Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 823 - 372: Dragon Blood Fruit Ripens; Vitality Enhanced
"Fellow Daoist Xu, you’re too kind."
Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan sipped their Spirit Tea, smiling slightly.
This was already their second visit, both sides were well-acquainted, with less formality and more casualness.
After a brief chat, the topic naturally shifted to the recent happenings in the cultivation world and the sights of the outer seas.
In the height of conversation, Xu Ping seemed to mention casually that he had successfully crafted a Fourth Rank talisman.
"Oh?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu actually crafted a Fourth Rank talisman?"
Liang Ming’s hand paused slightly as he raised his tea, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.
For Nascent Soul cultivators like them, Third Rank skills are easy, but Fourth Rank requires an extremely strong gift.
It’s important to know that most Nascent Soul cultivators don’t possess Fourth Rank skills, showing its difficulty.
"Indeed."
A humble smile appeared on Xu Ping’s face as he nodded slightly, "I exerted tremendous effort and luckily succeeded in crafting a Fourth Rank Lower Grade Thunder Escape Talisman."
Revealing that he crafted a Fourth Rank talisman was not Xu Ping showing off.
He had two objectives in doing so.
The first was to open up the market for his talismans.
Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan, as cultivators of the Mystic Water Sect, were highly capable and undoubtedly knew many Nascent Soul cultivators.
If he could involve them, there would be no worry about market access.
Perhaps in the future, he could even assign the distribution task to them, making things much easier for him.
The second was to seek higher-level skills.
Realize that Fourth-rank Upper Grade skills are mostly monopolized by top forces, and seeking them is no simple task.
Building a good relationship with them would surely be beneficial in planning for Fourth-rank Upper Grade skills.
"Please have a look, Fellow Daoists."
As he spoke, Xu Ping took out the Fourth Rank Thunder Escape Talisman and placed it on the table.
Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan scanned it with their Divine Sense and knew it to be an authentic Thunder Escape Talisman.
This Fourth Rank talisman, which enhances one’s escape abilities, would be useful to both of them.
"Unfortunately, Xu Mou hasn’t been in the outer seas for long. Although he crafted a Fourth Rank talisman, there is no network to exchange resources with other Daoists." Xu Ping shook his head helplessly.
Upon hearing this, Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan understood his meaning.
Liang Ming collected his smile and said earnestly, "To be honest, my Mystic Water Sect has industries in all major market towns in the outer seas and maintains good relations with many fellow Daoists."
"If Fellow Daoist Xu can trust me, our couple can handle the distribution of the talismans effortlessly."
"We will ensure you receive the most reasonable price and find the best customers!" His words were sincere and direct.
"Exactly!"
Lei Jingyan chimed in, her voice crisp, "Fellow Daoist, focus on talisman crafting. Let us handle these tedious transactions."
"You just need to focus on drawing. As for materials, sales channels, and other resources you need, our couple at Mystic Water Sect can help gather them."
Seeing the undisguised expectation and enthusiasm in the eyes of this cultivator couple before him, Xu Ping understood.
The first step was a success.
He picked up his teacup and smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming knowingly: "With such words from Fellow Daoist Liang and Fairy Lei, Xu Mou is reassured."
"Then... I will have to trouble you both in the future. We can discuss the details slowly."
"That will not be a problem at all!" Liang Ming laughed heartily, "Being able to collaborate with Fellow Daoist Xu is truly a blessing for us."
The subsequent negotiation went smoothly.
With mutual understanding between both parties, they quickly finalized the framework of their collaboration.
Each year, Xu Ping would provide Liang Ming and his spouse with two Fourth Rank talismans and a certain number of top-tier Third Rank talismans.
In exchange, the Liang couple would mobilize all Mystic Water Sect channels to gather the rare main materials Xu Ping needed for crafting Fourth Rank Puppets.
When Xu Ping handed Liang Ming a detailed jade slip listing the materials needed for Fourth Rank Puppets, he already had an idea.
Xu Ping was preparing to advance to a Fourth Rank Puppet Grandmaster.
However, Liang Ming did not say much.
If Xu Ping truly had extraordinary talent and became a Fourth Rank Puppet Grandmaster,
that would be a status even higher than a Fourth Rank Talisman Master.
...
With the deal concluded, the atmosphere between the three became even more cordial.
During idle chatter over tea, Liang Ming seemed to casually, yet intentionally, disclose some information regarding the Ancient Demon Hall to Xu Ping.
Having been in the outer seas for years, Xu Ping was naturally aware of the renowned Ancient Demon Hall. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
It is said that the Hall does not remain in one place, appearing every century at a weak point in the space within the outer seas.
Within it are not only cultivation techniques, magical treasures, and Spirit Pills left by ancient cultivators but also heaven-defying Spiritual Objects that can help Core Formation cultivators form a Nascent Soul.
There are even opportunities for Nascent Soul cultivators to break through bottlenecks, as occasionally rumored.
The most sensational event occurred two thousand years ago when it opened,
when an obscure late-stage Core Formation cultivator found a magic blade of ’pseudo-Supreme Treasure’ grade in a side hall.
It is said that the magic blade had such astonishing power, it caused a celestial phenomenon! As soon as the news spread, the entire outer seas went mad.
Several Late-Stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivators personally took action, setting up a net to seize it, but they did not even see the shadow of that Core Formation cultivator.
This event was considered a sensational mystery case in the outer seas, lasting hundreds of years.
However, Xu Ping currently has little interest in the Ancient Demon Hall.
The Hall’s notorious reputation is well-known, with frequent instances of Nascent Soul cultivators falling within it.
Although he far surpasses ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, he must still be careful and cautious.
He plans to wait until his cultivation breaks through to mid-stage Nascent Soul, with Divine Techniques comparable to a Late-Stage Great Cultivator, before ’scavenging’ in the Ancient Demon Hall.
By then, he will truly control the situation safely and firmly grasp opportunities in his hands.
For now, the most important thing is to accumulate.
