Big Data Cultivation
Chapter 1171: Not Just Nascent Soul (Three More for Monthly Pass)

Chapter 1171: Chapter 1171: Not Just Nascent Soul (Three More for Monthly Pass)

A cultivator who doesn’t pursue proper practices and relies on ambushing others is called "Young Master"? That’s truly rare.

However, Young Master Xu never acts within the Fang Market, only seeking solitary cultivators in the wilderness, so the market naturally won’t interfere with him.

Huangfu Wuxia wanted to learn more about Xu Shengzhi, but unfortunately, her people couldn’t gather any more information. Even his connection to White Horse Villa was only mentioned briefly by Feng Jun, with no one else being aware of it.

Still, Xu Shengzhi had a striking appearance. Though slightly robust, his looks were undeniably charming. Even during his most destitute times, there were female cultivators who paid for his meals and lodging.

Huangfu Wuxia pondered for a long time but couldn’t piece together these fragmented bits of information into a complete picture. She could only light another incense stick to respectfully invite the Ancestor’s consciousness to descend.

This time, Ancestor Huangfu’s demeanor was rather pleasant. "Well, isn’t this our newly advanced superior cultivator? If your cultivation level has improved and you still need me here, I hope the matter isn’t too significant—it makes me nervous..."

Huangfu Wuxia spoke directly, "I have an opportunity to acquire a Soul Stone."

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Huangfu’s projection froze for a moment, then lifted his chin slightly, "Proceed."

Huangfu Wuxia detailed the entire sequence of events, including Kong Ziyi consulting Master Sumiao, leaving nothing out. She concluded by introducing Xu Shengzhi’s situation.

After a period of contemplation, Ancestor Huangfu finally spoke, "This Xu Shengzhi must have some issues. Even if I were to kill a high-rank cultivator from the Dust-Cleansing Realm, there’s no way I would gather so many resources. Do you have anything like his hair or fingernails?"

Huangfu Wuxia shook her head. "No, Feng Jun collected his corpse. When he returns from his advancement, I can ask him."

"Advancement?" Ancestor Huangfu’s consciousness was time-constrained and hadn’t intended to delve further into Feng Jun’s affairs, but upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but ask, "Didn’t he just recently advance?"

"He’s progressing quickly," Huangfu Wuxia replied weakly. "I feel it’s truly difficult to keep up with him."

Ancestor Huangfu refocused his attention, "Let’s put him aside for now—show me the Soul Stone."

Huangfu Wuxia hesitated for a moment before saying, "Ancestor, he has a good relationship with both Master Sumiao and Master Busheng."

She knew her ancestor well. When he saw something valuable, he often wanted to seize it first and negotiate later, justifying it under the pretense of "preventing the other party from inflating the price." Because of this, she didn’t dare bring out the Soul Stone right away.

Ancestor Huangfu snorted discontentedly. "Just the two of you, less than forty years old and in the Dust-Cleansing Realm, are enough to make me weigh the consequences. Moreover, I don’t regard the Soul Stone that highly."

If he acted impulsively, he would not only offend Feng Jun but also hurt the feelings of his family’s rising star. Was it worth it?

Huangfu Wuxia was shocked and asked, "Isn’t this something even Golden Core cultivators compete for? You don’t value it?"

"Of course I value it," Ancestor Huangfu waved dismissively, impatiently responding. "But I am not Master Sumiao—I don’t consider matters so far ahead. I’ll only weigh its importance when I’m close to entering the Nascent Soul stage... Now, show me the Soul Stone."

Huangfu Wuxia shook her Spirit Beast Bag gently, placing the Soul Stone in a dish on the ground, slightly distanced from the offering table.

This wasn’t an effort to guard against her ancestor’s potential seizing but was due to Feng Jun’s warning, which had made her cautious—she didn’t want her ancestor to suffer any harm.

However, Ancestor Huangfu was no ordinary person. From her description, he had already discerned potential risks. He circled the Soul Stone twice, moving progressively slower.

Finally, he stopped and solemnly said, "Something’s definitely wrong. I can’t pinpoint the issue, but I have a feeling... this remnant soul might exceed Nascent Soul cultivation."

Huangfu Wuxia was terrified upon hearing this, her face turning pale as she exclaimed, "Exceed Nascent Soul?"

"Ah," Ancestor Huangfu sighed lightly, his figure gradually fading. "This karma—our family might not be able to handle it."

Huangfu Wuxia deeply understood. Forget about karma exceeding Nascent Souls; even Nascent Soul-level karma was far beyond the family’s capacity. However, she grew anxious nonetheless. "I worked hard to secure a purchasing opportunity. Doesn’t our family have cooperative partners?"

Just before disappearing completely, Ancestor Huangfu managed to utter only four words, "Too forced..."

Huangfu Wuxia stared at the dish-containing Soul Stone in a daze. It took her a long while before she gently sighed and retrieved her Spirit Beast Bag.

In the next moment, she froze, cold sweat instantly pouring down her back. "It... won’t collect?"

The brown Soul Stone lay quietly in the dish, appearing lifeless.

By now, Huangfu Wuxia fully realized what was happening; the Soul Stone was not only alive but likely not just a remnant soul.

Silently, she clasped her hands toward the Soul Stone and cautiously backed away to the statue of her ancestor. Holding the statue, she retreated step by step toward the doorway.

Once outside, she carefully shut the door, retreated another three to four zhang, and stood under the sun, only then exhaling deeply.

Though it was late summer and still blistering hot, standing under the sunlight, Huangfu Wuxia couldn’t help but tremble.

Just then, Kong Ziyi stepped out of her room, holding an ice cream in hand.

Seeing Huangfu Wuxia standing in the sunlight pale-faced, she couldn’t help but inquire, "Wuxia, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Huangfu Wuxia didn’t want to talk about this matter but considered that Feng Jun wouldn’t return for another ten days. Leaving the Soul Stone as it was wasn’t practical—who would be responsible if it caused an incident or was lost?

Thinking of her ancestor’s decision to abandon the transaction, she muttered softly, "There’s an issue with the Soul Stone..."

When Kong Ziyi heard this, knowing Feng Jun intended to sell the Soul Stone to Huangfu Wuxia, a faint emotion flickered in her heart. However, after thinking further, she reassured herself: How long has Wuxia known him versus how long I’ve known him?

Besides, he gave me the Red Refinement Snake straightforwardly, refusing to accept money.

Quickly, she reorganized her thoughts. Upon hearing Huangfu Wuxia recount her ancestor’s judgment, she simply nodded thoughtfully without surprise.

Once Huangfu Wuxia finished explaining the situation, she looked at Kong Ziyi pitifully, "What do you think... could be wrong?"

After a moment of contemplation, Kong Ziyi offered a suggestion, "I think you should try using a Dust-Cleansing Realm Spirit Beast Bag."

The Spirit Beast Bag Huangfu Wuxia had received from Feng Jun was at the Qi Refinement Realm level; the Dust-Cleansing level bag was taken by Feng Jun.

Of course, this wasn’t a problem. With Huangfu’s status as chairman, she could easily borrow a Dust-Cleansing Realm Spirit Beast Bag from Tiantong temporarily. But what she thought was, "Ziyi Sis, can’t you consult the masters again?"

Kong Ziyi glanced at her helplessly, "Then why don’t you consult your family’s ancestor again?"

She was unaware that the other had summoned the projection of her family’s ancestor, though it made no difference. Talented Dust-Cleansing cultivators could contact their Golden Core seniors faster than most people.

Huangfu Wuxia extended her hands in frustration, "The issue is... it’s not something I can keep troubling the ancestor with."

"Haha," Kong Ziyi laughed lightly and rolled her eyes—so you can’t keep troubling your ancestor, but I can?"

In reality, she knew her grandmother doted on her, but precisely because of this, she sought to prove herself all the more.

Huangfu Wuxia caught her underlying message and sighed softly, "Fine, I’ll have someone borrow a Beast Bag."

The Dust-Cleansing Spirit Beast Bag was quickly borrowed, and this time, Huangfu Wuxia and Kong Ziyi entered the room together.

In Kong Ziyi’s hands was a delicate-looking mirror that served as protective support for Huangfu Wuxia.

Huangfu Wuxia didn’t know the mirror’s origin, but given Kong Ziyi’s solemn handling of it, its background must be extraordinary.

This time, collecting the Soul Stone was effortless and successful, directly stored in the Dust-Cleansing Spirit Beast Bag.

"Huh? Strange," Huangfu Wuxia frowned. "Why was it so smooth?"

"Don’t overthink it," Kong Ziyi spoke nonchalantly. "As long as it’s stored properly, you can finally understand how he felt at the time, right?"

Huangfu Wuxia nodded. Only through personal experience could she grasp Feng Jun’s helplessness and fear back then—otherwise, why would he openly admit to obtaining a Soul Stone?

"Then what’s next? Ziyi Sis, do you still plan to buy a Soul Stone for the masters?"

Kong Ziyi tilted her head thoughtfully, then lightly shook it, answering indifferently, "Forget it. Since Feng Jun came to you, let’s wait until he’s back to see what he says."

Everyone wants good items, and Taiqing disciples understand the principle of rightful claim. Yet, Kong Ziyi, raised in abundant resources since her cultivation journey began, didn’t feel particularly urgent—now, she knew the reason.

Since her grandmother regarded the Soul Stone as insignificant, there was no need for her to rush.

Feng Jun completed his advancement in just twelve days. Initially, he had intended to progress during Yang Shangren’s recovery period so as not to waste time. Having finished earlier, he didn’t feel the need to extend his advancement to twenty days unnecessarily.

After consolidating his cultivation to the mid-stage of Dust-Cleansing third layer, Feng Jun concluded his session without attempting to push to the third layer’s peak—after all, Yang Shangren’s recovery should be nearly complete within twelve days.

Upon emerging, settling his accounts, he returned to the residence and found Yang Shangren in much better condition.

Despite the comprehensive physical deterioration Yang Shangren had suffered, his Dust-Cleansing Realm haven rapidly facilitated his recovery.

Of course, compared to his peak state, there was still a notable gap, but given that few cultivators remain peak-worthy consistently throughout their lives, this was acceptable.

With things seemingly fine, it was time to set off. For this journey, Feng Jun planned to take only Chen Junwei and Jing Qingyang with him, leaving Mi Yunshan behind in Qiuchen Fang Market—after all, she was merely an Intermediate Level Transformation cultivator.

Before departing, however, he intended to check with Huangfu Wuxia to see if her Golden Core Warship was ready.

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