Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 151 - 150: Qing Mu Long Life (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_1

Chapter 151: Chapter 150: Qing Mu Long Life (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_1

"This... actually, both the ancient and modern methods contain truly top-grade cultivation techniques. What they have in common is not only that they enhance magic power extraordinarily fast, but also that they come with various powerful spells and divine skills..."

Yuan Feihong scratched his head: "As for the distinction between ancient and modern methods, that has only emerged in the last few thousand years. For instance, the ’Profound Heart Spell’ that I practice is a top-grade technique within the modern methods. As for its characteristics? It’s probably the more detailed division of levels... For example, during the Foundation Establishment stage, my ’Profound Heart Spell’ can be divided into nine levels, turning a major bottleneck into smaller ones, which makes it relatively simple to break through..."

"Whereas those ancient techniques simply divide Foundation Establishment into the early, middle, late, and complete stages, which makes breaking through more difficult."

"So that’s how it is, I wonder if there are any wood attribute modern techniques here?" Fang Xi had no interest in making things difficult for himself. If breaking through could be simpler, then the simpler the better.

Dividing a major stage into many minor stages makes the goal clear and indeed makes success more likely.

"This... among the techniques on the second floor of this pavilion, there are none of that kind."

Kong Jiang laughed awkwardly.

Fang Xi was somewhat disappointed, but he could understand, after all, he wasn’t one of their own, and it wasn’t possible to get the best.

The techniques that were put up for sale were good enough if they could be practiced at all.

"Since that’s the case, I’ll choose this ’Green Wood Longevity Skills’..."

Fang Xi quickly made up his mind. Since he was going to practice, naturally, he needed something with higher levels.

"Alright, with Mr. Sanshi guaranteeing, the deal is done."

Kong Jiang stroked his beard and smiled: "The original copy of this technique is priced at one thousand Spirit Stones, if you want to buy it outright, it’s ten thousand Spirit Stones."

"Where would I have that much wealth?"

Fang Xi gave a wry smile and took out one thousand Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag, piling them on a nearby desk.

Kong Jiang counted them one by one and finally, cherishing the transaction, went to the back of the loft, activated an array, and took out a wooden box.

When the wooden box was opened, inside was a green jade slip: "Before we conclude the trade, Sir, please swear an oath on the Dao, promising not to divulge the technique!"

Fang Xi’s expression grew solemn as he took the oath.

Then, he calmly took the jade slip from Kong Jiang’s hand, and his Divine Consciousness entered it.

The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment techniques of ’Green Wood Longevity Skills’ unfolded before his eyes.

Seeing that it indeed had a section on Core Formation, he nodded in satisfaction.

"It’s really good to be able to help Sir today."

Seeing the trade concluded smoothly, Yuan Feihong also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yuan, Sir..."

Fang Xi didn’t leave, instead, he casually browsed the second floor, and as if inadvertently asked, "Has the matter of my joining Baize Immortal City encountered some hitches?"

"This... that’s exactly so," Yuan Feihong replied with a bitter smile.

"In that case, I don’t wish to trouble Yuan, Sir... let’s just drop this matter," Fang Xi revealed a calm smile. "Additionally, I’ve become a bit greedy and would like to purchase another book here, if that’s alright?"

"This..." Kong Jiang became somewhat anxious.

On the other hand, Yuan Feihong fell into thought.

"This is an unsolicited request, unfortunately, I’ve seen an inheritance that I am very fond of. After this, consider it as me owing you a favor," Fang Xi purposely increased the stakes, seeing Yuan Feihong’s hesitation.

After all, a favor is only valuable if one values it; if not, it is worthless!

"Then it’s settled! Let’s leave it at that," Yuan Feihong said. "You don’t need to owe me a favor; consider us even after this..."

After saying this, he seemed somewhat relieved, puzzling Fang Xi.

But of course, he wouldn’t miss this opportunity, and heading over to the shelf of the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation, he picked up a jade slip and said with a bright smile, "This second-tier puppet skill inheritance, may I ask the price?"

...

Half an hour later.

The second floor of the Ten Thousand Law Pavilion.

Kong Jiang and Fang Xi had long since left, only leaving Yuan Feihong alone, staring silently at a mirror in contemplation.

Within the array, a light flashed, and Ouyang Zhen strode out, casting a magic spell towards the mirror.

The mirror’s surface flickered with light, then turned into a stream of light and flew into Ouyang Zhen’s sleeve.

He looked at his junior brother and asked with a smile, "Why don’t you ask me about the outcome, Junior Brother?"

"Since Senior Brother didn’t immediately inform or hint at the results, I knew the outcome," Yuan Feihong replied with a bitter smile. "It seems that Mr. Fang indeed doesn’t catch Senior Brother’s eye..."

"Hmm, fifty-eight years of age... decent body refining, ordinary magic power, and judging from appearances, the quality of the Spiritual Root is also quite mediocre..."

"Using my Divine Consciousness with our master’s ’Hole Canopy Mirror,’ even a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn’t be able to detect it, you can rest assured..."

Ouyang Zhen announced the results: "This person indeed has a little secret, but it’s nothing more than hiding his body refining trump card. Your Xiao Qing’s reluctance to approach him is likely because he is formidable in close combat... This person’s potential is limited; he is not worth our investment. There’s no need to recruit him as a guest..."

"I will follow Senior Brother’s advice," Yuan Feihong bowed and did not argue further.

"Haha, this person is still somewhat clever, taking advantage of this opportunity, and even bought a second-tier puppet skill!"

Ouyang Zhen laughed heartily: "With this skill, he will be able to establish himself in the Fairy City, Junior Brother, you don’t need to worry... Moreover, now that we’re even with him, we owe each other nothing."

"Indeed..."

Yuan Feihong murmured.

In truth, some favors don’t appreciate in value simply by being owed; on the contrary, they can turn gratitude into enmity.

Immediately cashing in a favor is also a smart move.

...

Fang Xi himself did not think he had any relationship with Yuan Feihong, nor did he have the ideas of holding onto favors, waiting for the other’s cultivation to deepen before seeking repayment in the future.

If he could spend it now, then he would spend it now, as cash is the most practical!

Returning to Building 87 in Smoke Willow Lane, he looked at the courtyard and the first-rank spiritual energy environment and shook his head, "Although I’ve obtained the cultivation technique, I can’t freeload a Dongfu; I really need to rent a place in the Inner City Area..."

"It’s for the best, working a job is out of the question... I’ll continue as an Individual Cultivator..."

"This time, my attempt at becoming a guest with many complications, the person behind it, ha..."

Fang Xi’s eyes were deep and profound.

...

A dozen or so days later, the joke about a certain Foundation Establishment Individual Cultivator who failed to become a guest of the Baize Immortal City began to spread within the city.

The Qi Refining Cultivators did not dare to disrespect a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to their face but took great pleasure in secretly gossiping, likely out of some hidden, dark psychology.

After his achievement in Foundation Establishment, Fang Xi became a little infamous, this time for notoriety...

But he did not care in the slightest.

What did the evaluations of the masses have to do with him?

Decades or even hundreds of years from now, he could still dance on their graves!

During this time, Chen Ping passed away, which saddened him slightly, and he went to pay his respects.

"Jin Ling, given my recent negative reputation in the city, do you wish to leave?"

After paying respects to Chen Ping and bidding farewell to Lu Zhi and others, Fang Xi summoned Jin Ling and casually asked.

"This servant believes the senior is not such a person!"

Jin Ling appeared gentle and feeble, but at that moment, she showed a spirited determination.

"That’s very good."

Fang Xi laughed heartily, "I just happen to need a maid and a steward, would you deign to assist? Let’s go to the Inner City Area first and rent a second-rank Dongfu before discussing anything else..."

The Inner City Area of Baize Immortal City was a second-rank Spirit Land, and the Dongfu there were also of various grades.

And who was the agent? It was still Steward Han from last time.

Fang Xi directly rented a Dongfu for a cost of seven hundred and fifty Spirit Stones with a lease starting at ten years.

...

The new Dongfu was very spacious. After examining it inside and out, Fang Xi found that the spiritual energy within was around mid second-rank, enough for his own cultivation, which made him very satisfied.

"Master, please bestow a name on the Dongfu!"

Jin Ling brought over a writing brush and said with a smile.

"Let’s call it ’Peach Blossom Pavilion’... Peach Blossom Pavilion on the Peach Blossom Island, in the pavilion lives the Peach Blossom Fairy, the fairy grows peach trees, also picks peach blossoms to sell for wine money..."

Fang Xi was rather sentimental.

He was probably going to live in the Peach Blossom Pavilion for quite a long time.

This time, the issue with the guest position had complications, most likely due to someone’s trickery, and there was a good chance it was from the Song Family’s Song Qing!

If he often traveled outside the city at this time, he might encounter danger!

Although he wasn’t afraid, there was also no need to have a direct confrontation with the Song Family.

Fang Xi might as well continue to stay in Baize Immortal City!

With second-rank mid-grade spiritual energy here, his own cultivation techniques, and a gift akin to a high-grade Spiritual Root, even if he just sat and cultivated without the need for other resources, he could still gradually advance his Magic Power!

Moreover, how could a Family’s young master, of high status and power, possibly keep a long-term vigil in the Baize Immortal City?

In the competition of patience and free time, he was sure to win!

When his realm surpassed theirs, he could suppress and take revenge with a flip of his hand!

...

Two years later.

Peach Blossom Pavilion.

Within the quiet chamber, Fang Xi opened his eyes, and a gentle green hue flashed through.

"One year to comprehend the techniques, one year to adjust the flow of Magic Power... as of today, I have finally mastered the basics of the ’Green Wood Longevity Skills’..."

He was quite moved.

This ’Green Wood Longevity Skills,’ in terms of complexity and ingenuity, far surpassed ’Eternal Spring Skills’ and ’Green Wood Skill’; it truly was a cultivation technique capable of reaching Core Formation!

And adjusting this cultivation technique was no simple matter.

Fortunately, Fang Xi found that his ’Green Wood Spiritual Body’ had endless uses, which seemed to provide an additional boost in this regard.

Otherwise, switching foundational cultivation techniques would not have been so easy.

He looked within at the sea of Qi in his dantian to see twenty drops of green liquid Magic Power, now with a deepened color - lush and dripping like Liuli jade, with patterns faintly emerging on the surface.

This was the transformed Magic Power of ’Green Wood Longevity Skills.’ Though the total volume of Magic Power unchanged, the quality had increased by several degrees!

"After Foundation Establishment, the next stage of cultivation is the ongoing process of increasing the upper limit of liquid Magic Power..."

"According to the ’Green Wood Longevity Skills,’ at a minimum, the dantian needs to contain between forty to fifty drops of liquid Magic Power to attempt a breakthrough to the mid-phase of Foundation Establishment... Typically, this would take a Cultivator decades to accomplish, though with the aid of pills, there are exceptions..."

While depleting Magic Power and restoring it was quick, continuously raising the limit was exceptionally difficult.

Regrettably, after reaching Foundation Establishment, pills that could enhance Magic Power became exceedingly rare.

The main ingredients for the ’Water Containing Pill’ recipe Fang Xi had obtained from the Dragon Fish Zhong Family last time required Spirit Medicines that were hundreds of years old and collecting them was quite troublesome...

This showed how difficult it was for one’s Magic Power to advance after the Foundation Establishment phase.

Not to mention, there were Cultivators stuck with low-grade Spiritual Roots, possibly confined to the early phases of Foundation Establishment for their entire lives.