A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Starting as a Rogue Cultivator

Seeing this, Uncle Chen laughed and explained:

"There are tens of thousands of cultivators in the sect, but only eighteen places to plant spirit grains. Do you think that any Qi Refining disciple can get their hands on such a good opportunity?"

Only eighteen locations?

Wang Li understood instantly:

There are too many monks and too little meat.

No wonder Baiji Hall doesn't post any tasks related to this.

The person in charge of these eighteen spirit fields must have a late-stage Foundation Establishment or even a Core Formation stage expert backing them up; otherwise, they would write their name backwards.

He has no background or connections; therefore, he has no chance.

And the facts were just as Wang Li had imagined.

Of the eighteen spirit fields located in the valley, thirteen are managed by the family members of the Nascent Soul stage ancestors. Even the Chen family, which is known as one of the three major Nascent Soul stage families in Huangfeng Valley, only owns two.

"Uncle Chen, tell me about the other places."

Wang Li decisively abandoned her unrealistic fantasies.

People should always look forward.

Moreover, if you accidentally steal someone's job, who knows what kind of trouble that might cause!

He didn't want to be targeted.

This is clearly contrary to his initial intention not to attract attention.

What's the rush?

Uncle Chen smiled knowingly.

Since he suggested Linggu Plantation as a destination and went into such detail, he certainly wasn't just idly trying to amuse someone.

"Eh? Does your martial uncle have connections?"

Wang Li's eyes lit up, but he was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"I do have connections. I can even make you the manager of a plantation immediately, and you won't be replaced for five years; but I have one condition: the top-tier defensive magic artifact I promised you earlier will have to be given as payment!"

What do you mean?

Wang Li was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening, and quickly clasped his hands in a bow: "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle!"

"you sure?"

The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows slightly.

He thought to himself, "What a clever little devil."

"Sure!"

Wang Li spoke with certainty and his expression was firm.

Normally, a top-tier defensive magic weapon is worth four or five hundred low-grade spirit stones; if you just farm, you would have to not eat or drink for three or four years and not consume a single spirit stone to earn that amount.

It's like working for the Chen family for free for several years.

If we add the time lost, it seems that Wang Li is at a disadvantage.

However, there is a hidden bonus that is easily overlooked: places that can be developed into spiritual fields often have spiritual veins passing through them underground, which indirectly makes the concentration of spiritual energy in the valley higher than that in the outside world.

This treasure land is even comparable to the carefully selected cave dwellings of Foundation Establishment cultivators who have received special treatment.

Well, this bonus wasn't the main reason that impressed Wang Li, but it didn't stop him from using it as the main reason to try and get a farming job.

As long as one doesn't drift aimlessly, foundation building is just around the corner.

After establishing the foundation, the current loss is insignificant.

He can figure this out.

Of course, there's a prerequisite: "By the way, Uncle-Master, I also have a condition."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man raised an eyebrow again.

Ok?

I just said you were clever, and you immediately acted foolish, huh?

"Tell me about it..."

He wanted to hear what kind of outrageous demands this time.

"Uncle-Master, look, I've already given up so much and am still working for you for free. You can't reveal my information to anyone else, not even your clansmen; otherwise, once this five-year protection period is over, many of my senior brothers might not be able to resist bullying me, and then I'll be in big trouble."

Wang Li looked aggrieved.

He just wanted to be invisible.

This is something that my senior uncle in front of me can do.

"Hmph, with me, Chen Tianya, here, which disciple would dare to bully you?"

The middle-aged man snorted coldly.

Isn't this a slap in the face for him?

"So, Uncle-Master has agreed?"

Wang Li tentatively confirmed it.

"Here are the ten basic-level high-grade talismans you requested, including two Vajra Talismans, two Firebird Talismans, two Ice Seal Talismans, two Water Prison Talismans, one Divine Wind Talisman, and one Earth Wall Talisman."

The middle-aged man patted the storage bag at his waist and took out a bunch of things.

Following the talisman, there is another magical artifact:

"This treasure is called the Haotian Hammer, a high-grade magic weapon with unparalleled attack power, which is quite suitable for you."

Finally, there were two hundred spirit stones and three crumpled pill formulas...

That's it?

Wang Li confirmed it.

"It's gone."

Uncle Chen nodded in affirmation.

Another question remains:

What else do you want?

"Uncle-Master, isn't this a bit much?"

Wang Lixin is bleeding.

They'll rip him off one last time.

"Uncle-Master, how about this? I'll return the Haotian Hammer to you, plus this Blazing Sun Sword, this Cold Moon Blade, and these two hundred spirit stones. In return, can you give me a top-tier magic weapon?"

Tell the truth.

She was practically crying in front of the other person.

Unfortunately, high-level magical artifacts are simply too inefficient.

Although many disciples in the sect, accounting for more than 80%, are not equipped with high-grade magic weapons, making them highly sought-after items, calling them trash is a bit of an exaggeration compared to top-grade magic weapons. However, it's common for an ordinary top-grade magic weapon to defeat two or three high-grade ones.

He didn't want to let a piece of junk that wouldn't last long gather dust in his hands.

"You little brat."

Uncle Chen was speechless, but he did not refuse.

"Forget about the Blazing Sun Sword and the Cold Moon Blade, you can keep them for yourself. But I'm taking these two hundred spirit stones!"

"I want a top-tier magic weapon!"

Wang Li showed no sign of wavering.

"That's too ambitious! With your current level of magical power, can you even handle it?"

The middle-aged man shook his head.

The spirit stones were originally intended for this brat to buy suitable pills for the Qi Refining stage to improve his cultivation. It was a well-intentioned gesture from Chen, but the little thing didn't seem to appreciate it.

Well, everyone has their own needs.

So he took out a crimson ring from his storage bag again:

"This treasure is called the Vermilion Bird Ring. It is very famous among top-tier magical artifacts. It is both offensive and defensive, and can also be used to trap enemies. When using it, you can also add your own fire magic to it, greatly increasing its power. If your fire magic skills are good, you can even make it unleash power far exceeding that of ordinary top-tier magical artifacts. You can study its specific uses yourself."

As he spoke, he reluctantly handed over this treasure that had been with him for many years, yet whose nature did not suit him.

He then added:

"Uncle-Master, I won't take advantage of you. Of the three pill formulas I gave you, two are suitable for the thirteenth level of Qi Refining, and the third is for the Foundation Establishment stage. Consider it a small token of my appreciation! I hope you can reach Foundation Establishment soon!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Li's eyes lit up:

"Thank you, Uncle Chen! Thank you, Uncle Chen!"

His hands, holding the Vermilion Bird Ring and the elixir formula, trembled violently at this moment.

This is absolutely not pretentious!

He never expected that such a good thing would happen to him!

"Ahem, don't get excited, let me finish. This pill formula is definitely fine. However, two of the main ingredients can only be produced in a certain forbidden area, and the required age is quite high; it seems that in the last few trips to the forbidden area, only once did someone bring out a plant that met the age requirement, and that person was a disciple of the Hidden Moon Sect."

As for the other two auxiliary drugs, it's rare to find those that meet the required age on the market.

so……"

At this point, Uncle Chen took out another fifty spirit stones.

Upon seeing this, someone's lips twitched, his smile more like a grimace: Damn, is this encouraging him to venture into the Bloodstained Forbidden Zone?

Uncle Chen, what grudge do I have against you?

"Uncle-Master..."

Wang Li instantly changed to a bitter expression.