I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

Zhou Changwang was instantly moved.

This was indeed one of the rare methods in the Cultivation Realm that could enhance Spiritual Roots.

If cultivated...

Zhou Changwang pondered deeply, but eventually calmed down and shook his head with difficulty.

Though this Cultivation Technique is beneficial, it truly does not suit him.

The Five Poison Heart Scripture, when cultivated to the end, essentially turns someone into a being of poison.

Ultimately, it is a method of the heretical sects, and it harms one’s Lifespan, making even a true enhancement of a cultivator’s Spirit Root Talent almost hopeless on the Foundation Establishment Path.

"Alas, ultimately not advisable."

Zhou Changwang sighed regretfully, his mind fleetingly considering whether he could utilize the five Top-Grade Five Elements Demon Beast in a similar way for Refinement, to see if they might also enhance Spirit Root Talent.

But he realized that he lacked the foundation. Even if this method were truly feasible, he wouldn’t dare to attempt it lightly.

No other reason.

He simply does not have the capital for trial and error.

Once a mistake is made, it will lead to irrevocable doom.

"As for the Insect Control Technique, it is a method of controlling insects, introduced above as the stronger one’s Spiritual Power, the more Spirit Insects can be contracted and commanded.

Generally, Low-Tier Cultivators can at most control three Spirit Insects simultaneously; those at Qi Refining Fourth Layer can control five, at Sixth-Layer Qi Cultivation can control seven, and at Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation can control nine.

Of course, the more powerful the Spiritual Power, the more Spirit Insects can be commanded.

If one’s strength is far inferior to the cultivator’s own, the cultivator can naturally use Magic to drive more Spirit Insects to work for them.

For example, if I control the Gold-Devouring Spirit Bee Queen, I can naturally utilize the Queen to command countless offspring for my benefit.

The Spirit Insect List is a record of various Spirit Insect rankings, primarily featuring the top hundred. The Gold-Devouring Spirit Bee isn’t even ranked.

However, those two butterflies rank ninety-seventh, named the Seven-Colored Poison Butterfly; its powder is highly toxic, capable of poisoning Demon Beasts of the same Realm en masse. When refined, it can even create a poison named ’Seven-Colored Flower,’ insidiously invading a cultivator’s Spiritual Sense, causing severe damage if not promptly detoxified, resulting in considerable reduction of strength.

The Seven Detailed Chapters on Spirit Insects contains foundational knowledge on Spirit Insects, the Antitoxic Law addresses detoxification methods for poisonous insects, and the Seven Spirit Worm Pills are seven types of Spirit Pills which can be fed to Spirit Insects for their evolution.

It introduces the effects of each Spirit Pill and the required materials.

Even methods of Refinement are briefly mentioned.

Unfortunately, without understanding pill logic or the Alchemy Technique of controlling fire, ultimately it’s difficult to refine them into pills.

One must ask an Alchemy Master for assistance..."

Zhou Changwang inspected each Jade Scroll meticulously, feeling an eye-opening enlightenment.

He gained deeper insight into the way of the Insect Cultivator.

...

Early the next morning, after breakfast, Zhou Changwang went out.

He was mainly worried about whether Insect King Xue Tong had any relatives, friends, or elders from his sect.

If he did have such connections, Zhou Changwang would need to consider his own safety.

Additionally, after the incident of Xue Tong breaking into the courtyard, Zhou Changwang became suspicious of the Marketplace’s internal security.

Since the courtyard wasn’t absolutely safe, he naturally needed to consider a comprehensive plan to escape when confronting unforeseeable danger.

The cunning rabbit builds three burrows.

He felt he must make more preparations.

Just then, the weather cooperated, and a torrential rain began to fall.

Zhou Changwang took advantage of the situation, donning a bamboo hat over his head, a raincoat over his body, and a black veil to cover his face, making it difficult for anyone but those familiar to him to recognize him.

This time, his primary purpose was intelligence gathering and to dispose of some spoils of war, ideally avoiding recognition.

Thus, at that moment, he employed the Concealing Breath Technique, maintaining his aura at the Third-Layer Qi Cultivation.

Given his current ability to use the Great Success Level of the Concealing Breath Technique, unless faced with someone stronger by a major Realm, namely those of Foundation Establishment True Cultivation Level, it would be nearly impossible for others to discern his true cultivation.

Even high-tier cultivators at Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation would face the same difficulty.

As he progressed onward, Zhou Changwang quickly arrived at the Independent Cultivator Marketplace.

Initially, he paid a Lower-Grade Spirit Stone to obtain the right to set up a stall, and found a relatively unobtrusive location where he displayed numerous Spiritual Materials, including that Low-Grade Magical Artifact.

Gradually, many cultivators began to inquire about the price, and Zhou Changwang sold most items at one or two levels below the market price, discreetly asking questions.

Such as which brokers sell information in the Marketplace.

Until the afternoon rain stopped, he sold most items at his stall, amassing over three hundred Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, before closing shop.

A quarter of an hour later, he came in front of a middle-aged female cultivator with a sallow face that looked like a peasant woman.

"I heard Luoxia Fairy has certain information channels?"

Zhou Changwang cast the Sound Insulation Technique and then inquired.

Luoxia Fairy is precisely this middle-aged female cultivator’s Daoist title. Although her appearance bears no resemblance to a fairy.

However, she often claims this identity, so Zhou Changwang naturally follows suit, not wishing to be inappropriate.

"Do you seek information on objects or individuals?"

The peasant woman ’Luoxia Fairy’ asked.

"Individuals."

Zhou Changwang hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Which individual?"

"Insect King Xue Tong."

...

A stick of incense later, Zhou Changwang walked out of the Independent Cultivator Marketplace.

A trace of relief appeared on his face.

Insect King Xue Tong is indeed considered a renowned expert within the Marketplace, boasting numerous victories.