True Person Azure Fall's Shock, Before the Auction, Meeting Zhao Hongying and Others
The rich spiritual energy surged into Wang Mengde's body in waves, where it was refined, absorbed, and transformed into strands of pure spiritual energy in his Dantian.
[The Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula +1]
[Spirit Power Cultivation +1]
Six hours later, Wang Mengde opened his eyes again, used his divine sense to look inward, and sensed the changes in his spiritual energy.
[Qi Refinement Cultivation: Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement (7980/25600)]
In six hours, the spiritual energy value increased by a total of eleven points.
Wang Mengde stood up and stretched his limbs.
The spiritual energy within his body was more abundant than when he entered, and he felt an indescribable sense of comfort throughout his body.
He walked to the wall, took the green Jade Slip from the groove, and put it into his Storage Bag.
He opened the door, revealing a layer of light. He took out White Jade-Slip Key and infused it with spiritual power.
A crack appeared in the curtain of light, and Wang Mengde stepped out.
The corridor was quiet, and the doors to the other training rooms were tightly closed, with light curtains flowing freely.
He walked to the lobby on the first floor, where the young monk behind the counter was still there, looking down and flipping through a booklet.
Hearing footsteps, he looked up, saw Wang Mengde, and a professional smile appeared on his face, "Fellow Daoist, have you finished your cultivation? Are you satisfied?"
Wang Mengde nodded and handed over the white Jade Slip: "Not bad, come again next time."
The young cultivator accepted the white Jade Slip and said, "The remaining time is recorded in the Green Jade Slip. Next time you come, ask me for the white Jade Slip for the ninth-floor room. As long as there is a vacant room on the ninth floor, you can go in to cultivate."
"Hmm." Wang Mengde turned and walked out of the Spirit-Gathering Tower.
As darkness fell, the spirit lanterns on Jade Wave Island lit up one by one, illuminating the entire island as if it were daytime.
A night breeze blew by, carrying the delicate fragrance of spiritual herbs and flowers, refreshing and delightful.
Wang Mengde walked back along the bluestone path, through the Spirit Bamboo Grove, across the small bridge, and turned into the secluded alley.
The Light Barrier in the A-53 Courtyard, glowed with a pale blue light in the night.
He walked to the courtyard gate, and with a thought, the Light Barrier cracked open. He pushed the door open and went inside.
The courtyard was very quiet.
Xue Linglong was lying on the Soft Chair, already asleep.
Her cat ears drooped, her tail was curled to her sides, and her breathing was even and long.
The pale blue robes fluttered slightly in the night breeze.
Hearing the noise, Xue Linglong suddenly opened her eyes. Her golden vertical pupils contracted sharply in the moonlight, like two illuminated golden gems.
When she saw it was Wang Mengde, her pupils slowly dilated, and the wariness in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a languid and confused expression.
"Master, you're back." Her voice was soft, with a hoarse quality from just waking up, like a kitten's whimper.
Wang Mengde nodded. "Hmm."
Xue Linglong sat up from the Soft Chair, rubbed her eyes, and twitched her cat ears as if trying to shake off her sleepiness.
She looked up at the sky; the moon had risen high in the sky, its silvery light spilling into the courtyard and casting long shadows of the Spirit Jujube Tree.
She blinked, looked at Wang Mengde again, and pointed to the horizon with a bewildered expression. "Master, is it already dark?"
Wang Mengde walked to the stone table and sat down, asking, "Is the Demon Fish ready yet?"
Xue Linglong's expression froze instantly, her cat ears twitched slightly, and then drooped down.
She lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands, and whispered in a voice barely audible, "I'm sorry, Master, I fell asleep while cultivating. I'll go do it right away."
After saying that, she quickly took out the Silver Moon Gold-Patterned Fish from her Storage Bag, and flashed into the kitchen. She was as fast as the wind, leaving only the tinkling sound of silver bells echoing in the yard.
Wang Mengde watched her retreating figure and shook his head helplessly.
He stood up and walked into the quiet room on one side of the main house.
He sat down at the table, took out the Talisman Paper, Talisman Brush, and Talisman Ink from his Storage Bag, and arranged them one by one.
Holding the brush in his right hand, he dipped it in spiritual ink. The moment the brush tip touched the Talisman Paper, spiritual energy flowed from the brush handle into the tip, outlining fine spiritual patterns on the Talisman Paper.
His movements were fluid and effortless, without the slightest hesitation; every stroke was just right, and every turn was smooth and natural.
The spiritual runes slowly extended across the Talisman Paper, like flowing streams meandering within Talisman Paper small space, eventually converging into a complete Spirit Shield Talisman.
One, two, three --
[Spirit Shield Talisman +1]
[Spirit Shield Talisman +1]
Time slips away at the tip of the pen, flows between the Talisman Runes, and quietly fades away in the flashes of inspiration.
In the days that followed, Wang Mengde's life seemed to be etched into the same mold.
Every morning, he would first practice the Thunder Tempering Body Formula for more than three hours, with Palm Thunder Technique striking his body again and again, the white and purple arcs of electricity tempering his internal organs.
He had long since grown accustomed to that burning pain, and had even begun to enjoy it, because after each episode of pain, he could feel his internal organs becoming stronger, his physical body becoming stronger, and his strength increasing.
Every night, I draw Spirit Shield Talisman.
Every ten days, Wang Mengde would change his appearance and go to the Drunken Immortal Tower to find True Person Azure Fall, exchanging the Spirit Shield Talisman, pills, and other Talisman he had accumulated for Spirit Stones.
True Person Azure Fall offered a fair price for the acquisition, and the two enjoyed a pleasant collaboration.
Occasionally, he would also engage in dual cultivation with Xue Linglong.
Although the Cat Demon was lazy, she was never lazy when it came to dual cultivation; in fact, she was even more enthusiastic than him.
He frequently went to the Spirit-Gathering Tower to cultivate.
He dared not cultivate in the Spirit-Gathering Tower on one island all the time, for fear of attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives.
The Shattered Star Archipelago are dotted with hundreds of islands, and Spirit-Gathering Towers are scattered across them. He goes to Sunset Glow Island today, Clear Wind Island tomorrow, and Bright Moon Island the day after tomorrow; his whereabouts are unpredictable.
Three months later, one evening, Wang Mengde was drawing Spirit Shield Talisman in a secret room.
Once a Talisman was completed, a line of small golden characters appeared in my mind.
[Spirit Shield Talisman +1]
Then, a surge of profound insights flooded my mind.
After a while, Wang Mengde refined and absorbed all his insights.
He perceived himself through divine sense.
[Talisman Drawing Method: Spirit Shield Talisman (Transcendent Mastery) 0/6400]
Transcendent Mastery.
His skill in drawing Spirit Shield Talisman had finally reached a state of Transcendent Mastery.
He picked up a new Talisman Paper, began to draw, and the moment he put pen to paper, he sensed something different.
The Spirit Brush became even more adept in his hands, the infusion of spiritual power was smoother, and the process of drawing Talisman Runes as flowing water, without the slightest hesitation.
Three breaths later, a Spirit Shield Talisman was completed, radiating golden light, and the illusory shield was as thick as a mountain.
Wang Mengde held the Talisman and carefully sensed its meaning.
The Spirit Shield Talisman, Transcendent Mastery level, is at least 30% more powerful than before.
The next day, he transformed himself and went to the Drunken Immortal Tower to find the True Person Azure Fall.
True Person Azure Fall took the Spirit Shield Talisman, examined it carefully, and a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
She placed the Spirit Shield Talisman on the table, looked up at Wang Mengde, and was secretly amazed.
Wang Mengde's Talisman arts are truly terrifying.
"Fellow Daoist Wang, the quality of your Spirit Shield Talisman is much better than before."
Its power has increased by at least 30%; this quality of Spirit Shield Talisman has never been seen on the market before.
Wang Mengde asked, "What price can the landlord offer?"
True Person Azure Fall pondered for a moment, then said, "The purchase price for an ordinary Spirit Shield Talisman is thirty Spirit Stones, but for one like this, I'll give you forty Spirit Stones."
Wang Mengde said, "Fifty."
After some haggling, the two parties finally agreed on a price of forty-five Spirit Stones.
The cost of a Spirit Shield Talisman is sixteen Spirit Stones, and the purchase price is forty-five Spirit Stones, resulting in a net profit of twenty-nine Spirit Stones per talisman.
At this point, Wang Mengde's daily earnings of Spirit Stones soared to a terrifying 4,300 Spirit Stones per day.
This speed at which they make money is unmatched, not to mention Qi Refinement Realm cultivators, even many Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivators can only dream of it.
The time that followed.
Wang Mengde practices the Thunder Tempering Body Formula every morning.
At noon, he changed his form and went to the Spirit-Gathering Towers on other islands to cultivate.
He cultivates for six hours every day on the ninth floor of the Spirit-Gathering Tower.
I draw Spirit Shield Talisman every night.
Furthermore, they frequently purchase spiritual fruits to refine and absorb.
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Wang Mengde finished drawing the last Spirit Shield Talisman in the secret room, put down the Talisman Brush, and exhaled a long breath of turbid air.
He closed his eyes and focused his mind inward.
[Subject: Wang Mengde]
[Destiny: Heaven Rewards Diligence (Success is inevitable)]
[Qi Refinement Cultivation: Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement (24808/25600)]
[Physical Body Cultivation: Body Tempering Level 9 (219/25600)]
[Cultivation Method: The Second Level of the True Myriad Beast Taming Formula (1980/10000);]
[Law Technique: Sword-Controlling Technique (Transcendent Mastery) 1500/6400; Palm Thunder Technique (Transcendent Mastery) 5568/6400;...]
[Secret Technique: Imprinting Art]
[Talisman Drawing Method: Spirit Shield Talisman (Transcendent Mastery) 2630/6400;...]
Wang Mengde opened his eyes, his gaze intense.
In three years, his skill in drawing Spirit Shield Talisman reached a level of Transcendent Mastery.
The greatest progress was in body tempering cultivation, which reached the Ninth Layer of Body Tempering.
His Palm Thunder Technique and Sword-Controlling Technique have also improved significantly.
Especially the Palm Thunder Technique, which is nearing its ultimate level of Transcendent Mastery.
He also learned the Imprinting Art.
Of course, the most crucial factor is Spirit Power Cultivation.
Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement (24808/25600), just 792 points of spiritual power are needed to reach the limit of Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement.
At his current cultivation speed, he should be able to reach the limit of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement in at most a month.
When that time comes, you can begin preparations for Foundation Establishment.
Wang Mengde tidied up the items on the talisman table, got up, and left the secret room.
As dusk settled, the sunset painted the entire courtyard in a vibrant orange-red hue.
The leaves of the Spirit Jujube Tree rustled in the evening breeze, and Xue Linglong was curled up asleep on the Soft Chair under the tree.
Her cat ears drooped, her tail curled to her side, her breathing was even and long, and her pale blue robes fluttered slightly in the evening breeze.
This Cat Demon is too lazy.
Although it's possible to cultivate while sleeping, one often falls asleep.
The Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique that he had Xue Linglong practice was repeatedly delayed by her.
He always agrees readily, saying he will cultivate diligently, but he slacks off during his nightly cultivation and falls asleep at the drop of a hat.
Fortunately, she possessed the bloodline of Cat Demon Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula, allowing her to accumulate Yin-Nature Power far faster than ordinary people. In addition, she occasionally practiced the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique.
Even if she only practices sporadically, the Yin-Nature Power accumulates within her body is enough to support their dual cultivation.
Wang Mengde walked to the Soft Chair, his footsteps startling Xue Linglong.
She suddenly opened her eyes, her golden vertical pupils contracting sharply in the twilight. When she saw it was Wang Mengde, her pupils slowly dilated, and the wariness in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a languid and confused expression.
She sat up quickly, her cat ears standing straight up and her tail curled up.
She slapped her forehead, her cat ears twitching, and an embarrassed smile appeared on her face. Her voice was soft and sweet. "I'm sorry, Master, I forgot to be Demon Fish again."
With that, she leaped off the Soft Chair and flew towards the kitchen.
Wang Mengde watched her retreating figure and shook his head helplessly. "You forgot, you did three days' worth of work yesterday."
Xue Linglong had already rushed into the kitchen when she heard these words and suddenly stopped.
She turned around, poked her head out from the kitchen doorway, her cat ears twitching slightly, and her golden vertical pupils filled with confusion.
She thought for a moment, then slowly walked out of the kitchen, her steps elegant and composed, a stark contrast to her earlier frantic entrance.
She walked up to Wang Mengde, put her hands behind her back, lowered her head slightly, and said slowly, "Master, I forgot, I made three days' worth of Demon Fish yesterday, so I don't need to do it today."
Wang Mengde looked at her, his lips twitching slightly. He walked to the Spirit Jujube Tree and sat on Xue Linglong's Soft Chair.
Xue Linglong raised her head, a sly glint flashing in her golden vertical pupils.
She walked gracefully to Wang Mengde, and without any hesitation, sat directly in his lap, curling up in his arms like a real cat.
Her body was light and soft, exuding a faint fragrance, a blend of herbal scents and sunshine.
She raised her head, her eyes shimmering like spring water, her golden vertical pupils rippling like two lakes rippled by a spring breeze.
Her cat ears twitched slightly, her tail swayed gently behind her, and her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry, "Master, we haven't cultivated for a month. Let's go cultivate! I love cultivating the most."
Looking at her expressionless face, Wang Mengde said, "All you do besides eat, sleep, and sunbathe is cultivate together. Can't you be more diligent in Cultivation Practice Method?"
Xue Linglong nodded repeatedly, her cat ears twitching rapidly, her tail held high, and she earnestly promised, "Master, I will cultivate diligently tomorrow. I promise, I will definitely practice the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique for two hours tomorrow."
As she spoke, she raised her right hand, three fingers held upright, her golden vertical pupils filled with sincerity.
Looking at her confident demeanor, Wang Mengde secretly shook his head.
It's always tomorrow, tomorrow and tomorrow again, how many tomorrows there are!
Xue Linglong withdrew her hand, wrapped her arms around Wang Mengde's neck, her cat ears drooped slightly, her golden vertical pupils were full of grievance, and her voice was as soft as a spider's silk in the wind. "Master, the Yin-Nature Power in my body is too strong, and I have no motivation to cultivate."
I need motivation.
Before Wang Mengde could say anything, Xue Linglong kissed him.
Wang Mengde reached out and gently pushed her face away, his voice low and deep. "This is the courtyard."
Xue Linglong's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint flashing in her golden vertical pupils, her voice soft and sweet. "The courtyard is fine, anyway, no one can see in."
After she finished speaking, she leaned closer again.
Wang Mengde did not push her away again.
The leaves of the Spirit Jujube Tree rustled in the evening breeze, and the pale purple Spirit Vine Flowers swayed gently in the twilight.
The protective Light Barrier over the courtyard is light blue, like a thin eggshell, enveloping the entire courtyard and making it impossible to see anything inside from the outside.
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[The Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula +12]
[Spirit Power Cultivation +12]
[The Luan-Phoenix Harmony Formula +8]
[Spirit Power Cultivation +8]
Two hours later, Wang Mengde leaned back in Soft Chair.
Xue Linglong nestled in his arms, her cat ears trembling gently, her golden vertical pupils half-closed, like a well-fed cat, languid and content.
Wang Mengde closed his eyes, used his divine sense to examine the changes in his spiritual power.
My Spirit Power Cultivation has increased by another fifty-three points.
He opened his eyes, looked down at the Cat Demon in his arms, and reached out to rub her cat ears.
Xue Linglong comfortably squinted her eyes.
"I heard there will be Yin Spirit Fruits at the auction in three days."
Wang Mengde said, "I'll go buy you a few. You should practice the Extreme Yin Body-Tempering Technique diligently."
When we cultivate together, we can both raise our Qi Refinement Limit of Qi Refining.
When that time comes, I'll buy you another Foundation Establishment Pill.
Xue Linglong raised her head, a serious glint flashing in her golden vertical pupils.
Instead of acting coquettishly as usual, she stared intently at Wang Mengde, her voice soft yet firm. "Master, please use the Foundation Establishment Pill first."
Wang Mengde looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and nodded. "Yes, I'll buy two then, and Foundation Establishment together."
Xue Linglong's eyes curved into crescent moons, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face, like spring flowers blossoming in the sunlight.
She snuggled closer to Wang Mengde, her cat ears pressed against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, and said softly, "Master is the best."
The next morning, Wang Mengde took out a Bone-Transmuting Pill from his Storage Bag and swallowed it.
Bone-Transmuting Pill entered his stomach, its medicinal power was slowly released, causing his bones to make a slight cracking sound. His body gradually shrunk from 1.86 meters to 1.78 meters.
His face, under the influence of the medicine, slowly distorted and reformed, reverting to the appearance of the middle-aged cultivator Zhuge Xingchuan.
He took out a gray wooden mask from his Storage Bag and put it on, then took out an ordinary gray...
After changing into his robes and tidying his clothes to ensure there were no flaws, he pushed open the door and walked out of the courtyard.
The number of foreign cultivators on the Shattered Star Archipelago has surged due to the approaching auction.
The number of cultivators on Jade Wave Island was several times greater than usual, and the streets were bustling with people.
Late- Late Qi Refinement cultivators, who are rarely seen on ordinary days, are now everywhere on the streets, and there are also many more Foundation Establishment cultivators than usual.
Small groups of cultivators gathered by the roadside, chatting about the auction three days later and speculating about what rare treasures would appear.
Wang Mengde walked along the bluestone street, through several alleys, and arrived at the entrance of Myriad Medicines Studio.
Wang Mengde was about to step into Myriad Medicines Studio when he suddenly stopped.
Three people walked out of the entrance of Myriad Medicines Studio.
Three Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The man in the lead appeared to be in his early twenties, with a handsome face, sharp eyebrows, and bright eyes. He wore a moon-white robe and had a blue longsword hanging at his waist. He exuded a gentle and refined aura.
His former friend, Yun Jingshan, an outer disciple of the Evergreen Sect.
He had actually reached the Foundation Establishment.
It makes sense, considering the opponent is the number one prodigy of the Yun Clan's Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan, Three-Attribute Spirit Roots.
Beside Yun Jingshan stood a tall woman who looked to be in her early twenties, both beautiful and dashing.
She wore a dark red robe, with a short sword hanging at her waist. The scabbard was black, and the hilt was wrapped with red silk thread.
Her hair was tied high with a red ribbon into a neat ponytail, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck.
Her features were three-dimensional and distinct, with thick, long, dark eyebrows that slanted upwards towards her temples. Her eyes were large and bright, with dark brown pupils and a sharp, bright gaze, like two drawn swords.
Zhao Hongying.
She actually Foundation Establishment as well.
Behind the two was an elderly man who looked to be in his sixties or seventies. He had gray hair, a thin face, but was in good spirits and had bright, piercing eyes.
He wore a gray robe, with the insignia of the outer sect steward of the Evergreen Sect embroidered on the hem: a sword and a pen crossed.
Deacon Zhao, Zhao Tianming.
The elder in the early Foundation Establishment stage, who is in charge of all affairs of the Qingya Island Foreign Affairs Hall of the Changqing Sect.
He was the one who presided over the ceremony when Wang Mengde and Liu Yiyi became dao companion three years ago.
He was at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.