I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 160 Pu Ning Returns Home (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Zhao Cangyun followed closely behind Jiang Yi into the hall of affairs, glancing every now and then at the old woman in the center who was leisurely drinking tea, and blushed at the sight of her.

After checking the inventory, the Qi Refining disciple behind the counter came to Jiang Yi and said, "Uncle Jiang, we have all the spiritual herb seeds and alchemy materials on the list. We also have common low-level demon species such as Water Blade, Fire Claw, Fireball, Shapeshifter, and Illusion Technique. However, the demon species for Water Arrow Technique is too low-level, and the sect does not accept it."

"The demon seeds of Fire Seal and Fire Chain must be obtained by hunting two-headed fire hounds in the secret realm. They are rare resources and can only be exchanged with sect contribution points, not spirit stones. However... you want 10,000 of each kind, which is a huge quantity. I wonder what you plan to do with them?"

Jiang Yizhen said sincerely, "Take it and eat it."

The male disciple looked apprehensive, thinking he had asked something he shouldn't have and angered Jiang Yi. He quickly said, "Please give me your identity token, Uncle Jiang. I'll go and exchange it for you right away. Also, if Uncle Jiang needs any demon seeds for the Water Arrow Technique, you can post a quest. It's just a small contribution point reward, and I'm sure plenty of low-level disciples will be willing to accept it."

"Okay, then you post this for me: 500 contribution points for 10,000 Water Arrow Demon Seeds."

"Okay, let me calculate it... Here is your bill, please check it."

The male disciple worked quickly and efficiently, calculating the required number of spirit stones and contribution points, then wrote it down on a piece of paper and handed it to Jiang Yi.

Jiang Yi, who was originally leaning lazily against the counter, immediately stood up straight after glancing at the bill.

"Sigh!" Jiang Yi turned to Zhao Cangyun and asked, "Do you have any extra spirit stones on you? Can you lend me some?"

Because the required quantity was too large, Jiang Yi's nearly 30,000 low-grade spirit stones were not enough, and he could only have a little over 10,000 contribution points left.

Zhao Cangyun was taken aback, touching the storage ring Jiang Yi had given him. "I only have a little over five thousand low-grade spirit stones. If that's not enough... should I go out and borrow some from a few kind senior brothers?"

"Five thousand is enough. I'll pay you back once Hongli finishes her shipment. Don't borrow spirit stones from just anyone. Did you pay back the one you borrowed last time?"

"Of course I paid it back, I even paid extra interest."

After a series of twists and turns, Jiang Yi got everything she wanted, but she also became a penniless woman with a debt of five thousand low-grade spirit stones.

However, these expenses are absolutely worthwhile. Take Hong Li's illusion and illusion techniques, for example. If she were to improve them to the highest level, she would definitely be able to achieve better results when borrowing magic.

When you're out and about, you can easily transform into someone else to conceal your identity. At crucial moments, you can use illusion magic to become the person your enemies fear most, which can buy you time to retaliate or escape.

Before Jiang Yi could leave the Hall of Affairs, the old woman issued a lot of new tasks, all of which were tasks to collect low-level demon species. The types were the same as those that Jiang Yi had exchanged for. She had almost emptied the sect's inventory.

She is a direct disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and there is no limit to the amount of supplies she can exchange; she enjoys special privileges.

Jiang Yi had to admit that it was good to have a major sect backing you; otherwise, she would have been exhausted collecting such a huge number of demon species on her own!

A female disciple at the mid-stage of Qi Refining entered. Upon seeing Jiang Yi's quest to collect 10,000 Water Arrow Demon Seeds, her eyes lit up. She accepted the quest without hesitation and left happily, as if she had gotten a great deal.

For Jiang Yi, being able to save trouble by simply contributing points was a great bargain.

"I'm going back now, do you want to come with me?" Jiang Yi asked Zhao Cangyun politely.

Zhao Cangyun glanced at the old woman and shook his head, "I still need to exchange for some things, Senior Sister, you should go back first."

"Come back early after you're done with your work, and help with the farming!"

Jiang Yi slowly walked out of the Hall of Affairs, and by sheer coincidence, she ran into Ji Honglian, Feng Wuhen, and Xiao Jue, who had come together.

The three of them had just successfully completed their foundation building process and agreed to register together today.

The three of them were surprised when they saw the aura emanating from Jiang Yi. Feng Wuhen even shouted out.

"How come you...you've also reached the Foundation Establishment stage?!"

Ji Honglian, with her red hair, unconsciously bit her lip, the battle at the entrance to Peach Blossom Spring two years ago still vivid in her mind.

The girl, who was at the seventh level of Qi Refining, wore a fox mask. When the cold mist suddenly rose, the hilt of her sword brushed past everyone's shoulders like a dragonfly skimming the water.

Now that figure overlapped with Jiang Yi, who had successfully established his foundation, Ji Honglian's throat tightened.

Back then, the six of them, at the peak of Qi Refining, weren't even qualified to make Jiang Yi draw his sword. Now, that unsheathed sword is hanging over their heads again.

"Is this what a true prodigy is like?!"

Xiao Jue gasped. These so-called prodigies of heaven, relying on Foundation Establishment Pills and the protection of their masters, had only just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. While they were still basking in the glory of their high-grade foundation pills, the girl who was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining had already calmly surpassed them and taken the lead.

Ji Honglian suddenly remembered what True Monarch Danxi had said outside the main hall that day: "Even if you all joined together, you wouldn't be a match for her."

At the time, I thought that True Lord Danxi was exaggerating. But now it seems that Jiang Yi's ability to be chosen by True Lord Danxi was not due to luck, but to his absolute strength in all aspects.

Feng Wuhen exclaimed in shock, "Xuanhui Demon Master said that you sleep on Liuyue Peak all day long, but that's not true, is it? Are you secretly cultivating every day without regard for your own safety?"

Before Jiang Yi could say anything, the sword box on Xiao Jue's back suddenly emitted a strange whistling sound, forcefully pulling Xiao Jue down to Jiang Yi's feet. Xiao Jue's eyes widened in surprise; the sword box was actually rejecting him and wanted to switch its allegiance to Jiang Yi.

"By the way, I found a stone sword on the road that day. It looks like it should be yours. I'm returning it to its rightful owner today."

Jiang Yi took out the stone sword and casually put it into the sword box.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you fellow disciples any longer. I'll go first..."

Before she could finish speaking, a golden paper crane flew straight to Jiang Yi. She caught it, read its contents with her divine sense, her expression changed, and she immediately released Hong Li to leave.

*
At the entrance of Cangling Sect, the heat was intense, and the cicadas chirped desperately in the afternoon.

Shen Puning changed into a cool pink dress, with beads of sweat on her forehead.

“I really have to go. I ran away from home out of spite, and now that my family has found out, I should go back and apologize to my parents and sisters.”

Jiang Yi nodded, while Xin Wushuang frowned and asked in a low voice, "When are you coming back?"

Shen Puning sighed, "I can't come back until I've reached the Foundation Establishment stage. You all know that I have a special constitution, and Foundation Establishment is quite troublesome. Going back this time will solve this problem."

Xin Wushuang looked dejected, but Shen Puning comforted her with a smile.

"Don't worry, my mother said in her letter that she allows me to stay in the Cangling Sect. I really just want to go back to admit my mistakes and build my foundation. I'll be back in two years at most, no, one year."

Hearing this, Xin Wushuang finally felt relieved and said seriously, "Okay, starting from today, I'll wait for you."

Shen Puning chuckled twice, thinking that she really had to be back on time, otherwise Xin Wushuang would be angry and it would be hard to appease her.

"Ayi, while I'm gone, could you please take good care of Wushuang for me?"

Jiang Yi smiled and agreed, "Yes, don't worry. Wushuang, if you need anything, just send a message or come to my door. I won't leave the sect during this time."

Xin Wushuang nodded sullenly.

Shen Puning then took out several stacks of talismans from the storage bracelet that Jiang Yi had given her and handed them to the two of them.

"These are the 'Mountain-Suppressing Talisman' and 'Puppet Talisman' that I just learned from the 'Shangqing Zhenxie Lu', as well as some 'Evil-Suppressing Talismans.' Keep them safe. When I come back, I'll bring you some of my family's special meat, and then we can go to Ayi's Yunlu to have hot pot together."

Xin Wushuang accepted the talisman and said in a serious tone, "After Foundation Establishment, you need to abstain from grains."

"Absolutely not!" Shen Puning retorted, "If cultivating immortality requires abstaining from all culinary desires, I might as well remain a mortal!"

Jiang Yi agreed, saying, "Fasting is just a way to purify the mind and eliminate desires. Eating some spiritual food is fine, and there is no need to be too demanding."

Jiang Yi is only able to say such things now because her mind is relaxed after cultivating the Lazy Path. In the past, she was very strict and adhered to the old rules.

Xin Wushuang was about to offer some advice when Shen Puning quickly interrupted, "Wushuang, you must take good care of your master. He often forgets about Senior Turtle when he's fishing. When you have free time, go to the lake and catch a few silver fish to feed Senior Turtle. It will be beneficial."

Shen Puning twitched her eyebrows, which puzzled Xin Wushuang.

However, when his master was mentioned, Xin Wushuang's brows furrowed even more.

She attained enlightenment and established her foundation, which greatly surprised her master. He excitedly spent the whole night explaining the Dao to her, saying that he should strike while the iron was hot.

In the morning, her master asked her if she had gained any insight, and she honestly replied that she hadn't understood a single word. This angered her master so much that he stormed off and went into his study, where he hasn't come out since.

When Shen Puning went to resign, he simply handed her something through the door and told her to be careful on the road.

A mountain breeze swept by, ruffling the three people's clothes and bringing a touch of coolness.

"Alright, I really should go now. You guys go back, don't bother seeing me off."

"Be careful on the road."

"I'll wait for you to come back."

"Um"

Shen Puning waved her hand, turned around and walked down the stone steps. The blazing sun stretched her shadow long, gradually merging into the halo of light at the end of the mountain path.

"Go back, Wushuang, I still need to go farm."

(End of this chapter)