Rogue Cultivator Market

After reaching the Innate Grandmaster stage in martial arts, one's strength becomes extremely formidable, capable of even harming cultivators in the Qi Refinement stage. Therefore, it is quite normal for cultivators to make a move against Innate Grandmasters.

During their daily conversations, Yang Shi discovered that his master, Liu Wuhen, did not show any fear towards immortals.

[3 years and 109 days, Jiang Xiaobai, after casting Spirit Rain Technique in Tiger Leopard Forest, had an epiphany. Worldly spiritual energy gathered in her dantian, breaking through to the second layer of Fetal Breath stage.]

[Hint: Jiang Xiaobai's cultivation of "Mysterious Stone Qi Guiding Technique" seems slightly awkward.]

"Hmm? What's going on?"

Yang Genshuo clicked on this hint, and a [Technique Information] panel popped up on the screen.

[Mysterious Stone Qi Guiding Technique: A basic earth and gold dual-element Qi Cultivation Technique, suitable for cultivators with prominent earth and gold spiritual roots.]

"Oh~ So that's how it is."

Yang Genshuo roughly understood why Jiang Xiaobai felt awkward.

Jiang Xiaobai's spiritual roots are Five Spiritual Roots (Gold: 17, Wood: 23, Water: 20, Fire: 20, Earth: 20).

Her Wood Affinity talent is the highest, and she also possesses the noble Earth-grade talent [Wood Affinity].

Yet, she was cultivating an earth and gold Qi Cultivation Technique, so it was natural for her to feel awkward.

"Earth generates Gold, and Gold overcomes Wood. Her Wood spiritual root talent is being suppressed, so her cultivation speed is very slow."

Yang Genshuo deduced from the Five Elements and felt that this was most likely the case.

"It would be best to find a Qi Cultivation Technique that includes Wood for Xiaobai."

"However, where did this 'Mysterious Stone Qi Guiding Technique' come from? Does she know any other Qi Cultivation Techniques?"

Yang Genshuo had never asked, but now that it concerned Xiaobai's cultivation, he needed to address it.

[Divine Manifestation]

A line of text appeared out of thin air before Yang Shi's eyes.

"Xiaobai's cultivation technique is incorrect, yielding half the results for twice the effort. Go and ask Xiaobai if she knows any other cultivation techniques."

"Yes, Old Ancestor!"

Yang Shi bowed towards the sky and then went to Tiger Leopard Forest to find Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai, who had just broken through, was very happy and was playing with Little Fire outside the spiritual field.

Little Fire grew extremely fast. At only 2 years old, it was already as large as an adult tiger, and fire would erupt from its claws. It was the king of Tiger Leopard Forest. As soon as it appeared, no fierce beast in the entire forest dared to approach Xiaobai.

It had reached the second layer of Fetal Breath stage even faster than Xiaobai. Currently, it was rolling under the Lava Fruit Tree, leaning its body against the scorching bark, feeling its master stroking its fur, its eyes narrowed in enjoyment.

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the three acres of spiritual fields with excellent growth, a proud expression on her face.

"Once I reach the second layer of Fetal Breath, I can use the Mysterious Stone Abundant Soil Technique. The yield of the spiritual fields will definitely be higher than last year."

She cast a spell according to her memory. Strands of earth-yellow spiritual energy spread out from her, centered on her, causing the surrounding soil to tremble slightly. It drew strands of Earth element essence from underground and applied them to the roots of the spiritual rice and spiritual wheat.

As she continued to cast the spell, Jiang Xiaobai gradually started to sweat on her forehead. Once the spell was completely finished, she was completely exhausted and collapsed onto the Little Blazing Tiger.

"Phew. That was barely enough. Can I only use the second layer of Fetal Breath once?"

She looked at the three acres of spiritual fields, feeling somewhat powerless.

She had to regularly cast the Spirit Rain Technique on these spiritual fields. This time, she had overexerted herself and would need to cultivate for a whole day to return to her peak state. With her current spiritual power, she couldn't possibly manage these three acres of spiritual fields and the one acre at home.

"I can only use the Mysterious Stone Abundant Soil Technique on one acre of spiritual fields at most. This spell feels so awkward to use, and it's so tiring~"

"But for Older Brother, everything is worth it! Work hard! Cultivate to the third layer of Fetal Breath!"

"By then, I should be able to manage four acres of spiritual fields."

The moment Jiang Xiaobai thought of Yang Shi, the fatigue on her face disappeared. Even farming, which she used to hate the most, she now did with great enjoyment.

She didn't know why she needed to grow so much spiritual rice and spiritual wheat. The two of them couldn't possibly eat it all.

But all she knew was that if she took good care of these spiritual fields, Older Brother would be very happy.

"Xiaobai!"

"Older Brother, I'm here~"

Yang Shi arrived and asked directly, "Where did you learn your Qi Cultivation Technique? Old Ancestor said your Qi Cultivation Technique doesn't match your innate aptitude. Do you know any other Qi Cultivation Techniques?"

Jiang Xiaobai seemed to have expected this day and slowly began to talk about her background.

"I was once selected as an Outer Disciple by the Xuan Shi Sect and was taught the Mysterious Stone Qi Guiding Technique and three other spells. Later, I escaped and disguised myself as a beggar, wandering here. I was so hungry I couldn't walk. Seeing that Older Brother had Vast Righteousness in his eyes and a kind heart, I begged to be taken in."

"Oh? The number one immortal sect in the Da Nai Dynasty, the Xuan Shi Sect?"

"Yes."

Regarding this Xuan Shi Sect, Liu Wuhen had mentioned it to Yang Shi once, with only one sentence: "The Xuan Shi Sect is a true immortal sect. Their word is law, and no one dares to disobey."

All the Innate Grandmasters of the Da Nai Dynasty combined wouldn't be enough for them to kill with a single spell.

Their power was terrifying!

Yang Genshuo was also stunned. Where was this Xuan Shi Sect?

Because there was too little discussion, sometimes it was skipped over in the acceleration.

Yang Shi asked doubtfully, "Immortal Sect disciple, something so many people dream of, why do you want to run away?"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Yang Shi and said with his head lowered, "I don't want to cultivate immortality."

"Ah?"

"Ah?"

Yang Genshuo and Yang Shi were in sync again.

What's the difference between this and saying you don't like university after getting a guaranteed admission to Tsinghua University!

A leap in social class!!!

Yang Shi: "Then why are you now...?"

"Because I don't want to see Older Brother being threatened while I can only stand by the doorstep and do nothing."

Yang Shi felt a warm current flow through his heart, recalling how Jiang Xiaobai had clung to him and cried incessantly after he returned from executing Zhao Kuangfeng.

"Aiya~ If I don't cultivate immortality, what will we do with so much spirit field at home? I can't bear to let it go to waste."

Jiang Xiaobai put his hands on his hips, a little smug.

"Mm, so you only know this one Qi Cultivation Technique?"

"Yes, Outer Disciples of Xuan Shi Sect all learn this."

Yang Genshuo got his answer, but he also frowned.

"Then it will be troublesome to change Jiang Xiaobai's Qi Cultivation Technique. Liao Cao doesn't have this ability."

"For now, we can only let Xiaobai continue using it."

As a result, Xiaobai's cultivation speed would be very ordinary, completely unable to leverage his noble Earth-grade Talent advantage.

After getting the answer, Yang Genshuo continued to fast-forward time.

[3 years and 178 days, the Yang family's spirit rice and spirit wheat matured, and harvesting and drying began. With Jiang Xiaobai's meticulous care, the harvest increased slightly.]

[3 years and 190 days, the Lava Fruit Tree bore fruit again, but it's unknown when it will mature. The 3 Lava Fruits Yang Shi saved last year are still of unknown use. Liu Wuhen advised that this Fire Attribute Spirit Fruit is not to be consumed lightly by mortals, as it could be life-threatening.]

[3 years and 250 days, a rumor spread through the jianghu that a Rogue Cultivator Market will be held in a month near Baishui River, east of Qingshi County. It is said that a large amount of Cultivation supplies will be traded there, and the flow of people in Qingshi County has significantly increased.]

[Yang's Board Game Tea House is crowded every day.]

[3 years and 268 days, several cultivators with extraordinary auras arrived at Yang's Tea House.]

Yang Genshuo restored time to its normal flow and observed carefully.