Spirit Eye Technique and Wind Control Technique

"Fine, let's go with utility spells. Old Ghost, tell me what utility spells you know."

"Heh heh, kid, do you think I'd just hand over all my secrets? I'll only tell you about two low-level but practical basic spells: Spirit Eye Technique and Wind Control Technique."

Nan Tianba gave a cunning laugh. Although he was desperate to obtain the White Glow, he was certain that Ye Qin would be unable to resist the temptation of learning his spells. Compared to him, the boy was still too green.

"What are these two spells used for?"

"Spirit Eye Technique is a comprehensive spell. When cast on your eyes, you can observe the density of spiritual energy in spiritual objects or the depth of a cultivator's mana. It consumes very little mana. Wind Control Technique is a type of movement spell belonging to the wind element. Once cast, you merge with the wind, and your body becomes lighter until you are as nimble as a breeze. Once you master it, you can manipulate wind currents at will; leaping dozens or even hundreds of feet in a single bound becomes an effortless feat."

"How does this Wind Control Technique compare to martial arts light-body skills?"

"Ha! Can the light-body skills of those worldly martial artists even be mentioned in the same breath as our immortal Wind Control Technique? Don't ever bring that up again, lest you offend my ears. Both are basic spells suitable for the first and second layers of the Qi Refining Stage. You've just entered the second layer; even if I told you higher-level spells, you likely couldn't cast them. Learning these two is perfect for you."

Ye Qin pondered to himself. In the past, when searching for spirit stones, he had to rely entirely on his senses to detect the spiritual energy of objects. He had to be at a very close range, and even then, it wasn't always accurate—it was extremely inconvenient. If this Spirit Eye Technique could truly gauge the density of spiritual energy, it might prove to be a significant help.

As for the Wind Control Technique, although it couldn't be used in combat, the ability to cover dozens of feet in the blink of an eye was an astonishing distance. It would be excellent for self-preservation.

The two finally reached a compromise: Nan Tianba would trade his spells for Ye Qin's White Glow.

This way, Nan Tianba would no longer have to beg and plead without receiving a shred of primordial energy, and Ye Qin wouldn't suffer a loss by sharing a portion of the White Glow.

However, they still argued over the exchange rate of spells to White Glow.

Nan Tianba, relying on his knowledge of spells, opened his mouth like a lion, demanding enough White Glow to cultivate to the fourth layer of the Qi Refining Stage. Ye Qin would never agree to that; it was a massive amount of energy.

It had taken Ye Qin a full half-year just to cultivate the first layer of Sitting and Forgetting Selflessness. As one reached higher realms, the energy required skyrocketed. The energy needed to complete the second layer was double that of the first, and the fourth layer required four times as much as the first. The higher the level, the harder the cultivation.

Although Ye Qin was a novice, he understood the difficulty of cultivation and would never accept such a disadvantageous deal.

"Old Ghost, I'll trade ten days' worth of White Glow for one basic spell. Two spells for twenty days. Anything more is impossible. The specific method of exchange will be that I give you half of the White Glow produced on the Floating Island every day. After twenty days, the exchange ends. If you want more, you'll have to trade other spells."

Nan Tianba asked in surprise, "How much White Glow appears on this island daily? Is there some kind of limit to the quantity?"

Ye Qin explained briefly, "Of course there's a limit, otherwise how could I have stayed here for half a year to finish the first layer? But the amount of White Glow has increased significantly now; it produces enough energy for the first layer in just one month."

"What? Enough for the first layer in just one month? When I cultivated the first layer, it took me a full three to four years, and I have a single Earth Spiritual Root! You, with your Five Elements Spiritual Root, are cultivating this fast in such a treasure land?"

Nan Tianba gasped in shock, his eyes turning bloodshot with envy as he glared at Ye Qin. He looked as if he wanted to swallow Ye Qin whole, seize this treasure island for himself, and enjoy the White Glow alone. That way, he would surely be able to break through to the mid-stage and then the high-stage of the Qi Refining Stage within a few years.

Of course, that was all just wishful thinking.

If he could have swallowed Ye Qin, he would have done so long ago; he wouldn't have waited until now.

"Fine, I'll trade two low-level utility spells for twenty days of your White Glow. That's fair."

Nan Tianba very readily imparted the incantations for the Spirit Eye Technique and Wind Control Technique to Ye Qin. His attitude toward Ye Qin immediately became much warmer, and he began trying to build a rapport.

"Kid, I'm not a stubborn man. Since I can't kill you, I'll just look for another body to possess and be reborn in the future. But before that, I want to use your White Glow to improve my cultivation. Once I reach the fifth or sixth layer of the Qi Refining Stage, I'll find a way to leave this place and stop bothering you. Heh heh, as long as you help me improve, I'll naturally give you many benefits. After all, I was once the head of the Nan Clan; I have thirty or forty years more cultivation experience than you, don't I?"

Ye Qin felt extreme contempt for Nan Tianba's sudden display of warmth.

As for Nan Tianba's claim that he would find a way to leave, Ye Qin secretly sneered.

Does this Old Ghost think this place is his own backyard, where he can come and go as he pleases? He probably still doesn't understand what this Purple Mansion Floating Island actually is!

If this Old Ghost were allowed to leave alive and find another host with spiritual roots to possess, given his terrifying strength, would Ye Qin even be able to survive?

The Old Ghost had mentioned before that the possession technique could only be used on those with spiritual roots. It couldn't be used on ordinary mortals because they couldn't withstand the powerful Primordial Spirit of a cultivator and would explode and die. The Old Ghost had languished in the jade pendant for twenty years precisely because he hadn't found a suitable host.

Ye Qin had no intention of letting the Old Ghost leave the Purple Mansion.

While the Old Ghost was a danger to him here, at least he was trapped within this void. If he were released, he would be beyond control, which would likely be even more dangerous.

Ye Qin had obtained the two incantations, but he didn't give Nan Tianba the White Glow immediately. He had to verify that the spells were effective first; he simply couldn't trust the Old Ghost's word.

Nan Tianba let out a cackling, sinister laugh and flew off into the distance, his voice echoing from afar.

"Kid, take your time verifying them. I'm going to wander around the island to see what's on this strange place. Maybe I'll get lucky and find some treasures."