Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 670 - 320: Compensation with Fourth Rank Puppet Materials_2
Shh!
The final sword sliced through the air, its sword qi leaving a shallow mark on the wall of the cave dwelling before gradually dissipating.
Only then did Xu Ping halt his actions, sheathing his sword and standing tall.
As usual, he opened the proficiency panel.
[Cloud Heaven Sword Skill Mastery: 748/1600]
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"Still more than 900 points away from perfection."
Seeing the panel’s display, Xu Ping couldn’t help but smile slightly.
At this rate, in no more than ten years, he would be able to grind it to perfection level.
By then, the power of his sword array should be able to advance even further.
"And my cultivation, it will probably take another twenty or so years to reach perfection."
Xu Ping’s gaze fell to the section listing his realm, carefully assessing his cultivation progress.
However, he wasn’t too anxious.
After all, there’s more than a century left before the invasion of the Wind Origin Realm, which should be enough time for him to break through to the Nascent Soul level.
As long as he can achieve Nascent Soul formation before the realm invasion, he would at least possess the power to protect himself during that calamity, and not become cannon fodder.
But how to plan for the Spiritual Objects needed for Nascent Soul formation is indeed a matter that requires careful consideration.
His plan was to seek help from a Celestial Alchemist, exchanging goods for goods.
With his cultivation breakthrough enhancing his ripening ability, he could mature some precious Spirit Medicine to trade for the Spiritual Objects required for Nascent Soul formation, which seemed a feasible approach.
Furthermore, with the Water Lake Mouse breaking through the Fourth Rank transformation, typical Nascent Soul cultivators naturally wouldn’t dare to target him.
As for formidable cultivators at the mid-stage Nascent Soul level, ordinary Spiritual Objects for Nascent Soul formation probably wouldn’t interest them, as their vision is much broader.
"I’ll plan this carefully after my swordsmanship breakthrough."
Xu Ping thought silently to himself and then closed the proficiency panel.
With greater strength, he naturally felt more at ease.
Especially in this Cultivation Realm where the strong are revered, without sufficient strength, any plans are but illusions.
Days later, the ceremony celebrating True Monarch Yun Qing’s Nascent Soul formation concluded successfully.
During the ceremony, numerous representatives from various factions came, and the Tu royal family sent a female cultivator named Tu Ziyao to offer their congratulations.
But none of these involved Xu Ping.
He merely sensed the grandeur of the ceremony from afar and continued to immerse himself in his cultivation.
...
After the Nascent Soul ceremony ended, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons gradually returned to tranquility.
In the blink of an eye, half a year passed quietly.
On this day, an unexpected visitor arrived at Celestial Cyan Peak.
True Monarch Yun Qing came to visit him!
Upon hearing Xie Lu’s report, Xu Ping’s demeanor froze for a moment.
"What is this person here for?"
Once he reacted, Xu Ping’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.
To demonstrate power?
To issue a warning?
Or for some other purpose?
Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, yet he couldn’t arrive at a definitive conclusion.
"Got it."
Xu Ping replied through Divine Sense transmission, took back his magic sword, tidied his robe, and vanished from the subterranean cave dwelling.
Being a newly risen Nascent Soul in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, True Monarch Yun Qing held high status and power; he could not refuse him at the door, especially when they hadn’t yet openly torn their relationship.
Now, with the other breaking through to Nascent Soul formation and shining like the sun in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, he must handle this carefully.
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At Celestial Cyan Peak, in a graceful guest hall.
Sitting at the main seat, Xu Ping wore a smile with a calm demeanor.
True Monarch Yun Qing was dressed in blue, with a handsome face, and carried himself with elegance, appearing every bit the perfect gentleman.
"True Monarch Yun Qing’s personal visit leaves me feeling unduly honored," Xu Ping raised his cup and spoke politely.
"Friend Yan is too courteous. We are both pillars within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and should naturally foster closeness."
True Monarch Yun Qing smiled gently, like a spring breeze, warm and kindly.
"Pillars?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ping raised his eyebrows slightly, catching a hint of peculiarity.
This True Monarch Yun Qing actually used the term "pillars" to describe him?
Could this True Monarch Yun Qing be seeking reconciliation?
This seems contrary to logical behavior.
Having not reached out for reconciliation while at the Golden Core Realm, True Monarch Yun Qing should only be more arrogant after breaking through to Nascent Soul.
Why is he now offering friendship?
Thoughts surged through Xu Ping’s mind, but his expression remained unchanged.
He chuckled softly and spoke:
"What kind of pillar am I, a mere Golden Core cultivator? True Monarch Yun Qing is indeed the most important pillar in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons after True Monarch Lan Ling."
"Ah, it seems Friend Yan still holds some resentment against me!"
True Monarch Yun Qing sighed slightly, a trace of regret appearing between his brows, "It was my wrongdoing to send Xiangyu Master to test Friend Yan when you first joined the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."
This honest confession, accompanied by his sincere expression and tone, would seem a genuine apology to anyone observing.
However, it only made Xu Ping more wary.
"Inside this storage bag are two sets of Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet materials, offered as a token of apology to Friend Yan."
Saying this, True Monarch Yun Qing took out a storage bag and pushed it toward Xu Ping.
"Two sets of Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet materials?"
"Token of apology?"
Xu Ping’s eyebrows faintly furrowed, maintaining composure on the surface.
Knowing the preciousness of Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet materials, even to Nascent Soul cultivators, these are no ordinary items.
Could this person truly be here for reconciliation?
Xu Ping felt like there was more complexity to this matter.
However, since True Monarch Yun Qing openly resolved past grievances, he could not refuse to accept the token.
Moreover, he was indeed collecting Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet and Fourth Rank Puppet materials, which were of great use to him.
After a brief moment of thought, Xu Ping decided to go along and accept the generous gift, waiting to observe further developments.
