Cultivating Immortality: Starting from Ferrying Passengers

Chapter 106 The Secret Realm of the Cave Heaven
After putting the exploding talisman into his storage bag, Fang Jingxuan tidied himself up before leisurely walking out of the quiet room.

Outside, Wang Xinyu looked excited. When she saw Fang Jingxuan come out, she quickly pulled him down to sit and shared the good news with him.

"After so many years, a large-scale cave secret realm has finally appeared. This is an opportunity! I have always heard that many great figures participated in such adventures when they were young, and then gained opportunities inside, and after they came out, they soared to great heights."

Fang Jingxuan looked at the excited Wang Xinyu, reached out and touched her forehead, then asked:
"You're not having a seizure, so how can you have hysteria?"

Wang Xinyu slapped Fang Jingxuan's hand away and said irritably:
"What, aren't you tempted? This is a secret cave dwelling, the place where a senior expert passed away. It's at least the cave dwelling of a Golden Core cultivator, or even a Nascent Soul cultivator. If we can get even a little benefit from it, we won't have to worry about anything before we reach Foundation Establishment."

"Yes, there are so many benefits, so why should it necessarily fall into your hands? Won't those Foundation Establishment cultivators just snatch it away?"

"But many famous figures rose to prominence by seizing opportunities in this way. Back then, they were just Qi Refining cultivators, with cultivation levels similar to ours."

Fang Jingxuan was speechless at Wang Xinyu's dissatisfaction. He didn't understand why Wang Xinyu was so excited.

"Only those who survive become famous and gain recognition, while the vast majority are already buried among them. You don't think you're one of the lucky few, do you?"

Hearing this, Wang Xinyu felt somewhat discouraged, and she muttered to herself:

"A secret cave realm, it's rumored to be teeming with rare and precious materials, including thousand-year-old spiritual herbs that can be found everywhere. Eating just one can directly boost your cultivation by three levels. There might even be magic weapons, magical treasures, or even spiritual treasures there."

The so-called vessel that gives rise to precious light is called a Dharma treasure; the treasure itself gives rise to spirit, and is called a spiritual treasure.

This means that when a ritual implement is nurtured and automatically emits a precious light, it can be called a Dharma treasure; when it can develop independent intelligence and understand the laws of heaven and earth, it can be called a spiritual treasure.

Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators use magic tools, Golden Core cultivators use magic treasures, and once they reach the Nascent Soul stage, they should start planning for their own spiritual treasures.

Of course, many Nascent Soul cultivators do not possess spiritual treasures, as spiritual treasures are extremely rare.

Right now, you don't even have a first-grade high-level combat magic weapon, yet you dare to dream of a spiritual treasure?
Thinking of this, Fang Jingxuan couldn't help but tap her head and say:
"Wake up! You're still thinking about Lingbao? Why don't you think about what you want to eat later?"

"Then I want to eat stir-fried king oyster mushrooms with pork, blood-stained potatoes, and crispy smoked leopard leg."

At the mention of food, Wang Xinyu immediately perked up, showing no trace of her earlier disappointment, and ordered several dishes in one go, which made Fang Jingxuan roll his eyes.

All they do is eat; the more they eat, the stronger they get.

"Then you stay put and don't go anywhere. Just wait."

Upon hearing Fang Jingxuan's approval, Wang Xinyu cheered and sat obediently in place, eagerly waiting.

The news of the emergence of the secret cave realm instantly caused a stir throughout the vast territory stretching tens of thousands of miles east of Baishan.

Thus, wave after wave of cultivators, filled with dreams, embarked on their journey, heading deep into the Dead Water Swamp.

The Dead Water Swamp is located in the middle of the three forces: the Pill Cauldron Sect, the Water Alliance, and the Spirit Wood Alliance.

Because the stagnant water is filled with foul stench, ordinary people cannot survive there, and it also lacks spiritual energy. Therefore, it has never been valued by everyone. Over the years, it has only been used as a buffer zone for each person, and no industry has ever been built on it.

The Dead Water Swamp covers a vast area, with a border of over 20,000 li. It seems that the Water Alliance mobilized cultivators to try to transform it, but the dead water originates from deep underground and its source could never be cut off, so the matter was left unresolved and never followed up.

Even the Water Alliance couldn't handle it, so the other two families naturally wouldn't have the same intention, and the land was left to fall into disrepair. However, now that the cave dwelling secret realm has opened, this place has instantly become the busiest area in White Mountain, and as a result, the conflict between the Chu family and the Ning family has eased.

With the Chu family recruiting and sending out teams, the Red Leaf Market became somewhat deserted, with far fewer people than before.

“Master Fang, we will no longer accept these two types of talismans. Even if we do, we won’t be able to sell them and they will just be stuck with us.”

Fang Jingxuan came to the market to deliver goods, but before leaving, he was told this unfortunate news.

"Everyone's gone, who's going to buy anything? To be honest, if I weren't the only son in three generations, and had to keep this talisman shop running, I would have gone with them too. What's the point of sitting here all day like this? Don't you think so?"

Seeing the shop owner's somewhat excited expression, Fang Jingxuan quickly nodded in agreement. After counting the spirit stones, he sighed and left.

After coming out, Fang Jingxuan's expression returned to its usual calm.

Looking at the sparsely populated streets, Fang Jingxuan shook his head, bought some daily necessities, and then walked home.

A month later, news of the secret cave realm spread like wildfire. As various forces took action, the restrictions on the first level were broken, and many rogue cultivators seized the opportunity to reap many benefits. The first batch of products from the secret realm also began to appear in Red Leaf Village.

"Come and see! This is from a secret realm, it's absolutely effective. Eat one, and I guarantee you'll never lose your erection, day and night."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xinyu blushed and quickly pulled Fang Jingxuan away.

But when she saw Fang Jingxuan's expression, she asked somewhat nervously:

"What, you actually need it?"

Fang Jingxuan tapped her on the head again, wondering what she was thinking about all day.

"No, that person was obviously fake, just trying to ride the coattails of the secret realm. I was thinking, with so many cultivators gathered around just now, the phrase 'products from the secret realm' seems to be very appealing to everyone."

Wang Xinyu covered her head and asked cautiously:

You want to sell this too?

This time, Fang Jingxuan didn't knock on her again, but pondered for a moment and said:
"No, that's too fake. We can repackage it and make all your medicinal herbs look old, saying they're from the secret realm. Of course, the price will be a little higher. Anyway, it's the same thing, but products from the secret realm sell better."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xinyu smiled, her eyes crinkling. She nodded repeatedly, showing no remorse whatsoever.

Two days later, Fang Jingxuan and Wang Xinyu also started hawking their spiritual herbs on the street.

The surrounding cultivators, looking at the spiritual herbs still covered in mud and then at Fang Jingxuan, whose face was obscured and who exuded a strong sense of oppression, suddenly began to believe it.

A cultivator like Fang Jingxuan is the kind of person who seems to have fought his way out of a secret realm. The powerful spiritual pressure from his late-stage Qi Refining realm is undeniable.

So everyone surrounded Wang Xinyu and started taking out money, while Fang Jingxuan stood by as a background figure. In his arms, Liu Gu began to roll his eyes, thinking that his master was really a handful.

(End of this chapter)