Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 552 The Fu Clan of Luanzhou. (Second Update!)

Seize Zhuo Tingchen's resource points?
Zheng Que was immediately taken aback. Wasn't this what he was doing?

Does the Fu family of Luanzhou have a grudge against the Zhuo family of Yanzhou?

Moreover, Zhuo Tingchen's market town has already encountered trouble, and the other party seems unaware of this news.
Thinking of this, Zheng Que quickly calmed down and immediately replied, "I have already seen your sincerity in coming to visit me personally, as a member of the Fu family of Luanzhou."

“But Zhuo Tingchen has two Core Formation stage cultivators protecting him. I really want to make this deal with you, but I can’t handle those two Core Formation stage cultivators.”

Upon hearing this, Fu Tao immediately said, "Fellow Daoist, please rest assured!"

"The two Core Formation stage cultivators on Zhuo Tingchen's side have been held back by the retainers of the Fu family of Luanzhou."

"Next, you only need to deal with Zhuo Tingchen and his subordinates who are at most at the Foundation Establishment stage."

At this point, he glanced at Xue Shuangzi beside Zheng Que and continued, "Judging from your ghost servant, fellow Daoist, its aura is quite remarkable. I imagine that Zhuo Tingchen's subordinates are not a threat to you."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que immediately realized that Fu Tao was talking complete nonsense.

Of the two Core Formation cultivators beside Zhuo Tingchen, one had already perished and was even turned into a "shadow play" by his [Evil Shadow Play]. Where were the other two Core Formation cultivators, who were being held back by the offerings of the Fu family of Luanzhou?
Thinking this, Zheng Que did not expose the other party's intention, but immediately replied, "If that's the case, then this deal is naturally feasible."

"However, while spirit stones are valuable, I value Foundation Establishment stage techniques, high-grade magic artifacts, and information about the 'strange' aspects of Blood Pass even more..."

“Especially, unformed ‘strange’ intelligence is given higher priority.”

"Furthermore, there are quite a few Core Formation stage cultivators entering Blood Pass now. I'd like to know which candidates are currently taking the exam, and how many Core Formation stage cultivators are backing them up?"

Mu Xiangu had told him that he currently possessed too few Foundation Establishment stage techniques and could not truly unleash the power corresponding to his current cultivation level.

The techniques he uses most often now are [Soul Explosion Technique] and [Phantom Escape Technique], both of which are techniques for the Qi Refining stage.

【Corpse Forest Fire】is a Foundation Establishment stage technique, but the 【Blood Skull Technique】 that carries 【Corpse Forest Fire】 is still a Qi Refining stage technique.

All that's left are [Flowing Cloud Guide] and [Tethering Yin Curse]. Although both are Foundation Establishment stage techniques, the former is not an offensive technique, and the latter requires the use of a Soul Summoning Banner. While its power is considerable, its execution is too slow.

In addition, the [Heavenly Wheel Mystic Fire Technique] can also be considered a foundation-building technique.

However, this technique originated from Xuanyuan Pavilion, so he often found it inconvenient to use it.

More importantly, his Dao foundation was unable to strengthen this technique...

Therefore, the only foundation-building techniques he can truly use against enemies now are [Shrine Forest Fire] and [Shadow-Trapping Curse].

Given the current situation, as long as he can learn more Foundation Establishment stage techniques, his strength will definitely improve further!
As for high-quality magical artifacts, that's what he's considering as his natal magical artifact.

The ghost bride had told him that his natal artifact could carry his second "law".

For him now, a suitable natal magic weapon is more important than cultivating a few more foundation-building techniques.

Inquiring about undeveloped "strange things" is the same...

At this moment, Fu Tao frowned, thought seriously for a while, and then began to reply to his requests one by one: "Fellow Daoist Zheng is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush either."

"I only brought spirit stones with me this time."

"I can make the decision regarding Foundation Establishment stage techniques; I'll deliver a few right away."

"However, I must make it clear that these techniques are all ones I have mastered myself. They are quite ordinary, and their quality cannot be guaranteed."

"If you wish to obtain a higher-grade Foundation Establishment technique, I will need to return and consult the sect leader." "As for high-grade magic artifacts, please forgive my bluntness, but such items are extremely valuable. It depends on your strength and specific battle achievements before I can apply for them."

"If you, fellow Daoist, were to attempt to seize Zhuo Tingchen's resource points, but were unable to even break through the array surrounding them and were directly driven back, how could I possibly speak up and fight for you?"

"But if you really manage to seize Zhuo Tingchen's resource point and hold off his counterattack for a long time, then there shouldn't be any problem."

"As for information about the 'strange' things at Xue Tong Pass, I do know a few ordinary 'strange' things."

"But an unformed 'weird' is probably very hard to find."

"Even if you manage to find out the news by chance, if you arrive too late, it may already be formed."

"Since you are interested, I can send someone to find it."

"However, I cannot guarantee whether we can actually find it."

"Finally, there are the Core Formation stage cultivators who entered Blood Pass, as you mentioned, fellow Daoist..."

"Hehe, I see that you are a smart person, fellow Daoist. If you really want to pass the Immortal Trial, it's best not to ask such questions!"

"After all, we're all in the same boat now, aren't we?"

After hearing Fu Tao's words, Zheng Que thought for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "Deal."

"Zhuo Tingchen has a Crimson Marrow Crystal Mine, which is not far from my market town."

"Over the next three days, I will send my men to capture this Crimson Mine Crystal Mine."

Consider this a preliminary expression of goodwill in our transaction!

He has now taken control of the Crimson Marrow Crystal Mine.

However, the information that Fu Tao possessed was clearly outdated.

Of course, he wouldn't let go of this opportunity to get something for free!
Seeing Zheng Que's willingness to agree, Fu Tao was also delighted and immediately said, "Since that's the case, I trust you, fellow Daoist, so I will first give you a batch of spirit stones as provisions for the battle."

As he spoke, he took a storage bag from his waist and tossed it to Zheng Que.

Zheng Que reached out and caught it. He opened it and saw that it was full of spiritual stones, all of which were indeed spiritual stones brimming with spiritual energy. However, most of them were unprocessed spiritual stone mines, obviously just dug out from the spiritual stone mines of Xue Tong Pass.

Seeing this, Zheng Que was not disappointed. He continued to look at Fu Tao and said, "Zhuo Tingchen is, after all, a member of the Zhuo family of Yanzhou. His resource points are probably not something that can be taken down with this amount of grain."

Fu Tao made his decision without much hesitation. He took out a jade slip on the spot, stuck it to his forehead, and recorded all the foundation-building techniques he had mastered into it.

Then he took out a communication jade talisman and handed both of them to Zheng Que.

After Zheng Que accepted it, Fu Tao said, "This sound transmission jade talisman can keep me in touch even at a considerable distance."

"If you have indeed conquered that Crimson Marrow Crystal Mine, you can use it to inform me."

"Once the mission is confirmed to be completed, I will bring everything we agreed on when I come back next time."

"If you have no further instructions, fellow Daoist, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now!"

(End of this chapter)