Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 379 - 185: Invasion of the Demon Territory_2

If she wanted to plot for the late Foundation Establishment period or even Core Formation, given her connections at the sect, it was basically impossible.

At this point, every step forward she took required great chance. If she cultivated leisurely like Chen Yi, she would really just be waiting for old age.

But if she didn't form her core, how could she be pleased.

However, if she were to hunt down a third-tier demon beast, Song Chengcheng hesitated. She looked at Wang Tengfei and asked:

"Daoist Wang, even if we join forces, I'm afraid we won't be a match for a third-tier demon beast, right?"

Wang Tengfei smiled slightly:

"The third-tier demon beasts naturally need Core Formation seniors to deal with. Our targets are the late second-tier and top second-tier demon beasts. If we encounter a demon beast, I will take the lead in attacking and you two can assist.

If Brother Chen was interested, that would be great. With him helping us withstand the attack of the demon beast, we might even dare to touch the tail of a third-tier demon beast!"

As Wang Tengfei spoke, he turned his gaze to Chen Yi.

Although they had only fought together once or twice, Chen Yi's defensive skills left Wang Tengfei a deep impression.

He even suspects now that Chen Yi can withstand the attacks of a third-tier demon beast.

This April's Fool Day joke scared Chen Yi. He immediately waved his hand and shook his head:

"Brother Wang, are you joking? I can't even face a mid-stage second-tier demon beast, and you want me to defend against a third-tier demon beast?

One tail could smash us all into mud!

We can't joke about such things! As for hunting demons, a few of you can do it if you like.

I, Chen Yi, have no intention of fighting and killing. Cultivating flowers and painting talismans every day, practicing turtle breathing, and enjoying the rest of my life is good enough.

If I have an opportunity to form a core in the future, I will. If I do not have that opportunity, then I am very content to live this way till the end of my days.

Look at Brother Liu, he is very content. I, like Liu, don't have huge ambitions."

Chen Yi's Golden Body progress has been advancing rapidly recently. The entire upper half of his body has been completely covered, and his Marrow Refining progress is almost halfway.

But he would never trouble the third-tier Great Monster until he reached the Golden Core as a Body Cultivator.

No, that's wrong.

Even if Chen Yi one day reached Core Formation as a Body Cultivator, it's highly likely that he would only bully some second-tier demon beasts or Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If he can dominate based on his cultivation level, why would he seek an evenly matched opponent? What if he accidentally hurt himself?

And now he had just reached the mid-Foundation Establishment period, half the strength of the Fifth Layer of Body Refinement, Wang Tengfei actually wanted him to join a small team to deal with the third-tier Great Monster together?

Dream on!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Chen Yi refused very firmly, which made Wang Tengfei feel a bit regretful.

He believed that if Chen Yi fully unleashed his cards, there would be a chance to withstand a third-tier demon beast for a while. With Wang Tengfei's powerful Sword Cultivator on the team, they might stand a chance.

Alas, I don't know what fortunes Chen Yi has received, just being at home without taking risks and being able to level up steadily, I am so envious.

"Brother Chen, your words about retirement are just talks. After some years, when the three of us return with weathered faces and scarred bodies from fighting outside,

only to discover that you still have the same youthful appearance and your cultivation progress is no slower than us,

alright, let's not force it. Since Brother Chen, you don't wish to make a move, don't forget to prepare some top quality talisman scrolls and pills, and leave them for us. We will be depending on these good things from you to save our lives."

"Sure, sure. As long as the materials are provided, I don't have a problem."

Chen Yi didn't tie himself down. The materials for second-tier mid and top-level pills and talisman scrolls were very expensive. Chen Yi's progress in these two skills had slowed down quite a bit, the reason being the lack of materials.

There was no way around it, all skills will encounter this problem at high levels.

There were third-tier talisman makers and alchemists in the Immortal Cultivation World, but they were rarer than Golden Core cultivators. Not because of anything else, but because the materials for the third-tier were too hard to find. The cost to cultivate a third-tier Pill and Talisman Master was too terrifying.

In the future, Chen Yi decided that even if these friends came to ask for talismans or pills from him, just giving Spirit Stones wouldn't do, they would have to provide the main materials as well.

These friends stayed in Chen Yi's guest room on Little Cold Peak for about a month.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators discussed the essentials of cultivation every day, practiced magic together and trained in joint attacking techniques.

Everyone also shared their individual special skills in their own fields. For example, Wang Tengfei's sword-controlling techniques, Song Chengcheng's insight into ice and water spells, and Chen Xi's stable, life-preserving, defensive, and escape techniques, etc.

Everyone learned a lot, including the two younger ones, they all gained a lot of insights.

Such unreserved sharing of experiences from these four mid-to-late Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators is highly rare in the Immortal Cultivation World outside of master-apprentice lineage.

Regrettably, Little Cold Peak can't accommodate too many Foundation Establishment cultivators for a long time, and everyone has their own positions, and can't leave for too long.

After a month, everyone was reluctant to leave, yet the time to part ways had finally arrived.

When it was time to leave,

Liu Huo, with his wealthy demeanor, sincerely held his fist in salute to the group and said:

"Brother Chen, Mr. Zhao, Brother Wang, Daoist Song, the friendship I hold most dear in my life is between you all,

To know you is the good fortune of my three lifetimes!

I am old now, not much life left, but I do hope within my remaining years I will have a chance to host a gathering with you all once more,

Of course, if by that time I am no longer able to function, I'll let Changsheng arrange it. Even if I could simply sit by and listen to your joyous chatter and discussions, it would be enough for me to pass away in peace.

Please grant me this one opportunity within twenty years!"

The heartfelt words from Liu Huo added onto an already sentimental farewell, making it even more sorrowful,

The group donned somber expressions, each held their fists in salute towards Liu Huo, and all vowing,

"Brother Liu, it is also our three lifetimes' good fortune to know you. Rest assured, if either you or Changsheng are ever in danger, we will definitely come!"

With a gratified smile, Liu Huo had Liu Changsheng pay a great tribute to the uncles and aunties, then he left with Zhao Chengyu and returned to Zhao Family Island.

Wang Tengfei also said his goodbyes and left on his own.

In the end, Song Chengcheng looked at Chen Yi for a while but noticed he was unmoved. Her heart let out a small sigh and, bringing Lele with her, she too left.

"Master, do you like Uncle Chen?"

"Nonsense."

"But why do I get the feeling that this past month on Little Cold Peak has been your happiest in years? So much so, that you clearly didn't want to leave~"

"That's not the case. Your Uncle Chen owes me spirit stones. He didn't mention anything about paying me back, so I didn't bring it up."

"Oh~ is that so? then when I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, I'll help you get the spirit stones back from Uncle Chen~"

"You, a little urchin, should butt out of adults' things!

This month you've been eating so much spiritual food and absorbing so much second-tier pure spiritual power, your meridians must be nearly clogged!?

When you get back home, you don't get to do anything else. Spend a month training in the puppet formation, purifying your mana first."

"Wuh wuh wuh, Master you're taking your personal grudges out on me~"

....

At Little Cold Peak, Chen Yi watched the group leave. The chatter between Song Chengcheng and Feng Keke came to his ears, and he smiled slightly,

It's good for Song Chengcheng to have a playful disciple like this. She's company and a source of comfort.

As for Liu Huo, he's lived a prosperous life and has the fortune to have a promising son like Liu Changsheng. He feels that his life is already complete.

This is perfectly fine. Without his golden finger, Chen Yi may not be able to reach Liu Huo's heights.

Once they left, Chen Yi resumed his cultivation routine,

In the following days, he made quite a lot of second-tier pills and Talisman Scrolls,

However, when the usual customers came to buy pills and talismans at Little Cold Peak, Chen Yi had Liu Emei inform them that they were out of stock, and instead bought in large quantities the raw materials for making pills and talismans.

Some Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators who were unaware of the situation thought it really was out of stock and left,

Others, like the core disciples of Cold Sword Gate and the young masters of other prominent families, took on knowing smiles when they heard there was no stock. Chen Yi also know what this meant,

Even when they offered a high price to buy, Chen Yi refused to sell.

Today's so-called high prices will only be trivial amounts once the real battle begins.

One day, a beleaguered looking Wu Cong returned from outside, having completed Chen Yi's procurement task,

At the same time, he brought some important news,

Upon hearing it, Chen Yi pondered:

The storm may not have arrived yet, but the brewing wind and clouds have already begun to gather momentum.