Traversing countless worlds from the primordial era

Chapter 10 Refining Qi to the Seventh Level, Encountering Han Li Again (Please recommend and add to your favorites!)

Lei Ming opened the "Eternal Spring Skill" and carefully read it. He then began to circulate his Qi according to the route recorded in the "Eternal Spring Skill". Instantly, the spiritual energy in the mountain was attracted by Lei Ming and poured into the cave.

Tainan Mountain is not a blessed land of immortals, and its spiritual energy is not abundant. Even so, Leiming felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

In the primordial world, spiritual energy is abundant. Even in remote places like Qingyu Mountain, there is no shortage of spiritual energy, let alone those blessed lands and grotto-heavens.

However, at that time, Lei Ming lacked the cultivation method to absorb that spiritual energy. But now it's different; Lei Ming is like a dragon swimming in the ocean, or a tiger entering the deep mountains.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and Lei Ming, who had been immersed in cultivation, finally woke up, feeling both joy and helplessness.

"The Everlasting Spring Technique has reached the seventh level, but it cannot be broken through."

Lei Ming himself hadn't expected that he would reach the seventh level of Qi Refining in just three months. In Lei Ming's memory, cultivation in the world of "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality" was very slow; even the fastest cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots couldn't reach his speed.

"It seems I have excellent aptitude," Lei Ming thought to himself.

Since the Everlasting Spring Technique was no longer feasible, Lei Ming turned to practicing the Five Elements Spells. He mastered the spells exceptionally quickly, and within two days he had mastered all six spells in the book.

"These basic spells are not as powerful as my Xuan Tie Blade, but their attack range is much larger."

Lei Ming thought for a moment, then picked up the Xuan Tie Blade again. The Xuan Tie Blade had been damaged in the last battle, and he decided to wait for an opportunity to reforge it and turn it into a magic weapon.

"It's time to go check out the market."

The entrance to Tainan Valley Market is not hard to find, but finding the entrance does not mean you can enter. The market entrance is shrouded in an array, and to enter, you need a communication talisman to have the cultivators in the valley activate the array.

"This must be the place those villagers were talking about." Lei Ming looked at the valley shrouded in white mist, hesitated for a moment, and finally stepped into the mist.

Lei Ming knew that there was a formation in the valley, but it should only be used for concealment; otherwise, the mountain people wouldn't have been able to get out.

Lei Ming rushed into the formation. He looked around, but all he could see was a vast expanse of white, so dark he couldn't see his own hand in front of his face, let alone the way. Unable to discern directions, Lei Ming wandered aimlessly, and soon found himself out of the valley.

"That's really true." Lei Ming sighed softly and simply sat down in front of the valley.

Half a day later, five cultivators walked over from a distance. They were dressed in similar clothes and varied in age, with an old man as their leader.

The old man glanced at Lei Ming, then shifted his gaze to the valley. Behind him, two young men in their early twenties quietly observed Lei Ming, seemingly quite intrigued.

"Third Uncle, is this what it means to be a rogue cultivator?" the young girl asked. A middle-aged man with a long beard next to her nodded dismissively.

"You can tell just by looking at how penniless he is," the middle-aged man said.

The girl sized up Lei Ming. Lei Ming was wearing an ordinary green robe, with a demon-binding net wrapped around his waist and a saw hanging on his back. He didn't look like a cultivator at all.

The old man didn't participate in their conversation. He went to the valley entrance and threw a talisman into it. The talisman transformed into a streak of fire and disappeared into the white mist. A moment later, the dense white mist churned, as if cleaved open by something, revealing a path. The old man led his four juniors inside, and Lei Ming quickly followed, rushing in before the path vanished.

"Who told you to follow us? Get out!" the middle-aged man shouted sternly when he saw Lei Ming's actions. The others also turned around, their eyes fixed on Lei Ming.

Lei Ming seemed not to hear him and continued walking forward. The middle-aged man was furious and immediately tried to attack Lei Ming.

"Never mind, Changwu," the old man said, stopping him. "When traveling, it's best to avoid making enemies and prioritize harmony. If he wants to come, let him come."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man took two deep breaths and turned around angrily.

"Shameless." The young girl glared at Lei Ming.

Lei Ming didn't care about their mockery. After all, he had borrowed their path, so what did it matter if they said a few words?

The road seemed long, but after only a short while, Lei Ming reached its end. As Lei Ming stepped out of the road, a bright and clear view appeared before him: a green valley filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs.

"Young man, we've arrived at Tainan Market. You should stop following us," the old man said.

Lei Ming bowed with his hands clasped in thanks, then left.

"A mere rogue cultivator at the seventh level of Qi Refining dares to come to Tai Nan Market." The middle-aged man said to Lei Ming's back.

"Alright, we need to get down to business. Let's go."

The valley is very large, and the entire market town covers more than a hundred acres. In the center, there is a large palace-style pavilion with carved railings and jade steps, and some cultivators are coming and going.

In the open space in front of the pavilion was a huge blue-brick square, where many people had set up small stalls like vendors. Many independent cultivators like Lei Ming lingered in front of the stalls, constantly haggling with the stall owners.

Lei Ming also approached the small stalls, but he had nothing to trade and was just browsing. Seeing his attitude, the stall owners didn't bother to talk to him.

"A complete 'Eternal Spring Technique'!" Lei Ming wasn't interested in the pills and talismans, but his eyes lit up when he saw the complete "Eternal Spring Technique." What he lacked most right now was a cultivation method.

"How much is this cultivation manual?" Lei Ming couldn't help but ask.

The stall owner was a sweet-looking young woman. Hearing Lei Ming's question, she replied in a clear, crisp voice, "Two spirit stones!"

Lei Ming looked embarrassed. He did have some silver on him, but in the cultivation world, silver was no different from ordinary stones.

"I want this book!" A voice came from behind Lei Ming. Lei Ming turned around and saw that it was Han Li!

"Brother Han, you've come too." Lei Ming was quite pleased. He knew that Han Li possessed a treasure, and with that treasure, Han Li had no shortage of spirit stones.

Han Li was somewhat surprised to see Lei Ming, but his gaze quickly turned to shock.

Han Li subconsciously used his Heavenly Eye Technique to look at Lei Ming, and the result was unbelievable. Lei Ming, who was only at the first level of Qi Refining three months ago, had now reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Han Li quickly regained his composure.

"He must have cultivated a method to conceal his cultivation level," Han Li thought to himself, while becoming even more wary of Lei Ming.

"Brother Han, do you also want to buy this cultivation technique?" Lei Ming knew that Han Li did not have a complete inheritance either.

"Brother Lei, you want some too?" Han Li was a little uneasy when he saw Lei Ming. He was not yet the powerful and influential Han Laomo, and his pockets were not full.

Lei Ming chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Of course I want this cultivation manual, but I'm just short of money."

Han Li breathed a slight sigh of relief and looked at the girl: "Is there anything lacking in this book?"

"No, I have all the secrets of the Everlasting Spring Technique, from the first to the thirteenth level, every single word," the girl said generously.

Han Li nodded, flipped through a few pages, and then closed the book.

"Do you accept the pill exchange?" Han Li asked.

"Medicine..."

When Lei Ming saw Han Li take out a bottle of pills, the girl was overjoyed after examining them. She not only agreed to exchange the "Eternal Spring Technique" for the pills, but also wanted to buy them with spirit stones. The two quickly reached an agreement, and Han Li put away the "Eternal Spring Technique" with satisfaction.

"Congratulations, Brother Han, on achieving your wish." Lei Ming cupped his hands and smiled. Han Li sensed Lei Ming's sincerity, and his guard lessened slightly.

"When did Brother Lei arrive?" Han Li asked.

"I've only been here a short time, and this is the first time I've ever seen a market like this. It's truly an eye-opener," Lei Ming exclaimed.

Han Li's heart stirred, and he asked, "Brother Lei, are you also a rogue cultivator?"

Lei Ming nodded: "I embarked on the path of cultivation by chance, and only recently obtained the first seven levels of the Everlasting Spring Technique. I came to the market hoping to obtain the subsequent techniques. Unfortunately, I don't have any resources to exchange."

Hearing Lei Ming's words, Han Li felt a pang of sympathy for him. Han Li was also a rogue cultivator and knew very well the hardships they faced.

"If I hadn't accidentally obtained the little green bottle, my cultivation level would definitely be inferior to Lei Ming's. Lei Ming, a rogue cultivator, has reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, so his aptitude must be quite good. Befriending him might not be a bad thing," Han Li thought to himself.

As they were talking, Han Li suddenly said, "I've also made some friends among the independent cultivators in the valley. If Brother Lei is willing, you can join us."

Lei Ming was overjoyed: "Of course, I couldn't be happier."

(End of this chapter)