Food gives me an entry, I will be invincible if I stay alive

Chapter 431 The Journey Across a Thousand Mountains
Chen Xu didn't actually notice Xu Bo in the corner.

He may have noticed it, but since he didn't need to care, it was no different from not noticing it at all.

He came to see Ji Yang for no other reason than to show himself in front of others.

With him taking the initiative to come and see him, as long as Ji Yang isn't too stupid, his cultivation in the outer sect should proceed smoothly from now on.

Even if there are some minor setbacks, there is room to resolve them.

Chen Xu brought Ji Yang to the Shenji Sect and even went out of his way to protect him. He had done more than enough to show his loyalty.

As long as Ji Yang can seize the opportunity and cultivate diligently, he can be entrusted with many of Chen Xu's trivial matters once he grows up.

Ji Yang was very excited and first seriously agreed to help him "manage his cave dwelling".

Afterwards, Chen Xu dismissed everyone else and met with the other person alone.

Chen Xu also gifted Ji Yang some Purple Spirit Pearls and Crispy Rice Candy. These two kinds of spiritual food are relatively easy to preserve and will not easily spoil if placed in a storage bag.

To conceal his smoky kitchen, Chen Xu also purchased two storage pouches after arriving in this world.

Through observation and comparison, he discovered that ordinary storage bags do not have the function of preserving food freshness.

In this realm, food items are typically kept fresh for extended periods using rune-inscribed food boxes.

However, the rune food box is expensive and cannot be afforded by ordinary disciples like Ji Yang.

Furthermore, the rune food boxes are also differentiated by different levels.

Ordinary, low-grade rune food boxes have a short shelf life, and the spiritual food they can preserve is often only between grade eight and nine.

Unlike traditional open-air kitchens, food preservation has neither grade restrictions nor almost time limits.

It can not only preserve the freshness of ingredients, but also preserve their temperature.

In a sense, this saved Chen Xu a lot of preservation costs and brought him great convenience.

Ji Yang accepted the Purple Spirit Pearl and Crispy Rice Candy given to him by Chen Xu, and was so moved that his eyes welled up with tears.

He immediately knelt down on the spot, pointed to the sky and swore an oath to express his loyalty to Chen Xu.

Chen Xu did not stop him, but smiled slightly and said, "Ji Yang, cultivate diligently and never forget your original intention."

He said only this one sentence, then turned and left without lingering.

Even long after Chen Xu left, Ji Yang was still somewhat dazed.

Cultivate yourself diligently, and never forget your original aspiration.

These are just eight simple words, but what was his original intention?
Is it to cultivate to the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation... or even transcend tribulation and ascend to immortality, achieving the legendary Longevity Realm?
Impossible, Ji Yang wouldn't even dare to think that way.

Actually, Ji Yang's initial cultivation was merely for survival.

Even now, everything he does is simply to live, to survive.

In this process, improving one's cultivation and increasing one's strength are merely necessary efforts to survive.

However, from this day forward, Ji Yang felt that his cultivation goals needed to be expanded to include an additional level.

If he were to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors, his current cultivation level and temperament would be far too weak.

How can that be?

Ji Yang clenched his fist and made a decision in his heart.

He returned to his disciples' quarters, only to find several people still inside.

The most conspicuous among them were naturally the several senior disciples from the Disciples' Courtyard.

In addition, there were three outer disciples living with him, including Xu Bo, who was huddled in a corner and seemed somewhat restless.

As soon as Ji Yang returned, the senior brothers in charge of the deacons immediately came forward to greet him, speaking warmly:
"Junior Brother Ji, you're back. You and Uncle Chen have such a close personal relationship, why didn't you say so before?"

"Junior Brother Ji, are you getting used to the four-person dormitory? Would you like to switch to a two-person dormitory, or even a single room?"

"Junior Brother Ji, come, come, have a seat..."

Hey, he only went out alone with Uncle Chen, and when he came back, the disciples' courtyard was full of good people.

Ji Yang did not become complacent; on the contrary, he became even more determined to cultivate diligently and become stronger quickly.

Consuming large quantities of the Purple Spirit Pearl, a gift from a senior, over a long period has a certain chance of leading to enlightenment.

He absolutely cannot let his seniors down!
Ji Yang asked the senior brothers in charge, "Senior brothers, may I have a single room?" The one who suggested a single room for Ji Yang was immediately delighted and replied:
"Why not? Although staying in a single room will cost more spirit runes, the initial spirit runes can be billed."

"Junior Brother Ji, don't worry. With your senior brother guaranteeing it, even if the debt is outstanding for three months, it won't be a problem."

"So that's how it can be done! That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Senior Brother!" Ji Yang's face also lit up with joy, and he immediately responded.

Instead of being displeased by his flattery, the senior disciples were even happier with this response.

Why?

This is naturally because Ji Yang's acceptance of their kindness is tantamount to bringing the two sides closer.

Isn't this a thousand times easier to get along with than someone who's completely unyielding?

The group immediately became close, chatting and laughing, and enjoyed a harmonious time together.

As they talked, some of the senior brothers naturally showed concern for Ji Yang and changed the subject to asking him if he was getting used to living in the disciples' quarters.

Ji Yang's gaze shifted slightly and landed on Xu Bo, who was huddled in the corner.

Xu Bo could no longer contain his panic and suddenly stood up and knelt down.

boom!
He knelt on the ground and wept bitterly: "Junior Brother Ji, I was wrong..."

Ji Yang responded with an "Oh".

See, getting a cultivator with a higher cultivation level to admit their mistake only requires a single glance.

But is it because his own gaze is sharp enough?

No, he's just taking advantage of his senior's influence.

Chen Xu had already left the Shenji Sect, so naturally he was unaware of these subsequent events.

Before leaving the mountain gate, he made a special trip to the artifact hall of the Shenji Sect and bought a few interestingly shaped puppet lanterns.

These are to be taken back to the Great Li Kingdom and presented to Xiaoshu and Wei Yuan.

In addition, there are several practical eighth and ninth grade ritual implements.

Although the Shenji Sect mainly focuses on puppets and magical armor, that is the general direction. This does not mean that the Shenji Sect does not sell any other types of magical artifacts.

After Chen Xu finished his shopping, he went down the mountain.

He walked very fast, almost blending into the wind as he went, and covered thirty or forty miles in just a quarter of an hour.

Turning my head again, I saw the peaks receding into the distance.

The rocky peak where the Divine Machine Sect is located seems to be right in front of us, yet it also seems to be on the horizon.

But ahead, the familiar sound of rushing water could be heard once again.

That's the Changming River.

This time, Ye Ningzhen wasn't there to row the boat for Chen Xu, but Chen Xu quickly found a passenger ferry on the shore.

I paid for a Qi Hua Dan to cross the river, and the journey was uneventful.

Chen Xu went to the Reception Hall again and, just as Master Mao had instructed, registered his spirit tablet and name.

In addition, he paid the city entry fee for another three months.

To avoid losing all the names on the next return.

After completing all this, he went to Qingluan Tiangang to buy a flying boat rune to return to Bailiu City.

Chen Xu couldn't wait to return to the Great Li Kingdom to see his old friends and acquaintances.

The journey there was eventful and bustling, but the departure was peaceful and quiet.

The flying boat soared into the clouds, and several days passed until one day it stopped again at the Bailiucheng ferry.

Chen Xu disembarked from the flying boat and looked back.

Thousands of mountains stretch endlessly, with layers of clouds rising one after another.

This vast world is so magnificent; it seems somewhat familiar to him, yet it still feels quite foreign.

Just like this long and winding path to immortality, it is a journey of coming and going.

(End of this chapter)