My path to immortality was smooth sailing.

"More than two years have passed, and the black-striped horned python in the Spirit Mist Forest still hasn't broken through to the second tier."

Back when Wei Jing had just broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, he, Wei Jun, and Wei Long went to the Spirit Mist Forest to hunt the One-Horned Bull and fought against this Black-Striped Horned Python.

At that time, Wei Jing could only run for his life when facing the Black-striped Horned Python. If it weren't for the Cloud-Breaking Shuttle that allowed them to escape quickly, all three of them would have been swallowed by the giant snake and become its food for the winter.

Although Wei Jing's cultivation has now broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, he also has a handy magic weapon and several superior spells.

But when it came to actually facing that giant serpent that was about to transform into a dragon, he still felt a little uncertain.

"Is this the true master's test? The first test is designed to kill people!" Wei Jing said with a wry smile.

There's no other way; it seems the only option is to bleed heavily.

Before heading to the Spirit Mist Forest, Wei Jing had to make all the necessary preparations.

……

Before departing, Wei Jing piloted the Cloud-Breaking Shuttle to Yue Shi Fang City and Dan Ding Pavilion.

It just so happens that the deacon on duty today is Oh yeah.

"Haha, Junior Brother Wei, you're a distinguished guest!" Ou Ye rubbed his hands together, unable to stop smiling.

This is a big client.

"Deacon Ou, this isn't the first time we've dealt with each other, so I'll be frank with you."

"I am preparing to participate in this year's True Inheritance Trial. Although I have a black iron rod in my hand, I still feel uneasy."

"That wind-breaking cone..."

Upon hearing this, Ou Ye was greatly surprised. He had heard that those who participated in the True Inheritance Trial this year were all top disciples of the inner sect, such as Jia Shangjin and Nong Qingfeng.

Wei Jing...

He hadn't really heard of it.

"Deacon Ou, to be honest, I don't have that many spirit stones right now. Can we make a deal? I'll pay half of the spirit stones first, and I'll definitely pay back the other half as soon as the True Disciple Trial is over."

Wei Jing was somewhat embarrassed, as magical artifacts were expensive.

This Wind-Breaking Cone costs 1,350 spirit stones, which is no small sum.

Oye's expression changed instantly.

"Junior Brother Wei, tell me honestly, how confident are you?"

Ouye is just a minor butler after all, and his authority isn't that great. At most, he can only give Wei Jing a 5% discount.

How could they possibly take the windbreaker cone after only paying half the deposit?

"Let's call it a 50/50 chance!" Wei Jing said conservatively.

"Fifty-fifty? You're not bragging, are you?" Ou Ye looked Wei Jing up and down.

"I received news a few days ago that not only Jia Shangjin, the top student in the inner sect, will be participating in this True Disciple Trial, but Lu Xueqi, the second-ranked student, has also signed up."

Besides these two, Nong Qingfeng and Feng Baobao are also prominent figures in the sect.

He had never heard of Wei Jing before.

What's your ranking among the inner disciples?

"tenth."

Upon hearing this, Oh yeah was completely speechless.

"Junior Brother Wei, listen to my advice, you'd better stay out of this mess." Ou Ye patted Wei Jing on the shoulder, looking like he was doing this for his own good.

"Steward Ou, thank you for your kindness, but if you are unwilling to sell the Windbreaker Cone to me, then forget it." Wei Jing shook his head.

After saying this, Wei Jing turned and left.

He was just trying his luck anyway. The Windbreaker Cone was expensive, and he didn't have much of a relationship with Deacon Ou, so it was normal that Ou was unwilling to sell it to him.

Wei Jing wasn't too disappointed. He planned to try his luck at the Linghuang Auction House and see if he could snag a bargain.

"Wait! Come back." Oye waved.

Wei Jing turned his head, a smile on his face: "Deacon Ou, since you've agreed to sell it to me, I'll pay half as a deposit first, and I promise to return the other half as soon as possible."

"You little rascal, I liked you the moment I saw you."

"I hope you succeed!" Ou Ye felt a surge of joy as he looked at Wei Jingxin's delighted expression.

"The first trial of the true teachings is not easy. If you can't beat them, just run away." Ou Ye actually spoke up to him, and his tone sounded just like an elder instructing a junior.

Wei Jing bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Deacon Ou."

Ouye waved his hand, then gave an order, and soon someone brought a brocade box into the hall.

Wei Jing eagerly took it, opened it, and found three thumb-sized silver cones inside.

This is the Windbreaker Cone, possessing the speed of "breaking the wind" and the silence of "concealment".

This is the most advanced hidden weapon Wei Jing has ever seen.

Once activated, the Wind-Breaking Cone can strike any target within a hundred paces.

Wei Jing picked up the three awls and rubbed them in his palm.

At this moment, he was determined. With two magical artifacts by his side and the mobility of the Cloud-Breaking Shuttle, he could escape even if he couldn't defeat him.

Wei Jing paid a deposit of seven hundred spirit stones, and he would pay back the other half after he passed the True Inheritance Trial.

Wei Jing chatted with Ou Ye for quite a while in Dan Ding Pavilion.

"Junior Brother Wei, why don't you buy more protective talismans? The more talismans you have, the more protection you'll have."

Wei Jing looked at him helplessly, then patted the storage bag on his body.

Do you think I look like I'm very rich?

"Haha! Since I've already given you the Windbreaker Cone at half price, what are a few talismans compared to that?"

"Come on, let me introduce you to some powerful talismans." Oye pulled Wei Jing into a secret room.

Wei Jing was somewhat bewildered. He had only met Ou Ye once, so why was he being so kind to him?

"Junior Brother Wei, this Gengjin Demon-Slaying Talisman is among the top three most powerful first-grade talismans. It can condense Gengjin energy into an invisible blade, which is incomparably sharp."

The Vajra Body Protection Talisman envelops the body in a golden light shield. Once activated, attacks below the Foundation Establishment stage are essentially ineffective against it, but it can only last for ten breaths.

"This is the Xuanwu Mountain-Suppressing Talisman. Within an hour of its use, movement speed will be slightly reduced, while personal defense will be greatly enhanced. Moreover, as long as one's feet are on the ground, one can continuously draw power to replenish oneself, and the speed of spiritual energy recovery will greatly increase."

The Earth Escape Talisman, once activated, allows one to burrow underground, similar to the Earth Escape Technique but more convenient to use.

The dazzling array of spirit-suppressing talismans, immobilization talismans, and rejuvenation talismans left Wei Jing overwhelmed.

Finally, on Ouye's recommendation, Wei Jing took three Vajra Protection Talismans, five Gengjin Evil-Slaying Talismans, five Rejuvenation Talismans, and some other miscellaneous talismans, a whole stack of them.

When Wei Jing finally calculated it, he was stunned.

"Eight hundred spirit stones?"

Wei Jing swallowed hard. He looked at the stack of talismans in his hand and felt like he had been cheated.

He chuckled.

"Junior Brother Wei, there's no need to feel bad. Whether you owe seven hundred spirit stones or fifteen thousand spirit stones, it's still a debt."

"They're all the same!"

The incense is fragrant, but it's way too expensive!

Wei Jing was quite helpless. Since things had come to this, he had no choice but to put the talismans into his storage bag.

"Junior Brother Wei, you don't need to worry. I have a niece who is sixteen years old, beautiful and charming, and has excellent spiritual talent."

"And they are also inner disciples."

"Judging from Junior Brother Wei's appearance and character, he is of the highest caliber. If he is willing to marry my niece, a mere thousand spirit stones will be my gift." Ou Ye patted his chest and looked at Wei Jing with a smile.

Wei Jing's smile almost froze. So, so you were waiting for me here, Master Ou!

This is because it's lusting after my body.