Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists-Chapter 76 - 75 Guieye Divine Sect (Seeking
Chapter 76 -75: Guieye Divine Sect (Seeking Subscriptions)_1
Chapter 76 -75: Guieye Divine Sect (Seeking Subscriptions)_1
Baochuan Market.
Dwelling No. 37 on Bing Lane.
This was the Cave House that Fang Xi rented directly from the market after leaving the tea house.
It cost only a single low-grade Spirit Stone per month, yet the dwelling was spacious, complete with a training room, kitchen, study… it could be described as tiny but fully equipped.
Moreover, the spiritual energy was quite abundant here.
At the very least, it was much denser than where Fang Xi had lived when he was still a Spirit Farmer, already reaching the standard of a first-grade Spiritual Vein.
Rustle! Fang Xi washed himself again, making sure not to leave a trace of any scent.
Ever since he had learned a tough lesson from the Green Blood Python, every time he returned to his Cave House, he would bathe several times, even purchasing a kind of skincare Spiritual Liquid from the market that was popular among female cultivators, reputed to remove all odors from the body.
After nearly scrubbing off a layer of skin, he changed into clean clothes and sat down cross-legged in the training room.
On the meditation cushion, Fang Xi activated the “Eternal Spring Skills” cultivation technique, and a faint green spiritual light suddenly burst forth from his body.
Feeling the spiritual energy entering his body at a faster rate under the external spiritual pressure, running through his meridians, and finally returning to the Dantian Qi Ocean to form a cycle of misty Magic Power, Fang Xi couldn’t help but show a hint of joy on his face.
Under the operation of the Eternal Spring Skills, his entire body seemed to be brimming with vitality, with every inch of muscle, fascia, and bone as though they were thirsty travelers, basking in the heavenly rain.
Even though he had hit a bottleneck and couldn’t break through with the Eternal Spring Skills, nourishing the body with wood-attributed Magic Power was extremely beneficial.
“Indeed… the higher the concentration of the Spiritual Vein, the better the results of cultivation,”
“If possible, it would be best to acquire land with a first-grade Spiritual Vein in the future… Although that’s highly unlikely, even a lesser one would do…”
Fang Xi planned to spend a few months in Baochuan Market, exploring various opportunities, then scheming for Spirit Land.
Even with access to Spirit Land, he must meticulously survey the terrain and have a thorough understanding of surrounding forces, familiarize himself with his neighbors, and make thorough preparations before planting tree species and commencing with the practice of “Longevity Skills.”
All of this could take years.
Such a prolonged period of time, of course, should not be wasted.
Hence, he rented a Cave House, concentrating more on cultivating the Eternal Spring Skills.
‘One must prepare for the worst…’
‘Even if in the end, the Longevity Skills fall short, as long as the level of the Eternal Spring Skills improves through constant cultivation on Spirit Land, I will still come out ahead.’
After completing a cycle of cultivation, Fang Xi began to ponder over the choice of Spirit Land.
“The Spiritual Islands long-term rental offered by the Dragon Fish Zhong Family is indeed very attractive… Renting it would grant me their protection and ensure safety… Unfortunately, the price will surely be high, and for a minor cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining like me, suddenly producing a large sum of Spirit Stones for a rental spanning decades is too eye-catching… Moreover, if the Zhong Family calls on me to fight in the future, should I obey or refuse?”
“Joining a small Qi Refining faction might lead to scheming against each other quite quickly, but my freedom would significantly increase…”
“The best scenario would be joining an especially weak faction, then wiping them out in a rebellion… boldly taking over an island, provided I’m not encircled and targeted as a Demon Cultivator…”
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Fang Xi thought about that scenario and even he felt somewhat speechless about it.
“Forget it… I’ll just wait and see if any opportunities come up… One should keep a low profile, stay low key.”
Though the resources of Spiritual Veins around Thousand Island Lake seemed slightly richer than at Green Bamboo Mountain, opportunities weren’t always available.
What’s more… even if opportunities arose, they weren’t tailored for a minor individual cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining.
Fang Xi gave it some thought and slapped his Storage Bag.
A snake skin roll and a bundle of huge snake bones suddenly appeared on the ground.
The snake skin, dull and mottled with scale patterns, lay there.
The snake bones were ominous, with a faintly heart-stirring aura.
These were the skin and bones of a Snake Dragon!
“They are good stuff, but a bit too conspicuous, without a trusted channel it’s difficult to sell…”
Fang Xi stroked his chin, feeling somewhat regretful.
In fact, he wasn’t too willing to sell these precious resources.
After all, Miao Dong’s reaction made it clear that the Snake Dragon was entirely first-class premium material, and selling it would be a loss. The key point was that he wasn’t particularly in need of Spirit Stones at the moment.
“Luckily the Snake Dragon was big enough… it doesn’t matter if a little bit goes to waste.”
Fang Xi spread out the scale-covered snake skin, which had already gone through preliminary processing and didn’t stink at all.
It was also exceptionally tough; even when he pulled at it with both hands with all his might, he could barely tear it.
After thinking it over, he grabbed the Gold Dragon Sword with his right hand, pressed the tip on the snake skin, and with True Gang circulating, he finally managed to cut through the tough skin and drill small holes into it.
Then, threading snake tendons through them, he crafted a very rudimentary inner armor.
Once worn, with an outer robe covering it, nothing seemed amiss on the outside.
“This isn’t a magical item… but it can block most attacks, though it’s not immune to shock, penetration, and other secondary attacks. Luckily, being a body cultivator, my physique is strong, so I don’t fear such secondary damage…”
Fang Xi looked at the snake bones again, powerless to do anything with them. He would still need to find a trustworthy talisman forging master.
Fortunately, now that he had settled down, he could start by purchasing some elixirs that assist in cultivation to see if he could break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining.
And, he could take his time to find an exceptional talisman forging master with good skills, character, and reputation.
…
The next day.
In the tea house.
Fang Xi ordered another pot of ‘Five Carp Playing Beads’ Spiritual Tea, sipping while listening to the idle chatter of the other guests, quite content to watch as the world went by.
However, there were no significant revelations this time, mostly just small talk such as some Individual Cultivator making a breakthrough, advancing to the latter stages of Qi Refining, or someone having the luck to catch a Spirit Fish in the lake, and so on.
After brewing the tea three times, Xiumu, the elderly Taoist, approached with a trace of joy on his face, “Sir, great news!”
“Oh? What good news?”
Fang Xi replied with a question but felt a sudden jolt in his heart.
Could it be that the matter of the Spirit Land has been settled?
“This… naturally is… heh heh!” Xiumu chuckled, gesturing towards the private room.
Moments later, in the private room.
Fang Xi didn’t bother with the mundane tea and simply waited for Xiumu to speak.
“Ever since the Sir entrusted me, I have been gathering relevant information for you and finally have something solid!”
Xiumu appeared somewhat proud as he said, “This year, the Dragon Fish Zhong Family is planning to release contracts for two inferior Spiritual Islands. This is a great opportunity to become an Island Master!”
“Oh? What are the requirements?” Fang Xi asked, poker-faced, continuing his inquiry.
“The requirements? The first is to protect the island’s mortals from natural disasters and possible Monster beast attacks… The second is to become a guest of the Zhong Family, willing to take action for the Zhong Family when necessary. Of course, the Zhong Family will also provide compensation depending on the situation…” Xiumu explained with a smile.
“How many years is the lease? And the price?”
Fang Xi sighed internally. As expected, it was not easy to take advantage of a powerful family, but even though he had mostly rejected the idea, he still wanted to hear the price.
“One hundred Spirit Stones a year, with a minimum lease of ten years,” Xiumu said, looking directly at Fang Xi.
‘A thousand Spirit Stones for ten years? If I take those out, I’m afraid even old Xiumu might get some crooked ideas!’
Fang Xi rolled his eyes inwardly, forcing a wry smile, “Is it that expensive? Never mind… I won’t be an Island Master then. Is there any other way?”
“Ah… It is a bit pricey, but once you become the Island Master, you have free rein to develop the entire island. That’s the foundation of many small Families and Sects… However, it might not be quite suitable for a lone Individual Cultivator like the Sir,” Xiumu sighed. “Aside from that… Master Guieye of Little Leaf Island from the Thirty Six Island Alliance is looking to recruit a guest Cultivator for his Sect. I’ve mentioned your situation, and they’re quite interested. They promise to cede a ten-acre Spiritual Field for the Sir to cultivate.”
“The Thirty Six Island Alliance?”
Fang Xi was familiar with the name, known to be a coalition of Qi Refining forces standing in opposition to the Dragon Fish Zhong Family. Unsure of the specifics, he promptly asked.
“The so-called ‘Thirty Six Islands’ indeed make up one of the two great Foundation Establishment forces on Thousand Island Lake… made up of a union of Qi Refining forces. These forces even have grudges against each other, attacking one another… Only when faced with pressure from the Zhong Family do they unite against a common enemy…”
Xiumu stroked his beard, smiling, “Originally, the Thirty Six Island Alliance didn’t have any Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but they pooled resources to invite an Individual Foundation Establishment Cultivator as a patron, sort of flying under their flag… In recent years, the Zhong Family has shown no intention of expanding, so both sides have remained at peace.”
“I see. What about Master Guieye’s cultivation and character? Does he have any enemies or rival forces?”
Having paid for the private room with Spirit Stones, Fang Xi naturally wanted to get a clear picture.
“Master Guieye was originally just a fisherman who fortuitously fell into water and stumbled upon an ancestral cave house, obtaining a cultivation legacy. He has a medium-grade Spiritual Root… Later, he advanced to the mid-Qi Refining stage and killed the Ye Family who originally occupied Little Leaf Island, establishing ‘Guieye Divine Sect’ as the founding Sect Master… Enemies? Haven’t really heard of any, but it’s probable that within the Sect, there are no more than the number of fingers on two hands worth of Qi Refining Cultivators.”
Xiumu seemed to be holding back his laughter.
‘A Sect with less than ten Qi Refining Cultivators? And the Sect Master is only at the mid-Qi Refining stage?’
Hearing this, Fang Xi couldn’t help feeling tempted.
But then he remembered his intention to settle here and cultivate for decades, realizing it was better not to make enemies if possible.
Even if he exterminated all his enemies, a bad reputation could easily lead to being targeted by the Righteous Path, which wasn’t good!
Harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth!
Repeating these words in his mind several times finally calmed him down, “May I ask about the grade of Little Leaf Island?”
“It barely has a low-grade Spiritual Vein, and the richness of spiritual energy is far less than in Baochuan Market,” Xiumu shook his head.
“This…”
Fang Xi contemplated for a moment before speaking, “I do have some interest. How might I contact this Master Guieye?”
Xiumu nodded, expecting that the Spirit Farmer would likely choose to join a Qi Refining force, “Half a month from now, Master Guieye will personally escort a shipment of Spirit Rice to the Baochuan Market for sale. If the Sir is interested, you can discuss in detail then. I will act as the middleman for both parties…”
This was part of his business, after all, and he might even earn a commission for facilitating the deal!
