Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 59 The Fallen Genius

"Is there a problem?" Chen Beiwu asked in return.

"Of course, no problem." Wanwan shook her head and hesitated, "It's just that this Qi cultivation technique is too precious, and Wanwan may not be able to find a suitable buyer in a short time."

She wasn't putting on a brave face; a cultivator who could casually produce a superior Qi cultivation method was someone she couldn't afford to offend.

"Even the Wanfa Pavilion won't accept it?" Chen Beiwu asked.

"Of course we bought it." Wanwan didn't hide anything: "Wanfa Pavilion is backed by the Shen family and has always been buying Qi cultivation methods from outsiders, but the prices are relatively low. Senior's cultivation method may not fetch a high price."

At this point, Wanwan paused slightly, "If you trust me, senior, I have a way to help you sell the Hidden Abyss Manual."

"What method?" Chen Beiwu asked with interest.

"The Biyuan Market holds an auction every five years, and the next auction is in a month. If this Hidden Abyss Manual were put up for auction, it would definitely fetch a high price."

Wanwan added, "But there is also a drawback. In order to verify the authenticity of the technique, the Shen family may need the senior to provide the content of the first three levels of the Hidden Abyss Technique."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu hesitated.

In Wanwan's eyes, the Hidden Abyss Technique is a precious skill that can be auctioned off.

In his eyes, the Hidden Abyss Technique was just a common, low-quality cultivation method on the Immortal Alliance website. He thought it better to sell it as soon as possible to obtain cultivation resources to support himself, and there was no need to get involved with the Shen family, which had a Foundation Establishment expert in charge.

Seeing that Chen Beiwu had not made a decision for a long time, Wanwan appeared calm on the surface, but was extremely anxious inside.

This was the closest she had ever come to mastering the advanced Qi cultivation method.

If she can successfully cultivate the first three levels of the Hidden Abyss Technique, she might be able to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and even pass the entrance test of the Mirror Moon Palace a month later to become an outer disciple of one of the five major sects.

"Let's do it your way." Chen Beiwu gave Wanwan a deep look.

The other party's ulterior motives were obvious, but he didn't care much. For Chen Beiwu, earning spirit stones from the Southern Wilderness was the most important thing right now.

There's nothing we can do; the Immortal Alliance's official website has extremely strict controls over spirit stones.

It's easy for ordinary cultivators to exchange spirit stones for spirit essence; the Immortal Alliance Bank can process the paperwork in no time and won't even ask about the source of the spirit stones.

However, if a cultivator wants to exchange spiritual essence for spirit stones, they need to undergo strict questioning by the Immortal Alliance Bank and clearly explain the source and purpose of the spirit stones.

To put it dramatically, the Immortal Alliance doesn't care where cultivators get their spirit stones; they only care whether those spirit stones are deposited in a bank or whether taxes are paid.

"Don't worry, senior, Wanwan will definitely handle things well." Wanwan was secretly delighted.

"I hope so." Chen Beiwu nodded slightly, had Wanwan sign the contract and swear an oath, and then handed her the first three levels of the cultivation technique.

With the Hidden Abyss Technique in his hands, he was not afraid of the first three levels of the technique being leaked.

After watching Wanwan leave, he turned and walked into Lingyu Zhai.

【Sandcatcher】

Ice Scale Ray

【Rippleback Fish】

Chen Beiwu scanned the area but couldn't find any exotic fish that appealed to him, and even the Jade Swordfish hadn't been restocked.

"Trying to find a bargain isn't as easy as it seems," Chen Beiwu thought to himself.

Cultivators in the Southern Wilderness also know about dietary supplements. Strange fish that can improve cultivation are mostly expensive, and they are often snapped up by cultivators as soon as they arrive.

Instead of spending a lot of money to buy exotic fish for nutritional supplements, he would be better off buying elixirs from the Immortal Alliance, which would be more efficient and cheaper in improving his cultivation.

"Please make way, fellow Daoists."

Just then, the owner of Lingyu Zhai walked over carrying two buckets of exotic fish, looking like a fisherman showing off his catch, which attracted the attention of many cultivators in the shop.

Chen Beiwu paused, his gaze settling on a rare species of fish.

It was a spirit fish with scales shaped like six-petaled lotuses and a translucent, glassy texture.

Its head has double pupils, and its forked fins resemble jade marrow, making it look quite mystical.

【Pure Lotus Trout】

Information about this second-tier spiritual object immediately flooded Chen Beiwu's mind.

The flesh and bones of this spirit fish are poisonous. If a cultivator eats it, he or she will suffer from dizziness and headaches, or even damage to his or her foundation. However, its scales are a rare delicacy.

Foundation Establishment cultivators can grind the scales of the Pure Lotus Trout into powder, mix it with second-tier spiritual spring water, and consume it to cleanse the body of toxins and increase the speed of mana circulation by 20% to 30%.

There were quite a few cultivators on the scene who recognized the extraordinary nature of the Pure Lotus Trout and went up to inquire about the price, only to receive the same answer from the shopkeeper.

"This fish is not for sale and is not available to the public!"

Upon hearing this, a Foundation Establishment cultivator released his aura in public and offered a high price, trying to intimidate others with his power. However, the owner of Lingyu Zhai remained calm and refused to change his mind.

Seeing all this, Chen Beiwu shook his head inwardly.

The reason why shop owners are unwilling to sell is simple: those who offer prices are usually not powerful or influential enough.

Although a Foundation Establishment cultivator is strong, he cannot shake the Shen family behind the market, let alone the Mirror Moon Palace behind the Shen family.

If a Golden Core cultivator were here, the owner of Lingyu Zhai would probably serve the spirit fish without a word.

As expected, the Foundation Establishment cultivator merely unleashed his aura, and seeing the shopkeeper's resolute will, ultimately refrained from forcing a sale.

Seeing this, Chen Beiwu breathed a sigh of relief and lost interest in continuing to look for bargains at Lingyu Zhai.

Back in his cultivation room at home, he glanced at the logistics delivery information, then sat cross-legged and circulated his divine sense to help the golden egg purify itself.

An hour later, the package arrived safely.

"These are valuable items. You need to show a verification code and identification to receive them, and the recipient must acknowledge ownership on the spot," the deliveryman said.

Chen Beiwu had no objection. This was the standard procedure for the Immortal Alliance's official website to distribute cultivation techniques, in order to prevent the techniques from leaking out or being resold to evil cultivators by the buyers.

He opened the package, took out the jade slip containing the cultivation technique, and activated his divine sense and magical power.

"Buzz!"

As the jade slip glowed faintly, several obscure and difficult-to-understand Daoist characters appeared, marking the successful recognition of the cultivation technique jade slip by its owner.

The deliveryman next to him took out his phone, took a few pictures of the jade slip with Daoist inscriptions, uploaded them to the Immortal Alliance website, and then turned and left.

Just then, a beautiful figure walked out of the opposite room; it was Chen Qin, who was going out to work.

Upon seeing the jade slip with Daoist script, Chen Qin was slightly taken aback.

Although she didn't finish high school at the Immortal Alliance, she was familiar with the certification process for the Heavenly Grade Cultivation Jade Slips because of her work.

"Xiao Wu, you've already chosen your fundamental method so quickly?" Chen Qin asked tentatively.

"Mm." Chen Beiwu nodded.

He's currently focused on studying the "All Laws Return to the Flow" book of the Jianmu Heaven, and has no time for idle chatter.

"Xiao Wu, do you still remember Zhang Yang?" Chen Qin suddenly asked.

Chen Beiwu was somewhat puzzled: "I remember him, what happened to him?"

Zhang Yang possessed extraordinary talent and the Heavenly Fire Spiritual Root. He reached the seventh level of Qi Refining at the age of twelve and advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage at the age of seventeen. He was a legendary figure known to everyone in Pingchen Township.

"He's dead," Chen Qin said.

"How is that possible!" Chen Beiwu was slightly taken aback.

"Died by suicide." Chen Qin's eyes showed sadness.

(End of this chapter)