Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 656 - 315: An Unexpected Person; Spoils of War_3
With this item, in the future, when he crosses the thunder tribulation, he can enhance his physical strength to reach the true fourth rank level.
By then, even when confronting an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator with just physical strength, he would not fall behind.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hong!" Xu Ping put away the jade box and cupped his hands in gratitude.
"This was promised to Fellow Daoist Xu, no need to thank me." Hongyi smiled slightly.
To Hongyi’s words, Xu Ping just smiled lightly and said nothing more.
He understood that this ’Thunder Transformation Pearl’ was his reward.
Even if Hongyi suddenly reneged and refused to give him this Thunder Transformation Pearl, he would have no recourse but to swallow this silent loss.
This vigilance beneath his calm demeanor was one of the essential reasons Xu Ping had survived in the cultivation realm, a world where only the strong thrived.
"By the way..."
Hongyi seemed to remember something and took out another palm-sized scarlet jade box from within his robe.
"And this..."
He gently lifted the lid, and a rich wave of vitality power instantly surged out from the box.
Inside the box lay a translucent pill.
This pill presented a deep amber hue throughout, with golden veins swirling inside, exuding a pleasing aroma.
"Tier Four Longevity Pill!"
Xu Ping’s eyes flickered, and his breathing became slightly rapid.
A Tier Four Longevity Pill can extend a Nascent Soul cultivator’s lifespan by more than a hundred years.
Even for a Nascent Soul True Monarch, this is an extremely precious treasure.
For a cultivator like Xu Ping, it’s especially so.
Particularly as he inhaled the aroma of the Tier Four Longevity Pill, the mana in Xu Ping’s dantian began to stir restlessly.
Hongyi saw through Xu Ping’s thoughts and chuckled softly, "What, is Fellow Daoist Xu interested in this item?"
"Indeed, I am..."
Xu Ping didn’t conceal it at all and candidly admitted his thoughts, "May I know if Fellow Daoist Hong is willing to part with it?"
His tone was cautious and probing, not hastily proposing conditions but first sounding out the other’s attitude.
"If that’s the case... then this item shall be given to you, Fellow Daoist!"
Hongyi’s response was unexpected to Xu Ping. He smiled slightly, immediately pushing the Tier Four Longevity Pill towards Xu Ping.
"Given to me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ping was momentarily stunned.
The item is so precious, surely he understood its value.
Is it really being given to him just like that?
"What..."
Hongyi teased, "Could it be that you think I’m deceiving you, Fellow Daoist?"
"Of course not."
Xu Ping shook his head repeatedly, "It’s just that this item is too precious; I feel unworthy of accepting it."
At this, Hongyi laughed heartily, "If it weren’t for you today, Ban Jing would have definitely escaped."
"This item for you, you fully deserve it."
At this point, Hongyi paused momentarily, his eyes flashing with deeper meaning.
"However, if Hongyi needs help in the future, I hope you will assist to the best of your ability without refusing."
This is the true core of the matter — the so-called gift is essentially forging a future favor debt.
This is a common interaction in the cultivation realm, where today’s favor is for tomorrow’s repayment.
Of course, there is no right or wrong in this practice; it’s a mutually voluntary transaction.
Upon hearing Hongyi’s words, Xu Ping was silent for a moment, then nodded: "As long as it is within my capability, I will certainly not decline."
Exchanging one promise for a Tier Four Longevity Pill, by any measure, is a highly worthwhile bargain.
"Since that’s the case, then this Tier Four Longevity Pill is yours, Fellow Daoist."
Hongyi chuckled lightly and pushed the jade box into Xu Ping’s arms.
Xu Ping, suppressing the excitement in his heart, expressed another word of thanks and then placed the Tier Four Longevity Pill into his storage ring.
...
After dividing the spoils, it was also time for both parties to bid farewell.
Hongyi suddenly gathered his smile, his gaze became deep and solemn.
He looked into the distance, seemingly scrutinizing the endless horizon, and pondered aloud, "Your refusal to join the Heaven-Suppressing Sect was indeed a wise decision."
"Oh?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ping raised an eyebrow and immediately inquired.
The real reason he didn’t join the Heaven-Suppressing Sect was his concern about his secrets being discovered by such a powerful entity.
And judging by Hongyi’s tone, it seemed the Heaven-Suppressing Sect had some unknown special intentions towards those with great fortune?
Hongyi pondered for a moment and then said slowly, "In the past, given the size of the Heaven-Suppressing Sect, they would never be so eager to recruit those of great fortune."
"But in over a hundred years, due to the spatial tides, the Nanchuan Realm will form several stable space channels with the Wind Origin Realm."
"These channels will break the previous isolation between the two realms, making traversal more accessible."
"By then, the Wind Origin Realm, with its stronger comprehensive strength, will surely invade the Nanchuan Realm."
"Wind Origin Realm?"
"Invasion?"
Xu Ping’s pupils slightly contracted, a look of shock appearing on his face.
Having cultivated for many years, he naturally had some understanding of the various major realms of the cultivation world.
There are a total of eight major realms in the world.
The distances between each realm are extremely vast, separated by endless expansive seas.
Under normal circumstances, even Nascent Soul cultivators find it challenging to cross the seas between these realms.
It’s not only due to the long distances but also because the seas between the realms are filled with various terrifying dangers.
Violent spatial turbulence, lethal spiritual power storms, terrifying demon beasts lurking in the sea, and many other unknown dangers.
However, once stable space channels are formed, it will be an unprecedented catastrophe for the entire Nanchuan Realm.
After all, in the history of the Nanchuan Realm, invasions from other realms were not unheard of.
At that time, the flames of war will spread to every corner, countless sects will perish, and countless lives will suffer.
Even those ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators being able to protect themselves would be a luxury, let alone ordinary Golden Core cultivators.
At this thought, Xu Ping suddenly felt a strong sense of urgency arise in his heart.
He must break through to become a Nascent Soul cultivator within this century, so during the realm invasion, he would have a sliver of ability to protect himself.
Otherwise, he might just become a speck of dust amidst the flames of war.
