My construction materials are weird

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Luo Feng. Although this congratulation is long overdue, I hope you will forgive me."

In front of the Xuanluo Cave Mansion, Wei Qiancheng, who had returned from Jiang Province, congratulated Luo Feng.

"How could I dare? Fellow Daoist, please don't make fun of me,"

The two were old friends, so their conversation was particularly relaxed.

"As expected of the Dao Lord's work, truly extraordinary."

Wei Qiancheng surveyed Luo Feng's cave mansion, the Xuanluo Cave Mansion.

The names were chosen by the cave mansion's owners themselves, but the nine top-grade cave mansions were given the prefix 'Xuan,' allowing the owners to name them as they pleased.

For example, Luo Feng's cave mansion was called the Xuanluo Cave Mansion.

It was named after his surname, also implying the meaning of 'Xuan Yuan Da Luo'.

The nine top-grade cave mansions could be said to have the aura of immortal abodes.

Seemingly hidden among the mountain peaks, they appeared and disappeared amidst the swirling clouds.

Beside the bridge, a bamboo forest swayed in the wind, making rustling sounds, as if telling timeless secrets.

Occasionally, colorful butterflies fluttered, skimming the water's surface, creating ripples.

Passing through the stone bridge, one came to a long corridor paved with bluestone slabs, with various strange beast statues placed on both sides. They were either mighty or peaceful, quietly guarding the tranquility of the cave mansion.

At the end of the corridor was a jade palace shrouded in clouds, its glazed tiles shimmering in the sunlight, like a fairyland.

Inside the immortal cave mansion, the furnishings were simple yet elegant, with a sandalwood table, a few chairs, and a jade chessboard on the table, next to a few pots of freshly boiled spiritual tea.

Outside the window, the sea of clouds churned, sometimes appearing, sometimes disappearing. Working at sunrise and resting at sunset, the years were peaceful, as if isolated from the world.

From time to time, immortal cranes leisurely strolled on the green lawn outside the cave mansion, bowing their heads to forage, or spreading their wings to fly high, stirring up a gentle breeze.

Here, Luo Feng and Wei Qiancheng laughed heartily, their laughter intertwined with the clear breeze and flowing water, adding a bit of liveliness and joy to this secluded immortal cave mansion.

From here, one could get a glimpse of the reality.

After all, Qingyun Mountain had been developing for three or four years and had formed a complete system.

Although it couldn't be said to be exactly the same as the immortal cultivation world, it had everything it should have.

For example, the spiritual tea that Luo Feng brewed was produced by Hundred Herb Pavilion, ranging from entry-level to extraordinary level, barely meeting the needs of the cultivators on Qingyun Mountain.

Occasionally, if there were any stocks left, they would be snatched up by the cultivators in Nanshi.

Spiritual tea was not simply for enjoyment; if it were, it wouldn't be so in demand.

In this era where everyone was trying to outdo each other, drinking tea purely for personal preference was not sustainable.

The spiritual tea of Hundred Herb Pavilion must have other effects, otherwise, it wouldn't be so popular.

Not only spiritual tea, but also various green pines and cypresses, rare flowers and exotic grasses were also the business of Hundred Herb Pavilion.

Xuanhuang only gave them a general idea of the cave mansion, and the decoration and embellishment were not included.

The appearance of this place, the appearance of an immortal abode, was decorated by Luo Feng himself in these two months.

After all, he was the number one person this time, the first of the nine top-grade cave mansions. If he kept it as it was, without any embellishment, it wouldn't be right.

Even if he could bear it and take his time, there would inevitably be gossip.

Luo Feng had to spend a lot of savings to renovate the cave mansion.

For example, the construction, the stone bridge, the long corridor, the jade palace, etc., were the business of the College Alliance.

And the butterflies flying, the cranes chirping, etc., were the business of the Spirit Beast Sect.

As for how to arrange it, how to make it look good and fit the scene, and how to maintain an elegant and tasteful layout that conformed to the layout and furnishings of an immortal cave mansion, that was the business of the谛听楼 (Diting Tower), specializing in Feng Shui.

And the invisible formations were the business of the Origin Array Sect.

Various rare spiritual herbs, spiritual flowers, and spiritual beasts were the business of the Small World Alliance.

And so on…

All of these cost money. Each of the Eight Great Sects had its own business and unique skills.

From the initial scattered combination, after so long of development, they had established their own means of making a living and strengths.

For example, the previously popular construction industry was now gradually being withdrawn by the Four Great Families, and the Eight Great Sects and some other small forces and large families were beginning to take over.

Qingyun Mountain had formed a complete system.

It just cost a lot of money.

"Alas, only after having a cave mansion did I realize how much it costs, especially my Xuanluo Cave Mansion… Fortunately, the Eight Great Sects that took over only charged the cost price, using me for publicity, otherwise, even if I sold myself, I wouldn't be able to come up with so many points."

As they talked, Luo Feng began to complain.

In just two short months, his life had undergone a three hundred and sixty-degree transformation, from a rogue cultivator to the owner of a cave mansion.

His cave mansion covered nearly ten miles, a very large foundation.

"Haha, this is the happiness of having troubles," Wei Qiancheng laughed.

He was very happy to see his old friend's distressed look; he was a bad friend.

"I was lucky enough to get first place, which is equivalent to becoming a benchmark, not only a positive benchmark but also a target for enemies. It's difficult for me to keep a low profile," Luo Feng said with a wry smile.

This was also the reason why his cave mansion was built so magnificently.

If he had kept it as it was, someone might have fabricated news saying: Luo Feng disrespects Xuan Shi, and Xuan Shi gave him a cave mansion, but he squandered it so much, etc.

Enemies or jealous people would definitely say that about him.

"Strength is the key. You are currently at the center of the storm, in extreme danger, which is also the purpose of my visit. However, seeing you, I am relieved that you have not been carried away."

Wei Qiancheng also became much more serious.

"How could I dare? I know my own weight very well and dare not be irrational."

Wei Qiancheng was really afraid that his old friend would become dizzy with success because of his sudden fame.

Now it seemed that Luo Feng had not disappointed him.

Wei Qiancheng did not come the first time he received the honor; he was two months late.

This was done out of the feelings of a true friend.

I am by your side when you are down, but I deliberately wait when you are glorious.

"These are okay, the most important thing is that the Four Great Families, the Eight Great Sects, and other forces or individuals are all exploring my cultivation method," Luo Feng said solemnly.

"Hmm!" Wei Qiancheng nodded and remained silent for a while without speaking.

His old friend's cultivation method was the most eye-catching this time. The entire Qingyun Mountain, and even the entire cultivation world, were struggling with the true will.

The tempering of the will was not only mentioned in the opening remarks of the various cultivation methods of the Dao Lord, but also repeatedly emphasized as crucial.

Cultivators also paid the most attention to the tempering of the will.

Suddenly, Luo Feng appeared, whose will was stronger than usual, not achieved by special physique, soul, or spiritual fetus, but purely by cultivation method, which was very eye-catching.

"What are you thinking? To be honest, many people within my Divine Cultivation sect are inquiring, knowing that I have a close relationship with you. Many Divine Cultivators have intentionally or unintentionally mentioned this point."

Wei Qiancheng didn't say it too clearly, but Luo Feng understood the meaning.

The Divine Cultivators also hoped to obtain such a method, but Wei Qiancheng suppressed it.

"It's not that I don't want to reveal it, but I'm also exploring it, and it's not mature at all. If I rashly spread it out, it will only increase deaths. But, if I say that, everyone will definitely not believe it."

Luo Feng said with a conflicted expression.

Wei Qiancheng believed it. Based on his understanding of his old friend, his old friend had no need to deceive him.

However, as Luo Feng's old friend said, others would definitely not believe it and would say: You just don't want to reveal it, selfish and self-serving.

People's mouths are on their faces, and Luo Feng can't control what others want to say.

Moreover, Qingyun Mountain doesn't have this rule, there is no requirement to spread one's own cultivation methods, whether or not to reveal it to the outside world depends entirely on the individual.

But!

Is that how it should be just because that's how it is?

Not necessarily.

The complexity of the human heart needs no further elaboration, Huang Mei has something to say.

There is no mistake in one head, one hair, one inside, one appearance, one look!

Especially methods related to strengthening the will, which cannot be replaced by ordinary methods.

Luo Feng had carefully considered that if he stubbornly kept it secret, then his future would be full of bumps and thorns.

All cultivators want him to announce it, but he insists on not doing so, then what does he think he is?

"What are your plans?"

Wei Qiancheng couldn't think of a solution either.

This time, even his subordinates intentionally or unintentionally mentioned the 'Will Method' when he came, which shows how much attention it's getting.

"The longer I can keep it, the better. I need to perfect it little by little... Fellow Daoist, do you know, what I fear most is that when I announce it, they will say that it's wrong, that I must still be holding back, that I want to harm them."

Luo Feng's face turned pale, and he said with some fear.

Wei Qiancheng was silent.

This situation was indeed likely to occur.

Wei Qiancheng knew the most about Luo Feng's method and also understood its difficulty.

Luo Feng himself said that sometimes he succeeded purely by luck, or because he had special talents that he didn't understand.

That's why he could make it work.

This meant that this Will Method had great risks and belonged to a cultivation method of gambling with one's life.

If one day, Fellow Daoist Luo Feng couldn't bear it anymore and revealed it to the outside world, what if others didn't believe it?

If others saw that it was so dangerous, with a nine-in-ten chance of death every time, wouldn't that be deceiving people?

If it's so dangerous, how did you, Luo Feng, succeed?

Don't tell us it was purely by luck, we don't believe it.

"Perhaps, you can try Fellow Daoist Wu Tong's path."

Wei Qiancheng said after thinking for a long time.

"Wu Tong, Gu Poison Wu Tong, Consecrated Elder of the Merit Hall?" Luo Feng asked.

"Yes, it's him!"

"Him?" Luo Feng fell into deep thought.

Wu Tong's path of Gu Poison was also very famous, equally dangerous, and looked very evil.

If it weren't for Qingyun Mountain's relaxed environment, Wu Tong's Gu Poison path would be called a demon in any cultivation world.

Wu Tong himself didn't dare to spread it widely, fearing being implicated, fearing karma adding to his burden.

Therefore, he gave his Gu Poison path to the Merit Hall.

To learn his Gu Poison method, one needed to be screened by the Merit Hall, which avoided many troubles.

Even if a Gu Poison cultivator harmed living beings, at most his luck would suffer some price, and he would bear some karma.

No one would hold him accountable.

It's not that there haven't been disasters caused by Gu Poison; they have occurred many times in recent years.

Even after experiencing the Merit Hall's screening, accidents still happen.

These accidents include many things, such as cultivators developing new Gu Poison techniques based on the Gu Poison method, which would then belong to them and could be spread at will.

Also, some cultivators die unexpectedly, and others obtain it.

In short, it's impossible for accidents not to happen.

In recent years, there have indeed been events caused by Gu Poison, but they haven't caused any major waves.

The reason is simple: this is the era of opening up new frontiers.

The Gu Poison method is only a little evil, but it doesn't represent strength. Who isn't strong among current cultivators?

If after endless years, the hierarchy is strict, the rulers are deeply rooted, and the world's development stagnates, with high-end resources all monopolized.

At this time, if a Gu Poison method suddenly spread, it would definitely cause a huge disaster.

Because this Gu Poison method would have the ability to crush the methods circulating on the market.

But that's not the case now.

Now, even the complete and unadulterated Gu Poison method doesn't make the list, and the founder of the Gu Poison method, Wu Tong, can't even be considered a strong person, so how could it cause a major upheaval?

Even if it did, it would be quickly extinguished.

Not only would it be extinguished!

The experts who extinguished it would also complain: This technique is so weak, yet so evil? It's only faster in cultivation speed and has more bizarre methods. Other than that, it has no merit at all. Just burn it and tear it up.

Times are different.

In any case, Wu Tong handled it very well, and no one bothered him.

"This is a path!" Luo Feng said after pondering for a long time.

He could also do this, hand over the cultivation method to the Merit Hall, so that no one would say he was concealing anything, right?

He dared to deceive others, but would he dare to deceive the Merit Hall?

Once the Merit Hall fully recorded it, it would mean that the suspicion of deliberately concealing it was cleared.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, thank you, this path is good."

The more Luo Feng thought about it, the happier he became. A large part of the problems he had been worrying about recently had been solved.

Why a large part and not all?

Because Wu Tong is a Consecrated Elder of the Merit Hall, who does he think he is?

He only has the title of the number one rogue cultivator in will, without the powerful umbrella of the Merit Hall.

If others still wanted to make trouble for him, he would have no backing.

"Well, it's good that you understand. What you need to do now is to be low-key, low-key, and even more low-key, and transform it into your own strength as soon as possible. As long as your strength is sufficient, all the problems you are currently facing will be easily solved."

He added: "Star Mother Yuan Jun is about to conquer a realm, and this event is receiving a lot of attention. To be honest, this time, returning from the frontier province, one is to see you, and the other is for this matter. This matter has a great impact, and it has covered up some of the attention on you, so you must seize the time to strengthen yourself."

This was a true friend, thinking of Luo Feng in every way.

And it was the kind of genuine concern, not just empty words.

"Fellow Daoist, I know," Luo Feng nodded solemnly.

"It's good that you understand. Strength, still strength, strength is the most important thing. Look at Star Mother Yuan Jun, conquering a realm is not as simple as it seems, it's complicated. It means that Star Mother Yuan Jun has methods to target realms, otherwise she wouldn't have made such a move. And what is a realm?"

"A realm is the essence of heaven and earth, far surpassing the essence of a small world... Think about it, if you had the means to break through a realm, what kind of situation do you think you would face?"

Luo Feng: ... (End of this chapter)