Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Chapter 479 Golden Core Tremor

In the secret room, Li Yuan opened his eyes.

The final round of simulated Core Formation spiritual energy fluctuations has been released. This time, he raised the spiritual energy output of the supreme-grade elixir to the full level of the early Golden Core stage, lasting for a full incense stick's time. The frequency of spiritual energy condensation, the rhythm of dantian vibrations,

The characteristic fluctuations during meridian expansion are exactly the same as those of the actual elixir formation process.

The perfect control of the supreme-grade golden pill made this disguise airtight.

The spirit-gathering array outside the secret chamber trembled violently for a moment under the impact of spiritual energy, before returning to calm.

Li Yuan stood up, put the weapon-refining books and talisman-making tools scattered on the stone platform into his personal space, and pushed open the stone door of the secret chamber.

Just after turning the corner, the street ahead suddenly became quiet for a moment.

An extremely powerful surge of spiritual energy swept in from the center of the market town. It was not aggressive, but its pressure was immense. Late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

A middle-aged man dressed in a cyan-gold robe, accompanied by two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, strode quickly from the end of the main street. The man had a square face, a neatly trimmed short beard, and his spiritual energy was restrained and steady. His gait exuded an air of authority that commanded respect without anger.

The owner of Tianyue Market, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

The middle-aged man stopped in front of Li Yuan, cupped his hands in greeting, and smiled, saying, "I am Qi Chong'an, the owner of Tianyue Market and an elder of Tianyue Sect. I just sensed that a fellow Daoist in the breakthrough chamber has successfully formed his core, so I have come to congratulate him."

The fact that the market's defensive array could detect the spiritual energy fluctuations in the secret chamber area so quickly and arrive in person suggests either that the market's defensive formations are extremely sensitive, or that the market owner was constantly monitoring the activity in the secret chamber area. It's most likely a combination of both.

"Li Yuan".

"So it's Fellow Daoist Li." Qi Chong'an's eyes lit up. "I've long heard that Master Li of Wulin Market is quite famous in the Liangzhou area. I never expected that he would break through to the Golden Core stage here today. It's truly a cause for celebration."

He gestured for him to enter, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you have come from afar and are celebrating this joyous occasion. Why don't we move to the inner hall of the market? I will prepare a small feast to celebrate your arrival."

Li Yuan did not refuse.

Tianyuefang Market Inner Hall.

In a spacious reception room, the aroma of spiritual tea filled the air. Qi Chong'an sat opposite the head of the table, personally pouring tea with a very humble posture.

"Fellow Daoist Li, breaking through to the Golden Core stage as a rogue cultivator, your strength and perseverance are beyond the reach of ordinary people." Qi Chong'an handed over a teacup, his tone sincere. "Our Tianyue Market has always respected capable fellow Daoists. May I ask what Fellow Daoist Li's plans are for the future?"

"Not at the moment." Li Yuan picked up his teacup.

Qi Chong'an smiled and naturally changed the subject: "To be honest, Fellow Daoist, our Tianyue Sect has expanded rapidly in recent years and is in need of manpower. If you are interested, you can take on the role of a guest elder. The monthly salary is thirty mid-grade spirit stones, and you will also have free access to all facilities in the market, including the weapon-refining shop and the high-level spirit-gathering secret chamber."

"The conditions are good." Li Yuan put down his teacup. "What about the restrictions?"

Qi Chong'an frankly said, "Guest elders are required to handle at least three affairs for the sect each year, most of which are miscellaneous matters."

Li Yuan shook his head: "I'm not comfortable being bound by this constraint myself."

Qi Chong'an did not show any disappointment. He picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Since you have your own business, it is indeed inconvenient for you to be distracted. There is no rush. If you change your mind in the future, the gates of Tianyue Market will always be open."

The two chatted for a while longer. Qi Chong'an asked a few questions about the operation of Liangzhou Market, and Li Yuan gave brief answers without revealing too many details.

When leaving the inner hall, Qi Chong'an personally escorted Li Yuan to the door.

The news of a rogue cultivator breaking through to the Golden Core stage indeed spread very quickly.

When Li Yuan left Tianyue Market, many cultivators were already discussing the matter in teahouses and taverns. The fact that a semi-rogue cultivator, nominally a protector of the Yuanyang Sect, had successfully formed his core in the breakthrough chamber of Tianyue Market was news in itself enough to attract attention.

There aren't many Golden Core cultivators in Liangzhou, and each additional one will attract the attention and assessment of various forces.

Ignoring these discussions, Li Yuan returned to Liangzhou via the interstate teleportation network and headed straight for Wulinfang City.

As soon as I stepped into the market, I could feel the different atmosphere.

The patrolling cultivators stopped in their tracks the moment they saw Li Yuan, their faces lighting up with surprise. Several familiar shopkeepers peeked out of their shops, their eyes filled with barely concealed excitement.

The news reached Li Yuan even before he himself arrived.

Xu Zhang almost jogged to meet him.

"Master, congratulations on breaking through to the Golden Core stage."

The weight of a market town overseen by a Golden Core cultivator is completely different from that of a market town overseen by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. For the entire Misty Forest Market Town, Li Yuan's breakthrough to the Golden Core stage means that the market town's foundation and security level have directly leaped to a new level.

Li Yuan walked into the main hall and sat down, with Xu Zhang following closely behind. Xu Zhang briefly reported on the situation of the market during Li Yuan's seclusion, then lowered his voice and said, "Market Master, news has also come from the Yuan Yang Sect. The Sect Master said he wants to come in person."

"When?"

"Today."

As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely powerful surge of spiritual energy emanated from the outskirts of the market.

The aura of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

A moment later, an elderly man dressed in the robes of the Yuanyang Sect Master strode into the main hall, accompanied by two elders in the early Golden Core stage.

Zhou Mingyuan. Sect Master of Yuanyang Sect.

The old man was tall and had a dignified face, but at this moment he had a very obvious smile on his face and his steps were a little faster than usual.

"Fellow Daoist Li, congratulations." Zhou Mingyuan walked to the main seat, but instead of sitting down, he first bowed to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan stood up to return the greeting.

Zhou Mingyuan waved his hand, and the elder behind him immediately took out a document and handed it over.

"Fellow Daoist Li has broken through to the Golden Core stage, and his strength is now vastly different. Previously, the profit distribution of the Misty Forest Market was 80/20, but now there's no need to keep that 20% anymore." Zhou Mingyuan pushed the document in front of Li Yuan. "From today onwards, all profits of the Misty Forest Market belong to Fellow Daoist Li. The overall ownership of the market is also officially transferred."

Li Yuan opened the document and glanced at it. It was written in black and white, with all the official seals.

From that moment on, Wulin Market belonged to him completely.

"Furthermore," Zhou Mingyuan continued, "Fellow Daoist Li's status within the sect should also be adjusted. The position of Dharma Protector is too low for a Golden Core cultivator. Effective immediately, Fellow Daoist Li is promoted to Yuan Yang Sect Elder. The Elder position is not bound by sect rules, does not require participation in sect affairs, and will be paid a separate monthly salary and resource supply."

Li Yuan looked at Zhou Mingyuan: "What about the constraints?"

Zhou Mingyuan laughed heartily: "There are no restrictions. If Fellow Daoist Li is willing to come and visit the Yuanyang Sect, we welcome him; if he is not willing, we will not force him. Offering is offering; we are merely expressing our attitude."

Li Yuan nodded and accepted the document.

Zhou Mingyuan sat down, picked up his teacup, and suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, are you currently lacking a third-tier cultivation technique?"

Li Yuan paused.

"After breaking through to the Golden Core stage, second-tier cultivation techniques are no longer sufficient." Zhou Mingyuan put down his teacup.

"My sect happens to have several sets of third-tier cultivation techniques, all collected by successive sect leaders. Although they are not top-tier, they are sufficient for cultivators in the early Golden Core stage. If Fellow Daoist Li needs any, you may choose one to take with you."

An elder handed a storage bag to the table. Li Yuan opened it and found four jade slips inside.

Li Yuan picked up the jade slips one by one and scanned their contents with his divine sense.

Li Yuan placed the jade slip containing the only entry for the Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique in his palm.

Li Yuan put the remaining three jade slips back into his storage bag and left behind the Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique.

"This is the one."

Zhou Mingyuan glanced at it and nodded: "Not many people follow the path of dual cultivation of fire and wood, but since Fellow Daoist Li has chosen it, he must have his reasons."

The sect leader and his entourage did not linger. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they rose to take their leave. Before departing, Zhou Mingyuan added, "The resources offered will be delivered within three days. Fellow Daoist Li, please focus on your cultivation."

After seeing off the Yuanyang Sect members, Li Yuan returned to the main hall and found Ji Wenyuan standing inside.

Ji Wenyuan's aura was completely different from a few months ago. His spiritual energy fluctuations were steady and sustained, and the density of spiritual energy in his meridians was already very close to the limit of the Qi Refining stage.

Nine layers of Qi refinement.

Ji Wenyuan noticed Li Yuan's scrutiny and smiled slightly: "Thanks to the abundant spiritual energy in the market, I just broke through a few days ago."

"The progress is not slow," Li Yuan said.

Ji Wenyuan shook his head: "Compared to the sect leader's progress from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, my progress is insignificant."

After Li Yuan sat down in the main hall, he saw Xu Zhang arrive.

"Are you planning to hold a Golden Elixir Ceremony?"

Li Yuan looked at him.

Xu Zhang shrugged: "According to custom, when a cultivator breaks through to the Golden Core stage, the sect will hold a grand ceremony, inviting fellow cultivators from all sides to attend. This serves two purposes: to demonstrate strength and to expand their network."

"However, no rogue cultivators in Liangzhou have yet reached the Golden Core stage, so the Golden Core Ceremony is always organized by various forces. If we were to organize it, it would take some time to prepare. Moreover, the situation in Liangzhou is not good right now, with many areas occupied by demonic cultivators."

Li Yuan pondered for a moment.

The form of the Golden Elixir Ceremony is not the point; the point is to take this opportunity to do something practical.

"The grand ceremony will not be held," Li Yuan said. "But we can use this as an excuse to hold a trade fair and an auction in the Misty Forest Market."

Xu Zhang's eyes lit up: "What specifications?"

"It's a level above usual." Li Yuan paused, "However, I don't have much of these things in stock, so I'll need to spend time procuring and preparing them."

Xu Zhang nodded: "My chamber of commerce can help with the procurement. We have channels for high-grade spiritual materials. However, items at the Golden Core level are not cheap, and the initial investment is considerable."

"Spirit stones are not a problem."

Xu Zhang and Ji Wenyuan stayed a while longer, chatting about the recent situation in the market, before taking their leave.

After seeing the two off, Li Yuan returned to the main hall and took out the jade slip containing the Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique.

[Equipable item detected: Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique (Complete)]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Flame of Life (Blue)]

[Effect: Fire and wood elemental energies naturally form a mutually reinforcing cycle within the body, increasing spiritual energy recovery speed by 50%]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Simultaneously activate spells of two different attributes using fire and wood elemental energy.]

Blue entry. Fire and wood elements interact in a cycle, increasing spiritual energy recovery speed by 50%.

"equipment."

[Equipped: Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique (Complete)]

[Flame of Life (Blue) in effect]

As the blue light illuminated the equipment slot, a surge of insights into the Burning Wood Everlasting Spring Technique flooded into his mind.

The core principles of the cultivation technique regarding how fire and wood attribute spiritual energies circulate in parallel within the meridians and how they form a mutually generating cycle in the dantian were directly instilled into Li Yuan's understanding.

The combined effect of the accelerated learning speed of Wanfa Xizhen, along with the advancement in skill and the increased comprehension, compresses the time required to enter the field to the extreme.

Li Yuan closed his eyes and activated the Burning Wood Longevity Technique.

The spiritual energy within the body began to flow according to the pathways indicated by the cultivation technique. One stream of spiritual energy flowed into the fire-element meridians, while the other flowed into the wood-element meridians. After circulating through their respective meridians for one small cycle, the two streams of spiritual energy converged in the dantian.

Half an hour later.

[The Everlasting Spring Technique of Burning Wood: Beginner's Guide]

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