Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds

"It's this very immortal seed..." Xu Xing's consciousness was immersed in his Sea of Consciousness, his gaze fixed on the slightly yellow seed floating within. The Kunlun Mirror also resided in his Sea of Consciousness. However, the Kunlun Mirror's existence was rather unique. It wasn't like any other Artifact, as it could not be easily seen. It was more like it had carved out an alternate dimension within the Sea of Consciousness, taking up residence there. No one else could perceive the Kunlun Mirror's existence.

But at this moment, this immortal seed seemed drawn to the Kunlun Mirror. Or rather, the Kunlun Mirror had actively revealed its location, attracting the immortal seed, their auras faintly blending.

"There's no need to rush back into the Dimension of Emperor Jin," Xu Xing thought. "Finding Kuimen Daoist Lord to exchange for Returning Core Realm and Dao Pill Realm resources is the top priority."

Xu Xing collected his thoughts and sent a voice transmission talisman to Kui Qi.

With his status, he could have met Kuimen Daoist Lord directly, but doing so would not conform to rules and etiquette. Even in the mortal world, formalities like exchanging name cards existed; the rules in the Cultivation World were even more numerous. To find Kuimen Daoist Lord, he first had to go through his direct disciple, Kui Qi. It would be more appropriate for him to have an audience after Kui Qi relayed the request.

「Seven days passed.」

Xu Xing finally received a voice transmission talisman from Kui Qi. "Junior Brother Xu, please come with me," it read.

They met at a restaurant on Sealed Demon Island. Kui Qi's demeanor was much colder than usual, and he was not as talkative as before. After leading Xu Xing into a private room, Kui Qi didn't drink a sip of Spirit Tea or even sit on a stool.

He uttered only that single sentence, then turned to leave.

Seeing this, Xu Xing's heart skipped a beat.

With my status as a first-class genuine transmission, even without a Dao Lord's protection, such a blatant display of worldly disdain shouldn't happen. Kui Qi must have been instructed by Kuimen Daoist Lord to act this way.

"Master wouldn't be mistaken about Kuimen Daoist Lord being a true friend. Thousands of years of friendship wouldn't sour so quickly..."

"So..."

Xu Xing followed behind Kui Qi, his mind racing, and he quickly arrived at an answer.

Kui Qi's indifference, seemingly a rejection from Kuimen Daoist Lord, was actually... a form of protection and a subtle warning.

"Is he telling me to leave Sealed Demon Island, this place of trouble, as soon as possible? Could the Family Line of Aristocratic Families have sensed Sect Master Ren Yuanrui's secret decree?" Xu Xing speculated.

Considering Kuimen Daoist Lord's character, he wouldn't stoop to being a heartless villain. Even if he were such a person, he wouldn't be so obvious about it. If Kuimen Daoist Lord treated him—the legacy disciple of Giant Sword Daoist Monarch—so coldly today, how could other Dao Lords genuinely associate with Kuimen Daoist Lord in the future after witnessing it?

"Once I get the resources, I'll leave immediately and not linger for a moment!" he resolved.

The journey from the restaurant to Kuimen Daoist Lord's Cave Mansion took only the time to drink a cup of tea.

The two of them stopped at the Cave Mansion entrance.

"Master, I have brought Junior Brother Xu," Kui Qi bowed respectfully and said.

After a moment's wait, the Cave Mansion door remained closed, but Kuimen Daoist Lord's resonant voice emanated from within. "Xu Xing, what is your request?"

"Out of consideration for the close friendship I once shared with your Master... I will help you this one time. I give you only one hour to consider," Kuimen Daoist Lord said gravely.

One hour?

Standing beside Kui Qi, Xu Xing's eyes flickered. He had already deduced the reasons behind Kuimen Daoist Lord's coldness on the way here.

When Kuimen Daoist Lord mentioned one hour, it likely wasn't for me to consider my request. It was a hint that a great change, a crisis, would befall me in one hour.ŸŸŸ

How could an ordinary person seeking an audience with a Dao Lord possibly take an hour to decide what help to ask for? That would be an offense of disrespect.

"I, Xu Xing, request the Yellow Court Pill and some Dragon Essence Quintessence Sand," Xu Xing stated his needs. These were some of the scarce resources for the Returning Core Realm and Dao Pill Realm.

"Permitted!"

"I just wonder, what resources will you offer in exchange?" Kuimen Daoist Lord asked after a brief silence from within the Cave Mansion.

Xu Xing dared not delay or be careless. He quickly laid out all his Spirit Pearls and other resources. These were not enough to tempt Kuimen Daoist Lord into greed.

After three or four breaths, a Pill Bottle and a Jade Box appeared at the entrance of Kuimen Daoist Lord's Cave Mansion.

"Inside the Pill Bottle are thirteen Grade One Yellow Court Pills. Inside the Jade Box is a portion of Dragon Essence Quintessence Sand, totaling 1,300 units, equivalent to one bushel. You may inspect them."

"The resources you offer for exchange are worth only 9,200,000 Spirit Shells. The resources I am giving you are valued at approximately 13,000,000 Spirit Shells. You still owe me nearly four million..."

"This debt must be repaid in full within 300 years. Otherwise..."

Here, Kuimen Daoist Lord paused, saying no more.

But his unspoken meaning was clear: if Xu Xing failed to repay the debt after 300 years, he would face the enmity of a Nascent Soul Daoist Lord.

"Disciple understands," Xu Xing nodded.

He then opened the Jade Box and Pill Bottle to verify the resources.