Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme-Chapter 871 - 537: Secret Secrets_2
Chapter 871 -537: Secret Secrets_2
He would rise again from the east, reclaiming his foundational business…
“Mr. Ning?”
His chaotic thoughts were interrupted by a call.
Startled awake, Ning Que looked in the direction of the voice, only to see a person approaching, a youth about seventeen or eighteen years old, unremarkable in appearance but with a lively spark in his eyes showing worldly wisdom far beyond his years. It was Han Li, the young servant who had acted as his consultant at the Ruins of Return Marketplace half a month ago!
“So it’s Brother Han.”
Ning Que’s gaze sharpened for a moment before returning to normal as he chuckled and said, “How come you are also on this ship?”
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Half a month ago, Han Li had taken him around the Ruins of Return Marketplace. The two had hit it off and exchanged names, developing a semblance of friendship.
With a loud laugh, Han Li said, “Isn’t it because the Bright Moon Fleet is opening a new route? I came to try my luck and see if I can trade some precious sea goods to earn more spirit stones.”
Ning Que shook his head in admiration and said, “This passion for the path, I am inferior indeed!”
“I also have no other choice.”
With a wry smile, Han Li replied, “With a mixed spiritual root, cultivation is too difficult. Without spirit stones and pills for support, the most I could achieve in this life is the Foundation Establishment. To think of reaching Core Formation, I’d have to work myself to the bone.”
After speaking, his gaze shifted, looking out to sea: “Actually, reaching Foundation Establishment isn’t bad. Without the Scholar’s Palace passing down spells and the Daoist Martial Two Scriptures spreading in the world, with my mixed spiritual root, I would likely be stuck in the mid Qi-Cultivation stage all my life, maybe ending up as a spiritual farmer or a fisherman on some island, living a plain and unremarkable life…”
“Brother Han jests.”
Ning Que shook his head and said, “A mixed spiritual root is nothing serious. With your passion for the Dao and your resilient nature, Brother Han, you are sure to achieve the Great Dao. Not to mention forming a core, even transitioning from Nascent Soul to Spirit Transformation, or even achieving the Return to Void Union, all are possible.”
“Thanks for your auspicious words, Brother Ning!”
Hearing this, Han Li also smiled, then his eyes wandered around: “Recently, more and more cultivators come aboard to explore the sea, not only from the Southern Sea and the Four Wilds Frontier but also from the Central Plains of the Northern Territory. The competition is becoming fiercer.”
“It’s exactly like this in an era of great contention!”
Sighing, Ning Que looked at Han Li, his gaze scanning up and down, noticing nine hanging storage bags, he couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile: “Brother Han, even a Golden Core cultivator might not match up to you with those storage bags.”
“Just making a living!”
With a heh heh laugh, Han Li, unbothered, explained, “Since the Bright Moon Pavilion fleet is venturing out to sea, there’s a plan to open new routes, but it will be done step by step, so the journey will pass many secret realms and Spirit Islands. I plan to buy and sell in waves. The spiritual objects from those secret realms, and the special products from the islands, are all good goods that can earn spirit stones. Brother Ning, why not join me in this venture?”
“Hahaha, you young fellow, really know how to do business!”
As Han Li’s words fell, they heard a teasing laugh.
Both startled, they turned toward the sound, only to see an elderly fisherman draped in a straw coat sitting on the edge of the boat, fishing rod in hand, his expression amused as he looked at them.
With his gaze narrowing, Han Li cautiously asked, “This elder is…”
“Just a fisherman from the Southern Sea, not worthy of being your elder, lad.”
The old man shook his head, and with a flick of his fishing rod, drew a fidgety fish out of the water, landing it in front of Han Li: “You lad, so good at doing business, take a look at this tail fish and tell me its worth. If you can guess right, I’ll give it to you for free.”
“This is…”
With a focused look, Han Li observed the small fish, then said, “This is an Eight-Treasure Fish, unique to the Endless Sea, usually only found in the outer sea. It is said to have blood of a Primordial Sea Beast, its flesh endowed with eight treasure-like effects, highly beneficial if consumed. Its market price should be between three to four thousand spirit stones.”
Well done, this fish is yours.”
The old man nodded and chuckled, “Let me test you again. Since you say the Eight-Treasure Fish has the blood of a Primordial Sea Beast, do you know about these Primordial Sea Beasts?”
“That…”
After a moment’s hesitation, Han Li shook his head, “Although I’ve heard of these Primordial Sea Beasts, I only know them by name, not the specifics. I wonder if you could enlighten me.”
“Hahaha!”The old man laughed heartily, even more delighted: “These Primordial Sea Beasts, also known as Barbaric Gigantic Beasts, are born of the Primordial Barbaric Wastes. Unlike the Demon Race, they don’t attain spirits or wisdom but retain the nature of beasts, with enormous bodies and astonishing combat abilities, including innate talents and divine abilities. Ordinary cultivators are no match for them.”
“These Primordial Sea Beasts and their bloodline-derived unusual fish are unique treasures of this Endless Sea. The Wandao School has been buying them at high prices, seemingly with intentions to cultivate them. Young man, if you can make your mark in this area, I dare not speak of others, but transitioning from Nascent Soul to Spirit Transformation would be more than sufficient.”
“I have here a Beast Taming Skill, specially designed for cultivating such unusual fish. Seeing that you’re a promising young man, I’ll sell it to you for one thousand middle-grade spirit stones.”
After speaking, he tossed a shining fish scale.
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Seeing this, both were silent.
“What, you think I’m cheating you?”
Their reaction made the old man flare up: “This is a unique secret technique that I’ve dedicated a thousand years of meticulous research to.”
“Thank you for your kindness, elder!”
Han Li, seeing this, was forthright: “It’s just that I am financially embarrassed right now, those one thousand middle-grade spirit stones are really…”
“Serves you right for being poor!”
The old man gave him a disdainful glance, pulled back the jade scale, and took the Eight-Treasure Fish with him, leaving Ning Que and Han Li speechless again.
Ignoring them, the old man’s gaze shifted outside the boat, speaking further, “Do you know the origin of this Endless Sea?”
“That…”
The two looked at each other, both full of wonder.
The old man carried on, undisturbed: “Not knowing the Endless Sea, do you know of the Five Domains?”
“That…”
Shaking his head, Han Li showed curiosity: “Elder, do you know its secrets?”
