Embarking on the Immortal Path, Mastering a Hundred Arts Chapter Eighteen: The Crisis Temporarily Averted
On the second floor of the Spirit Plant Hall.
Li Feng sat cross-legged, summoning the system to check the relevant information.
Name: Li Feng
Age: 19
Spiritual Roots: Ten Spiritual Roots (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Ice, Yin, Yang)
Cultivation: Qi Refining, Level Seven
Cultivation Technique: Crane Essence Technique (Qi Refining stage)
Lifespan: 5 years
After breaking through inside the cultivator’s ruin, his lifespan was extended by two more years.
“Simulate.”
[This simulation consumes 1.2 years of lifespan, remaining lifespan: 3.8 years.]
[Simulating...]
[At 19, you attempted to transform your cultivation technique but continuously failed.]
[Though Evergreen Technique is ordinary, its threshold for cultivation is very high. You adjusted your mindset in time, focusing all your energy on transforming the technique.]
[At 20, after a full year, you finally transformed your cultivation technique into Evergreen Technique.]
[Under the influence of Evergreen Technique, your meridians lengthened, your thoughts became clear, and your mind enlightened. Many benefits gradually emerged.]
[Because this was a second cultivation, Evergreen Technique’s effects were extraordinary, increasing your lifespan by fourteen years.]
[At 21, Anhe City was attacked by evil cultivators, causing widespread panic. You secluded yourself, rarely venturing out or listening to outside affairs.]
...
[At 28, with the support of the Spirit Gathering Formation, Spiritual Vein Dojo, abundant spirit stones, and various resources, your cultivation progressed slowly but steadily.]
[At 30, your formation skill improved to first-grade superior, enhancing the Spirit Gathering Formation’s effect and slightly increasing your cultivation speed.]
[At 35, Spirit Plant Hall expanded, annexing several shops in the district. You became an honorary elder of the Tianqi Clan, a respected and noble position.]
[At 37, you broke through to Qi Refining Level Eight, gaining four more years of lifespan.]
[At 39, your pill refinement skill rose to second-grade inferior.]
[The Golden Core Ancestor of the Tianhe Sect’s lifespan was nearly exhausted and had invited second-grade pill refiners to jointly refine a fourth-grade Yin Blood Pill.]
[Knowing your own end was near, you went to the Tianhe Sect and deliberately caused the pill refining to fail during the joint effort.]
[In a fit of rage, the Golden Core Ancestor burned your soul to ashes.]
[You died!]
[Simulation ended. You may retain one of the following!]
[Your cultivation level at 39.]
[Your formation experience at 39.]
[Your pill refining experience at 39.]
[Your talisman crafting experience at 39.]
...
“Of course, I’ll take them all!”
Having temporarily resolved his lifespan crisis, Li Feng spoke with a newfound confidence to the system.
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[Congratulations to the host for gaining cultivation level at 39.]
[Congratulations to the host for gaining formation experience at 39.]
[Congratulations to the host for gaining pill refining experience at 39.]
[Congratulations to the host for gaining talisman crafting experience at 39.]
...
As the system’s voice faded, the misty spiritual energy in his dantian thickened, faintly condensing into liquid form.
At the same time, nearly twenty years of vast memories flooded his mind fiercely.
Unable to endure it, Li Feng fainted.
When he awoke after several days, it was already late at night.
A knock sounded at the door.
“Daoist Li, the clan leader wishes to see you. Are you available?”
During the simulation, Li Feng had learned that Lady Linglong, the Pavilion Mistress, was the current leader of the Tianqi Clan, with cultivation at Foundation Establishment Level Six.
She was a capable and shrewd woman skilled in managing people.
Li Feng saw similarities between her and Hong Ling.
The door slowly opened. Uncle Fu looked at Li Feng, feeling something had changed about him but couldn’t quite place it.
The Evergreen Technique mainly cultivates self-discipline and conceals cultivation aura.
Before opening the door, Li Feng had already suppressed his strength to Qi Refining Level Six.
Yet the memories gained from the simulation had silently altered his aura.
This change was beyond what Evergreen Technique could hide.
“Uncle Fu, have you been so lonely that even I look more refined to you?” Li Feng teased with a smile.
Uncle Fu hurriedly explained, “With age comes distraction. Please don’t take it personally, Daoist Li.”
“Where is the clan leader?”
“I will take you there.”
Uncle Fu led the way downstairs, with Li Feng following behind.
The bustling night market was alive with activity.
Lanterns lit the streets brightly, and people flowed endlessly.
The courtesans, heavily made up, boldly beckoned to potential clients.
The true nightlife was just beginning.
They weaved through winding alleys and soon arrived at Linglong Pavilion.
“Daoist Li, the clan leader waits upstairs.”
Uncle Fu stopped and bowed respectfully.
Li Feng understood that more tasks were likely in store.
He deliberately quickened his pace, the sound of his footsteps echoing on the stairs.
At the corner of the second floor, Hong Ling had been waiting for some time.
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The night light cast upon her stunning face made her appear even more radiant and charming.
“Sister Hong, what does the clan leader wish to see me about?”
Li Feng asked knowingly.
“Come in first.”
Hong Ling said nothing further and led him inside.
The room was adorned with purple jade and glass, shining brilliantly like an opulent palace.
At the main seat sat a majestic and elegant woman.
Her gaze was stern, and her aura formidable.
In just a moment of eye contact, Li Feng felt the spiritual oppression of a superior.
He lowered his posture respectfully, bowing with meticulous care.
“Li Feng pays respects to the clan leader!”
“Master Li, no need for formality. Please be seated.”
Hong Ling stood aside, brewing tea for the two.
Li Feng spoke first: “The clan leader is busy every day, yet still finds time to summon me here. I suppose there must be an important matter to discuss.”
“Master Li is indeed someone Ling values and esteems. There is indeed a serious matter to discuss.”
The woman nodded and got straight to the point.
“Master Li, soon you will depart again for the Luoshan Kingdom. Could you obtain a second-grade Marrow Cleansing Pill for Ling?”
The Marrow Cleansing Pill was a precious elixir that washed the meridians and marrow, suitable for those who had missed the prime age for cultivation.
The higher the grade, the better the effect.
Legend had it that a ninth-grade Marrow Cleansing Pill could even grant a mortal a supreme spiritual root.
Such divine pills had not been seen on the Immortal Spirit Continent for tens of thousands of years.
Li Feng feigned deep contemplation and hesitation.
The woman immediately assured, “The Tianqi Clan will not make things difficult for Master Li. All materials for this pill will be provided by the clan. Additionally, the debts you owe will be considered part of the arrangement.”
“If the clan leader trusts me, you may entrust me with the materials to refine the pill myself.”
Li Feng felt it necessary to demonstrate his potential to the Tianqi branch, hoping to gain more resource support.
Second-grade pill refiners were exceedingly rare; fewer than five could be found in the entire Anhe City.
Upon hearing this, the woman paused her tea-drinking, surprised, and immediately improved her impression of Li Feng.
A nineteen-year-old second-grade pill refiner—his potential was boundless!
Hong Ling, less composed than her mother, leaned in eagerly and asked, “Daoist Li, could it be you have already broken through to second-grade?”
They were quite close, the fragrance of her presence intoxicating.
The woman cleared her throat lightly, reminding her daughter to maintain decorum.
Hong Ling realized her excitement was excessive and blushed deeply.