Longevity Gu Dao: Start From Refining Infatuation Gu

Chapter 58: Invitation to Explore the Ruins of Cave Mansion, the Murderous Golden Belt

"Explore the ruins of Cave Mansion?"

Zhou Sui squinted at his neighbor, Xu Tianze, and said, "Fellow Daoist Xu, I am only a Qi Refining fourth-level cultivator. How can I have the ability to explore Cave Mansion with you? It seems like you are overestimating me."

He activated the Illusionary Demon Transformation Technique, only revealing his Qi Refining fourth-level cultivation to the outside world.

Given the depth of his cultivation technique, even a Foundation Building cultivator would not be able to discern his true strength.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are being too modest. Although your cultivation is currently only at the Qi Refining fourth level, given time, you will definitely become a Foundation Building cultivator. Right now, you are just taking it easy," Xu Tianze complimented. "According to your current strength, it is indeed difficult for you to explore the Foundation Building Cave Mansion. However, your two companions, who are both Qi Refining ninth-level cultivators, definitely have the ability to do so.

Of course, I have not only invited you, but also other neighbors. If everyone agrees, then this operation will surely be foolproof."

He indicated that he was interested in the Qi Refining late-stage strength of Zhou Sui's two companions.

"I see. Thank you very much for your kind offer, Fellow Daoist Xu, but we are not very interested in exploring the ruins of Cave Mansion. You will have to find someone else," Zhou Sui firmly refused.

Regardless of whether the invitation was well-intentioned or malicious, he would not agree to it.

After all, he was not lacking in resources or cultivation techniques at the moment; he only lacked time.

Why bother taking unnecessary risks in the wilderness?

Who knows what dangers there might be in the Foundation Building Cave Mansion? If one is not careful, they could lose their life and all their years of cultivation would be destroyed.

Over the years, countless cultivators have explored the ruins of Cave Mansion, but how many of them have truly gained anything? The success rate is just too low.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, please don't reject it so quickly. The exploration of the Cave Mansion is not as dangerous as you imagine. For this operation, I have prepared more than a dozen high-grade talismans, which I can give to everyone for free. With the assistance of these high-grade talismans, even if we encounter second-order demonic beasts, we can escape with our lives," Xu Tianze played his trump card, indicating that he had prepared a large number of talismans to ensure the safety of the team.

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Xu should find other cultivators. I believe other cultivators would be more than happy to join. We will pass on this opportunity," Zhou Sui said with a smile, unmoved.

"Alright, since Fellow Daoist Zhou has made up his mind, we can only wait for the next opportunity," Xu Tianze said, seeing Zhou Sui's resolute attitude. He knew that it would be pointless to continue persuading him. It would be too forceful and not in line with his own character.

He could only temporarily give up and leave.

"Husband, what does Fellow Daoist Xu want to do here?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously when Zhou Sui returned from outside.

"He wanted to invite us to explore a certain Foundation Building Cave Mansion, but I think it's too dangerous, so I declined," Zhou Sui said in a deep voice, recounting what had just happened.

"It is indeed dangerous. There is no such thing as a free lunch," Xia Jingyan nodded in agreement, fully endorsing Zhou Sui's words.

"You're right. What does a Foundation Building spiritual object matter to us? What we want is Foundation Building Pills. Besides, the spring auction is approaching, and we don't need to take any risks," Mu Ziyan also agreed.

"Let's ignore him and focus on cultivating peacefully in the city," Xia Chuan said, dismissing the matter. He then entered the quiet room and began to earnestly comprehend the inheritance knowledge of a first-order alchemist. Recently, he was very fascinated by the feeling of quickly comprehending this knowledge, which made him feel that time was passing by like flowing water.

In the distance, Xu Tianze returned to his room with a gloomy expression.

"How is it? Did that kid agree to go on an adventure with us?"

A black-robed cultivator asked.

"He has already refused."

Xu Tianze gritted his teeth and said, "Just a fourth-level Qi Refining ant dares to repeatedly refuse my invitation. He really deserves to die. If it weren't for him getting involved with two ninth-level Qi Refining female cultivators, with someone backing him up, would he dare to speak to me like this? Would he dare to disrespect me, Xu Tianze?!"

He was extremely angry right now.

Just now, he had put on a gentle and refined facade, but it was all just a disguise.

In fact, he was a cunning and vengeful demonic cultivator.

If they were in the wilderness, an independent cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining who dared to speak to him like this would have had their head chopped off by him long ago.

They wouldn't dare to show him any attitude.

But this was Misty Cloud City, and he could only temporarily endure it.

"He actually refused? Do they not want to obtain Foundation Building spiritual objects? Or have they noticed something?"

A black-robed cultivator narrowed his eyes, revealing a dangerous glint.

"They shouldn't have noticed our identities. After all, we have been very obedient these past few months and haven't shown any flaws. The other party couldn't possibly have sensed our identities. I suspect that the kid is just timid and doesn't dare to leave Misty Cloud City easily.

From what I know, his parents died during a wilderness expedition, leaving him alone and destitute. Perhaps because of his past experience, he is cautious and doesn't dare to leave Misty Cloud City easily."

Xu Tianze took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and began to analyze calmly.

"Hmph, a cowardly fellow. I thought he had noticed something, but it turns out he's just a rat."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed cultivator sneered disdainfully, "We cultivators should be brave and diligent. Even if we hide at home all the time, we won't be able to obtain any opportunities. With his poor talent and unwillingness to fight, he will always be a low-level cultivator in this lifetime. How can he improve his cultivation? If this pretty boy hadn't climbed up the social ladder, he would probably still be a trash at the first level of Qi Refining."

He looked down upon people like Zhou Sui. Even if they succeeded in Foundation Building, it would be highly unlikely for them to become cultivators at the later stage of Qi Refining.

But unfortunately, this guy had good luck, was arrogant, and won the hearts of female cultivators.

He was extremely jealous of this pretty boy.

"Senior brother, what should we do then?" Xu Tianze asked.

"Forget it, since that kid is timid, it's not good to forcefully invite him. Forcing him might expose our flaws," the black-robed cultivator said.

"Besides, we have already invited many independent cultivators this time, which is enough for us to have a good meal."

"That kid is staying in Misty Cloud City, so we can't take action against him."

"Plus, there are three female cultivators at the later stage of Qi Refining. It would be easy to alert them. Let's spare that kid's life for now."

A cruel glint flashed in the black-robed cultivator's eyes, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Yes, senior brother," Xu Tianze said eagerly.

As the saying goes, killing and setting fires are easy, but it's hard to cover up the evidence.

This was how they, demonic cultivators, often operated. They would frequently engage in transactions without any investment, deceive other cultivators, and ambush them in the wilderness.

Only by doing so could they become rich overnight and gain a large amount of cultivation resources.

Otherwise, relying on making talismans, when would they be able to earn enough money to buy Foundation Building Pills?

(End of this chapter)