Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 406 A Skinflint-like Task

Within the Yuanshi Sect, the law of the jungle prevails; only by breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm can one escape the category of "talent" and gain autonomy.

This is not only the bottom line for survival, but also the starting point for climbing upwards.

The status of a Foundation Establishment True Person is completely different in this demonic sect.

They can independently establish their own peak, take on disciples and pass on their teachings, and even participate in sect decision-making.

Which of those high-ranking peak masters didn't forge their foundations on mountains of corpses and seas of blood?
"Foundation building and peak opening..."

Xu Yunfan looked towards the main hall of Baiyu Peak, shrouded in mist in the distance. It was Baihua Zhenren, who lived there, who achieved Foundation Establishment by absorbing vital energy and replenishing his essence, which allowed him to gain a foothold in the sect.

He must complete the final transformation of "Heavenly Gang tempering the body and Earthly Fiend refining the soul" as soon as possible. At that time, he will not only be able to get rid of his situation of being at the mercy of others, but he may also be able to open up the Divine Martial Realm and recruit some people to become his team.

He turned around and embedded the mission jade slip into the "Myriad Forms Wheel" in the center of the hall.

As the mechanism turned, the gilded characters reassembled in the void.

"No. 732, Grade A: Snow Lotus from the Heavenly Heart (over 300 years old)"

Contribution Points: 800
Note: Snow lotus seeds are the main ingredient of the Heart-Slaying Pill; every additional hundred years of medicinal power can increase the success rate of achieving a half-finished pill.

A scroll suddenly appeared beneath the roulette wheel; this was the "blood pact" unique to the Yuanshi Sect.

If you complete the task, you will naturally receive 800 contribution points. If you fail, it will be considered a breach of contract, and you will need to repay three times the reward.

That is, 2,400 contribution points.

He was even more ruthless than Zhou Bapi.

This is why it's rare to see solo quests accepted within the Hall of a Hundred Affairs. Basically, apart from disciples who are exceptionally confident in their abilities and possess great strength, most quests are accepted in small teams.

Even if we fail, the contribution points that need to be repaid will be distributed equally among everyone.

"This senior brother."

A timid voice came from behind.

Xu Yunfan turned around and saw a thin young man with a face full of freckles. "I am Li Ergou from Yaotong Peak, at the third level of Qi Refining, and I know some geomancy."

Before he could finish speaking, a white bone-clawed fan suddenly appeared beside him and was pressed against the boy's throat.

A disciple dressed in elegant purple robes sneered, "Even dregs of medicine dare to lay a finger on snow lotus?"

When Li Ergou saw the finely dressed young man, he hesitated and dared not utter a sound.

Xu Yunfan raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, but he remained silent.

Which of these disciples who have survived to this day in a den of demons like the Yuanshi Sect is not a person of simple mind?
What seems weak on the surface might just take your life in the blink of an eye.

Although Li Ergou was contemptuously called "dregs" by the purple-robed young master, the fact that he had survived unscathed to this day and even maintained his cultivation at the third level of Qi Refining with a solid foundation that showed no signs of weakness was something that ordinary people could not achieve.

"Go away!"

The purple-robed young man flicked his folding fan, and a three-inch-long glint of cold light shot out from the tip of the fan. "You worthless piece of trash, your vital essence has been completely drained, yet you dare to come and try to take advantage of the Heavenly Heart Snow Lotus mission?"

Li Ergou's Adam's apple bobbed, his face deathly pale, yet he stubbornly stuck out his neck: "I... I can discern the direction of the earth's ley lines and yin energy."

"Oh?"

A clear, sweet laugh suddenly broke through.

Everyone turned around and saw a girl with her hair in two buns skipping and hopping over.

She looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, with almond-shaped eyes and a round face. A string of silver bells hung from her waist, jingling with every step she took.

"Senior Brother Zhou is so impressive~" The girl tilted her head and gently pushed aside the fan bone pressed against Li Ergou's throat with her fingertips. "This junior brother's geomancy skills have even been praised by our Hundred Herbs Hall elders."

Li Ergou's fingers tightened slightly upon hearing this. He had once been praised by an elder of the Hundred Desires Peak Hundred Herbs Hall, but he was almost turned into medicinal dregs by that person. If it weren't for his cleverness in borrowing someone's banner and making that person somewhat wary, he wouldn't have the chance to stand here now.

The purple-robed young man's pupils contracted slightly; he hadn't even noticed when the girl had gotten so close!
The "yin energy" attached to the folding fan was silently dispelled.

Xu Yunfan's gaze swept over the girl.

Yes, very cute. It looks just like a child, with an innocent smile on its face. Moreover, its primordial energy is extremely strong, which means that it has clearly mastered the Hundred Desires Devouring Primordial Technique to a very high level.

"This humble woman is Hua Ling, at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and is a disciple of the Hundred Herbs Hall of Hundred Desires Peak."

The girl winked at Xu Yunfan with a grin, "I happen to need snow lotus stamens for medicine, how about we team up?"

"Team up? Of course, this senior sister has come at the perfect time, I'm short of people right now."

Xu Yunfan's lips curled up slightly, his gaze lingering for a moment on the string of silver bells around Hua Ling's waist.

Each bell has tiny runes engraved on its inner wall, emitting a faint blood-red glow as it is shaken. These are the "Soul-Capturing Bells" specially made by Baiyu Peak. With a gentle shake, the sound waves emitted can make a person's head buzz, and even the true essence in the body can break through the protective aura of righteous cultivators.

But this doesn't only affect righteous cultivators.

Xu Yunfan's gaze lingered for a moment on the string of silver bells around Hua Ling's waist, a barely perceptible fervor flashing deep in his pupils.

A magical instrument!
Since entering the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm, he has witnessed many scenes of Yuanshi Sect cultivators wielding magical artifacts.

The spoils brought out from the Divine Martial Realm, including the items looted from Xu Tian and the others in the canyon, although some were rare treasures, were all stained with an indelible stench of blood.

Under the watchful eye of a demonic giant like Yuanshizong, these "dirty goods" were like hot potatoes, and the slightest carelessness could lead to their demise.

I still can't bury myself in cultivation for too long.

I wonder if there is a black market in Hundred Desires Peak.

He secretly considered ways to sell the stolen goods, but then shook his head inwardly.

Within the Yuanshi Sect, a newcomer without a powerful backer rashly handing over such a treasure is like a child carrying gold in a bustling marketplace; many people will try every means to find out where he came from.

"Perhaps there should be some markets or neighborhoods on this trip."

"Great!"

Hua Ling clapped her hands and chuckled, her silver bells tinkling, "Senior Brother Zhou, would you like to come along too?"

She turned to look at the young man in purple, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with innocence, while her fingertips seemed to casually brush against the jade pendant hanging at her waist, her eyes filled with a smile as she looked at him.

The young man in purple changed his expression slightly and snapped his folding fan shut.

"No need."

He gave Li Ergou a deep look, couldn't help but snort coldly, and turned around, his sleeves fluttering, bringing with them a gust of foul wind.

Several disciples who were watching hurriedly retreated. A young man at the second level of Qi Refining was unable to dodge in time. His cheek, which was swept by the sleeve wind, immediately became ulcerated and oozed pus. He couldn't help but groan twice, but dared not shout.

Xu Yunfan watched coldly from the sidelines.

Their gazes lingered on Li Ergou, but no one knew what the purple-robed disciple saw in Li Ergou that made him target him so aggressively.

In my previous life, this would have been considered a classic case of bullying.

But in a place known to outsiders as the Yuanmo Sect, it's truly remarkable that Li Ergou has managed to hold out for so long, appearing resigned to his fate.

(End of this chapter)