I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 417: The Evil Spirit Sect, [The Book of Riding on the Ascendancy and Taming Beasts] and the Method of Intercepting Souls!

Among the many treasures that Gu Yuan obtained from Yaoyuan Mountain, the most valuable one was naturally the Yuanying Fruit.

In addition, the Asking Tree, the Thought-Avoiding Divine Robe, and the Sun and Moon Flowing Slurry are all treasures.

But judging from the rank, the last batch of snake eggs stolen from the Blue Sky Jade Python is definitely a rare treasure.

After all, this is the egg of a fifth-level ferocious beast, and it has unlimited potential.

However, without proper cultivation methods, the value of this thing will be greatly reduced.

That's why Gu Yuan asked.

"How to cultivate fierce beasts?"

Hearing this, the old man from Tianfu Chamber of Commerce was stunned.

"May I ask, fellow Taoist, what is the grade of this beast?"

The old man asked.

"It is of extremely high grade, and is rare in the Dongshan Region."

Gu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then answered.

"Such a rare thing?"

The old man frowned slightly.

If it were an ordinary monster, it would be easier to deal with, but the ferocious beast has no spirituality and does not know how to breathe. Even if you force a contract with it, it would be very difficult to cultivate it. Therefore, there are few cultivators in the world who cultivate it.

Even ferocious beasts with strong temperaments cannot even sign a contract. Once the ban is imposed, they will commit suicide in a minute.

Because they don't understand human nature, they don't fear life and death as much as ordinary monsters.

"It is difficult to cultivate fierce beasts and control them. In my opinion, it is better to treat them with the [Soul Interception Method]!"

After the old man pondered for a moment, he suddenly spoke.

"The method of intercepting souls?"

Gu Yuan was stunned.

This method was a new term to him and he had never heard of it before.

"Please tell me in detail, fellow Taoist."

Upon hearing this, the old man did not hide anything and said immediately: "It is normal for you to not know this, because there are very few methods in the world to raise ferocious beasts. My Tianfu Chamber of Commerce learned about this method from a small sect because we were receiving guests from all over the world."

"This sect is called the [Xiongling Sect]. It is said that it has a long tradition and was once a sect passed down from the Central Plains. The practice method of this sect is based on fierce beasts. However, as time passed, this sect has long been deserted, and only this method has been passed down."

"The so-called soul-intercepting method is to use secret methods and sacrificial patterns to draw a soul-intercepting array on the mother body or eggshell of the beast before the beast is born. Once this method is completed, the fetus will never be born, but it can continuously absorb the purest spiritual energy between heaven and earth."

"Although the fierce beasts are not very intelligent, their bodies are extremely strong. They can absorb the essence of heaven and earth before they are born. This is also the time when the fierce beasts are strongest in absorbing spiritual energy. Otherwise, even with the body of a fifth-level fierce beast, it is impossible to give birth to a fifth-level fierce beast directly."

"Once this method succeeds, it is equivalent to treating the embryo of the beast as your second Dantian, intercepting the vital energy absorbed by the beast for your own use, and you can continuously absorb spiritual energy and strengthen yourself."

"Not only that, the vital energy absorbed by the beast is also of great use to the body. It can continuously increase the strength of the cultivator, making it extremely powerful."

"The higher the grade of the beast you capture, the greater the amplification. You can even devour the beast's soul and amplify its spirit."

This method sounded powerful, but Gu Yuan couldn't help but frowned and asked:
“Are there any drawbacks to this method?”

It's no wonder that Gu Yuan asked this question. This method can enhance the body, soul, and magic power. It is an all-round improvement for cultivators. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a supreme method. If there were no drawbacks, it would not be sold in this market.

Hearing this, the old man smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "I knew I couldn't hide it from you, Taoist friend."

“Although this method is good, it requires a very high grade of beast. Once the method of intercepting the soul is used, the speed of one’s own cultivation will be reduced by several times. Moreover, the embryo of this beast will become the weak point of the cultivator. If someone breaks the embryo, the cultivator will also be seriously injured.”

"In addition, it seems to have a certain impact on the life span of the monks."

"However, if the beast is of a very high grade, and as Daoist friend said, it is rare in the Dongshan region, then these small costs are still worth it. It is definitely much faster than ordinary hard training..."

The old man did not hide anything and immediately told Gu Yuan the pros and cons of this method, and also gave Gu Yuan a small suggestion.

"Is that so..."

Gu Yuan suddenly frowned.

If he has poor physique and little luck, using the embryo of a fifth-order ferocious beast as his second dantian to intercept the other party's potential for cultivation would be a solution.

But now, he has the Nascent Soul Fruit in his body, the physical power to control the Thunder God Bone, and his potential is huge. This method of intercepting the soul is not cost-effective.

"Are there any other methods?"

Gu Yuan asked again.

"Naturally there is."

"But the effect is average. It takes a long time and requires a lot of resources to cultivate successfully. I'm afraid it is only suitable for sects..."

It must be said that as a elder of the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce, the old man had a way of controlling people's hearts. With just a few words, he could tell that Gu Yuan's behavior was for himself rather than for the sect, so he directly recommended the method of intercepting the soul. As for the time-consuming methods, they were put aside.

"Let's wait and see."

Gu Yuan frowned slightly, but he could only wait and see.

"Among the methods of cultivation, the most exquisite one is the [Chengsheng Yushou Sutra] of the Xiongling Sect. In addition, there are some other methods, but none of them can compare to this method..."

The old man waved his sleeves, took out a treasure book and presented it to Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan took it, glanced at it, and was immediately disappointed.

The cultivation of a ferocious beast takes a long time, at least eight hundred years, and during this period it requires a large amount of blood food, and the restrictions must be reinforced frequently to ensure absolute control over the beast.

In fact, if one could spend eight hundred years to cultivate a fifth-order adult ferocious beast, it would definitely be worthwhile for a sect.

This is a magic weapon that can enhance the sect's foundation for thousands of years and even allow the sect to reach a higher level!
But for Gu Yuan, it seemed a bit long.

No wonder the old man gave priority to introducing the method of intercepting souls at the beginning.

Gu Yuan felt conflicted.

But after a little thought, he decided to change both methods and wait until he returned to the Taoist temple. Maybe the dean would have a better idea.

As for the cost of exchanging the two methods, he is now well-off and can still afford it.

But just as he was about to speak, the old man spoke first: "Actually, there is another way. I wonder if you are willing to sell this beast?"

"Selling? Are you going to hold an auction?"

Gu Yuan asked with raised eyebrows.

Selling is not impossible, but it is not Gu Yuan’s first choice.

This is a fifth-order ferocious beast. Even if it is now just an embryo shell with no combat power, it is definitely not something that can be exchanged for ordinary treasures. There are not many people who can pay the price.

At the very least, in the treasure record just now, Gu Yuan had never seen anything comparable.

Moreover, this item was too precious. If there was any disturbance, there might be risks. With his current strength, he might not be able to calm the situation.

This is also the reason why he never revealed the origin of this egg.

"If you want to maximize your profits, then you should go for the auction. Only by stirring up the clouds in all directions can you attract the mighty giants and obtain the peerless treasures."

"If you don't want to hold an auction and cause a stir, I can secretly introduce a few distinguished guests to you. I just don't know if you have anything you need urgently that you would like to trade with?"

"However, if we want to sell it, we must first ask for the opinion of the [Evil Spirit Sect] according to the agreement. This sect has the priority to purchase evil beasts in our association."

The old man slowly spoke out the third plan, obviously unwilling to let go of Gu Yuan, a big customer.

"Priority to purchase the beast?"

Gu Yuan was suddenly surprised.

According to the old man's previous explanation, the Xiongling Sect has already declined, and the highest level of cultivation in the sect is only in the late Jindan stage. How can a small third-level sect have the "priority to purchase fierce beasts" in the huge Tianfu Chamber of Commerce?
"A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Although the Xiongling Sect is now in decline, its tradition has a long history. It is a sect that has truly been passed down from the Middle-earth Divine Land. The sect has a decent foundation and cannot be regarded as an ordinary third-level sect. It can also be considered a force."

"Back then, this sect came to us and offered a method that our Chamber of Commerce could not refuse in exchange for the 'priority to purchase the beast'. The prohibition contract was established and is valid for 800 years. Now, only 400 years have passed. Our Tianfu Chamber of Commerce treats people with sincerity, so we must abide by this rule."

"However, if this sect cannot pay the price you want, we can continue to sell it to others. It is not considered a violation. Don't worry, if our Tianfu Chamber of Commerce takes over this business, we will definitely do our best to satisfy you!"

The old man patted his chest and said solemnly.

He even added: "My Tianfu Chamber of Commerce has been established for thousands of years. We have a good foundation and are confident that we can meet the needs of fellow Taoists!"

Gu Yuan raised his eyes and said with a half-smile, "Fellow Daoist Lu is really good at scheming."

This Lu Anshan must have vaguely guessed the grade of his ferocious beast, so he tried his best to encourage him to sell it, hoping that his own Chamber of Commerce would take over this big business.

"Don't worry, fellow Daoist. Whether to sell or not is entirely up to you. I won't have any unreasonable thoughts."

Lu Anshan immediately explained.

This statement is sincere.

After all, Gu Yuan's cultivation level was there, and he had unclear connections with Guanghan Palace and Feixing Valley, two fifth-level sects. He really didn't dare to have any improper thoughts.

"Forget it, we can talk about the sale later. For now, please give me the Soul-Severing Method and the Ascension and Beast Taming Scripture!"

Gu Yuan pondered for a moment, and finally decided to exchange the two methods first, return to the Taoist temple, and ask the dean first.

"Well, let me exchange these two techniques with you first."

Hearing this, Lu Anshan was immediately disappointed, but he didn't dare to persuade him any more. He quickly copied the two methods and signed a ban with Gu Yuan.

After the transaction was completed, Lu Anshan took out a purple copper order from his sleeve and said, "I have a Jia-character business order from my Tianfu Chamber of Commerce. I'm giving it to you. If you need anything in the future, you can contact me directly with this order. I will definitely satisfy you."

"Every once in a while, this order will also notify you of a market gathering. If you don't want to pay attention to it, you can just block it."

Gu Yuan took the purple copper order, nodded slightly, drank some tea, and then said goodbye and left.

This time, he had not been away from the Taoist temple for too long, but the area he had to deal with was quite large.

Gu Yuan also missed the peaceful days in the Taoist temple.

For some reason, Gu Yuan felt that he had never lost his enterprising spirit. He was committed to practicing the Tao and never slacked off for a moment. However, every time he was busy, he would miss the Taoist temple.

Those familiar faces made him feel inexplicably at ease.

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Just about half a day after Gu Yuan left.

An old man with a gaunt face but a sturdy body and a bulging Taoist robe, riding a strange beast like a unicorn, stepped on auspicious clouds and landed in Qiandeng Mountain, the headquarters of Tianfu Chamber of Commerce.

"Master Di!"

The deacon guarding the top of Qiandeng Mountain immediately saluted upon seeing this.

"Deacon Qin, you are polite!"

Facing the Foundation Establishment Stage deacon disciple, the old man in the late Golden Core Stage smiled, greeted him, and asked:
"In the past ten years, has anyone sold ferocious beasts or purchased our sect's methods?"

The deacon was about to answer when the old man's expression changed and he pricked up his ears.

Then he waved his sleeves and disappeared from the spot.

When he appeared again, he was already in a quiet and elegant temple.

"I've already told you that whenever you come, just come to my house. Why bother asking a kid? What you're selling are all fourth-level sutras and magic methods. How can a kid interfere?"

Inside the temple, Lu Anshan changed the tea set to a new one and asked the old man to sit down while speaking.

"They are just trivial matters. How dare I trouble you all the time!"

The old man first bowed respectfully, then slowly sat down.

"We have known each other for many years, why should we be so polite?"

Lu Anshan shook his head, drank a cup of tea, and then pushed the two jade boxes towards the other party.

"You came at the right time. It just so happens that a big client bought all of your [Chengsheng Yu Beast Manual] and the method of intercepting spirits in one go. This is a fourth-grade medium-quality [Blood Phoenix Ganoderma] and a fourth-grade medium-quality [Red Star Grass]. Although they cannot help break through the realm, they are of great benefit to the physical body's blood and the practice of the star method. They are extremely valuable. I will not take any of them, so as not to spoil the medicinal properties. You can pay with some third-grade spiritual objects in addition."

Looking at the two jade boxes on the table, the old man was overjoyed.

A fourth-level spiritual herb is a rare treasure that is hard to come by. It will be of great benefit to his realm.

But then, he reacted and asked cautiously: "May I ask, Master, the other party bought all the methods. Could it be that he has a peerless beast in his hands?"

His [Book of Riding and Taming Beasts] and the method of intercepting souls have been kept in the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce for a long time. It is divided into five levels, corresponding to the five realms of ferocious beasts.

But to this day, most buyers buy the first three layers, and the fourth layer is very rare, and it has only been sold once so far.

As for the fifth floor, no one was interested in it.

But today, someone bought all the methods in one go, leaving him no time to think about it.

"Why, do you really have the confidence to buy this peerless beast?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Anshan immediately shook his head and chuckled.

If his guess was correct, then it was at least a fourth-grade, top-quality embryo of a ferocious beast, which was extremely valuable. For a sect, it was a long-term plan and could suppress destiny.

It is even very likely to be a fifth-level ferocious beast!
He talked for a long time and took out all the treasure records, but he couldn't make the other party interested. The Xiongling Sect has been in decline for many years, can it be really taken over?

"May I ask, Master, is this a fifth-level vicious beast?!"

The old man suddenly stood up, bowed deeply and asked.

Lu Anshan was stunned for a moment, raised his eyes and looked at the person in front of him.

(End of this chapter)