Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

14: Chapter 14 A Bountiful HarvestAt the ruins of the Li Family, three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators conversed for a long time, seemingly finalizing an agreement, before each transformed into a streak of rainbow light and departed in different directions.

After the three Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators left, streaks of light appeared from all directions, maintaining a certain distance from each other. These were Small Cultivators and Loose Cultivators from the nearby area, all hoping to try their luck and salvage something.

A Loose Cultivator at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer glanced at the site where Peng Hao and his wife had fought the Middle-Aged Man, feeling inwardly shocked. In a battle of this caliber, the mere aftermath could severely injure or even kill a Middle Stage Qi Refining Cultivator like him.

Several small hills had been leveled, and terrifying, hideous cracks spread in all directions. At the center was a massive ravine, torn open by the immense energy.

In the center of the battlefield, a headless corpse lay stiffly, and not far from it rested a head whose eyes were wide open in death. Its pupils were blood-red, and two streams of bloody tears ran down, speaking of unwillingness and hatred.

On the other side, Chen Fufeng and Yuan Feng had flown along the direction of Liyuan Plains for a long time. Seeing that no one was pursuing them, they switched from flying to walking, their steps steady and composed, giving no cause for suspicion.

Yuan Feng shrunk his size and hid inside the sleeve on Chen Fufeng’s left arm. He sent a voice transmission, saying, ”What a great harvest, Old Chen! This is truly seeking wealth amidst danger. Murder and arson bring a golden belt!”

The appearance of the Middle-Aged Man and the Peng Hao Couple was unexpected, but fortunately, the outcome was favorable.

Furthermore, Chen Fufeng’s Seventh Layer of Qi Refining cultivation played a major role, giving the Peng Hao Couple the illusion that even if this person had consumed Forbidden Drugs like the Blood Burst Pill, he still wouldn’t pose much of a threat to them.

Besides, if you’ve already consumed a Forbidden Drug, wouldn’t you fight with all your might?

With this mindset, the Peng Hao Couple launched their strongest strike, aiming for a decisive blow against the Middle-Aged Man, resulting in both sides being heavily injured.

However, they had kept a trick up their sleeve: if Chen Fufeng were to turn against them, they would simply eliminate him as well, gaining an extra windfall.

Unfortunately, they failed to account for the Anomaly that was Yuan Feng. Even in their prime, facing Yuan Feng would give them a headache, let alone when they were near the end of their strength.

As for the Middle-Aged Man, it goes without saying that he was already injured and heavily exhausted after destroying the Li Family. Even with a Forbidden Drug, he couldn’t last much longer.

Chen Fufeng’s complexion was somewhat pale. The Medicinal Pill he consumed was called the Spirit Dew Qi Circulation Pill, which could accelerate the speed of spiritual power circulation in the Dantian and Qi Sea by several folds, achieving an explosive effect without harming his Foundation.

This type of Medicinal Pill doesn’t boost strength as much as a Forbidden Drug, but its advantage lies in low risk, controllability, and long duration. In terms of price, it is significantly more expensive than Forbidden Drugs.

Chen Fufeng had anticipated this situation when he previously purchased resources at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, so he gritted his teeth and spent eighty-one Spirit Stones to buy three Spirit Dew Qi Circulation Pills. He now had two left.

Finding a relatively secluded spot, he took out twelve Formation Flags and set up a Formation to conceal his aura and figure. Chen Fufeng then plopped down; tonight had been too stimulating, and he hadn’t fully recovered yet.

”Let’s check the haul, Old Chen.” Yuan Feng dropped down from his shoulder and took out a Storage Ring and a Storage Pouch. ”That guy actually had a Storage Ring. Looks like he was quite wealthy.”

Most Cultivators can only afford a Storage Pouch. Storage Rings are generally only owned by Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators or core members of large Families.

No other reason, just one word: expensive.

Although Storage Pouches are cheap, their space capacity is small and they can’t hold much.

Storage Rings are expensive for a reason; their capacity is usually very large. The smallest ones have a capacity as large as a house and can hold many items.

Chen Fufeng took out Peng Hao’s Storage Pouch to examine it, a look of joy appearing on his face: ”This guy has a decent fortune, totaling three hundred and twenty-eight Low-Grade Spirit Stones, plus several bottles of Medicinal Pills specifically for Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators, and some first grade upper rank Talismanic Incantations. Hmm... what is this?”

Saying this, he took out a magnificent Magical Artifact—a purple garment worn by a woman. Light gauze drifted, streams of light rotated, and the embedded crystals shone dazzlingly like star sand, resembling a Heavenly Garment of the Nine Heavens.

”This must be what that Thick-Browed Cultivator bought for his wife.” Yuan Feng’s eyes revealed a strange look, and he chuckled, ”Old Chen, I don’t need to tell you how to handle this, right?”

Chen Fufeng’s ears turned red, and he lightly coughed twice, putting the purple garment back into the Storage Pouch and continuing to examine the contents.

”This guy probably spent most of his money buying that Magical Artifact. The only remaining Magical Artifact is that Large Saber, which is already damaged,” Chen Fufeng said after a quick inspection.

Besides these items, the Storage Pouch also contained a Cultivation Technique called the Xin Mang Drinking Moon Art, which was Fourth-Grade. It belonged to the Xin Metal element, and cultivating it to Foundation Establishment could achieve the Fourth-Grade immortal foundation [Xin Drinking Moon].

After examining Peng Hao’s Storage Pouch, Chen Fufeng began inspecting Liu Mei’s Storage Pouch. Inside, besides some items for women,

there were also over two hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, plus some Medicinal Pills for cultivation, essential Talismanic Incantations for traveling, and a Heavy Armor-type Magical Artifact, first grade upper rank, which must have been prepared for Peng Hao.

Seeing these items, Chen Fufeng felt a strange pang of discomfort in his heart, but it was quickly suppressed by his firm resolve.

This is the cruelty of the Cultivation World. If he hadn’t fought for it today, how could he have obtained these items?

Without these things, the Chen Family would likely need to spend much more time to grow stronger.

All things considered, once one steps onto the path of cultivation, only one word matters: strive!

If you don’t strive, you will be stuck at the bottom forever, easily bullied by others, without even the chance to resist!

Besides the items mentioned above, Liu Mei’s Storage Pouch also contained a Cultivation Technique called the Kan Ze Sun Trapping Art. It belonged to the Kan Water element, and cultivating it to Foundation Establishment could achieve the Fourth-Grade immortal foundation [Kan Sun Trapping].

”These two Cultivation Techniques must be complementary. With these two techniques, my Chen Family has now gathered Fourth-Grade Cultivation Techniques corresponding to the Fire, Water, and Metal elements of the Five Elements. Development and growth are just around the corner!”

Chen Fufeng’s heart was surging. If he hadn’t come out to fight for the Li Family, this ’Fat Sheep,’ how could he have acquired these things.

Afterward, the fervor in his heart subsided, and he calmed down, sighing, ”One must not underestimate the people of the world.”

The three Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators who appeared today—just the Peng Hao Couple alone cultivated Fourth-Grade Cultivation Techniques. Their strength could be called Elite among their peers, significantly stronger than ordinary Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators who practice Third-Grade Cultivation Methods.

When he was young, he fell off a cliff and obtained a Legacy from an Ancient Cultivator. The Cultivation Technique he practices is merely the Fourth-Grade Crimson Central Separating Flame Art. If he encounters a Cultivator practicing a Fifth-Grade Cultivation Technique, he would likely be defeated quickly.

There is no absolute fairness in this world, only relative fairness.

Some people are born in Rome, while others will never reach Rome in their entire lives.

Hmph!

Chen Fufeng exhaled a mouthful of stale air, calmed his mind, and immediately extended his Divine Thought into the Storage Ring left behind by the Middle-Aged Man.

”Holy cow, it’s so big. It must be thirty zhang across.”

Yuan Feng scratched his head and asked, ”How is it? What good things are inside?”

”Brother Yuan, don’t rush, let me see.” Chen Fufeng swept his Divine Thought across it and nearly cried out in surprise. ”Did the Li Family have this much wealth, or did this guy obtain the Legacy of some Ancient Cultivator? His wealth is a bit too abundant.”

In the Middle-Aged Man’s Storage Ring, there were over a thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones alone, plus dozens of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, full of spiritual power and emitting light!

One Mid-Grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones. This is just the standard price; the actual exchange often involves a considerable premium.

In this One Thousand Four Hundred Li Liming Town, this is a valuable item that is rarely traded.

Throughout Liming Town, only the strongholds of the Three Major Foundation Establishment Families possess second-tier spirit veins capable of producing Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. Other forces can only look on enviously or spend a large amount of money to exchange for them.

Yuan Feng, on the side, was much calmer. Spirit Stones are equivalent to cash, and naturally, the more the merrier.

Besides, how much is this total? It hasn’t even broken ten thousand. There’s nothing to be surprised about.

Chen Fufeng suppressed his excitement and continued to examine the Storage Ring.

”Three first grade upper rank Magical Artifacts, about ten bottles of Late Stage Qi Refining level Medicinal Pills, five bottles of Medicinal Pills for Peak Qi Refining Cultivators to condense spiritual power, three high-grade first-tier Talismanic Incantations, a number of first grade upper rank Talismanic Incantations, and some miscellaneous ancient books. Judging by their appearance, they are very old and must have been dug out from some ruins.”

As he spoke, several Bronze Fragments appeared in Chen Fufeng’s hand. He pieced them together, and the patterns on them interconnected, looking like a map.

Unfortunately, this map was mostly incomplete, making it impossible to discern the specific location.

Chen Fufeng’s expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, ”Brother Yuan, this person likely obtained an Opportunity from an Ancient Ruin or ancient Immortal Cave. I just don’t know why he attacked the Li Family. Perhaps it’s related to these Bronze Fragments!”