SFS Chapter 142 Subjugation and Planning
Chapter 142 Subjugation and Planning
Hama Ridge, inside the cave at the top of the mountain.
With his green hair, Master Qianyu sat on the wooden rattan chair, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
There are a lot of tenants in the hundreds of miles around Hama Ridge.
Moreover, due to the sea monster incident, Qi Refining cultivators from other places are fleeing to their place for refuge every day.
Master Qianyu was extremely concerned about the sea monsters, after all, the invading sea monsters were not only the cannon fodder of the lower-level Qi Refining stage, but also the sea monsters at the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation stages and above, and those sea monsters were not easy to deal with.
If a few of them were to run to a place like Toad Ridge, he would just be an old guy in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, whose combat strength would be in the middle to lower range among his peers.
It's unbearable!
He would be the first to run at the slightest sign of trouble.
As for the giant bloodsucking worm from the Five Poisons Sect, there's no way we can count on it.
Even now, they've started wielding the sickle of harvest, and the promised annual offerings are being reneged on.
They added so much stuff using the siren scene at the last minute, they must be broke!
After calming his mind, Master Qianyu also began to have some doubts.
If it were said that there were any ancient cave dwellings or secret realms within the hundreds of miles of Toad Ridge, how could he not know?
The chances of a tenant refining Qi finding a second-tier spiritual item are pitifully low.
Master Qianyu is certainly not stupid.
He had some doubts, but he was also apprehensive. Maybe this tenant was really incredibly lucky. If it was some kind of second-tier spiritual item, then he wouldn't be at a loss.
A small reward of spirit stones, or a simple request from the other party, such as a small favor, would be appreciated.
"Mountain Lord".
"If the tenant tries to cheat us with counterfeit goods, can I have some?"
At this moment, the black bear demon, who was nearly two zhang tall, licked his lips, a cold glint in his large eyes, and said.
"Of course."
"Your cultivation is only one step away from advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage. You must diligently practice the methods I taught you before, and do not slack off."
Master Qianyu glanced at the black bear next to him, which was as tall as a small mountain.
This black bear demon possesses a perfect Qi Refining cultivation level, and its bloodline aptitude is absolutely top-tier among first-order cultivators. It even has a success rate of about 10% to 20% when attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Master Qianyu obtained a method from the market of the Five Poisons Sect that allowed demons to refine themselves into second-tier blood pills.
This method was a great treasure to Master Qianyu, who spent a considerable amount of money to buy it from several fellow Daoists of the same level.
after that.
He then passed on this method to the black bear demon, whose process of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage involved refining himself into a blood pill step by step.
Second-tier low-grade blood pills are very popular among Foundation Establishment cultivators in the market and often fetch high prices.
If we sell a few more, we might even be able to buy up the Foundation Establishment Pills.
"I understand. I have been diligently cultivating that secret technique and am almost at the third level."
The black bear demon on one side hurriedly spoke up, raising its huge, dark bear paw. A thick layer of blood mist appeared in its palm, and its blood energy increased by several times in that instant.
"good!"
Master Qianyu nodded slowly. He was very satisfied with the little black bear's progress. He estimated that he would be able to obtain the second-tier blood pill soon.
"They've arrived."
"Ninth level of Qi Refining... I seem to vaguely remember him. His name was Xuan Chen, and he was a mediocre alchemist."
At this moment, Master Qianyu looked at the old Taoist Xuanchen who had entered the cave and was heading straight for him. After thinking hard for a moment, he remembered a name.
After all, there are quite a few Qi Refining cultivators in Toad Ridge, so he wouldn't bother to remember those Qi Refining cultivators who have no chance of advancing to Foundation Establishment.
Xuan Chen's legs felt weak.
In the air beside him followed the Spirit-Eyed Demon, who appeared to be only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining but was actually a Foundation Establishment expert.
This skill in concealing their presence was so effective that even the external formations couldn't detect it.
This also extinguished any lingering hope Xuan Chen had.
If the formation detects your presence, leaving immediately might offer a chance of survival.
But now that they've entered the cave of True Immortal Qianyu, it seems inevitable that these two Foundation Establishment cultivators will fight. It's not easy to fight in this cave, and it's highly likely that he will be affected.
"I heard you have a second-tier spiritual item to offer me?"
Sitting on the wooden rattan bench, Master Qianyu looked Xuan Chen up and down, who seemed very nervous. He frowned slightly, thinking that Xuan Chen didn't seem to have any intention of acquiring a second-tier spiritual object.
Master Qianyu said in a slightly solemn tone.
But in the blink of an eye...
Master Qianyu's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared in disbelief at the floating spirit demon, which was originally only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.
Just now when I came in.
The Foundation Establishment Divine Sense within the body has been carefully examined, and it has been confirmed that there are no problems.
But now, Master Qianyu sensed an astonishing fluctuation of spiritual power emanating from that Spirit Eye Demon, a power that made his heart tremble.
The oppressive force enveloped them like a tidal wave.
Core Formation cultivator!
Master Qianyu's body stiffened slightly, and in the blink of an eye, he saw a mysterious and dazzling silver pattern appear between the eyebrows of the Spirit-Eyed Demon, from which a silver ray of light flew out.
In an instant.
The silver light transformed into a nearly ten-zhang-long silver dragon, which surrounded True Man Qianyu. The lifelike eyes of the silver dragon stared straight at him.
The black bear demon, who had reached the pinnacle of Qi cultivation, lay prone on the ground and shrank into a black fur ball, not daring to show its head at all.
"S-senpai."
"This junior knows a location where a spiritual object can form its core."
"Please spare my life, senior."
"This junior will answer all questions without reservation and will go through fire and water for my senior."
Master Qianyu felt a deep bitterness in his heart.
What utter bad luck! Where did this Core Formation cultivator come from, in such a remote place?!
If we're going to deal with them, we'll have to go to the Five Poisons Sect.
He was extremely poor in Toad Ridge, and he really couldn't understand why they had set their sights on this place.
What could a desolate place like Toad Ridge possibly have that would catch the eye of a Core Formation cultivator?
"Hand over your soul blood and sign the servant spirit contract."
"I can spare your life."
With a thought, Lin Li spat out a pre-prepared spiritual contract paper from his mouth.
Although it is enhanced by the power of the affix, it can unleash spells comparable to those of the Core Formation stage, but the affix only has the talent effect of Devouring Spirits, making its combat methods limited.
If you were to fight a true Core Formation cultivator, the chances of winning would be slim.
It can only scare Foundation Establishment cultivators.
"Yes, senior."
When Master Qianyu heard what the Core Formation stage spirit-eyed demon said, his eyes suddenly lit up. Being alive was naturally a good thing.
Moreover, working for a demon cultivator in the Core Formation stage is like gaining a Core Formation stage backer.
Good fortune and misfortune are intertwined!
Master Qianyu readily handed over his soul blood and left his divine soul imprint on the spiritual contract. In the darkness, he felt two invisible shackles on his body.
Previously, he had always used his superior cultivation level to suppress others, but unexpectedly, the tables have turned and it has come to his own turn so quickly.
"Formerly... no, Master."
"Please take a seat."
Master Qianyu wore a fawning smile and hurriedly got up from the wooden rattan chair, making room for him.
Lin Li didn't stand on ceremony and leaped onto the bench.
He glanced at Master Qianyu beside him and said, "Tell me about the place where you mentioned the Core Formation Spiritual Object."
"Do you have any more information about Foundation Establishment level spiritual items?"
Although Lin Li was able to use the power of the entry to unleash spells comparable to those of the Core Formation stage, his true form was a genuine Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator.
Since we haven't yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, the next step is naturally to obtain a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, which is the safest course of action.
"In reply to Master, the place where the Core Formation Spiritual Object is located is within the Five Poisons Sect. Their Five Poisons Sect has a Ten Thousand Poisons Pool that is over several thousand years old, from which one Soul Ascension Pill can be extracted every year."
"Although that Soul Ascension Pill is only a second-tier, high-grade item, its amplification effect on the soul is comparable to that of a Core Formation-type spiritual item!"
"As for news about Foundation Establishment spiritual items, the Five Poisons Sect will refine Foundation Establishment Pills every five years."
"If the Foundation Establishment Pills are refined in a normal quantity, one or two will be taken out and put in the market so that the Foundation Establishment cultivators around the Five Poisons Sect can scramble for them."
"It is precisely because of the Foundation Establishment Pills that are available in the market every five years that a Foundation Establishment cultivator is born from time to time within the Five Poisons Sect's territory."
"However, cultivators who took the Five Poisons Sect's Foundation Establishment Pill, after advancing in their cultivation level with the help of that pill, not only broke through their cultivation realm, but also experienced a significant increase in their lifespan."
"But the Five Poisons Sect's Foundation Establishment Pills have also been tampered with by the Five Poisons Sect, so they are now subject to the Five Poisons Sect's control."
"You must take a specially made antidote pill every year. Otherwise, if you fail to take the pill for more than two years, the poison in your mana will take effect, and ordinary early Foundation Establishment cultivators will be powerless to resist it."
"We can only supply the Five Poisons Sect year after year."
When Master Qianyu heard the question from the Core Formation stage Spirit Eye Demon, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, even though the Core Formation stage Spirit Eye Demon was from out of town.
But having come to the territory of the Five Poisons Sect, they don't bother to learn anything about the sect's affairs.
Immediately, Master Qianyu tactfully handed the storage bag to the Spirit-Eyed Demon Master in front of him.
At the same time, they also took several jade slips from the bookshelf on one side of the cave and placed them in front of their master.
The storage bag contained a considerable amount of spirit stones, as well as a large number of first-tier spirit items. These spirit items were basically rent collected from various caves within Toad Ridge.
Even with so many spiritual items, very few actually end up in the hands of Master Qianyu.
After a while.
Lin Li also learned about the methods the Five Poisons Sect now uses against these Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.
Furthermore, from Master Qianyu's words, we also learned some things about the Core Formation Ancestor of the Five Poisons Sect. The Core Formation Ancestor of the Five Poisons Sect was a thousand-year-old snake demon.
The opponent was the Five Poisons Sect's guardian spirit beast. Originally, the Five Poisons Sect had two Core Formation cultivators, one human and one demon. Both master and servant were Core Formation cultivators, and they were ranked in the middle to upper range among the surrounding Core Formation forces.
However, since the human patriarch of the Five Poisons Sect who reached the Core Formation stage passed away peacefully at the end of his life, there has been no successor.
So only a snake demon in the early stage of Core Formation took its place.
With the help of the Five Poisons Sect's third-tier formation, the Core Formation stage snake demon has been operating for over two hundred years, and the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators under the Five Poisons Sect is not much less than before.
This allowed them to maintain some semblance of authority over the Five Poisons Sect.
"Go and prepare these spiritual materials for me, and find a second-tier alchemy furnace if possible. Have it ready for me in a month."
After understanding his current situation, Lin Li imprinted a list of spiritual herbs onto a blank jade slip.
He can refine pills, and with the second-tier attribute Frosttail Netherfire to assist him, he consumes very little spiritual power. In addition, with the talent of Devouring Spirits of Myriad Treasures, he can refine pills himself and is much more powerful than many second-tier alchemists.
If he had the necessary materials for Foundation Establishment Pills, he could even refine them himself.
"Yes, Master."
"I will definitely gather all these things within a month."
Upon receiving the jade slip, Master Qianyu probed it with a wisp of his divine sense. Looking at the dazzling array of spiritual herbs, most of which were of superior first-tier quality, his heart sank.
Even harvesting the entire Toad Ridge wouldn't be enough to gather so many spiritual herbs; I'll have to buy them from a few other fellow cultivators I know using spirit stones.
As for the second-tier alchemy furnace that his Spirit Eye Demon Master mentioned, even if he sold it, he probably couldn't buy back a second-tier quality alchemy furnace.
Notice.
Within the entire Five Poisons Sect's territory, the only place that could possess a second-tier alchemy furnace is probably within the Five Poisons Sect itself.
But no matter what, you still have to try your best to go out and explore. Otherwise, if you give up before you've even done anything and say you can't do it, isn't that just plain lazy?
Master Qianyu is not stupid at heart.
After receiving the order, Master Qianyu did not linger in the cave any longer. He turned around and transformed into a streak of green light, leaving the place.
"Core Formation, Core Formation..."
At this moment, Xuan Chen, who had been feeling weak in the knees and thought he was going to die, was surprised to find that the master of the Spirit Eye Demon was not only at the Foundation Establishment stage, but was actually a powerful demon at the Core Formation stage.
After Lin Li absorbed the bloodline of the burly black bear demon, he dismissed them all.
That black bear demon was just a bear demon with a first-tier superior bloodline. Its bloodline was ordinary; it was just casually collected to serve as nourishment for other bloodlines later.
...
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into the night.
Moon stars are rare.
Half an hour later.
Cold Moon Lake.
A Foundation Establishment stage blue fish demon dwells in this lake. It cultivates aquatic spiritual plants in the water. Although it is a demon, its spiritual plant cultivation level is extremely high.
Every time he went to the Five Poisons Sect market, he would sell a batch of first-grade superior water-type spiritual herbs, which made several Foundation Establishment cultivators around him very envious of his spiritual plant cultivation skills.
There was even a second-tier spiritual herb every now and then.
After pondering for a long time, Master Qianyu realized that the only one around him with a significant amount of spiritual herbs was the Azure Fish Demon.
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