Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists-Chapter 73 - 72 Flying Fish Mage Robe (Congratulations to
Chapter 73 -72: Flying Fish Mage Robe (Congratulations to Elvin2016, the Silver Alliance Leader!)_1
Chapter 73 -72: Flying Fish Mage Robe (Congratulations to Elvin2016, the Silver Alliance Leader!)_1
Dragon Gate Attic.
This attic is octagonal, with doorways in every direction.
Above the eaves, there are also carvings of ‘chiwen’, creatures with dragon heads and fish bodies.
“Greetings, Sir!”
As Fang Xi entered the attic with Mo Qingyi, a young man at the Qi Refining middle stage approached them.
This person was dressed in a mysterious black mage robe embroidered with a flying fish that looked exceptionally spirited, even sporting a pair of dragon whiskers.
“Flying Fish Mage Robe?”
Having listened to Mo Qingyi’s chatter all the way, Fang Xi naturally recognized this as the standard attire of the Zhong Family disciples and his expression turned more solemn, “Are you perhaps a Zhong Family disciple?”
“Indeed, my name is Zhong Wangu. May I ask what Sir is looking to purchase? Our attic has just received a shipment of Green Jade Carp, which you are welcome to inspect…”
Zhong Wangu spoke enthusiastically, “This Spirit Fish is delicious and, when paired with the local specialty ‘Ren Water Spirit Rice’, is unmatched!”
“Rice stewed with fish certainly is one of life’s great pleasures,” Fang Xi smiled, “However, I would like to purchase a body refining cultivation method first, and I want one with at least four layers!”
“Foundation Establishment cultivation method? Sir is a body cultivator?” Zhong Wangu was slightly surprised, “My apologies, how disrespectful…”
“In addition to the body refining methods, if your attic has any puppet skill or beast controlling skills inheritances, I am also interested in taking a look.” Fang Xi, now almost comparable to the late Qi Refining stage, didn’t fear making such a request as Foundation Establishment cultivators were not present.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wangu could only smile bitterly, “Such inheritances, even the first tier, are extremely rare and unfortunately, we do not have them… However, we do have first-tier talisman-making, refining equipment, and Spiritual Plant Farmer inheritances, should Sir be interested?”
The Four Arts of Cultivation, primarily formations, alchemy, equipment, and talismans are practiced by most cultivators.
Arts like puppet skills and beast controlling skills are more niche and rare.
Wishing to purchase such special skills in a random shop would indeed depend on luck.
“Then let’s take a look at everything,” Fang Xi said, waving his hand in a grand manner.
Zhong Wangu quickly disappeared behind the counter, and after a short while, Fang Xi started to feel a prickling sensation on his back.
Clearly, the high-ranking expert watching over the attic was now focusing their attention on him.
“Please have a look, Sir!”
After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Zhong Wangu returned, holding a wooden tray in his hands. On it were several jade slips sealed with talismans.
He first picked up a blue jade slip and said, “‘Power of Nine Heavens Purple Thunder’, an incomplete method with four layers, calling upon the Power of Nine Heavens Purple Thunder to temper the body and grant formidable combat power, and is especially effective against demons! Three hundred and fifty Spirit Stones…”
Seeing Fang Xi’s expressionless face, he switched to a blood red jade slip, “‘Ten Thousand Beast Body’, requires refinement of monster essence blood during cultivation, includes ‘Beast Transformation Secret Skills’ that allow temporary transformation into a monster beast to greatly enhance combat power… Four hundred Spirit Stones! This method is difficult to practice beyond the fourth layer, with a strong chance of losing one’s mind if not vigilant, and requires second-tier monster essence blood as a catalyst.”
‘Even so, it is more expensive than ‘Power of Nine Heavens Purple Thunder’, clearly indicating that the first method’s flaw must be more severe… Calling upon Heavenly Thunder to temper the body? It could very well strike you dead…’ Fang Xi thought scathingly. He noticed that Zhong Wangu was silent, clearly gauging his wealth.
He smiled and handed over a Storage Bag.
Zhong Wangu took it and noticed that the magic power insignia had been removed. He couldn’t help but take a deep breath through his Spirit Sense, “Sir… are you looking to sell Monster materials?”
“Yes, please take care of them,” Fang Xi replied indifferently.
The Storage Bag he offered was the smallest he had and didn’t contain materials from the Snake Dragon but treasures he had found in the Demon Hunting Society’s warehouse.
The Snake Dragon, with a trace of Flood Dragon’s bloodline and being a first-tier top-grade Monster beast, was far too valuable.
Moreover, since the Dragon Fish Zhong Family could cultivate the Little Green Dragon with awakened dragon blood, they might have a profound interest in and special needs for Flood Dragon bloodlines. Rashly revealing Snake Dragon materials could bring him unnecessary trouble.
Thus, Fang Xi had chosen to offer a Storage Bag filled with common first-tier lower and mid-grade Monster materials.
“Sir, please wait a moment…”
Zhong Wangu immediately called over another member of the Zhong Family to tally the contents on the spot while he himself continued to introduce the other jade slips:
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“‘Ten Thousand Swords Anthology’ — a Qi Refining cultivation method that also cultivates the body, priced at four hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.”
“First-tier top-grade Refining Equipment Inheritance — ‘Hermit of Clear Creek’s Casting Records’, priced at three hundred Spirit Stones.”
“First-tier top-grade Talisman-making Inheritance, two hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.”
“This final slip is from the Spiritual Plant Farmer Inheritance left behind by an old farmer named ‘Jia Feicai’,” Zhong Wangu held the last piece of jade slip, an expression of wistfulness on his face, “This man was a cultivator on this island, albeit with the lowest grade of Spiritual Roots, and remained a Spirit Farmer all his life. His cultivation never advanced beyond the second layer of Qi Refining, and only after his death did his family discover this Spiritual Plant Farmer Inheritance among his belongings… It consists of his life summary, focusing on the care of Spirit Rice, along with experiences in cultivating various Spirit Medicines, all for as little as twenty Spirit Stones.”
As Zhong Wangu spoke, his expression turned somber, likely because his own talents were not much better.
In the Cultivation World, the majority of cultivators are like Zhong Wangu and Jia Feicai.
They spend their entire lives hovering at the Qi Refining stage, quietly contributing to their families, to their children, and passing away without a sound.
Upon hearing the prices, the corners of Fang Xi’s mouth twitched.
The job of a Spirit Plant Farmer is basically an advanced version of a Spirit Farmer and is considered the lowest trade among the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation, hence the incredibly low price!
However, for him who was about to plant trees, the Spiritual Plant Farmer Inheritance was still extremely useful, and so he said, “I’ll buy it…”
“Good.”
Zhong Wangu showed a hint of a smile, and after consulting with the family disciples beside him, he said, “The monster materials sold by Sir, a first-grade mid-quality variant monster beast skin, a pair of unnamed monster beast fangs, a piece of first-grade low-quality rat skin, a set of rat bones… all together for one hundred and seventy-two Spirit Stones!”
“Alright, let’s make the deal that way.”
Fang Xi nodded his head.
Then, under Zhong Wangu’s disappointed gaze, he only bought the Spiritual Plant Farmer Inheritance and took back the Storage Bag filled with one hundred and fifty-two various low-grade Spirit Stones.
“Let’s go!”
Fang Xi had put away the Storage Bag and said to Mo Qingyi standing beside him.
Even though he was somewhat tempted, he would not immediately buy a Foundation Establishment-level body refining cultivation method—after all, it was too expensive…
To purchase the complete method, he would probably have to take out the Snake Dragon materials as well, which would inevitably lead to additional risks.
After stepping out of Dragon Gate Attic, Mo Qingyi seemed to have just recovered from the shock of the moment, expressing some regret, “If Sir wishes to sell monster materials, I have better channels here, with at least a fifteen percent higher price…”
“No need, I hate trouble.”
Fang Xi shook his head. Although those Individual Cultivator stall owners might offer a higher purchase price, dealing with all sorts of nitpicking and bargaining was truly wearying, not as straightforward as solving everything in one go. “Now… let’s find that Miao Sir who keeps a Spiritual Pet!”
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“Yes, Sir, this way please!”
Mo Qingyi led the way in front, sharing information as they walked: “This Senior Miao Dong is a profound Qi Refining Stage sixth-layer expert and has raised three Spiritual Pets. One of them, the ‘Water Old Crow,’ occasionally catches Spirit Fish, causing much envy among the likes of us…”
Baochuan Market also had Dongfus for rent, and Miao Dong’s was located on the edge with a nice view and even a small courtyard.
Mo Qingyi went up to knock on the door first, but there was no response for a long time.
Fang Xi thought for a moment, then flicked out a ‘Voice Transmission Talisman.’ The talisman turned into firelight and flew into the courtyard.
Before long, the courtyard door opened, revealing an old man wearing a colorful robe, with an exotic appearance and three bumps on his forehead.
Miao Dong directly ignored Mo Qingyi and looked towards Fang Xi: “Sir, what do you need with this old man?”
His eyes held a wariness, which is a common trait among all Individual Cultivators.
Fang Xi greeted with a cupped fist, “I heard that Miao Sir is proficient in taming monster beasts and wished to inquire if I could purchase the Beast Controlling Skills inheritance?”
“Humph! How could I sell the skills I use to earn a living?” Miao Dong glared at Mo Qingyi: “I know you, and if you dare bring someone here again, be careful I don’t feed you to my precious pets!”
In the face of Mo Qingyi’s pale complexion, Miao Dong was about to close the door.
Hiss hiss!
Suddenly, a hissing sound of a snake came from his sleeve.
Miao Dong’s expression changed as he looked towards Fang Xi, then suddenly displayed a smile: “Sir, may I ask your esteemed name?”
“I am Fang Leng,” Fang Xi gave the customary false name as usual.
“In that case… please come inside for a detailed discussion,” Miao Dong stepped aside to let the door open.
‘This person has a quirky temperament and is not easy to deal with.’ Fang Xi mentally complained before walking into the courtyard.
Mo Qingyi gave a wry smile and indicated that he would just wait outside the door.
He was merely an ordinary person; having offended a Cultivator, he was currently very anxious—where would he dare to go in?
Miao Dong’s courtyard was small, but he had dug a pond that occupied nearly half of the area. On the edge of the pond, a Water Old Crow stood, using its long beak to preen its feathers, its shiny black eyes full of intelligence.
And in the pond, there was also a dark shadow lurking in the mud, which could not be seen clearly.
“Sir, please have a seat…”
Miao Dong invited Fang Xi to sit on a straw mat, his expression becoming solemn: “Sir Fang seeks the Beast Controlling Master inheritance, may I ask for what purpose?”
“I’ve encountered a monster beast which I have taken quite a liking to and want to tame it into a Spiritual Pet,” Fang Xi offered the excuse outright.
In reality, he was more interested in researching puppetry as a supplement for when he could not stray too far while planting his trees.
But was it not impossible to find a puppetry inheritance?
Considering the abundant monster beast resources in the Da Liang World, perhaps it could serve as a temporary measure.
“That’s simple…”
Upon hearing this, Miao Dong’s face immediately lit up with happiness: “In fact, for us Cultivators, there are many ways to make a pact with a monster beast without the need to delve into Beast Controlling Skills—unless one wishes to tame multiple monster beasts and form an array… Sir, are you aware of the ‘Blood Pact Document’?”
“Would you be so kind as to enlighten me?” Fang Xi was ready to tackle the conversation head-on and showed an interested expression.
“As we all know, the best way to make a pact with a monster beast is to imprint one’s Divine Consciousness into the opponent’s Sea of Consciousness, so that one can control the life and death of the monster beast with a single thought. Regrettably, only those at the Foundation Establishment level have such Divine Consciousness…”
Miao Dong shook his head vigorously: “Besides that, there’s the blood pact method, setting up an array, consuming the Essence Blood of the Cultivator, to form a brand. After the pact, if the monster beast dies, the Cultivator remains unharmed; if the Cultivator dies, the monster beast will also explode and perish… This ‘Blood Pact Document’ is a convenient method devised by Cultivators skilled in Beast Controlling Skills. As long as the Spiritual Pet’s cultivation does not exceed Sir’s by an entire realm, once the pact is made, it can be controlled without issue.”
