Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 58 Blessed Land

a few days later.

A dense forest.

The light was dim, except for a few bright pearls hanging high, radiating a soft glow.

Amidst the shadows, several figures, their heads and tails hidden, drifted in.

Fang Qing, wearing a bamboo hat and a black cloak, was also among them.

Clearly, he's here again for another exchange event, the kind that's practically a black market.

"This time, I want to display a bit of wealth, just enough to attract a few Tribulation cultivators, but not enough to tempt those at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Fang Qing's eyes flashed as he prepared to use his magic to forcibly convert a destined person into a disciple, who would then act as his eyes and ears.

With his current Qi Condensation Level 8 power, plus his high-grade magic artifacts and second-tier talismans, he could defeat even a Qi Condensation Level 9 expert. As long as he didn't provoke a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was basically fearless.

Of course, before taking any action, they would definitely use divination to predict good or bad fortune, so as not to get themselves into trouble.

At this moment, he had used the Dao Sheng Pearl to conceal four layers of cultivation, transforming himself into a cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Conquest.

It's not that I don't want to be too low-level, but I admire the little guys on the first or second floor who come to the exchange meeting to flaunt their wealth, which makes it seem a bit like fishing.

He leaned against a pine tree and waited for a while before seeing more than thirty people gathered around him.

"Everyone... you all know the rules, right? Money and goods are settled at once, and once we leave the forest, we don't acknowledge it."

A tall, hoarse-voiced male cultivator spoke first, his cultivation at the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm was enough to intimidate everyone present.

"Of course... I have a piece of 'Ruined Walls and Clear Rain' here, which I wish to exchange for some pills to improve my cultivation..."

Before the burly man could finish speaking, an elderly man with a hunched back and resembling a dwarf preemptively began the transaction, displaying his spiritual resources.

"Hmm... Its water is clear and dark, with a subtle Qi... It is indeed a Qi-infused spiritual water. This 'Clear Rain on Broken Walls' requires finding a place that was once densely populated but is now just ruins. The timing must be carefully calculated, and the spell must be cast each time to retrieve it. It will take several years to find this place... It's a difficult task."

Fang Qing glanced at it, made an assessment, but wasn't very interested.

This water is of little use to him, and the amount is too small.

The other cultivators were quite interested and made offers one after another: "Old man... do you want a Blood Pill? I have three 'Blood Sinking Pills'!"

"Three is too few, at least five."

The dwarf old man refused outright.

Unfortunately, his spiritual object lacked appeal, and after asking around, he had no choice but to retreat dejectedly.

"This humble woman possesses a 'Gloomy Flower,' which she wishes to exchange for three 'Blood Core Dates.' If that is not possible, the blood essence of mortals will suffice, but the quantity must be substantial..."

A petite female cultivator with a voice like a nightingale emerging from a valley stepped forward and displayed a strange spiritual plant in her hand with a black stem and white glowing leaves.

This item was quite popular, perhaps because female cultivators could accept blood and qi. There were many bidders, and in the end, the woman chose the one with the most blood and qi and made the purchase.

Soon, it was Fang Qing's turn to make the deal.

Fang Qing thought for a moment, then took out several boxes and opened them, and various colors of light instantly lit up.

"That's... 'Bright Fire Yang Essence'?"

"Radiant Platinum Essence? That's a huge piece!"

"And the 'Heavenly Spirit Flower'?"

A chorus of exclamations erupted around them, and many cultivators' eyes turned greedy.

Fang Qing watched this scene, sighing inwardly, "This world is indeed lacking in spiritual resources... Even a mere Qi-level item has attracted so many covetous eyes."

He could sense that the owners of those gazes became even more eager and undisguised after they realized he was only at the mid-stage of Qi Conquest.

"Ahem!"

Seeing this, the burly man who had spoken first had to step forward to barely quell the agitated crowd, but his gaze towards Fang Qing was equally hostile: "What do you want in exchange?"

"The Zhenshui cultivation technique and the Jishui spiritual object... both require the Dao Foundation level."

Before Fang Qing could finish speaking, the dwarf old man and the petite female cultivator both laughed: "Wishful thinking! You think you can exchange mere Qi Refining Spiritual Resources for a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object?"

"Of course not... we just need to find another channel or source of information."

Fang Qing's expression remained unchanged: "But if there is definite information, after I confirm it, I can use one of these items as payment."

"I know!"

"Hehe... I know that too."

Upon hearing this, many people immediately echoed in agreement.

This was certainly not because they all knew about the treasure, but rather because they were preparing to use it as bait to lure Fang Qing, this big fish.

Fang Qing, however, was good-natured and left his contact information and address with each of them, intending to see later which one had the opportunity to be converted by him.

……

After the exchange meeting ended, the cultivators did not leave.

The burly man who started first laughed loudly: "Fellow cultivators, it's time for our exchange again... The most talked-about event in Ba County recently has undoubtedly been the discovery of the sword cultivator's cave near Fuzhoufang, hasn't it? This matter has even suppressed the chaos in Tianshui, and many of our fellow cultivators who were originally in Tianshui have gone there in groups to seek opportunities... Does anyone know the inside story?"

"I've heard about this matter as well."

An aged voice rang out: "It is said that it is a cave dwelling left behind by a Dao Foundation Sword Cultivator... There are many benefits to be found there."

"Hehe... Old man, you only know one side of the story, not the other... That cave dwelling is just an appetizer. According to the first wave of cultivators who obtained the cave dwelling owner's will, the cave dwelling owner should be the personal disciple of the famous Purple Mansion Sword Cultivator, Master Yanbo."

Another middle-aged woman's voice rang out: "Speaking of that Master Yanbo, he was once a renowned sword cultivator in our ancient Shu lands. How many powerful cultivators at the Purple Mansion level did he kill with that 'Enjoy to the End' technique?"

"The cave dwelling of Master Yanbo's disciple?"

"Master Yanbo is a role model for us independent cultivators. He was able to reach the Purple Mansion realm as an independent cultivator..."

Mentioning a Purple Mansion True Person elicited an even more enthusiastic response from many cultivators.

"Oh!"

The petite female cultivator who had previously taken out the gloomy flower scoffed, "A rogue cultivator? You really believe that? Ordinary rogue cultivators outside the realm can't even gather enough foundational cultivation techniques, let alone talk about the Purple Mansion Secrets. Besides, even if they were to obtain the inheritance of a predecessor by chance, where would they get their Qi gathering and cultivation resources? Not to mention, they are sword cultivators known for their killing power!"

"In our ancient Shu, let alone a Purple Mansion, even the appearance of a Dao Foundation without any foundation would be thoroughly investigated by the higher-ups..."

At this point, all the cultivators fell silent.

Fang Qing also felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart: 'This lousy place... is under tight control.'

"If I achieve Dao Foundation Establishment in the future, I'll probably need to find a powerful backer, otherwise, it's hard to say what will happen..."

In fact, he already had some plans in mind in this regard.

"Hehe... I don't care about what kind of disciple Master Yanbo is. I only know that Master Yanbo was once a Purple Mansion cultivator and had the ability to construct blessed lands... Since you mentioned Master Yanbo, could it be that you have found a clue about the Yanbo Blessed Land?"

An old woman looked at the burly man who had started the fight, her tone questioning.

"A blessed land amidst misty waves?"

Upon hearing this, some of the rogue cultivators were bewildered, while others, who knew their stuff, became excited: "An opportunity! A tremendous opportunity! This blessed land is teeming with spiritual energy and produces many spiritual treasures... It's far better than the outside world, not to mention it's the place where a Purple Mansion cultivator passed away. If we can find it, wouldn't we have the Purple Mansion cultivation technique and that 'Enjoy to the End' flying sword?"

The atmosphere gradually warmed up, but Fang Qing inexplicably thought of the noblewoman who asked for the clue "Enjoy life to the fullest" at the exchange meeting in the Kitchen God Temple.

'Could it be that the emergence of the sword cultivator's cave is related to that woman?'

Fang Qing pondered inwardly. Of course, even without divination, he knew that if the Blessed Land of Misty Waves were to emerge, the scene would be even more magnificent and dangerous!

"Anyway, I'm definitely not going, so it's none of my business."

……

After the exchange meeting ended, Fang Qing was the first to leave.

He took out his long-unused Green Leaf Boat and slowly flew through the air.

Sure enough, soon after, several beams of light rushed over, carrying a strong sense of ill intent.

"The ones who are going to their deaths have arrived."

Fang Qing laughed loudly and raised his hand to release three Fire Cloud Talismans!

Stab it!

The scorching fire elemental power surged into the sky, transforming into clusters of red clouds, their range incredibly vast, enveloping the several streaks of light behind them.

Boom!

In an instant, several cultivators were reduced to charred remains before they could even utter a scream.

Only two beams of light, one pink and one pitch black, were used to block the attack with great difficulty, and the beams fell to the ground.

Fang Qing released his escape light and saw a dwarf old man and a petite girl, both with fear in their eyes: "Eighth level of Qi Convincing?"

"Haha, a fish has taken the bait, isn't that great?"

He laughed heartily, but his gaze swept towards a spot not far away.

"They were definitely fishing."

At the exchange meeting, the burly man who had reached the ninth level of Qi Convincing felt his hair stand on end and dared not engage in a magical duel. He made a hand seal, transformed into a dark streak of light, and vanished without a trace...

"They're quite cautious. Their escape technique is impressive. I wonder what kind of magic it is?"

Fang Qing commented.

"So that my lord may know, that person is the mastermind behind this exchange event, named 'Murong Jiu,' who is usually timid as a mouse, likes to hide, and is famous for his 'Mysterious Wave Vast Step'..."

The dwarf old man bowed deeply: "I beg you, sir, to spare my life. I will serve you faithfully and find this man's whereabouts... To tell you the truth, this robbery was entirely orchestrated by Murong Jiu behind the scenes."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Fang Qing glanced at the petite female cultivator again. She had removed her veil, revealing a delicate face. Combined with the large expanse of exposed skin from her clothes being burned and destroyed by the fire clouds, she evoked an indescribable sense of desire.

"Who are you? What lineage do you follow? What is your level of cultivation?"

He turned his head and looked at the dwarf old man.

"This old man, Xu Hei, cultivates the [Female Earth]..."

"【Female Earth】?"

Just as Fang Qing was about to say something, the old man suddenly reached out with both hands, and his emerald green fingernails sprang up, gleaming with a crystal-clear luster.

This swift movement further revealed the old man's superb martial arts and agility, indicating that he had definitely reached the level of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm!

If it were an ordinary cultivator who had just completed the Qi cultivation ritual, being ambushed like this at close range by a martial arts grandmaster would likely have suffered a great loss!

Fang Qing smiled slightly, his right hand turning a brass-like color, and he slapped out.

Snapped!

Under the strong wind, each fingernail broke off and flew backward instantly. The old man screamed and his chest caved in as he fell to the ground like a rag doll.

"Such a strong physique."

The female cultivator did not attack; instead, she licked her cherry lips and said, "My name is Bai Ling, and I cultivate the [Rising Sun] technique. Greetings, fellow Daoist!"

"【Fang Ri】? What is your relationship with the Hehuan Sect?"

Fang Qing's expression immediately became extremely solemn.

"Fellow Daoist, you also know the name of the Hehuan Sect? The cultivation method I practice is indeed passed down from the Hehuan Sect..."

Bai Ling smiled sweetly, and then she saw a fist grow infinitely larger in front of her.

"I was going to choose you, but now it seems you should just die!"