Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 122: Chapter 52: Erniu Pays a Visit!

”Big Brother!”

It turned out that Wang Erniu’s family had come to visit.

”Uncle Zhou!”

At this moment, a young girl stepped forward to pay respects.

This person was Wang Erniu’s eldest daughter—Lin Xiuyin,

whom Zhou Xun had not seen for several years. She was now eighteen, as beautiful as jade, with lively eyes, appearing pure and charming.

Behind her were two boys who looked exactly alike, they were Wang Erniu’s two sons, Lin You and Wang Shun, around eleven or twelve years old, with red lips and white teeth, obviously inheriting Lin Xue’e’s looks.

Upon seeing Zhou Xun, they immediately knelt down and bowed.

”Please come in!”

Seeing Wang Erniu and his family, Zhou Xun felt elated and welcomed everyone inside.

Upon entering the courtyard, the Profound Armor Armadillo was lying in the yard, sound asleep.

”Big Brother, it seems your Profound Armor Armadillo is about to advance!” Wang Erniu said with a tinge of envy.

At this moment, the Profound Armor Armadillo was already as tall as a human.

”Indeed, this beast took considerable effort since I acquired it, but finally, it has achieved some progress!” Zhou Xun said with a smile, quite satisfied with the armadillo’s growth.

The last time Wang Erniu visited White Cloud Immortal City, he stayed at Zhou Xun’s place and had naturally seen the Profound Armor Armadillo, which was only Tier One Middle-Grade at the time.

Seeing Wang Erniu’s somewhat envious expression, Zhou Xun realized that he too was considering raising a spirit beast.

As a sword cultivator, although one must focus entirely on the sword,

raising a spirit beast for transportation was still acceptable.

According to scripture records, in ancient times, there was a famous sword cultivator who had a Tier Four Giant Eagle as a companion, making a renowned name for himself.

”Erniu, if you have the inclination, you may purchase one. I have a copy of the Beast Taming Heart Method that you can transcribe!”

Zhou Xun recognized his thoughts and promptly offered.

”Thank you so much, Big Brother!” Wang Erniu readily accepted.

Given their relationship, a piece of the Beast Taming Heart Method was naturally no big deal.

Passing through the courtyard, they arrived at the guest hall, where Zhou Xun took out Cloud Mist Tea for hospitality.

This was a Tier Two Spirit Tea, quite expensive, with each ounce valued at hundreds of spirit stones.

”Big Brother, upon receiving your message, I hurried over to congratulate you on your successful Foundation Establishment!”

Wang Erniu expressed his sincere congratulations.

He had long known that his big brother was no ordinary person.

Sure enough, now having successfully established his foundation, he could enjoy two hundred years of life, even earlier than him as a cultivator with a high-grade spiritual root.

However, this was within his expectations.

Wang Erniu then took out a gift from his storage bag and placed it before Zhou Xun.

”This is a Tier Two Middle-Grade Heart-Cleansing Reishi, a token for your successful Foundation Establishment, hoping you won’t dislike it!”

Wang Erniu pointed to the cyan jade box.

Zhou Xun received it and accepted it.

Wang Erniu was nearing Foundation Establishment while supporting a whole family, yet he still presented a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Medicine, showing deep intention and affection.

Then he took out a second gift.

Zhou Xun was slightly puzzled.

”This one is prepared by the Patriarch, brought by me!”

”The Patriarch’s original words are, ’The Lin family’s gift is a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemy Inheritance, wishing Alchemist Zhou success in Foundation Establishment!’

”Patriarch Lin is thoughtful!”

Zhou Xun expressed his gratitude and then accepted it too.

The current Patriarch of the Lin Family was precisely Lin Xueying’s uncle—Lin Anshu.

”Big Brother, the Patriarch also asked me to inquire if you are willing to return to the Lin Family and take on the position once held by Master Yun Ku!” Wang Erniu continued.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun shook his head.

”I have already taken up the position of Honored Guest Elder at White Cloud Immortal City, I’m afraid I must decline Patriarch Lin’s kind offer!”

Seeing this, Wang Erniu did not press the topic further.

He was merely relaying a message.

Afterward, the two chatted about matters related to breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Wang Erniu listened very seriously; he was currently at Peak Qi Refining, about to establish his foundation, and naturally took it to heart.

Although the foundation establishment of sword cultivators and dharma cultivators differed, there was always something to refer to.

Furthermore, given their relationship, Zhou Xun explained everything without reservation.

Wang Erniu gained a lot from it.

”Erniu, I see you have reached Peak Qi Refining Cultivation. When do you plan to break through?” Zhou Xun asked with concern.

”Having chosen the path of sword cultivation, Erniu is dull and dares not hope for a high-grade foundation establishment. For a middle-grade foundation, I still want to plan a little,”

”I have one Heaven and Earth Essence Qi provided by the Lin Family, and am short of two!”

”A year from now, Golden Cloud Valley will open. I plan to make a full effort to fight for that Geng Metal Sharp Qi!”

Golden Cloud Valley is a peculiar area in Xui Country, located between White Cloud Immortal City and Juntian City, spanning thousands of miles.

This place is rich in Geng Metal Qi, where Powerful Qi normally sweeps through, making the outer region barely accessible for True Pill Cultivators, but one small mistake can lead to a serious injury. The central region, for a True Pill Cultivator entering, is ten deaths without life.

Though the area is peculiar and dangerous, it has produced many treasures.

Geng Metal Sharp Qi is one of them.

Besides this, there are many spiritual medicines and ores.

It can be called a treasure trove.

More surprisingly, every fifty years, the intense Powerful Qi there will weaken for several days.

Then, it is the chance for cultivators to enter and acquire treasures.

Wang Erniu’s plan is to seize the timing a year from now when Geng Metal Qi weakens, to enter and seek treasures.

Contending to obtain the Geng Metal Sharp Qi inside.

”Do you know how many cultivators will gather in Golden Cloud Valley a year from now?”

”Those from Xui Country, and even the surrounding cultivation countries’ cultivators, will likely come!”

”By then, the matter of killing for treasure will probably be countless, and given your current Qi Cultivation Stage, you would be at the bottom there. Big Brother still advises you to act cautiously!”

Zhou Xun frowned slightly, not optimistic about this so-called treasure hunt in Golden Cloud Valley.

He then continued:

”As for Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, I just happen to have one, named ’Black Cloud Evil Qi,’ and it can assist your Foundation Establishment for now, and you can return it to me after your Foundation Establishment!”

”As for the last one,”

”In two years, it will be time for White Cloud Immortal City’s decennial auction, such a grand event will surely feature Essence Qi for auction.”

”Moreover, there is less than a year until Golden Cloud Valley opens, and it is possible to find the Geng Metal Sharp Qi you want at the auction!”

”At that time, if you just buy it, with three types of Essence Qi in hand, the Foundation Establishment will have no worries!”

Zhou Xun said.

After all, this was for Wang Erniu; had it been someone else, Zhou Xun wouldn’t care about their life or death.

However, he also felt a bit puzzled.

”Big Brother makes sense, but as a sword cultivator, I need to cultivate a forward-going momentum, otherwise, even with three types of Essence Qi gathered, I fear I won’t be able to forge a Sword Foundation!”

Wang Erniu explained.

The path of a sword cultivator requires integrating the grand momentum in one’s heart with the sword, merging sword momentum into one.

This is also why sword cultivators possess exceptionally high power.

But subsequently, if the grand momentum in the heart is broken, the sword momentum will no longer exist, and the sword cultivator can no longer be called a sword cultivator.

There will be no difference between them and ordinary dharma cultivators wielding flying swords.

Seeing Wang Erniu’s fiery eyes and resolute spirit, Zhou Xun chose not to persuade him further.