Chapter 69: Golden Bowl, Finding the Spiritual Land Again

"boom!"

Everyone was shocked when they saw a ray of light penetrate the flying boat.

When everyone who gathered in the Chamber of Commerce saw Yan Wanhong, they were all overjoyed, but Jie Xiu and his group's faces changed drastically.

The white-robed crane Taoist below collected the bloody meat ball and withdrew the formation. Driven by spiritual power, the red-eyed crane painted on his robe seemed to come alive, let out a cry, and fled into the distance with its body wrapped around it.

He couldn't even take care of his subordinates who were in the foundation-building stage and his fellow Jindan practitioners.

Without the help of Taoist He, the remaining four foundation-building cultivators were simply unable to resist the formation of the five people from the Yunji Chamber of Commerce, and were immediately put at a disadvantage.

The black-robed Taoist in the air saw a person in the late Jindan stage suddenly emerge from the spirit boat and easily subdue his companion who had sneaked into the flying boat. His face changed drastically, and when he saw the He Taoist running away, he cursed angrily.

But he was entangled by Sikong Changming to this point and could not escape.

Looking around, he saw that all his companions were at a disadvantage. He was worried that the man in the late Jindan stage would soon be able to free up his hands to deal with him, and he suddenly became ruthless.

He threw the black banner in his hand, and countless black-feathered geese flew out of it. Then the banner made a cracking sound due to being unable to bear the weight, and dazzling light emerged from the cracks.

With a "boom", this person actually exploded his own Jindan magic weapon. Endless black smoke spread out from it, obscuring everyone's vision and blocking everyone's consciousness.

Seeing this, Wei Zhong waved his sleeves and retreated, putting some distance between himself and the enemy, and then retreated into the spirit boat.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, how is your condition?"

The latter lifted his black hair from his forehead and saluted: "It's just that my spiritual power is exhausted, it's okay, I have to thank you for your protection just now."

Wei Zhong waved his hand: "I am just a fellow practitioner helping you." Then he looked at the black smoke in the sky, "I didn't expect that there is a senior in the late Jindan stage on our spiritual boat."

The female cultivator surnamed Ling also shook her head: "I don't know about this either, maybe only Senior Sikong knows something about it.

However, with the help of this senior, we have survived this crisis safely."

Wei Zhong thought to himself: "An ordinary escort mission is so dangerous. Is there some secret on the spirit boat that I don't know about?"

Then he turned to look at the female cultivator named Ling: "Fellow Daoist Ling, was the previous escort mission also so dangerous?"

The other party was slightly stunned and shook his head: "Not really, in the past, when escorting spirit boats, we only occasionally encountered a few ignorant robbers.

There is no need for the Jindan seniors to take action. We, the foundation-building cultivators, can defeat them with the power of the third-order spirit boat.

But this time it was unusual, not only did three Jindan Tribulation cultivators appear with many Foundation Establishment cultivators, but they also had rare treasures in their hands to deal with the Spirit Boat, which is why they fell into such an embarrassing situation. "

"The girl from the Ling family is right. The robbery we encountered this time is indeed different," Sikong Changming said after landing on the flying boat.

As he spoke, his body, which had grown larger, kept shrinking until it returned to its normal appearance. His face turned pale for a moment, and he took out a pill and swallowed it before he felt slightly better.

Wei Zhong and the female cultivators around him all bowed, "Senior Sikong!"

The latter nodded and continued:

"This group of robbery cultivators do not seem to be from the casual cultivation background. Not only do they each hold rare treasures, but their subordinates are also well-trained in foundation building. They probably have a sect background."

"A sect? Are they so openly robbing and killing the caravan flying boats of the Chamber of Commerce?" Wei Zhong was a little confused.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Chu is wrong. In this remote place, as long as the other party wipes us out, who would know that it was them who did it?"

Wei Zhong recalled the black banner magic weapon held by the Jindan Jiexiu, and his heart felt a little cold. If that senior had not hidden it, when Sikong Changming fell, except Wei Zhong, no other cultivator in the association would be able to escape from his hands.

"That Jindan senior..."

“Old Yan has already gone to chase after the few people who escaped, and will be back later.

If Master Yan hadn't come along and boarded the flying boat, I'm afraid we would have been in danger," Sikong Changming turned his head to look at Wei Zhong.
"Also, thanks to Fellow Daoist Chu, you stopped two foundation builders by yourself, and killed one in a flash. Your contribution is truly great."

"I am worthy of your praise, Senior. With Elder Yan in charge, my presence or absence will have no impact on the overall situation."

"Fellow Daoist Chu, there is no need to be so modest. Without your help, I don't know how many Qi Refiners we would have lost on this trip, and even my life might be in danger."

Having said this, the female cultivator named Ling bowed to Wei Zhong.

Wei Zhong touched his nose and accepted the gift, then he asked in reply, "I heard that Fellow Daoist Ling was born in Luohe Prefecture. I plan to settle down in Luohe Prefecture. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist to give me some advice later."

"Happy to oblige."

While the three were talking, the black smoke had dissipated and the situation around them had been settled.

Two Jindan cultivators escaped, and the four Foundation Establishment cultivators were easily defeated after being suppressed by five fellow practitioners for a period of time. None of the other Qi Refining cultivators were able to escape either, and were all captured by the cultivators from the Chamber of Commerce.

"Senior Sikong, the man who just fought with me seems to have escaped?"

The latter nodded and said, "I wanted to capture him, but the black smoke blocked his way, and he was holding a good flying magic weapon, so he escaped.

But you don't have to worry, just follow me and leave on the spirit boat. When we reach Luohe Prefecture, it will be 108,000 miles away. You don't have to worry about him looking for revenge on you."

"I feel relieved by what you said, senior," he said with regret, "It's a pity that the old woman rescued me too timely, and I couldn't even get the storage bag of the killed robber.

He also took away a second-level magic sword from me. It's really a bit..."

Wei Zhong's voice was filled with sadness as he spoke, as if he was a low-level casual cultivator who had lost a valuable treasure.

"Haha, my friend, don't worry. You have made great contributions in this battle, and the distribution of the spoils later will naturally not disappoint you."

"Then thank you senior."

After everyone cleaned up the battlefield, Old Yan, who had gone to chase and kill the Taoist priest, finally returned with the half-dead black-robed Taoist priest in his hands.

"senior!"

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The cultivators saluted him, but he just waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. Pack up and continue on your way."

A moment later, two Jindan stage masters and seven foundation stage masters including Wei Zhong gathered together.

“After my investigation, I found that this group of robbers all came from the Demon Sect opposite the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. I captured the black-robed Taoist priest, but the remaining white-robed Crane Taoist priest ran fast and escaped from me.

You need to be more vigilant later, as it may come back again." Yan Wanhong, who was in the main seat, said.

"Yes. But there are so many demon cultivators who have crossed the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountains and come here. Are they really going to start a great war between good and evil?" Sikong Changming sighed.

"This is not something we should consider. We at Yunji Chamber of Commerce only do business and do not participate in it.

In addition, I will inform the association later that all teams passing through this area will probably be stronger in the future.

The rest of the matter is up to you. I will leave first."

After saying this, Yan Wanhong left in a flash, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Only a voice came to Wei Zhong's ears, and Wei Zhong's eyes changed slightly, and then disappeared.

"I have a little doubt. I have only heard that the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is dangerous. How did these demon cultivators get here from the other side of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range?" Wei Zhong asked doubtfully.

Ling Ziwei beside him explained: "Fellow Daoist Chu, you just left Mangyuan Prefecture and you may not know that although the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range separates the prefectures, it is not without weaknesses.

Our human ancestors opened up several passages for communication between the various prefectures."

Wei Zhong finally understood: "Thank you for your explanation, Fellow Daoist Ling. I am just short-sighted."

The latter smiled back.

"Okay, if you need to communicate, please do so in private. Let's divide the spoils first," Sikong Changming interrupted the two of them and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu and the Ling family girl contributed the most in this battle. Let them choose the spoils first. Is that okay with you?"

The remaining five foundation-building practitioners looked around, and Fellow Daoist Yu said, "We have no objection."

After getting the approval, Wei Zhong selected a second-level magic sword and some spiritual medicines from several storage bags. As for the spiritual stones, skills, pills and the like, he did not touch them.

Wei Zhong himself had no shortage of spirit stones, and he could also exchange techniques and elixirs from the Yunji Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he was worried that the evil cultivator might have left some sinister tricks, so he did not make the choice.

There were some spiritual medicines and other items in the storage bags, which were quite diverse. Some of the spiritual herbs were ones that Wei Zhong had never seen before. Out of curiosity, he put them into his pockets.

After the two had chosen, the remaining five quickly divided up the rest, with unconcealable joy on their faces.

The profits from robbing and looting are naturally much more than those from completing tasks honestly.

After the distribution was completed, Wei Zhong bowed to everyone and said, "I am a little tired after the fight, so I will go down and rest for a while."

After saying this, he agreed with everyone and left.

After leaving, Wei Zhong did not return to his room, but followed the instructions of Senior Yan and went to a remote room.

"Greetings, Senior Yan!"

Yan Wanhong in the room was drinking from a wine gourd. Seeing Wei Zhong coming, he immediately asked Wei Zhong to sit down with him.

"Come, bring out your good wine for me to taste."

Wei Zhong smiled awkwardly and took out various spiritual wines from his collection. There were many first-grade ones, but the only second-grade one was Qingluozui.

Yan Wanhong opened the jar of Qingluo Zui and smelled the aroma of the wine: "I knew you had hidden a lot. This second-level Qingluo Zui must have been brewed a long time ago, right?"

Wei Zhong smiled but did not respond. Yan Wanhong had already served a bowl of spirit wine and said, "It's okay if you don't want to say it. It's normal for casual cultivators to keep some secrets.

I won't blame you for anything, I just want to tell you that you can have more trust in the lady.

The young lady values your winemaking talent very much, especially this Qingluozui, which may become very popular in the state capital in the future."

Wei Zhong was not happy when he heard this: "Then please ask Senior and Miss Shan to keep this secret for me."

"Haha, don't worry, except for the person who handled this matter, no one will know that you are the creator of this wine."

Only then did Wei Zhong feel relieved.

Yan Wanhong tasted other spirit wines and then put most of them into his pocket. "I can't take these spirit wines for free. You don't seem to be short of spirit stones, so I'll exchange them with you."

After saying that, he took out a golden bowl. Wei Zhong took it and found that it was a second-level magic weapon, and a top-grade one at that.

"This item has something in common with the flower basket that took away your magic sword. They can both capture other people's magic weapons. You will know the specific method of use after you go down and try it out."

Yan Wanhong waved his hand, and Wei Zhong tactfully retreated.

After returning to the room, Xie Linghua came forward with some concern.

"Master, I just heard a sound of fighting. Is there any trouble?"

Wei Zhong shook his head: "They are just some ignorant robbers. We have already repelled them. There is no need to worry."

The latter covered his chest and said, "That's good."

Wei Zhong took out the golden bowl that Yan Wanhong had just given him. When spiritual power was injected into it, the runes inside and outside the bowl suddenly lit up, emitting golden light, and waves of suction came from the mouth of the bowl.

Let Xie Linghua control the magic sword, Wei Zhong pointed at the golden bowl and easily put his first-level magic sword into the bowl.

'It is very effective against the second-level first-order magic tools. Even if the master of the magic tool controls it wholeheartedly, he cannot resist the power of this bowl.'

Try the second-level magic weapon again.

Sure enough, the effect was much weaker. Because of the imprint left by the foundation-building cultivator and the attraction of his spiritual consciousness, it was more difficult for this bowl to retract the second-level magic weapon. It could only barely affect the flexibility of others' control over the magic weapon.

If one wants to take back the magic weapon, one needs to hit it hard like the old woman who took away Wei Zhong's Green Bamboo Sword, and instantly weaken the connection between the magic weapon and its owner.

Moreover, it seems that this bowl can only hold three magical instruments of the same level at most before it becomes saturated, and it can only be used further after making room for it.

I don't know if it will have any effect on a third-level magic weapon. Wei Zhong has been building his foundation for so long, but he doesn't even have a third-level magic weapon in his hand. It will be difficult for him to practice the Taoism of Time in the future without a suitable weapon.

I decided that once I found a place to settle down, I would buy one, just in case.

Staring at the golden bowl, Wei Zhong's mind wandered away.

'Disrupt the connection between the artifact and its owner?'

Wei Zhong suddenly thought of the "Soul-shaking Thorn" he had just obtained.

Monks use their spiritual consciousness to control magical instruments. Isn't this secret technique of spiritual consciousness the best way to cut off this connection?
Although it can only affect the enemy for a moment, it is enough for Wei Zhong to take away the opponent's magic weapon.

The only problem is the side effects brought about by this secret technique. The damage to the spiritual consciousness is difficult to repair, and the corresponding soul-nourishing treasures are also extremely expensive.

He took out the spiritual wine inheritance obtained in exchange with Taoist Hu Yang, which recorded a special spiritual wine called Warm People's Tears. However, its effect was too poor. It had little effect on the spiritual consciousness of Qi Refining cultivators, let alone the spiritual consciousness of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Wei Zhong had tried to improve this spiritual wine in the past few years, but all ended in failure. It seemed that the difficulty increased to a higher level when it came to spiritual powers such as spiritual consciousness and divine awareness.

'Perhaps I should consider this matter only after I have mastered my winemaking skills and become a master or grandmaster.'

However, this secret technique of spiritual consciousness can be practiced first. After all, it is a good way to save your life. As for the injuries caused in the process, you can also buy soul-nourishing pills from the Yunji Chamber of Commerce to repair them.

The soul-nourishing pill, which costs ten thousand spirit stones per pill, is no longer unaffordable for Wei Zhong, and can also be exchanged for eighty contribution points.

Judging from Yan Wanhong's praise for the second-level Qingluozui, the future of this wine is limitless. Once it is brewed and sold on a large scale by the Yunji Chamber of Commerce, it will bring endless spirit stone profits and contribution points to Wei Zhong.

After imagining the future, Wei Zhong put the golden bowl into the cave.

Then he took out the magic sword he had just obtained and started to refine it. Suddenly, a dinging sound came from outside the door.

"Friend Chu is here, I am Ling Ziwei..."

"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Ling. Please come in quickly."

After a while, Wei Zhong and Ling Ziwei sat opposite each other, with Xie Linghua pouring wine for them.

The wine is the first-grade spiritual wine "Yulinqing". Wei Zhong discovered that this kind of spiritual wine with unique taste seems to be particularly popular among the cultivators in this world.

Although the spiritual energy is mediocre, its flavor constitutes a dimensionality reduction attack on practitioners.

As expected, after tasting the spirit wine, Ling Ziwei's face turned strange:
"The taste of this spiritual wine seems to be unique, sour and sweet, and you can't stop drinking it after taking a sip."

Wei Zhong nodded: "I discovered this wine by accident. It sells very well in Mangyuan Mansion. Because of its unique flavor, I also stocked up a batch. If Fairy Ling needs it, I can give you a few jars."

Ling Ziwei smiled and said, "Then I would be disrespectful to refuse it."

After getting on the boat, Wei Zhong never mentioned his ability to make spiritual wine. Except for Yan Wanhong, no one on the boat knew that he was good at brewing spiritual wine.

This was what Wei Zhong did deliberately. He changed his identity and started his business in a new place.

Wei Zhong had already made up his mind that after settling down, he would use his real name "Wei Zhong" and the name "Chu Zhong" of Master Lingjiu would be reserved for use when doing business with the Yunji Chamber of Commerce.

Perhaps you can also create a new account for a casual cultivator to use when you are out training.

"Fellow Daoist, you said before that you wanted to settle down in Luohe Prefecture?" Ling Ziwei asked while taking a sip of the spirit wine.

Wei Zhong nodded: "That's right. I was thinking of visiting the fairy tomorrow to ask about this matter, but I didn't expect that the fairy would come to my house in person today."

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Chu is a fellow Daoist who has fought alongside me, so there is no need to be so polite. Fellow Daoist, please tell me your requirements, and I will be able to provide you with some advice."

Wei Zhong nodded, thinking that the other party was too enthusiastic, but without thinking too much, he said:

"I want to find a second-level spiritual place, preferably one with lakes or rivers around it..."

After listening to Wei Zhong's description, Ling Ziwei thought for a while and said, "Daoyou's request may be difficult to meet in other prefectures, but it is very easy in Luohe Prefecture.

Apart from other things, Luohe Prefecture has countless water bodies. The Luo River runs through it, leaving many branches everywhere, forming countless lakes.

There are many spiritual places beside these lakes, many of which are level 2 and 3. Daoists have a lot of choices.”

"Oh?" Wei Zhong couldn't imagine that Luohe Mansion would have this kind of layout.

"It seems that I have made a good choice in choosing Luohe Prefecture, but I don't know how to obtain such a spiritual land? Should I rent or buy it?"

"Most of the spiritual lands in Luohe Prefecture are leased, and few are for sale. Of course, as a casual cultivator, if you want to establish a cultivation family, you can find a spiritual land to buy."

Having said that, Ling Ziwei looked meaningfully at Xie Linghua, who was pouring wine beside her.

The latter blushed, and Wei Zhong coughed a little embarrassedly.

"I have no plans to establish a cultivation family in the short term. I just want to find a spiritual place to practice peacefully and then think about other things when I reach the middle stage of foundation building."

"That's easy. You just need to find a second-level spiritual land to rent. As for who to rent it from, you can ask the Yunji Chamber of Commerce or the local Jindan forces.

In comparison, the price of the spiritual land provided by the Chamber of Commerce may be a little higher, but considering your financial resources, this little extra spiritual stone is nothing to you. "

Wei Zhong nodded. He had expected that the spiritual land of the Chamber of Commerce would be more expensive. After all, the Yunji Chamber of Commerce was engaged in trade business, not enclosing and selling land.

The two discussed the matter of the spiritual land, and then Wei Zhong asked about the formation plate used by the other party in the fight just now.

Ling Ziwei took out the formation plate with a smile, and began to explain to Wei Zhong: "The art of formation is extensive and profound, and this formation plate technique is just a small trick.

Ordinary formations require formation flags, which are tedious and complicated, and quite time-consuming.

In order to speed up the process, there is a formation plate, on which various formations have long been recorded. When using it, you only need to supply it with spiritual power to quickly set up the formation..."

After some explanation, Wei Zhong, who came out of the desolate place of Mangyuan Mansion, also understood the reason.

"It's like the relationship between talismans and magic, right?"

"Almost, but the formation plate still needs to be supplied with spiritual power, and it can be used multiple times," Ling Ziwei replied.

"This really opens my eyes. Perhaps I will use this item when I decorate the Spirit Island in the future." Then he glanced at Ling Ziwei and praised, "I didn't expect that Fairy Ling not only has a high level of cultivation, but is also proficient in formation."

The latter was quite pleased with Wei Zhong's praise, with a smile on his face: "Thank you for the compliment. If you need to set up a cave formation in the future, you can consider me, so that I can earn some spirit stones."

“Of course, of course…”

After some greetings, Ling Ziwei took the jars of spirit wine given by Wei Zhong and left happily.

Xie Linghua joked, "Wherever the master goes, the female cultivators like him!"

Wei Zhong hit his forehead in annoyance: "Nonsense!"

"Ling'er is not talking nonsense. If you don't believe me, just look at yourself."

After saying that, he used his magic power to condense a full-body mirror. Wei Zhong looked at himself in the mirror. His slender but not thin body held up the green Taoist robe, making him look like a clothes rack.

Her black hair was slightly tied up and hung down behind her. Her face was light yellow skin with very coordinated facial features, especially her deep eyes, which revealed an inexplicable calmness.

And with the small tuft of beard on his chin and mouth, he looks like he is only in his thirties.

Seeing this, Wei Zhong thought to himself: "A reliable middle-aged man?"

Reading this, Wei Zhong couldn't help but laugh out loud.

After letting Xie Linghua put away the water mirror, he took her hand, half-lying down and began to practice the secret technique of the Soul-Shocking Stab.

For a period of time that followed, the spirit boat did not encounter any robbery cultivators blocking the way, and the journey was quite peaceful.

As a spectator, Wei Zhong watched Sikong Changming gather at chamber of commerce stations in many places to replenish or provide various spiritual objects.

After traveling through several prefectures, they finally arrived at Wei Zhong's destination: Luohe Prefecture.

Ling Ziwei said goodbye to everyone and got off the boat with Wei Zhong and his party. As a guide, she found a very good spiritual place for Wei Zhong.

"After paying the rent, this island will be your residence for a hundred years. Please leave your name."

"My name is Wei Zhong."

(End of this chapter)

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