Longevity: Starting From Getting Down The Mountain And Marrying A Wife

Late at night, during the hour of the tiger.

In the study of the side hall of the Lord's Mansion.

Qin Ben, still awake, stood with his hands behind his back, facing the wall, looking at a large map that almost covered the entire wall.

Silently, an old man with white hair appeared behind him, slightly bowing and calling out, "Second Young Master."

Qin Ben turned around and hurriedly helped him up, saying earnestly, "Uncle Li, you've worked hard!"

"I didn't do anything..."

Li Shu proceeded to explain the situation in detail.

As Qin Ben listened, his expression kept changing, his eyes becoming brighter. Finally, he said, "It seems that Li He Nian's praise of him is not unfounded. This Zhong Yan indeed has some skills!"

Pausing for a moment, he asked, "Is he still a formation master?"

Li Shu shook his head and said, "They deliberately left behind some abandoned remnants. Judging from the formation patterns on the white jade platform, they were created by a second-tier formation master. He didn't hide his cultivation level, as he couldn't do it. In addition, the formation was constructed quite crudely, barely able to operate, but it stopped after a short time. Strictly speaking, it can't even be considered an entry-level formation. He only has a superficial understanding and is just copying others."

Qin Ben nodded and smiled, saying, "That's true. As an outer disciple of the Fire Cloud Sect, he doesn't have the conditions to simultaneously practice talismans and formations."

Li Shu said, "However, although his cultivation level is low, his combat skills are remarkably high. He can participate in the battles of late Qi Refining stage cultivators, seize opportunities, and create chances. He should have experienced numerous life-and-death battles. Such a person has strong survival abilities. As long as he is given time and conditions, he can grow to be very useful."

Qin Ben pondered for a moment and sighed softly, "He has four spiritual roots, which is a bit inferior, but the price is too high. We are short of manpower at the moment, but it should be enough."

Li Shu no longer expressed his opinion and instead asked, "Second Young Master, how is it going on the side of the capital?"

"No major problems. We are waiting for news."

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Inside a hidden tent in the dense forest.

The three of them changed out of their night clothes and put on their normal attire.

Bai Siyuan tended to the arrow wound on his shoulder.

Yang Yanqing swallowed two pills and took out two storage bags, starting to count the spoils.

Law Weapons: Two mid-grade first-tier, three low-grade second-tier, one high-grade second-tier.

Most cultivators have two Law Weapons, one for regular combat and one as a backup or even a trump card. When they reach the late Qi Refining stage, they will usually have an additional flying Law Weapon that is essential.

As for the grade, the highest level of Law Weapon that can be used in the Qi Refining stage is third-tier, whether it is for killing, speed, or other uses, but it usually requires a large amount of spiritual energy support.

A higher grade does not necessarily mean it is better; it needs to be suitable for the user.

Spirit Stones: Three mid-grade, one hundred and eighty-two low-grade.

Pills: Qi Gathering Pills, Origin Returning Pills, Qi Condensation Pills, Fasting Pills, Detoxification Pills... a total of three hundred and twenty-five, mostly common and not very valuable Qi Condensation Pills and healing pills.

Talismans: Flying Sword Talismans, Diamond Talismans, Protective Talismans... various types of talismans, one hundred and twenty-nine in total, mostly second-tier.

Various herbs, materials, and spiritual rice.

There was also a secret technique manual - "Sword Condensation Technique"!

Cultivators carry storage bags for convenience, and they usually keep important things on their person when traveling.

Even if there is danger, they always feel more reliable than any other situation. This is almost a common problem among all cultivators.

Therefore, what they currently have is basically the wealth of two late Qi Refining stage cultivators, far surpassing those in the early and middle stages of Qi Refining.

Not counting the "Sword Condensation Technique," a rough estimate would be around eight thousand low-grade spirit stones, with the majority being the six Law Weapons.

"This deal is profitable!"

Yang Yanqing had a smile on his face as he quickly looked through the "Sword Condensation Technique," saying, "I wonder how powerful it is..."

Zhong Yan said, "He used the 'Fire Cloud Art,' which should be from the Fire Cloud Sect. This cultivation technique was probably obtained through his own secret opportunity."

Bai Siyuan couldn't stop smiling, saying, "Even if the cultivation technique is trash, it should still sell for several thousand spirit stones. Even if it's slightly better, it can be sold for tens of thousands!"

Yang Yanqing nodded, tidied up a bit, and looked at the two of them, asking, "Each of you copy the cultivation technique. I'll find a way to sell it. The spirit stones, pills, and talismans can be used directly. As for the Law Weapons and materials, should we divide them or sell them? If we sell them, it will take some time to do it in batches."

Zhong Yan and Bai Siyuan exchanged glances, and the latter said, "Fellow Daoist Yang has a good plan. Let's sell them all together."

"Alright, both of you trust me, Yang, and I will do my best to sell them at a good price and not let you lose out. Take a closer look."

The spoils were divided.

Zhong Yan said, "I will send a letter to my family."

Yang Yanqing laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhong is truly affectionate, showing such concern for his wives and concubines at home."

After leaving the tent and walking a distance, Zhong Yan took out a second-grade sound transmission talisman and began to cast a spell to condense sound.

He himself had also refined a "sound transmission talisman," but it was only a first-grade superior quality and couldn't reach such a far distance.

At the same time, in the main hall of the Zhong residence, six wives and concubines were still sitting around a table in silence, staring at a talisman on the table with great worry. Xiaohuan, a maid, stood by the side, not daring to make a sound.

If Zhong Yan couldn't return from this trip, they didn't know what to do.

Although everything was arranged properly, as long as they didn't spend recklessly, the Zhong family's wealth was enough to ensure their worry-free lives.

But they were all women, and their children were so young. Without a man to rely on, just thinking about it made them anxious and uneasy.

"Has my husband mentioned what he needs to do?" Xia He looked at Jiang Ping and Yan Sandao and asked softly.

Yan Sandao shook his head, about to speak.

Suddenly, there was a faint buzzing sound, and an invisible light appeared on the talisman on the table, transmitting a voice: "Everything is going smoothly. I will return in a few days."

The group of beauties all stood up, extremely joyful. After hugging each other, they looked at the talisman again, wanting to ask more questions, but as cultivators, they couldn't do so.

Jiang Ping's brows showed signs of fatigue. "Alright, my husband is safe. Everyone, go back and rest."

Xiaohuan let out a sigh of relief and went forward to support Jiang Ping, who had a big belly, together with Dongcao. She smiled and said, "I knew it. Master is blessed and will surely be safe!"

On the other side, Zhong Yan returned to the tent, glanced at Yang and Bai who were meditating, and walked to a corner to lie down. He fell asleep with his clothes on, tightly holding the talisman in his sleeve.

Early the next morning, when the sky was just getting bright, the three of them ran dozens of miles to the nearest village, mounted the prepared horses, and headed towards the market.

Yang Yanqing said, "With this windfall, what are you two planning? Do you want to go to the 'Flying Immortal Pavilion' for some leisure?"

Bai Siyuan laughed heartily, "No need to say it. Just mentioning it already conjures up images in my mind!"

Zhong Yan glanced at them and saw the "comrades-in-arms" look in their eyes, clearly indicating that they had fought together on the battlefield.

Bai Siyuan turned his head and asked, "What about Fellow Daoist Zhong?"

Zhong Yan looked hesitant. "Of course I want to go. I've long heard about the wonders of those brothel cultivators. But my aptitude is poor, and even if I spend all this wealth, it may not lead to much improvement. If I can't keep up with my cultivation, yesterday might have been the only chance for us three to cooperate."

This was the truth.

He definitely wanted to go.

But...

If "Sword Condensation Technique" sold for a good price, he could use thousands or tens of thousands of spirit stones to buy pills to eat, combined with the assistance of the system, it would greatly shorten the time to reach the later stages.

More importantly, if the system's dual cultivation with female cultivators really underwent a major change, and he couldn't marry a wife with spiritual roots in the short term, what should he do?

Even if his willpower was firm enough to resist the temptation of beauty, it would be difficult to resist the attraction of cultivation progress and the prospect of Foundation Building.

At that time, he might lose himself and fall into the brothel, unable to save any money from selling talismans.

Bai Siyuan said, "Fellow Daoist Zhong, you don't need to underestimate yourself. With the identity of a superior-grade talisman master, breaking through to the later stages is only a matter of time."

Yang Yanqing's eyes flickered, and he said generously, "The friendship we three have forged through fighting together is worth only a few hundred spirit stones. Fellow Daoist Zhong, please come with us. I'll treat you!"

Bai Siyuan smiled, "That's too kind. Fellow Daoist Zhong already paid last time."

Zhong Yan couldn't help but feel moved. This guy had the support of the Zhou family from Baiye City and was truly wealthy. A few hundred spirit stones were like a few hundred taels of silver to him.

But obviously, he also wanted to win over and get along well with Zhong Yan, so they could open a talisman shop together in the future.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Yang Yanqing laughed, "Fellow Daoist Zhong, it's the first time I've seen you refuse an invitation!"

Then he joked, pretending to be displeased, "Could it be that you don't give face to Yang?"

Bai Siyuan burst into laughter.

Zhong Yan smiled, "How could I dare?"

If it was just a free ride.

It was really hard to refuse.

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