I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Lin severed the last manifested line, his body trembled violently, and a light and joyful feeling of breaking free from a cage arose spontaneously, his whole state entered another realm.

The sky is vast and the earth is wide; the mind is clear and the intentions are far-reaching.

But he soon discovered that the shackles had not been completely removed. Like a kite, though it could soar in the sky, it was always bound by an invisible line that could pull it back to the ground at any moment.

His expression darkened.

really.

The lines between self and others that have already manifested are not all; there are still hidden ones.

However, it is impossible to determine whether it originated from the physical body or the soul.

After being cleansed by the Shadow Scholar's tea, his body and soul are now becoming more and more integrated, and he can no longer feel any separation.

then.

Chen Lin calmed down, drank half a bottle of Beauty Finger juice, and quickly recovered.

no way.

The final severed line was very thick, and even with the aid of the grass-weaving knife technique, the backlash was still very severe. It was difficult to completely restore it with the variegated crystal marrow, and the only option was to use the juice of the beauty finger.

The next energy tide is coming soon, so I can't afford to be weak.

Time flies.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Chen Lin's body finally recovered, but he did not immediately use the Cloud-Clearing Fruit to search for the hidden lines. Instead, he waited for the energy tide to appear.

At the same time, try to trade with other people for variegated crystals.

“Fellow Daoist Chen’s cultivation speed is astonishing, but the consumption is also enormous. If you don’t have enough crystal marrow, you might as well consider my previous suggestion.”

"besides."

"Your progress is so rapid that you've overdrawn your potential, and you may face a tribulation at any time. When you advance to the Sovereign level, the tribulation will be much more intense than normal. If you're willing to trade that tree branch, I can give you a chance to undergo your tribulation at the Eight Trees Main Sect."

Seeing Chen Lin's actions, Ruan Qingxi said calmly.

Chen Lin remained silent.

He understood everything the other party was saying, but there was nothing he could do about it.

The most urgent task is to pass the Heavenly Trial. Improving one's cultivation level is a must. Even if there are tribulations, one can only deal with them as they come.

but.

He did indeed need the other person's elixir.

Rapid improvement comes at a price.

The arduous cultivation of hundreds of years was shortened to less than ten years, and almost all the usable energy in his body was exhausted, leaving only a small half bottle of Beauty Finger Juice.

Something that urgently needs to replenish energy.

"Can I trade with other items?"

Chen Lin tentatively inquired.

The willow branches definitely can't be sold, because he's already planted them and their value has been confirmed.

but.

In this space, variegated crystal marrow is simply unavailable for purchase.

Everyone here is a high-level cultivator, and they all know that the energy here is helpful for cultivation. No one is willing to exchange such a spiritual item with others.

Unfortunately, it's now a necessity.

It is necessary to sever the connection between oneself and others, and it is also necessary to unleash one's innate abilities.

Especially the latter.

Without the variegated crystal marrow, the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit cannot be quickly replenished with energy. Without the blessing of the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit, the trajectory of fate cannot be altered, and it cannot be guaranteed that the items obtained from the treasure chest will be useful.

This will create a vicious cycle.

Chen Lin dared not rely on luck to collect the treasure chest.

He personally witnessed many people who grabbed treasure chests and opened them to find punishment items.

Among them were those gray cloth bags; once opened, all the original harvest was sucked away.

Not a single one was left.

There were also bizarre creatures, demonic phantoms, self-destructing talismans, scrolls, and other offensive items, which seriously injured or killed many cultivators.

Because of this, he didn't make a move very often.

Over the years, he only managed to steal five treasure chests. Besides worrying that his talent would become ineffective, he was also afraid that others would discover his secrets and cause trouble.

"What treasures can you bring out? I don't care for ordinary things."

Ruan Qingxi did not directly refuse when she heard Chen Lin's words.

Chen Lindun's spirits lifted.

He immediately took out two Thousand Tribulation Pills.

"How about the Myriad Tribulations Inquiry Pill? Both of these are at the Thousand Tribulations level. If you feel you're losing out, you can exchange them for half a bottle."

"hehe."

Ruan Qingxi chuckled but remained silent.

Chen Lin could only reluctantly put it away.

then.

He pondered for a moment and then said, "As for the variegated crystal, I can raise the price. Just name a number, senior."

"I still have stolen money."

"There are also spiritual flowers and fruits, various treasures and talismans. If all else fails, I also have the methods of Xing Jun, which can help you deal with strange creatures."

Chen Lin kept raising the price.

He then explained, "These items may not be as valuable individually as your spiritual liquid, but the quantity makes up for it. I will not hesitate to give them away as long as I can."

"unnecessary."

Ruan Qingxi shook her head.

He sighed softly and said, "In the past, such a transaction would have been fine, but my tribulation is approaching, and nothing you have is attractive to me. Only that willow branch still holds my desire to study it and see if I can find a way to resolve this tribulation."

Chen Lin fell silent again.

The fact that the other party said this meant there was no room for negotiation; he had no means to help a powerful ruler overcome tribulation.

So he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"I apologize for disturbing you, senior. I really need that willow branch. I'm sorry I can't trade it. I hope you understand."

"It's alright."

Ruan Qingxi waved her hand.

"I just found it interesting and wanted to study it. I don't necessarily need it, but if you want the elixir, you have to exchange it for this."

After saying that, he ignored Chen Lin.

Upon seeing this.

Chen Lin could only return to his position.

The opponent is a powerful ruler, not even an ordinary ruler. He has nothing that can attract the opponent, unless he uses a treasure that he cannot give up, such as a crystal needle or a seven-star spoon, but that would be a loss.

It would be better to exchange it for something from someone else.

It's not impossible to get one.

After all, new people come in after each energy tide. Newcomers don't know the situation here, but they can still trade things like spiritual liquid.

Think no more.

Chen Lin sat on the futon, prepared his defenses, and condensed his true soul body to enter the gourd cave.

Originally, it would have required the aid of forbidden power to break through the entrance at the bottom of the gourd, but now it's not that complicated.

As if entering a home.

It's easy to get into.

This is all thanks to the willow branches.

Because the willow branch was a gift from the child, it was a reward for completing a task and was recognized by the rules of this place. These rules were higher than the rules of the gourd, so once the branch took root, he easily refined the gourd.

Inside the cave.

There are still four light shields, each on one side.

Chen Lin glanced at it.

After refining the gourd, he was able to control the formation here and understood the operating principle of the formation.

But no changes were made.

The main concern is those two unknown items. We haven't figured out what they're for, and we're worried that removing the light shield prematurely might cause some unforeseen problems.

I took a look.

Chen Lin manipulated his soul to enter the spring area. Instantly, a refreshing fragrance wafted into his nostrils. His true soul body was even more sensitive than his physical body, so he couldn't help but take two deep breaths.

Then we arrived at the spring.

First look at the sapling that is already as tall as a person. Although it is still very young, it has already shown the posture of a 'superior'.

Standing tall and proud.

Each leaf glows with a fluorescent light, and there seems to be some kind of pattern between the leaves, intertwining to create mysterious fluctuations that spread in all directions.

Even the light shield couldn't block it.

It spread to every corner of the space.

The nine spiritual plants that originally stood beside the spring now leaned and stood in a protective posture, as if paying homage to a king.

Even the spiritual spring water in the springhead is drawn by the willow tree, flowing only to the roots of the tree to form a stream that circles around before irrigating other spiritual plants.

Chen Lin reached out and touched it.

The willow tree swayed gently, with an air of intimacy, and shook one of its branches, offering it to Chen Lin's lips as if inviting him to taste it.

"Grow up quickly, then we can use it."

Chen Lin flicked the branch lightly.

This tree has no spirit or intelligence; this change is simply a resonance phenomenon resulting from its refinement by him.

If it were truly a spirit, he wouldn't have the heart to use it as material, as that would mean missing an important function.

Because the leaves of this tree have a 'versatile' property, they can be used in many ways and can replace many high-grade materials, so they will definitely need to be harvested frequently in the future.

then.

Chen Lin walked up to the spring, cupped his hands, and drank a mouthful of water.

It has a sweet and refreshing taste and contains a unique energy that makes one feel relaxed and refreshed, with effects that are stronger than ordinary millennia-old spiritual liquid.

He smacked his lips in satisfaction.

This single glimpse of the spiritual spring is comparable to a scenic spot in the Star Ruins. Chen Lin even suspects that this cave is a scenic spot that a powerful being has used extraordinary methods to refine it into a gourd.

It was also designed to be concealed.

The energy source of the entire grotto is this spiritual spring, which evolved entirely from the power of external rules, just like the pool in the grotto jade pendant.

But it's of a higher level.

"If we could combine the two grotto-heavens into one place, the rules would definitely be more perfect, and it might even be possible to create a small world suitable for cultivation."

Chen Lin muttered to himself as he stepped out of the light barrier.

Then we arrived at area three.

The metal fragments were still on the stone, unchanged, but this time there was a slight change.

It got even darker.

There also seemed to be a faint fluctuation.

After concentrating and sensing for a while, Chen Lin touched his chin. The fluctuations on it had become stronger, and he could feel that this thing was absorbing the energy released by the willow tree.

Change should arise from this.

This made him somewhat hopeful.

Although it's just a piece of metal, the fact that the black-armored duke solemnly 'enshrined' it here must mean something special, and it might bring him a pleasant surprise.

Without touching the fragments, Chen Lin turned and headed towards area four.

The black boulder continues to float in mid-air, slowly rotating, unchanging and never stopping, completely unaffected, and no one knows what force is supporting it.

Chen Lin watched intently.

He had looked at it countless times without finding anything, and this time was no different. However, he strongly suspected that the stone was just an outer shell and that there were other items inside.

There might even be living beings.

If this thing weren't irregular and had no gaps, its shape and size would be roughly the same as a coffin.

Chen Lin still didn't move.

Given the current situation, it's not advisable to study this unknown plant. If it triggers a chain reaction, it's beyond his ability to control. It's best to wait until after he leaves.

I went around in circles.

He broke free from the cave, and his soul merged with his body.

"Fellow Daoist, would it be convenient for us to have a chat?"

Just as Chen Lin's soul returned to its place, a figure walked over. The figure was fair-skinned and elegant, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

"Of course it's convenient."

Since he was in need of colorful crystal marrow, Chen Lin would not refuse to communicate with anyone.

He then waved his hand.

He used his Zodiac supernatural powers to create a soundproof barrier and then took out a table and chairs, gesturing for the man to sit down.

"Fellow Daoist, your supernatural power is quite extraordinary."

After the man sat down, he spoke in surprise.

"It's just a trivial skill. My name is Chen Lin. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"

"hehe."

The man smiled slightly.

“I have heard of Fellow Daoist Chen’s name. My name is Hu Liuwu. I come from the Five Elders City. I am a direct descendant of Elder Hu and a candidate for the Holy Son of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Clan.”

Chen Lin was taken aback.

He looked the other person up and down.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Hu. I don't seem to have any connection with the Five Elders City. How do you know me?"

"How could there be no intersection?"

Hu Liuwu's smile remained unchanged.

“Fellow Daoist Chen killed Moka, the grandson of Elder Yu Mo. Moka was one of the current inheritors of the Rift Void Clan and was highly regarded by Elder Yu Mo. After news of his death was sent back, you were already on the bounty list.”

"only."

The man stopped smiling.

"You were designated for protection by Langdang Mountain, and later the Sword Immortal Bai Yujing caused a great disturbance at Four Seasons Manor. The Rift Sky Clan then canceled the bounty, but your name is known to everyone in Five Old Cities."

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

He himself had no idea that such a thing existed; he hadn't heard a single word about it.

Fortunately, I didn't go to the area around Wulao City at the beginning, otherwise I probably wouldn't be alive now.

"I didn't kill Mocha, he committed suicide."

Although it was of little use, Chen Lin still offered an explanation.

"Fellow Daoist, don't worry. I don't have a good relationship with that Mocha. You should just kill him to save him from being an eyesore. I came to you to discuss something else."

"Please speak."

Chen Lin's eyes flickered slightly.

It seems that the Five Elders City is not united internally, but rather a loose alliance.

"I would like to ask you to help me change my fate."

Hu Liuwu revealed his purpose.

But this request surprised Chen Lin greatly.

"As far as I know, the Celestial Mystery Elder of your Five Elders City is the strongest known cultivator of destiny in the Star Ruins, right? Why go to such lengths to seek help from an unknown rogue cultivator like me?"

The timing of the alignment of the seven stars in the Seven Star Realm was calculated by this old celestial being.

The methods are extremely powerful.

He is rumored to be a sixth-order ruler and the core figure who enabled the Five Elders City to stabilize the ten major forces.

To be honest...

Hu Liuwu took out a sphere, gave it a gentle shake, and the sphere disintegrated, forming an invisible barrier that enveloped the two of them.

Then he continued, "Our Five Elders City is vying for the position of the next city lord, and I am one of the contenders. So I don't want my fate to be controlled, so I came here to find a way to escape."

"I originally intended to find an opportunity in the treasure chest, but since I have encountered Fellow Daoist Chen, I would like to let you give it a try."

"But don't worry, fellow Daoist."

Hu Liuwu immediately offered an explanation.

"The one who planted the mark of destiny on me is Xu Qiuping, the disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Elder. She is only at the True Realm Perfection stage and has not yet advanced to Eternity, so she will not cause you any trouble."

Chen Lin remained silent, lost in thought.

a long time.

He shook his head.

"I'm truly sorry, but my ability to determine fate is not high, nor is it my primary cultivation method. I'm afraid I can't help you. Fellow Daoist Hu, you should place your hopes on the treasure chest." (End of Chapter)