Big Data Cultivation
Chapter 1161: Speculation (Requesting double monthly votes in the third update)

Chapter 1161: Chapter 1161: Speculation (Requesting double monthly votes in the third update)

Nangong Youjiu was stunned when he heard this, and after a long pause, he snorted, "Isn’t it allowed for us to prepare some self-preservation means for such a dangerous test?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint snort reached his ears.

The sound wasn’t loud, nor did it cause him any harm, but his face turned pale in an instant, as though it was an illusion.

The Talisman Elder didn’t seem to notice this sound and sighed, "I hope your assessment is correct."

"Correct my ass!" Nangong Youjiu groaned inwardly, but still persisted in asking, "Talisman Elder, we need to exchange what we have with each other to best protect ourselves... What caused your injury?"

"I truly have no idea," the Talisman Elder shook his head with a bitter smile. To be honest, the Fu Family’s foundation was somewhat lacking, and he couldn’t determine what kind of injury he had sustained, "In any case, the body seemed to be in total decline, and the Spiritual Energy was drained..."

In fact, he was more concerned about other matters, "By the way, how long have I been unconscious?"

"About a day," Nangong Youjiu replied absentmindedly, his expression troubled, "Just a mere day, and he managed to make you like this. What kind of evil experiment is he conducting?"

Unlike them, Master Sumiao circled around and immediately understood what Feng Jun was doing.

Upon returning to her simple straw hut, she spoke with a smile, "There are obvious spatial fluctuations remaining, which have a great suppression on fate. Even if the Zhige Mountain Master can’t heal you, it will greatly benefit you."

Kong Ziyi nodded when she heard this, "So he can indeed borrow the Weimian’s Force?"

Master Sumiao replied, "It’s likely the Weimian’s Force, but it could also be a combination of annihilation power or chaotic power... The key is, he can’t use this strength very skillfully."

Her competence in this area was indeed formidable, and upon hearing this, Kong Ziyi languidly asked, "By openly testing this kind of power in his hands, wouldn’t this bring him trouble?"

Master Sumiao shook her head and replied straightforwardly, "Rest assured, there’s no Golden Core here who can see through him. Besides... heh, most Golden Cores themselves wouldn’t be able to discern his methods."

This wasn’t boasting on her part. In fact, the Taiqing Sect’s understanding of earth veins, fate, and heavenly secrets was exemplary among the Four Sects and Wutai, and she didn’t believe others surpassed her in this regard.

Kong Ziyi thought for a moment before tentatively asking, "So when he treats me, I’ll also be harmed?"

"Correct," Master Sumiao nodded, her eye slightly twitching—she didn’t wish for her daughter to suffer such harm.

But she knew deep down that it was beneficial for her daughter, so she steeled herself to explain, "What he’s doing now is experimenting to calculate your maximum endurance capacity... You’ll suffer great damage, but it will suppress the Yin Yang Curse to the greatest extent."

"That’s good," Kong Ziyi nodded without hesitation, then asked again, "Will it damage my Dao foundation?"

"No," Master Sumiao replied decisively, with good reason for her assurance, "I’ve checked that guy’s injuries."

After a pause, she added, "Tell Mountain Master Feng that whoever doesn’t cooperate with the test can just come find me."

Having completed the first test, Feng Jun didn’t continue with the operation, publicly claiming he was unwell.

On the third day, he found Nangong Youjiu, "Put down all your defenses and come take a test with me."

Nangong Youjiu’s face immediately darkened. In these days, the Talisman Elder had recovered quickly, showing no aftereffects, yet he still felt some concern—the relationship between him and Feng Jun was indeed quite poor.

If Feng Jun had any intention of causing harm and creating an "accidental death", he truly had no platform to seek justice.

He didn’t waste words on whether he could keep his defenses but stated directly, "I don’t want to be a test subject. What do I need to offer for you to let me go?"

Feng Jun didn’t respond to his question, instead he leisurely stated, "This test has relatively low risk..."

Nangong Youjiu wouldn’t consider the degree of risk; if Feng Jun had intentions of revenge, even a small risk could be lethal. So, he candidly expressed, "I’ll transfer the connections of the Chaos Plane to the Huang Fu Clan."

The Nangong Family was indeed a sworn enemy of the Huang Fu Clan, but since his deployments on the Chaos Plane had already failed, he didn’t mind offering these assets for survival.

Hearing those words, Feng Jun coldly chuckled, "So you’re aware of how much trouble you’ve caused? Sorry, the Chaos Plane is the Huang Fu Clan’s business, I’m not interested in that... Are you sure you won’t participate in the test?"

Originally, he hadn’t thought of killing this kid, but now... he could consider testing some limit data.

However, Nangong Youjiu, long accustomed to the Tiantong Commerce Alliance, had not only vast experience but also a strong sense of crisis. He could already perceive the hint of murderous intent from the other party.

So he stated very candidly, "One Lifespan Extension Pill granting ten more years... What do you think?"

Hearing this, Feng Jun couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Do you think you only have ten years to live?"

Items that could extend lifespan were rare and precious everywhere. Even a mere ten years extension was something unavailable in the Cultivation World—although one might occasionally find such items in auctions.

Feng Jun was clearly tempted, but... to let you go, just one Lifespan Extension Pill isn’t enough.

Nangong Youjiu hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "A shop in the Qiuchen Market Core Area."

Qiuchen Market was substantial, and although Feng Jun had a considerable estate there, the core area of the market was not large, only two or three square kilometers. The shop prices there were more than ten times higher than those elsewhere, making it not just pricey but rarely for sale.

Feng Jun, however, just smiled dismissively, "Sorry, I’m really not interested. I think Mount Zhige is just fine."

If it were two years ago, he might have been tempted; after all, it was the CBD area in the Immortal Market.

But nowadays, he genuinely looked past such challenges, whether it was Mount Zhige or Luohua Manor, they weren’t in bustling areas, yet well-managed, could be equally appealing.

His wealth in the Earth Realm qualified him to buy a house anywhere in the Imperial Capital, and he could afford to live in one while another is being renovated, but would he do that? Being a local tycoon in Luohua was much better.

Moreover, entering the CBD of Qiuchen Market didn’t fit his low-key development plans, although more exposure would bring more opportunities, Feng Jun believed that his current focus should remain on perfecting his own unique products.

Nangong Youjiu’s expression turned increasingly grim, "Feng Elder, it’s said that ignorant people aren’t guilty. I’ve realized my mistakes. Just tell me what you need and give me a chance, okay?"

Feng Jun tilted his head and thought for a while, "Do you have any magical treasures that can transport ten million Spiritual Springs?"

Nangong Youjiu’s eyes lit up, and he nodded decisively, "It’s doable, how much do you need to store? I can’t speak for too much, but my family does have a gourd that can hold tens of thousands of cubic Spiritual Springs. While I can’t gift it to you, using it occasionally is no problem."

Feng Jun contemplated the fact that he would eventually have to tap into oil, so oil transportation should also be anticipated beforehand.

Whether storing Spiritual Springs with a gourd or a storage bag made no significant difference—in fact, storage bags containing crude oil wouldn’t leak, as long as they were large enough.

Previously, he wanted to acquire a large storage bag but was advised by Huang Fu Wuxia that renting was better than buying. Now, to find Nangong Youjiu suggesting similar terms—rejecting giving but allowing use—sparked his interest.

At that moment, a soft voice reached his ear—it was Kong Ziyi speaking, "Don’t use their stuff... It’s not necessarily safe. I’ll get you a storage bag later, at least big enough to hold a few hundred thousand tons of wheat."

Hundreds of thousands of tons of wheat meant at least hundreds of thousands of cubes of space, and Feng Jun was stirred by this—based on Huang Fu Wuxia’s discussion, something like that would surely be worth at least a few hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Not knowing where Kong Ziyi was, and it was inconvenient to release his Divine Sense to seek, he could only first answer Nangong Youjiu, "Since that’s the case, let’s forget about it."

Nangong Youjiu became anxious, "Such items aren’t casually traded. Forget gifting, even selling comes with cumbersome formalities, lending it is already my utmost sincerity."

Feng Jun gave a cold snort, about to speak, when Kong Ziyi’s voice sounded again, "Forget it. Don’t make it difficult for him. Although the Nangong Clan’s masters are so-so, I don’t want... to cause trouble for the elders."

Feng Jun remained silent for quite a while before speaking, "Nangong Daoist, consider yourself lucky, but let’s speak plainly. If Yang Elder meets with misfortune during the testing, requiring more testing on my part..."

"Understood," Nangong Youjiu nodded straightforwardly, "I’ll take responsibility for finding another Intermediate Level Elder for you, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Jun felt an indescribable emotion; they say that experts at the Out-of-body Stage are formidable, yet before a stronger cultivator, they’re also not worth much.

Ultimately, he shook his head helplessly, "Honestly, I don’t want anything to happen to Yang Elder. Just making the worst assumptions."

Nangong Youjiu was momentarily stunned; then his expression turned peculiar.

After a while, he sighed, "Mountain Master Feng, I’ll be forthright with you. If he remains unharmed... He might resent you instead. Sigh, such is the misery of a minor clan."

Surprisingly, he could express such empathetic sentiments, proving that everyone has dual-sidedness.

Feng Jun didn’t respond but instead drew out a cigarette and lit it, slowly inhaling.

Halfway through the cigarette, a Qi-Refining Practitioner entered, "Trustee Nangong, Elder Yang has returned."

Before long, Elder Yang also walked in. Having already received news from the Talisman Elder, he directly queried Feng Jun, "Mountain Master Feng, the test... Has it started?"

Feng Jun scrutinized him, thinking it rare to encounter someone so eager to meet their end.

Finally, he blandly nodded, "Yes, but before that, you’ll need to accompany me to the Cultivation World."

(Third update, calling out for the guaranteed monthly ticket during the double period.)