Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 82 - 82 70 Qi Refinement Ninth Level_2

82: 70 Qi Refinement Ninth Level_2 82: 70 Qi Refinement Ninth Level_2 Two hours passed quickly, and Sun Sen announced the end of the class, and the other Qi Refining disciples all left, but Shen Long stayed behind.

“Congratulations, Junior Brother Shen, if you can cultivate a few more art techniques to Great Perfection, you will definitely achieve a good ranking in the grand competition.”

Sun Sen said.

“Thanking Senior Brother Sun for his auspicious words, if it weren’t for getting a good rank this time and being able to cultivate in the practice room for half a year, I wouldn’t have advanced to the ninth layer of Qi Refinement so quickly.”

Shen Long said with a smile on his face.

“If you want a better rank, Junior Brother Shen, you also need to purchase a superior grade Magic Artifact.

In past competitions, the top fifty all had superior grade Magic Artefacts.”

Sun Sen suggested.

Having a superior grade Magic Artifact would make it easier to challenge the Thousand Demon Tower.

Shen Long nodded, he also planned to buy a superior grade Magic Artifact, but this would mean his supply of Spirit Stones wouldn’t be very much.

He had calculated that, before the grand competition commenced, his Fire Rock Beast would not likely advance to the late stage of the first rank.

He had been raising the Fire Rock Beast for nearly three years now; to progress from the early stage to the middle stage of the first rank within three years was already commendable.

To expect advancement to the late stage within five years was simply impossible, even cultivators didn’t progress their cultivation at such a speed.

The Iron Tail Scorpion, on the other hand, might have a chance to reach the late stage of the first rank, as it had been with Shen Long for nearly ten years.

However, its means of attack were not strong.

If the Iron Tail Scorpion could mutate to have its attacks carry deadly poison, its strength would greatly increase.

Xu Feng had also said that for the Iron Tail Scorpion to mutate, it could consume the corpse and Essence Blood of a higher ranked poison scorpion—just not one that was too much stronger than it, for if the gap was too large, the Iron Tail Scorpion might not withstand it.

Shen Long had discussed this matter with Sun Sen.

There were quite a few successful cases of Iron Tail Scorpions advancing to poison scorpions, but even more failures.

If Spirit Insects could mutate so easily, then Mutated Spirit Insects wouldn’t be so rare.

Shen Long had more than two thousand Spirit Stones on him.

He had bought Spirit Feeding Pills from Qian Dafu, one pill for twenty-three Spirit Stones, a bottle for two hundred and thirty.

Even if he fed one pill to the Iron Tail Scorpion each month, it would cost four hundred Spirit Stones in two years—this did not even include feeding the Fire Rock Beast its Spirit Feeding Pills.

Selling the Silver Marrow Spirit Rice could earn a sum of Spirit Stones.

Together with his monthly stipend, he could save up a sum over two years, which was enough for now.

Of course, the more Spirit Stones the better.

Shen Long had set a goal for himself to earn some extra Spirit Stones within the next two years.

He could accept some simple tasks from the Executive Tower to earn Spirit Stones.

Hunting Monster Beasts with people like Qin Bao was also a method, but Shen Long did not consider going out to hunt Monster Beasts.

“Senior Brother Sun, you have wide connections, do you know any fast ways to make money?”

Shen Long asked.

“Fast ways to make money?

Talisman Crafting, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Array Setting, and Brewing are all quick ways to earn money, but you don’t know how.

Senior Brother Qin and the others earn quite a bit from hunting Monster Beasts, though there is a certain risk.

Half a month ago, a Qi Refining ninth layer Senior Brother died at the hands of a first-rank Monster Beast.”

Sun Sen said.

“Senior Brother Sun, do you have any good suggestions?”

Shen Long asked.

“I heard that our Spirt Control Sect is in charge of a second-rank Spirit Mine that needs quite a few Qi Refining Cultivators, and it only requires guarding the mine.

However, taking up an official post outside means you can’t just come back whenever you wish, and if there is a sudden need for manpower elsewhere, you could be transferred, and it’s very likely you’ll miss the grand competition.”

Sun Sen said, changing his tone, “How about this?

I’ll help you keep an eye out to see if there’s a suitable position for you.”

“That would be great, thank you, Senior Brother Sun.”

Shen Long expressed his gratitude.

After all, Sun Sen was a Sect-Born Disciple and knew many Spirt Control Sect disciples.

He might be able to help Shen Long find a good position that wouldn’t cause him to miss the grand competition,

It’s no trouble, just a simple effort.”

Sun Sen said nonchalantly.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long took his leave.

After having dinner in the Spiritual Meal Pavilion, he headed towards his residence.

As he neared Qingmei Courtyard, Qian Dafu’s voice rang out, “Senior Brother Shen, congratulations on advancing to the ninth layer of Qi Refinement!”

Shen Long looked in the direction of the voice and saw Qian Dafu approaching.

He invited Qian Dafu into Qingmei Courtyard and brewed a pot of Spiritual Tea.

“Junior Brother Qian, where have you been?

You’re only returning now.”

Shen Long asked casually.

“My cousin has come back; she was previously working at a second-rank Spirit Mine of our sect.

Her rotation period is over, and she’s been transferred back to the headquarters to prepare for the grand competition.”

Qian Dafu said.

He seemed to recall something and enthusiastically added, “Senior Brother Shen, would you like me to introduce my cousin to you?

She’s quite attractive.”

“No need, I am not currently considering romantic relationships.

By the way, are there many Qi Refining Cultivators being transferred back to headquarters?”

Shen Long inquired.

“As is customary, a lot of Cultivators on official duties are called back to participate in the smaller competition.

There are many at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement, and the competition for the grand competition is fierce.

They’ve also brought back many good items.

I’ve been quite busy lately.

Do you need anything?

I can keep an eye out for you.”

Qian Dafu offered.

“Good items?

What are they?”

Shen Long asked curiously.

“There are plenty, Spiritual Wine, Magic Artifacts, Talismans, Elixirs, even Spirit Beasts and Spirit Insects.

Before, they were stationed at various branch outposts or marketplaces and have brought back local Cultivation Resources.”

Qian Dafu explained.

“Well then, help me keep an eye out for Spirit Bird Eggs!

Preferably the eggs of more formidable Spirit Birds.”

Shen Long requested, as purchasing Spirit Bird Eggs would allow him to hatch them himself, which is more cost-effective.

Shen Long wanted to achieve a good ranking in the grand competition, and relying solely on the Iron Tail Scorpion and Fire Rock Beast was not enough.

If he could add a Spirit Bird to his entourage, the pressure on him during the challenges would be lessened.

“Formidable Spirit Bird Eggs?

It’s rare for people to sell Spirit Bird Eggs; they usually hatch them and sell the birds for a higher price.

I’ll keep an eye out for you.”