Yang Xuesheng

Chen Ganliu performed the Great Vehicle Myriad Flower Fist, executing each move and stance. He exhaled sharply, letting out a "Hah!" as he threw a punch. The air itself produced a white mist, and the force of his strike shot out several feet, vibrating audibly.

This Fist Manual has five stages, but as it is a martial arts manual, its tier is very low. Even all five stages combined are only equivalent to Qi Refining Layer One.

Chen Ganliu practiced the Fist Manual to have more ways to turn the tables. Since he couldn't cultivate the Azure Emperor Jia Yi Art day and night without harming his body, requiring periods of rest and exertion, he had been consistently practicing the martial art during this time.

He had broken through the final stage in the past few days, bringing the Great Vehicle Myriad Flower Fist to completion.

For ordinary martial artists to reach this level of mastery in this martial art, even with exceptional talent, it would take twenty to thirty years of arduous effort. However, for a Qi Cultivator, even one as mediocre as Chen Ganliu, it only took a few months.

Chen Ganliu retracted his fists and feet, thinking to himself, My cultivation of the Azure Emperor Jia Yi Art seems to have improved significantly recently. I wonder if it's because practicing the fist techniques has strengthened my physical body, which in turn is benefiting my Qi cultivation, or perhaps...

He looked up at the Mind-Wandering Zen hovering above him and thought, Or maybe it has something to do with this immortal flying blade?

Chen Ganliu had cultivated in two lifetimes. Although his combined cultivation hadn't even reached Qi Refining Layer Three, his experience was still quite rich. The last time he was forced into Body-Sword Unity by the Mind-Wandering Zen, he suffered greatly, but he also vaguely felt that his realm had slightly loosened.

It's still a pity. If I had that Wind Bead, I could definitely start cultivating the Heavenly Demon Vein Shifting Method. If I could gain an extra Spiritual Vein, wouldn't my cultivation advance by leaps and bounds?

I wonder if I can buy a Demon Race's inner core in Jinyun Immortal Market to aid my cultivation.

Chen Ganliu tidied himself up a bit and released the Talisman Black Donkey, intending to continue his journey. He had stopped briefly earlier because the True Qi from his martial arts practice was stirring within him, and the Great Vehicle Myriad Flower Fist seemed on the verge of a breakthrough.

Now that the Great Vehicle Myriad Flower Fist Manual had indeed broken through to the fifth stage, there was no reason to delay any further.

On the back of the Talisman Black Donkey, he circulated the Azure Emperor Jia Yi True Qi for a while. When he opened his eyes, he saw a village not far away. He thought, I've been pushing myself nonstop, day and night, to get this far. My body is starting to give out. I might as well rest here for a night and recover my energy before continuing.

If the Immortal Encounter Sect and those two demon girls wanted to chase me, they would have caught up by now. If they aren't pursuing me, I don't need to keep scaring myself like this.

Chen Ganliu entered the village and found it to be peaceful and prosperous. He found a kind-looking family, bought some food, and asked for lodging.

The family was hospitable and led him to a side room.

Finally able to get some sleep, Chen Ganliu lay down on the bed and immediately fell fast asleep.

After he fell asleep, his hand, hidden in his sleeve, relaxed. The Mind-Wandering Zen Blade flew out and circled above his head. Seemingly displeased that Chen Ganliu was lying down, making the space above his head insufficient, it landed on his forehead, still standing upright.

When Chen Ganliu woke up, he felt completely refreshed. He reached out and grabbed the Mind-Wandering Zen Blade from his forehead, tucking it back into his sleeve. He left a small amount of silver and departed without saying goodbye.

After leaving the village, he released the Talisman Black Donkey again. This time, he didn't stop, and traveled directly to Jinyun Immortal Market.

Jinyun Immortal Market was different from Suiyang Immortal Market. It never prohibited ordinary people from entering. Although it was hidden deep in the mountains, there were still herb gatherers, woodcutters, and even those specifically seeking immortality who would stumble in. There were even families who, through generations, knew of this Immortal Market and specialized in doing business with cultivators.

This was Chen Ganliu's first time in Jinyun Immortal Market, and he found it unlike Shuangyun Immortal Market or Suiyang Immortal Market. Firstly, it was more than ten times livelier. The majority were ordinary mortals, and the next largest group were monsters with fur and horns who had not yet transformed. The very small remaining minority were human cultivators.

Monsters could only shed their beast forms and transform into human bodies once they reached the realm of Qi Refining Layer Eight, Qi Refining Transformation, by relying on their Demon Core. Before that, although they could cultivate some supernatural abilities, they still retained their beastly forms.

In his previous life, Chen Ganliu's cultivation was low, and he hadn't dared to come to Jinyun Immortal Market. Although he had seen a few monsters, he had never seen so many.

He saw wild boars carrying burdens, old cats wearing white hats, long snakes slithering, fierce tigers in clothing, butterflies the size of millstones fluttering, and animated utensils clanging as they moved about. It was like entering the Lion Camel Kingdom from Journey to the West. However, the Lion Camel Kingdom was a wicked place where all the inhabitants were eaten by monsters. Jinyun Immortal Market, on the other hand, was a mix of humans and demons, and there seemed to be no conflict, appearing quite harmonious.

Chen Ganliu was greatly shocked, his heart pounding, his legs trembling. He quickly formed a few talismans, took a shallow breath, and was about to muster his courage to explore when someone patted him on the shoulder. He heard a familiar voice exclaim in surprise, "Little Daoist, why are you here again?"

Chen Ganliu was also extremely surprised. He saw a young girl with bright eyes and pearly teeth, smiling charmingly. It was an "old acquaintance." He quickly called out, "Third Ancestor Hu, why are you here buying things again?"

The girl couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Don't call me that!"

"And don't call me Little Fox Immortal either."

The girl had always mistakenly believed that Chen Ganliu was a disciple of the Spiritual Gate Daoist. After all, when they met in Chen Family Village, only the Spiritual Gate had any cultivation. Cultivators weren't like sweet potatoes that could be dug up anywhere; they must have a background.

She was also quite surprised, thinking to herself, Why would Spiritual Gate send his disciple so far away? What is he buying? I didn't ask him last time.

Never mind, the matters of the He Shan Sect have nothing to do with me.

Chen Ganliu knew the girl was extraordinary and dared not offend her. He said, "I want to buy some inner cores."

The girl was slightly surprised, thinking, He wants to buy inner cores? Spiritual Gate's cultivation isn't high enough to use such things.

Ah, it must be that some elder in the He Shan Sect needs this item to refine a Magic Treasure.

She said to Chen Ganliu, "Demon inner cores aren't cheap. Do you have enough Talisman Coins on you?"

"Some sellers don't even want Talisman Coins, only Spirit Stones. Do you have Spirit Stones too?"

Chen Ganliu nodded. Of course, he had Talisman Coins and Spirit Stones.

The girl pondered for a moment and said, "Does your master have any requirements for the attribute of the inner core?"

Chen Ganliu quickly replied, "No requirements."

The girl looked at him again, thinking to herself, With his cultivation level, he dares to carry so much wealth. He must have a master protecting him. She chuckled and said, "Do some work for Third Great-Grandmother, and I'll help you find a business opportunity."

Chen Ganliu was overjoyed and quickly said, "Ma...ny thanks."

The girl noticed his hesitation in how to address her and smiled, saying, "My name is Yang Xuesheng."

Chen Ganliu obediently said, "Chen Ganliu greets Sister Sheng."

The girl was about eighty to ninety percent satisfied with this address. Considering Chen Ganliu's young age, she accepted him as a "free younger brother" and said, "Follow me."