Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 1971 - 1973: Unexpected Harvest

The Mu clan’s village was raided at midnight, and soon enough, everyone knew who the attackers were, leading to incessant curses verbally denouncing Feng Jun as despicable and untrustworthy. Some even loudly cursed, saying that this karma would block his path.

But if anyone dared curse him like this, Yun Buyao would crazily rush over to kill them, disregarding her own safety.

Of course, with Qu Jianlei, Feng Jun, and Kong Ziyi supporting her, she didn’t suffer too many heavy injuries.

While Kong Ziyi was providing support, he surprisingly found the time to ask, "Mountain Master Feng, don’t you mind this kind of karma?"

"Haha," Feng Jun laughed indifferently, answering casually, "The so-called Heavenly Dao Karma is half divine will, half human actions. In my eyes, people from the Mortal Realm are people too. Isn’t it right to compensate for murder? Shouldn’t the beneficiaries be implicated?"

"Then for me... what kind of karma is really significant?"

Even though the surroundings were filled with the sounds of battle, his voice remained perfectly clear.

This kind of heart-piercing statement, upon reaching the Mu clan members’ ears, even reduced some of their will to resist.

Once most of the Mu clan members were either dead or wounded and could no longer put up a fight, Yun Buyao walked through the darkness, systematically delivering the final blow.

Others started searching everywhere, looking for the location of the treasure chambers.

Feng Jun, seeing them search fruitlessly for quite some time, couldn’t help but point in a direction, "There are people over there; it’s probably the prison. Free them first and be careful."

It really turned out to be a prison, holding more than thirty people. Aside from two errant Mu clan disciples, the rest were surprisingly spare candidates for cauldrons, which was truly shocking.

Among them, there were seventeen who hadn’t undergone cultivation, all from the Mortal Realm. Fifteen had cultivated; seven were from the Mortal Realm, captured soon after entering the Cultivation World, and eight were natives of the Cultivation World!

To think that one-fourth were natives of the Cultivation World! This was simply too astounding.

But after investigating further, they found that Master Xinfeng wasn’t as bold as it appeared. Among these eight people, five were "designated cauldrons," meaning their roles were already confirmed.

Logically, designated cauldrons shouldn’t receive such treatment. They should enjoy various privileges, focusing solely on cultivation. These five were imprisoned because— they didn’t want to become cauldrons!

In other words, among the Mu clan members who had just been slaughtered, there might have been some intending to "fulfill the agreement" as cauldrons.

Among the remaining three, one was a disciple who escaped from the Yinsha Sect, possessing a Water-Gold constitution, more suited for the Taiqing Sect, but the Yinsha Sect didn’t want to benefit Taiqing, so they gave him a cultivation technique.

As a result, he still learned his future direction, decisively choosing to escape, only to be captured by Master Xinfeng, who figured this person was destined to die, so why not keep him as a reserve cauldron.

Only two were genuinely local natives, captured by Master Xinfeng, demonstrating the Mu clan’s respect towards the Cultivation World.

In short, these thirty-two cauldrons sufficiently proved how malicious the Mu clan’s actions were, not to mention the testimonies that stated the Mu clan sent thirty or so cauldrons out every year.

Yu Qingzhu, who could be said to be the member most opposed to killing in Luohua City, gritted his teeth upon seeing this scene, "They deserve to be killed!"

But there was also good news, which was these thirty-two people—especially the seventeen from the Mortal Realm and the five who "planned to violate the agreement" as cauldrons—each possessed enviable constitutions.

Zhang Caixin’s interest was piqued, whispering softly to Feng Jun, "We could recruit some of them."

"Let’s discuss that later," Feng Jun, also quite interested, but now wasn’t the time for such discussions, "Search carefully again for the Mu clan’s treasure chambers."

At this moment, Master Guyue spoke, "Alright, Mountain Master Feng, can’t you just deduce it?"

He knew that Mountain Master Feng was training his subordinates, but couldn’t the group of Qi Refinement novices be trained later?

Feng Jun chuckled, finally directing everyone to the locations of the two treasure chambers.

Generally speaking, clans of this caliber divide their treasure chambers into two: one being the public vault, the other a secret vault known only to a few.

The harvest in Mu clan village proved substantial. Master Xinfeng had truly amassed quite a collection; apart from other things, their secret vault contained five Lifespan Extension Pills!

However, Qu Jianlei indicated that those in such businesses typically have more Lifespan Extension Pills; he previously handled various dirty jobs for the Crimson Pheonix Sect and knew much about these gray industries, understanding their logics well.

Cultivators who need cauldrons are often nearing the end of their lifespan with dim hopes of breakthrough; they will go to all lengths gathering things like Lifespan Extension Pills, unlikely lacking similar items.

So when a suitable cauldron appears, should one choose to prolong life or take a final gamble?

Thus, exchanging Lifespan Extension Pills for an apt cauldron is a normal choice, while those who haven’t broken through after using cauldrons will also pay high prices for more Lifespan Extension Pills to live a bit longer.

So to Master Xinfeng, the Lifespan Extension Pill is more like a form of currency—at least a harder currency than the Spirit Stone.

Feng Jun definitely had to give a nod of appreciation to those who helped with five Lifespan Extension Pills.

Master Guyue accepted one unceremoniously, stating that he didn’t need it but it would be quite suitable for supporting younger generations.

Kong Ziyi also accepted one, saying she hadn’t eaten this thing before and it’s good to have on hand just in case.

Qu Jianlei, however, refused, saying he had already consumed more than one lifespan-extending treasure, so... better leave it for those who need it.

After that, everyone didn’t pause anymore. Feng Jun packed Yun Buyao and the cauldrons into the Spirit Beast Bag, and the good Feng Jing also drew out the Soul-Suppressing Pagoda to take people in. Finally, Feng Jun led four people back to White Pebble Beach through the footprints.

After returning to White Pebble Beach, Kong Ziyi and Master Guyue took their leave, while Qu Jianlei automatically sought concealment in the front courtyard.

Feng Jun released the people from Luohua City and Yun Buyao, while Mi Yunsan by the side first cried out, "Buyao, you’re here? I missed you to death!"

The two of them chirped away, while the people of Luohua City exchanged glances, Zhang Caixin spoke out, "The day has dawned, let’s rest first... Qingzhu, come with me."

"Wait a moment," Feng Jun spoke up, he took out a Lifespan Extension Pill and then a fruit, "Qingzhu, you initiated this matter, you should have a share in the harvest... do you want the Lifespan Extension Pill or the Evergreen Fruit?"

The origin of this incident, Yu Qingzhu’s question "Is there a Lifespan Extension Pill" was indeed inappropriate, but he couldn’t blame her; being new and uninformed, she was a bit rash—but he felt her filial piety shouldn’t be blamed.

Therefore, he simply fulfilled her wish, and that Evergreen Fruit was also obtained from the Mu Family Village.

"Eh?" Zhang Caixin couldn’t help but ask, "This incident was because of... Qingzhu?"

"Not because of me?" Yun Buyao was surprised too, "Weren’t they going to use me as a cauldron... attracted by my physique?"

Although she was young and her appearance was ordinary, her killings were so vicious that no one dared to underestimate her. After a moment of silence, Gao Qiang spoke up, "The boss says it’s because of whoever, then that’s how it is."

Just at this time, someone entered from outside, it was Nie Chifeng, "You’ve finally returned... brought back more people?"

She cast a casual glance and immediately noticed Yu Qingzhu—no wonder she could become Feng Jun’s goddess, her appearance advantages were truly irresistible.

Nie Chifeng noticed this unfamiliar beauty; however, the next moment, her brow furrowed, "Profound Yin physique?"

"Wow..." Yun Buyao gasped, she herself was Innate Pure Gold, always hiding everywhere, hence she understood very well what physique most attracts greed, "With a Profound Yin physique, no wonder such a commotion was stirred up."

Upon hearing her words, the people of Luohua City collectively fell silent; many didn’t know how strong the Profound Yin physique was, but the boss constantly mentioned that Yu Qingzhu’s physique couldn’t be revealed, which everyone knew.

However, Zhang Caixin, who was in charge of all records in Luohua City, knew about the advantages and disadvantages of different physiques. She looked at Feng Jun suspiciously, "Profound Yin?"

Feng Jun looked at Nie Chifeng with discontent, "Could you please watch your words?"

Nie Chifeng, who had slain the Crimson Dragon in her youth, although after practicing the Kan-Li Secret Spell had placed her whole heart on Feng Jun, was ultimately fiery in temperament. Hearing this, she furrowed her brow and, irritated, spoke out, "Everyone here is your people... I can’t say?"

"You can say," Feng Jun was a bit helpless, "You can say whatever you want, just don’t say it outside."

"I’m too lazy to gossip outside," Nie Chifeng habitually retorted him, then her eyes brightened, "Evergreen Fruit?"

It should be known that she was already over five hundred years old, as an Out-of-Dust person; reasonably, she should have passed away, but she had a miraculous encounter, one stronger than the Lifespan Extension Pill. She had seen many lifespan-extending treasures, so it wasn’t surprising she could recognize it at a glance.

Yu Qingzhu, acting steady, did not consult her but instead looked at Feng Jun, "Thank you, boss, I’ll repay you in the future... which one do you suggest I choose?"

"The Lifespan Extension Pill gives thirty years, the Evergreen Fruit ten to fifteen years," Feng Jun said solemnly, "I suggest you choose the Evergreen Fruit; choose rightly, not just the pricey option."

Elder Yu’s health could bear the Lifespan Extension Pill, but its effect... could be uncertain; too much supplementation could be poisonous.

He initially didn’t give Yu Qingzhu the Lifespan Extension Pill, partially due to concerns that Elder Yu couldn’t handle it.

"Ten to fifteen years," Yu Qingzhu murmured softly yet quickly raised her hand, taking the Evergreen Fruit, "I heed the boss’s advice... can’t it be extended any longer?"

"Extending lifespan is not just extension, it’s an act defying heaven," Feng Jun said with a wry smile, "If there were other choices, would I not help you? Your elder’s situation... you understand better than I do."

Yu Qingzhu didn’t dwell on this, but instead tilted her head to look at Nie Chifeng, earnestly asking, "May I ask, how did you identify my physique?"