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"Fellow Daoist Chen, you're here too? Are you waiting for the Three Yuan Forbidden Land to open?"

Zhou Tinglong was somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting to meet Chen Qingmo here.

The opponent has already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and their cultivation speed is quite fast.

The fact that Chen Qingmo was able to come here also means that he possesses a forbidden area token, but he is somewhat curious about how the Chen family obtained the token.

"Greetings, Senior Zhou."

Chen Qingmo bowed respectfully. Although Zhou Tinglong addressed him as a fellow Daoist, it was because Chen Weisheng was the other party's disciple.

As a Qi Refining cultivator, he should have shown proper respect to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"I am indeed going to enter the Three Yuan Forbidden Land. Did Wei Sheng come with you, senior?"

Chen Qingmo changed the subject; since the other party hadn't asked directly, he wouldn't reveal anything about the token.

Moreover, he genuinely cares about his son, which is why he brought this up.

"Wei Sheng is still at the seventh level of Qi Refining and is still cultivating within the sect."

"This time, his senior brother went into the Three Yuan Forbidden Land for training. Perhaps Wei Sheng will break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in a few years, and then he will also be unable to enter this place."

Zhou Tinglong had great confidence in Chen Weisheng. The Three Yuan Forbidden Land opened only once every twenty years. If Chen Weisheng could not break through within twenty years, he would not be able to get a spot in the Forbidden Land.

If he breaks through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he will not need this spot.

Zhou Tinglong's eldest disciple, Shui Wennan, suppressed his cultivation level for several years to avoid attempting a breakthrough, all in order to find an opportunity in the forbidden area.

"I see. Senior thinks so highly of Weisheng. I hope this kid can live up to expectations."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, your Chen family has only been a Foundation Establishment family for a short time. Even if you manage to get a spot, you will have difficulty finding reliable allies to enter the forbidden area."

"If you encounter someone with ill intentions, you can use this to intimidate them, or you can seek out a disciple of my sect."

Zhou Tinglong pondered for a few moments, then took out a jade slip and handed it to Chen Qingmo.

After all, he is the disciple's father, so it wouldn't hurt to offer some assistance.

This can be considered an early bet, and it seems that Chen Qingmo also has a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

When the Chen family produces Foundation Establishment cultivators across three generations, they will directly become the number one family under the Yuanjian Sect.

As an elder of the sect, he naturally had to deal with these families.

Even if it doesn't work out, he won't lose much.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

Chen Qingmo took the jade slip and put it into his storage bag.

He then chatted with Zhou Tinglong for a while before taking his leave.

Chen Qingmo found a cheap inn to stay in, as all the inns on the main street and in the market had been booked by the three sects and various families.

The inn he was in was in a remote location, and few people came there; only a few families who did not seem wealthy lived there.

There weren't many stalls in the city yet, so he wasn't in a hurry to go out.

Chen Qingmo sat at the table, took out the jade slip, and glanced at it briefly.

It is engraved with a sword-shaped pattern, with the words "Yuan Sword" in small characters next to it.

"I never expected to be favored by a Foundation Establishment cultivator thanks to my son's good fortune."

Chen Qingmo muttered to himself, finding it quite amusing.

A few days later, the once quiet streets gradually became lively again.

The original market was requisitioned by the three groups to serve as their stalls.

Other Foundation Establishment families set up stalls on the city streets, attracting many customers.

Chen Qingmo was secretly shocked as he looked at the dazzling array of treasures and materials.

"As expected of the three major sects leading the effort, although most of the items are for Qi cultivation, the variety is truly comprehensive."

Tianyuan City is not usually an empty city; many cultivators from various families reside there.

They were dispatched by the three sects to maintain stability within the city and were also entitled to an annual salary.

During this period leading up to the opening of the Three Yuan Forbidden Land, they can be free from worldly affairs.

All three sects had Golden Core cultivators present, whose divine senses could cover dozens of miles, allowing them to detect any unusual activity in the city in a timely manner.

When various families set up stalls to sell their goods, arguments inevitably arise, but Golden Core cultivators will not get involved in such situations.

But if anyone tries to take action, they will first send someone to persuade them to stop.

If persuasion fails, then they will have to take matters into their own hands.

However, there are usually no cultivators who are so lacking in common sense.

Chen Qingmo strolled along the street, purchasing some array and talisman materials, spending over four hundred spirit stones.

He then headed towards the market area, where the three sects were located. The goods sold there were fewer than outside, but they were all more valuable.

Most of them indicate their purpose, and even some seemingly useless items are described in detail.

Chen Qingmo walked around, stopping frequently and lingering in front of many stalls.

Several top-tier and even supreme-grade magical artifacts are sold here, but they are expensive, and even emptying his storage bag wouldn't yield enough spirit stones.

"What would you like to buy, fellow Daoist?"

Chen Qingmo walked up to a stall of the Yuanjian Sect, where a cultivator asked him with a smile.

He came here on a mission from the sect, and he would receive a share of the profits from every item he sold.

He would put on a smile whenever someone came by, to increase the other person's goodwill.

"Do you have any pill formulas for sale here, fellow Daoist?"

Chen Qingmo wandered around for a long time but never saw a stall selling pill formulas.

He knew the formula was precious, but he still wanted to try his luck.

On the one hand, he had promised his third sister, Chen Qing, that he would do this, and on the other hand, he was thinking of the family.

The Chen family has not purchased any new elixir formulas over the years, mainly because they have been stationed in Linyuan County and have not had the opportunity to obtain them.

Once a prescription for Dan appears on the market, it will be acquired by the Sun and Zheng families.

Unable to win the competition, the Chen family gave up on the idea.

After leaving home, Chen Qingmo would inquire about the products whenever he arrived at a market, but unfortunately, no one was selling them.

"Fellow Daoist, the pill formula is precious, and our sect will certainly not sell it."

"The only way to obtain it is through self-study, but those who practice alchemy are few and far between, and they will not easily bestow it upon others."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingmo didn't say much and wanted to go check out the other stalls.

"However, fellow Daoist, the sect cannot interfere with the alchemy formulas I privately own."

The cultivator's change of tone rekindled Chen Qingmo's hope.

"I wonder what kind of elixir is recorded in your prescription?"

"First-tier, mid-grade, Qi-clearing powder."

The Qi-Opening Powder can assist Qi Refining cultivators in breaking through their spiritual apertures, but its effectiveness decreases once they reach the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining.

However, the Chen family has many cultivators in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and this pill can help them accelerate their cultivation.

"How much does it cost, fellow Daoist?"

"One hundred and eighty spirit stones, no bargaining."

The monk's tone was resolute, showing no intention of backing down.

Chen Qingmo pondered for a moment and then handed over the spirit stone.

Purchasing elixirs should not be based solely on immediate gains; it is beneficial for the family's development.

One hundred and eighty spirit stones isn't too expensive; it's slightly overpriced for a mid-grade first-tier pill formula.

If the family can produce several more late-stage Qi Refining cultivators through this, it will far exceed the value of the pill formula.

"Alright, fellow Daoist, here you go. This contains some essential points on alchemy. You can take a look at them in advance."

The cultivator beamed with joy and handed the pill formula to Chen Qingmo.

The Yuanjian Sect possesses pills similar to the Chongqiao Powder, and even more effective ones. Submitting his pill formula to the sect would not yield much in the way of spirit stones.

Taking advantage of the opening of the Three Yuan Forbidden Land, he accepted a mission to set up a stall, hoping to sell the pill formulas he possessed.

The initial price was two hundred spirit stones, but after asking several cultivators, none of them were interested.

Just then, Chen Qingmo came over and mentioned this matter, so he thought it would be better to sell it at a slightly lower price than to let it gather dust in his hands.

"You're very kind, fellow Daoist."

Chen Qingmo accepted the prescription, bowed respectfully, and walked towards another stall.

"Finally sold it. One hundred and eighty spirit stones. I made a profit."

The cultivator watched Chen Qingmo's departing figure, his heart filled with joy.

Earning spirit stones is not easy for cultivators in sects; simple tasks are time-consuming and laborious, while difficult tasks are accompanied by danger.

Now that his biggest concern has been resolved, he feels much more relaxed.