Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 375 - 183: Wu Cong Worships the Mountain Peak_2

He has been punished enough; we should let him live."

Wu Cong bowed his head in acknowledgement, instantly altering his plans to kill Ma Huantian.

Now that Ma Xiaoqiu had reached the latter stage of the Foundation Establishment period, he was a top-tier second-tiered Puppet Master. His combat skills and influence were exceptionally strong, not to mention his seemingly intimate relationship with Chen Yi,

Wu Cong didn't dare refute anything that she said for the time being.

In the end, Wu Cong managed to acquire a common, mid-tier, second-ranked puppet from Ma Xiaoqiu, greatly enhancing the Wu Family's self-protection ability.

After leaving Xiao Qiu Peak, Wu Cong returned to Chen Yi's Little Cold Peak to report on what had transpired.

He shared two pieces of information with Chen Yi that had the flavor of a subordinate reporting to a superior:

"Doctor Chen, I was not greedy for the greatest opportunities in the Secret Realm this time. I gained something from the fringe areas, but as I was leaving, I had a glimpse of the Colorful Dragon Fish from afar,

There were several second tier peak Demon Beasts surrounding it. It seemed as if the Dragon Fish was gathering forces, possibly preparing to break out of the Demon Territory and attack human cultivators in the future. You should be careful."

"Also, the True Person Ling Jingjing, who came from the Xuantian Continent, has strangely not returned to the continent with her disciples after the Secret Realm expedition ended,

instead, she has stayed near Wangyue Island, seemingly purchasing a large quantity of commonly used Immortal Cultivation resources. I'm not sure if she intends to open a trade route like the Yang Clan Commerce, both on land and at sea."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi nodded slightly. The two pieces of information from Wu Cong were valuable. For someone like Chen Yi, who spent most of his time on Little Cold Peak and didn't receive much external news, they were very useful.

Does Wu Cong want to throw his lot in with me?

Which secret of mine has he discovered to be willing to place his bets on it?

"Both of these pieces of information are quite good.

I need quite a bit of second-tier materials for pill creation and talisman drawing, these are only available at the Wangyue City's Yang Clan Commerce with the high-tier membership token that I hold,

I may not have the leisure to go out in recent years, I wonder if Wu is willing to run this errand for me every two years?"

Wu Cong understands etiquette and knows when to advance or retreat. He is vicious and steady and has taken the initiative to pledge loyalty to Chen Yi, who in turn, doesn't mind giving him an opportunity.

Especially now, as the outside world is becoming more chaotic, whether it's the Demon Beasts breaking out to attack the cultivation islands, or friction and warfare breaking out between the Lingxiao Sect and the Yang Clan Commerce, Chen Yi doesn't want to get involved hastily.

If he can have a minion like Wu Cong to run errands, gather information, and procure material resources for him, it would be ideal.

Of course, Chu Yi will not grant too much authority to Wu Cong at first, his loyalty still needs to be tested.

If Wu Cong's loyalty is recognized by Chen Yi after some time, Chen Yi doesn't mind rewarding him.

By then, even a stable supply of Foundation Establishment Pills might not be impossible.

When Wu Cong heard what Chen Yi said, he knew that Chen Yi understood his intentions and was willing to take him as his minion and have him work for him.

His countenance brightened up, and he nodded in agreement with a very unsightly scar twitching on his face:

"Rest assured, Doctor Chen. I will definitely fulfill your instructions!"

"This is the high-tier membership token of the Yang Clan Commerce, with this you can purchase high-tier second-class cultivation resources. This is 5000 spirit stones, and this is the catalogue of cultivation resources I want to purchase."

Chen Yi took out several jade tokens and a storage bag and handed them to Wu Cong,

Giving him 5000 spirit stones for the first time is equivalent to the value of a Foundation Establishment pill, for an average middle-stage Foundation cultivator, this represents around ten years of cultivation expenses, not too much.

Of course, 5000 spirit stones are absolutely not a small amount,

A round trip to Wangyue City takes about 2-3 months. If he purchases too little supplies, the amount won't be enough to cover the journey's expenses.

The first time giving 5000 spirit stones is just right,

Even if Wu Cong gets greedy for this pile of spirit stones, Chen Yi's loss wouldn't be huge. The high-level membership jade token of the Yang Clan Commerce can be replaced. The spirit stones should be used to identify people. Moreover, since the Wu Clan occupies the second-tier spiritual vein of Danxia Island, they cannot run away."

But for Wu Cong, the significance was enormous.

He is just running errands for Chen Yi, spending only three months time and bearing the risk of the journey. For someone like him who is always bustling around in the Immortal Cultivation World, this is nothing much,

But he gained too much in return. First, he gained the high-level membership jade token of the Yang Clan Commerce. Although he was just a buyer, being able to enter the member shops of the Yang Clan Commerce meant he had entered that circle and held a correspondingly high status both in public and in private.

Moreover, Wu Cong no longer has to worry about acquiring his Foundation Establishment resources. He can procure them for the main family and buy some for himself in the process. It is only fair that Chen Yi gives him this privilege, implicitly acknowledging his suitability for this role.

Furthermore, Chen Yi is a highly skilled physician and alchemist. With his amiable nature, his reputation as an exceptional physician extends for tens of thousands of miles.

Having the Wu Family align with Chen Yi would cleanse some of their past reputation. Should they encounter enemies in the future, the revelation of their association would certainly cause their adversaries to think twice.

Even though physicians and alchemists may not be the most combative, their notable popularity and relationships deter most individuals—including bandit cultivators—from offending them unnecessarily.

"There's one rule; you can't use this senior membership to create unprovoked trouble that would bother me,"

Chen Yi laid the ground rules after giving the membership.

Wu Cong nodded in serious agreement and reassured,

"Please rest assured, Doctor Chen. I, Old Wu, will do everything I can to fulfill my duties without dragging you into danger or any unexpected incidents."

"I trust your judgment in handling matters. Keep up the good work. In recent years, I've been researching the preparation of the Foundation Establishment Pill. If your family needs it, you can start gathering the required materials. In a few years, I may be able to concoct it for you."

Chen Yi further sweetened the deal,

Given his current strength at the middle stages of Foundation Establishment and the Fifth Layer of Body Refinement, and his deep immersion in Alchemy Skill, claiming his ability to concoct Foundation Establishment Pills is not an exaggeration.

Chen Yi has the liberty to choose who he concocts pills for. If unfamiliar or unwilling people approach, he can excuse himself due to the lack of proficiency and low success rates, avoiding unnecessary trouble.

Upon hearing this, Wu Cong was overjoyed!

Only the heavens know how valuable it is for a small Foundation Establishment family to be acquainted with an alchemist who can prepare Foundation Establishment Pills!

Does this mean the Wu Family's rise is imminent?!

With this thrilling thought, Wu Cong bowed even lower to Chen Yi and promised,

"You have our reassurances, Doctor Chen. The entire Wu Family will do its utmost to satisfy your needs! I'm a man of action rather than words. You can count on me, Doctor Chen!"

Chen Yi nodded in approval,

He was willing to slightly favor Wu Cong precisely due to his proactive attitude,

Additionally, as a result of killing Liu Yonggang, Chen Yi had two Breaking Tier Pills that aid in breaking through the Foundation Establishment Period left,

Neither Chen Yi nor Liu Emei needed this pill, and Ma Xiaoqiu is already in the late stages of Foundation Establishment, hence, she didn't need it too.

Chen Yi could choose to give these two pills to someone nearby who needed them. If Wu Cong put on a good performance, he could certainly be appropriately rewarded.

Should his cultivation level be escalated to the middle stages of Foundation Establishment, Chen Yi would find it even easier to instruct him.

...

After Wu Cong departed, Chen Yi returned to his ordinary cultivation lifestyle.

cultivating Qi, concocting pills, drawing talismans, refining his body, occasionally teasing the Purple Sand Mink, and appeasing Liu Emei. His life was quite leisurely,

His cultivation level and skills steadily progressed in all areas.

Over the next two years or so, Chen Yi didn't have any in-depth interactions with Ma Xiaoqiu.

Every time they met, they either exchanged cordial nods from a distance or could merely catch a glimpse of Ma Xiaoqiu's hurried figure,

It seemed like Ma Xiaoqiu had forgotten the deep conversations she had had with Chen Yi over the past few years and had reverted back to her aloof self.

Chen Yi responded with a smile. He doesn't have an overbearing sense of possessiveness or any desire to bind anyone's life,

If they both feel inclined, they would continue their in-depth dialogue for a while. In case of any accident, they could each go their own separate ways, which is not wrong.

Chen Yi would not take the initiative to remind Ma Xiaoqiu about what happened between them in the past. Nor would he dare her to verify his statement by disrobing.

Even without Ma Xiaoqiu, there are others on the path of Immortal Cultivation.

This serene state of mind aligns perfectly with the serene state of mind required for practicing the Turtle Breathing Technique. Although his magic power doesn't accumulate rapidly, his comprehension of Turtle Breathing Daoism becomes increasingly effortless.