Cultivation begins with harvest.

"Although it's not a gourmet feast, it tastes good and the price is reasonable. Not bad, not bad."

The table set out by the restaurant was completely devoured.

Dongfang Jianming stretched out his body, leaning against the pillar and lifting the corner of his chair to sit comfortably. The food on the table consisted of only delicious, mundane things, which Dongfang Jianming accepted without hesitation. On the other hand, Dongfang Lieming only picked out the foods with spiritual energy to taste.

This is a great location. The private room on the second floor has a window and you can see everything in the courtyard, including the stable. According to the owner, this is the room that our most valued guests like the most, and it has been kept there all this time.

Unlike other shops in the outposts that commonly barter, this shop is willing to accept Suiyuan. Although Suiyuan is difficult to counterfeit, independent cultivators still prefer to have the actual item in hand for peace of mind. In addition, since non-Qingheng Sect disciples need to pay additional taxes when exchanging Suiyuan for the four types of common spiritual items, independent cultivators are naturally unwilling to do so. Therefore, Suiyuan transactions are more common in larger outposts.

Dongfang Lieming glanced at Chen Guang, who was clearly deep in thought, and then whispered to Dongfang Jianming, "I'm afraid it wasn't originally this easy. It's only because we are disciples of Qingheng that we've received so many benefits."

Dongfang Jianming frowned slightly: "Actually, I only realized how many inconveniences there are after leaving Qingheng Sect."

Just as they were about to begin their discussion, someone from the shop came and politely asked if they could meet with an outsider who wanted to visit. The Dongfang siblings had to stop their whispering and only sat up straight and looked towards the door after seeing Chen Guang nod.

Surrounded by several powerful black-clad cultivators, a woman dressed in a dark black robe, with her hair tied up to reveal her fair forehead, walked in the center of the room alone. She stopped ten steps away before gracefully bowing in their direction.

Since the two siblings were not in the main seats, they were able to observe the woman more confidently. They saw that she was tall and upright, taller than the average man, and had no particularly striking beauty. However, she exuded a sense of competence and poise.

"I am Kan Zhi, and having learned that Qing Heng's esteemed disciple is here, I have dared to request an audience. I have a request that I would beg your mercy." Kan Zhi lowered her head, but her demeanor remained composed.

"Lianzhi?" Chen Guang smiled, looking the woman, who didn't seem to be bowing her head, up and down. "Stop beating around the bush, just say what you have to say."

"I have a shop in the 33rd floor of the Bing family, which was left to me by my father. As a son, I am not as good as my father. This shop is always short of goods, and it is getting worse month by month. I have no choice but to do something offensive - you must be a hero of the Qi Hall. Do you have any scattered spiritual items that you would like to sell? I am willing to buy them. Please forgive me if I offend you." Kan Zhi explained the whole story.

"They mistook me for Kido? They clearly don't know me well enough."

Chen Guang asked, "So, you're going to ask each one that comes along?"

Kan Zhi shook her head: "Only Qingheng's disciple is known for his benevolence and virtue, so I can entrust him with this business. My shop is located at Bing Thirty-Three. As a fellow business owner, I naturally hope to have one less competitor. That's why I came here to look for business opportunities. The actual transaction will still be conducted at Bing Thirty-Three."

Kan Zhi explained the cause and effect clearly in just a few words, and Chen Guang immediately had a general understanding.

Kan Zhi glanced at Chen Guang's expression and continued quickly, "Someone saw several Ji Mingzan from the Precious Sword Sect fleeing back in disarray. It must be that the swordsmen were killed. The time was almost the same as when you entered the Grass Knot Outpost. There are many who can defeat swordsmen, but few who can kill them. It must be the Qingheng Qi Hall."

Kan Zhi paused for a moment: "Does Your Excellency need a long-term channel for disposing of ordinary spiritual objects?"

"You have good intelligence," Chen Guang stared at Kan Zhi, realizing that Kan Zhi was showing off her abilities. Suddenly, an idea came to him. "I'll give you a chance. There's a spiritual creature called 'Capturing Wood Juice' in the Grass Knot Shovel. Go find it first."

Originally, Chen Guanglai's act of gathering grass and scattering whistles was intended to continue searching for the juice of the thorny tree, which could transform the thorny tree and also had the effect of treating birds. Preparing some might not be useless in the future.

Although this is not Lu Lasu's place of residence, the danger of cultivating the Deceitful Death Scripture is much greater than that of the Precious Sword Sect. Lu Lasu's sentry post had already been searched by Lu Tang, but this sentry post was where the Taoist of the Scripture Pavilion obtained the Capturing Wood Juice, so Chen Guang naturally noticed it.

Another reason was his own selfish motive. He did need a channel to dispose of his surplus spiritual items. He originally wanted to do it through the independent cultivator families, but after taking a look, he realized that even the Dongdu Zhao family's mobility was limited. If anyone paid attention, he would realize that he was just burying his head in the sand. Kan Zhi offered herself up, which suited Chen Guang's wishes.

If you really want to find a perfect channel, you won't find one. It's just a matter of timing and chance. Ultimately, success depends on your own abilities.

Kan Zhi noted down the name of Qin Muzhi, then immediately took her leave, closing the door behind her. She had come quietly, and she left quietly as well.

Dongfang Jianming felt a chill in his heart. Although the people just now were calm, the natural aura emanating from each of them made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, and he subconsciously looked out the window.

The two crimson horses in the stable stood straight and motionless. Dongfang Jianming felt a little uneasy. The horse he had lost earlier was his, and a look of worry appeared between his brows.

Seeing this, Dongfang Lieming whispered a few words to him, and Dongfang Jianming's face lit up with joy again, but then he became worried again. He asked Dongfang Lieming a few words of concern and was reassured by him before he felt at ease.

Chen Guang witnessed everything, but he didn't intend to eavesdrop. He was just recalling some details since he met the Dongfang siblings.

Dongfang Lieming then turned around and asked with concern, "Senior Brother, aren't you afraid of entrusting this to the wrong person?"

"Then I can only blame myself. I should rest a bit while I still have time. This outpost isn't necessarily safe." Without further explanation, Chen Guang intermittently used his Clear Vision to observe his surroundings. Fortunately, the shopkeeper knew when to back down. Perhaps he had reached some agreement with Kan Zhi, but that was all. He didn't let any other random people bother him.

After a hearty meal and an hour's rest, the three set off again.

The journey to Bing Thirty-Three was safe and no further accidents occurred.

Unlike the makeshift Caojie outpost, the Bing Thirty-Three Outpost was surrounded by high walls, and the cultivators patrolling and guarding it were all late-stage Qi Refining cultivators. Every quarter of an hour, one could see disciples of the Qingheng Punishment Hall, and such a scene naturally gave people a strong sense of security.

To enter the market, one must first pass through the gate for inspection.

High-rise buildings stand tall, and the air is filled with the noise of people.

Chen Guang hadn't expected the place to be so lively, and couldn't help but marvel at the sheer number of independent cultivators in the world.

Actually, if you think about it, you'll understand. Most people can't cultivate immortality because they live among people. Mundane things hinder their initial cultivation. Many cultivators enjoy worldly pleasures, and there are actually methods circulating in the mortal world. Therefore, if they find the right environment, as long as they hide in deep mountains and forests, in places rarely visited by people, and can cultivate diligently, there are plenty of people who can embark on the path of immortality after several years, ten years, or even several decades.

Once someone has attained cultivation, except for a few who live alone, they will inevitably pass on their skills to their descendants. If they have no descendants, they will pass on their skills to their disciples, and if they have no disciples, they will leave behind their lineage. Therefore, there will be no shortage of independent cultivators at the lower levels.

With so many independent cultivators in the Bing Thirty-Three area, some popularity has actually emerged. However, Chen Guang felt as if it was being suppressed, so it didn't have much of an impact. This is probably a phenomenon unique to the outposts under Qing Heng's control. Other outposts, even if they could have such liveliness, would have to worry about the resulting lack of popularity.

Even if one is not at the Foundation Establishment stage, it is inevitable that a cultivator will have a certain level of popularity accompanying them.