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Chapter 21: The Dog Merchant
Chapter 21: The Dog Merchant
Even though Withered Tree Senior Immortal was a renowned figure, his thoughts were in turmoil at this moment.
He turned to Qi Yuan, wanting to say something.
But Qi Yuan simply left without a word.
Withered Tree Senior Immortal sat down, his hand resting on a purple sandalwood chair, and a faint scent of incense rose, as if he were deep in contemplation.
Outside the Divine Light Sect, Qi Yuan was once again wandering with his knife.
"A First Rank Foundation Establishment Spirit Treasure... Golden Flower Fruit." Qi Yuan was actually quite tempted.
Foundation Establishment Spirit Treasures were incredibly valuable.
"But the Foundation Establishment Gathering requires defeating disciples from other sects to earn rewards... It's too much trouble."
The mere thought of competing made Qi Yuan feel bored. He'd rather play games; that's where his strength truly increased.
However, when he visited a shop and inquired about the price of a First Rank Foundation Establishment Spirit Treasure, his eyes lit up.
"What? It's worth ten thousand Spirit Stones? Priceless but unavailable?"
"A wealthy clan offered fifty thousand Spirit Stones and still couldn't buy it? Not even a Second Rank one?"
Qi Yuan's heart stirred.
As the chief disciple of the Seven-Colored Peak, he could only obtain ten Spirit Stones worth of resources each month.
But after offending his master, his supply of Spirit Stones was cut off.
Every day was a struggle to get by.
Recently, his thatched cottage had leaked, and he couldn't bear to spend Spirit Stones to hire someone for repairs, so he climbed onto the roof and fixed it himself.
What kind of cultivation was this?
Moreover, once Qi Yuan reached the Foundation Establishment stage, the amount of Spirit Stones he needed would be astronomical.
The refinement of magical power during the Foundation Establishment stage was the most Spirit Stone-consuming process.
Therefore, the Foundation Establishment disciples of the Divine Light Sect often took on external missions to earn Spirit Stones.
"Why not give it a try?"
"Forget it, it's too troublesome."
"If only some bad guy won it, then I could stand on the moral high ground and take it from them."
Qi Yuan's thoughts were in disarray, but they remained just thoughts.
A Foundation Establishment Spirit Treasure of this caliber would undoubtedly be guarded by powerful cultivators. With his current strength, how could he possibly seize it?
Qi Yuan roamed the streets like a vagabond, feeling like he needed a ghost fire and a young girl to tell her father, "Dad, you don't understand him."
Upon returning to the Seven-Colored Peak, Qi Yuan caught a whiff of a rich aroma.
"Spirit Carp, Intoxicating Mushrooms, Northern Treasure Melon..." Qi Yuan had a keen sense of smell.
These scents greatly stimulated his appetite.
"Junior Sister, this pot of yours... are these all Spirit Materials? They must be quite expensive, right?" Qi Yuan remembered that in the half year since he came to this world, he had only tasted a Spirit Material delicacy once, and it was worth less than one Spirit Stone.
"It's not bad, just a few dozen Spirit Stones," Jiang Ling Su replied casually with a smile. She clapped her hands, "There's still some time left. I'm about to reach Foundation Establishment, so I need to eat well and nourish my body."
Of course, Jiang Ling Su had other considerations as well.
By displaying her financial strength, she hoped to attract the attention of the cold and elegant immortal on the Seven-Colored Peak.
After all, when the impending dark times arrived, the only one who might resist them would likely be that immortal on the Seven-Colored Peak.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan was stunned, his eyes wide: "Where did you get so many Spirit Stones?"
Jiang Ling Su smiled sweetly: "I was born lucky."
"Dog merchant," Qi Yuan clenched his teeth, feeling sour about his inability to obtain the Spirit Materials, "Your Spirit Food lacks seasoning, and the taste might be a bit lacking."
He couldn't even afford a single mushroom from those Spirit Materials.
"Senior Brother, last time you made chicken soup for me. This time, I'll treat you to a Spirit Material soup," Jiang Ling Su said.
Qi Yuan's expression changed instantly: "It smells amazing. Good ingredients naturally make a delicious soup."
He took the opportunity to promote the Spirit Food Jiang Ling Su had made.
Jiang Ling Su: "..."
Indeed, the Crazy One's lineage seemed to have some issues with their heads.
She served Qi Yuan a bowl full of Spirit Food.
She also served herself a bowl.
Qi Yuan took a bite, savoring the delicious flavor that left his lips and teeth fragrant and his mouth watering.
"A true delicacy of the mortal world," Qi Yuan praised, finding it far superior to the Hextech takeout he used to order in his past life.
Moreover, with just one bite, he felt his cultivation power increase slightly.
This was no less than the cultivation feedback he received in his game jade slip after slaying a level 70 Great Demon.
Suddenly, he felt that gaming wasn't as appealing as consuming Spirit Food.
Not only that, but it tasted so much better than Hextech or pre-made meals.
Just then, Jiang Ling Su frowned: "Unfortunately, the grade of the spirit materials is too low, making the Spirit Food less flavorful."
Qi Yuan instantly felt the Spirit Food in the bowl lose its appeal.
Despite this, he didn't hold back while eating.
...
"Time to game."
As night fell, Qi Yuan once again entered the game.
As usual, Qi Yuan emerged from a pit.
"Well-fed and ready to game!"
He held a great treasure sword, stealthily moving through the Yi Guan Prohibition.
Tonight's Yi Guan Prohibition was no different from usual.
It seemed that the damage inflicted on the Yi Guan Demons the previous night didn't leave a lasting impression on them.
Soon, Qi Yuan arrived at the Yi Guan Demons' hanging spot.
Xiao Xiang Sword Shower!
Wrist Hero Strong Fist!
Qi Yuan resumed his slaughter, killing the Yi Guan Demons one by one.
Meanwhile, other Yi Guan Demons also woke up on the trees.
They had no faces, no eyes, no ears, and not even mouths.
However, Qi Yuan could sense their anger.
If they had mouths, Qi Yuan was certain he would hear a string of beautiful profanities in the language of their homeland.
"You motherer!"
Of course, these Yi Guan Demons couldn't speak, so they could only express their rage by attacking Qi Yuan, venting their frustration.
Unfortunately for them, they all became Qi Yuan's Experience Babies.
Qi Yuan moved in and out of the area seven times, rivaling Zhao Yun and Wen Yang's legendary feats.
After a few hours, when Qi Yuan saw the Yi Guan Demons regrouping, he simply left without a trace.
Afterward, Qi Yuan dug a hole and buried himself in it.
He began to reflect.
"The Yi Guan Demons are regrouping faster."
"It seems they're also growing stronger."
"But I'm growing too, leveling up again. It'll just get slower from here."
After his reflection, Qi Yuan opened the chat interface.
He responded to a series of messages from Jinli, as he usually did.
Jinli's messages were fragmented, mentioning issues like flooding in certain regions reported in the Imperial Edicts, and how she almost got injured when her horse went wild earlier.
Qi Yuan slowly replied, then shared his daily gaming experiences with Jinli.
Within a short time, he sent a series of messages.
"It's getting late; time to log off."
Qi Yuan felt he had spent enough time in the game.
Unexpectedly, Jinli sent a message.
"Still awake at this hour?" Qi Yuan wanted to look up at the moon, but the pit blocked his view.
"I had a busy day," Jinli replied, her fatigue giving way to a sense of calm.
"I visited Aunt Qin today, and with the Imperial Herb from the Xuan Yuan Prohibition, her injuries have significantly improved."
Jinli shared the day's events, narrating them slowly.
She avoided spreading negativity, expressing herself in a calm manner.
"Your task seems quite challenging," Qi Yuan thought. If he were in Jinli's position, he might not handle it as well as she did.
After all, court affairs were a web of interpersonal relationships, something he was unfamiliar with, being more accustomed to fighting.
(End of Chapter)
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