Settling Down

Panlong Mountain is a Rogue Cultivator. From the mountainside to the summit, cave abode have been built for Rogue Cultivator to live and cultivate.

The cave abode are divided into three, six, and nine grades.

Han Lin's former master, Sun Jiu, lived in only the lowest-grade Ding-class cave abode. The cave abode was small, with mediocre Spiritual Qi, and cost one Spirit Stone every year.

The next level up, the Class C cave abode, yield five Spirit Stone annually. Class B cave abode dwellings yield fifteen Spirit Stone annually. The top-tier Class A cave abode, of which there are only three, are the secluded cultivation places of the three True Person, Huoyun, Jianlin, and Fengluan, and are the most abundant in Spiritual Qi.

Lu Qingfeng, being wealthy, spared no Spirit Stone in acquiring a Class C cave abode.

The C-grade cave abode only has a slightly denser Spiritual Qi than the D-grade cave abode. The B-grade cave abode, however, possesses Spirit Eye that spews forth abundant Spiritual Qi, greatly aiding in cultivation.

Unfortunately, there aren't many Class B cave abode, and they're all occupied by renowned Spirit Void Cultivator from Panlong Mountain, leaving no vacancies. Otherwise, Lu Qingfeng would have liked to acquire one.

Bing Shisan cave abode.

Lu Qingfeng looked around and saw that the cave abode was clean and tidy. Apart from the essentials such as futons, beds, tables, and chairs, there was nothing else; it was quite simple. The cave abode was quite spacious, divided into inner and outer sections. Near the outside was a reception area, similar to a front hall, for receiving guests and friends. Inside, there were three other sizable spaces.

It can be used for cultivation, alchemy, weapon crafting, or storing miscellaneous items.

The cave abode was surrounded by a simple warning array, offering no defensive capabilities. Within Panlong Mountain, three True Person were stationed, and unless one was also Core Formation True Person, no one would dare to cause trouble on Panlong Mountain; therefore, there was no need for a defensive array outside the cave abode.

Even the warning formation is only to let the cave abode owner know if anyone is looking for him outside, and to let visiting cultivators know whether the cave abode owner is free or in seclusion, so as not to disturb him.

"Setting up defensive formations for hundreds of cave abode on and around Panlong Mountain is quite an investment. These three True Person certainly have a good plan."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head and smiled. He came to the outside of the cave abode and reached out to wipe the stone tablet in the cave abode. The characters 'Bing Shisan' instantly changed into the characters 'Guangyuan'.

Guangyuan Cave Abode.

Guangyuanzi!

This is Lu Qingfeng's public name in Panlong Mountain and Yuanwu Country. He uses the name of Guangyuan Prefecture in reality just to distinguish this life from the previous one. Although the names Lu Qingfeng and Fufeng Mountain God are inconspicuous, it is not impossible to run into acquaintances.

Along the way, Lu Qingfeng changed his name countless times.

This time it's settled.

Name: Lu Qingfeng (Guangyuanzi)

Race: Human

Faction: None

Title: None

Cultivation level: Mid-stage Body Tempering Realm

Level: 464 (12175/12200)

True Essence: 2160/2160 (Quality: Orthodox Grade)

Lifespan: 125/300

Root Bone: 1

Merit: Unknown

Karmic Power: Unknown

Cultivation Method: Yellow Court Scripture, Level 2 [Characteristics: Evolving Method Techniques (Level 2); Dominion over All Arts (Level 2); Karmic Power Erasure (Level 2)]; Luofu Sword Canon, Level 54; Iron Refining Body, Level 54

Technique Method:

Low-level: Fire Bolt Technique (Level 9), Heartburning Palm (Level 9), Smoke-Wisp Step (Level 9), White Jade True Formula (Level 9), Cloak Saber Technique (Level 9), True Yang Finger Technique (Level 9), Wind-Riding Art Object-Control Technique (Level 9), Voice-Transmission Technique (Level 9), Water-Control Art (Level 9), Freezing Technique (Level 9), Lightning-Calling Technique (Level 9)...

Intermediate Level: Qi-Concealing Technique (Level 9), Concealment Technique (Level 9), Entangling Technique (Level 9)

Advanced Level: Heaven's Eye Technique (Level 9), Golden Light Technique (Level 9), Thousand Blades Technique (Level 9)

Transcendent Grade: Flowerstride (Nine Levels)

Divine Ability: None

Equipment: Omitted

Occupations: Alchemist (Tier 3), Weapon Refiner (Tier 3)

Talisman crafting: "Detailed Guide to Six Common Cinnabar Preparations", "Fundamentals of Talisman Paper", "Complete Compendium of Low-Level Talismans"... Talismans that can be drawn include: Peace Talisman, Invisibility Talisman, Earth-Burrowing Talisman Fire Bolt Talisman Spring-Rejuvenation Talisman, Golden Light Talisman, Form-Evasion Talisman, Spring-Rejuvenation Talisman, Blade-Arms Talisman, Lightning-Calling Talisman

Beast Taming: Skylark Bird

[Occupation: Alchemist]

[Rank: Tier 3]

Master the following classic texts: * Elementary Guide to Alchemy *, * Alchemy Analysis *, * Complete Guide to Basic Medicinal Materials *, *A Complete Collection of Complete Compendium of Mid-Level Pill Recipes Complete Compendium of Low-Level Pill Recipes *, *A Complete Collection of Intermediate Complete Compendium of High-Level Pill Recipes *, * Complete Compendium of Top-Level Pill Recipes *, * The Alchemy Master's Cultivation *, * Appraisal of the Alchemical Dao *, etc.

Mastering the Pill Formula:

Non-advanced levels: Grain Avoidance Pill, Yellow Dragon Pill, Clear Spirit Powder, Breath-Restoring Pill Essence-Nourishing Pill Entangling Fragrance Pellet Yellow Chestnut Pellet Pill, Heart-Corroding Pellet, Breath-Nurturing Pill, Essence-Qi Pellet, Golden Marrow Pill, Qi-Harmonizing Pill, Mind-Clearing Pill Qi-Circulating Powder, Qi-Restoring Pill, Sacred Yang Pill, Qi-Coalescing Pill, Qi-Gathering Pill, Kindling Flame Pill, Spirit-Nourishing Pill...

First tier: Foundation Establishment, Qi-Refining Powder, True Essence Pill...

Second-tier: Spirit-Gathering Pill, Foundation-Nourishing Pill, Body-Tempering Pill...

Third Tier: Five-Element Pill, Heavenheart Pill

[Occupation: Weapon Refiner]

[Rank: Tier 3]

Master the following classic texts: * Fundamentals of Artifact Refining *, * Detailed Guide to Crafting Spirit-Communing Talisman Brushes *, * Scarlet Flame Alchemy Cauldron *, * Analysis of Puppet Mechanism Arts Fundamentals *, *True Scripture of Puppets *, * True Explanation of Talisman Artifacts *, * Introduction to Artifact Refining *, * The Artifact Refiner's Cultivation *, * the Grandmaster Speaks on Earthly Sha Restrictions *, etc.

Mastering the Law Artifact:

Non-ranking: Wolfe-hair Talisman Brush, Scarlet Flame Alchemy Cauldron, Truth-Destroying Type One, Truth-Destroying Type Two, Black-Iron Heaven-Soaring Shield, Cloud-Treading Boots, Formless Needle, Golden Fu Mother-and-Son Blades, Sun-Breaking Bow...

Tier 1: Yellow Gauze Umbrella, Red-Thread Escape-Light Needle, Hundred-Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword, Five-Element Furnace, Hundred-Refinements Unity Qi Cauldron, Storage Bag, Spider Puppet, Giant Tortoise Puppet, Five-Element Puppet, Giant Ape Puppet...

Second Tier: Five-Element Ward, Azure Frost Sword, Divine Archer Puppet, Myriad Arts Puppet...

Tier 3: Tiger Demon Puppet

In both his past and present lives, Lu Qingfeng has mastered the refining of dozens of types of Talisman Artifact, talismans, and Law Artifacts, as well as dozens of Technique Method. Lu Qingfeng is confident that among the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, no one else can compare to him in terms of the profound knowledge and skills accumulated over the years.

Next, he needs to establish his reputation as the "Dual Mastery of Alchemy and Artifice," Guangyuanzi, throughout Panlong Mountain and Taihe Commandery. He needs to accumulate enough prestige and build a wide network of connections. After advancing to the Spirit Void Stage, he will then seek out a Spirit Mountain and establish his own sect.

Compared to fighting and seizing fortuitous opportunity outside, staying in Panlong Mountain and building a reputation is definitely the safest path.

No one would persecute an Alchemist or weapon refiner without a reason. Even among peers, communication is the primary mode of interaction, and even if there is jealousy among colleagues, a facade of harmony must be maintained. Secret competition and suppression, however, depend on individual methods.

In the world of the Immortal Realm, it's not hard to find cultivators who have a basic understanding of alchemy and weapon crafting, but those who are proficient in these arts are extremely rare.

Lu Qingfeng's ability to become Third-Order Alchemist and weapon refiner was achieved through massive, money-burning accumulation. With enhancement Secret Method at his disposal, the power of his pills and Law Artifact far surpassed those of others of the same tier. Using materials meant for First-Rank Dharma Artifact, he crafted Law Artifact with power comparable to second-tier ones, naturally making Lu Qingfeng a fortune.

With the wealth he had earned, he collected more materials and spared no expense in improving his alchemy and weapon crafting skills.

It can be said that Lu Qingfeng's two third-tier "professions" were all forged from shining Spirit Stone. Even top immortal sects like the Luofu Sword Sect wouldn't dare to say they train Alchemist and weapon refiners in this way; they usually select talented disciples for focused training.

Alchemy and weapon crafting are both Myriad Manifestations and incredibly complex, so how many people could possibly be talented in these two fields?

Then.

Their scarcity has made Alchemist and weapon refiners highly sought after.

This is especially true among Rogue Cultivator. They are Rogue Cultivator strapped for cash; ordinary cultivation has already depleted their savings, so where would they find the extra funds to delve into the arts of alchemy and weapon crafting?

According to Han Lin, there are very few Alchemist and weapon refiners of the highest rank on the entire Panlong Mountain.

In Pill Formula, the strongest is only a Third-Order Alchemist named Xi Yunshan, a Spirit Void Cultivator, with a considerable reputation.

There are two Third-Order Artifact Refiner.

One of them was Huoyun True Person, one of the three Core Formation True Person of Panlong Mountain. It is said that Huoyun True Person was proficient in fire magic and had a great love for weapon crafting. However, his talent was mediocre. Despite expending countless resources, he could only accumulate enough to reach the third rank and was able to craft Third-Rank Dharma Artifact.

Even so, it is still top-notch within Taihe Commandery.

Another Third-Order Artifact Refiner is called 'Wanderer Pingzhang', who is at the Spirit Void Realm.

"Panlong Mountain has gathered almost half of the Rogue Cultivator above the Foundation Establishment in Taihe Commandery, yet there is only one Third-Order Alchemist and two Third-Order Artifact Refiner."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled.

That makes sense.

Tianxing Prefecture and Taihe Commandery are located at the junction of the three kingdoms of Yuanwu Country, Dongyu, and Yue. The surrounding prefectures and counties of their own country and other countries are not suitable for cultivation. Even Tianxing Prefecture is not a treasure land. This can be seen from the fact that the strongest among the three top sects in Tianxing Prefecture— Azure Spirit Sect, Firecloud Pavilion, Dutian Gate —is only Core Formation True Person.

This place is a marginal area that many major immortal sects look down upon, which is why it was occupied by the three sects.

The quality of Rogue Cultivator is also not high.

"That's perfect."

This made it much easier for Lu Qingfeng to establish himself and make a name for himself in Panlong Mountain and Taihe Commandery.

Returning to the cave abode, they used one room as a meditation room and placed the Five-Element Furnace and the Hundred-Refinements Unity Qi Cauldron in the other two rooms, which served as the alchemy room and the weapon-refining room, respectively.

Having traveled for ninety-four years, Lu Qingfeng rarely engaged in alchemy or weapon crafting.

Aside from necessary cultivation, he spent most of his time traveling and exploring the Immortal Realm of cultivation. This broadened his horizons and elevated his state of State of Mind, far surpassing the benefits of a few bottles of elixirs or Law Artifact.

Lu Qingfeng felt it was well worth the price!

Now that he has settled in Panlong Mountain, he is going to return to his old ways.

The attribute data is 900 words, this chapter is 2800 words... 200 words are missing, I'll add them in the next chapter...

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