Ball Ball Cultivation

After returning to his small apartment, he activated the formation and entered the space. Facing the two pairs of confused eyes, Qiuqiu felt a sense of guilt for no reason. He had lived in a warm big family during his childhood. He could go wherever he wanted. Even if it was inconvenient to go, his family would help build one for him. Now, with the next generation of the Xu family, he could only live in this small apartment, unable to eat or drink freely. He said helplessly to his two babies, "I heard it's very lively at night, but it's not safe. Let's just stay here and practice hard. Once we have the strength, we can have fun."

Bai Er replied sensibly, "Okay, we've gained something from this meal. I feel like my spiritual energy has been reorganized. Let's go practice!"

Not to mention their separation, Qiuqiu worked hard to draw talismans to earn spirit stones and practice. The quality and success rate of the first, second and third grade talismans have improved, and now he has started to draw fourth grade talismans.

He circulated his spiritual energy, condensing it into a thread. It flowed along the talisman brush, tilting it onto the talisman paper, and, guided by his spiritual consciousness, smoothly moved it along until it finally connected end to end, forming a talisman. Although the quality was low, it was commendable that he had succeeded from the start. Starting with a fourth-grade talisman, he could combine it with lower-grade talismans to form a talisman formation. Qiuqiu had only read about it in the talisman book he had purchased, and there were no specific arrangements. However, the fourth-grade talisman's ability to simply circulate independently showed that it could also serve as the simplest array center.

Keep drawing talismans until your spiritual power and consciousness reach the warning line, then start practicing. At this time, you can clearly feel a slight improvement in your cultivation.

As a chaotic spirit, Qiuqiu's cultivation speed is relatively slow now. Although it is normal for chaotic spirits to cultivate slowly compared to other spirits, Qiuqiu vaguely feels that his physical training cannot keep up.

The Chaos Spirit is powerful. Without a strong physique, the Chaos Spirit's abilities cannot be fully realized. Without physical training techniques, training in the gravity laboratory is just better than nothing. I also need to find advanced training techniques for the two little ones. These are only available in large sects!

There's still a year left, I can wait! I'll draw talismans and refine elixirs to earn some spirit stones, then head to the Northern Ice Fields for some training. Without training after building a foundation, your cultivation won't be solid. The two little ones also need combat experience, otherwise they'll be like greenhouse flowers, unable to withstand the elements. Qiuqiu understands that overprotection is harmful; if they join a sect, they'll be bullied and won't go far on the path of cultivation!

Qiuqiu sorted out his goals and planned his future path: "Let's take a good walk today, buy Bai Er a pair of boots, and prepare supplies for the training in the North Ice Field."

Then he told me his plan: "Let's go to South Street. There is a circle called Xiaozhai there that sells all kinds of clothes, shoes, bags, and various daily necessities!" The three of them and the bird had a simple meal at the boss's house and headed to South Street.

Heading south, they passed through a massive silver-gray arched gate with the inscription "Small Village." From above, the entire village resembled a "U" (Hui) shape. From the inside out, the goods on sale ranged from common to rare, with corresponding prices being relatively cheap on the outside and more expensive inside. The area Qiuqiu and his group were currently visiting was mostly populated by female cultivators.

"Don't miss this if you're passing by! White mink cloaks are on sale for a bargain, only 10,000 spirit stones each! A must-have for traversing the Northern Icefields!"

"A time-honored brand of cold-proof clothing, worth owning, guaranteed to keep you warm."

"Thickened insulated snow boots, sturdy and cold-resistant, only 998 yuan."

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Hearing the shouts, I feel particularly familiar.

Three people and one bird arrived at a store selling high-quality winter boots at a loss-making price. The black snow boots were displayed right in front of the door. Qiuqiu took a look and thought they looked ordinary, no wonder they were so cheap. He was about to leave. But just as he was about to turn around, the middle-aged female owner stopped him and said, "Come in. We have better ones here. If you have any requirements, I can recommend them to you. The price is fair."

Qiuqiu felt the boss's fiery enthusiasm and replied embarrassedly: "I want something that can keep me warm, and it would be best if it can speed up."

The boss reached out and picked up a pair of black boots from the shoe rack. They were plain, with only acceleration array patterns embroidered on the corners. He replied, "These are old models from last year. We're clearing out our inventory. I bought three pairs for one mid-grade spirit stone, just right for the three of you. They look great! The bottoms are thickened, with not only the warmth-keeping array patterns but also a layer of fire wolf fur. Feel them and see if they feel amazing. You're lucky we have them in your exact sizes."

The three of them touched them one by one and thought they were pretty good. It was hard to refuse such a kind offer, so they compared them all. They could only buy one pair at the same price, but this time they could buy three pairs. Haha... The key point was that they were cheap. They said reluctantly, "Then three pairs. If there are any small gifts, give us three."

Qiuqiu pained himself by pulling out a medium-grade spirit stone and handing it to the boss. He was about to put away the three pairs of snow boots, but three pairs of eyes looked at the boss eagerly, waiting for the gift. The boss easily understood what the two children meant, and feeling rather embarrassed by the stares, he casually picked up the rope he usually used to tie things, pulled out three pieces and gave them to the three children. After receiving the unexpected surprise, Qiuqiu put away the three pairs of boots and left.

The beautiful middle-aged owner said: "Finally sold out of those ugly black boots. Most of the people who come here to hang out are women who love to repair them. Those mainland products that can be bought at any small town stall are really hard to sell! The key is the black snow boots. Walking on the pure white Arctic ice field, those practical ones are tolerable in terms of style, but if they are too impractical, no one will buy them."

Walking in the white-covered North Icefield in black boots, even the most imperceptible demonic beast would see the boots and flee. Furthermore, cultivators can normally regulate their body temperature through the use of spiritual energy. Such warm snow boots are only necessary in the specific environment of the North Icefield; they're not commonly worn elsewhere! Those are genuine, super-warm boots with a genuine fire wolf fur base.

As Qiuqiu walked along, she naturally understood why the boots were so cheap. A pair of white boots of the same quality and slightly better-looking style would cost one medium-grade spirit stone. However, Qiuqiu still felt that she had made a good deal because she could spray the boots with white breathable interstellar special paint.

Hehe...after a round of shopping, I couldn't resist the enthusiastic sales pitch and bought Bai Er two mini skirts, as well as various hair accessories and other small items. We entered the inner floor and saw the sales tents. Everyone in the small magic house seemed a little hesitant to move. If I hadn't been short of spirit stones, I would have bought everything immediately. It was truly a beautiful view. In the end, we were pulled away by the new butler, Bai Yi.

The rest of the stroll was just looking around. There was basically nothing here that was lower than a high-grade spirit stone. The three people and the bird had to be indifferent and just treat it as an opportunity to broaden their horizons.

As you approach the central floor, you pass by a rather mixed-looking shop, a cozy little shop that sells all sorts of expensive accessories, hairpins for women, and hair crowns for men. They are beautifully crafted, clearly priced, and offer a very good value for money.

Qiuqiu and his group were also drawn in. As soon as they stepped into the store, Bai Er pointed at a small dark purple jade plaque, carved into the shape of an ugly little gourd. However, there was a noticeable crack in the middle, with a light blue tassel hanging below. The corners were obviously worn and a piece of it was missing. He asked a salesperson, "How much is this in spirit stones, little brother?"

The boss behind the counter looked directly at him and replied coldly, "It's a mid-grade spirit stone. It used to be a high-level defensive jade token that could withstand a full-strength attack from a Jindan cultivator. Now it's just a defective product. Two female cultivators fought over it yesterday, and it cracked irreparably in the middle. The corners also broke off. I didn't sell it, so I'm using it as a refining material!"

Bai Er, the sensible little darling at home, finally found something he liked, and the key was that he could afford it. Regardless of its practical properties, Qiuqiu immediately took out his spirit stones to pay for it, not even thinking of bargaining. This time, he also saw the unhappy expression of the shopkeeper! Seeing Bai Er put away the purple jade gourd, he heard Bai Er ask, "Would you please give me the broken piece too? It will look better if we put it together?"

The indifferent boss said: "Okay, I will give you the box as well, and your medium-grade spirit stone will only buy the price of the damaged materials. The jade token has been broken and the formation inside has been destroyed. It is not within the scope of our after-sales repair."

Bai Er asked innocently, "Boss, how could something be damaged just because two female cultivators were arguing? Could it be that their cultivation levels are both above the Golden Core stage, and they are both very high?"

"No, that's not the case. It's probably because the jade pendant didn't recognize its owner and the formation wasn't activated. Plus, when it fell, it hit a node in the formation and broke into pieces like this!"

"Thank you boss for clearing up my doubts. I just hang it up as a decoration because I really like purple. The purple color of this jade pendant is particularly rich and it is even more beautiful."

"This is a special kind of purple spirit jade. I've only seen it once in all my years of running the shop."

Bai Er was very happy to receive the jade pendant. They left the shop and continued to move forward. The central area ahead required a special waist badge to enter, and there was nothing they had to buy. They just walked back. When they saw that it was almost time, they returned to the food street and waited for Lu Yu to deliver the tripod. The three of them and the bird wandered around nearby and saw a place that sold snacks such as glutinous rice balls and a small three-inch stall. The stall was run by a white-haired old woman, and most of the items were interesting little ornaments. Bai Er saw a palm-sized paperweight carved with a white tiger and asked, "How much spirit stones does this cost, old woman?"