Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 764 Using Intimidation to Overpower Others, Perfecting the Formation

Before the Han Hai Tower, on the jade steps, a young cultivator with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, stood tall and straight, murmuring softly.

"I wonder how Master will resolve the matter of Qingkong Cliff."

Qin Yu wore a five-lotus crown, a golden silk robe, a leather belt, and held a jade ruyi scepter in his hand.

Upon seeing a cultivator approaching, he stepped forward, his robes fluttering, his crown, robes, and belt all connected by a profound aura that was not revealed.

"Fellow Taoists, you are polite."

Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan exchanged glances and communicated out of the corner of their eyes.

Then, with a tacit understanding and solemn expressions, they led the remaining eleven Foundation Establishment cultivators to bow down together.

"Greetings, Brother Qin Yu!"

"Greetings, Brother Qin!"

"Greetings to Master Qin"

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind." Qin Yu returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his demeanor gentle and refined, like that of a gentleman.

"Master is discussing the Dao with Patriarch Changce and cannot get away for the time being. Please wait a moment, fellow Daoists."

“Master Fang has important matters to attend to, so it is only right that we wait.”

It's a pity I can't be like you, fellow Daoist, serving Master Fangyi by his side and receiving his daily guidance."

Huang Mengda wore a turquoise silk robe and deerskin boots, and had a robust physique.

With a fawning expression, he quietly slipped a storage pouch into Qin Yu's arms.

"Brother Qin, it's been a long time. I wonder what instructions Master Fang has for me?"

"To be honest, fellow Daoist, this is the first time I've been summoned by such an important figure as Master Fang Yi, and I'm truly quite flustered."

Tan Hengyun, with his head full of dry hair, slowly turned the prayer beads in his hand, following closely behind.

His words were earnest, and a locust wood bead gleaming with a bluish light flicked from his palm, leaving a blur as it flew into Qin Yu's sleeve.

"We hope Brother Qin Yu will be lenient and offer some guidance. The Tan family will be extremely grateful!"

Fang Zhenren's killing of Yu Hongzi was truly spectacular and awe-inspiring!
"If we minor cultivators offend a True Immortal, it will be a catastrophic disaster."

"This is just a small token of my appreciation, please accept it, Brother Qin." Yu Qingshan also took out a piece of black jade and offered it to him.

He bowed repeatedly, speaking politely. "I entrust everything to Brother Qin's guidance."

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind."

Qin Yu accepted all gifts without hesitation, gathering the presents from Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan into his sleeves. After a brief weighing, he knew the value of the spiritual items given by the three families.

The storage pouch contained a spiritual item, a wooden locust spirit pearl, and a black jade ore, totaling a full thousand low-grade spirit stones.

It is enough to exchange for a high-grade magic weapon, or for three to five acres of second-tier spirit fields at Qingkong Cliff after discount.

For cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage, or even Core Formation disciples, this is a considerable benefit.

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. I do not know why my master summoned me."

Qin Yu accepted the three spiritual items without hesitation, but showed no joy, sighing helplessly in his heart:

This is troublesome!

This is really troublesome!
Even the Huang family's thoughts have changed. How could there be such a big turn of events in just a few days?

The Huang, Tan, and Yu families were even more resolute than before, and those who had been wavering were even willing to offer spirit stones rather than give up the Qingkong Cliff cave and spiritual land entirely.

Qin Yu's gaze swept over the thirteen Foundation Establishment families, finally settling on Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan.

The Huang, Tan, and Yu families are the true masters.

Located at the border of Xuanyang Mountain and Biyue Pavilion, the two major forces restrain each other and engage in fierce battles.

The Biyue Pavilion forces occasionally expand their influence, but both sides have a tacit understanding not to harm the cultivators from the three families.

The three families were also sensible; regardless of who occupied and protected the sacred land, both the Biyue Pavilion and Xuanyang Mountain factions would offer tribute.

The main principle is to treat both sides equally, without offending either faction.

'These family cultivators are so perfect in their outward appearances that I can't bring myself to take action, lest I tarnish the reputation of Five Extremes Peak.'

These three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators were old friends, cunning old foxes.

They joined forces in perfect harmony to suppress the Foundation Establishment families within a radius of 30,000 li.

Even those who were once bold enough to gamble for wealth and status have given up on such thoughts.

The discounted price of spirit fields and spirit lands is enough to attract daring cultivators to enter.

To date, only thirteen spiritual sites, cave dwellings, and shops on Qingkong Cliff have been successfully sold.

To attract enough cultivators to Qingkong Cliff, the cooperation of the three powerful families—the Huang family of Qingshuijian, the Tan family of Yuling Valley, and the Yu family of Wushi Mountain—is indispensable.

Unlike the other eleven Foundation Establishment families, the Huang, Yu, and Tan families have profound foundations, with each family having a Pseudo-Core Formation True Person in charge.

If one did not possess exceptional skills and profound knowledge, one would not be able to establish a foothold on the border between Xuan Yang Mountain and Bi Shui Ge.

After a moment's consideration, Qin Yu said sincerely:

“The spiritual fields and cave dwellings in Qingkong Cliff are rare. Now, they can be purchased at a 20% discount. Fellow Daoists, you are all leaders of your respective clans.”

"It can be done at a low price to accumulate some heritage for future generations and the clan."

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In front of the Hanhai Tower, all was quiet for a moment, with only the gentle breeze blowing.

Not daring to openly offend Fang Yi, the thirteen cultivators signed a legal contract to stand together.

As the head of Xuan Yang Mountain, he ultimately could not force a sale and simultaneously kill thirteen cultivators.

'Why!

It's the same old story. They don't talk about the fiery enthusiasm of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators at Qingkong Cliff, but when they do talk about Qingkong Cliff, they remain silent and avoid discussing other things.
With Master's resources and influence, how could he not take action against the Azure Water Pavilion?

Qin Yu felt helpless. He had spent a lot of time and energy trying to persuade the three families who were forming a tacit alliance to change their minds.

"Yu'er, call them in."

A streak of crimson light vanished from the top of the Vast Ocean Tower, and Fang Yi's voice, as clear as gold and jade, reached Qin Yu's ears.

"Yes, the disciple obeys."

He gripped the jade ruyi in his hand, his face solemn, and slowly pushed open the heavy door.

"My master has invited you; fellow Daoists, please follow me."

Before he finished speaking, his sleeves fluttered as he led the way, stepping into the Hanhai Tower.

Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan exchanged glances, communicating with each other through the Lingxi Jade hidden in their sleeves. With their hearts at ease, Qin Yu did not turn against them.

While the three were wary, they were also secretly pleased.

What is the position of the leader of Xuanyang Mountain?
What if we kill Yu Hongzi?

Ultimately, it's impossible to force a sale.
Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan were willing to give Fang Yi some face.

They were also willing to give him face.

Each person buying one shop is already the limit; any more and the clan will have no extra spirit stones.

The medicinal fields of Qingkong Cliff are rich in earth energy, and the cave dwelling is considered top-notch among second-tier cave dwellings. The spiritual fields are also first-class.

If such an opportunity were to arise under normal circumstances, the three families would surely form an alliance.

Without breaking heads and dying nearly a hundred members of the clan, there is no chance of even encountering them. Even with sufficient tribute, it is impossible to gain this foothold.

But things are different now.
No matter how good the cave dwelling on Qingkong Cliff is, or how abundant the spiritual energy of the spiritual fields is, if it cannot protect the spiritual herbs, it will not be able to withstand the backlash from Biyue Pavilion.
Everything is empty!

These three families are no ordinary small forces. With a fake Core Formation cultivator in charge, they can be considered first-class forces in the Great Cloud.

Even though the two cultivators from Biyue Pavilion, Miaoyun and Yunhui, had both condensed their Golden Core, it was still possible to find out their whereabouts.

A Golden Core cultivator!
The only True Person in Dayun who has condensed the Golden Core is Zhang Hengyi from the Ancestral Hall. He is only a hundred years old, yet he is already capable of fighting against the leader of Tiandaowu.
Fang Yi has taken Qingkong Cliff by surprise, but how confident is he in defending it?
In the eyes of the three fake alchemists, there was not even a 10% chance of success.

On the top floor of the Hanhai Pavilion, a gentle breeze blew. On the altar, which was neither gold nor jade, Fang Yi, wearing a blue lotus crown and a robe that could transform mountains and rivers, stood with his hands behind his back. Changsun Jie stood beside him, leaning on a wooden cane.

He gazed at the scenery of both the inner and outer cities.

What was originally a place of ruins and rubble has gradually been transformed under the leadership of disciples Qin Yu, Li Heng, and Huo Zhao, with pavilions and towers stretching endlessly.

Unfortunately, the array was missing some spiritual materials; of the twenty-four array stakes, only twelve were set up.

"coming?
"Yu'er is still too inexperienced to deal with these seasoned veterans."

Sensing the energy within a few breaths, his eyes turned icy cold. With a flick of his fingertip, a cyan spiritual light flowed around him.
Spirit fields, cave dwellings, and shops are sketched out one by one, evolving into a map of Qingkong Cliff with empty shops and cave dwellings.

"Greetings, Master Fang! May your path to immortality be everlasting and your journey to immortality unobstructed!"

Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan bowed down one after another, their faces respectful.

"Oh?"

Fang Yi murmured something, slowly turned around, looked at the thirteen old foxes who were bowing and scraping, and did not tell them to stand up.

He said calmly:
"A shop in the outer city, and an acre of second-tier spirit field. Take your pick."

Huang Mengda thought to himself, "As expected, it really is the matter of the shops that have been piling up at Qingkong Cliff."

He squeezed a communication talisman engraved with Qiankun runes in his sleeve, a bitter feeling welling up inside him. He stepped forward and spoke:

"Sect Leader Fang, please forgive me."

The Huang family is small and their business is small, so accumulating spirit stones is not easy. They use whatever little they have to cultivate the spirit fish of Clear Water Stream.

"I really have the will but not the ability."

Sensing the vast and powerful aura of the handsome cultivator above, Tan Hengyun turned the prayer beads in his hand, his wrinkled face aging even more.

"Sect Leader Fang, and the same goes for the Tan family of Yuling Valley."

The clan raises spirit birds, but they recently suffered a disaster, and now their thousand-plus members are barely making ends meet. They simply cannot afford to spend spirit stones.

Yu Qingshan knelt down with a thud, her eyes filled with sorrow, kowtowing repeatedly, her voice trembling with tears.

"Master, the Yu family really has no more spirit stones. They emptied their coffers after buying the Qingkong Cliff shop."
Please, have mercy on me!

Led by the three, the Foundation Establishment cultivators either wore bitter expressions, spoke sorrowfully, or trembled.
The eleven heads of Foundation Establishment families each employed different acting skills, with varying reasons and motivations.
But there was only one result: no spirit stones were available.

"It seems that all of you fellow cultivators are facing difficulties; cultivation is truly not easy."

Fang Yi slowly turned around, looking at the Foundation Establishment cultivators kneeling on the ground, ignoring Qin Yu's anxious expression.

"what!"

He chuckled softly, a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth, and his calm words fell like a thunderclap.

"The Golden Core cultivator from the Azure Water Pavilion is about to arrive. I have no time to waste arguing with you. I will only say this once."

As Fang Yi stepped down from the simple, unadorned altar, neither gold nor jade, he patted Huang Mengda's arm affectionately.

"Taming spirit fish in Qingshui Stream?"

Did Fellow Daoist Huang think I was discussing this with you?

Looking at Huang Mengda, Tan Hengyun, and Yu Qingshan, who were drenched in sweat and whose eyes were wide with shock, all three showed expressions of horror.

"Choose a shop and a second-tier spirit field. Hurry up and choose one yourself, lest you delay my cultivation."

"Isn't the real person afraid of inciting public outrage?" Huang Mengda asked through gritted teeth, his face flushed red.

Fang Yi slowly opened his palm, extended his five fingers, and said softly.

"five!"

"Four!"

"three!"

"Master, you can't do this! This is forced buying and selling!" Tan Hengyun said anxiously through gritted teeth.

"All of this is negotiable, please give me a little more time, Master!" Yu Qingshan said.

Fang Yi acted as if he hadn't heard, pressing down his middle finger and thumb.

"two!"

"I sign!"

"one!"

Unable to withstand the pressure, a bald man in a red robe stepped forward, his hands trembling, and he cautiously took out a handful of spirit pearls.

"The [Shi Wei Xian] restaurant at the city gate is a business that the Xu family, the master chefs, want to take over from a shop that has gone bankrupt."
As for the other spiritual fields, please, True Person, bear witness!

Fang Yi nodded slightly and tossed out a decree.

With one cultivator taking the lead, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly compromised and signed the legal contracts.

Not long after.

Looking at the silent Huang, Tan, and Yu, Fang Yi smiled faintly, traced three spiritual lands with his fingertips, and threw out three bronze decrees.

"Since you are unwilling to make a choice, I will choose for you. These three spiritual fields and cave dwellings will be purchased by your three families."
The spiritual items required by this seat will be replenished within seven days.

A quarter of an hour later.

Inside the Hanhai Tower, adorned with carved jade, supported by sandalwood beams and pierced by black stone, stood two handsome cultivators.

Qin Yu carried the jade pot, lit the spirit charcoal, and carefully brewed a pot of spirit tea, the crystal-clear steam rising.

"The Huang, Tan, and Yu families all have fake Dan cultivators in charge, and the remaining eleven Foundation Establishment families are all related by marriage."

Master, didn't you always say, "Don't make enemies"?

"That applies to equals, just three pseudo-core cultivators." Fang Yi said meaningfully, his eyes deep.
"Things have come to this point, if we don't resort to some means..."

These words are slippery and thick-skinned; even if you were to entangle yourself with them for a hundred years, you still wouldn't be able to sell a single cave dwelling or sacred land.

If the spiritual land of the cave cannot be sold, spiritual items cannot be collected, and the Qingkong Cliff formation cannot be perfected.

"If a Golden Core cultivator were to attack, how could we possibly protect this vast estate?"

A look of apprehension appeared in Fang Yi's eyes; a Golden Core cultivator was no ordinary person.

"Yu'er, keep a close eye on things."
These cultivators possessed profound knowledge and, after recognizing reality, the spiritual items they exchanged were enough to completely repair the formation, with a surplus to spare.

As for why the methods were so severe?

There are follow-up measures to deal with it.
But all of this is predicated on the premise that these thirteen forces will not stand idly by and will jointly develop Qingkong Cliff.

"The fact that the Huang, Tan, and Yu families can establish themselves on the border of the sect and the Biyue Pavilion, and produce fake Dan Zhenren, shows that they only care about their own interests."

A mere matter of saving face is nothing compared to profit.

Seeing Qin Yu deep in thought, Fang Yi shook his head slightly and spoke.

"I still need to go into seclusion to cultivate. You can call me again when the array and spiritual materials are complete."

Time flows slowly by, the sun flies high, and the rabbit flies low.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye, as disciples from the Huang and Tan families entered Qingkong Cliff.

Forced by circumstances, the three factions of fake cultivators first sent cultivators to live in shops inside and outside the city, cultivate spiritual fields, and manage cave dwellings.

With Fang Yi's encouragement, the news of the three families taking over spread, washing away the fears of the surrounding cultivators.

Gradually, some cultivators mustered their courage and entered the cliff to buy spiritual herbs and rent cave dwellings.

As both the inner and outer cities gradually prospered, Qingkong Cliff gradually recovered some of its vitality.

On the rooftop of the Hanhai Tower, watching the array stakes being driven down one by one, Fang Yi nodded slightly.

"A Golden Core cultivator is approaching; if we're not fully prepared, we'll be difficult to deal with."

"Ok?"

He narrowed his eyes, watching as four streaks of light appeared in the sky and rapidly approached Qingkong Cliff.

"Hey, you've really gone to Yan Youtai to seek justice? I've been waiting for you for a long time."
The Spirit Field Cave, which is only being sold in its initial phase, is insufficient to complete the array setup.

(End of this chapter)