Cultivation: I can see the proficiency level

"Nourishing Ganoderma lucidum?"

Su Fuyao searched her mind for a moment but found no information about this spiritual herb. It must be a rare item, which puzzled her. Wang Mian had asked for the Flood Dragon Grass before, and now it was the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom.

He's not an alchemist, so why is he searching for rare herbs?

You can't exactly use it to feed dogs, can you?

"If Fellow Daoist Su can find the finished medicine, in addition to the funds for purchasing the elixir, I am willing to pay an extra reward. If there is no finished medicine, but you can find clues, I will also pay a reward." Wang Mian prefers to make a deal rather than owe a favor.

He can provide the spirit stones, and he can also guard the Snake-Entwined Pass for a year or two, allowing him to cultivate in peace for some time. In this way, he can offset this favor and avoid unnecessary entanglements in the future.

If even a celestial clan like the Su family struggles to find the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom, then he will set off on his own to search for clues and information. Of all things, nothing is more important than cultivation; the path of cultivation is paramount.

"I know that you are a loner and do not wish to owe anyone favors. From now on, let's not talk about favors but about friendship, and help each other in all matters, shall we?" Now that she knew Wang Mian's cultivation level, she was even more eager to befriend him.

First, let's be fellow Daoists, then friends. With give and take, our relationship will only deepen over time. There's plenty of time ahead, and for now, Su Shi is doing what she can. She's willing to sow the seeds of today and reap the fruits of tomorrow.

She is now increasingly convinced that reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining is only a matter of time for Wang Mian.

It's a pity we can't bring her home. Otherwise, if we could have more children, and if they inherited Wang Mian's talent, the Su family might have more members at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining fifty years from now.

"I am honored by Fellow Daoist Su's high regard. It is my honor to be associated with the noble lady of the Su family." He did not mind having more fellow Daoists and friends.

Wang Mian is perfectly normal and has never intended to make enemies everywhere.

Lü Xiuzhi was whipped by her master when they went to Taixi Lake Market in her early years. Later, Wang Mian waited for her, captured her, and interrogated her about her martial arts techniques.

Broadsword Yama and Red-Haired Demon are mortal enemies from generation to generation. Master Huang is plotting to seize Songlintan for his disciples and has repeatedly pursued and killed Wang Mian and Bai Jiuniang, so he is also a mortal enemy.

The Bian clan of immortals attacked him for no reason. If it was because he stole that little bit of spirit rice back then, Wang Mian could accept it more. But the Bian clan used him as a means to enrich themselves, a stepping stone, and a stepping stone to open the door.

He even used the senior as bait to lure him, and Wang Mian would still kill him when he encountered the Bian family cultivators again in the future.

As for the Lü Clan, after Lü Xingshan was killed by Wang Mian, Lü Xiuzhi's grudges were settled. Any new grudges that followed were new ones. Since Wang Mian was weak, it was best to avoid him for now.

He is not yet strong; when he is strong, things will change.

"Fellow Daoist Wang is making sarcastic remarks again. I'll inquire about the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom and gather any information. I'll inform you immediately if I find anything." Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Su Fuyao didn't want to stay any longer: "This place is too shabby for you to stay here for long. You may go to Snake-Entwined Valley to stay for now."

As she spoke, she reached into her storage bag and took out a map and a token, stuffing them into Wang Mian's arms.

Holding the map and token, Wang Mian was still pondering whether to accept them or not when Su Fuyao spoke earnestly, saying that as a friend, he should not hesitate or politely refuse.

Wang Mian then put it into his storage bag.

After exchanging a few words of farewell, Wang Mian watched as Su Fuyao rode the shuttle on the couch and the spiritual light disappeared into the distance. Only then did he sit down again, pondering whether to go to the Snake-Entwined Pass.

Having lived in Luopo Mountain for a long time, Wang Mian had long lost the ability to trust others based on just a few words or actions. His heart was filled with suspicion, caution, and defensiveness.

Even now, there aren't many people he can trust. As for close friends, Jiang Hao is one, and Yu Tinghe is half.

He understood that Su Fuyao wanted to befriend him, and he also knew that even before Su Fuyao had landed, a subtle spiritual sense had swept over him, just like the old shopkeeper's feeling when he investigated.

Immortals often cultivate spiritual eyes, which can detect the aura of cultivation levels.

She meant well, but her good intentions were mixed with a bit of self-interest. It was not wrong for her, but for Wang Mian, even if he befriended her, he could only treat her as a half-friend at most, that would be the limit.

"Ninth Sister, pack up, let's move to another place." Wang Mian finally made a decision.

Rather than waiting here in Dao Mao Dian, it would be better to go to She Chan Ao and wait for news of Su Fuyao; if there is no news for a month or two, his cultivation should have reached the perfect fourth level of Qi Refining.

The breakthrough is just one step away. At that time, it will not be too late to go and find the Divine Mushroom.

Bai Jiuniang nodded and went to tidy up the clutter in the thatched hut. Wang Mian washed the teapot and teacups, put them into his storage bag, and took out a map to check the distance of their journey.

"There are actually two immortal clans living near this Snake-Entwined Pass?" He looked at the two marked immortal clan residences and found that they were not far from Snake-Entwined Pass, so they could be neighbors without any problem.

Spiritual sites are also divided into different sizes, and the amount of spiritual energy varies. As long as they are not included in the category of spiritual veins, they are all considered spiritual sites.

The land is vast; it's not difficult to raise a third-rate immortal.

After getting ready, Bai Jiuniang returned to Wang Mian's side and reluctantly crawled into the spirit beast bag. Wang Mian wiped his cheek, and his face transformed into that of a middle-aged man. He then changed his body again and became a middle-aged cultivator.

Setting up the Qingyu Shuttle, Wang Mian headed straight for Shechan'ao, hundreds of miles away.

To avoid the Diao family, who could control birds and beasts and had spread out spies everywhere, Wang Mian deliberately took a long detour, stopping and starting at his own pace, and it took him some time to reach his destination.

Snake-Entwined Valley, as its name suggests, resembles two long snakes intertwined, with high mountains on both sides and stone walls extending along the valley's sides, creating a very low-lying area.

The medicinal field where Su Fuyao mentioned growing the white hair needle herb was located at the confluence of the mountain valley and the snake's head.

"This low-lying terrain is truly humid and hot." As Wang Mian walked through the valley, all he could see were plants that thrive in humid and hot conditions, growing lush and verdant.

Such an environment is suitable for cultivating medicinal herbs like the white hair needle, which thrive in humid and hot conditions.

He slowly walked from the snake's tail, searching the area along the way, but he didn't see even a single hair of a low-grade demon beast. However, many pythons were huge, which must have been imbued with some spiritual energy, but they were not classified as demon beasts.

According to Su Fuyao, the previous guard was also a Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator. The creature capable of killing such a cultivator must be at least a mid-grade demon beast, yet he couldn't find a trace of it.

If it's not a monster in this valley, then it must be a monster in the mountains. Wang Mian looked up at the mountains, and saw that the Snake-Entwined Valley was surrounded by mountains on both sides.

A few mountain peaks away to the left and right, there are two immortal clans. The map contains their information. The clan leaders of both immortal clans are at the sixth level of Qi Refining. They are not large in scale and rarely interact.

Without a trace, that monster... Wang Mian felt that its arrival was somewhat strange.

It's unclear whether the Su family was truly unaware of the potential problems, or perhaps they were simply too wealthy and powerful to bother with the meager profits from the exotic herbs, and simply didn't bother to investigate further.

Wang Mian came from a remote mountain village and was always wary and suspicious. He would make many connections at the slightest sign of trouble.

Let's take a look first.

As Wang Mian flew past intermittently, he gradually approached the front of the mountain pass, which was also the head of the Snake Coil Pass. It was shaped like the confluence of snake heads and covered a considerable area. Thick fences could be seen blocking the entrance.

"There are quite a few spirit farmers." Before Wang Mian even entered, he saw several cultivators at the first or second level of Qi Refining. These were all spirit farmers who cultivated spiritual herbs and were employed by the Su family.

As soon as Wang Mian approached the gate tower, some cultivators noticed him.

Before the other party could ask any questions, Wang Mian leaped up and landed inside the gatehouse, throwing the token in his hand directly into the arms of the leading Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator.

He glanced at the token in his hand, then bowed respectfully and returned it, saying, "My name is Liu Qing, and I am currently the manager of the Spirit Fields. I welcome your arrival, senior!"

Wang Mian nodded slightly.

Now, he is qualified to be called a senior, and this feeling is really great!