"Who is this Cyan Wood True Monarch?"

There were more than a dozen spirit plant books, most authored by Cyan Wood True Monarch, and Li Mu was a bit concerned that this person might be a charlatan.

"This person is no longer a Nascent Soul True Monarch, but a Divinity Transformation Ancestor of the Taiyi Sect. Cyan Wood Ancestor was originally a Spirit Plant Cultivator in his early years, authoring over ten famous works on spirit plant cultivation, revered as sacred texts by countless Spirit Plant Cultivators. The book you're holding, 'Spirit Plant Accelerated Cultivation Method,' is Cyan Wood Ancestor's latest work, introducing several methods for accelerating the cultivation of spirit plants, such as increasing spiritual power supply, arranging spirit treasures for special environments, and array formations to increase time flow speed, ...," the female shopkeeper of the book building looked at Li Mu and introduced enthusiastically.

Upon hearing the introduction from the female shopkeeper, Li Mu was immediately intrigued. Arranging spirit treasures for special environments and array formations to increase time flow speed were certainly incredibly difficult techniques, but using these methods could shorten the maturation time of spirit plants!

If he could achieve a shorter maturation time of spirit plants and combine it with his innate divine techniques for spiritual energy absorption, it would be a perfect match. At this moment, Li Mu wished he could have Old Demon Han's little green bottle.

"How much for this book?" Li Mu asked, already tempted, but keeping his expression unchanged.

"This one is 500 lower spirit stones, and there's a buy-one-get-one-free offer. Buy this 'Spirit Plant Accelerated Cultivation Method' and you'll get a copy of 'Spirit Plant Comprehensive Record' also authored by Cyan Wood True Monarch," the female shopkeeper placed another book alongside it, indicating it.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned. It wasn't that he thought the price was too high, but it was too low, making him suspicious about potential issues with the book.

"A book authored by a Nascent Soul True Monarch, being sold so cheaply, there must be some catch! Is this book missing parts or has erroneous content?" Li Mu looked at the female shopkeeper and directly asked his doubts.

"Sir, you misunderstand. This book is a printed version, with countless copies circulated across the Southern Spirit Continent. The techniques and array formations mentioned for accelerating cultivation are mostly just surface-level theoretical insights, without core techniques included, hence the price!" The female shopkeeper smiled slightly, explaining to Li Mu.

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Well then!

He originally thought he scored a good book, only to find it's essentially a speculative 'paper' without 'core content'.

Nonetheless, since this is still a work by a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it should have some guiding value. With 500 lower spirit, plus the buy-one-get-one-free offer, it isn't expensive.

"How about the spirit plant cultivation technique books? How much are they?" Li Mu looked at the list of cultivation technique books.

"Sir, the Withering and Flourishing Technique, Spirit Transformation Technique, Soil Testing Technique, Earth Flipping Technique, Harvesting Technique, Drying Technique, ... all fall under the category of Yellow-Level Lower Grade Techniques. There are thirteen techniques in total. The paper versions cost 80 lower spirit stones each, while the inheritance jade scroll version costs 7 middle spirit stones per piece." The female shopkeeper smiled while introducing them to Li Mu.

If there's a jade scroll version, buying the jade scroll version is naturally more fitting.

By injecting divine sense into the inheritance jade scroll, one can accept the technique's inheritance without tediously looking into and practicing with a paper version technique book, which is far preferable.

However, the jade scroll version is quite expensive, unexpectedly costing 7 middle spirit stones per piece.

"The jade scroll version is too expensive. If I want all thirteen techniques, can it be cheaper?" Li Mu looked at the female shopkeeper and inquired in a negotiating tone.

Upon hearing this, the female shopkeeper's eyes lit up: "If you want all of them, I can offer you a 10% discount."

"30% off then! I also want to buy other cultivation technique books." Li Mu decisively bargained.

"I can't offer 30% off." The female shopkeeper smiled and declined, continuing to recommend books to Li Mu: "I wonder, what other cultivation technique books do you need? I see you are about to establish your foundation, how about a 'Foundation Establishment Essentials', or Master Yuan Hong's 'Seventeen Foundation Establishment Insights', ...?"

Li Mu's eyes lit up. The female shopkeeper's book recommendations hit the nail on the head. He was indeed confused about matters needing attention for foundation establishment and the process of establishing a foundation!

"Yes! I indeed need a book on foundation establishment. Are there any books that cover foundation establishment above the ninth layer of Qi refining?" Li Mu curiously asked the female shopkeeper.

"Foundation establishment above the ninth layer of Qi refining, this should refer to the ancient foundation establishment technique. The reason the Foundation Establishment Realm is named so is that during the period from Qi refining to foundation establishment, the higher the level of Qi refining, the more solid the foundation, but the more difficult it is to establish a foundation. Nowadays, it's mainstream to forcibly establish a foundation after reaching the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining by taking a Foundation Establishment Pill." The female shopkeeper smiled slightly, explaining.

After speaking, the female shopkeeper walked to the bookshelf, searched for a while, and handed an old book to Li Mu: "This 'Southern Spirit Chronicles' contains descriptions of the ancient foundation establishment method as well as numerous important historical events in the Southern Spirit Continent."

"Oh! If the ancient foundation establishment methods give more stable foundations, why aren't they popular anymore? Has the mainstream become taking a Foundation Establishment Pill for forced foundation establishment? Why not continue with ancient foundation establishment? The higher the cultivation level in the Qi refining stage, the stronger the post-foundation establishment strength!" Li Mu accepted the 'Southern Spirit Chronicles' and, puzzled, asked the female shopkeeper.

The female shopkeeper smiled slightly, explaining, "Sir, the now-popular foundation establishment method has its rationale. In the ancient times, in the Southern Spirit Continent, spiritual qi was more abundant, and various cultivation resources were plentiful. There were not as many cultivators, and the ancient cultivators were highly efficient in their cultivation, easily reaching the Qi refining limit and establishing their foundation independently without the need for a Foundation Establishment Pill, making their foundation extremely stable. Therefore, ancient cultivators could easily reach the heights of Divinity Transformation and above Mahayana."

After a pause, the female shopkeeper explained with a smile: "In contrast, today's situation is different. Now, the number of cultivators is as numerous as oxen. Large spirit mountains and spirit veins are occupied by sects and demon spirits. Without the assistance of Foundation Establishment Pills, continuing the ancient foundation establishment method would result in ninety-nine percent of Qi refining cultivators spending their entire lives stuck in the Qi refining stage."

Li Mu suddenly understood, realizing it was essentially a matter of too many people! Not enough cultivation resources to share.

"Additionally, the demand for talent in the ancient foundation establishment method is extremely rigorous. Only those with outstanding talent, possessing a spirit body or Dao body talent, can achieve it, which is also why the ancient foundation establishment method has gradually been forgotten." The shopkeeper added at last.

"Oh! In continuing the ancient foundation establishment method, what level is the Qi refining limit?" Li Mu nodded, then asked.

"The Qi refining limit seems to be related to personal talent, I don't know the specifics either, it seems mentioned in 'Southern Spirit Chronicles'. Sir, perhaps you should purchase this book and read it slowly!" The shopkeeper smiled slightly, suggesting.

"Alright! How much for this book?" Li Mu reluctantly responded, completely taken in by this shrewd female shopkeeper.

"The 'Southern Spirit Chronicles' isn't expensive, only 300 lower spirit stones." The female shopkeeper smiled, indicating.

"Sir, if you're considering imitating the ancient foundation establishment, you should learn about the living conditions of cultivators during ancient times. Here's a 'Southern Spirit Ancient Chronicles' that records a vast amount of true spirit divine beasts and curious tales in the Southern Spirit Continent during ancient times."

"Also, sir, if you are using the ancient foundation establishment method, you will need some special resources to assist in cultivation. Here's an 'Ancient Cultivator's Secret', ..."

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Encountering a customer like Li Mu, filled with a thirst for knowledge, the female shopkeeper of the book building went all out, enthusiastically recommending a slew of 'good books'.

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