Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

In the very center sat an imposing elder with a dignified face, chicken-skin hair, and sharp, vibrant eyes, clearly at the Late-stage Divinity Transformation level.

On either side of him sat a scholarly middle-aged man and a bronze-skinned strong man, both at the Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation level.

These three individuals were known as the Wang Family’s Three Heroes.

Though the Wang Family only had three Divinity Transformation cultivators, if one included their Tier Five Demon Venerable, the number of Divinity Transformation stage cultivators they had was not inferior to some of the powers within Celestial Star City.

"Disciple greets the clan leader. Outside, a Divinity Transformation senior has arrived, claiming to be a messenger from Little Turtle Peak of the East Bamboo Mountain Range."

The elder with chicken-skin hair sitting in the central high seat heard this and asked the two beside him in a steady tone:

"Tianxuan, Yunhai, what do you two think?"

The two Wang family members exchanged a glance, and the strong man named Wang Yunhai said:

"Clan leader, the cultivators here have no sense of etiquette, coming to visit without sending more than a servant... Do they look down on our Wang Family?"

On the other side, Wang Tianxuan said: "That’s not quite right! Second brother, you’re not aware, but before I came, I heard that the loose cultivator from Little Turtle Peak is quite extraordinary, not comparable to ordinary cultivators."

"Besides being a Tier Five Spirit Plant Master, he is also a genuine Tier Six Pill God, and has even sparred in Alchemy Dao skills with the original owner of Yunmeng Mountain. Our Wang Family may have to interact with them in the future."

The Wang Family Ancestor on the high seat nodded slowly and said: "Tianxuan makes a lot of sense. You go and entertain the guest."

A moment later.

Baili Hui, who was waiting outside the mountain gate, saw a scholarly middle-aged man come out.

When Wang Tianxuan saw Baili Hui, a dwarf-like old man, he couldn’t help but be taken aback.

He seldom saw such fellow cultivators.

"Old man Baili Hui, heard there are new neighbors moving into Yunmeng Mountain, here to visit on behalf of Little Turtle Peak, with a small gift to show respect." Baili Hui presented the gift box in his hand.

"Fellow Daoist Baili, you’re too kind, please come in!" Wang Tianxuan stepped aside, very politely inviting the other inside the mountain gate.

As they went deeper, various Spirit Gardens for breeding Spirit Beasts had been established, and Baili Hui even saw many rare Spirit Beasts inside.

This gave him a clearer understanding of the Beast Taming Wang Family.

Soon after.

Baili Hui chatted with Wang Tianxuan for half the day and then rose to bid farewell.

But after leaving Yunmeng Mountain, he didn’t hurry back to Little Turtle Peak, instead flying towards Celestial Star City.

Upon reaching Celestial Star City.

Baili Hui twisted and turned along the main road into an inconspicuous blacksmith shop in the Inner City.

He formed a peculiar rune with his hands, sending it drifting into the shop.

Not long after, a creaking door opened, and out came a black-faced burly man.

It was none other than the Tian-named cultivator from the Rain Listening Tower intelligence organization, from whom Baili Hui had previously purchased information.

"Oh! What a rare guest!"

"Brother Baili, it’s been a while since you’ve been around, yet you’ve quietly restored yourself to Divinity Transformation level. It seems you’ve latched onto a towering tree!" The black-faced cultivator looked at Baili Hui with a slightly surprised expression.

Baili Hui waved his hand, "Younger Brother Tian, don’t give me that. I’ve got some business; I’d like your help in investigating the background of that Beast Taming Clan that recently moved to Yunmeng Mountain."

"This is not a problem. Brother Baili refers to the Wang Family of Yunmeng Mountain, correct? Our tower happens to have detailed intelligence on them, priced at eighty Top-Grade Spirit Stones." The Tian-named cultivator handed a jade scroll to Baili Hui.

Hearing this price, Baili Hui was almost jumping up and raging, "So expensive?! Tian! Even you’re extorting me?"

"Hey~ you get what you pay for; we at the Rain Listening Tower pride ourselves on our reputation, fair to all. Besides, my connection with Brother Baili isn’t just for a day or two; how could I possibly cheat you? You’ll see for yourself." The Tian-named cultivator patiently explained, seemingly prepared for this reaction.

Baili Hui hesitated but then took the jade scroll, releasing his Divine Thought to browse through it.

Moments later.

His expression grew more and more intriguing, finally turning to one of shock.

"This... The Wang Family’s rapid rise is due to secretly paying tribute to a Void Refining Demon God?!"

The black-faced cultivator smirked with a proud expression, "Heh heh! So, was it worth it?"

"More precisely, it’s a Half-Step Void Returning Heaven-Devouring Beast, but based on our intel, this Tier Five Perfection Heaven-Devouring Beast carries special bloodlines, and advancing to Tier Six Void Refining is just a matter of time."

"Its strength already rivals the Void Refining stage, hence its placement within this scope isn’t inappropriate."

Upon hearing this.

Baili Hui quickly took out eighty Top-Grade Spirit Stones to secure this hidden information.

...

In the study of the Wang Family Ancestor.

Spirit Incense drifted leisurely.

He stood with his back to Wang Tianxuan, slowly asking, "Tianxuan, how did you find interacting with those from Little Turtle Peak?"

"Reporting to the clan leader, it’s hard to tell at present, but after talking with Baili Hui, I learned the owner of Little Turtle Peak is a carefree type, interested in rural fields and not in conflicts, likely not posing a threat to our Wang Family’s grand plan," Wang Tianxuan pondered for a moment and said.

"The Lord is in the midst of a breakthrough, and there must be no mistakes. For surrounding forces, we have to ensure they remain under control. You should discreetly keep an eye on Little Turtle Peak and the Li Family of Wutong Mountain." The Wang Family Ancestor insisted.

"As long as we get through this, our Wang Family, with Void Refining level combat power, will soon secure a place in the Spirit Realm!"

Wang Tianxuan responded, "Yes! Tianxuan will follow the clan leader’s orders!"

"Right, the Lord said his cultivation has reached a critical point, so arrange a batch of blood offerings, don’t irritate the Lord." The Wang Family Ancestor recalled.

Upon hearing this, Wang Tianxuan shivered involuntarily and retreated after acknowledging.

...

Several days later.

Baili Hui returned to Little Turtle Peak.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat, Little Silver Fox, and Tian Ling’er were tending Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field on the main peak.

Seeing Baili Hui return, they immediately put down the Divine Hoe and asked, "Yo! Old man, you’re back? How’s it over at Yunmeng Mountain?"

Baili Hui smiled slightly, "The newly moved-in Wang Family is no simple group, I must report this to the master."

"Oh?" The Heaven-Devouring Rat, hearing this, grew interested, immediately dropping its work and going with him to see Qin Ming.

Inside the Cave Mansion.

After Qin Ming finished reading the intelligence Baili Hui brought back, his expression grew grave, and he frowned, "I have heard before that in the Spirit Realm, True Spirit Families and top forces perform True Spirit tributes."

"Paying tribute to a Void Refining Demon God is a first, especially the notoriously vicious Heaven-Devouring Beast."

"What? A name more arrogant than mine?" The Heaven-Devouring Rat commented slightly indignantly.

"I’m afraid this Wang Family isn’t easy to deal with; it would be wise to minimize contact with them in the future." Qin Ming quickly concluded after a brief thought.

Baili Hui asked, "What about the Li Family... should we inform them?"

"Not for now, to avoid alarming the Wang Family, making them think we harbor hostility. If I’m not mistaken, the forces within the East Bamboo Mountain Range are all monitored by the Wang Family," Qin Ming speculated.

Then.

Qin Ming instructed Baili Hui to continue monitoring external situations while he retreated for closed-door cultivation, plotting for Void Refining Spiritual Objects.

The ever-changing situation outside brought him some pressure.

Only by enhancing his own strength was there a path forward. Perhaps reaching the Void Refining stage is the threshold for establishing a foothold in the Spirit Realm.

During this period, the Cloud-Fishing Elder also visited Qin Ming, saying he was dispatched on a mission, coincidentally to the Netherworld Abyss like Yao Tiannan.

Qin Ming could only wish them both success in their missions.

Some time later.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat was patrolling outside, holding a Black Steel Fork, and noticed familiar faces approaching.