I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

Shuiyun Immortal Sect is indeed a top-tier sect, with considerable influence.

However, regardless of what kind of sect it is, its disciples all require Spirit Stones, Spiritual Materials, and other resources to cultivate and enhance their cultivation realm and strength.

And how do these resources come about?

Naturally, they come from countless industries under the sect.

Since the ’elder sister’ mentioned by Qian Xiaoyue has been dispatched here to guard, she must carry certain tasks.

Among these, aside from recruiting talent, the most important is undoubtedly to increase the profits of Shuiyun Pavilion.

Yet now, her efforts in this regard are hindered and are not proceeding smoothly. Qian Xiaoyue, having benefitted greatly from her, is willing to share some of the burden within her capacity, which is quite normal.

Zhou Changwang also understood well and said immediately, "Since Fellow Daoist Qian has a request, I naturally won’t refuse.

In about ten days or so, my Spirit Gathering Grass will mature, and then I will send it to you."

Doing business with acquaintances is better than with strangers, and he believed that what Qian Xiaoyue promised would not cause him any loss.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Qian Xiaoyue’s eyes sparkled with a smile, then she turned her gaze towards the distant Gold-Devouring Spirit Bees and said in surprise, "You’ve raised Spirit Bees?

What kind of bees are these?

Why do they seem a bit fierce?"

It was at this moment that a Black Needle Poison Bee flew in from the east, and several Gold-Devouring Spirit Bees directly confronted it, merely circling for a few moments before biting it dead, and then they began sharing the prey right in midair.

Indeed, they seemed fiercely savage.

Gold-Devouring Spirit Bees feed on Metal Spirit Ore.

Recently, my Spirit Field has been plagued by pests, so I thought of raising a hive to protect it.

Now it seems that it has brought some success."

Zhou Changwang explained with a smile and also took Qian Xiaoyue on a tour. When mentioning the Thunder Spirit Rice Tree, he briefly referred to it as a kind of economic Spirit Plant without much explanation.

Qian Xiaoyue did not delve deeper, merely marveling in her heart at Zhou Changwang’s significant transformation and rapid growth...

She still remembered, months ago, the scene when he was ambushed by that Innate Couple. And now, just speaking of his strength, his displayed financial resources were vastly different from before.

Renting the South Street Courtyard, planting Spirit Gathering Grass, breeding Spirit Bees, and mastering Talisman Making... each of these amazed her.

Returning to the front courtyard, Qian Xiaoyue did not stay long before proposing her farewell.

Zhou Changwang appropriately tried to retain her for a while, and then escorted her to the gate.

He actually wanted to invite her for a meal, but although there was still some Spirit Rice left in his rice jar, there were no vegetables... he happened to have no Lower-Grade Spirit Stone on him, his resources depleted, naturally lacking confidence.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Zhou, didn’t I mention to you that the Bai Family and the Chen Family are bound to engage in a battle?

A while ago, I finally heard ’elder sister’ mention this matter again.

She said the Bai Family Ancestor was previously ambushed and injured, and during his recovery, with the marketplace turmoil, he forcefully intervened, leading to severe injuries affecting his lifespan, estimated to have only a few years to live.

Thus, the Bai Family sent Bai Yufeng to Koutuo Peak, seeking to purchase the Nine Revolutions Life-saving Pill refined by Xu Ruoxian, the High-Tier Second Grade Alchemist.

It’s said that Xu Ruoxian has been refining this pill for half a year, and it will take another half a year to become a refined pill.

If allowed to refine smoothly for another half-year, and if Bai Yufeng successfully brings the Nine Revolutions Life-saving Pill back, the Bai Family Ancestor will be saved, allowing the Bai Family to stabilize their position as the marketplace’s master.

If they fail to bring the Nine Revolutions Life-saving Pill back, then when the Bai Family Ancestor dies, it will be the time for the marketplace to change hands."

As they reached the gate, Qian Xiaoyue suddenly stopped and spoke with a solemn expression.

"So whether the pill is refined or not is the key?"

Zhou Changwang’s expression also changed slightly.

Which power manages the marketplace doesn’t concern him much nor has much to do with him.

But such significant events as a change of ownership in the marketplace are bound to cause turmoil within the upper ranks, and turmoil at the top inevitably leads to chaos below.

As a Little Loose Cultivator, survival in such an environment would be exceedingly difficult.

The chaos of the last night, he surely does not wish to experience again.

"Exactly.

If Senior Xu Ruoxian fails in alchemy, then the Bai Family Ancestor will surely die, and the Chen Family might wait a few years, striking only after the Bai Family Ancestor passes away.

However, if the pill succeeds, the Chen Family won’t sit idly as Bai Yufeng smoothly brings the Nine Revolutions Life-saving Pill back, and they will send people to intercept, possibly even directly striking against the Bai Family.

By then, chaos is inevitable in the marketplace.

The level of danger might even surpass the last chaotic night."

Upon saying this, Qian Xiaoyue paused and continued, "So ’elder sister’ also mentioned that if chaos is imminent, she would retreat and leave Fengming Dock Marketplace ahead of time.

Moreover, she asked me whether I’d be willing to leave together at that time.

I didn’t answer, but merely said, could she bring along a few friends."

"Does that even need considering?"

Zhou Changwang quickly countered, then looked at her passionate gaze, slightly moved.

"Elder sister agreed.

Therefore, if it truly comes to that moment when you must leave, you..."

Qian Xiaoyue hesitated slightly, and Zhou Changwang waved his hand, speaking calmly, "I’m not foolish, knowing there’s danger, why would I stay here?

Being accompanied by seniors of Shuiyun Immortal Sect is naturally the best option."

...

After Qian Xiaoyue left, Zhou Changwang couldn’t help but feel somewhat agitated.

What she said at the end, to him, was truly not good news.

The rivalry between the Bai and Chen families doesn’t only involve two Cultivation Clans, but also affects all the cultivators within the marketplace.