System Upgrade: Teleportation Unlocked

Qin Changqing's expression grew more complicated the longer he watched.

His children had been running into danger more and more frequently lately. This was inevitable as their cultivation advanced—they now had to complete sect-assigned missions and venture out more often.

The cultivation world was fraught with peril everywhere. One misstep could cost them their lives.

"At this rate, the kids are bound to get into serious trouble sooner or later. One of them might even..."

Qin Changqing clenched his teeth, his fists balled tight. He hated his own weakness—unable to protect his children when they needed him most, failing in his duty as a father.

Kids, you have to stay safe. Once Dad gets strong enough, I'll protect you all, no matter what!

Life at the Taiqing Sect wasn't much different from his days with the Qin, Lin, and Huang families. He still taught classes, spent time with his wives and children, and helped the sect nurture spiritual root seedlings.

The main difference? He now had far more autonomy and the respect he deserved.

No one bothered him on a daily basis. But when a child turned six, sect members would come to take them away for formal cultivation training.

The sect also regularly sent women to pair with Qin Changqing for breeding superior spiritual roots. Earth spiritual root women required three months of preparation; top-grade ones needed just one...

Two years flew by in the blink of an eye.

In that time, the Taiqing Sect had arranged seven earth spiritual root women, two innate spirit body bearers, and afterward, only top-grade ones—after all, even a powerhouse like the Taiqing Sect struggled to find reliable women with peak qualifications.

That night, in the darkness, two figures intertwined, their gasps and moans echoing endlessly.

He smoothly selected option five.

Just as Qin Changqing geared up for another round, the system's chime didn't end as usual.

"It's upgrading!"

Qin Changqing's eyes lit up, invigorating him instantly.

Three days later, the upgrade finished.

Qin Changqing's heart leaped with joy.

The system had unlocked teleportation!

This gave him ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠an escape route—in a pinch, he could burn lifespan and flee thousands or even tens of thousands of li away.

But the real game-changer was targeted teleportation. He could now warp straight to his children's sides. Whenever they faced danger, he could rush in to save them!

Qin Changqing began studying the teleport function in detail, pondering its ins and outs.

He didn't rush to test it. The cultivation world demanded caution—better safe than sorry. Especially since this was for protecting his kids; getting himself trapped would be a disaster.

"I'm a Foundation Establishment cultivator now, but I've never properly trained in combat spells or owned a magic treasure. Charging in blindly is too risky. I need to prepare..."

He made up his mind and sought out Huang Miaoying, asking her to procure spiritual talismans, magic treasures, and various pills.

Huang Miaoying found it odd but didn't pry. She trusted him implicitly now and got to work right away.

In the courtyard, Qin Changqing pinched sword mudras nonstop. A flying sword danced nimbly before him, weaving up and down.

To avoid prying eyes, he only channeled spiritual power equivalent to the third layer of Qi Refining—his public cultivation level.

Guan Zilan's figure appeared silently in the yard. She watched Qin Changqing practice his sword control with mild surprise.

Wasn't he disinterested in cultivation? Why the sudden interest in sword arts?

Qin Changqing noticed her too. He recalled the flying sword, cupped his hands, and ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠grinned. "Greetings, Elder Guan."

Guan Zilan nodded. "Taking an interest in sword control?"

"Just messing around in my downtime," Qin Changqing laughed. "I'm safe in the sect, but a little self-defense never hurts."

Guan Zilan nodded approvingly. "Wise words. The cultivation world is full of threats—extra defenses are always smart."

Her gaze fell on his flying sword. After a moment's thought, she pulled a set of purple-glowing swords from her storage pouch and handed them over. "These are Purple Light Flying Swords—a complete set of top-grade magic artifacts. They'll serve you well through Foundation Establishment."

Qin Changqing's eyes widened in delight. Top-grade artifacts! Perfect for his true strength.

"Thanks, Zilan!"

He accepted them without hesitation—he desperately needed quality gear.

Seeing his lack of formality, a faint smile tugged at Guan Zilan's lips. "I noticed your sword control was a bit clumsy and sluggish. I've got time now; I can give you some pointers."

Qin Changqing beamed. Perfect!

A month later, Qin Changqing stood in the courtyard, a Purple Light Flying Sword orbiting him like a coiling dragon. Sword light gleamed fiercely, its tip flickering with purple sword qi.

With guidance from a Nascent Soul True Lord like Guan Zilan, his sword arts had become fluid and masterful.

"Now I can definitely protect the kids!" Qin Changqing's heart soared.

Only a few of his children had reached Foundation Establishment; most were still Qi Refining. His real power could shield them all.

The Youyun Mountains stretched for thousands of li, teeming with spiritual herbs but also harboring plenty of demon beasts.

A faint golden spiritual shield enveloped Qin Qipeng as he advanced cautiously through the jungle.

He and his sectmates had been out on a training expedition when a powerful demon beast attacked, scattering the group. Now he was alone, searching for a way out.

"No idea where Senior Brother Zhao and the others ended up... or if they escaped..."

Worry creased Qin Qipeng's face.

Suddenly, a surge of deadly crisis hit him. A black shadow burst from the underbrush behind, lunging straight at him.

Qin Qipeng's heart jolted. He slapped his storage pouch, firing off two spiritual talismans.

Boom!

The talismans detonated on the shadow. It let out a shrill howl, blasted backward—but barely hurt, it bared its savage fangs at him.

Now Qin Qipeng saw it clearly: a wolf-like demon beast.

He moved to press the advantage, but his face drained of color. Figures leaped from the surrounding jungle, encircling him completely.

A whole pack ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠of demon wolves!