Cultivation: I Can Traverse Otherworlds

"I do apologize. I established Jiupin Residence to collect Refining Materials, so everything is sold at cost."

"I don’t make a profit."

"Fellow Daoist Zhu..." Yu Lou shook his head.

"You’re just fooling yourself with words like that. If you’re really not making a profit, why go to all the trouble?"

"Have you considered transferring ownership of the shop, Fellow Daoist? I know two fellow Daoists who are very sincere about taking it over."

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Zhu Ju was speechless.

It took a great deal of persuasion to finally show him out of the courtyard. ’With a neighbor like this, it seems peace and quiet will be hard to come by in the future.’

"Fellow Daoist Zhu!"

Just as he closed the courtyard gate, another visitor arrived.

"Drunken Daoist?"

Zhu Ju looked surprised.

The Drunken Daoist, who was usually unshaven and disheveled, was actually clean and well-groomed today.

He had also changed into a Magical Robe of exceptional quality. A Spiritual Light flickered all over his body, making him particularly eye-catching.

At first glance.

He looked as if he was a hundred years younger.

When his gaze shifted to the person beside him, Zhu Ju had a sudden realization. ’It seems a man dresses up for the one who pleases him.’

"Haha..."

The Drunken Daoist laughed loudly to hide his embarrassment, gesturing to the red-robed Female Cultivator beside him as he made the introduction, "This is Fellow Daoist Huu Lishu, a new Guest Minister of the Yann Family who just arrived on the island. She lives nearby."

As he spoke, he pointed behind him.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Huu Lishu smiled sweetly and curtsied.

"I’ve long heard of your great name. Disciples of the Dazhou Immortal Sect are a rare sight in the East Sea. I’ll be sure to seek your guidance often in the future."

The woman was uncommonly beautiful, but she was probably no longer young; distinct crow’s feet appeared at the corners of her eyes when she smiled.

"You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist."

Zhu Ju clasped his hands.

"It hasn’t been long since I advanced to the Dao Foundation Realm, and my experience is still shallow. It’s all thanks to the Drunken Daoist’s guidance along the way."

"If you have any questions in your Cultivation, Fellow Daoist, you can ask the Drunken Daoist to clear them up. He’s always happy to help."

The Drunken Daoist’s eyebrows twitched, and he gave Zhu Ju an approving look, while Huu Lishu just smiled faintly.

The two stood very close, not like they had just met, but they weren’t quite as close as intimate partners.

’More than friends, less than lovers?’

"Come in and sit!"

Zhu Ju gestured with his hand, looking thoughtful.

"I just had a guest, so the tea is still warm. I hope you two don’t mind."

"It was that old coot Yu Lou, wasn’t it?" The Drunken Daoist sat down without ceremony, waving his sleeve to switch out the teacups as if he were in his own courtyard.

"Did he manage to get anything good out of you?"

"You’re not one for pleasantries. I bet you didn’t give him a warm welcome. In that, I’m not as good as you."

"Well..." Zhu Ju began.

"Fellow Daoist Yu has already been to your place?"

"He has." The Drunken Daoist sighed helplessly.

"It’s been years since I’ve met someone so shameless. He pestered me until I gave him two gourds of Spirit Wine."

"Fellow Daoist Yu Lou is just that sort of person, always looking to gain small advantages from others." Huu Lishu smiled.

"But don’t underestimate him because of it. He is a Mid-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator and has killed several Tribulation Cultivators."

"Oh!" The Drunken Daoist raised an eyebrow.

"I wouldn’t have guessed."

"After the Xiangg Family of Cuihu Island was wiped out, the nearby Cultivation Realm was in chaos for a while. So, many people joined the Commerce Association, either to seek refuge or to look for other opportunities," he explained to Zhu Ju. "Fellow Daoist Huu and Yu Lou both came here that way."

"Sixty years ago, when Yunjing Island passed through this area, I met Fellow Daoist Huu and her husband. I thought it was just a passing acquaintance, but to think we would be able to travel together in the future—it must be fate!"

’Husband?’

Zhu Ju froze for a moment.

"My late husband was hunting a Demon Beast thirty years ago. The hunt was unsuccessful, and he lost his life in the Black Water Channel." Huu Lishu shook her head gently.

"From that moment on, my ties with the Hex Family were severed. I lived alone on a deserted island. Fortunately, Fellow Daoist Yann invited me here, and I plan to spend the rest of my life on Yunjing Island."

She seemed to be muttering to herself, yet also speaking for the Drunken Daoist’s benefit. In any case, the corner of the Drunken Daoist’s mouth twitched slightly.

Logically, one shouldn’t be happy that someone else’s husband has died, but he could barely contain his excitement.

’Good riddance!’

’If that man surnamed Hex hadn’t died, what chance would I have?’

"Ahem!"

Zhu Ju cleared his throat twice and changed the subject.

"Drunken Daoist, you’re knowledgeable and experienced. Help me take a look at something. I’ve been cultivating a Magic technique recently, but I always feel my Divine Soul become exhausted halfway through."

"Why is that?"

He had been trying to connect with his Heroic Spirit recently, but he always failed.

It wasn’t that the Cultivation Technique was wrong, nor was there a problem with the process, but every time he got halfway through his Cultivation, he felt he couldn’t continue.

If he forced himself to continue, his Divine Soul would even be damaged.

"Divine Soul exhaustion?" The Drunken Daoist stroked his beard.

"It should be due to insufficient Divine Soul Power. Fellow Daoist Zhu, you only advanced to the Dao Foundation Realm a little over a decade ago. It’s normal to have an insufficient foundation."

Zhu Ju frowned.

He didn’t think that was the reason.

Although he hadn’t been at the Dao Foundation Realm for long and his True Essence Magical Power was lacking, his Divine Soul Power far surpassed that of his peers.

It would be no exaggeration to say it was comparable to a Mid-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator.

Besides, connecting with the Power Spirit and Essence Spirit consumed a limited amount of Divine Soul Power. How could it be that he couldn’t support the connection to the Heroic Spirit?

Theoretically.

His remaining Divine Soul Power was more than enough to support connecting with the third spirit.

"If it’s just for a Cultivation Secret Technique, there’s no need to specifically strengthen your Divine Soul," Huu Lishu said.

"Taking a Spiritual Medicine can also work."

"Right." The Drunken Daoist snapped back to his senses and nodded.

"Some Spiritual Medicines can temporarily boost your Divine Soul Power. They can be used at critical moments to assist with a Cultivation Secret Technique."

"Satori Wine can do that."

Zhu Ju’s eyes lit up.

No matter the reason, as long as the strength of his Divine Soul Power was increased, he would definitely be able to connect with his Heroic Spirit.

’A temporary boost should also work.’

After all, the breakthrough process only took a few hours.

"There are also Earth Element Spirit Pills and Bright Soul Pills. They can all temporarily enhance the Divine Soul Power of a Dao Foundation Cultivator," Huu Lishu said.

"However, such Elixirs often have significant side effects. You should only try them once or twice, Fellow Daoist. You must not become too reliant on them."

"Exactly," the Drunken Daoist agreed.

"Compared to other Elixirs, Satori Wine’s effects are milder, and it also has some benefit in enhancing the Divine Soul. It’s just a bit more expensive, and it takes a bit longer to work."

"Can you brew it, Fellow Daoist?" Zhu Ju asked.

"Not me."

The Drunken Daoist shook his head with a look of disdain.

"That kind of wine makes you more sober the more you drink it. It goes against the true pleasure of wine. Even if I could brew it, I wouldn’t."

"If you want to buy some, I can introduce you to a seller. Drink it for a period of time, and your Divine Soul Power will surge for a few days."

"I’d appreciate that." Zhu Ju clasped his hands.

"Price is not an issue."

"I definitely won’t be polite with you," the Drunken Daoist grinned.

"You’re a famous wealthy household around here, after all."

Zhu Ju shook his head.

He wasn’t as rich as the other man imagined.

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Satori Wine was called a wine, but it was more like a fruit brew.

It was viscous and sweet to the taste. After drinking it, one would feel refreshed and invigorated, the fatigue of many days completely vanishing.

There were many Elixirs that could cause a temporary surge in Divine Soul Power, but almost all of them had flaws or even side effects.

Only Satori Wine did not.

It could even imperceptibly increase the strength of one’s Divine Soul.

One only needed to drink it for two or three months to accumulate a certain amount of "wine power" in the body, which would then trigger a few days of surging Divine Soul Power.

Of course.

It was not cheap.

One pot cost one Middle Grade Spirit Stone. Drinking it for a few months was equivalent to drinking away several High Grade Spiritual Artifacts.

The cost-effectiveness was truly low.

If not for the fact that Zhu Ju had accumulated a considerable fortune over the years and needed to connect with his spirits, he would never have bought it.

Taking a sip, Zhu Ju fixed his gaze in front of him.

A Jade Disc stood in the center of the courtyard. On its surface, Spiritual Light intertwined into a net, resembling some kind of Array.

A Spirit Testing Jade Disc.

This was a special Magical Artifact used to test a Cultivator’s techniques and strength. An Array was carved onto the surface of the Jade Disc.

Although it was only a High Grade Spiritual Artifact, because of the Array, it could withstand a Magical Treasure if supplied with enough Spirit Stones.

SWISH!

Zhu Ju lightly flicked his sleeve, and a blazing white Flying Sword shot out like lightning, cutting a shallow gash on the Jade Disc.

As the Spiritual Light on the Jade Disc surged, the gash healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

And to the side, a white halo appeared.

’A two-foot white light. According to the shopkeeper, this is the power a normal Early Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator can produce when controlling a Flying Sword.’

Stroking his chin, Zhu Ju’s eyes narrowed.

CLANG!

The Sword Light suddenly flared, then transformed into several sword beams, striking successively at the same spot he had just cut.

HISS...

BANG!

The Jade Disc trembled slightly.

A deeper gash appeared, and the repair speed became much slower. The white light to the side was now a full seven feet long.

’Six feet is the dividing line between Early Stage and Mid-Stage Dao Foundation. A seven-foot white light already possesses the might of the Mid-Stage Dao Foundation.’

Zhu Ju mused.

’Wielding a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact and using the Sword Light Division technique, and I can still only produce a seven-foot white light?’

To exert Mid-Stage Dao Foundation strength with an Early Stage Dao Foundation cultivation—it sounded like something to be proud of.

But in reality, it wasn’t.

The Sword Light Division technique was not uncommon among Dao Foundation Cultivators; anyone who put their mind to it could master it.

Even if they hadn’t mastered Sword Light Division, they would have other powerful techniques.

Moreover.

When Zhu Ju used Sword Control, his Power Spirit also provided an enhancement, yet it still only produced a seven-foot white light.

It showed that his foundation was insufficient.

’Among Early Stage Dao Foundation Cultivators, this shouldn’t be considered bad, but it can’t compare to a Mid-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator.’

"Again!"

Blood-Burning Curse!

As the Forbidden Spell activated, the Blood Essence in Zhu Ju’s body was consumed frantically, and his True Essence Magical Power surged.

In an instant.

He nearly reached the limit of the Early Stage Dao Foundation.

"Slash!"

Sword Light Division!

BANG!

The Jade Disc shuddered violently, its Spiritual Light flashing wildly.

The white light...

Thirteen feet!

Fifteen feet was the dividing line between Mid-Stage and Late-Stage Dao Foundation. Thirteen feet was already among the best of the Mid-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivators.

Zhu Ju closed his eyes, silently sensing the changes within his body.

After a long moment.

’The Essence Spirit provides powerful Blood Essence support to my Physical Body. For a short period, the Blood-Burning Curse won’t cause any repercussions.’

’Even if there are...’

’...it will only be exhaustion, without damaging my lifespan.’

Opening his eyes, a satisfied smile appeared on Zhu Ju’s face.

To others, the Blood-Burning Curse was a Life-or-Death Fighting Method. For him, however, it could become a standard technique.

’In the end, my own Cultivation is too low. If I had sixty years of True Essence accumulation, I could completely rely on the Blood-Burning Curse to possess the strength of the Mid-Stage Dao Foundation.’

’Furthermore...’

SWISH!

The Wind and Thunder Blade Wings unfurled from his back. The violent energy instantly caused the Array of the entire courtyard to tremble.

The Jade Disc in the center of the area flickered with an unprecedented brightness.

’No need to test it!’

’The might of a Magical Treasure is definitely comparable to a Late-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator, perhaps even stronger than an ordinary one.’

’Unfortunately...’

’The consumption of True Essence Magical Power is too great!’

Zhu Ju’s face was troubled.

The Magical Treasure was good, but his own Cultivation was too low. He simply couldn’t wield it against enemies for an extended period.

Activating the Magical Treasure at full power would deplete his internal True Essence in one or two uses. At that point, he would be a fish on someone else’s chopping block.

His left hand was a bit better.

Since it was his own arm, he could control the amount of power, allowing the Five-Colored Divine Light to be used multiple times.

But,

his own arm couldn’t leave his body and fly out to fight people, so it was only useful in close combat.

"Hmm..."

Zhu Ju’s eyes flickered, numerous thoughts surfacing in his Sea of Consciousness.

’I am different from other Cultivators. I am proficient in Magic, Martial Arts, and Artifact control. I should carefully consider a Combat style that suits me.’

...

Autumn arrived.

The leaves withered and fell.

Zhu Ju sat cross-legged under a tree, gazing into the vast East Sea. His eyes were distant, while thoughts churned endlessly in his Sea of Consciousness.

’Connecting the Three Souls and Seven Spirits... I must walk this path at least until the Golden Core Realm.’

’With the souls and spirits Entering the Body, my Physical Body will naturally grow stronger. Coupled with the mutation of my left hand, I don’t need to worry about close combat.’

’Ranged attacks...’

’The Flying Sword!’

’The Sword Control Method!’

The Wind and Thunder Blade Wings could be used for ranged attacks, but as a Magical Treasure composed of hundreds of Curved Sabers, they consumed too much True Essence.

Even if his Cultivation became sufficient in the future, it would be impossible to use them as a common technique.

Magic could be cast with a single thought, but its power was too weak. It was acceptable for ordinary use, but it was not up to the task at critical moments.

Only the Flying Sword had low consumption and high power. As long as he had a top-tier Sword Control Method, its killing power would be considerable.

’Ghost God Limit and Immortal Demon Slash are both extremely profound Sword Control Methods. Using them even up to the Late-Stage Dao Foundation Realm will be no problem at all.’

’As I connect with more souls and spirits, the power of my Flying Sword will also increase. If I can integrate the Methods of the Magic World and Human Immortal Martial Arts into it, its might will be even greater.’

This wasn’t just a fantasy of Zhu Ju’s.

The Magic World also had Sword Control Methods, and its Visualization Techniques were compatible with Flying Swords. The Martial Arts Will of the Blood Flesh Martial Dao could also be integrated into a Flying Sword.

Of course.

even with a solid theoretical foundation, it would be no easy task to create a completely new Sword Control Method.

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