Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 371 - 369 Still Strong and Energetic in Old Age
Chapter 371: Chapter 369: Still Strong and Energetic in Old Age
Chapter 371 -369: Still Strong and Energetic in Old Age
Just within a month, the Qingfu Square branch prosperously opened its doors on Liuhua Island.
On the opening celebration day, not only did Lord Ning Daoran, the island master himself, attend to offer his congratulations, but even Chen Liang, the Great Elder of Kunpeng Immortal City, came with a group of Golden Core cultivators to celebrate.
Moreover, he brought a handwritten note from City Lord Lin Tiannan, simple words “May your business prosper” that undoubtedly coated Qingfu Square’s Liuhua Square branch with a layer of gold.
If the backing of Liufeng Square Market was a Late-stage Golden Core Cultivator, then the current backing of Liuhua Square Market was a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator, plus the backing of the entire Kunpeng Immortal City!
Naturally, all Loose Cultivators who were watching the developments poured into Liuhua Square Market without any suspense.
Ning Daoran also understood the courtesy of reciprocity. Before Chen Liang left, not only did he send over ten thousand kilos of Purple Jade Spirit Rice, but he also gifted ten kilos of the finest Spiritual Tea on the island for Lin Tiannan to enjoy.
Chen Liang arrived joyfully and left joyously, his smile nearly splitting up to his ears.
Yet this caused the business at Liufeng Square Market to suddenly cool down compared to the bustling business at Liuhua Square Market.
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Liufeng Island, Island Master Cave Mansion.
“It’s utterly hateful!”
Huang Yihan lightly slapped the desk and said, “These past few days, our market’s business has diminished by at least fifty percent, with many cultivators and family forces already proposing to cancel their leases.”
“Who would have thought that Ning Daoran could actually invite Qingfu Square.”
Nangong Rou’s beautiful eyes were filled with envy as she said, “What’s even more hateful is that Lin Tiannan is so biased towards Liuhua Island. Isn’t Liufeng Island, Chigua Island also under Lin Tiannan’s jurisdiction?”
“Rou’er, stay calm.”
An elderly Zhao family ancestor frowned and said, “How many times do I have to tell you to keep your composure? Although the market’s business has significantly declined, we shouldn’t just give up. In the coming days, we should attract more forces, lower the rents, and refund the difference to those who have already rented shops. We need to slowly build up the reputation of our Liufeng Square Market.”
“Hmph…”
Nangong Rou cast a resentful glance at Zhao family’s ancestor, “Husband, you still have the nerve to say~~”
“You’re just too impulsive.”
Zhao Family’s ancestor tenderly stroked Nangong Rou’s beautiful face, his eyes filled with affection.
“Uh.”
Huang Yihan, who was having tea, almost spat it out into his cup.
“If that’s the case, I’ll return to Chigua Island for now, I won’t disturb you two any further.” Being tactful, Huang Yihan quickly turned and left.
As soon as the Cave Mansion’s restrictive spells flickered, a fierce battle began, and about half a minute later, Nangong Rou was lying on the massive chest of Zhao Family’s robust ancestor, flushed and sweaty, softly saying, “You, my consort, I really misjudged you initially, I didn’t expect you to still be so vigorous in your old age.”
“Hahaha indeed…”
In the Zhao Family Ancestor’s hearty laughter, there was a slight hint of sheepishness.
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Thus, the business at Liuhua Square Market thrived day by day, and soon after, the earnings accounted for over ninety percent of the profit of the Three Liuhua Islands.
With its advantageous opportunity, Liufeng Square Market could not even afford to contest this.
Just like that, two years swiftly passed.
In this year, Ning Daoran turned 252 years old.
At this moment, within the Liuhua Island Master’s Cave Mansion, a strand of Spirit Cloud soared into the sky, bursting out of the mansion and forming a vast Spirit Cloud about thirty miles in radius across the island!
After over a hundred years of meticulous cultivation and refining, the Green Water Turtle, which Ning Daoran had placed great hopes on, was finally about to reach Core Formation!
Suddenly, the phenomenon of Core Formation enveloped the Three Liuhua Islands!
In the pond within the Cave Mansion, the Green Water Turtle’s body had grown significantly, and its shell was massive, about ten meters in radius, already resembling a small island when resting on the water surface.
“Little Gui, stay strong, achieve Core Formation in one go!”
Ning Daoran tossed out dozens of high-quality True Blood Pills with a raise of his hand!
“Brother Ran, I will do my best…”
The Green Water Turtle swallowed all the True Blood Pills in one gulp, and instantly, a surge of majestic Blood Qi began to flow within its body. Soon, the Spirit Cloud above it also began to sway gently.
Two days passed, and another anomaly occurred.
On the turtle’s shell, ancient illuminated texts began to appear, flickering with Spirit Light. These texts were ethereal and supremely sacred, exuding a strong ancient aura.
“Hm?”
Ning Daoran frowned.
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As he looked up, he noticed that these ancient texts were even reflecting in the celestial firmament, flickering and disappearing within the Spirit Cloud above, as if performing some ancient ritual.
As Ning Daoran had predicted years ago, the Green Water Turtle had an exceptional lineage, possessing both water and wood attributes. Now that it was about to complete Core Formation, it had reached a crucial stage of lineage ascendance.
Soon after, the Spirit Cloud gradually retreated, and the Green Water Turtle commenced its Condensed Liquid Core Formation.
“My lord.”
At that moment, Sui Zhuyue entered from outside, her fine eyebrows slightly furrowed as she said, “Lord Huang from Chigua Island seeks an audience.”
“What has brought him here?”
Ning Daoran slightly furrowed his brow, and stepped forward to head out.
Huang Yihan is the Island Master of Chigua Island. Though he is currently allying with Liufeng Island and starting the Flowing Wind Square Market to oppose Ning Daoran, he still needs to give the necessary respect openly.
“Fellow Daoist Huang, long time no see.”
Ning Daoran offered tea with a smile: “May I know what brings Fellow Daoist here so suddenly?”
“Daoist Ning, you are clearly pretending to ask. It is naturally because of the Core Formation Phenomenon.”
Huang Yihan said, “Who is forming the core? Judging by the phenomenon, it seems not to be a human. Could it perhaps be a Spiritual Beast from Fellow Daoist’s residence?”
“Exactly.”
Ning Daoran did not hide it: “When I was young, I happened to come across a wild lake, and by chance, I took in a Green Water Turtle. After many years of cultivation, it is finally starting to form its core. The phenomenon you saw is indeed the Core Formation Phenomenon.”
“Such an unusual turtle?”
Huang Yihan’s eyes burned with curiosity: “May I have the honor to see it?”
“Not possible.”
Ning Daoran shook his head: “Not to mention that it is currently a critical stage of Core Formation, even if it weren’t, this turtle is one of my trump cards, and is always kept hidden from others. I hope Fellow Daoist Huang understands.”
“I see.”
Huang Yihan nodded, “In that case, I won’t disturb any further and will take my leave.”
“Farewell, Daoist.”
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Liufeng Island, the Island Master’s Cave Mansion.
Huang Yihan explained everything.
“So, it’s a Green Water Turtle about to form its core.”
Nangong Rou frowned slightly: “If just the Core Formation is causing such phenomena, we should not underestimate its power after core formation. It might already possess the combat power of a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator as soon as it reaches the Early Stage. With Ning Daoran being empowered like this, how are we going to handle it?”
The Ancestor of the Zhao Family looked indifferent, “So what? It’s just a Third-tier Early-stage Spiritual Beast. I can take its life within three moves. What’s there to worry about?”
“Don’t forget both of you.”
Huang Yihan said deeply, “Ning Daoran also has a Third-tier Mid-stage Spiritual Deer. Though this deer has only appeared a few times, it made a deep impression on me. Its cultivation is unfathomable, and its combat power might not be less than Ning Daoran’s. If Fellow Daoist Zhao truly wants to avenge Zhao Xin, it’s better to think carefully first.”
“Since when did I vow to avenge Zhao Xin?”
The Zhao Family Ancestor’s eyes grew colder, “He’s merely a descendant. If lost, another can be born. When I will strike to eliminate the scourge that is Ning Daoran depends on my own situation and has nothing to do with others.”
Huang Yihan slightly smiled, “Exactly as Fellow Daoist Zhao said. I dare to ask, are you preparing for Nascent Soul formation?”
“Nascent Soul…”
A trace of madness flashed through the eyes of the Zhao Family Ancestor, “Hmph, Nascent Soul formation is not so simple. How many Golden Core Perfection cultivators have died at this threshold in the world? But do you really think that without a Nascent Soul, I cannot kill Ning Daoran? You underestimate me, rest assured, when it’s time to take his life, I will do it myself.”
Huang Yihan did not say anything more.
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Months later.
The Green Water Turtle successfully formed its core, transforming into a Third-tier Early Stage Spiritual Beast. After its Core Formation, it transformed into a youth dressed in green robes, with a soft and tender voice, always following Ning Daoran and calling him “Brother Ran.”
During this time, Ning Daoran engraved all the inscriptions found on the shell of the Green-water Turtle into his mind. Eventually, in consultation with Little Bai, they confirmed that these inscriptions were part of the Spirit Turtle Inscriptions—one of the four great ancient Divine Scripts of the Demon Clan!
“Master.”
Excitement surfaced on Little Bai’s face: “This Spirit Turtle Inscription is one of the ancient opportunities. When I was young, my father told me that in our Human World, the four great ancient Demon Clan Inscriptions had been lost for tens of thousands of years. I never envisioned that the bloodline reversion of the Green Water Turtle would reveal these scripts again. Although these Spirit Turtle Inscriptions are incomplete, they are still a gift from heaven.”
“Indeed.”
Ning Daoran’s face filled with excitement: “What if I completely integrate these Spirit Turtle Inscriptions? What might be the outcome?”
“Perhaps it would grant Master a method that only existed in the Ancient Era.”
Therefore, Ning Daoran decided to go into seclusion, starting to focus on studying these Spirit Turtle Inscriptions.
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However, trees desire calm but winds will not subside.
During Ning Daoran’s retreat, several incidents occurred on Liuhua Island, and these were all reported directly to Ning Daoran’s secluded Cave Mansion by Sui Zhuyue.
Firstly, an attack by Robbery Cultivators hit Liuhua Square, resulting in the loss of several shops. This group of attackers even included Golden Core stage Great Cultivators, putting Liuhua Market in a passive position.
For this, Ning Daoran specifically refined a large White Feather Flowing Sound Array and handed it over to Sui Zhuyue to set up, bringing tranquility back to Liuhua Square. Moreover, Liuhua Island financed, hiring a Golden Core Early Stage Great Cultivator named Xue Gui from Kunpeng Immortal City to guard inside the market. Currently, Liuhua Island is extremely wealthy, and the commission for a Golden Core Early Stage is just a drop in the ocean.
A few months later, another major incident occurred.
A merchant ship from Qingfu Square was attacked by Robbery Cultivators in the Wuwan Sea, suffering heavy losses, losing at least a hundred thousand Spirit Stones worth of Talismans. This incident even escalated to the Qingfu Square headquarters in the Capital, where Zhao Yuanlong got a thorough scolding.
Although he didn’t blame Ning Daoran, the incident was clearly not entirely Liuhua Island’s fault.
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“Hum~~~”
A figure walked out of the Cave Mansion Restriction, Ning Daoran emerged, frowning: “The situation is getting bigger and bigger; it seems that we really need to give Liufeng Island a serious beating.”
Little Bai felt a surge of excitement internally, saying, “I will accompany Master on this trip!”
