Vampire Cultivation Notes

Besides the vast collection of ancient books.

Li Jieqing also took more than 200,000 spirit stones from Wanbaoge. Back then, that price could probably buy most of Taipingfang Market.

At this moment, he took out a thousand coins and scattered them carelessly in the dark cave.

Spiritual energy emanated from the spirit stone, and a hazy light began to flicker within the dark cave.

The mortal world is a place with little spiritual energy, but with such a grand gesture, this unfinished cave dwelling was instantly transformed into a blessed paradise.

Seeing this, Li Jieqing raised his hand again and took out a protective array plate.

This is a great thing. It doesn't require a special array master to set up the array, and you no longer need to worry about others leaving backdoors. Just activate the magic power and set up the array nodes according to the steps.

Needless to say, this array plate is from Wanbaoge, containing the near-second-tier array "Forest Sea Life and Breath," which combines the functions of protecting the house, trapping people, and gathering spirits. It can be said that any product from Wanbaoge is bound to be a masterpiece.

At this moment, Li Jieqing truly wished he hadn't snatched this damned Wanbaoge earlier, as it was such a waste that this treasure had been covered in dust.

Once the [Forest Sea Life] formation is set up, it can actively gather wood-type spiritual energy and discard the spiritual energy of the other four attributes, making it most suitable for practitioners of wood-type cultivation techniques.

However, this is the mortal world, and the spiritual energy outside the cave is weak. Li Jieqing has never practiced wood-type techniques, so the function of protecting the house is sufficient.

Activate the array plate, select the node in the cave, and bury a handful of spirit stones in each node.

Finally, in the central array plate, Li Jieqing took out a mid-grade spirit stone from his good niece Jiang Ping's storage bag and placed it inside the array plate to maintain the array's energy consumption.

"It's a pity I didn't have the chance that day, otherwise I would have gotten what quality of spirit stones from Senior Brother Yang's storage bag."

After much hard work, Li Jieqing had set up the array plate. The array was in operation, containing the spiritual energy emitted by the spirit stones and preventing it from overflowing.

Standing inside the fully illuminated cave, Li Jieqing nodded slightly.

With this formation, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator could hold out for a while, making it easier to escape later.

Just as they were about to transplant all the medicinal plants from the herb garden over...

The newly set-up magic array was activated, and guests arrived.

Li Jieqing stood up, put on the Thousand Illusions Mask, and reverted to the appearance of the Moon Gazing Taoist.

The boulder at the entrance had already been connected to the magic array node, and at this moment, with a thought from Li Jieqing, it automatically moved to the side.

Outside the door stood Li Dalang, whom they had been searching for, and Huang Chong'er, who was hiding underground and staring intently at them.

"Go inside and turn over the soil, get ready to start work!"

Li Jieqing stomped his foot on the ground and shouted a rebuke.

The ground trembled slightly, the magic array opened, and the yellow worms, smelling the spiritual energy, eagerly burrowed inside.

Upon hearing the commotion, Li Dalang was overjoyed and knelt down in response.

"Li Longxiu, a local villager, never expected to actually see the face of an immortal. To repay the kindness of subduing the demon and saving my life, I, Li, will obey the immortal's every command without hesitation!"

Li Jieqing laughed and said, "Get up. I am but a humble Taoist priest gazing at the moon; I am hardly an immortal."

The name Longxiu means dragon whisker grass, and it comes from a rural family that combines farming and scholarship.

As Li Longxiu stood up, feeling uneasy, he heard Li Jieqing say, "Is it only you who knows about my subjugation of the demon beast, or is it known throughout the village?"

Li Longxiu pondered for a moment, growing increasingly uneasy. He hurriedly and cautiously said, "I recovered from my severe injuries in just three days, which the villagers all found miraculous. Despite repeated inquiries, they never asked about... Your Highness's intentions, yet I have already presumptuously revealed them. This..."

Li Jieqing immediately laughed and said, "There's no way."

The secret blood-finding technique had already been activated, and sure enough, a group of people were seen gathered together, waiting at the foot of the mountain.

They must have heard that there were cultivators here, and if they didn't find someone to ask them what was going on, the people of Weize Township wouldn't be able to live in peace.

Li Jieqing understood the purpose of these people's visit, so he readily replied, "...To be honest, I am staying at your esteemed place to avoid trouble."

"Seven years ago, a demonic beast was causing trouble in the secluded cultivation grounds. The righteous path was extinguished while the demonic path was rampant. I could not resist the temptation and took a demonic technique into my hands. Although I have not practiced it, I have already been tainted by sin."

"Now that the righteous sect has returned, fearing punishment, they have returned to the secular world to avoid disaster, and will return once the situation becomes clear."

"You need not be alarmed. I am a member of the orthodox Xuanmen sect and a true successor of the righteous path. Since I am staying here, there is no need to elaborate on the matter of exorcising demons. I will also ensure that you have good weather and peace in this area."

"Even so, there is no need to offer flowers, fruits, cattle, or sheep, and please do not bring gold, silver, or other worldly possessions..."

Li Longxiu had already figured out some of the trick.

The chaos among the immortals seven years ago was actually caused by a monster from beyond the realm causing trouble.

The Taoist priest before us had stayed behind even when the demons were causing trouble, but now he had been forced by his own people to seek refuge in the countryside.

It is truly lamentable that even among those who cultivate immortality, there are instances of infighting and internal strife.

However, since this Taoist priest mentioned his willingness to ensure favorable weather and peace in the region...

Li Longxiu was overjoyed when he realized this. He thanked them repeatedly and then hurried down the mountain to find the three elders and the head of the family who were waiting there, so that they could all come and pay their respects together.

He can exorcise demons and ensure good weather and abundant harvests—if he's not a god, who is?!

Anyone who kowtows too slowly will be expelled from the family register!

Li Jieqing received them with a smile, and they each offered words of comfort.

Then, the moon-gazing eel and yellow worm were summoned again, and he commanded them to roam freely among the hills, causing the people of Weize Township to feel both fear and joy.

As darkness fell, the villagers, their legs trembling, descended the mountain with smiles on their faces.

Upon returning to the fortified village, one of them exclaimed, "Truly a sage! He possesses an imposing presence, yet his demeanor is as gentle as a spring breeze, winning the hearts and minds of all."

Another person chuckled softly, "You're just submitting to that serpent."

"Boo!"

An elder cursed and then sought out the village head, Li Longxiu, to inquire in detail about the matter of the private audience he had just received.

Upon hearing this, the man looked distressed.

Seeing this, onlookers were puzzled and came to ask why. With a righteous immortal willing to protect the peace of the local area, what great fortune could there be?

The elder then said, "The immortal has subdued the demon for us and is willing to ensure good weather and abundant harvests in this area, yet he is merely staying in the long-abandoned back mountain. He asks for neither fruits nor gifts, nor gold or silver. We give him whatever we want, yet we cannot repay him. How can this continue?"

The mindset of immortals is unpredictable. The elder pondered deeply, fearing that he might make a mistake in his hospitality and cause this righteous immortal to become a fallen immortal who wreaks havoc on the world.

Didn't you hear what I said? This immortal came here to avoid disaster for some reason. How could he possibly live peacefully in the back mountain?

Upon hearing this, everyone recalled the chaos in the outside world, and they all uttered sighs of sorrow.

At this moment, the village head, Li Longxiu, spoke up thoughtfully, saying, "I have observed the words of the Moon Immortal. Although he does not want our mundane possessions, there is still a reason for him to show respect."

Everyone hurriedly asked how to proceed, and Li Longxiu said, "How about every household makes offerings, builds temples, and presents incense? This is our sincerity. If the True Immortal does not object, then it is permission."