Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 226 Foundation Establishment Level Six (Part Two)

evening.

Old Sun stood at the entrance of the Chen residence, pacing back and forth, looking anxious.

"Why aren't you back yet?"

"That damn woman, I've told her so many times to come back soon, but she still hasn't come..."

He muttered to himself, frequently glancing at the sky, but as he waited and waited, the sky gradually darkened, and his wife still hadn't returned.

"They'll be fine; they should be staying at home!"

He tried to comfort himself, but his heart grew heavier and heavier.

……

The next day, Madam Sun did not return.

On the third day, there was still no trace of Sun Zhangshi.

Old Sun was filled with worry and hadn't slept well for two nights in a row. He even had blisters around his mouth. He couldn't sit still any longer, so he asked Zhou Hong for a day off and hurriedly left the Chen residence early in the morning to go home and check on things.

Chen Li had already begun his seclusion at this time.

……

Inside the quiet room, a rich spiritual atmosphere permeates the senses.

Chen Li held the spirit crystal in his hand. As he circulated his internal energy, the spiritual energy of the crystal leaked out, turning the small quiet room into a fifth-order spiritual land. The spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost tangible. He circulated his internal energy again and again, gradually forgetting everything, without sorrow or joy.

Even for Foundation Establishment cultivators who are accustomed to meditation and entering a state of tranquility, such a state of selflessness is something that can only be encountered by chance.

When Chen Li woke up from his reverie, it was already five days later.

The breakthrough to the sixth level of Foundation Establishment had already been achieved silently.

"This breakthrough was quick, taking only eight days in total," Chen Li said happily.

He opens the properties panel.

Name: Chen Li

Life expectancy: 56/311 years

[Realm: Foundation Establishment Level 6: 1/100]

His lifespan increased by another three years.

He glanced at it carefully, then closed the attribute panel, feeling both pleased and somewhat troubled.

Becoming a rogue cultivator has both advantages and disadvantages.

On the one hand, there is freedom; there's no need to risk your life for any sect mission. On the other hand, you have to rely on yourself for everything. In the short few years since he moved to Stanley City, he has experienced this hardship.

First, there was the issue of the subsequent cultivation methods for the Longevity Technique. Fortunately, he found Ding Jian, which solved the problem.

Then it comes down to the issue of magic.

That means we can only rely on luck.

As a result, he was always missing one technique.

He has now reached the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, but he still hasn't found a spell to match his cultivation level.

He originally had plenty of time to collect them slowly.

I just didn't expect to advance so quickly.

Fortunately, money makes the world go round. Stanley City is a thriving commercial center. As long as you have spirit stones, there are plenty of shops that can act as intermediaries for transactions. Of course, the cost is also much higher than the normal auction price. Although it costs more money, it is undoubtedly much more efficient than relying on luck.

Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.

It wasn't that Chen Li was in a hurry, but rather that the current situation simply made it impossible for him to sit still.

Besides this one, there's also the issue of illusion techniques.

The Illusionary Body Technique is a second-tier, level-three spell, with a maximum level of second-tier, level-seven.

It's still usable now, but once you reach the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, it will become somewhat inadequate. For example, you won't be able to use the Illusionary Body as a second-tier, seventh-level spell. After all, the Illusionary Body is essentially a second-tier, seventh-level spell, so how can you use it to cast another seventh-level spell?
The fact that it can't be used to quickly level up is a minor issue; the key problem is its huge impact on overall strength.

It must be admitted that most of his current strength lies in his Illusionary Body Technique. It is precisely because of the Illusionary Body Technique that he has the confidence to fight beyond his level. If the Illusionary Body can use a second-tier level seven spell (the maximum level is third-tier level two), even if he encounters a newly entered Golden Core cultivator, if he is pushed to the limit and fights to the death, the outcome is still uncertain.

After reaching the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, his specific cultivation progress is still unknown, but based on past experience, he should be able to reach the seventh level of Foundation Establishment in less than a year at the fastest and a year and a half at the slowest. This is not too far off.

The traction technique has not yet been improved to a satisfactory level, and the illusion technique is in urgent need.

"Sigh, there's never enough time!"

Chen Li stood up with some distress and walked out of the quiet room.

It was only a short time since dawn, but the sun was already quite strong.

"Master, you've emerged from seclusion!" A maidservant rushed to greet him upon seeing him on the road.

"Hmm!" Chen Li replied casually.

The maid's expression was somewhat strange, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Has something happened at the manor?" Chen Li glanced at her and asked.

"Reporting to Master, Uncle Sun and Aunt Zhang have gone missing." The maid was not at all reserved and, without waiting for Chen Li to ask, she honestly told him, "At first, Aunt Zhang asked for leave to go home, but she never came back. Then Uncle Sun went to look for her, but he never came back either. It's been several days now."

Chen Li frowned slightly upon hearing this.

……

That afternoon, Chen Li went out and visited five shops that offered brokerage services, paying a high-grade spirit stone as a handling fee to each, and agreeing on a transaction date with each of them.

It doesn't necessarily apply to second-tier, sixth-level spells.

He accepts anyone at level 2 or 6 or above, to avoid having to deal with things hastily later.

Chen Li originally wanted to acquire the crafting methods for the three exorcism talismans, but considering that he didn't have many spirit stones left, and that crafting such talismans would be extremely expensive in the current situation, he had to give up for the time being.

Of the original 1535 high-grade spirit stones, only 268 remain. He doesn't even know if that will be enough for the transaction.

"I'll have to draw more talismans during this period," Chen Li sighed inwardly.

The price of Water Element Talismans has more than doubled. A single high-quality talisman can be bought for about ten mid-grade spirit stones, which is extremely profitable. With his current cultivation level and the ability to quickly restore spiritual power with spirit crystals, he could easily draw thirty or forty talismans a day if he focused on drawing them.

……

night.

afterwards!

"Sigh, I never expected something like this to happen. If I had known, I shouldn't have let Old Sun go back in the first place," Zhou Hong said apologetically, nestled against Chen Li's chest.

"If he's determined to go back, no one can stop him," Chen Li comforted him. "I'll go to his house tomorrow to see what's going on; maybe something's holding him back!"

Recruiting cultivators is not the same as recruiting ordinary people. If you don't know the right person, the danger is much greater. When he recruited people, he specifically looked for people who had families and fixed residences. Naturally, he had some understanding of Old Sun and his wife's background.

"No, it's too dangerous. I've heard that there are evil spirits everywhere outside the city," Zhou Hong quickly stopped him, not wanting her husband to take any risks.

"Don't worry, I'll use my illusion to get there, nothing will happen," Chen Li said.

Besides confirming the safety of Old Sun's family, he also wanted to go outside the city to take a look. Although there were many rumors in the city, it was hard to tell the truth from the falsehoods, and nothing could compare to seeing it with one's own eyes.

……

Early the next morning, one of Chen Li's illusory forms went out.

The city gate was still bustling with people coming and going.

It was as if nothing had happened.

But this is only the surface. With a little observation, one will find that most of the people leaving the city look tense and nervous, while those entering the city look relieved and relaxed.

"I didn't expect the situation to be this serious!" Chen Li's expression gradually turned serious.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a muffled thunderclap resounded in the distance.

Chen Li looked up, but there wasn't a single dark cloud in the sky.

Clearly, this was the sound made by a high-level cultivator, and it's unclear how far away they are.

He withdrew his gaze, walked out of the city gate, and came to the wilderness. Seeing that no one was around, he used a void flight technique. His body shot into the sky like an arrow, turning into a streak of silver light and quickly disappearing into the horizon.