Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

Chapter 234: Chapter 234: Xiao Yunhong’s Core Formation

"Really? Wow, it really is. How did you get this? You don’t need it yourself? Right, that must be another one of your secrets. But I really do need this elixir, so I won’t stand on ceremony."

"Also, if you have any other Core Formation Spiritual Objects, I’ll buy them. Of course, I’ll pay you in spirit stones for those, and for this Dust Condensing Pill as well. After all, you saved my life. Helping you exchange spirit stones was nothing; it didn’t require any extra payment."

"How about we value this Dust Condensing Pill at twelve thousand Middle Grade spirit stones? That way, you’ll only need to provide another one hundred and eight thousand Middle Grade spirit stones."

Xiao Yunhong took the elixir and examined it closely. His eyes lit up, and he put it away with a smile.

"Deal. But I don’t have any other Core Formation Spiritual Objects. You’ll have to find those on your own."

Zhang Chi didn’t stand on ceremony either, nodding in agreement at once.

’After all, my cultivation is incredibly resource-intensive. Saving a large sum of spirit stones would be for the best.’

’Besides, providing him with the Dust Condensing Pill is already a huge help, so this is just us helping each other out.’

’Not to mention, this Dust Condensing Pill of mine was refined with the Hundred Herbs Spirit Fire and the Divine Refining Technique, making its quality far superior to an ordinary one.’

"Alright. By the way, you never joined the Golden Sun Sect, did you? When we attacked them, I actually wanted to let you know, but unfortunately, I had no idea where you were."

Xiao Yunhong was slightly disappointed, but he didn’t dwell on it.

After all, Core Formation Spiritual Objects were incredibly rare; even many Golden Core Cultivators seldom possessed them, so it was normal that Zhang Chi had none. He was already overjoyed that Zhang Chi could provide the Dust Condensing Pill.

Moreover, in his view, since Zhang Chi wasn’t a Golden Core Cultivator, he would surely need any Core Formation Spiritual Objects for himself in the future.

Even if he had more, he would have to keep them.

"Thanks for thinking of me, but it’s not convenient for me to discuss my situation. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come wearing a mask. When I reach the Nascent Soul realm, I’ll tell you the truth," Zhang Chi replied, still not revealing much.

"Fair enough. To be honest, I’ve had people looking for you all these years, but you’re just too cautious, so I’ve never had any luck. Still, it seems your choice back then was the right one. If you had gone to Yuan Bei with me, you most likely would have perished in the Demon Tide by now. Even if you’d survived, you would’ve ended up coming to Yuan South anyway."

"Oh, right. Is that Black Coffin still in your possession? If it is, you can give it to me. In exchange, you won’t have to pay the rest of the spirit stones—I’ll just get the Top Grade Spirit Stone for you!"

Xiao Yunhong remarked with a sigh, then his voice filled with anticipation.

During the Demon Sect’s internal strife years ago, they had stolen the Black Coffin from the Celestial Corpse Sect. Now, however, there was no longer a need to keep it.

If he could recover the Black Coffin and return it, not only would it ease tensions between the two sects, but he would also receive a reward from the Profound Yin Sect and another from the Celestial Corpse Sect.

"Tens of millions of Low Grade Spirit Stones for one Celestial Corpse Coffin? That is indeed a fair trade. After all, that Black Coffin is basically useless to an ordinary cultivator. Unfortunately, I sold it long ago. I don’t know where it is now, so I can only offer my apologies."

Zhang Chi just smiled faintly and immediately refused the exchange, putting on a look of deep regret.

’To an ordinary cultivator, this would be a great deal.’

’But to me, the Black Coffin is a priceless treasure, and it’s long since become one of my trump cards.’

’I’ve already invested several million Low Grade Spirit Stones into Corpse Puppet No. 1.’

’Corpse Puppet No. 1 itself is now extremely valuable.’

"Alright, if it’s gone, it’s gone. In any case, it was a gift. You had every right to do what you wanted with it."

Xiao Yunhong was a little disappointed, but he wasn’t overly suspicious.

His friend’s explanation made sense. Other than the Celestial Corpse Sect, the Black Coffin really wasn’t useful to other cultivators. Given Zhang Chi’s poor Spirit Root, he must have needed start-up capital to get as far as he had. Selling the Celestial Corpse Coffin was a logical move. It wasn’t strange that Zhang Chi knew it was a Celestial Corpse Coffin, either; after all, Xiao Yunhong’s feud with the Celestial Corpse Sect was hardly a secret.

After that, the two chatted for a while longer. Xiao Yunhong left his contact information so that Zhang Chi could message him directly in the future.

Zhang Chi, however, did not leave his own contact details. He simply told Xiao Yunhong to leave a message at Golden Crow City’s Ten Thousand Treasures Tower once the Top Grade Spirit Stone was ready. He would then complete the transaction via a delivery service, sometime within the next ten years.

WHOOSH...

Then, Zhang Chi transformed into a streak of Escape Light and rapidly departed.

"Young Master, are you alright? Has that person left? Shall this old servant give chase?"

Xiao Yunhong, meanwhile, had notified the Golden Core Cultivator from the Profound Yin Sect, who immediately flew over.

"Don’t bother. Since he came looking for me, he must be confident you wouldn’t be able to catch him. He’s always been extremely cautious; if you were to force a pursuit, it could lead to unforeseen trouble."

"Besides, he is my savior. He meant me no harm this time; he was just seeking to cooperate. In fact, you could say he did me a huge favor. I have no reason to act against him."

Xiao Yunhong just shook his head.

"He’s that savior of yours? Didn’t you say his aptitude was poor, that he might not even reach Foundation Establishment by the time he was sixty? Then how come I detected his cultivation is already at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage?"

The Profound Yin Sect’s Golden Core Cultivator suddenly understood, which only made him more confused.

He had no idea that the result he had detected was simply Zhang Chi intentionally misleading him.

"He’s at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage? Then how was he able to incapacitate me? Even with the element of surprise, that shouldn’t have been possible, right?" Xiao Yunhong asked, astonished.

He had been about to ask his Golden Core attendant what the man’s cultivation was, but the attendant had just told him—and the answer was completely unexpected.

"There can be no mistake. My Divine Thought is very powerful, approaching the Golden Core Peak Realm. Unless his Divine Soul has surpassed the Golden Core Peak, there is no way he could have hidden his true level from me."

"He must have used some sort of Qi Concealing Secret Technique, but in my presence, such a trick is laughable. However, he might possess other methods to temporarily boost his combat power. He may have also been empowered by an array, which is how he managed to succeed by catching you off guard."

The Golden Core Cultivator from the Profound Yin Sect theorized with great confidence.

"I see. That’s a relief. If he really had a Golden Core cultivation, that would be too discouraging. But if he’s only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, it’ll be even harder to figure out who he is!"

Xiao Yunhong found this reasoning plausible, but he couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed.

’He entered a sect decades ago and is now at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. That means he likely achieved Foundation Establishment in his fifties or early sixties. There are far too many cultivators like that in the Great Abyss; it’s impossible to investigate.’

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’I have to gather over one hundred thousand Middle Grade spirit stones within ten years, and without it affecting my cultivation. Looks like I’ll have to work hard again. Still, it’s a relief. I finally have a lead on a Top Grade Spirit Stone.’

Elsewhere, Zhang Chi had used his powerful Divine Thought to "eavesdrop" on the conversation between Xiao Yunhong and his Golden Core attendant. Only after he saw them leave did he resume his flight toward the Cangwu Sect.

At the same time, he began to formulate a plan.

’First, I’ll sell the remaining three Dust Condensing Pills. That should get me over three million Low Grade Spirit Stones. Then there are the spoils from killing those Demon Cultivators from the Celestial Corpse Sect.’

’If I liquidate everything, including the Magical Treasures, Golden Cores, and Corpse Puppets, that should bring in another two or three million.’

’In addition, my various enterprises and Sect benefits bring in an income of several hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones each year.’

’Even though my cultivation has high upkeep, I can still perform alchemy and artifact refining and sell the products for spirit stones.’

’Therefore, ten years is more than enough time. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have suggested that deadline.’

Some time later, he returned safely to the Cangwu Sect, where he settled into cultivation in seclusion and began working to earn spirit stones.

Less than half a year after his return, news of Xiao Yunhong’s successful Core Formation spread throughout Yuan South.

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