Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds

Several hundred thousand Spirit Shells. It was not a small sum.

"Elder Zheng, I wonder how much these resources are worth..." Xu Xing didn't rush to speak. He used the teacup lid to skim the foam from his tea and took a few sips before retrieving a Storage Bag and placing it on the table. He had sold the three-acre spiritual field on Lingyin Peak for 300,000 Spirit Shells. The wealth of a True Disciple was unimaginable to ordinary disciples.

These are resources for breaking through to the Returning Core Realm... Elder Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

Among all resources in the Cultivation World, cultivation resources were the most precious. Especially the cultivation resources True Disciples like Xu Xing needed to break through to the Returning Core Realm; each pill was flawless. For instance, the Golden Marrow Pills and Crystal Jade Pills Xu Xing had purchased for his breakthrough to the Immortal Foundation Middle Stage were worth tens of thousands of Spirit Shells per bottle, and they were the best pills for cultivators at the Same Stage. Ordinary cultivators typically consumed substitutes for pills like Crystal Jade Pills and Golden Marrow Pills; these were much cheaper, costing only a few thousand Spirit Shells per bottle, but they contained pill toxins.

"Three Golden Valley Pills, each worth 20,000 Spirit Shells; half a bottle of Jade Dew Pills, worth about 70,000 Spirit Shells; and Cold Frost Divine Mud, which enhances Elixir Qi..." Elder Zheng calculated each item. "These resources amount to approximately 730,000 Spirit Shells." He offered the best price a True Disciple could receive.

However, after stating this, he looked at Xu Xing sternly. "Xu True Disciple, although the Immortal Palace does not prohibit disciples from selling resources bestowed by the Sect, do you understand the consequences of your actions today?"

The guiding principles of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace were clearly stated from the very beginning when selecting disciples for the Immortal Journey. The choice lay in one's own hands; no one could interfere.

If Xu Xing were not a First-class Genuine Transmission, Elder Zheng probably wouldn't have bothered with a reminder today and would have simply accepted the resources. As for Xu Xing's future, whether he lived or died, or strayed from his cultivation path, Elder Zheng wouldn't have cared in the slightest.

"Xu True Disciple, the resources you've sold here to me, Zheng, today, I will present every item to the Sect..." Elder Zheng added.

The Sect certainly didn't lack resources for the Returning Core Realm. But since Xu Xing had chosen to sell them today, the Sect would not provide such resources to him in the future. This held true even if Xu Xing were to stagnate in the Immortal Foundation Realm, making no further progress!

"I appreciate your good intentions, Elder Zheng. However, now that I have reached the Void Elixir Realm, these resources seem redundant..." Xu Xing took a sip of tea, a smile on his face.

He had long since memorized the Sect's rules and regulations. Therefore, the cultivation resources he had presented to Elder Zheng this time were only for cultivation realms below the Void Elixir Realm; he had not taken out the resources for the Jade Liquid Realm.

"So, that's the case..." Elder Zheng's expression softened, and he nodded slightly. "It is perfectly reasonable to sell surplus cultivation resources in exchange for useful items."

He had heard Xu Xing's explanation and also noted that the cultivation resources in the Storage Bag did not include those required for the Jade Liquid and Condensing Pill Realms.

"If Xu True Disciple wishes to buy a Killing Formation for venturing into a Secret Realm, I, Zheng, would not recommend a higher-level Killing Formation. Firstly, they are difficult to master, and secondly, setting them up takes too long..." Elder Zheng looked at Xu Xing, explaining why he wasn't suggesting other third-level Killing Formations.

The first, the Sea-Breaking Flood Dragon Formation, was suitable for engaging single opponents.

The second, the Eight-Sided Golden Lock Formation, integrated a Killing Formation, Trapping Array, and Illusion Array, making it suitable for dealing with multiple opponents.

The third, the Corpse Bone Poison-Sealing Formation, while not as potent as the first two, had the advantage of being cheaper, costing over 100,000 Spirit Shells less.

His recommendations for the three Killing Formations were well-reasoned.

"730,000 Spirit Shells might be a little short, but as a First-class Genuine Transmission, the Flying Feather Pavilion offers you a twenty percent discount. You can afford the first Sea-Breaking Flood Dragon Formation and the second Eight-Sided Golden Lock Formation. If you decide you no longer need them later, you can simply sell them back to the Sect," Elder Zheng said.

His meaning was clear: since Xu Xing had the funds, he shouldn't skimp on important matters and compromise the bigger picture. After all, a First-class Genuine Transmission like him wouldn't be short of such minor sums. Once Xu Xing advanced to the Returning Core Realm and his status rose, several hundred thousand Spirit Shells for a formation would not be a significant amount for him.

"What Elder Zheng intends is also what I intend," Xu Xing nodded, not refusing Elder Zheng's kind offer.

If he were purchasing a Killing Formation elsewhere, Elder Zheng's words might carry a hint of salesmanship. But buying from the Flying Feather Pavilion, established by his own Sect, removed such concerns. With the discount, the prices of these two Killing Formations in the Flying Feather Pavilion were already extremely low, almost at cost. If he were to sell these two Killing Formations on the Black Market, he could make a profit of at least a hundred thousand Spirit Shells. However, if the Sect discovered such reselling, the punishment would be severe, making any gain not worth the loss.

"After the twenty percent discount, the two formations come to 710,000 Spirit Shells. This leaves me with 20,000 Spirit Shells from my initial offer," Xu Xing stated. "I, your Junior Brother, will cover the remaining cost. Elder Zheng, please also help me get a Third-level Spirit Talisman."

Compared to the expensive Magic Formations, Talismans of the same level were much cheaper, mostly priced at over a hundred thousand Spirit Shells.

As he spoke, he took out his remaining Spirit Shells and handed them to Elder Zheng. A Third-level Spirit Talisman from the Flying Feather Pavilion, after the discount, cost around seventy to eighty thousand Spirit Shells.

"Very well. I will have my Manager fetch them from the warehouse for Xu True Disciple," Elder Zheng nodded, accepting the Storage Bag and the Purple Ribbon Gold Seal from Xu Xing. He prepared to use the seal to record the day's transaction.

Sealed Demon Pan Palace... True Disciple of the Giant Sword Lineage, Xu Xing... Seeing the seal script characters on the Gold Seal, Elder Zheng's pupils constricted. No wonder.

Xu Xing, Seventh in the Human Rankings, was a name renowned throughout East Huangzhou. As "businessmen" of the Flying Feather Pavilion, they made it a point to study every issue of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Three Ranks from the Shadow Assassination Hall to avoid offending important guests. Compared to ordinary First-class Genuine Transmissions, Xu Xing, ranking Seventh in the Human Rankings, undoubtedly held a more prestigious status.

However, Elder Zheng was experienced. After a brief moment of surprise, he regained his usual composure.

"When you fetch the two sets of Array Banners and the Third-level Talisman, get an extra Third-level Talisman," he instructed the Manager via voice transmission.

...

An extra Third-level Talisman was in the Storage Bag. Xu Xing naturally noticed it.

After thanking Elder Zheng, he departed Blue Sacred Island, riding his Escaping Light. He paid little mind to this minor gesture.

If his strength and status had been low, he would never have accepted this extra Third-level Talisman, fearing a trap. But given his current status, he didn't need to worry too much about the "benefits" of this single Third-level Talisman.

To bring him down within the Sect, one Third-level Talisman wouldn't be enough. If he truly reached a point where such a minor accusation could topple him... then the fault would certainly not lie with this single Third-level Talisman.

Cultivation wasn't just about fighting and killing; sometimes, blending in with the mundane world was crucial. The Sect groomed First-class Genuine Transmissions as potential high-level members.

Integrity and incorruptibility were suitable for officialdom but definitely not for the Cultivation World. It was like an Emperor selecting a Crown Prince; a prince's integrity wasn't necessarily a bonus. On the contrary, being "inflexible" was a demerit. Upright Officials often become isolated ministers.

...

After leaving Blue Sacred Island, Xu Xing followed the path predicted by his Fate Deduction. Even the timing was not off by the slightest fraction. He was terrified of any deviations.

Along the way, he began refining the two sets of Array Banners. With his Tenth Heaven Immortal Destiny: Clear Array, his refinement of the Array Banners was enhanced. In just one month, he had refined seventy to eighty percent of both sets.

After taking the corpse of the Ancient White Tiger Demon Saint, he cautiously infiltrated the island where the Ancient Teleportation Array was located.

The Fate Deduction was flawless. He is indeed undergoing Nirvana at this time... After breaking through several layers of Formations in the Earth Palace, Xu Xing found a huge, budding white lotus deep within.

The white lotus was about three to four zhang in size, shimmering radiantly and emitting an enchanting light. Inside, a young man with delicate features lay naked, his eyes tightly closed.

World Purifying White Lotus Formation... A third-level Formation. Xu Xing's eyes flickered. He slapped his Storage Bag, and a set of gray Array Banners appeared in his palm.

There were twelve command flags in total. This was the Sea-Breaking Flood Dragon Formation.

To prevent anyone attempting to break the Formation from knowing the location of the main Array Banner, the main banner and the auxiliary banners were identical, making them indistinguishable.