Several days later.
Fang Xi gradually ceased his practice, a hint of helplessness crossing his brow.
As before, the Everlasting Spring Art had no effect on advancing his Foundation Establishnt magical energy.
Currently, what he lacked most was a wood attribute Foundation Establishnt cultivation technique.
Unfortunately, he hadn’t seen any during the last large auction!
“And… after the Song Clan incident, surprisingly, no other influential factions have invited . Do I need to personally approach them and offer my services?”
Reflecting on this, Fang Xi felt that perhaps his appeal wasn’t strong enough.
Having a clean background was advantageous, but it seed like his only edge.
For ordinary factions, offending the Song Clan over him wouldn’t be worth it! On the other hand, major powers with Core Formation patriarchs or Late Foundation Establishnt cultivators didn’t find him particularly noteworthy, leading to this awkward situation.
“Perhaps… should I showcase so exceptional skills, like tier-2 pill concocting? To increase my value and raise my standing?”
“If all else fails, I could still make a living by concocting pills for others in Bai Ze Immortal City, earning resources for cultivation…”
“For techniques and such, maybe posting a quest at a rchant guild could yield results…”
Initially, Fang Xi had hoped to freeload without any obligations.
However, it now seed quite challenging.
“In any case, I must absolutely decline the Song Clan’s invitation.”
He decided to wait another month and observe the situation before making further decisions. After all, with his extended longevity, ti was on his side.
“Once this commotion settles down, I’ll venture out and attempt to reach the second otherworld…”
Fang Xi sighed softly, once again composing his thoughts.
Although the Great Liang World’s benefits were diminishing for him, the prospect of exploring a new realm filled him with anticipation.
Who knows, the next otherworld might offer even more extraordinary cultivation techniques!
“Qianbei, there is a Foundation Establishnt cultivator outside requesting an audience!” At that mont, another voice-transmission talisman arrived, carrying Jin Ling’s ssage.
“Oh?”
Fang Xi’s expression shifted as he stepped out of the immortal’s cave, spotting a young cultivator around thirty years old standing mid-air, smiling atop a six-winged spirit beast.
“Is this Daoist friend from Bai Feng Mountain?” Fang Xi bowed respectfully.
Only cultivators from Bai Feng Mountain lineage were permitted to fly within Bai Ze Immortal City.
“Yes, indeed,” Fang Xi replied with a laugh. “I am ‘Yuan Feihong,’ pleased to et you, Daoist friend! Congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishnt!”
The young cultivator was about to descend with his flying spirit pet when suddenly, as if sensing sothing, the six-winged serpent beneath him hesitated and refused to land, struggling mid-air.
Slightly taken aback, he promptly recalled the spirit beast into its bag. Then, step by step, almost as if walking down invisible stairs, he gracefully reached the ground.
“Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Yuan. Please co inside!” Fang Xi invited Yuan Feihong into the courtyard, instructing two maidservants to serve tea while engaging in polite conversation.
Within monts, Fang Xi learned that this individual was the thirty-second disciple of Patriarch Whitepeak. Ouyang Zhen, who presided over the large auction, was his Eighth Elder Brother.
“Fellow Daoist Fang achieving Foundation Establishnt here in Bai Ze Immortal City seems quite fated…” Yuan Feihong sipped the spirit tea and sighed, “My teacher, deeply understanding the hardships faced by rogue cultivators, established this Immortal City, disseminated the Foundation Establishnt Pill formula widely, and tasked several pill concocting grandmasters to accept external tasks…”
“True Person Bai Feng’s actions truly embody imasurable rit…” Fang Xi concurred solemnly.
True Person Bai Feng’s actions indeed benefited many rogue cultivators across the three countries.
Even Fang Xi himself owed his successful Foundation Establishnt to the widespread availability of the Foundation Establishnt Pill formula.
Their conversation naturally beca more amicable as they continued.
”…As far as I know, Fellow Daoist Fang is a rogue cultivator by origin and has not joined any significant force?” Yuan Feihong finally broached the main topic.
“That’s correct… To be honest, my cultivation relies solely on the widely known ‘Everlasting Spring Art’. Even after reaching Foundation Establishnt, I’m still struggling with finding suitable techniques…” Fang Xi replied with a wry smile.
“Would you perhaps have interest in becoming an honorary guest of our Bai Ze Immortal City?” Yuan Feihong’s eyes sparkled. “To reveal the truth… that is precisely why I’ve co today. As an honorary guest of Bai Ze Immortal City, you would receive a free immortal’s cave within the Inner City, access to select cultivation techniques from Bai Feng Mountain’s Techniques Pavilion, and annual stipends of spirit stones. These benefits should greatly assist your path, Fellow Daoist!”
His choice of approaching Fang Xi was well-considered.
Fang Xi had a clean background, having achieved Foundation Establishnt in Bai Ze Immortal City, which naturally elicited goodwill. However, the most important factor was Fang Xi’s mild temperant, indicating he was unlikely to cause trouble.
The cultivation world isn’t solely about conflict and violence. Even for Core Formation influences, disciples or honorary guests causing constant trouble, leaving death in their wake, can be imnsely problematic.
Yuan Feihong had conducted background checks on Fang Xi; his ability to farm peacefully at Peach Blossom Island for thirty years while maintaining friendly relations with the Island Lord clearly indicated a comndable character.
Moreover, Fang Xi demonstrated both courage and wisdom - daring to risk everything in youth, yet content to cultivate land once stability was achieved. Such qualities were precisely what major powers seek as their backbone and foundation!
“Your gracious offer leaves deeply indebted and overwheld!” Fang Xi expressed, feigning surprise and gratitude. “However, I’m uncertain about any constraints that co with being an honorary guest.”
“As an honorary guest of our city, you would periodically need to complete missions assigned by Bai Feng Mountain,” Yuan Feihong responded solemnly. “Of course, we wouldn’t ask for tasks overly dangerous. Upon completion, appropriate rewards are provided… Additionally, once becoming an honorary guest, if one wishes to leave, they must have served for at least fifty years…”
“This… please allow so ti to consider it. I’ll provide my response after half a month, is that acceptable?” Fang Xi asked thoughtfully. He didn’t particularly mind the fifty-year commitnt, considering his extensive lifespan! His concern lay primarily with these mandatory missions, sensing potential risks involved.
Honestly, among nearby nations, there seed no better place to acquire cultivation resources. The reason he needed ti to ponder was rely for final confirmation.
“Hmm, naturally such matters require careful consideration. You may inquire around; our treatnt of honorary guests remains consistent,” Yuan Feihong replied with a smile, appearing confident in her approach.
As Fang Xi watched Yuan Feihong depart, his eyes flickered thoughtfully.
Joining such a major influence would likely involve so form of scrutiny. However, even Core Formation patriarchs wouldn’t recklessly probe a Foundation Establishnt cultivator’s sea of consciousness or vital energy centers like the dantian; doing so could easily escalate to a deadly confrontation. At most, they might examine one’s bone age and check for any disguises.
“As long as they don’t conduct a thorough investigation, my spiritual body and the Demon Tree should remain undetected…”
“If those two secrets stay hidden, there shouldn’t be any significant issues…”
Fang Xi realized that since reaching Foundation Establishnt, not only had his divine sense greatly increased, but he could also utilize the Demon Tree more effectively to conceal additional aspects.
As for the Bronze Mirror, his golden finger? Even with careful examination, it remained elusive, truly adding an elent of mystique…
“Congratulations, Qianbei! Heartfelt congratulations!”
The Grapevine Fairy entered, her face radiant with joy. “Qianbei, becoming an honorary guest of Bai Ze Immortal City truly promises boundless prospects…”
For an ordinary rogue cultivator, attaining Foundation Establishnt within a Core Formation influence significantly elevated their status.
“Not yet confird, why jinx it?” Fang Xi rebuked casually, though internally, he leaned towards accepting Yuan Feihong’s invitation to beco Bai Ze Immortal City’s honorary guest. After all, this was part of his original plan.
Following Yuan Feihong’s visit, news of Fang Xi potentially joining Bai Ze Immortal City sohow leaked out. Suddenly, nurous Foundation Establishnt influences started arriving to offer their congratulations. Despite feeling overwheld, Fang Xi diligently hosted them, taking advantage to receive many gifts—a small windfall of spirit stones ensued.
As night fell,
Fang Xi was preparing to ditate when sudden commotion arose at his door.
“What’s happening?” With a frown, he rose and stepped outside the immortal’s cave, only to see the Grapevine Fairy engaged in an argunt with an elderly woman.
Upon noticing Fang Xi erge, she quickly shifted her expression to one of dismay, “Qianbei… this old woman insists she is your friend and tried to force her way in!”
Fang Xi glanced over, recognizing the elderly woman and the burly man supporting her in Late Stage Qi Refinent, and couldn’t help but sigh, “They indeed are my friends. Fellow Daoist Lu, please co in for a chat!”
Seeing these unremarkable individuals truly were Fang Xi’s friends, the Grapevine Fairy’s deanor changed slightly, swiftly putting on a welcoming smile, “Please, both of you, make yourselves at ho!”
The burly man in Late Stage Qi Refinent appeared visibly excited, never expecting that his mother had connections with a Foundation Establishnt cultivator.
Lu Zhi, however, looked stunned as they entered the courtyard, constantly observing Fang Xi.
“Fellow Daoist Lu…this ti…”
Before Fang Xi could finish, Lu Zhi unexpectedly knelt down, causing him to change expression slightly, “What are you doing?”
“Qianbei, please save Chen Ping…” Lu Zhi remained kneeling, pleading with her head bowed.
“Sigh… Although I’ve reached Foundation Establishnt, there are multiple Foundation Establishnt cultivators within the Verdant Xue Clan…” Fang Xi hesitated, gently touching his spirit beast bag at the waist.
“I initially heard about a rogue cultivator nad Fang Xi achieving Foundation Establishnt but couldn’t be certain,” Lu Zhi began without pause, “Until today, I dared to visit you… Chen Ping was once your esteed friend, and now he is near his end, holding no further value for the Xu Clan. Qianbei, not only have you achieved Foundation Establishnt, but you’re also an honorary guest of Bai Ze Immortal City. I have already laid the groundwork; if Qianbei speaks up, Chen Ping can peacefully enjoy his remaining years…”
“Mother…” The burly man beside her looked uneasy, glancing around uncertainly, fearing that his mother might offend this powerful individual.
“You’ve brought it this far, leaving with little choice in response.”
Fang Xi recalled how Chen Ping had indeed been helpful on Qingzhu Mountain, diligently introducing him to various connections. Now, having reached Foundation Establishnt, he could certainly do more. Interceding on behalf of Chen Ping should pose no significant issues.
Three days later.
Fang Xi discreetly left Bai Ze Immortal City and ventured into the wilderness to carve out an underground immortal’s cave, quickly setting up protective formations around it.
“The ti has co…”
He sat cross-legged, inspecting his spirit artifacts, puppets, and other possessions…
“Let’s begin, exploring a brand new world!”
“Perhaps here I can discover divine techniques, hidden secrets, and limitless resources, never needing to rely on others again…”
With anticipation gleaming in his eyes, Fang Xi focused his divine sense on the Bronze Mirror.
In the next instant!
His entire being…
remained exactly where he was!!!
“Hmm?”
Fang Xi abruptly opened his eyes, “What happened? Is the Bronze Mirror malfunctioning? No…wait…”
He sensed part of his divine sense entering what felt like a black hole, then ‘witnessed’ another world unfolding before him: “Has my divine sense traversed through?”
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