Seeking Immortality In The Cultivation World

The development of that secret realm is not going smoothly at all.

In addition to the Purple Cloud Sect, even the Great Zhou Sect has dispatched five Nascent Soul cultivators!

The reason is that someone accidentally alarmed the two Qingtian Giant Pythons that were lurking there.

These fourth-rank demonic beasts are equivalent to Nascent Soul cultivators!

It seems that the Qingtian Giant Pythons are a couple and are inseparable every day.

The five Nascent Soul cultivators come from different sects, so it is naturally impossible for them to truly unite and besiege together. Each person values their life greatly.

Therefore, a plan was made to set up a killing formation and set up a large formation on the periphery to suppress and kill these two fourth-rank demonic beasts.

As a result, the poor Independent Cultivators in the city became the labor force for setting up the formation, all for the sake of obtaining the elusive Foundation Building Pill.

Ji Ning naturally doesn't need this thing; he joined purely because of his adventurous spirit.

For several days, he didn't leave his small building, not even responding when called for a meal. If it weren't for occasional sounds coming from the small building, Lin Xiu would have thought that he had gone mad.

Finally, Lin Xiu took out a voice transmission talisman from Hong Jie and explained the situation.

There was silence on the other end for a while.

"Wait for me!"

Less than an hour later, the long-unseen Hong Jie finally appeared in his home.

The fragrance was still so intoxicating, and the towering mountains under her red dress still made people dizzy.

She took out a wooden box and handed it to Lin Xiu.

"Inside is a pill. Give it to him in case of an emergency!"

Lin Xiu didn't even look at it and casually threw it into his storage bag, then smiled.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll embezzle it?"

Hong Jie still smiled, her eyes full of warning.

"I bet you won't dare!"

But the meaning of warning in her eyes could be felt by anyone.

Lin Xiu pretended not to see it and leisurely said, "It's time to pay the rent!"

The look in Hong Jie's eyes immediately became interesting.

"So, it's still the timid and greedy Lin Fellow Daoist!"

As she spoke, she threw ten middle-grade spirit stones on the table and got up to leave.

"Don't bother me if there's nothing important. I've been busy lately!"

But Lin Xiu followed her out.

"These are not enough. Let's calculate the maid fee and food expenses together, shall we?"

Hong Jie was so angry that she disappeared in a puff of smoke.

A few days later, Ji Ning finally came out looking refreshed, greatly surprising Lin Xiu with his recovery ability.

He was truly like an indestructible cockroach.

Did he secretly hide that pill?

Ji Ning ate five large bowls of rice and a whole spiritual pig leg before wiping his mouth.

"That secret realm is very interesting. Although there are two fourth-rank bugs guarding it, it doesn't seem as simple as it appears."

Then he picked his teeth with a toothpick and looked at Lin Xiu.

"What do you think?"

Lin Xiu shook his head. Well, obviously!

How would he know if he hadn't been there?

"Well, you're not thinking of going to your death, are you? The rent must be paid!"

Ji Ning threw thirty spirit stones at him with a disgusted look.

"How interesting. I have to see for myself what tricks are hidden there, right?"

But Lin Xiu didn't respond. He extended his hand forward.

"What about the money for the previous talismans? Let's give a 30% discount for our friendship. Fifteen middle-grade spirit stones."

The latter's eyes were spewing fire as she reached into her storage bag and searched for a while, only taking out six pieces.

"The rest will be settled later. Give me thirty more!"

"I don't have any more. I sold them!"

Lin Xiu got up and started to clean up the dishes, making it very clear that he was seeing the guest off.

"Hmph, stingy!"

Ji Ning walked out of the small building with an arrogant stride.

Li Yingxue and Qin Yawen laughed and stumbled beside them.

"You're so wicked, husband."

However, Lin Xiu casually placed the chopsticks and bowl on the table, acting as if it was only natural.

"This effeminate man has too much curiosity. What if he really becomes cannon fodder? Where will I find his father for money? It would be a messy account, even blood brothers settle their debts!"

A head suddenly appeared outside the door.

"Who are you calling effeminate?"

"You've been eavesdropping!"

The next day, Lin Xiu and Ji Ning coincidentally left the house at the same time, not saying a word along the way.

When they reached the intersection of Wangxiang Street, Lin Xiu grabbed Ji Ning's hand and threw a stack of talismans into his palm.

"These are not discounted!"

Then he turned and walked away.

Ji Ning looked at his back and then at his own hand.

"Hmph, what a character!"

...

At this time, the streets were filled with notices recruiting independent cultivators for the Da Zhou Sect, offering various benefits to the struggling lower class in the market, hoping they would become cannon fodder for them.

Lin Xiu paid no attention, as seeking wealth and status amidst danger was not his pursuit!

He entered the Qian family's old shop as if he knew the way, and Zhang Xiaoer immediately welcomed him into the guest room and poured him spiritual tea.

Before long, Qian Boss hurried over.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, long time no see. You look even more spirited!"

Lin Xiu clasped his hands together.

"Thanks, thanks!"

Then he embarrassingly took out a stack of talismans.

"I overestimated myself. Out of the two hundred materials, I only managed to refine forty-three. It's truly embarrassing!"

Qian Boss took them and inspected them.

"For a first attempt at refining high-grade talismans, Fellow Daoist Lin's talent in talisman Dao is quite impressive!"

He touched the patterns on the talismans.

"However, why are they all 'Mysterious Ice Shield' of the water element?"

Lin Xiu forced a smile.

"To sell more spirit stones, otherwise I'd be at a loss!"

Defensive talismans, whether they were Law Weapons, various talismans, formation discs, or other types, were generally valued one-tenth higher than offensive ones.

The theory of "the best defense is a good offense" was basically suicidal in the cultivation world.

And of course, the main reason was that his medium-grade water attribute spiritual root had a higher success rate and greater power in refining water element talismans.

Qian Shopkeeper laughed.

"That's true! Fellow Daoist Lin's talisman quality has always been top-notch. Our shop will still purchase them at a price one-tenth higher than usual, reducing your losses. How about one medium-grade spirit stone per talisman?"

Lin Xiu quickly stood up and clasped his hands.

"Thank you very much!"

The cost of purchasing two hundred materials was forty medium-grade spirit stones, but if he sold them at one stone each, it would be forty-three stones.

It seemed like a profit of three stones, but considering the time and the cost of delaying cultivation, it was indeed a loss for a high-grade talisman master.

However, Lin Xiu was good at hiding his true abilities and would not suffer losses.

Just then, a loud shout came from outside.

"Wait, Qian Boss, how can you treat two high-grade 'Mysterious Ice Shield' talismans differently?"

With these words, a middle-aged cultivator walked in.

Lin Xiu tilted his head and took a look.

Qi Refining sixth layer!

He wore a blue medium-grade robe and had a small sign hanging from his belt.

Lin Xiu secretly smiled and lowered his head to drink tea.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Chang, please have a seat. Zhang Zhen, quickly pour some tea!"

Qian Boss's eyes twitched slightly and he immediately stood up.

But this cultivator had a displeased expression and stared at Lin Xiu, who sat motionless.

"No need to sit!"

He walked a few steps to the opposite side of Qian Boss, his face gloomy.

"Qian Boss, we have a long-standing relationship, so even if I advance to high-grade, I will still share some talismans with your shop. Last time, you made excuses and sold out of materials. I didn't mind. But you must give an explanation. Why is the one I refined only worth ninety spirit stones?"

Then he pointed at Lin Xiu.

"But he's worth one medium-grade spirit stone?"