Mythical Cultivation

After hearing what Zhao Xiaohai said, several people were filled with helplessness. This is the effect of having a backer. As long as they don't openly violate the sect's rules, it won't be a big deal.

"Since they have completely broken off relations, we can't just let them bully us. Now we have the strength to fight back." Huang Hao said. He himself is a proud person. If his strength did not allow it, he would have fought back against the opponent long ago.

Huang Hao's words coincided with Wu Ming's. He had returned this time with the intention of putting an end to this matter once and for all. After discussing it, they decided to first search for a senior disciple from the previous batch of outer disciples who had a grudge against Liu Lei and his team, to join their team, thus strengthening their own team, and to devote the rest of their time to improving their own cultivation.

After the discussion, Huang Hao and the others left one after another. Wu Ming, on the other hand, began to sell off the magical instruments in his storage bag, exchanging them for spirit stones or elixirs, items he found useful. He first went to the weapon hall and traded all the magical instruments except the Golden Light Sword, Mountain and River Inkstone, Swift Wind Boots, White Cloud Banner, Black Tortoise Shield, Weeping Blood Whip, and the Mother-Child Flying Ring for spirit stones. Seven mid-grade magical instruments cost over 3,600 spirit stones, and several low-grade instruments cost over 500 spirit stones, for a total of 4,100 spirit stones.

As for the top-grade defensive magic weapon, the Wanling Umbrella, Wu Ming inquired about it and found out that it would cost more than 500 spirit stones to repair. So he simply sold it and waited until his cultivation level reached a higher level before buying a new one. He could directly sell it for more than 700 spirit stones.

Adding the nearly one thousand spirit stones he originally had on him, and the more than three thousand spirit stones he obtained from the Foundation Establishment cultivator who was preparing to take over Wu Ming's body, all added up to nearly nine thousand spirit stones. This is richer than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. If this were known to others, it would be fine if Wu Ming did not leave the sect. If he did leave the sect, it would probably arouse the envy of others.

With so many spirit stones in hand, Wu Ming naturally planned to purchase a top-grade protective magical instrument. Although top-grade magical instruments were not scarce in this instrument hall, Wu Ming saw several mouth-watering top-grade instruments here: the Taiyi Tiangang Sword, the Bailing Demon-Slaying Sword, the Dragon Bird Ring, the Exquisite Tower, and the Xuanhuang Bell, etc., and Wu Ming's mouth was watering just by looking at them!

However, Wu Ming didn't choose any of these magical instruments. Firstly, a person innocent of crime is guilty of possessing a treasure. If he were to possess a magical instrument that many Foundation Establishment cultivators didn't possess, wouldn't it be like flaunting it in public, drawing envy? Furthermore, his current cultivation level was far too low. Even if it were a top-grade magical instrument, without the cultivation of the Foundation Establishment stage, activating it would be extremely difficult. Therefore, after careful consideration, Wu Ming ultimately chose to forgo it.

Among the many top-grade magical instruments, Wu Ming ultimately chose a Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda. Holding it overhead, it would grant him immunity to all attacks. While it couldn't compare to the exquisitely crafted Delicate Pagoda, it was still a rare protective magical instrument. After paying 1,300 spirit stones, Wu Ming left the hall amidst the envious gazes of the crowd.

After leaving the Weapon Hall, Wu Ming headed towards the Alchemy Hall. With so many Spirit Stones on hand, he also wanted to try the high-quality Qi-boosting Pills to see how much faster their effects would be. Arriving at the Alchemy Hall, he looked around and saw that it was Senior Brother Cao, whom he had met last time, sitting behind the counter.

"Brother Cao, long time no see."

Wu Ming went up to greet Senior Brother Cao, who recognized him. He hadn't expected Wu Ming to have advanced from the fourth to the seventh Qi Refining level in just over three years. This wasn't something most people could achieve. It took six or seven years for a typical Qi Refining cultivator to advance from the fourth to the seventh level. It seemed this Junior Brother Wu wasn't just wealthy, he also possessed a remarkable talent for cultivation.

"Junior Brother Wu, your cultivation progress is really not slow. I haven't seen you for three years and you have made great progress."

Wu Ming hadn't expected his realm to be seen through so clearly. He thought that Senior Brother Cao might have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Thinking of this, he vaguely understood what Senior Brother Cao had said to him three years ago. No wonder Senior Brother Cao knew so much information.

"It's all luck that I've made such rapid progress in my cultivation." Wu Ming said modestly.

The path of cultivation is never one of chance. Luck is also a crucial element. Some are born with exceptional talent, powerful backgrounds, and world-class resources, yet they ultimately fail to reach the end of their cultivation. Conversely, some are born into poverty, even loneliness, with ordinary talents, yet they manage to reach the end of their cultivation. You see, the most crucial factor is luck. Luck is something truly indescribable. Why am I telling you so much today? Just listen.

As Wu Ming listened to Brother Cao's words, he couldn't help but wonder: Isn't this a typical plot setup of a destined protagonist and supporting characters? In his previous life, he had read many novels, most of which featured protagonists with extraordinary luck. They could be struck by a divine artifact while taking a walk, or receive a legacy from a senior master by leaping off a cliff.

When he first saw such a plot, he felt it was quite novel. However, as time went by and he saw more and more of it, he gradually felt disgusted, thinking that it was just the author's imagination, because reality was cruel and such a plot only existed in imagination.

I didn't expect that there would be such a thing in this world. It seems that the world is so big that there are really all kinds of strange things. The plots in imaginary novels can also be heard in reality.

"I will keep Brother Cao's teachings in mind."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Tell me what kind of elixir you want today." Senior Brother Cao said with some boredom, as if he was recalling some bad past events.

"Brother Cao, I've recently noticed that the Qi-boosting pills aren't as effective as they used to be. I heard you mention that Qi-boosting pills come in lower and higher grades. I came here today to purchase some higher-grade Qi-boosting pills to see how effective they are and whether they can help me progress faster."

When Brother Cao heard Wu Ming mention his desire to purchase some high-quality Qi-boosting pills, he couldn't help but feel a bit curious. Although he wasn't directly involved in the dispute between Xiao Changqing and Wang Zongyuan, he had heard about it somewhat, and therefore had some knowledge of Wu Ming and the others' backgrounds.

He knew very well that Wu Ming's financial situation in the past was not good. After all, more than three years ago, Wu Ming had bought many low-quality Qi-enhancing pills from him. This was enough to show that the number of spirit stones he had was limited. Maybe some of them were funded by Wang Zongyuan!

Unexpectedly, Wu Ming had come to the Alchemy Hall today to purchase premium Qi-boosting pills. This suggests his achievements over the past few years extend far beyond simply improving his cultivation; the resources he'd acquired must also be considerable.