I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

The Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique in hand, Zhou Changwang felt a surge of delight, yet after pondering, he decided against purchasing the Small Five Elements Thousand Thunder Skill.

After all, given his current wealth, buying both techniques wouldn’t be an issue.

But too much is as bad as too little.

One Thunder Skill is one thing; adding up two would easily cost over a thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

If he were to pull them out, it would be far too conspicuous.

Thus, after acquiring the Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique, he didn’t linger in Bai’s Trading House and quickly turned to leave.

"Hmm?"

At this moment, Zhou Changwang’s expression subtly changed.

He noticed, not far away, a Low-Tier Cultivator was discreetly casting his gaze in Zhou’s direction.

If it were just this, it wouldn’t be much.

Bai’s Trading House, being the largest in Fengming Square Marketplace, naturally attracts attention; being noticed was quite normal.

However, this person was different.

This person, Zhou Changwang had seen before at the Independent Cultivator Marketplace.

While he was setting up his stall to sell various battle spoils and trinkets, this individual had walked by three or four times.

Now appearing again at the entrance of Bai’s Trading House, it’s hard not to overthink.

Yet, Zhou Changwang maintained a calm exterior.

Swiftly leaving Bai’s Trading House, he turned multiple street corners and after ensuring he’d temporarily lost the tail, quickly changed his clothes.

This is one of the advantages of having a Storage Bag; carrying several sets of clothing in case of emergencies.

Not too long after, Zhou Changwang’s face turned grim.

He found that the person was still following him, albeit from a greater distance.

This isn’t just simple observation tracking now.

The person had cast a spell on him.

Tracking Technique!

Zhou Changwang had some understanding of tracking-type spells.

Back then, to track down the Black Needle Poison Bee’s nest, he specifically learned a tracking spell called Spirit Lodging Technique, which led him to Insect King Xue Tong’s estate.

Now it’s evident that this person had also used a tracking spell on him, leading to quick pursuits even after attempts to lose him.

Moreover, it seemed the person knew his tracking was exposed.

Gradually, they stopped trying to hide, openly following him.

Fortunately, they were aware this was in the marketplace, and with Marketplace Guards occasionally patrolling, they maintained a distance of seven to eight meters.

While Zhou Changwang felt a spark of anger, he resolutely tamped it down, truly not wanting further complications.

Thus, he cast the Cleaning Technique on himself.

Soon enough, he discovered a faint Spiritual Energy Mark behind his heel.

Then, casting the Cleaning Technique two more times, the Spiritual Energy Mark on him was completely eradicated.

This was another use of the Cleaning Technique after reaching Great Success, as Zhou Changwang found.

Not only can it clean battlefields and eliminate spiritual fluctuations, but it can also remove all external spiritual power traces, including these tracking marks.

With this, Zhou Changwang once again turned several street corners, finally losing the person completely.

At this point, Zhou Changwang ran towards his residence on South Street.

Just as he was about to enter his door, the opposite door suddenly opened, revealing a seemingly honest middle-aged cultivator, about in his thirties or forties, walking out.

Upon seeing Zhou Changwang, the man first smiled, showing a hint of sincerity, then cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. I am Zhao Shanhe, your neighbor across the door, known as ’Ghost Eye’ by outsiders. I am skilled at seeking spiritual energies and grave exploration, as well as tomb raiding.

May I ask how to address you?"

"I am Zhou Changwang, merely a Spirit Farmer, not worth mentioning."

Seeing this, Zhou Changwang also cupped his hands, saying so.

Internally, he was contemplating the man’s intentions.

He could naturally see the person was intentionally waiting for him, specifically walking out as he was about to enter the door.

’Ghost Eye’? Seeking spiritual energies, grave exploration, tomb raiding?

For a moment, the background of this individual was truly unclear.

"Spirit Farmer?

Well, Fellow Daoist Zhou as a Spirit Farmer, certainly seems rather uncommon."

Zhao Shanhe looked at Zhou Changwang intently and said.

Zhou Changwang’s expression subtly changed, yet he said nothing.

"Perhaps Fellow Daoist is unfamiliar with my profession.

I am known as ’Ghost Eye,’ specializing in seeking spiritual energies and grave exploration, tomb raiding... Frankly speaking, it’s considered a lowly trade, often looked down upon, and in private, I call myself the Tomb Raider Captain, Mountain Shifting Daoist, but outsiders address me as a tomb raider.

It’s just that what we raid are the tombs of cultivators.

However, my title ’Ghost Eye’ isn’t self-claimed.

With my eyes, I can discern at a glance—whether someone has died nearby or there’s a tomb underground."

As he spoke, he gazed meaningfully at Zhou Changwang.

Zhou Changwang’s expression remained calm as he said, "I wonder, Fellow Daoist Zhao, why are you seeking me this time?"

Internally, he felt a bit helpless.

He knew well that the commotion from the battle when Insect King Xue Tong rushed into his backyard yesterday must have been heard by the surrounding neighbors.

Initially, he thought the timely activation of the Fog Array and Sound Insulation Array afterward would prevent anyone from being overly concerned, and even if they did hear anything, they’d mostly choose self-preservation, refraining from inquiries.

Unexpectedly, his neighbor across the street turned out to be a tomb raider, possessing ’Ghost Eyes’ capable of perceiving ’Death Qi’ from deceased persons, hence making discoveries...

His Cleaning Technique, although able to calm spiritual fluctuations and prevent spiritual chaos, can’t quite cleanse ’Death Qi,’ which is related to the soul and is difficult to completely eradicate.