Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

Instead of immediately seeking a place to rest, he turned toward the "inn market" mentioned by the steward.

The market at Chuixing Post Station is not large, consisting of only one short street with a dozen or so shops on both sides.

The signs read "Baibaoge", "Wanfalou", "Lingzhixuan", and "Qianjifang".

These appear to be branches established here by either the Qingxiao Immortal Sect or businesses closely related to the sect.

The store had few customers, but a wide variety of goods.

Elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, array plates, spiritual seeds, minerals, cultivation techniques on jade slips... there are many kinds, and the grades range from Qi Refining Stage to Foundation Establishment Stage.

You can even find a few high-priced treasures labeled "crafted by the Purple Mansion Ancestor" or "produced in the Ancient Secret Realm," and of course, the prices are astonishing.

Li Xiaoyao paid special attention to several items that his family urgently needed:

The array plate for purifying and transforming turbid energy, the fire and metal combat techniques suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage, the inheritance clues of the Lesser Yin attribute... I silently noted down the names and prices in my mind.

Half a day passed quickly. The jade pendant at his waist vibrated slightly, transmitting a message from the deacon of the Delivery Department.

Back at the delivery office, he was greeted by the same middle-aged deacon. Before him lay a document that had just been made from special silk.

"Fellow Daoist Li, the supplies have been verified. The total value is 287,000 low-grade spirit stones, which is roughly consistent with the declaration."

"According to the law, the first transaction is confirmed to be valid, and the title of 'Azure Sky Expansion Envoy' will be officially recorded in the outer register of the Immortal Sect. This is the certificate and the jade token for contribution points."

He pushed the silk book and a pale blue jade plaque over.

"Contribution points?" Li Xiaoyao accepted the jade token.

"That's right. For all contributions made to the Immortal Sect, in addition to the goods, their value will be converted into 'Sect Contribution Points' and recorded on the jade tablet bound to the soul."

"These points can be exchanged for spirit stones, cultivation techniques, pills, intelligence, and even special privileges at all post stations, markets, and merit pavilions under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Sect. Some rare items cannot be obtained without contribution points."

Deacon Zhang explained, "Fellow Daoist, this transaction totals 28,700 contribution points. It has already been recorded on the jade tablet."

Li Xiaoyao probed with his divine sense and indeed the words "Twenty-eight thousand seven hundred" appeared inside the jade tablet. Three hundred thousand spirit stones of supplies, equivalent to nearly thirty thousand contribution points.

"Regarding the flying boat," Deacon Zhang continued, "the three-year term is about to expire."

"There are three options: return the property and waive the remaining fees; pay 20,000 contribution points to renew the lease for three years; or pay 500,000 contribution points to purchase permanent usage rights."

"I am willing to extend the lease for another three years with 20,000 contribution points."

Li Xiaoyao made a decisive decision.

"good."

Steward Zhang manipulated the jade tablet, deducting 20,000 contribution points, and then took out a talisman to imprint a new mark on the flying boat contract.

"The transaction has been completed, and the Flying Boat's lease has been extended for another three years. Starting next year, the regular tribute will be paid annually at 15% of the base's output value."

"Those who excel in the evaluation every ten years may be promoted and have their taxes reduced."

With the formalities completed, Deacon Zhang said, "Fellow Daoist, the transaction went smoothly. Steward Wang invites you to have a chat."

Li Xiaoyao's heart stirred slightly, and he followed him into the inner room.

A mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, dressed in a dark blue robe with cloud patterns, with a fair complexion and no beard, sat upright in the room. His aura was profound, and he was none other than Wang, the head of the Delivery Division.

"Li Xiaoyao of the Luoxia Li family greets Steward Wang."

Li Xiaoyao bowed.

Chief Wang nodded slightly, his gaze seemingly able to see through people's hearts.

"No need for formalities. Please sit."

After Li Xiaoyao sat down, he slowly said, "The 'C-749' plane... do you know its details, fellow Daoist?"

Li Xiaoyao was taken aback, then shook his head:

"It is known that the place is shrouded in turbidity and the spiritual energy is muddled, making it a desolate land of the lowest grade."

Wang, the steward, sighed softly:

"It's not just desolate. This world... originally had the potential to advance to a minor plane."

"However, in ancient times, the world was ravaged by a 'demonic calamity,' which severely damaged the world's origin. The will of Heaven fell into semi-silence, the path to advancement was interrupted, and it was reduced to a 'demigod plane.'"

"Therefore, the spiritual energy is turbid, the evil energy is rampant, and the upper limit of the Dao is... currently no higher than your Foundation Establishment level."

Li Xiaoyao was shocked! So that's how it is! No wonder the environment of this world is so harsh, no wonder the battlefield traces are ancient and strange.

The world's origin is damaged, and the Way of Heaven is obscured... The dangers and opportunities hidden behind this are immeasurable.

"The person in charge informed me of this matter..."

Li Xiaoyao asked tentatively.

"I'm informing you so that you're aware of the situation."

Wang, the chief administrator, said in a calm tone, "The dangers of expanding into a demiplane here are multiplied."

"The lingering poison of demonic calamity, the mutation of the origin, and even the slightest fluctuation of the dormant Heavenly Dao could all lead to a great disaster."

"However, crises coexist. Although the world's origins have been damaged, some ancient relics or strange artifacts may be of even greater value."

Now that your family has established itself, I hope you will act prudently and not be greedy for quick success.

"According to the records of the Immortal Sect, those who successfully expand and make stable contributions in this realm may receive additional rewards in the future, and may even... be qualified to access opportunities related to the restoration of the origin."

This is a warning, a hint, and also a distant promise.

Li Xiaoyao took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed deeply:

"Thank you for your guidance, Master. The Li family will certainly keep it in mind."

After leaving the Delivery Office, Li Xiaoyao still had 8,700 contribution points remaining in his jade token. Without hesitation, he headed straight for the "Good Deeds Pavilion Branch Station".

This branch store was far larger than any ordinary market town, with shelves overflowing with jade cabinets, their precious jewels gleaming softly. Li Xiaoyao's goal was clear.

First, there was his fourth nephew, Li Chijing.

He went straight to the cultivation technique area, searched and compared the techniques, and finally exchanged 3,000 contribution points for a jade slip called "Autumn Lake Reflecting the Moon Technique".

This technique is a third-grade foundation-building method, belonging to the Lesser Yin Water element. It is balanced and peaceful, and especially emphasizes the purity of spiritual power and the nurturing of the spirit, which is exactly in line with Li Chijing's foundation and future path.

The jade slip not only contains cultivation methods leading directly to the Foundation Establishment stage, but also includes several matching water-based spells and a supplementary secret technique called "The Cold Moon Forging God Chapter," making it extremely valuable.

Next, he exchanged the money for the family's future needs.

Basic Techniques: Spend 1,000 contribution points to purchase five complete jade slips of the First-Grade Qi Gathering Techniques: "Li Huo Xin Jing" (Fire), "Qing Mu Chang Chun Jue" (Wood), "Hou Tu Zai Wu Pian" (Earth), "Geng Jin Rui Qi Jue" (Metal), and "Qing Bo Jue" (Water).

This is an essential inheritance for the family to recruit new blood and lay the foundation for the Five Elements. It is far more complete and reliable to buy it here than to search for scattered pieces in the old town market.

Cultivation resources: Considering that there are still children in the family who have not yet cultivated Qi, as well as the possible new bloodline in the future.

He spent 800 contribution points to purchase ten "Grade One Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy" with different attributes, all of which were neutral and suitable for beginners to lay the foundation, and sealed them in a specially made jade bottle.

They also purchased sufficient quantities of basic medicinal pills such as "Bigu Dan", "Yangqi Dan", and "Qingxin San".

Artifacts and Materials: To enhance the defense of the stronghold and the family's combat power, he exchanged for a set of second-tier mid-grade "Minor Five Elements Forbidden Array" array plate (2,000 contribution points). This array has a more balanced defensive power and a certain isolation effect against turbid evil.

Two exquisite second-tier low-grade magic weapons, "Crimson Flame Blade" and "Mystic Tortoise Armor," one offensive and one defensive (totaling 1,500 contribution points).

And a batch of spiritual materials commonly used in Foundation Establishment stage weapon crafting and array formation, including "Star Iron", "Fire Copper Essence" and "Sinking Jade" (costing 500 contribution points).

During the procurement process, Li Xiaoyao had a lingering question in his mind.

He had seen the price tags for rare and precious items at the "Shan Gong Ge" near Luoxia Mountain in Yunzhou, with even the lowest grade costing 20,000 contribution points or more.

Here, he clearly saw several treasures marked "rare treasures of heaven and earth" with extraordinary aura, priced at just over ten thousand.

He couldn't help but ask the steward who was receiving him:

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask why the prices of rare and precious items here seem to be much lower than those in the outer realms?"