Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Improving Spiritual Root Aptitude

A few days later, Wu Fan first completed the registration procedures with the sect, and then went to Uncle Chen to ask for leave. He spoke earnestly and explained his intention to go home to pay respects to his ancestors.

Uncle Chen had always been quite kind to him, so he readily agreed and even specially told him to be careful on his journey and to return as soon as possible.

After bidding farewell to Uncle-Master Chen, Wu Fan changed into an extremely inconspicuous blue cloth robe, concealed his magical aura, and only left the fluctuations of his Qi Refining Level 8 cultivation.

While such cultivation levels are not common in the cultivation world, they are not uncommon either. They can avoid unnecessary trouble and also provide an escape route when encountering danger.

With everything prepared, he stepped out of the sect's residence, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and steered the Wind-Riding Boat, speeding towards Falling Star Valley.

A streak of cyan light streaked across the sky, carrying a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy, before disappearing into the distant mountains and forests in an instant.

After a few days of rapid travel, Wu Fan arrived at Falling Star Valley Market.

After disguising themselves, they entered the room.

As soon as you step into the market, the familiar hustle and bustle of people comes from all directions. The sounds of vendors hawking their wares, bargaining, and conversations among cultivators are all mixed together, creating a lively atmosphere that is completely different from the quiet and peaceful atmosphere inside the sect.

Wu Fan composed himself, blending into the flow of people, keeping his eyes lowered, saying little, and walking on his own.

He was extremely familiar with the Falling Star Valley Market, knowing which shops had the most complete selection and the fairest prices, so he headed straight for the Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Qianzhen Pavilion is one of the top large shops in Luoxing Valley Market, with a profound foundation and a complete range of spiritual items.

As soon as Wu Fan entered the pavilion, the attendant on duty immediately stepped forward to greet him, speaking with great respect. He clearly recognized Wu Fan's advanced cultivation level, but did not inquire further about his identity.

This is also why Wu Fan always comes to Qianzhen Pavilion first; besides keeping his mouth shut, he never pries into the privacy of his guests.

Wu Fan got straight to the point, informing the other party that he wanted to purchase spiritual items to aid in foundation building.

The attendant on duty naturally dared not neglect him and immediately led him to the spirit item section on the second floor, introducing each item in turn.

Spirit Bamboo Green Liquid, a first-grade superior product, is extracted from the sap of spirit bamboo. It has a clear and refreshing color and a delicate fragrance. It can not only calm the mind and spirit, but also resist inner demons during cultivation and help cultivators quickly enter a meditative state. It is an excellent spiritual item to assist in foundation building.

The Meridian Strengthening Talisman is a top-grade first-tier talisman. When used, it can temporarily strengthen the meridians, guide the smooth flow of spiritual energy, and prevent the meridians from being damaged by the surge of spiritual energy during Foundation Establishment.

The Mind-Concentrating Incense is made from a variety of first-tier spiritual herbs. When lit, it emits wisps of smoke that can suppress mental agitation and help cultivators stay clear-headed during the Foundation Establishment stage.

and many more......

These are all relatively basic auxiliary spiritual items for Foundation Establishment, and Qianzhen Pavilion still has a few of these items in stock.

Wu Fan didn't waste any time on pleasantries, readily paid the bill, and put the three more useful spiritual items into his storage bag.

However, when he inquired about higher-level auxiliary spiritual items such as Foundation Building Elixir and Meridian Cleansing Elixir, which had more significant effects, the guard on duty looked troubled and shook his head repeatedly:

"I apologize, esteemed guest, but Foundation Establishment Elixir and Meridian Cleansing Elixir are extremely rare foundation-building spiritual items. We currently have no stock in our store, and even in the entire Falling Star Valley market, it would be difficult to find them."

Wu Fan had already anticipated this, so he wasn't too disappointed. He simply nodded and went to inquire at several other reputable shops in the market, only to receive the same answer.

They either said they had no stock available, or they said they had no stock at all.

As for the smaller shops, Wu Fan had no intention of going there.

If even the top shops in Falling Star Valley Market don't have these spiritual items, then naturally the smaller shops have even less chance of having them.

Of course, he also knew that it was possible that these shops were unwilling to sell, rather than that they were not truly free of such items. This, in turn, highlighted the scarcity of spiritual items like Foundation Establishment Elixir.

Back then, Jiang Ling traveled far and wide to try her luck in order to find the best spiritual items for Foundation Establishment, which shows how rare such spiritual items are.

Before coming to Falling Star Valley, Wu Fan had already prepared himself for the possibility of not finding any high-level auxiliary spiritual items. Although he felt a little regretful at this moment, he did not lose his composure.

His initial plan was not to explore just the market town of Falling Star Valley.

The Zhongtian Ruins City, more than a month's journey from Falling Star Valley, might be where he can find the spiritual item he seeks.

Zhongtianxu City is considered a sacred place for cultivation by all the independent cultivators in the Chu Kingdom.

I've heard that the master of this city is a True Person in the late Golden Core stage, known as True Person Tianxu.

Although this True Person of Heavenly Ruins is not a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the geographical location of Zhongtian Ruins City is extremely special. It is located at the junction of the four major sects of Chu Kingdom and does not belong to the sphere of influence of any sect.

Many years ago, the four major sects fought over territory, and in order to ease the conflict, they deliberately left this no-man's-land.

Over time, this place became a gathering place for many independent cultivators.

These independent cultivators are not affiliated with any sect or faction, nor are they subject to the control of any sect. In Zhongtianxu City, they can cultivate in peace and trade freely without worrying about being oppressed by any sect.

More importantly, beneath Zhongtianxu City lies a third-grade superior spiritual vein, rich in spiritual energy, sufficient to cultivate the spiritual herbs needed to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

In addition, Zhongtianxu City holds a large-scale auction every month, where rare spiritual items such as Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment Elixir are often featured as the grand finale, attracting rogue cultivators from all directions to bid.

Over time, more and more independent cultivators came to Zhongtianxu City, and its popularity grew, leading to a continuous increase in the city's strength.

Even more so, many unique items of the four major sects circulate through Zhongtianxu City, which is the central hub. Therefore, in the Chu Kingdom, almost anything that a rogue cultivator can buy can be found in Zhongtianxu City.

If it can't be bought in Zhongtianxu City, then it would probably be difficult to find in the entire Chu Kingdom.

Of course, Wu Fan also knew that this only applied to rogue cultivators and low-level cultivators like them.

Those truly extraordinary treasures never appear at auctions; they are probably mostly exchanged privately among high-level cultivators, far beyond the reach of a Qi Refining cultivator like him.

Even so, Zhongtianxu City is his only hope at the moment.

Since he couldn't find the high-level auxiliary spirit item he wanted in the Falling Star Valley Market, Wu Fan decided not to waste any more time.

He turned and walked out of the last shop, merging into the crowd. He quickly left the Falling Star Valley Market, steered his Wind-Riding Boat, and sped towards Qingxi County.

Qingxi County happens to be on the only way from Luoxing Valley to Zhongtianxu City. He can take the opportunity to go back to his family to pay respects to his ancestors and parents before setting off for Zhongtianxu City.

(Galloping on to a new journey, riding high in the spring breeze, the horse's hooves light and carefree~)

Wishing all fellow practitioners: In the new year, may you achieve immediate success, be at the forefront, gallop like a thousand horses, have continuous good fortune, and have a prosperous Year of the Horse!