First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 66: Establishing a Residence

This brief introduction appeared in Shen Mo's mind.

Immediately after, Shen Mo continued to browse and saw information including the entry mantra and some cultivation points.

"This technique looks good, so be it."

After a quick glance, Shen Mo put it away.

There wasn't much time left.

After a while, Shen Mo felt a surge of spatial repulsion beside him.

Then, the world turned upside down, and when he opened his eyes again, he found himself at the entrance of the Immortal Technique Tower.

"How is it? Did you gain anything?"

The elder guarding the tower glanced at him and asked casually.

"Disciple obtained an immortal technique, please elder, take a look and register it."

Shen Mo nodded and handed over the "Purple Mansion Heart Sutra".

"Is it this cultivation method?"

When the elder guarding the tower saw this technique, his expression changed slightly. "It does have some means. I have guarded this Immortal Technique Tower for many years, and this is the first time I have seen a new disciple obtain this immortal technique."

In the first level of the Immortal Technique Tower, most of the techniques stored were of the Profound Grade, lower rank, and primary level.

There weren't many truly good techniques, and among them, the best one was this "Purple Mansion Heart Sutra".

The better the technique, the more difficult it was to obtain.

Usually, it was extremely difficult for newly recruited disciples with insufficient cultivation to obtain them.

"I have registered it for you. You can take this jade slip with you."

The elder guarding the tower instructed, "This jade slip only contains the first volume of the 'Purple Mansion Heart Sutra'. If you can successfully cultivate this technique, you can search for the second volume in the second level of the Immortal Technique Tower."

"Also, remember that this jade slip can only be borrowed for a month. You must return it on time before it expires, don't forget."

"Disciple remembers."

Shen Mo respectfully bowed and put the "Purple Mansion Heart Sutra" into his storage bag before leaving.

After returning to his residence, Shen Mo began to try practicing this Profound Grade, middle rank heart technique.

"Eternal as the heavens and the earth, the reason why the heavens and the earth can be eternal is because they do not create themselves, thus they can live forever."

Silently reciting the words of the heart technique, he began to study it according to the cultivation content recorded in it.

One night passed in an instant.

After practicing all night, Shen Mo didn't make much progress, so he continued to try.

Originally, Shen Mo planned to continue practicing for a while until he completely mastered the "Purple Mansion Heart Sutra" before leaving his residence.

But at this moment, someone came to find him.

Steward Ma.

Shen Mo was quite surprised when he pushed open the door and saw him.

"Why is Steward Ma here?"

"Fellow Daoist, as I mentioned yesterday, I have selected a location for you to establish a residence. It is on the Yunhai Cliff in the inner sect area. It's a good spot. If you have time, you can come with me to take a look."

"The location for establishing a residence has been decided?"

Shen Mo was delighted and temporarily put aside the matter of cultivating the "Purple Mansion Heart Sutra".

"Alright, I'll go with Steward Ma to take a look."

The Lingmai area of the Linqing Sect is located in the center of the three main peaks: Xuri, Mingyue, and Xingchen.

This is the permanent residence of the inner sect disciples.

The location selected by Steward Ma for Shen Mo is on the Yunhai Cliff in the middle section of the Lingmai area.

The spiritual energy here is denser compared to other areas, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.

Standing on the cliff, one can see the mountain scenery beneath the clouds and mist.

"How is this place?"

The steward Ma pointed to the surrounding scenery.

"This is truly a prime location. Thank you for your hard work, Steward Ma."

Shen Mo stood on the cliff and looked around inside and out, quite satisfied with this place.

He had been to Chen An's cave mansion, his residence, located at the bottom of the spiritual vein terrain. The richness of spiritual energy here far surpassed that place.

It was obvious that Steward Ma had put in a lot of effort to secure such a good position.

Steward Ma knew what he was thinking but didn't take credit for himself: "Steward Ma did contribute a little, but the main reason you were able to register in this area is because of Fellow Daoist's remarkable potential, which the sect approved."

As a Qi Gathering Realm cultivator with all three major dantians open, Shen Mo would undoubtedly receive significant benefits once this information was reported to the sect.

"Regardless, thank you for your hard work, Steward Ma. Shen Mo appreciates your kindness."

Shen Mo didn't take the steward's polite words seriously; he considered them well-deserved.

After all, even if he could receive some benefits, without Steward Ma, who was familiar with the sect's affairs, handling all the procedures would be quite cumbersome.

Upon hearing Shen Mo's gratitude, Steward Ma's smile grew even more pronounced: "Steward Ma can tell that Fellow Daoist is not an ordinary person. If there are any troubles in the future, feel free to come to Steward Ma for help."

"Steward Ma is willing to establish a lasting friendship with Fellow Daoist."

Having practiced in the Linqing Sect for many years, Ma Qian's cultivation had been stuck at the seventh level of the Qi Gathering Realm for many years.

He knew that his potential had been exhausted, and he no longer hoped to break through to the Spiritual Ocean Realm and become an elder of the sect.

His only wish was to find a way to transfer out of the peripheral area.

He had long grown tired of serving as a babysitter for those peripheral disciples.

Shen Mo naturally responded to Steward Ma's frankness.

"Rest assured, Steward Ma. If Shen Mo succeeds in cultivation in the future, I will remember your assistance."

After receiving Shen Mo's promise, Steward Ma accompanied him for a stroll and then left on the pretext of other matters.

Once Steward Ma left, Shen Mo stood alone on the top of the cloud-covered cliff, rubbing his hands in anticipation. "Now that the selection of the cave mansion site is complete, it's time to establish the sect!"

At noon, Shen Mo busied himself and managed to build the cave mansion preliminarily.

He brought all his household items from his previous residence to his new place.

Then, according to his needs, he went to the market and bought some furniture.

The originally empty and spacious mountain gate cave mansion soon had a lively atmosphere.

"Ah, comfortable!"

After a long time of fussing, the initial arrangement was complete. Lying on the vine bed on the cliff, Shen Mo surveyed the scenery before him, feeling satisfied.

In the future, he could settle down here.

"The living conditions here are far superior to those in the peripheral area."

Taking a deep breath of the air, Shen Mo felt a sense of joy.

This place was abundant in spiritual energy, and even the air was much fresher.

"However, something is still missing."

He looked at the empty space in front of him and planned, "In the next few days, I need to find time to build several more houses as alchemy rooms, weapon forging halls, and talisman-making residences."

"Additionally, I can go to the market and buy some spiritual soil to cultivate a few acres of spiritual fields outside my cave mansion, where I can grow spiritual fruits and medicinal herbs."

"Only then can I truly consider it a great success!"

Imagining a solitary life in the immortal mansion, practicing in seclusion, with simple meals and drinks, and spending leisure time in the alchemy and forging rooms at the mountain gate, Shen Mo felt truly content.

At this moment, the Spirit Burrow Rat suddenly jumped onto Shen Mo's lap, begging for food, interrupting his pleasant daydream.

"You lazy creature, don't you dare eat my spiritual fruits and medicinal herbs!"

This little guy was always greedy, so Shen Mo gave it some cooked food as a warning.

"Ying!"

The Spirit Burrow Rat pouted its mouth, making a pitiful and resentful sound.

"At some point, I need to form a spiritual beast contract with the Spirit Burrow Rat. Otherwise, communication will always be difficult."

Although the Spirit Burrow Rat had a human-like nature, its cultivation was still shallow, and it couldn't speak.

Thinking this, Shen Mo took out a bag of cooked food from his storage bag and fed it to the rat.

(End of this chapter)