Three Rounds of Pie-Drawing, Bestowing an Inheritance (4K)

After leaving Hundred Pill Pavilion, the four of them chose a quieter spot.

"Before we get to know each other properly, we should first establish some understanding."

Xiao Chen looked at Chen Fan: "Tell me about your family background, your Spiritual Root Aptitude, and your greatest strengths."

"Don't be too nervous, I'm usually quite easy to talk to."

Chen Fan has now basically returned to normal.

He first bowed respectfully. "Replying to senior, my name is Chen Fan. I have been an orphan since childhood, and I was fortunate to be taken in and raised by Uncle Xu."

Then, after a slight hesitation, he said, "My Spiritual Root Aptitude... is Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root."

When the topic of Mixed Spirit Roots came up, a hint of embarrassment was clearly visible on his face.

"However, I believe I have some aptitude for cultivation."

Chen Fan immediately added, "In addition, I have also learned some Talisman Crafting Skill and can draw three types of Tier 2 Talisman."

Lacking cultivation resources and guidance, the Talisman skills he stole are currently the only merit he can boast about.

To be honest, it sounds pretty ordinary, nothing special.

There are plenty of cultivators with similar qualifications outside.

Chen Fan himself felt a bit shabby, but he really didn't have anything worth showing off right now.

"Senior, Brother Fan is actually very talented, and he also cultivates very diligently..."

The female cultivator next to her couldn't help but speak up in defense, trying to say something nice for them.

But Chen Fan reached out and tugged at her sleeve, signaling her not to act on her own.

Seeing this, the middle-aged cultivator immediately said in a deep voice, "Qing Yi, just answer whatever the senior asks."

After saying that, he turned to Xiao Chen and respectfully replied, "Senior, my name is Xu Dayou. I have only my wife and my daughter Qing Yi at home."

"I possess Dual Metal-Earth Spiritual Root, and I inherited half a set of Spirit Plant cultivation techniques in my early years, so I know a few cultivation Law Technique."

"We are all Wilderness Cultivators, living in Long Plank Gully, south of the market town."

"The other day, while collecting Failed Pills, the child's mother accidentally inhaled miasma and urgently needs some Spirit Stone to buy the Mind-Clearing Obstacle-Removing Powder."

"But in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to Spirit Planters. Since three years ago, it has become almost impossible to find any work."

"We had no other choice but to come to the market to try and earn some Spirit Stone to take back."

"Xiao Fan came to test the pills to save people as soon as possible; he wasn't lazy."

While speaking, Xu Dayou Chen Fan explained Chen Fan's motives for testing the pills, in order to refute the unfounded accusations from the crowd earlier.

I don't want Chen Fan to leave a bad impression on Xiao Chen because of this.

However, their worries were completely unnecessary.

After all, what Xiao Chen cared about was different from what they all cared about.

Despite having Mixed Spirit Roots, he was able to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage at the age of thirty.

Moreover, this is under the condition that the Spiritual Qi in this world is so scarce.

This is enough to prove that Chen Fan was not boasting; he does indeed have some understanding of cultivation, and perhaps even more.

"Replying to Senior, I also Dual Metal-Earth Spiritual Root."

After Xu Dayou finished speaking, Xu Qingyi replied, "I learned some alchemy techniques from my mother and I recognize most common Spirit Herb and minerals."

Her voice gradually lowered.

This is the case for most cultivators in the wasteland; very few can stand out from the crowd.

But it doesn't matter, Xiao Chen didn't expect to encounter three promising talents at once.

As long as Chen Fan has potential, that's enough.

As for the two of them, they weren't expected to play any significant role from the start; their only goal was to avoid holding the team back.

"Your situation is barely acceptable. Now, let me introduce myself."

Xiao Chen casually made up an origin story. "I come from the Great Tang of the Eastern Lands."

"In short, it's a very, very far place. You wouldn't know even if I told you, and it's not important anyway."

One of the reasons I came here is to do some small business.

"Since we've only been here a short time, we're short of someone to help us out."

That's all I can tell you for now. Don't ask about anything else that you shouldn't.

Xiao Chen looked at Chen Fan again. "In short, from now on you'll be working for me and will be responsible for handling all the trading matters. Do you understand?"

After hearing this, Xu Dayou's heart sank.

It's over!

Such evasiveness and reluctance to clearly state one's origins likely indicate that one is not a good person.

It could very well be those Spirit Thief, or even the rumored demonic cultivators, selecting the consumables.

Xu Qingyi's face paled, and she subconsciously took a half step back.

Only Chen Fan remained calm, showing no sign of anything amiss. He neatly clasped his hands in a fist and replied loudly, "This junior understands!"

Having just narrowly escaped Ghost Gate Pass, he is now even more willing to risk everything.

He's not afraid of Xiao Chen's mysterious background now; he's only afraid of not having a chance to turn things around.

Rather than struggling to survive in the wilderness, where you might encounter another accident and die, it's better to give it a shot.

As long as he can access the channels to obtain Cultivation Method and resources, he will naturally demonstrate his value and do his best to rise to a higher position.

"Great, that's very energetic!"

Xiao Chen nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject. "By the way, why do they call you Ground Rat? Is it related to the spirit cave?"

He's encountered quite a few problems these past few days, and this is a good opportunity to ask him for clarification.

"Reporting to Senior, the term 'Ground Rat' was indeed initially related to the Spirit Cave, but it has now become a derogatory term for all Wilderness Cultivators."

Chen Fan explained succinctly, "Because the Spirit Vein are all sealed off, the wasteland is extremely lacking in Spiritual Qi."

"Especially after Foundation Establishment, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is severely insufficient."

"We must use the prepared spiritual caves to gather just enough Spiritual Qi for cultivation."

"Initially, some rogue cultivators would secretly go to the vicinity of spirit caves or even Spirit Field set up by others to steal the Spiritual Qi for cultivation."

"Because its behavior is similar to that of a field mouse stealing grain, it is called Ground Rat."

"But later, those Blessed Land Cultivator simply referred to all the cultivators in the entire wasteland, regardless of whether they had stolen anything, as ' Ground Rat,' to mock and amuse themselves."

Is that really how it is?

Xiao Chen originally thought that "Ground Rat" referred to cultivators who lived in underground spiritual caves.

I never would have guessed that those who could afford to live in a spirit cave were already considered upper class; there are even worse cases below them.

Therefore, there are some things you really have to ask; relying solely on guesswork is far too unreliable.

Compared to the Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Southern Domain who can establish Lineage, the rogue cultivators here have a really tough time surviving.

Xiao Chen followed up by asking, "So, do you want to get rid of your Ground Rat ' identity?"

Do you want to own your own Spirit Field?

Do you want to make something of yourself someday?

This is a triple whammy of empty promises.

If you offer them a generous reward, you're guaranteed to get them to work hard for you.

Of course, Xiao Chen wouldn't be Zhou Bapi; he would fulfill his promise depending on the circumstances.

However, Chen Fan shook his head.

A hint of determination and confidence shone in his eyes. "I'm not Ground Rat, I'm a human."

"I am deeply grateful for your high regard, senior. I will certainly not disappoint you in the future."

Oh, your thinking is so clear?

"Very good!"

Xiao Chen gave him an approving look. "I could tell at a glance that you're ambitious, otherwise why do you think I chose you?"

"Um, what kind of Cultivation Method are you practicing now?"

How confident are you of achieving Core Formation as soon as possible?

Although he was just helping to manage the business, his Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation level was still a bit too low. He needed to be at least at the Golden Core to be qualified to receive future Golden Core buyers.

Xiao Chen didn't mind investing in the other party first.

This way, one can both bestow favors again and help oneself to become a hands-off manager in the future.

"Replying to Senior, I practice the Basic Breathing Technique."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan's eyes lit up, and he quickly pulled out a Cultivation Method wrapped in Hemp Cloth from his robes. "If I can receive guidance from you, senior, I am confident that I can break through to the Golden Core within twenty years... no, within ten years."

As I said before, independent cultivators have no senior masters or elders.

It was a rare opportunity to encounter Golden Core cultivator who cared about his Cultivation Method; this was undoubtedly a great chance to receive guidance.

Chen Fan originally wanted to say twenty years, but when the words were about to come out, he gritted his teeth and simply made an extremely tight promise.

You should know when to conceal your talents, but at such times, you should also appropriately showcase your value.

Upon hearing this, the two people next to him widened their eyes and looked at him in disbelief.

ten years?

For Wilderness Cultivators, this was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of.

However, Xiao Chen still thought it was too slow. He didn't care about Chen Fan's hesitation at all, and instead took the Cultivation Method and opened it.

It was supposed to be a complete Cultivation Method, but in reality, you only got half of it.

The tattered cover is slightly yellowed, indicating that many years have passed.

On the left side, there is a row of dense stitches that sew many sheets of white paper together with the original half of the Cultivation Method, on which cultivation insights are neatly written.

"Huh? Why are two pages missing in the middle?"

Xiao Chen frowned. "And how come it's only at the Foundation Establishment Stage 6? What about the rest?"

He flipped through it quickly, and in just a few breaths he had roughly skimmed through the original Cultivation Method.

He originally wanted to see what he needed to prepare in advance to break through to the Golden Core stage using this Cultivation Method, but he didn't expect that there was nothing on the list at all.

"Reporting to Senior, everything is here."

Chen Fan explained, "The cultivation Cultivation Method in the market are too expensive, so I tried to add some content to them while I was practicing."

"The following content wasn't originally there; I completed the second half of the mental cultivation manual through my own deductions."

"I hope you will point out any errors in this work."

ah?

Did you complete the cultivation technique yourself?

It's important to understand that practicing existing Cultivation Method from predecessors is vastly different in difficulty from creating entirely new Cultivation Method on your own; in fact, the difference can be described as worlds apart.

However, since Chen Fan did not suffer from qi and blood reversal or qi deviation, it means that the supplementary Cultivation Method he used should be effective.

At the same time, Xiao Chen had read it very quickly.

However, it has been determined that this is an incomplete Tier 2 Yellow-grade Technique.

Without Hextech enhancements, he was able to cultivate Yellow-grade Technique and break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage so quickly.

It's possible that the process of perfecting the Cultivation Method himself actually improved its Cultivation Method with him, accelerating his Cultivation Speed.

"Let's skip the pointers and such."

Xiao Chen handed the Cultivation Method back. "There's no point in patching up a Yellow-grade Technique."

"I'll teach you an even more useful Cultivation Method directly."

"Take this as a reference and make some improvements. Once you break through to the Golden Core stage, you can switch to that cultivation directly."

To be honest, Xiao Chen possesses quite a few Inherited Cultivation Method, covering Righteous and Demonic Paths, encompassing the myriad aspects of heaven and earth.

However, to get it done in one go, he simply took out paper and pen.

Quickly write down the first half of the <All Heaven Stars Spirit Induction Secret Method.

"Oh, by the way, I should tell you that we are unaffiliated with any sect or faction and do not belong to any power."

As Xiao Chen wrote, he added, "I have my own cultivation method, which isn't suitable for you to practice."

"Considering your current situation, I will pass on to you a Heaven-Grade Inheritance from the Heaven Star Sect. Just make do with it."

"This Cultivation Method focuses on using the Heavenly Star Energy for cultivation, and it does not have high requirements for Spiritual Qi."

"I'll give you the first half of the Star Core Chapter for now. As for the second half and the future Star Infant Chapter, that will depend on your performance."

To be fair, the Heaven Star Sect's Cultivation Method is indeed suitable for rogue cultivators in this world.

After all, the Spirit Gathering Formation can seal off Spirit Vein; it can't just cover up the entire sky and block the Heavenly Star Energy.

Chen Fan was completely dumbfounded.

He didn't even do anything before bestowing upon him Heaven-Grade Inheritance.

Isn't the senior being a bit too generous?

Because he was Wilderness Cultivators, he chose a lineage that did not have high requirements for Spiritual Qi.

Isn't this senior incredibly knowledgeable?

Even the last sentence revealed that this lineage was actually a complete system, with a subsequent Nascent Soul Chapter.

Isn't that senior incredibly talented?

What is the concept of a fourth-tier Heaven-Grade Inheritance?

Even among the disciples of the Gui Yun Sect, very few can enjoy such treatment, right?

"I have something else to take care of, so I don't have time to leave the market for now."

Xiao Chen handed over the written Cultivation Method along with paper and pen, "Take this and memorize it carefully. Also, draw me a simple map and mark where you live."

I'll come see you when I have time.

"By the way, do you have Storage Bag on you?"

He still had to wait nearby for Zhang Cunfu to bring the Cultivation Method; he couldn't stray too far from that alley.

"Reporting to Senior, I brought Storage Bag."

Xu Dayou responded promptly, taking a worn-out brown pouch from his waist.

"So small?"

Xiao Chen hadn't expected that this thing was only two feet square, and its quality wasn't even as good as the storage bags that the inner disciples of the Li Huo Sect gave out for free.

If you don't mind how ugly it looks, you could carry two bundles on your back and put more stuff in them.

He filled it with Spirit Stone: "It's full, here's 60,000 Spirit Stone, you can use it first."

"Buy more pills that will aid in cultivation, and reach the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection as quickly as possible."

"Listen carefully, this is the first task I'm giving you."

"I don't need you to consider saving money for me, I need speed, do you understand?"

"Once you reach the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, I have a new task for you."

"Besides, didn't we say we needed to buy the Mind-Clearing Obstacle-Removing Powder '? That will all come from here, and we'll deduct it from your wages later."

When Chen Fan accepted the Spirit Stone, his eyes were filled with confusion.

Sixty thousand Spirit Stone is not Little Qian even for Golden Core cultivator, and it is an even greater sum for Wilderness Cultivators.

We can just hand it over to him directly, without worrying that he might run away halfway through, or that he might accidentally encounter Bandit Cultivator and lose it.

A question couldn't help but arise in Chen Fan's mind—was this senior truly Golden Core True Person cultivator?

This behavior makes it seem like a powerful Nascent Soul True Lord is playing around in the mortal world.