Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 60 Second-Tier Spiritual Land (Please continue reading!!!)
Of the three people at the table, Xu Fugui currently has the highest cultivation level, at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Bai Feng first cultivated to the fourth level of Qi.

Lin Changheng appears to be at the lowest level, still at the third level of Qi Refining, but his status as a "Dan Shi" (alchemist) gives him an advantage, and Xu and Bai still address him as "Brother Lin" and "Big Brother Lin."

This is especially true now that one has advanced to the intermediate-grade alchemist level.

The three of them haphazardly drank several jugs of spirit wine before gradually slowing down and starting to talk about the Xu family.

The large-scale land reclamation is nearing its end, with gratifying results. As the project draws to a close, the sect will soon be rewarding those who have contributed.

"The clan has gained tremendous benefits from this large-scale land reclamation, and its foundation has been greatly strengthened once again. It is very likely that it will be even stronger, and there is a real possibility that it will advance to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Xu Fugui's face was flushed. He glanced around warily, then suddenly leaned closer and whispered something.

Lin Changheng and Bai Fengxian's previously hazy eyes immediately cleared.

They exchanged a glance, both deeply astonished; clearly, they were completely unaware of this. Xu Fugui had now truly infiltrated the Xu family; the next step would place him in the upper echelons.

And his new father-in-law, who is said to be an elder in the late stage of Qi Refining, decided to marry off his daughter.

The Xu family has a clear rule that anyone who has reached the eighth level of Qi Refining and whose skills are at the superior level or above can become an elder.

Currently, the Xu family has only a dozen or so elders, who can be considered to hold high positions and great power.

Therefore, they did not doubt Xu Fugui's information.

"Explain in detail, explain in detail."

Bai Fengxian's burn scars were still visible on his face, but they were no longer so gruesome and had returned to their normal flesh color.

"It has to be said, the Xu family is truly blessed. The main force of the clan was developing the mid-grade first-level spiritual land in Juechen Valley, and even the underperforming exploration team they sent out actually made a great harvest!"

"By chance, we discovered a second-tier spiritual land... and have begun to occupy it."

Xu Fugui spoke.

"Second level?"

A low gasp escaped Bai Fengxian's lips, but he quickly covered it with his own hand, not daring to say another word.

Lin Changheng was also extremely surprised, unable to contain his astonishment. "It's actually a second-tier spiritual land? Owning even one of these lands is basically enough to form the foundation of a Foundation Establishment family."

"The Xu family has such great fortune?"

After all, the wilderness is vast and boundless, and there are countless pioneering cultivators and families among it. It is truly remarkable that the Xu family was able to discover two spiritual lands, especially second-tier spiritual lands.

This is something even Foundation Establishment families would envy. A mishandling of it could backfire; the survival of the fittest in the cultivation world shows absolutely no mercy.

"really."

Xu Fugui clinked glasses with the two men, noticing Lao Bai's surprise and Brother Lin's worry. He then smiled and said in a low voice, "Brother Lin, there's no need to worry. The Xu family was also surprised and delighted, and at the same time, we were anxious. After a day and night meeting, we finally made up our minds."

"What determination?"

Lin Changheng had a vague suspicion: could it be...?

Bai Fengxian also looked over.

"Donate land."

Xu Fugui uttered two words.

"really!"

Lin Changheng was afraid that the Xu family would not be able to resist the temptation and forcibly occupy and keep this second-tier spiritual land. If a Foundation Establishment family that did not follow martial ethics were to suffer the same fate, it was not impossible for another Qi Refining family to be attacked by a thief or even wiped out.

If the profits are big enough, what's a little risk? Some people are even willing to sell the gallows that would hang themselves!
If the Xu family is truly so oblivious and falls into the vortex of interests, the current flourishing and promising situation will be nothing but a mirage, which could be shattered at any moment, and he will have to consider making a run for it.

"Offering land?"

Bai Feng was confused first.

"I wonder which family it was donated to?" Lin Changheng breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a curious smile.

“It was offered to the Supreme Sect,” Xu Fugui said.

"This is indeed the best option."

Lin Changheng nodded.

There's an old saying: "Master both literary and martial arts, and you can sell your skills to the emperor."

The upper sect is responsible for pioneering and overseeing all matters. The Ziji Sect is the "emperor" of this region. The Xu family's donation of spiritual land resources is based on the same principle.

Getting rid of a hot potato that is beyond one's control is an extremely wise way to protect oneself.

The target they threw it at was absolutely right: the Purple Extreme Sect!
Who dares to interfere? Which force dares to harbor ulterior motives or engage in underhanded tactics?

"Contacting the Purple Extreme Sect must not be an easy task, right? Perhaps we'll have to go through an intermediary?"

Lin Changheng had an idea.

Just like in the secular world, when common people present treasures to the emperor, they cannot necessarily do so easily. They need to go through intermediaries such as officials to introduce them and act as guarantors.

Xu Fugui nodded repeatedly, looking at Lin Changheng as if he were a god: "That's right, Master Mo Dan played a huge role in it."

Once these words were spoken, everything made sense...

Mo Zhaoli!
It must have been this woman who mediated.

Over the past two years, Lin Changheng and this woman have maintained contact and exchanged letters.

She learned of Lin Changheng's alchemy skills and also learned from Master Mo's letter that he had obtained the Xu family's secret alchemy teachings and was expected to advance to the middle grade. She offered her congratulations.
The letter also jokingly mentioned that if there was a need for alchemy in the future, he might have to ask for his help.

Today, Lin Changheng's identity as a mid-grade alchemist was confirmed by the Xu family. Although Master Mo was not present, he would find out sooner or later.

This is essentially equivalent to Mo Zhaoli also knowing.

At that time, he will be able to treat this woman as an equal and try to transform the correspondence into an exchange of benefits.

It wouldn't be unreasonable to even ask them to help collect some demonic beast blood.

After all, the platform this woman works for is quite high, which gives it its inherent advantages.

It should not be wasted.

However, the specific timing still needs to be carefully considered.

……

"The Purple Extreme Sect wouldn't have accepted this for nothing, would they? Such a prestigious sect should have some self-respect; why didn't they offer anything in return to the Xu family?"

Bai Fengxian, however, was quite perceptive at this moment, asking, "For example, the Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Xu Fugui was also unsure: "There are some possibilities... The Xu family made significant contributions during the land reclamation, but it is unclear how the merits of such land donations are specifically calculated. It also requires internal assessment by the Ziji Sect. However, what can be confirmed at present is that the Ziji Sect can definitely provide the opportunity to use the spiritual land needed for future foundation building."

Generally speaking, a cultivator who has reached the peak of Qi Refining and wishes to establish a foundation needs to overcome the three great obstacles of "essence," "qi," and "spirit," a process known as "breaking through the three mountains."

In addition, foundation-building pills and foundation-building spiritual items are usually prepared to assist in foundation building, and there are also requirements for the quality of spiritual land and spiritual veins.

Second-tier spiritual lands and spiritual veins are preferred.

According to Xu Fugui, if anyone in the Xu family needs to establish their foundation, the Ziji Sect can provide a sacred site.

Not only is there ample spiritual energy, but safety is also assured, and there's no worry about being disturbed.

This is very important.

Firstly, the Xu family itself does not have a second-tier spiritual vein or spiritual land. Secondly, not all families want someone from the Xu family to reach the Foundation Establishment stage and advance to become a Foundation Establishment family.

After all, there are only so many resources available. If you become a Foundation Establishment family, you will inevitably plunder, absorb, and seize the Qi Refining families next door. Naturally, the Qi Refining families do not want to see this happen.

The established Foundation Establishment families are the same; they do not want another family of the same level to share the profits.

Therefore, it is important to be wary of enemy tribes, and it is also necessary to be wary of neighbors!
(End of this chapter)