Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 148 - 147: Three Through (Congratulations to Elvin2016 Silver!)_1

Chapter 148: Chapter 147: Three Through (Congratulations to Elvin2016 Silver!)_1

Several days later.

Fang Xi slowly concluded his cultivation, a trace of helplessness between his brows.

Just like before, the "Eternal Spring Skills" had no effect on advancing the magic power of the Foundation Establishment stage.

What he needed the most now was a set of wood-attribute cultivation methods suitable for Foundation Establishment.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t seen any at the last big auction!

"Moreover... after the Song Family’s invitation, it seems no other power has approached me. Could it be that I must offer myself up?"

After some thought, Fang Xi felt that his own attractiveness wasn’t enough.

Being clean of possession was good, but that was the only advantage he had.

Ordinary powers wouldn’t offend the Song Family just for this. Not worth it!

And the big powers with Core Formation elders and late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators didn’t think much of him, leading to the current somewhat awkward situation.

"Could it be... I need to show off a special skill, such as my second-order Alchemy Skill? To increase my value, to drive up my worth?"

"If things really don’t work out, I could rely on refining pills for others in Baize Immortal City to earn a living, to accumulate resources for cultivation..."

"As for cultivation methods, I could post a task at the commerce halls, maybe I’ll receive..."

Fang Xi initially thought to freeload.

Now it looked to be somewhat difficult.

"In any case, no matter what, the invitation from the Song Family absolutely cannot be accepted."

He planned to wait for another month to see how things would evolve.

After all, he had a long life and plenty of time.

"Once matters here are settled and the limelight has passed, I’ll go abroad and attempt to travel to the second different world..."

Fang Xi let out a soft sigh and stabilized his mentality once more.

Although the Da Liang World was becoming less and less helpful to him, the emergence of new worlds filled him with anticipation.

Who knows, the new otherworld might contain even more miraculous cultivation methods!

"Senior, there is a Foundation Establishment cultivator outside seeking an audience!"

At that moment, another Voice Transmission Talisman flew over, bearing the voice of Jin Ling.

"Oh?"

Fang Xi’s expression shifted, and he stepped out of his Dongfu, only to see a young cultivator, about thirty years old, standing in midair atop a six-winged spiritual beast, smiling.

"Might this fellow Taoist be from White Peak Mountain?"

Fang Xi greeted with a bow.

The only ones that could fly in Baize Immortal City were the cultivators from White Peak Mountain.

"Indeed, haha, I am ’Yuan Feihong’, nice to meet you! Congratulations on your success in Foundation Establishment!"

The young cultivator was about to ride his flying spiritual pet down, but the six-winged serpent-like pet seemed to sense something and was reluctant to descend, struggling in the air.

He looked slightly surprised and simply stored the spiritual beast into the Spirit Beast Bag, then, step by step as if invisible stairs were beneath his feet, slowly descended to the ground.

"Thank you, Yuan, please come inside!"

Fang Xi invited Yuan Feihong into the courtyard and ordered two maids to serve tea as they started conversing.

After a few exchanges, he learned that this man was a disciple of Elder Bai Feng, ranked thirtieth.

His eighteen senior fellow disciple, Ouyang Zhen, was the one who presided over the grand auction.

"Fang Xi’s Foundation Establishment in Baize Immoral City is quite fateful with our sect..." Yuan Feihong sipped his Spiritual Tea, then sighed, "My master knows well the struggles of individual cultivators, hence the establishment of the Fairy City, wide dissemination of the Foundation Establishment Pill Recipe, and having several master alchemists accepting external alchemy requests..."

"Master Bai Feng’s deed is truly of immeasurable merit..."

Fang Xi replied solemnly.

Master Bai Feng’s actions indeed facilitated the individual cultivators of the three countries.

Even Fang Xi himself was able to achieve Foundation Establishment smoothly largely thanks to the widespread diffusion of the Pill Recipe.

The two couldn’t help but communicate even more amicably.

"As far as I know, Fang Xi originates from an individual cultivator and has not joined any powers?" Finally, Yuan Feihong got to the main point.

"Indeed... To be frank, I had been cultivating the common ’Eternal Spring Skills,’ and after Foundation Establishment, the search for a cultivation method has been a headache..." Fang Xi replied with a wry smile.

"Then, I wonder if you might be interested in becoming a guest of Baize Immortal City?"

Yuan Feihong’s eyes lit up, "To be honest... The reason for my visit today is exactly this. As a guest of Baize Immortal City, not only can you obtain a Dongfu in the Inner City for free, but you can also obtain a cultivation method from the White Peak Mountain Cultivation Pavilion, and there is an annual distribution of Spirit Stones. It should be greatly beneficial to you!"

He had chosen Fang Xi after careful consideration.

Being of clean background and having established foundations in Baize Immortal City naturally provided some positive regard.

What was more important was his unassuming nature and his tendency to avoid trouble.

The Cultivation World wasn’t all about fighting and killing; even Core Formation Powers would find it troublesome to deal with disciples and guests who brought trouble and death wherever they went.

He also did a background check on Fang Xi, who had been able to farm on Peach Blossom Island for thirty years and maintain a good relationship with the Island Master; clearly showcasing a favorable character.

Moreover, he was brave and shrewd, daring to risk his life in his youth and content to cultivate land once he acquired some wealth. This was the kind of solid backbone and foundation the great powers needed!

"With great gratitude," Fang Xi responded, looking overwhelmed with honor, "...It’s just that I wonder what constraints there might be after becoming a guest?"

"The guests of the city must complete tasks for White Peak Mountain at regular intervals. Of course, we wouldn’t demand too dangerous tasks from our guests, and there will be corresponding compensation after completing a task... Apart from that, once you become the city’s guest, if you wish to leave, you must serve for at least fifty years..."

Yuan Feihong answered earnestly.

"That... Allow me to consider it for a period of time. Would it be acceptable to give you an answer after half a month?"

Fang Xi pondered. He wasn’t concerned about the fifty-year term; after all, he had a long life ahead of him!

It’s this compulsory mission; it feels somewhat dangerous.

But to be honest, among the neighboring states, there seems to be no better place to acquire cultivation resources.

The reason he needed to consider was merely to confirm his decision in the end.

"Hmm, this matter naturally requires careful consideration. Sir can inquire around; our treatment for guests is all the same,"

Yuan Feihong left with a smile, seemingly confident in his plans.

...

Fang Xi watched his departing figure, his eyes twinkling with thought.

Joining a major power should also involve scrutiny.

However, even Core Formation elders would not rashly probe a Foundation Establishment cultivator’s Sea of Consciousness or vital areas such as the Dantian.

Such an act would border on a fight to the death, at most they would look into bone age and whether one has changed appearance or the like.

"As long as they don’t conduct a thorough check, my Spirit Body and the Monster Tree should not be discovered..."

"As long as these two things are not discovered, there shouldn’t be any big problems..."

Fang Xi found that after Foundation Establishment, not only did his Divine Consciousness greatly increase, but he could also use previous methods to hide more things with the Monster Tree.

As for the Bronze Mirror, this "cheater"?

Even I can hardly find it after a careful search, truly a bit mystical...

"Congratulations, elder, my felicitations!"

Fairy Teng Luo entered with joy written all over her face, "If elder becomes a guest of Baize Immortal City, the future is truly boundless..."

A common Foundation Establishment Individual Cultivator and a Foundation Establishment cultivator affiliated with a Core Formation power possess two entirely different statuses.

"It’s not confirmed yet, what are you talking about?"

Fang Xi chided casually, but he was largely inclined to accept Yuan Feihong’s invitation to become a guest of Baize Immortal City, after all, he had already planned this himself.

Ever since Yuan Feihong’s visit, the news that Fang Xi was about to become a guest of Baize Immortal City somehow leaked.

Those from various Foundation Establishment powers who came to offer their congratulations suddenly increased, leaving Fang Xi at a loss for words, yet keeping him busy with reception. He took advantage of the situation and accepted many gifts, making a small fortune in Spirit Stones.

...

As night fell on this day,

Fang Xi was preparing to meditate and rest when suddenly there came a commotion at the door.

"What has happened?"

His brow furrowed; he stood up and stepped outside the Dongfu only to find Fairy Teng Luo arguing with an old woman.

Seeing Fang Xi emerge, she immediately put on a look of grievance: "Elder... This old woman insists she’s your friend, and she’s trying to force her way in!"

Fang Xi glanced over and recognized the old woman and the Qi Refining stage burly man supporting her, he sighed, "They are indeed my friends, Lu, please come inside for a chat!"

Fairy Teng Luo, seeing that these two unassuming individuals were actually friends of Fang Xi, was slightly taken aback, quickly put on a smile, "Please come in, the both of you!"

The Qi Refining stage burly man was agitated, unable to believe his mother truly had a relationship with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Lu Zhi, however, looked dazed as she entered the courtyard, continuously sizing up Fang Xi.

"Lu... This time..."

Fang Xi was about to speak when he saw Lu Zhi kneel down on the floor. He was slightly taken aback, "What are you doing?"

"Elder, I beg you to save Chen Ping..." Despite not standing up, Lu Zhi pleaded with her head bowed low.

"Sigh... Although I’ve reached Foundation Establishment, there are more than one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Xu Family of Green Leaf..." Fang Xi showed a hesitant expression and touched the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist.

"I’ve heard rumors of an Individual Cultivator, Fang Xi, achieving Foundation Establishment, but I was still uncertain until today when I dared to visit..."

Lu Zhi spoke without restraint, "Chen Ping was once an elder’s friend, and now he’s almost at the end of his tether, no longer of any use to the Xu Family. Not only have you achieved Foundation Establishment, but you are also a guest of Baize Immortal City, I’ve already laid the groundwork, a single word from you, elder, and Chen Ping can enjoy his old age..."

"Mother..." The burly man beside her looked troubled, glancing around hesitantly, worried that his mother might offend this high-ranking figure.

"You’ve already spoken to this extent, what else can I say?"

Fang Xi recalled on Green Bamboo Mountain, Chen Ping had indeed been helpful, even enthusiastically introducing him to circles.

Now that he had reached Foundation Establishment, he indeed could do somewhat more.

Speaking on behalf of Chen Ping to mediate the situation should pose no big problem.

...

Three days later.

Fang Xi discreetly left Baize Immortal City, found a deserted location in the wilderness and began establishing an underground Dongfu, casually setting up an Array.

"The time has come..."

He sat cross-legged, checking the Spiritual Instruments and Puppets on his person...

"Let’s begin, a whole new world!"

"Perhaps, in this world, I can find divine cultvation methods, endless resources, no longer needing to rely on others..."

Fang Xi’s eyes were filled with longing as he sensed the Bronze Mirror with his Divine Consciousness.

In the next instant!

His entire person was...

Still in the same place!!!

"Huh?"

Fang Xi suddenly opened his eyes wide: "What’s going on? Is the Bronze Mirror broken? No, that’s not it..."

He felt part of his Divine Consciousness, as if entering a black hole, then ’saw’ another world: "Has my Divine Consciousness passed through?"