Dark Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 96 Secluded Cultivation

Tang Lang is the most interesting person Zhang Qing has met since he traveled through time.

Hu Meier doesn't count; she's a demon.

This boy has just turned sixteen and is currently at the same level of Qi Refining, the fourth level, just like Zhang Qing.

Unlike Zhang Qing, he came from a wealthy family in the outer city of Luoshan and could afford to buy the Azure Cloud Token of the Xuanming Palace for twenty spirit stones.

The Tang family is not considered a local powerful clan; they have only recently risen to prominence and their foundation is not very strong.

That's why they spared no expense to push Tang Lang into the Xuanming Lower Academy, hoping that he could become an inner disciple in the future and thus protect the entire family.

Despite having just met, the chubby young man trusted Zhang Qing completely and revealed all his family's secrets.

Quite frank.

"Brother Zhang, it's fate that we meet. I'm not very capable, but if you ever encounter any financial problems in the future, just come to me."

Tang Lang patted his chest and said, "We'll pay the lowest possible interest rate!"

Zhang Qing was both amused and exasperated: "Thank you."

It's estimated that the Tang family started out as loan sharks. This guy looks like he comes from a family with a long history of financial expertise. Although he's not exactly a seasoned veteran, he certainly has a certain air about him.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with what Tang Lang said.

I am also willing to form a good relationship with the other party.

What if I really need to borrow money?

Tang Lang chuckled, "Interest is just a joke. I can't charge others, but I can't charge you, Senior Brother. I just hope you'll take care of me in the future!"

As he spoke, he bowed to Zhang Qing with his hands clasped.

Zhang Qing returned the greeting: "No problem, no problem."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zhang Qing declined Tang Lang's invitation to have dinner together and returned to his residence in the lower courtyard.

Closing the door, the small room became his private space, which felt safer than his previous residences.

Zhang Qing took out the artifact that the cat girl had given him from his storage bag.

After acquiring the three-legged cauldron, he did not immediately absorb its powerful energy.

Instead, they conducted a thorough study.

This was Zhang Qing's first truly valuable artifact, even though it was severely damaged.

However, he hadn't figured out anything yet, and now he felt a new sense of urgency, so he didn't hesitate any longer and immediately began to absorb the small cauldron.

[Powerful +3.1]

The final result was a real surprise for Zhang Qing.

Despite the severe damage and deep traces of time on the surface of this ancient artifact, this small cauldron actually brought him more than 3 points of precious and powerful energy!

Zhang Qing opened the enhancement panel.

Start adding points!

Physical Strength: 3

[Soul: 5.5]

Martial Arts Skill: 2

[Spellcast: 5.5]

[Powerful: 0.1]

Everything can be enhanced.

Zhang Qing had already come up with a plan to increase investment.

No matter how much power you have, you can never go wrong by investing it in [Soul] and [Spellcasting]!

He kept only 0.1 as an emergency reserve.

In the days that followed, Zhang Qing, as a prospective disciple of the Xuanming Lower Academy, began his secluded cultivation.

Most of the time, he was practicing the "Mysterious Illumination Method" in the No. 18 Cultivation Hall, making the most of every minute to improve his cultivation.

Although the Xuanming Lower Academy charges exorbitant fees, the cultivation environment here is far superior to that of the camp.

The concentration of spiritual energy from heaven and earth is more than twice as high.

The further enhancement of his [Spellcasting] attribute made Zhang Qing even more adept at cultivating his skills.

Step by step, he advanced towards the peak of the fourth level of Qi Refining.

They proceeded step by step with meticulous care, yet their defenses were incredibly solid!

This is only within the residence; if it were a dedicated cultivation cave, the effect would be even better.

Unfortunately, Zhang Qing couldn't get the spirit stones to rent out the cave dwelling, so he could only rely on the free resources, just like most of the other newcomers who started at the same time.

In fact, his conditions are not bad.

It's still better than the multi-person dwelling, the Yizi Retreat, and the large dormitory-style Bingzi Retreat.

In addition, Zhang Qing would arrive at the Dharma Discussion Hall every three days without fail.

Listen to Elder Chuanfa's "open class".

It's free.

However, after listening, the disciple had many questions and asked the Dharma Transmission Elder. In that case, he had to obediently take out his purse!

Zhang Qing had no money.

To make a living and cover his daily expenses, he would leave the outer city every few days to hunt in Canglang Village.

The hunting grounds remained the same vast ancient ruins.

As before, Zhang Qing continued to cooperate with the catgirl Miaomiao, who would scout out and select the target first, and then he would strike to deliver the fatal blow.

They gave some of the prey's meat to Miaomiao and kept some for themselves.

All other materials were sold for talisman money.

To meet the daily expenses required in the Xuanming Lower Academy!

Days passed by like this.

Among the many new disciples, Zhang Qing kept a low profile, never seeking the limelight or causing trouble. He usually only interacted with one or two people, such as Tang Lang.

The Luoshan Qingyun Society will conclude during this period.

As most people predicted and bet on, Dongfang Chengyan of the Luoshan Dongfang Clan became the leader of this year's Qingyun Gathering.

The name of the new generation of prodigies resounded throughout the Immortal City!

This had no effect on Zhang Qing.

Since the prospective disciples only have three months of peaceful cultivation time, Zhang Qing wished he could divide every inch of time into two parts.

Time flies by like a river, never stopping for anyone.

What's meant to come will come.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Qing had been in the Xuanming Lower Academy for more than two months.

At this point, the atmosphere among the new disciples, including him, became delicate.

In an environment like the Xuanming Lower Academy, even an innocent little white rabbit will develop two sharp teeth from being worn down.

Everyone knows that the real competition is about to begin.

Compete for resources, compete for tasks, compete for momentum!

Although Zhang Qing had no intention of competing, being involved in the situation meant he couldn't remain unaffected.

That day, after listening to the Dharma Transmission Elder's lecture, Zhang Qing had just stepped out of the Dharma Discussion Hall when he was stopped by several disciples.

One of the handsome young cultivators smiled slightly and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, may we have a chat?"

Zhang Qing hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

This handsome cultivator was also one of the new disciples, and his name was Zhao Yichen.

Among the hundreds of prospective disciples, Zhao Yichen is a prominent figure who has recently gained considerable attention.

Although Zhang Qing had never had any dealings with the other party.

But we do know each other.

He couldn't help but wonder what the other person wanted from contacting him.

The answer was soon revealed.

Zhao Yichen actually wanted to recruit Zhang Qing into his team!

He said he would try to get a good job in the upcoming assignment of new disciples.

The kind of job that requires the participation and collaboration of multiple people.

Zhao Yichen did not reveal the specifics of the mission, only saying that if it succeeded, everyone would share in the benefits.

It's definitely better than going it alone!

It must be said that this new senior brother has remarkable eloquence and a strong ability to sway people.

Unfortunately, Zhang Qing's soul attribute had already exceeded 5 points.

Even though Zhao Yichen spoke eloquently, he was not swayed!

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