Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

At the entrance of Celestial Wave Immortal City.

The two guards, upon seeing the white-robed elder appear, immediately showed an expression of shock and nervousness and hurriedly bowed respectfully, saying:

"We pay our respects to Lord City Lord Xia!!"

Then, they quickly turned to Qin Ming and apologized:

"This junior did not know the senior’s identity and was offensive earlier. I hope True Monarch senior can forgive me."

"Mm, no harm." Qin Ming replied blandly.

The white-robed elder also said, "Let it be. One who is unaware is not at fault. You two can each go attend to your own matters. I’ll take over the reception here."

"Yes! Thank you, senior."

"Thank you, Lord City Lord. I obey your command!"

The two guards felt as if they were granted an amnesty upon hearing these words.

They were indeed sweating profusely just now.

After all, the temperament of a Nascent Soul True Monarch is unpredictable, and no one knows what might happen.

In the cultivation realm, there are quite a few examples of those inadvertently offending Nascent Soul Great Powers and being turned to dust in an instant.

Qin Ming smiled slightly and said to the white-robed elder, "Indeed, it is I, Qin. I heard that the East Sea Cultivation Realm is holding an Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly, so I came to travel and see for myself."

"Haha! It’s truly an honor for Fellow Daoist Qin to come here. I couldn’t be happier!"

"I am Duke Xia Yuan, the vice city lord of Celestial Wave Immortal City."

"Since Fellow Daoist Qin has come, let me fulfill the duties of a host." Duke Xia Yuan said with a smile.

Qin Ming returned the courtesy and said, "So it’s Fellow Daoist Xia, I’ve heard so much about you. I won’t stand on ceremony then."

Then, Qin Ming turned back and gave some instructions to Hua Tianxiong, asking him to stroll around the city and then catch up after he was done discussing matters.

Next.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Qin!" Duke Xia Yuan made an inviting gesture.

The two transformed into two streaks of light and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

At this moment.

The cultivators gathered at the city gate finally felt a weight lifted off them and began to take deep breaths in shock.

Even in Celestial Wave Immortal City, it is rare to see a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

These low-level cultivators hardly ever see one.

Now they suddenly saw two legendary figures, which was indeed an eye-opener.

...

Qin Ming followed Duke Xia Yuan into Celestial Wave Immortal City.

It seemed there were no prohibitions against flying within the city, as many cultivators were traversing the skies on their magical artifacts.

When these cultivators saw the two streaks of light flash by, they were so overwhelmed by the aura that they nearly fell from the sky.

Amidst the fleeting shadows.

Qin Ming looked at the layers of structures on Celestial Wave Sacred Mountain, at least over three hundred stories high, with the style of the buildings getting more luxurious and the spiritual energy environment of higher grades the higher up they were.

The core area of Celestial Wave Sacred Mountain was a Tier Four High-Grade Spiritual Vein environment.

After a few breaths.

The two landed on the mountaintop.

They arrived in front of a golden celestial palace, with a resplendent plaque inscribed with the words ’Celestial Wave Holy Hall.’

Duke Xia Yuan warmly invited Qin Ming to take a seat in the main hall and, with a wave of his sleeve, four or five puppets in the appearance of exotic beasts brought in tea sets and such, serving the two with Spirit Tea in a smooth and skillful manner.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Xia has deeply studied the Puppet Dao with remarkable skill; even these puppets are at the Tier Three High-Grade level, made from Tier Three Sang Soul Wood, yes?" Qin Ming said as he accepted the Spirit Tea from the puppet.

Duke Xia Yuan smiled slightly, "You flatter me, Fellow Daoist Qin, it’s just a small hobby in my spare time."

"But your achievement of a Nascent Soul at such a young age, Fellow Daoist Qin, promises great prospects on the Immortal Path!"

After some mutual flattery, the two began to exchange information.

Qin Ming learned from Duke Xia Yuan that Celestial Wave Immortal City, as the largest immortal city in the East Sea Cultivation Realm, was established by the Celestial Sea Alliance.

Duke Xia Yuanzong is an elder of the Crystal Palace, one of the four major forces of the East Sea.

"Currently, besides myself, there is also Fellow Daoist Longyangzi, a Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, serving as the city lord. Additionally, he is one of the elders of the Star Palace, though Fellow Daoist Longyangzi went away on matters a few years ago and has yet to return."

"If there is an opportunity, I will certainly introduce you two."

Qin Ming nodded, and then further inquired about the situation in the East Sea Cultivation Realm.

"I’m curious to know, Fellow Daoist Qin, what are your plans now that you’re here?"

"If you haven’t any plans for the moment, why not consider staying in Celestial Wave City for a long term? I can arrange a serene Cave Mansion for you at a prime location on Sacred Mountain."

"After all, there’s still two and a half years until the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly begins."

Duke Xia Yuan was also inclined to build connections with him.

He was aware that Qin Ming was a loose cultivator with high attainments in spirit plants and alchemy far exceeding the ordinary.

He even speculated that Qin Ming might have personally refined the Nascent Condensation Pill used for breaking through to Nascent Soul.

Such a figure is a coveted asset for various forces.

"Haha! No need, I have other matters at hand, so no need to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Xia." Qin Ming politely declined the offer.

He had his own motivations for coming to the Donglai Cultivation Realm.

First, to gather spiritual materials to enhance his Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, especially since the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly, which happens only once a century, offers valuable exchanges among Nascent Soul peers.

Second, to prepare some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and tribulation-defying items for the Heaven-Devouring Rat to face the Transformation Celestial Tribulation.

Third, to visit the Penglai Sect and see the legendary Tier Five Divine Tree, as he conveniently had a Penglai Immortal Order at hand for use.

As for the Tier Four Pill Formulas, Qin Ming was not lacking, for he possessed two Tier Four Alchemy Inheritances, the "Source Dao Pill Scripture" and the "Blood Refining Pill Scripture."

More than enough to carry him through the Nascent Soul Stage.

"Does Fellow Daoist Xia have any Cyan Sky Spirit Soil or spiritual materials needed for refining the Primordial Pill? Qin is willing to exchange if possible."

In the end, Qin Ming proposed a trade.

After all, having been the vice city lord of Celestial Wave Immortal City for many years, Duke Xia Yuan likely had a collection of good items.

Duke Xia Yuan’s heart immediately tightened at the words!

Qin Ming’s proposal for an exchange confirmed his suspicion; the other party had most likely already advanced to the Tier Four Pill King.

"Cyan Sky Spirit Soil? I’ve never heard of such a thing before..."

"As for the main materials needed to refine the Primordial Pill, they are indeed rare. However, I coincidentally have a 1,000-year-old Withered Heart Grass and a 2,000-year-old Soul Fusion Fruit. With these two main ingredients, the remaining supplementary materials should not be difficult for Fellow Daoist Qin to obtain in the Immortal City." Duke Xia Yuan said.

Qin Ming’s eyes brightened: "Oh? Then what might Fellow Daoist Xia require in exchange?"

As the lord of the greatest Immortal City in the East Sea, the other party naturally lacked none of those things like Spirit Stones.

Duke Xia Yuan did not immediately answer Qin Ming’s question but rather asked, "Forgive my boldness in asking, is Fellow Daoist Qin seeking these spiritual materials to personally refine pills? Could it be that Fellow Daoist Qin’s mastery of the Alchemy Dao has reached the Tier Four Pill King Realm?"

"Haha! Indeed." Qin Ming sipped his tea calmly and replied.

Upon hearing this, Duke Xia Yuan was immediately filled with respect!

In the East Sea Cultivation Realm, a Tier Four Pill King was extremely rare, as they could refine pills for the Nascent Soul Stage.

Even in a major power like the Celestial Sea Alliance, someone with the status of a Tier Four Pill King would be a highly esteemed Grand Tributor.

Moreover, the ’Cyan Sky Spirit Soil’ that Qin Ming was searching for was something even he hadn’t heard of... it appears that the identity of a Tier Four Spirit Plant Master is also true.

Thus, the value of his status at least increased severalfold...

It’s not just him; even a Divinity Transformation Sect like Star Palace would try to win him over.

Even among Nascent Soul cultivators, there are differences in status and rank.

"I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Qin to be both a Tier Four Pill King and a Tier Four Spirit Plant Master; it truly commands my admiration."

"I am, of course, willing to exchange items with Fellow Daoist Qin. These are both invaluable Tier Four spiritual herb materials. Does Fellow Daoist Qin have any Tier Four Fire Attribute Demon Pills? Or you could exchange them for Fire Attribute Spiritual Ore."

As Duke Xia Yuan spoke, he took out two Dragon Pattern Jade Boxes and placed them lightly in front of Qin Ming.

Qin Ming opened the lid and was immediately greeted by a rich herbal fragrance and the sight of purple spiritual radiance blooming.

Inside the jade box were a purple spirit grass and a reddish spirit fruit shaped like a date.

He took them up and examined them briefly, confirming their authenticity.

Immediately, Qin Ming extended his hand, and a delicate jade box appeared. He handed it to the other party, saying, "I happen to have a Tier Four Blood Python Demon Pill here, which is just Fire Attribute, but the demon soul has been extinguished and some of the demon pill’s essence lost. Can Fellow Daoist Xia still make use of it?"

"You really have a Tier Four Demon Pill?" Duke Xia Yuan showed a hint of surprise on his ruddy face.

He accepted the jade box from Qin Ming’s hand and opened it to find a demon pill with alternating black and red hues, about the size of a fist.

"Alas! It is a pity. Such high-tier demon pills are hard to come by! If it were complete, its value would be immeasurable."

"Even so, with its essence slightly depleted, the Tier Four Demon Pill is still useful to me; however... could Fellow Daoist Qin add a little extra?"

Duke Xia Yuan spoke truthfully.

"Then let me add some Tier Three Jade Emperor Spirit Rice. How about that, Fellow Daoist Xia?"

"Very well!"

After some bargaining, both parties were delighted.

The transaction was completed.

Duke Xia Yuan also took out a Spirit Jade Ring inscribed with the emblem of the Celestial Sea Alliance and handed it to Qin Ming, saying, "This is the Celestial Wave Ring—a gift to Fellow Daoist Qin."

"With this ring, you may freely enter and leave Celestial Wave Immortal City. You may also use any unoccupied high-tier cave mansion on the upper level of the Sacred Mountain."

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Xia." Qin Ming accepted the Celestial Wave Ring without hesitation.

"By the way, does Fellow Daoist Xia here have a complete map of the East Sea Cultivation Realm for sale? I plan to visit the Penglai Sect and pay a visit to Fellow Daoist Dragon Wood."

"Oh? I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Qin to be acquainted with True Monarch Dragon Wood." Duke Xia Yuan said, somewhat surprised, "But it makes sense, as she is a Tier Four Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master with similarities to Fellow Daoist Qin, haha."

"Naturally, I have a complete map of the East Sea Cultivation Realm. I will also gift it to Fellow Daoist Qin, but please ensure it is not widely transmitted. This complete map has been constantly renewed and redrawn by the Celestial Sea Alliance over thousands of years."

Duke Xia Yuan took out a pale yellow jade scroll and handed it to Qin Ming.

"I have some Snow Soul Spirit Tea grown by myself. It’s quite flavorful, and I hope you will accept it with a smile."

Qin Ming reciprocated by gifting a box of Spirit Tea as a token of goodwill.

"Haha! Then I shall accept it gratefully." Duke Xia Yuan stoked his beard with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries with Duke Xia Yuan, a Fellow Nascent Soul True Monarch, for half a day, Qin Ming took his leave.

Qin Ming left with rich information and resources from this person.

For instance, it was easy to exchange for spiritual materials that couldn’t be found even after digging three feet into the ground in the Southern Wilderness.

The efficiency greatly exceeded Qin Ming’s expectations.

"The East Sea Cultivation Realm truly is rich in resources! No wonder Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators can be born there..."

"In remote places like the Southern Wilderness, the Golden Core Stage is already the extreme limit, alas."

Finally.

Duke Xia Yuan was very courteous, warmly seeing Qin Ming off beyond the Celestial Wave Hall.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, feel free to visit Celestial Wave City anytime and catch up with me."

"Certainly, certainly. Fellow Daoist Xia, please stay."

Afterwards.

Qin Ming transformed into a green startling rainbow and left the mountaintop.

He went to an inn in the city and found Hua Tianxiong and Shi Jin.

"Hua Tianxiong, I have some matters to attend to, so you need not follow. Celestial Wave Immortal City is a suitable place for you to manage and develop. With your cultivation and skills, I’m sure you can make a name for yourself here."

"Right, help me gather high-tier resources; here is the list of items I need."

"Of course, besides the items on the list, if you see anything else you fancy, feel free to gather that as well."

Hua Tianxiong quickly agreed: "Yes, Master."

After giving his instructions.

Qin Ming followed the guidance on the map, flying away from Celestial Wave Immortal City towards the sea region where the Penglai Sect was located.

After seeing Qin Ming off, Hua Tianxiong turned to Shi Jin beside him and asked:

"Fellow Daoist Shi, I plan to undertake a large venture here and urgently need maritime talents like you. Would you like to join me?"

Shi Jin’s gaze wavered for a moment, but after a brief hesitation, he said with an extremely determined tone: "I’m in!"

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