Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1075 - 929: Immortal Seed

Chapter 1075: Chapter 929: Immortal Seed

Three days later.

Fang Xi leisurely walked out of the Dongfu.

He ran into someone head-on, it was the old woman of the Zhang family.

When the old woman of the Zhang family saw Fang Xi, her face turned from green to white, but ultimately she brazenly came over, "Senior, I made a mistake in my practice recently and acted a bit crazily, neglecting the senior. I ask for your forgiveness..."

She didn’t know how much she regretted it.

Had she known that he could advance to Mahayana and was also a guest of the Abundant Karma House, she would have sent the girls from her family to his Dongfu no matter what.

She thought about the beautiful figure she had seen two days before and wondered if the senior possibly liked decent women.

She immediately said, "I still have a few granddaughters and daughters-in-law, all plump and fertile... What do you think, senior?"

"Zhang Xiaoyou, please have some dignity."

Fang Xi immediately replied with a serious tone, "I am an upright person."

Just then, a flash of light emanated from the Dongfu, and Yong Yunmian stepped out, spat disdainfully, and left on her own.

"Cough cough... I have matters to attend to today, we can talk another time."

Fang Xi touched his cheek, promptly said his farewells, and headed toward the Abundant Karma House.

Inside the pavilion by the pond, apart from Miss Six and a group of servants, there was surprisingly another person.

This person was also a Mahayana Monk, with sword-shaped eyebrows, bright eyes, a well-proportioned face, and a vibrant Immortal Qi that was difficult to describe, filled with a hint of Taoist charm.

"It’s good that Lord Fang has arrived. Let me introduce to you, this is also a newly joined A-grade guest of our house—Dugu Fang," Miss Six said, with a hint of a smile on her face.

"Dugu Fang... Could it be the one from the Fiery Sun Immortal City, the renowned ’Immortal Seed’?"

Fang Xi’s face showed a hint of surprise, and then he quickly bowed his hands, "I’ve long admired you..."

These words were no mere politeness.

During his usual tea time, he had often heard others mention this ’Immortal Seed’.

The so-called ’Immortal Seed’ naturally refers to a Cultivation genius with high hopes of becoming an Immortal!

This Dugu Fang grew up in Fairy City, the direct eldest grandson of a minor family there.

It was said that at the moment of his birth, there were natural phenomena indicating his awakening of the ’Spirit Source Immortal Body’!

Such a Spirit Body is considered the pinnacle of talent. Not only is the speed of Cultivation exponentially faster than that of a Heaven Grade Spiritual Root, but more importantly, there are nearly no bottlenecks when advancing through major realms!

Dugu Fang also did not disappoint; he was very promising, with a solid foundation. He went straight from Heavenly Path Foundation Establishment, Enlightenment Core Formation, Sudden Understanding Infant Condensing... then to Transcendent God, Returning to Emptiness, Integration... and even when reaching Mahayana, he never relied on breakthrough pills. It was said that he rarely even took pills to enhance his Magic Power.

Truly a Cultivation genius!

It was rumored that an Immortal once examined his bones to test his aptitude and stated that due to his solid foundation accumulated without the aid of pills for advancing through major realms, even if he pursued the path of a Human Immortal, he would have a seventy percent chance of becoming an Immortal!

"Nice to meet you, Lord Fang. In the future, as we serve the same place, we should get to know each other better," Dugu Fang said with a warm and infectious smile.

Fang Xi noticed that everything the other party said and did seemed to come from the heart.

By the Mahayana Period, everyone was an old fox; fools who made enemies for no reason and without benefit conflicts had long since perished.

’Yet, he carries not a hint of arrogance, which is indeed rare.’ Fang Xi mused inwardly.

"The timing of your arrival is perfect, Lord Fang. Here is an Immortal Contract. What do you think?" Miss Six spoke again and ordered a steward to take out a stele with Immortal family inscriptions.

The stele was of a sky-blue color, with a dense array of Prohibitions that altered Fang Xi’s expression slightly: one glance was enough to know that it was refined by Immortals.

On the stele’s front face, there were lines of text, all written in Immortal Mansion Secret Inscription.

Fang Xi glanced over it, finding it to be about the rights and duties of being a guest.

Such a stele-based contract was very binding for a Mahayana Monk, but after reaching True Immortal status, the constraints would significantly decrease.

This was unavoidable, after all, True Immortals are immortal!

In the long expanse of history, anything can happen.

With the Cultivation of a True Immortal and infinite time, it’s entirely possible to discover the Secret Skills and Divine Powers to break the contract!

Rather than signing a stringent contract and breeding resentment, it’s better to create a good bond.

Of course, if a Mahayana Monk never transcends to True Immortal, then the contract would still be quite powerful, binding them to serve the Abundant Karma House for life.

He glanced over it a few times, smiled faintly, and with a trace of Immortal Origin Power springing from his hand, used his finger as a brush, signing his name at the bottom of the Immortal stele text.

Buzz!

As the last stroke was drawn, countless inscriptions on the stele converged into a stream of light, which entered Fang Xi’s forehead.

This was the sign that the contract had been successfully signed!

But what no one knew was that, within his Dantian, the Treasure Mirror trembled slightly.

The inscriptions and stream of light were enveloped by a beam of Silver Light, then transferred to an unknown place...

For Fang Xi, who held the Treasure Mirror, such a constraint was naturally a joke.

However, he did this just as a precaution.

If the Abundant Karma House didn’t betray him, he would naturally fulfill the duties of a guest.

"Very well."

Miss Six smiled faintly, her demeanor becoming much friendlier, "Both of you are talents above the level of B-grade guests, and you have hopes of becoming immortals in the future. Therefore, the treatment offered by our house is quite generous. Upon initiation, you may choose cultivation skills or other benefits... In comparison, C-grade guests must first accumulate contributions."

She hesitated for a moment, mainly looking at Dugu Fang before saying, "What you both seek are higher-level cultivation skills, but I have another option here..."

"May I inquire what advice Miss Six may have?"

Dugu Fang asked, neither servile nor overbearing.

"As B-grade guests or above, according to custom, you can choose a set of heritage from our house, of course, only up to True Immortal level. The best heritage within our house is merely that of an Earth Immortal... But now, there is another opportunity."

Miss Six elaborated, "As you both are aware of the previous Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm, our house has joined forces with Sword Grinding Mountain and Sky Blue Academy to expel other minor forces like Divine Wood Palace and Moon Manor, monopolizing the Secret Realm and advancing to the core area. It has been confirmed that only those below immortals can enter the core area, receiving heritage or treasures based on their talent... It is basically certain now that there is no danger, and as long as one’s talent is excellent, there are gains to be had."

After finishing, she looked at Fang Xi and Dugu Fang, saying, "Abundant Karma House can ensure absolute safety when entering and exiting the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm. Whatever gains you achieve, however, will depend on whether the two of you are willing to take a gamble. What is your choice?"

"A Celestial Immortal heritage?!"

Dugu Fang’s eyes shone, "Of course, I am willing to take that chance."

Although he was talented, he lacked a significant background, and previously feared targeted assassination, so he didn’t dare to enter the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm. Now presented with the opportunity, he wouldn’t miss it.

"Very well, Lord Fang, what about you?" Miss Six turned to Fang Xi.

"I’m lacking in talent and learning. To comprehend the marvels of an Earth Immortal is already more than satisfactory to me."

Fang Xi pondered for a moment and ultimately declined.

Compared to an ethereal heritage, he valued the tangible possessions he already had.

"In that case, Steward Xu, please lead Lord Fang to receive the cultivation skills and also explain our house’s rules and other arrangements. As for Guest Dugu, please accompany me to the Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm," Miss Six ordered.

No sooner had Miss Six spoken than above the sky, a snow-white jade-like flying ship emerged.

Being able to drive a flying ship into the Fiery Sun Immortal City was a sign of status and power in itself.

Dugu Fang said goodbye to Fang Xi and flew into the jade ship.

The white jade flying ship shattered the void and vanished in an instant.

"Now, I must trouble Steward Xu," Fang Xi said to the steward, offering a respectful fist salute and handing him a ’Storage Talisman.’

Steward Xu’s eyes lit up, "Good, good... Let’s head to Flying Fairy Pavilion first to get your cultivation skills. There are many procedures involved, and I will explain them one by one to Lord Fang..."

"Thank you."

As the two of them chatted idly on their way to Flying Fairy Pavilion, Steward Xu sighed, "It’s excellent that Lord Fang doesn’t aspire unrealistically high. To be frank, although our house has Earth Immortal heritages, none have truly achieved the state of Earth Immortal..."

Though Earth Immortal heritages might aid in reaching the Prime Taoist Master realm, if one couldn’t even become an immortal, how could they think of becoming a Prime Taoist Master?

Fang Xi certainly understood the reasoning and was a bit surprised in his heart, "Is Earth Immortal heritage... that difficult to obtain?"

He felt it seemed quite simple.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult... Just finding the appropriate Heaven and Earth Spirit Root is not an easy feat."

Steward Xu sighed again.

It seemed that he too once aspired to become an Earth Immortal but shamefully failed...

"A fitting Heaven and Earth Spirit Root?"

Fang Xi mused, finally realizing something.

"It seems... the ’Ancestral Demon Tree,’ although initially of low grade, is of extremely high essence and is a Taoist Fruit creation!"

"Taoist Fruit... might well be a higher existence than a Taoist Species."

"Therefore, practicing Earth Immortal heritage comes naturally to me, not because my talent is exceptional, but due to the Spiritual Root? Hmm...Perhaps the Wooden Element Spirit Body that I cultivated later also plays a role?"

"Yes, the Spirit Root is hard to find. To have any hope of becoming an Earth Immortal, one must have at least an Immortal Root that is compatible with their own nature!" Steward Xu solemnly sighed, then seeing Fang Xi’s expression, consoled him, "Although transitioning to the cultivation of Earth Immortal Skills from Mahayana is not ideal, it is still feasible. Perhaps your constitution is naturally compatible with Earth Immortal Skills... Such cases are not uncommon in the True Immortal Realm."

"Even if this path does not work out, stepping back to follow the path of a Human Immortal and becoming a True Immortal of Origin Soul is also good. You would still enjoy immortality and have the prospect of becoming a Prime Taoist Master."

...

’Earth Immortal heritage can weaken the thunder tribulation, right? Could it be that Celestial Immortals can’t, making it beneficial for Prime Taoist Masters but difficult to become an immortal?’ Fang Xi silently sorted through the information in his mind, his steps suddenly stopping.

Up ahead, a veil of prohibition light emerged, behind which one could faintly make out a pavilion.

Steward Xu pulled out a token and mumbled some words under his breath.

"Go!"

With a hand gesture, a streak of light flew out from the token and landed on the colorful light screen.

The light screen instantly split open, revealing a narrow path just wide enough for one person to pass through.

Fang Xi walked in and immediately found the space around him expand greatly, revealing a wooden pavilion.

Inside the pavilion, it was very spacious. There were no books or bookshelves; only a black stone statue was engraved with an image of a middle-aged scholar.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze distant.

"B-grade guest Fang Xi of this lodge respectfully requests ’Xuan Qing’ the Immortal to impart the laws!"

Steward Xu solemnly bowed to the statue, and naturally, Fang Xi followed suit.

Boom!

The statue shook violently, its eyes seemingly coming alive, gazing at Fang Xi.

Fang Xi’s heart suddenly went blank!