Cultivating Immortality: Beginning with Blessings from the Immortals

Chen Yi hadn't been out for more than half a month, and he felt a little out of place walking among the crowds, but he also noticed that the market was even more lively than usual.

He didn't find Zhang Mazi and his two companions, which surprised him.

Chen Yi continued forward, following Central Avenue to the center of the neighborhood, where a luxurious and imposing teahouse came into view.

He looked up and saw a mahogany plaque with gold lettering that read "Juxian Pavilion" hanging above it.

This place is where many cultivators gather in the market, and there is a constant stream of people drinking tea and holding banquets. Naturally, all kinds of information are readily available here.

Chen Yi, dressed in a gray long gown, stepped into the teahouse.

The Juxian Pavilion was magnificent and bustling with activity, with the rich aroma of tea mingling with the spiritual energy permeating the air.

As soon as he entered, a servant came over to greet Chen Yi.

"Waiter, a pot of tea and two plates of snacks," Chen Yi said as he sat down by the window.

The waiter acknowledged and immediately and efficiently wiped the table, setting out teacups and chopsticks for Chen Yi.

Chen Yi leaned back in his chair, focusing his attention on the conversations of the cultivators around him.

"Have you heard? The cave dwelling of the Golden Light Master has been found!"

"What?! Really?!"

"Of course it's true, it just caused a lot of fighting among cultivators, and rumors say many people died!"

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Upon hearing this, Chen Yi's heart sank. Indeed, to truly obtain the opportunity from the Golden Light Master, one must break through the encirclement.

"Hmph, there are also many cultivators who take advantage of the chaos to ambush and kill their fellow cultivators."

"The area around Wanling Mountain is in chaos now, and even the insect-catching teams no longer go in."

Listening to the conversations of the cultivators around him, Chen Yi couldn't help but worry about Wei Wufeng's safety, as his own cultivation level was at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Even with the help of two or three friends, they are no match for cultivators at the Qi Refining stage or Foundation Establishment stage.

The waiter brought over tea and pastries, but Chen Yi had no appetite whatsoever.

After a brief stay, he hurriedly paid for his tea and left Juxian Pavilion.

A moment later, Chen Yi returned to his courtyard. Wei Xueqing asked if he had found Wei Wufeng's whereabouts, but he could only make up an excuse to avoid the question.

Chen Yi returned to his room, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Wei Wufeng's fate is currently unknown, and he is very likely in danger. He and Wei Wufeng were childhood friends, and the latter had helped him many times. Moreover, if it weren't for his intervention last time, Zhao Junri and the others would probably have already attacked him.

After pondering for a long time, a resolute look flashed in Chen Yi's eyes.

He had made up his mind that he would go to the outskirts of Wanling Mountain to personally search for Wei Wufeng's whereabouts, no matter what.

We must find him alive or dead, or at the very least, we must know his exact whereabouts.

Chen Yi immediately counted the spirit stones in his hand. Apart from the management fee he had set aside, he still had over a hundred low-grade spirit stones.

Previously, he had used all his spirit stones to buy offerings and cultivation pills, and now he was running out of money. If he wanted to enter the outer area of ​​Ten Thousand Spirits Mountain, he needed to make some preparations.

He currently lacks spirit stones, and the only way to quickly obtain them is to seek help from Elder Su.

A moment later, Chen Yi appeared in front of the gate of Jin Feng Rice Shop.

The servants at the gate already recognized Chen Yi and immediately greeted him with respect.

After Chen Yi waited a moment, Old Su pushed open the door and entered.

Upon seeing Chen Yi, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he spoke:

"Hey kid, you're selling spirit rice again so soon?"

Chen Yi clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said:

"Elder Su, the Jade Dew Fragrant Rice is not yet ripe, but could you give me credit? I urgently need spirit stones."

A strange light flashed in Old Su's eyes, and he couldn't help but speak:

"Urgently need spirit stones?"

Chen Yi stopped hiding his intentions and said directly, "My friend went to search for the cave of the Golden Light Master, and his current fate is unknown."

"I want to go to the outskirts of Wanling Mountain to find him, but I'm currently short of spirit stones..."

Upon hearing this, Old Su realized what was happening and gestured for Chen Yi not to say anything more.

He slowly began to speak:

"The area surrounding Wanling Mountain is extremely dangerous now. Are you sure you've thought this through? Going there might be..."

Chen Yi nodded emphatically, making his stance clear.

A puzzled expression appeared on Elder Su's face as he took out a storage bag from his robes. A flash of light appeared, and thousands of low-grade spirit stones lay on the ground.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yi's face lit up with joy, and he immediately thanked Elder Su.

Old Su's eyes swept over Chen Yi from top to bottom, and he suddenly exclaimed in surprise:

"Boy, are you perhaps practicing the Blazing Sun Furnace Technique?!"

Chen Yi paused for a moment, then replied, "That's right, Elder Su, you..."

Upon hearing this, Elder Su laughed heartily and said, "We are truly destined to meet. I also cultivated the Blazing Sun Furnace Technique during my Qi Refining stage."

"Although I managed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage by chance, there is still residual fire poison in my body, so I need Jade Dew Fragrant Rice to suppress the fire poison."

Chen Yi looked surprised; he hadn't expected that Elder Su had also practiced the Blazing Sun Furnace Technique.

A hint of admiration flashed in Elder Su's eyes. A burst of light appeared in his right hand, revealing a celestial sword that was entirely crimson and exceptionally sharp.

He handed the immortal sword to Chen Yi and said, "This Blazing Sun Sword accompanied me for a long time during the Qi Refining stage. I'll lend it to you now, and you'll remember to return it to me when you return from Wanling Mountain."

Chen Yi looked at the immortal sword handed over by Elder Su, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

He naturally understood that Elder Su had a certain appreciation and trust in him, and was willing to lend him the immortal sword that had been with him for many years.

"Elder Su, I'll treat you to a drink after I return from Wanling Mountain," Chen Yi said in a deep voice.

Old Su laughed heartily and said:

"Alright, I'll wait for you to come back for a drink. But I still have a word of advice for you."

"Where there's life, there's hope; if you encounter a powerful enemy you can't defeat, just run away."

As he spoke, he took out a map from his pocket and handed it to Chen Yi, indicating that it was a map of the outer perimeter of Wanling Mountain.

Chen Yi nodded emphatically, thanked Mr. Su repeatedly, and then left Jinfeng Rice Shop.

As Old Su watched Chen Yi's retreating figure, he silently prayed for him. The reason he treated Chen Yi this way was simple: Old Su saw a reflection of his own youth in him.

Chen Yi took the spirit stone and went straight to the Treasure Pavilion. Now he had the Blazing Sun Sword, but he still lacked a protective magic weapon.

Upon seeing Chen Yi, the servant immediately came to greet him.

Chen Yi followed the servant to the area where magical artifacts were sold. After careful consideration, he chose an antique bronze mirror.

This ancient bronze mirror is called the Shadow Moon Protection Mirror. When activated, it can form a full moon shield in front of you, which can temporarily block the attacks of cultivators at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining.

However, this bronze mirror cost Chen Yi more than 600 spirit stones, but the servant repeatedly assured him that it was absolutely worth the price.

He then bought some fireball talismans, lightning strike talismans, and some special sleeping potions.

Chen Yi spent all of the thousands of low-grade spirit stones in half an hour.

Chen Yi felt a pang of regret, but he couldn't be stingy with spirit stones to save his life. Otherwise, he would die on Wanling Mountain before he even found Wei Wufeng.

He returned to his courtyard, where Wei Xueqing was sitting in a wheelchair reading a book, though a hint of sorrow still lingered in her eyes.

Chen Yi smiled upon seeing this, and then said:

"Xueqing, I'm going out for a while to catch some spirit insects. Will you be able to take care of yourself?"