Body Refinement for Longevity: From Health Cultivation Exercises to Overcoming All Techniques

Chapter 167 Ascension Ceremony

Chen Han had finally arrived at the cultivation world he had longed for, and he had been in a good mood for the past few days.

He wandered aimlessly, occasionally encountering a few people along the way, but they would only glance at him curiously before going about their own business.

"Grandpa...Grandpa."

Chen Han called out to an old man who was holding a chicken. The old man looked him up and down with surprise and asked in the local dialect, "Young man, what are you doing?"

This stumped Chen Han, but after a little listening, he was able to understand what the old man was saying.

"I'm here to visit relatives, my second uncle's nephew... and then I got lost. I'd like to ask where the market is."

Chen Han casually made up a reason about getting his foot done.

"What? What did you say? You're going to the market? Everyone's gone now, there's nothing for you to buy."

Chen Han:

Indeed, how could a mortal possibly know about the Immortal Cultivation Market? Sigh, they're really grasping at straws when they're desperate.

Later, Chen Han thought about it again and suddenly felt both amused and exasperated by his actions.

After saying goodbye to the hard-of-hearing old man, Chen Han continued walking aimlessly.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this map is small and precisely marks the locations of markets. The cultivation world is vast, even though this map only covers a small corner of it.

Therefore, the area marked on the map is several thousand miles in circumference.

"It's healed! It's really healed! Miracle doctor, miracle doctor!"

"Waaaaah, waaaaah..."

Before long, Chen Han arrived at a grove of trees outside a village. The golden setting sun cast its golden light, painting the world in a serene and tranquil hue.

Not far ahead, the sound of a little girl crying could be heard, accompanied by what sounded like an old man repeatedly expressing his gratitude.

Chen Han was curious and went closer to take a look.

He then discovered three people, including a young man of similar age who was smiling and composed.

In front of him was an old man kneeling and thanking him profusely. The old man was dressed simply, with mud stains on the hem of his clothes, clearly a simple and honest farmer.

The third person was a five- or six-year-old girl in the old man's arms. The girl had a long braid on her head and her face was as red as two apples, making one want to take a bite.

At that moment, she was crying loudly, tears streaming down her delicate face and down her neck.

Her legs were covered in blood, a sight that was truly heartbreaking.

However, upon closer inspection, Chen Han noticed that there were no wounds beneath the blood.

"Why is this happening? Could it be him?"

Chen Han turned his gaze to the young man, who noticed him and glanced back at him before nodding slightly and smiling as a greeting.

"You should take your granddaughter back home. Don't bring little children to places like this again; it's not safe."

"Okay, okay, thank you, miracle doctor."

After the old man left with his granddaughter, only Chen Han and the young man remained.

"What is your honorable surname, fellow Daoist?"

The young man politely cupped his hands in greeting to Chen Han and asked.

"My name is Chen Han. May I ask your name, friend...?"

Chen Han was not surprised. When the difference in cultivation level is not significant, cultivators can easily see each other's background, unless they have special magical artifacts or talismans that conceal their cultivation level.

Back then, not only the young man, but Chen Han also naturally saw that the other party had an extraordinary demeanor and was not an ordinary person.

"Hehe, so it's Fellow Daoist Chen. I am Ling Xiaohu."

"Fellow Daoist Ling, what was that just now..."

Chen Han politely returned the gesture with a cupped hand, and then asked.

"Just now, the old man's granddaughter accidentally fell down that hillside and broke her leg. Luckily, I happened to be passing by and heard her crying, otherwise that little girl would probably have a hard time for the rest of her life."

Chen Han suddenly realized, and couldn't help but cup his hands in praise again: "Fellow Daoist Ling is truly a benevolent healer, I admire him greatly."

"Oh, what kind of doctor am I? I just fed him a worthless pill. It was nothing, not worth mentioning."

Ling Xiaohu waved his hand dismissively and asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you also going to participate in the Ascension Conference?"

"An Ascension Ceremony?"

Chen Han looked puzzled.

"No way, you, a dignified cultivator, don't even know about the Ascension Ceremony?"

Ling Xiaohu was somewhat surprised to see Chen Han's bewildered expression.

"To be honest, fellow Daoist, I come from afar and am new to this blessed land. I know nothing about this place. As a result, I was just wandering around when I had the good fortune to meet Fellow Daoist Ling."

"Oh...I see."

Ling Xiaohu suddenly realized, and then explained with a smile, "This so-called Ascension Ceremony is a rare event held by sects and schools to recruit disciples. Anyone who meets the age requirement can participate, even mortals whose spiritual roots have not yet been tested."

"Such a rare opportunity for a major sect to open its doors to recruit disciples is extremely rare. Many cultivators will participate, and if they are selected, they will become disciples of the major sect."

"Their scenery was magnificent! Not only were their cultivation resources better than those of us independent cultivators, but they also had the advantage of being backed by a great mountain, enjoying many privileges outside."

"But if I'm not selected... then I'm not selected, and I'll continue being a rogue cultivator."

Chen Han suddenly realized.

Although he inherited the cultivation knowledge of Eagle Mountain, much of it was just theoretical knowledge, so it couldn't make him integrate into the cultivation world like a local in a short time.

"Fellow Daoist, do you know where the Ascension Ceremony is held?"

"Of course, it'll be held in Qingzhu Market. What, you also want to participate in the Ascension Ceremony and become a disciple of a prestigious sect?"

Chen Han scratched the back of his head and smiled slightly, clearly interested, but pretended to be embarrassed, just like a greenhorn.

Ling Xiaohu raised an eyebrow, turned around and walked away, waving his hand casually as he said, "Let's go, the road is long."

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Chen Han responded and then followed closely behind.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Chen, where are you from? You seem much more handsome than me."

"My hometown? Do you know the Yue Kingdom, fellow Daoist?"

"The Yue Kingdom? To the east or to the west?"

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Over the next few days, the two of them traveled one after the other, crossing countless mountains and covering thousands of miles. Along the way, they often chatted about random things to find amusement.

Chen Han did not reveal that he could fly on a sword, after all, this was an extraordinary thing and would easily attract the envy of others.

Besides, he doesn't know how to carry people. What if Ling Xiaohu accidentally falls off and dies?

Judging from appearances, Ling Xiaohu seems to be only at the first or second level of Qi Refining, and his cultivation foundation is far inferior to that of Lu Tianren and Su Zhenyue.

Moreover, keeping magical artifacts is like having a trump card; it can catch your opponent off guard at crucial moments, so it's best not to reveal them if possible.

Finally, five days later, they arrived at a mountain.

This mountain is magnificent and imposing; looking up from below, it seems to reach the sky and cover almost the entire field of vision.

"Let's go, we're not slow. The Ascension Ceremony won't start for another day, let's go in and have a look around first."

With that, the two walked down the mountain.

"The Ascension Ceremony is so attractive to cultivators that it naturally gives many cultivators who sell cultivation talismans, magic weapons, or engage in fraud and deception an opportunity to earn spirit stones. I imagine there will be many more sellers and buyers in the market."

"The variety is so rich that you can say that everything is available. If Fellow Daoist Chen needs anything, now is the best time to get it."

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