"Right now, what I urgently need are Tier Two Spirit Medicine seeds or active Tier Two Spirit Medicines, especially those with Fire Attributes!"
Fire Attribute Spirit Medicines are the foundation for the rapid level advancement of both him and Yaya.
Originally, cultivating a Tier One high-level Fire Attribute Spirit Plant for five hundred years could suffice, but that would be too slow in growth efficiency. Qi Ping estimates it would be at least four to five times slower.
Although life expectancy is longer now, he can't afford to waste so much time on these matters.
"And Spirit Stones are also an issue..."
Purchasing Tier Two Arrays and Tier One Cultivation Technique and Spell knowledge not only exhausted all of Qi Ping's remaining Spirit Stones but also used up quite a bit of Star Essence.
Now Qi Ping can be described as penniless.
...
"But getting Tier Two Spirit Medicines isn't easy at the moment..."
Not long ago, Meng Yan sent a message saying he was in charge of a large Spirit Vein ceded by the Celestial Fire Pavilion and was responsible for managing its cultivation and leasing business. He no longer had extra time to gather these resources for Qi Ping.
For Meng Yan, this is also an opportunity to gain experience and a crucial step toward taking on core positions within the Sect.
So Qi Ping found it inconvenient to trouble Meng Yan with his matters.
Of course, the most crucial reason is that Qi Ping doesn't dare venture to the territory of the Celestial Fire Pavilion. After all, he had killed many of the pavilion's genius disciples before, and the large Spirit Vein Meng Yan manages is undoubtedly a place of open and secret rivalry, making it too risky to go there.
"So let's not trouble Brother Meng for now. The frequency of Star Essence and Essence of the Moon appearing in his possession is also risky."
"It just so happens that recently, Qingtian Realm has introduced many trade and tax reduction policies, encouraging many merchants to come forward. Perhaps I can find something valuable!"
Thinking of this, Qi Ping couldn't help but feel some interest. As Qingtian Realm provides basic safety assurance, it's a good time to go out and explore.
Post-war reconstruction and the need to rebuild everything!
Qi Ping is somewhat interested in the post-war reconstruction of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, taking this opportunity to observe the myriad forms of life and temper his Dao Heart is also a good plan. At this point, as long as he's cautious, the basic safety should not be an issue.
"Then it's decided, I'll take a trip out!"
Having stayed in the territory for so long, he felt a bit confined.
Going out to relax and see the world is also a good idea.
With the decision made, Qi Ping began to prepare seriously.
First, he inscribed a Profound Gold Killing Array on the Nether Stone Scale Armor!
The current Nether Stone Scale Armor, forged and refined year after year by the Dark Iron Tree, has long exceeded the strength of a Tier Two intermediate-level Spiritual Artifact, even surpassing it.
The Spirituality contained within is extraordinary, with a unique Gold Attribute energy surrounding it.
On this foundation, with the support of the Natural Sanctuary and Farming Realm, Qi Ping inscribed the Tier Two intermediate-level Profound Gold Killing Array on it.
Once Qi Ping decides to activate it, he can briefly unleash the power slightly weaker than the Profound Gold Killing Array on his territory, using the Spiritual Power within the Nether Stone Scale Armor and his own Spiritual Power.
Even if the power is somewhat less, it's enough to pose a considerable threat to Foundation Establishment cultivators in the late stage.
In addition, he had already mastered the Foundation Establishment level Sword Control Technique to perfection and, based on that, improved a technique more suitable for himself - Armor Manipulation Technique. Combined with the Golden Stone Body's ability to control metals, his current Armor Manipulation Technique can be described as elusive.
After settling the Nether Stone Scale Armor, Qi Ping further refined the Fetal Breathing Technique and the Disguise and Bone Shrinking Technique, transforming them into a Cultivation Technique completely suitable for himself, the Thousand Transformations Technique.
The name of this technique represents Qi Ping's prospects for the future, naturally aiming to reach a realm of infinite changes, so that no one can pinpoint his true identity.
However, for the Qi and transformation to be more realistic, the Thousand Transformations Technique requires training shape by shape, ensuring the highest realism.
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After making all the preparations, Qi Ping chose a day to step out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.
This time, Qi Ping transformed into a weathered middle-aged man, beneath the thin clothing was a body that had endured many hardships.
In terms of aura, Qi Ping maintained the early-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, only concealing his Dao Heart Realm and understanding of the True Meaning of the Law.
After all, he was going out to purchase Tier Two Spirit Medicines, if his aura was that of a Qi Refining Cultivator, it might bring about unnecessary trouble.
For example, questioning why a lowly Qi Refining Cultivator wants to buy Tier Two Spirit Medicines?
Or, if a Qi Refining Cultivator buys Tier Two Spirit Medicines, it's like flaunting wealth on the streets, isn't it?
These actions could easily lead to unnecessary conflicts, and Qi Ping has no interest in intentionally creating situations where a hidden master pretends to be weak."
Additionally, this time Qi Ping went out with Yaya, who had broken through to mid-Tier Two with the help of the Blazing Sun Wood, the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon, who had broken through to early-Tier Two under the system's training, and the swarm of Earth Armor Bees that had practiced the improved version of the Array Battle Array.
Besides that, Qi Ping also carried with him the Nether Stone Scale Armor and a set of exquisite spells.
For his first stop, Qi Ping chose the Cyan Stone Marketplace, which was the closest to him.
On the way to the Cyan Stone Marketplace, Qi Ping saw many figures of loose cultivators, including the elders of Qingshi County, as well as several foreign cultivators.
"It seems that the Cyan Origin Sect's methods to attract foreign cultivators have worked. In less than a year, they've attracted so many foreign cultivators!"
From these people, Qi Ping keenly sensed an aura of vitality and hope, and his eyes became more spirited.
"It seems that as long as the environment is good, the Immortal Cultivation Realm will never lack ordinary loose cultivators..."
"In other places, there's intense competition and pressure, but the Cyan Origin Sect now offers rental and tax incentives. In a year, you can save dozens or even hundreds of Spirit Stones under such conditions, so there really is no reason not to come."
Reflecting honestly, if Qi Ping had such an opportunity when he was an ordinary loose cultivator, he couldn't avoid being tempted. Moreover, it can be predicted that in many years to come, as long as no war occurs, entering now is the best time to earn money.
While walking, with the footing of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Qi Ping soon reached the Cyan Stone Marketplace.
Seeing the lively scene inside, Qi Ping couldn't help but marvel at the resilience of the loose cultivators' vitality.
After losing the suppression of the three big families, the loose cultivator community in Qingshi County seemed even more vibrant than before the war.
After entering the marketplace, Qi Ping neither deliberately restrained nor released his aura. When those loose cultivators saw Qi Ping, they voluntarily made way for him.
No matter what Qi Ping's identity was, just the aura of the Foundation Establishment Stage was enough to make them respect and fear him.
No one dared to provoke Qi Ping foolishly. Some even waited respectfully for Qi Ping to walk past before leaving.
After Qi Ping walked quite a distance, these cultivators began to whisper among themselves:
"Who is this Foundation Establishment cultivator? Why haven't I seen him before?"
"I've inquired about the Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingshi County. It seems there's no such person like him?"
"Could it be that he is a Foundation Establishment cultivator from outside?"
...
For a time, discussions were endless, with eyes of envy, respect, and fear revealed in everyone.
This is the deterrence a Foundation Establishment cultivator holds among loose cultivators!
After walking for a while, Qi Ping chose the most luxurious of the Cyan Stone Marketplace's establishments, the Treasure Gathering Merchant Association, and stepped inside.
This merchant association had been in Qingshi County for hundreds of years. In the past, Qi Ping dared not take a single step inside; back then, he was both poor and unskilled.
But this time, it was different. As soon as Qi Ping stepped into the Treasure Gathering Merchant Association, the moment they sensed Qi Ping's aura, the most beautiful female cultivator in the shop warmly came forward and carefully asked what kind of tea or snacks Qi Ping would like.
Qi Ping this time truly experienced the change in status brought about by the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Indeed, for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, beautiful female cultivators without talent are not considered rare. If willing, a large number of female cultivators would willingly come forward to serve.
After waiting for a while, a steward, who was at Qi Refining Perfection, hurriedly came out and respectfully invited Qi Ping into an elegant private room.
"Senior, I apologize for our inadequate hospitality!"
Although this steward was at Qi Refining Perfection, he clearly knew that this was an insurmountable chasm for him in his lifetime!
"No need to mind these things. I'm just here to buy some simple things today."
Qi Ping expressed that they should relax. He didn't expect to receive such high-level reception just for purchasing something.
"May I ask what you wish to purchase, Senior? I'll give you the maximum discount within my authority!" the steward respectfully said.
"I'd like to buy some Tier Two Spiritual Medicine! What Tier Two Spiritual Medicine do you have for sale here?"
Qi Ping also had no high expectations; he could buy some Tier Two Spiritual Medicine to facilitate the Apothecary Bee's honey research, preferably ones with the fire attribute.
However, as soon as Qi Ping spoke, an embarrassed expression appeared on the steward's face, who said somewhat apprehensively.
"Senior, our humble establishment doesn't have Tier Two Spiritual Medicine for sale..."
"Hmm? Isn't your shop one of the best in the Cyan Stone Marketplace? How come you don't even have Tier Two Spiritual Medicine?" Qi Ping asked, puzzled, looking at the steward.
"Is this your first time in Qingtian Realm, Senior? To be honest, the production of Tier Two Spiritual Medicine here is scarce and under strict resource control. To purchase Tier Two Spiritual Medicine, you can only buy it at high prices from people affiliated with the Cyan Origin Sect... or sometimes in larger cities..."
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