nownovels Chapter 9 Furnace? A Treasure Gathering Cauldron!
Chapter 9 Furnace? A Treasure Gathering Cauldron!
The night was cool and still, and all was quiet.
Deep within the Fang family mansion, a black light, sharp as a black dragon, shone forth.
"The Black Dragon Saber Technique is indeed domineering and fierce," Fang Qi said, sitting down on the steps in front of the house after finishing demonstrating the technique. "However, too much force can break easily."
This martial art, obtained from the female assassin, encompasses the complete techniques for developing strength in all four limbs and bones during the Ming Jin stage.
Although there was a trick involved, he saw it immediately.
A cultivator who deals with spiritual energy all day long, if he can't even see the difference in his internal energy, then he might as well not bother cultivating.
After correcting this trick, the evolution speed of the "Hun Yuan Gong" on the [Nine Heavens Mysterious Mirror] increased significantly.
In just half a night, Fang Qi mastered the complete secrets of the Hundred Bone Techniques.
Therefore, the Mingjin realm was no longer a challenge for him.
"Once enough qi and blood are accumulated, the remaining twenty-odd bones will be able to connect on their own."
Fang Qi roughly estimated that if he continued to take the tonics, he would be able to reach the peak of the Ming Jin stage in about a month.
"If we could get our hands on a secret medicine like chalcedony ointment, the time could be shortened even further."
In his hand, the black blade reflected a cold light.
The Black Dragon Society suffered a setback this time, and the female assassin disappeared without a trace. They are unlikely to let this go easily.
"An individual's ability to manage resources is ultimately limited. Organizations like the Black Dragon Society, which pool and control resources, clearly have a greater advantage."
"Perhaps I should also establish an organization." Fang Qi ran his fingers along the blade, his eyes like a cold pool in the deep night.
"But building from scratch is too slow; something ready-made is definitely much faster."
He applied slight pressure with his five fingers.
Clang!
The Black Dragon Society's black blade snapped in two.
......
In the cultivation world, at the Eastern Sun Sect, in the seventh region of Biyang Lake.
Fang Qi walked along the lake shore, scattering fish food as he went.
One after another, blood-red carp fought tooth and nail for the few resources that leaked from his fingertips.
The lake waters churned, and every piece of flesh and blood was about to unleash a bloody storm.
"One, two... seven!"
While the fish were feeding, Fang Qi counted them and found that the number of large crucian carp weighing about 1 jin (500 grams) in the lake had increased by another one.
The largest one weighed almost two pounds.
Blood Qi Powder is just an ordinary body-refining medicine, but Blood Carp is, after all, only a half-demon. It's normal for it to grow this big after eating it for several months.
Fang Qi even complained that he was growing too slowly.
He tossed two pieces of specially prepared flesh, each weighing over twenty pounds, into the lake, enveloped in spiritual energy.
The fish, smelling the blood, immediately sank to the bottom.
The lake surface returned to calm.
Fang Qi washed the wooden bucket and returned the way he came.
Before they had even left the lakeside area, they saw a person running towards them.
"Junior Brother Fang! We've finally found you!"
Ning Yanzu was as excited as if he were seeing an old flame. He flipped his hand and pulled out a shiny spirit stone. "I want three more buckets of this secret fish food!"
He took the fish food back and tried it. The fish not only loved it, but it also made them grow bigger than with regular fish food.
If you feed them every day, why worry about not raising a large, pound-sized crucian carp?
So, Ning Yanzu searched Fang Qi's residence and Biyang Lake for several days before finally catching him.
Looking at Fang Qi, he was full of energy and high spirits.
Ning Yanzu knew that his junior brother Fang had been missing for several days, so he must have gone to Steward Wang's place to practice the Dragon Yang Secret Technique.
I just got back, so I definitely brought some special fish food with me.
Seeing Ning Yanzu's appearance, Fang Qi found it amusing, but feigned difficulty:
"What a coincidence, I just finished feeding the fish, and I've lost more than three buckets, not even a pound."
"Gone?" Ning Yanzu exclaimed anxiously. "How could it be gone? Let me see!"
He took the wooden buckets from Fang Qi's hands and examined them one by one.
Eleven large barrels, all empty.
The lake reflected Ning Yanzu's ashen face.
Without specially prepared fish food, he cannot raise large, blood-red crucian carp weighing over 1 pound.
Without the Big Blood Carp, he's definitely doomed by the end of the month!
"Junior brother!" Ning Yanzu shoved the spirit stones into Fang Qi's hand. "You must have a way to help your senior brother!"
"This..." Fang Qi was silent for a moment, then said seriously, "There is indeed a way, but I don't know if Senior Brother is willing."
"Please tell me, junior brother." Ning Yanzu was practically kneeling.
Fang Qi calmly put away the spirit stones, looked around once, and then whispered:
"The fish farm is short-staffed. Deacon Wang has mentioned it to me several times, but unfortunately, my cultivation level is too low to handle the job."
Ning Yanzu's face darkened upon hearing this.
He understood the meaning behind Fang Qi's words.
The fish farm is short of staff, but that's a pretense; the real reason is to practice the Dragon Yang Secret Technique with Steward Wang.
But as a dignified eight-foot-tall man, having reached the third level of Qi Refining in just one and a half years, there is absolutely no way he would do such a thing.
Seeing that Ning Yanzu remained silent, Fang Qi added another sentence:
"The monthly salary is five spirit stones, plus two bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, which can also be exchanged for special fish food. But, to be honest, Senior Brother, Deacon Wang is very demanding, and the work is not easy... Never mind, never mind, Senior Brother, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Ning Yanzu's body trembled.
Is the treatment for a furnace cauldron really that good?
His expression changed, and he struggled internally.
He didn't really struggle much; almost instantly, he made his decision.
With a serious expression, he said, "Under Steward Wang's management, the fish market has always been very well-organized. Even if we don't go, it's best to avoid discussing it to prevent getting into trouble."
The fewer people who know about such a shameful thing as a furnace and cauldron, the better, so as not to harm the other fellow disciples.
Such arduous tasks should be done by Ning Yanzu!
"Since you don't have any fish food, junior brother, I'll be leaving now."
Five spirit stones, two bottles of Qi-gathering pills, and ten buckets of specially made fish food—this isn't a furnace, it's clearly a treasure-gathering cauldron!
Ning Yanzu couldn't wait any longer.
Fang Qi rubbed the spirit stone, a slight smile playing on his lips.
......
Chushengfang City.
With the Xiaodongtian Grand Competition approaching, the market is becoming increasingly lively.
There are quite a few late-stage Qi Refining cultivators among the crowd, though they rarely show their faces.
Fang Qi even saw several Qi Refining Perfection experts.
In terms of selling treasures, it was unprecedented and unparalleled.
Top-grade spirit swords, elixirs, talismans, and other treasures that were previously auctioned off can now be seen at every few stalls.
Even more outrageous, some people are even selling the magical artifacts used for Foundation Establishment repairs.
Although most of them were incomplete, they were still Foundation Establishment Realm artifacts, and even a small fragment attracted a large number of cultivators to fight over them.
Fang Qi watched from afar, his heart burning with excitement.
Although I didn't get any secret medicines when I returned from the Republic of China era, I did bring back a lot of Blood Qi Powder.
Taking advantage of the popularity of the Small Cave Heaven Grand Competition, he sold it for twenty spirit stones, which can be considered as having some value.
"I'd better forget about magical artifacts; with my limited spiritual power, I'm afraid I can't even activate them."
After watching the excitement for a while, Fang Qi began to buy what he needed.
"Buy more Qi Gathering Pills. My body refinement has reached the mid-stage, so I can't neglect Qi cultivation."
"We also need to strengthen our protective measures. The spirit sword is good, but a mid-grade spirit sword is too expensive. A low-grade one is just right."
"I also need to prepare a few talismans, but unfortunately Senior Brother Xiao isn't here, so I'll have to buy them from his stall."
After wandering around for a while, Fang Qi had five bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, three Fire Separation Talismans, and two Protective Talismans in his hand.
The market is bustling; not only are things selling quickly, but there are also more treasures to buy, and consumables like pills and talismans are even cheaper.
But not everything is cheap.
For example, a low-grade flying sword, originally worth a dozen spirit stones, has now been inflated to over twenty.
Fang Qi compared five or six options and finally decided not to buy.
Although earning spirit stones is quite easy, one shouldn't be a philanthropist.
"Of the twenty-one spirit stones, eighteen have been spent, leaving three. One will be used to exchange for a gold leaf, one for cultivation, and one for future use."
Having bought what he needed and even having some spirit stones left over, Fang Qi was satisfied and walked along the main road, preparing to leave the market and return to cultivate.
"Don't miss out! Unbelievable clearance sale! The entire formation is explained, for only five gold leaves!"
Five golden leaves and a book on formations?
Fang Qi couldn't help but stop.
Alchemy, artifact crafting, talisman formations—the four great arts of cultivation. Mastering any one of these arts makes one a talent in the cultivation world.
He was already considering learning a skill.
"This junior brother wants to learn formations? Take a look at this book, 'The Divine Notes on Formations,' it's guaranteed to satisfy you!"
The stall owner handed over the book on formations with a smile.
Fang Qi took it and looked through it.
The Myriad Manifestations Four Elements Grand Array... The Thunderous Divine Punishment Grand Array...
They were all earth-shattering, god-level formations.
Five gold leaves are equivalent to two doses of Blood Qi Powder.
"I'll buy it." Fang Qihao threw down five gold coins.