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Qin Ming began cultivating the "Cyan Emperor Technique" in the Little Spirit Realm. The vast Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi transformed through his Cyan Emperor Wood Emperor Sacred Body into pure Nascent Soul Dharma Power.

Cultivating in such a Spirit Vein environment was simply like a fish in water.

Following that.

Qin Ming took out the last Top-Grade Spirit Stone and began absorbing the Spiritual Qi within to cultivate.

Boom!

A massive amount of extremely pure Spiritual Qi, continuously surged into Qin Ming’s body from within the Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

This level of Spiritual Qi infusion was the first time he experienced it, and he felt every cell in his body cheering joyously.

At the same time.

Qin Ming’s Nascent Soul seemed to have received some inexplicable benefit, gradually becoming more solid.

"Alas! This Fellow Daoist Qin’s fortuitous fate... it’s really too good. At this rate, the Divinity Transformation Stage is just around the corner, and the Immortal Path is boundless!" Qingyang the Old Demon sighed with emotion while looking in the direction of Qin Ming’s Cave Mansion in the Little Spirit Realm.

Time passed by, and Qin Ming remained in secluded cultivation as years quickly went by.

"Absorbing and refining the Spiritual Qi from this Top-Grade Spirit Stone has actually advanced my cultivation quite a bit towards the late stage."

"If only there were more Top-Grade Spirit Stones, that would be great..."

Qin Ming opened his deep, dark eyes, stood up, and walked out of the Cave Mansion.

Outside, the Heaven-Devouring Rat and Little Silver Fox were tending to Spirit Plants and feeding fish.

With the Tier Five Spirit Vein environment, the growth speed of the Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice was incomparable to before. Originally, it took about ten years to mature the High-Tier Spirit Rice, but due to the enhanced Spirit Vein environment, the maturation period was shortened by one-third.

Now, it only takes about six or seven years to harvest a crop.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat was catching insects in the Spirit Medicine Garden, and upon seeing Qin Ming come out, its eyes lit up, and it walked over with a smile: "Master, you’ve exited seclusion?"

"Hmm, nothing happened outside recently, right?" Qin Ming nodded and then asked.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scratched its head: "Same as usual, the demonic path has been quite subdued, but it’s still rampant."

"I heard that in the West Nether Cultivation Realm and East Sea Cultivation Realm, two more Sects were destroyed one after another."

"The Ancient Sword Sect in the East Sea Cultivation Realm was among them."

"But recently, those Nascent Soul Old Monsters from both the Righteous and Demonic Dao, their thoughts are no longer on resisting the demonic path, they’re all looking for ways to enter the Primordial Extreme Mountain."

The Ancient Sword Sect, without True Monarch Qingchen, their only Nascent Soul Cultivator, was destined for destruction.

No great faction can last forever, even the once-prosperous Cyan Origin Sect. Rise and fall are only natural.

Qin Ming nodded upon hearing this, then pondered for a moment before asking: "Did you deliver my message to Brother Su and Yue Lingyan?"

"Delivered it, I explained thoroughly the dangers of Primordial Extreme Mountain as you instructed, Master," the Heaven-Devouring Rat said. "Su Yuqing and Yue Lingyan accepted the advice and gave up the idea of exploring for treasure."

"But that old guy, Cold Crow Ascendant, just can’t be persuaded, still wanting to head into that accursed place, not sure if he’s lost his mind."

The Heaven-Devouring Rat said, spreading its little hands with a helpless expression.

Qin Ming also sighed with relief upon hearing this. It was good that Su Yuqing and Yue Lingyan listened to reason.

As for others’ decisions, he couldn’t control them, only giving them timely reminders not to be carried away by treasures.

Ultimately, they had to make their own decisions.

Qin Ming came to Moon Island and called over Mo Lingwei to understand the situation in detail.

Mo Lingwei, having been gifted some Spiritual Pills by Qin Ming, was steadily advancing in her cultivation.

"To report to Lord Island Master, during your retreat, a Nascent Soul elder came to see you."

"Seeing you were still in retreat, he did not disturb and left a jade scroll, asking me to pass it on to you when you came out of seclusion."

After speaking, Mo Lingwei handed a white jade scroll to Qin Ming with her slender hand.

"Oh?" Qin Ming was somewhat surprised and took the jade scroll to read the contents.

After reading, he realized it was the Cloud-Fishing Elder from Luoyun Creek looking for him again.

The jade scroll explained the elder’s intention: after exchanging for the Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice last time, he forcefully raised a Blood Spirit Spider to the Late-stage Tier Three Realm.

Perhaps the ten jin quantity was slightly insufficient.

Ultimately, it still fell short of allowing the Blood Spirit Spider to break through to the Tier Three Perfection Realm.

Hence, the Cloud-Fishing Elder had to come to Moon Island again, aiming to exchange for more Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice.

Additionally, he heard from other Nascent Soul peers that Qin Ming had Tier Four High-Grade Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea.

So he planned to exchange for some as well, ensuring the nurturing of the Spirit Beast would be foolproof.

After all, Primordial Extreme Mountain had already awakened, and the Blood Spirit Spider was a crucial asset, needing to be cultivated as soon as possible.

The Cloud-Fishing Elder also left a contact place, saying he rented a small courtyard in the Star Moon Market, waiting conveniently for Qin Ming’s response.

After reading, Qin Ming fell into deep thought, his eyes flickering slightly.

"The Cloud-Fishing Elder indeed has patience, waiting for five years in this place for Spirit Rice."

"It seems that this old fellow is so eager, it’s not as simple as it looks on the surface. He must have grasped some unknown secrets within Primordial Extreme Mountain."

After that.

Qin Ming encouraged Mo Lingwei a few words, then took the Heaven-Devouring Rat and Little Silver Fox, and flew out of Wangyue Island towards Star Moon Market.

Half an incense stick later. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Qin Ming arrived at Star Moon Market piloting the Lingxiao Imperial Carriage. The patrolling cultivators and guards on the outskirts, seeing that it was True Monarch Wangyue arriving, were extremely excited and quickly saluted to make way.

After entering the market, he followed the address given by Cloud-Fishing Elder and arrived in front of a small courtyard on a secluded island.

Before coming, Qin Ming had already sent a Communication Talisman to the other party. Cloud-Fishing Elder, dressed as an old farmer, had already come out to greet him.

After not seeing him for many years, the other’s mid-stage Nascent Soul mana cultivation had actually advanced a bit more.

A joyful smile appeared on the dark-skinned face of Cloud-Fishing Elder as he cupped his hands in greeting towards Qin Ming and said: "Hehe! Fellow Daoist Qin has come, how could I trouble you to come personally? You could have instructed someone, and this old man would have visited Wangyue Island to pay his respects."

"No worries, it was just a matter on the way. Sorry to keep Fellow Daoist Lu waiting," Qin Ming returned the salute and said.

"Since that’s the case, please come inside."

Cloud-Fishing Elder invited Qin Ming into the courtyard.

The interior decorations were as simple and plain as his personality, even raising some spirit chickens and spiritual birds in the yard, looking quite leisurely.

"Hehe! Let Fellow Daoist Qin have a laugh," Cloud-Fishing Elder served Spirit Tea to Qin Ming, and casually sat on a stone bench in the courtyard.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Cloud-Fishing Elder went straight to the topic, discussing the trading matters with Qin Ming.

"Just as mentioned in the letter, my Blood Flood Dragon Green Rice is still lacking a bit. Could Fellow Daoist Qin part with five more pounds for me?"

"Besides that, I heard that Fellow Daoist Qin has Dao Thunder Tribulation Tea, a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object. This old man would also like to exchange for some, and I hope Fellow Daoist Qin can help me out."

"When my Blood Spirit Spider undergoes tribulation, it will be of great use," Cloud-Fishing Elder said, with a hopeful look in his eyes.

Qin Ming, seeing that he came personally to find him, indicated that there was still hope for this matter.

After hearing his request, Qin Ming thought for a moment, took a sip of tea and then asked a question in return:

"Exchanging for Spirit Rice and Spirit Tea is not impossible, but Fellow Daoist Lu should be aware that these plants of mine are all middle-grade and above, taking decades or even a hundred years to mature, extremely hard to come by."

"I wonder what conditions Fellow Daoist Lu can offer this time?"

"Besides, I have one more trading condition, that is, you should also speak frankly with me, shouldn’t you?"

"Is Fellow Daoist Lu preparing to enter Primordial Extreme Mountain this time?"

"If there’s any concealment like last time, I won’t be trading anymore," Qin Ming said.

Hearing Qin Ming mention "Primordial Extreme Mountain," Cloud-Fishing Elder’s gentle smile froze, and he dryly laughed in embarrassment, saying:

"Oh hoho! I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Qin to know about Primordial Extreme Mountain."

When discussing this matter, Cloud-Fishing Elder cautiously raised his hand to set up a forbidden barrier on the island.

After hesitating for a moment, as if he had made up his mind, he said to Qin Ming: "If Fellow Daoist Qin is willing to trade, the Spiritual Radiance Purifying Essence Water and Purifying Flame Glaze you need, this old man promises to help get them for you."

"Oh? Does Fellow Daoist Lu have such assurance? Could it be that you know the exact whereabouts of these two items?" Qin Ming showed a surprised look.

Cloud-Fishing Elder bitterly smiled and said: "I wouldn’t dare say full assurance, but there is about eighty to ninety percent chance, because the two items Fellow Daoist Qin needs are in Primordial Extreme Mountain."

Hearing this, Qin Ming revealed a look of realization, and then said meaningfully: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Lu indeed knows much more about Primordial Extreme Mountain than others, doesn’t he?"

"Sigh! Long story short, without hiding from Fellow Daoist Qin, the reason this old man could cultivate to my current realm from being a mountain woodcutter is due to inheriting an Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion. That senior happened to be one of the few cultivators who explored Primordial Extreme Mountain and returned alive..." Cloud-Fishing Elder helplessly revealed the truth.

Qin Ming exclaimed immediately: "No wonder... Fellow Daoist Lu indeed has profound fortune to receive the legacy of an Ancient Cultivator."

Seeing that the conversation had progressed to this point, Cloud-Fishing Elder struck while the iron was hot and invited Qin Ming:

"How about joining me, Fellow Daoist Qin, to Primordial Extreme Mountain to seek treasures? I have a secret safe route into and out of Primordial Extreme Mountain from that Ancient Cultivator senior."

"A secret route?" Hearing this, even Qin Ming was somewhat tempted...

Seeing Qin Ming’s interest piqued, Cloud-Fishing Elder took out a third of an ancient beast skin remnant map and handed it to Qin Ming for inspection.

"Indeed, if it weren’t for your excellent reputation and credibility, Fellow Daoist Qin, I wouldn’t dare reveal this to anyone, so please keep it confidential."

Qin Ming received the beast skin remnant map and just by touching it, he knew it was no ordinary object. After seeing the contents, he was even more shocked.

He could tell that Cloud-Fishing Elder’s words were not false.

Moreover, the content on this remnant map was magnificent and grand, with countless Immortal Palaces standing, obviously the dojo of a major sect.

Nevertheless, it was just the tip of the iceberg of Primordial Extreme Mountain, as there were three Daoist Palaces during ancient times.

"How about it? Do you believe this old man now, Fellow Daoist Qin?" Cloud-Fishing Elder stroked his beard and smiled at Qin Ming.

"Besides the secret safe route, this old man has one more important item to ensure the success of this trip, otherwise I wouldn’t dare to risk my life," Cloud-Fishing Elder continued.

Qin Ming was startled upon hearing this, thinking to himself that although this old fellow appeared straightforward, he secretly had quite a few good things!

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