Chapter 756: The Cave Abode of Huiyang Mountain
Chapter 756: The Cave Abode of Huiyang Mountain
After keeping away the ancestral coffin spirit seed, Lu Chen found an empty corner and casually set up a restriction.
With a flick of his thoughts, a humanoid spirit fruit appeared and instantly transformed into another him.
"I should probably change my appearance." Lu Chen thought to himself as he placed the Thousand Soul Mask on his avatar, instantly changing into a young cultivator with an ordinary appearance and a gloomy aura.
"This spirit fruit avatar... from now on, your name shall be Ling Gu."
A lifelike and natural smile appeared on the avatar's face.
Lu Chen intended to separate his true self from his avatar as much as possible to prevent others from knowing their connection.
After some brief preparations, he and his avatar entered the Star-Plucking Tower, one after the other, and arrived outside the hall where cave abodes could be rented or purchased.
The avatar walked straight into the depths of the hall, while Lu Chen lingered outside, strolling casually as if observing the surroundings, but in reality, he was secretly controlling the avatar's every move.
"May I help you, fellow cultivator?" As soon as the avatar stepped into the hall, it caught the attention of a Core Formation cultivator, who immediately flashed over and greeted him enthusiastically.
"I wish to rent or purchase a suitable cave abode within the Star Cave," the avatar, Ling Gu, said in a hoarse voice.
Lu Chen, standing at a distance, shook his head slightly.
"The cultivation world still respects strength above all else. The last time I came to rent a cave abode, that Core Formation cultivator in the hall barely gave me a second glance. Now that I've sent my avatar, he's greeting us with enthusiasm," he mused to himself, his mind still focused on controlling the avatar.
"Oh? You wish to rent or purchase a cave abode? Welcome, fellow cultivator, to the Star Cave. May I ask your name?" the Core Formation cultivator inquired.
"Ling Gu," the gloomy young man replied slowly.
"So it's Fellow Ling. What kind of cave abode are you looking for? We can accommodate any request here at the Star Cave," the cultivator said.
"Each of the Eighteen Star Caves is a wonder in itself, filled with spiritual veins, treasure grounds, and secret realms. Aside from cultivation, they cater to your every need, whether it's alchemy or artifact forging," the Star Cave cultivator continued, introducing the options to Ling Gu.
"I require a cave abode shrouded in dense yin energy for my cultivation," Ling Gu stated simply.
"Yin energy, you say? In that case, the best choice would be the Fengyuan Star Cave. It contains multiple yin domains, and many left-path cultivators reside within its various layers. You can interact and exchange insights with them, Fellow Ling," the Star Cave cultivator suggested.
"Very well, then. The Fengyuan Star Cave it is," Lu Chen agreed, having already chosen that location beforehand and even personally scouting out a few suitable spots within it.
"The Fengyuan Star Cave has seven layers, Fellow Cultivator. You may choose any unoccupied spot within the first five layers to establish your cave abode," the Star Cave cultivator explained.
"Most of the Core Formation cultivators reside in the fourth and fifth layers, where the yin energy is denser and purer, making it more suitable for cultivation. Additionally, there are numerous secret realms, increasing your chances of obtaining opportunities and treasures," he added.
"Alright," Ling Gu nodded slightly.
"Fellow Ling, this jade catalog contains detailed information about the fourth and fifth layers of the Fengyuan Star Cave. The red areas indicate those already occupied by other cultivators, the blue areas are vacant, and the green areas represent those that will be available in the next few years," the Star Cave cultivator said, handing over the jade catalog.
"Additionally, there are many gray areas within the Fengyuan Star Cave, indicating the presence of secret realms or dangerous lands. These areas are not suitable for establishing cave abodes, so please exercise caution, Fellow Ling," he warned.
"If you wish to learn more about a specific location, you can infuse your spiritual sense into the catalog to obtain the corresponding information," he concluded.
Ling Gu remained silent, slowly flipping through the jade catalog and occasionally probing with his spiritual sense.
The last time Lu Chen entered the Fengyuan Star Cave, he had considered this cave on the outskirts of Huiyang Mountain as a backup option.
The mountain range was permeated with dense and pure yin energy, and the cave abode was located in a secluded area where not many Core Formation cultivators resided, making it an ideal place for solitary cultivation.
Deep within the mountains were also several strange secret realms, making it convenient to collect blood, flesh, and yin spirits for nurturing those peculiar spirit plants.
"Fellow Ling, you have a good eye!"
"Huiyang Mountain is an excellent place for cultivation, with yin energy so dense that it ranks among the top even in the fifth layer. This cave abode is perfect for your secluded training, Fellow Daoist."
"How much is the monthly rent for this cave abode?"
Ling Gu asked in a deep voice.
"Three thousand and two hundred low-grade spirit stones per month. If you rent it for over ten years and pay the spirit stones all at once, you will enjoy a significant discount." The Star Cave cultivator at the Core Formation stage replied with a smile.
"That's cheap."
Lu Chen muttered to himself. When he had first rented the cave abode in the Lei Huo Star Cave, the price was even lower by two hundred spirit stones, but it had still felt like a huge expense, taking up most of his wealth to rent it for ten years.
But now, with his abundant resources, he hardly batted an eye at this rental price.
"A single Sword Pill can easily cover at least two months of rent. Times have certainly changed," he mused to himself as he controlled his avatar to ask, "How many spirit stones would it take to buy this cave abode?"
"Three million five hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, and the cave abode will belong entirely to you, Fellow Daoist Ling," the Star Cave cultivator replied, his eyes lighting up at the prospect.
"That's roughly equivalent to renting it for a hundred years."
"My advancement to the Core Formation stage was exceptionally swift, taking just over fifty years. With my extended lifespan and the presence of the light group, I may even aspire to reach the Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation stages. Buying it outright seems more cost-effective."
"Most importantly, it seems quite affordable."
Lu Chen made a preliminary estimate of his current wealth and felt that three million plus low-grade spirit stones were not a significant concern.
"Very well, then. I'll buy that cave abode."
The avatar, Ling Gu, said expressionlessly.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ling!"
"This is the high-level Fengyuan Order of the Fengyuan Star Cave. If you purchase the cave abode, you will also be entitled to numerous privileges within the Fengyuan Star Cave. You will receive better protection from the Star Cave, and you will also be qualified to enter the seventh layer of the Fengyuan Star Cave for exploration."
The Star Cave cultivator's face beamed with joy, and his attitude became even more enthusiastic. He would earn a substantial sum from this transaction, so he was naturally pleased.
"Here are the spirit stones. Please have a look."
Ling Gu casually waved his hand, and a small mountain of medium-grade spirit stones appeared before the cultivator, their spiritual radiance filling every corner of the hall and attracting the curious gazes of other cultivators.
"No problem at all."
The Star Cave cultivator carefully scanned the spirit stones with his spiritual sense before storing them away. He then enthusiastically escorted Ling Gu to the hall's entrance.
After the avatar left, Lu Chen concealed his cultivation base and went to a window in the hall to obtain a simple version of the Fengyuan Order. With this token, he could temporarily stay in the Fengyuan Star Cave for a while and explore most of the secret realms within the star cave.
"Alright, the new cave abode is secured."
"Before heading to the Fengyuan Star Cave, I need to transplant those peculiar spirit plants, spirit pets, defensive formations, and the like from the previous cave abode."
With that thought, Lu Chen and his avatar flew into the boundless sea of thunder and fire.
(End of Chapter)
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