Seeking Immortality In The Cultivation World

"Isn't this Lin Fellow Daoist? Congratulations on your progress in cultivation!"

A loud voice suddenly rang in Lin Xiu's ear, startling him.

He thought to himself that he had been so preoccupied these days that his vigilance had decreased significantly!

When he turned around, he saw an old acquaintance, his former creditor - Gao Jun.

He had actually reached the fifth level of Qi Refining!

To be honest, after not seeing him for two years, Lin Xiu thought this person had already turned into the excrement of a demonic beast...

"So it's Gao Qian... Fellow Daoist. It's been two years, and you're even more impressive than before!"

He wasn't just flattering; Gao Jun did indeed look much more spirited than when he used to lend money.

His indigo-colored robe faintly revealed flowing array patterns, indicating that it was a high-quality item on par with Ji Ning's. He no longer had a storage bag at his waist, probably having switched to some high-level storage Law Weapon, and his face was glowing with red light.

Gao Jun proudly waved his hand and said, "I made a little fortune. How can I compare to Fellow Daoist? I even live in a second-tier small courtyard in the city center. I can't even find the way in!"

Lin Xiu quickly humbled himself and said, "It's just luck. I'm sharing a place with someone else. I'm just a middle-grade talisman master. It's hard to afford living on my own."

Upon hearing this, Gao Jun immediately laughed and said, "You only find that poor place somewhat decent because you're used to it. Brother, let me show you how to make a fortune. It's very simple!"

Lin Xiu immediately shook his head.

The word "simple" in this person's mouth meant there was a risk, and risk meant his life would be in danger, which contradicted the rules he had set for himself.

Gao Jun laughed and said, "I know you're timid, afraid to do dangerous things like licking the blade. But this one is completely safe. You don't even have to leave the city. Let me show you!"

Before Lin Xiu could refuse, Gao Jun grabbed his shoulder and started walking forward. Lin Xiu struggled a bit but found that he was no match for someone at the fifth level of Qi Refining, so he reluctantly let himself be dragged along.

Moreover, this person didn't seem malicious, so Lin Xiu didn't want to take out talismans to attack him...

After turning a corner, they stopped in a place just a stone's throw away from the Hall of Stewards.

In front of them was a three-story building shining with golden light.

"The Joyful Gambling House" - these four large characters reflected the sunlight, causing Lin Xiu's eyes to ache.

"Gao Fellow Daoist, a casino!" Lin Xiu turned around and wanted to leave.

Gambling was absolutely forbidden; those who dabbled in it would meet a miserable end.

Gao Jun seemed a bit displeased and said, "Fellow Daoist, are you short on spirit stones? I can lend you some. Just go in and play a few hands. It's much faster to make money than refining talismans. If you win, it's yours."

Lin Xiu could only say, "Gao Fellow Daoist, I am indeed short on spirit stones, but for the past forty years, I've been plagued by bad luck. Recently, I've also encountered a bottleneck in talisman refinement. It's really..."

As soon as he mentioned "bad luck," Gao Jun immediately moved his hand away.

"This thing is really ominous. Forget it then. If you need anything, you can find me at the Hehuan Tower. Also, if you know any other ways to get into the city center's small courtyards, please let me know. I can't go back to the Panchang River area."

Hehuan Tower...

Lin Xiu almost looked at Gao Jun as if he were looking at a dead person.

"In that case, I'll take my leave!"

Lin Xiu casually glanced at the huge tower standing tall in the courtyard of the Hall of Stewards.

The defense formation of Ping'an Market had been completed a month ago.

The main tower, serving as the eye of the formation, reached a height of a hundred zhang. In addition, there were twelve auxiliary eyes scattered throughout the entire market, collectively supporting a grand formation capable of defending against attacks below the Nascent Soul stage.

This should have given him a sense of security, but for some reason, he always felt a chill down his spine.

...

Back at home, he glanced at the storage bag.

Most of the initial fortune he had acquired was already gone, and with the purchase of a thousand materials today, there were only a few left.

But there was no problem with daily household expenses.

Li Yingxue was consolidating her realm in the bedroom, while Qin Yawen was cultivating in the side room. He didn't disturb them and instead turned around and went downstairs to start refining talismans.

After successfully refining seven in one go, he was in a great mood.

Because he didn't want to buy talisman materials at high prices, he hadn't refined any for several months. He relied solely on pressing the bed board to improve his experience. He thought that his lack of practice would lower the success rate, but unexpectedly, it had actually increased to fifty percent!

Out of a thousand attempts, five hundred were successful. Based on the current store's buyback price of twelve low-grade spirit stones per talisman, that would be sixty medium-grade spirit stones. After deducting the cost, he would have forty-five left.

Although it couldn't compare to the highest market price, with the increase in success rate, the profit was quite good.

Stretched my old waist and heard someone busy in the kitchen, but it was already evening.

I walked over and found Qin Yawen clumsily cooking spiritual vegetables. The sliced demon meat next to it was unevenly cut and looked extremely unappealing.

"Husband, Sister Xue'er is still cultivating, so I wanted to try..." Qin Yawen knew she didn't do well and looked embarrassed, tugging at her clothes.

Lin Xiu looked at her with a smile, feeling helpless.

This girl had no talent for cooking. Even when she practiced with her magic weapon, her aim was speechless, flying everywhere, not hurting others but herself. If he hadn't bought her a medium-grade magic robe, he would probably have to hold a funeral for this concubine who had just entered the door.

"Let me teach you!" Lin Xiu said.

He came behind her, lifted Qin Yawen's hand holding the spoon, and started stirring the vegetables in the pot.

"These spiritual plants are delicious, but there are many nutrient channels in the stems, and they are extremely tough. You need to continuously crush them with spiritual power during the cooking process so that it doesn't affect the taste..."

"Okay..."

"Also, pay attention to the heat. If it's too high, the flavor will evaporate. If it's too low, the vegetables will become soft and the color won't look good..."

"Oh, okay..."

Qin Yawen felt a bit weak all over and couldn't stand properly.

As a result, no one was taking care of the food.

The two of them had already moved the cooking place to the living room.

The grandmaster chair once again bore an unbearable weight...

[You have cultivated with your partner twice and gained flexible experience: 20]

[Your partner's emotional fluctuation: 75]

[Emotional bonus: 2]

[Qingtong: One-star long-distance 370/1000]

[Water attribute spiritual root: Lower grade +233/1000]

Lin Xiu nodded in satisfaction.

At this rate, it would only take about twenty days to advance to the upper grade water spiritual root.

He was looking forward to the surprises that the medium-grade spiritual root would bring to his cultivation.

As for Qingtong, he would deal with it later.

It was a chicken rib-like existence. Every time he saw these two words, he would get a headache.

"Wen'er, are you interested in alchemy?" He thought Qin Yawen's life was too boring and wanted to find some fun for her.

Qin Yawen curled up next to him and looked around the stairs like a thief.

"I don't know. Becoming an alchemist is almost every cultivator's dream, but it requires a lot of medicinal materials."

Lin Xiu patted her fragrant shoulder.

"In a few days, I'll get you an alchemy furnace and buy some low-level herbs and prescriptions. You can try refining a few batches. Maybe you'll be a genius!"

"Really?"

"Yeah, my judgment has always been good."

After tidying up their clothes and making some food, they waited for a long time but Li Yingxue didn't come down. It seemed that she didn't have time to eat tonight.

After eating, the two of them looked at each other and immediately opened the second battlefield—the talisman-making room...

Until midnight, Qin Yawen supported her waist and went upstairs to rest, while Lin Xiu sat cross-legged and began to cultivate diligently.

Now, he was just a step away from the fifth level of Qi Refining. At that time, not only would his cultivation level skyrocket, but his spiritual consciousness would also improve significantly.

And for the production of high-grade talismans, a higher cultivation level would guarantee the speed and efficiency of talisman-making.

Otherwise, if the spiritual energy and spiritual consciousness in his body couldn't keep up and there was a slight stagnation in the middle of the production, the expensive high-grade materials would inevitably become waste, and he couldn't afford to waste them.

Twenty days had passed, and no one had touched the formation at the entrance of the courtyard.

It meant that Ji Ning hadn't come back for more than twenty days.

"This is a beginner, nothing should happen, right?"