Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 374 - 368 Qingwei Pure Qi and Qingwei Scripture【Seeking Subscription Seeking Monthly Ticket】_1
"Discovering that the host has been sought by the Lucky Person, Immortal Taiyi, for the Innate Earth, you have the following choices."
"Option one: Agree to Immortal Taiyi and give him a portion of Innate Earth, and receive the reward [Qingwei Pure Qi]. Qingwei Pure Qi: among the one hundred and eight kinds of primordial qi between heaven and earth, Qingwei Pure Qi is the mixed primordial qi of Qingwei True Qi, containing infinite Divine Power, which can strengthen the Primordial Spirit."
"Option two: Refuse Immortal Taiyi, give nothing, and receive the reward [Qingwei Scripture]. Qingwei Scripture: After Immortal Taiyi founded the Qingwei Sect, he realized the Qingwei Scripture and preached it to the world. This scripture, used to cultivate the Primordial Spirit, is comparable to three thousand Dao Techniques."
Seeing the choices, Sha Chen was momentarily stunned.
He knew that Immortal Taiyi had established the Qingwei Sect, but he didn’t expect that Immortal Taiyi would be so remarkable, even possessing the Qingwei Scripture, which could compare to three thousand Dao Techniques.
Each of the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect was indeed formidable: Immortal Yuding found someone exceptional like Yang Jian; Immortal Taiyi found Nezha and established his own sect, the only one among the numerous Golden Immortals to do so.
Immortal Taiyi seemed unremarkable among the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, but the very fact he established his own faction already proved his extraordinary status among them.
It has always been rumored that the strongest among the twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect should be Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, both with equal strength, boundless Mana, and extensive Divine Powers.
But in reality, Sha Chen felt that the most powerful could very likely be the most low-profile, yet sect-founding Immortal Taiyi.
This old fellow was exceptionally low-key, yet possessed boundless Mana.
The ability to establish his own faction definitely indicated his exceptional abilities.
Sha Chen wasn’t particularly interested in the Qingwei Scripture. After all, being comparable to three thousand Dao Techniques was still not the true three thousand Dao Techniques.
As for Dao Techniques that could strengthen the Primordial Spirit, he already had three, so why would he need another one that was merely comparable to them?
As for giving Innate Earth to Immortal Taiyi, Sha Chen didn’t particularly care. It was just a portion, whereas his own supply of Innate Earth was far beyond ten thousand portions—it was a mere drop in the ocean.
The important thing was what he could gain by giving away the Innate Earth.
The reward of Qingwei Pure Qi from the system alone was naturally not enough. While it could strengthen the Primordial Spirit, perhaps it would allow Sha Chen’s Primordial Spirit to outpace his physical body and Cultivation, reaching the Intermediate Stage of Quasi-Saint more quickly.
But what he was considering were the benefits he could gain from Immortal Taiyi himself.
Immortal Taiyi, the founder of the Qingwei Sect, was someone Sha Chen had planned to have his alter ego take as a mentor.
It was rumored that this man had boundless Mana, extensive Divine Powers, and was extremely skilled in Alchemy and Artifact Refining—a rare talent indeed.
Frankly speaking, if he could choose, Sha Chen would want Immortal Taiyi to replace Nezha and accept him as a disciple.
But that was obviously impossible.
It might be impossible to take him as a disciple, but he could still exploit the situation.
After all, Immortal Taiyi was the one seeking his help. If he didn’t slice off a layer of flesh from Immortal Taiyi, wouldn’t it be a shame to his nickname, Sha ’Skin-Flayer’?
But what exactly did he want from Immortal Taiyi?
Sha Chen thought deeply and considered many things.
He then said, "True One, you wish for Innate Earth, and it’s not impossible, but I want to know, what do you need it for?"
Immortal Taiyi replied, "To cultivate Elixirs, and then for Alchemy."
His eyes blazed with passion as he said, "If I could plant the Elixirs needed for Alchemy on Innate Earth, it would also improve the effects of the Immortal Pills refined."
Sha Chen nodded and said, "That makes sense, but what do you think you can offer to trade for the priceless treasure, Innate Earth?"
The best bargaining tactic was to let the opponent name the price.
Immortal Taiyi was clearly prepared, and said, "This poor Daoist is willing to exchange all of the Qingwei Sect’s First-class Immortal Elixirs for the Innate Earth with the River Lord."
Sha Chen asked, "How many?"
Immortal Taiyi answered, "Three hundred and eighty plants."
Sha Chen retorted, "Too few, I’ve grown more than two thousand plants."
Immortal Taiyi was flabbergasted, his eyes shining before he laughed bitterly.
He had established the Qingwei Sect and taken over two hundred First-class Immortal Elixirs from the Chan Sect, and only after years of accumulation had he achieved the current total of three hundred and eighty plants.
It was considered a substantial family wealth, but he never expected it to be no match for even a fraction of Sha Chen’s holdings.
Most likely those are Elixirs cultivated using Innate Earth; indeed, Innate Earth grows Elixirs remarkably fast—I must obtain it, he then thought.
Immortal Taiyi pondered for a while and continued, "Those Immortal Elixirs are all I can offer. I can’t provide more because the Disciples of the Qingwei Sect still depend on me for their subsistence."
Nezha chimed in, "Being in dire straits, I cannot assist my master, which is truly shameful."
He wasn’t claiming to be poor; he truly was impoverished. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
In fact, many cultivators who have made progress, particularly those who have recently broken through and whose cultivation level has soared, are as poor as church mice.
The reason they advance so quickly is precisely because they consume a vast amount of resources, leaving very little in their hands for later Refining.
People like Sha Chen, who even cultivate their own land, reaping a bountiful harvest, are only those who have opened sects and established doctrines.
Immortal Taiyi was one such person, but no matter how powerful the Qingwei Sect was, it was still newly established. There were few talents attracted to it, and moreover, the resources were distributed among the Disciples, and it was not yet time for a vast influx of wealth.
Nezha had been diligently striving to break through in his Cultivation for the past hundred years. How could he possibly have any savings?
Sha Chen said, "If that’s all the capital you have, then you cannot exchange it for a piece of Innate Earth."
Immortal Taiyi immediately showed an expression of regret and said, "River Lord, would you allow me to enter and discuss this with you?"
Sha Chen said, "There’s no need. You are a second-generation Disciple of the Chan Sect and the Sect Hierarch of the Qingwei Sect; I cannot possibly let you in."
Although Sha Chen wanted to win over Immortal Taiyi, his strength was not below his own, and if he were to let him in, he couldn’t be sure he would have an absolute chance of victory.
A trade is a trade. It’s still too early to let him in now.
Immortal Taiyi felt quite regretful. Although he knew that Sha Chen would not let him in, being rejected still hurt.
After gritting his teeth, he continued, "River Lord, I have a Dan Scripture, a divine book for making Immortal Pills, which I’m willing to exchange for a piece of Innate Earth."
Sha Chen said, "Although your Alchemy level is decent, it’s just that—decent, and not necessarily better than mine. To me, the Dan Scripture is dispensable."
Nezha was displeased, thinking that Sha Chen did not understand Immortal Taiyi, and eagerly explained,
"River Lord, my master... the Sect Hierarch of the Qingwei Sect is an Alchemy Great Grandmaster. There are very few under the heavens who can match his Alchemy skills, and the scripture is certainly useful to you."
Sha Chen said, "You should have investigated me. You ought to know that recently, some special elixirs have been circulating in the Demon World. These are specially designed to combat poison, miasma, injuries, and the trials of life, aging, sickness, and death."
Nezha said, "Indeed. Previously, I’ve encountered some top elixirs, made by Great Grandmasters. What relation do they have to you, River Lord?"
At this moment, Immortal Taiyi took out an Immortal Pill and said, "River Lord, could it be this type of Immortal Pill? Such Breakthrough Pills are rarely seen in the world; I have never refined them. I bought it from a Demon King."
Sha Chen glanced at it; it was indeed the Immortal Pill he had made. He had sold it through the Dragon Girl, Lady Di Yong, the Black Bear Spirit, Red Boy, and others.
The Breakthrough Pill in Immortal Taiyi’s hand was of innate spiritual quality, priceless.
For cultivators who encounter bottlenecks, taking it can effectively break the bottleneck and increase the chances of breakthrough.
However, its effects are only helpful to ordinary Da Luo practitioners and below.
Such a treasure requires a large number of elixirs, rare types, and the potency must be concentrated, making the conditions quite stringent.
Fortunately, Sha Chen had everything, and he’d refined some on a regular basis. It was just that he and his followers used only a few, as most of them were sold off.
After all, in their Cultivation, there weren’t many bottlenecks.
Any that did arise were easily overcome with the aid of the Taiqing Colored Glaze Cup and Mystic Artifact of The Nine Orifices, as well as the enlightenment tea and the phoenix trees, among other divine items.
Sha Chen looked at the Immortal Pill and said indifferently, "That Immortal Pill is one I have already refined, so do you think I need your Dan Scripture?"
Nezha was about to speak but then stopped, utterly shocked.
In the end, he chose silence, having nothing to say.
Anyone who could create such an Immortal Pill assuredly had the skills of an Alchemy Great Grandmaster, not inferior to his master, and perhaps even...
Indeed.
Immortal Taiyi sighed deeply and said, "It is truly so; River Lord’s Alchemy skills surpass mine, even to the extent that I feel deeply ashamed. I’ve been presumptuous."
Then he became anxious, unsure of what to do. Because that was all he had to offer, yet Sha Chen refused to accept it, leaving him at a loss.
Sha Chen, inside his cave, watched as Immortal Taiyi became as anxious as an ant on a hot pan and couldn’t help but chuckle, a smile of triumph on his lips.
Chang E said, "Brother, you seem quite interested in Immortal Taiyi, why are you making things so difficult for him?"
Sha Chen said, "I am indeed interested in him. He is very low-key within the Chan Sect, but his strength is truly formidable. He has many things that I desire, such as the insights to establish a sect. Additionally, his identity, status, and strength are sufficient for him to do many things for me."
Chang E said, "If that’s the case, why not just make it clear to him?"
Sha Chen said, "If I said it outright, I would be placing myself at a disadvantage. Let’s see what he has to say."
Chang E nodded.
The Spider Spirits cherished these final moments, serving Sha Chen diligently with shoulder massages, grape feeding, and wine pouring.
Outside, Immortal Taiyi was indeed anxious. To obtain the Innate Earth, he didn’t even finish consulting with Jiang Ziya before coming straight here.
All the way here, he had been quite confident that he could exchange for Innate Earth. But he had not anticipated such difficulties. His pride and capital meant nothing to Sha Chen. What he had, Sha Chen had as well; what he didn’t, Sha Chen still had. In front of Sha Chen, he had no valuable items to offer. How could he then exchange for the elusive Innate Earth?
Immortal Taiyi was out of options and addressed Sha Chen with a fist-palm salute, "River Lord, as long as you are willing to give me a piece of Innate Earth, I am willing to do anything."
Sha Chen said, "I didn’t expect you to be so sincere. Since you’ve spoken to this extent, if I still acted coy, it would indeed be somewhat unreasonable."
