Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two weeks, Xiao Ming has also gained a deeper understanding of the Gu Ling Sect.

Among those who came with him, most of the others had already chosen the main peak for cultivation. As expected, Wang Debao chose Fenxiao Peak to cultivate and learn the sect's weapon-refining methods. Wu Yun's family ancestors came from Jieyao Peak, and he had already made his decision before coming here.

As for Yan Yuxue, Xiao Ming originally thought that she, who was skilled in swordsmanship, would also choose Jieyao Peak, but unexpectedly, she chose to join Tianshu Peak.

"It's about time to make a choice." Xiao Ming packed his things and rode his flying sword to Tianlu Pavilion, where he saw a man lying on the counter, looking drowsy.

"Senior Brother Lin!" Xiao Ming approached and bowed.

"Oh, it's Junior Brother Xiao. You've finally made up your mind to join that main peak?" Lin Yu looked up at Xiao Ming and said lazily.

"I would like to trouble you, Senior Brother Lin, I wish to join Greenwood Peak."

Joining Qingmu Peak was a well-thought-out decision for Xiao Ming. He already had a basic understanding of talisman making and could continue learning.

His aptitude is very poor; without the aid of elixirs, it would be impossible to know how many years it would take him to reach the peak of Qi Refining.

Once he enters Greenwood Peak, he will have the opportunity to come into contact with higher-level pills and talismans. With the magical effects of the Omnipotent Land, as long as he obtains a portion, he can grow them continuously.

"Junior Brother Xiao has chosen Greenwood Peak." Lin Yu nodded.

"Perfect timing. Qingmu Peak is short-handed recently. I'll make arrangements for you right away and report your information. We should get back to you soon."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother Lin." Xiao Ming cupped his hands in greeting.

"Sure, sure. Besides this, is there anything else you need?"

Xiao Ming shook his head, thanked Senior Brother Lin, returned to his residence, took out a Bigu Pill, swallowed it, and immediately began cultivating.

He originally thought the process would take several days, but to his surprise, Lin Yu sent him a message the next day.

This morning, led by Lin Yu, Xiao Ming flew towards Qingmu Peak.

"Junior Brother Xiao is quite lucky. The steward who chose you is a renowned fairy of Qingmu Peak, skilled in both alchemy and talisman-making, and her cultivation has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. She is also recognized within the sect as the steward of Qingmu Peak with the best chance of breaking through to the Core Formation stage." Lin Yu looked at Xiao Ming with envy.

"If you gain the approval of this deacon, you might become a disciple of a Core Formation Elder in the future."

Although Lin Yu's words were well said, Xiao Ming didn't get carried away. Instead, he quickly asked, "May I ask this esteemed steward's name, and what his likes and dislikes are?"

"This steward's name is Yuan Ziyi. As for her personal likes and dislikes, I haven't heard much about them. I've only heard that she has a cold personality, focuses on her cultivation, and doesn't like to interact with people."

While the two were talking, they arrived at Greenwood Peak, where Lin Yu led Xiao Ming to a cave dwelling.

"Junior Brother Xiao, this is Steward Yuan's cave dwelling. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll leave you here."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Lin." Xiao Ming watched Lin Yu leave, then turned and headed towards his cave.

The first thing you see is a medicinal herb field. The herbs in the field are not very old, mostly less than a hundred years old, but there are many varieties, including some rare herbs and fruits.

As Xiao Ming was observing the herbs, a strange wind suddenly appeared among them, and something passed through the herb field, arriving in front of Xiao Ming in the blink of an eye.

This was a giant, all-white centipede, observing Xiao Ming with its compound eyes, seemingly about to bite off his head at any moment.

"This is a winged centipede, but why is it white?"

Standing in front of this demonic beast, Xiao Ming felt immense pressure. Even the fourth-tier demonic beast, the Lan Ying Tiger, was weaker in terms of aura.

Just then, a cold, clear female voice rang out: "Hurry up and come back!"

Upon hearing the woman's voice, the centipede immediately flew up and landed behind a woman in palace attire.

Xiao Ming then noticed that the centipede also had two pairs of wings as thin as cicada wings.

The woman in palace attire strode over, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Ming, and slowly asked, "Do you recognize the winged centipede?"

"I once saw an elder of mine keep one, but its color seemed to be slightly different from this one," Xiao Ming replied.

The woman in palace attire stroked the centipede's head and explained, "This centipede's carapace is black when its wings are below the third rank, but after reaching the fourth rank, its carapace will turn white, and its wings will fully develop, allowing it to fly and burrow underground, though its speed will not be as fast as flying swords or magical artifacts."

"I see, I have learned a lot."

The woman in palace attire continued, "You've come to my Green Wood Peak, naturally wanting to learn the art of alchemy and talisman-making. This art emphasizes talent and comprehension. The Hundred Herbs Hall has various learning books, as well as the alchemy and talisman-making insights of past peak masters and stewards. You can exchange them for some contribution points."

"Of course, if you need any medicinal herbs or pill formulas, you can exchange them with contribution points or medicinal herbs. The price will be cheaper than at Tianlu Pavilion. This is a privilege unique to the disciples of Qingmu Peak."

"May I ask what my mission is?" Xiao Ming asked.

According to the sect rules, although inner disciples are not nominally responsible for sect affairs, since they have chosen to cultivate on the main peak, they must obey the orders of a certain steward.

If one gains the approval of this steward and receives guidance on a daily basis, the benefits will be immeasurable. And if this steward successfully breaks through to the Core Formation stage and becomes a sect elder, gaining the qualification to take on disciples, then one will have an even greater advantage.

"While I am in seclusion, please take care of this herb garden for me."

"I understand," Xiao Ming quickly thanked him.

This butler seems like an easy person to talk to.

"Your accommodations have been prepared on the peak. Go down and settle in." Yuan Ziyi tossed a token to Xiao Ming.

"This disciple takes his leave."

Xiao Ming bid farewell to the steward and arrived at the mountainside where the inner disciples lived. Relying on the number on the token, he successfully found his new residence.

It looks similar to Tian Shu Peak, except for an additional small, barren medicinal herb field.

After briefly familiarizing himself with the surroundings, Xiao Ming went to the Hundred Herbs Hall, where he received some free books on tending to herbs and spent ten contribution points to exchange for some classic texts and insights on alchemy and talisman making.

For the next period of time, Xiao Ming's life became fulfilling and regular. In his spare time from tending to the herbs, he would lock himself in his room to cultivate, or read relevant ancient texts and materials, and occasionally try his hand at it.

Refining talismans is still going well; Xiao Ming is now proficient in refining various low-grade talismans.

The Hundred Herbs Hall has an alchemy room, which can be used by paying a certain amount of contribution points. After reading some books on alchemy, Xiao Ming also tried it out.

He thought that he might be exceptionally talented and a peerless alchemy genius.

However, the reality was cruel. After several more days of struggling, all he gained was a face covered in soot from the smoke.

Fortunately, they were all just basic pills made from the most common medicinal herbs, so it wasn't too bad to spend the money.

Xiao Ming cultivated the medicinal herb field in front of the house, and obtained some common herb seeds from the Hundred Herbs Hall, which would roughly meet his daily needs for alchemy and talisman making.