Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 487 - 263: Profound Celestial Spirit Treasure (Part 4)

His purpose in doing this was merely to spur the Water Lake Rat to quickly become a third-rank upper-grade great demon.

Once this rat achieves third-rank upper grade, its strength will definitely rival that of a Golden Core Perfection cultivator, becoming an important helper for him.

"Now that the Longevity Skill has broken through to Minor Achievement, and even the withered wood has regained vitality, the next focus should be on the crafting of puppets and runes."

Xu Ping sat cross-legged on the stone bed, contemplating the upcoming plans.

For the crafting of puppets, Xu Ping felt that advancing step by step was adequate.

After all, his formidable Divine Sense can play a significant auxiliary role in puppet crafting.

Compared to puppet crafting, rune research is the top priority!

Although his Divine Sense merely glanced over these two types of runes, he could already discern that these runes were no ordinary items.

If he can delve into the study of these runes and achieve some insight, it might play a crucial role in the future crafting of Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppets and enhancing puppet power.

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In the days that followed, Xu Ping stayed assuredly in the cave, wholly dedicated to the crafting of third-rank lower-grade puppets and rune research.

As for the task of pill crafting, he entrusted it confidently to the Wood Spirit Avatar.

With the capabilities possessed by the Wood Spirit Avatar, completing this task is entirely manageable.

However, just as Xu Ping was peacefully crafting puppets, the entire Purple Mountain Association fell into turmoil.

A shocking piece of news, originating from an unknown source, exploded like a fatal bomb, instantly creating a storm within the Purple Mountain Association.

This news claimed that Celestial Wind Zhenren, the previous protector of the Purple Mountain Association within the Seed Puppet Sect, announced publicly that he would no longer shelter the Purple Mountain Association.

Once this news spread, the cultivators within the Purple Mountain Association immediately became panic-stricken. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

It must be acknowledged that the strength of the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association clearly surpasses that of the Purple Mountain Association.

If the Purple Mountain Association loses the powerful backing of Celestial Wind Zhenren when confronting the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association, it is undoubtedly placed in an extremely perilous situation.

Miao Jun’s Cave Residence.

At this moment, the atmosphere within the cave was as oppressive as the stillness before a storm.

"Father, did you try to visit Celestial Wind Zhenren but were stopped at the mountain gate of the Seed Puppet Sect?"

Miao Sijia looked at her father in disbelief, her eyes full of shock and confusion.

"Yes!"

Miao Jun’s expression was as dark as water, nodding slowly.

Remembering the cold treatment received at the Seed Puppet Sect’s mountain gate, his anger could not help but surge.

Their actions likely indicate, true to the rumor, that they will no longer shelter the Purple Mountain Association.

"How could this happen?"

Miao Sijia involuntarily raised her voice a few notches, unable to accept this reality.

It’s crucial to know that Miao Jun once saved Celestial Wind Zhenren’s life, and without the support from the Miao family, Celestial Wind Zhenren would not have reached his current level in the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

To support Celestial Wind Zhenren, the allowances for the Miao family disciples were significantly reduced!

"This is probably the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association’s doing behind the scenes. Perhaps Celestial Wind Zhenren and the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association have reached some agreement."

Miao Jun couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

He had sensed before that Celestial Wind was overly profit-driven.

However, over the years, as the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association continued to rise, the Purple Mountain Association became increasingly disadvantaged in power struggles, more dependent on Celestial Wind Zhenren.

Initially, he held a glimmer of hope that their long-standing relationship would lead the other party to consider old ties somewhat.

Unexpectedly, Celestial Wind Zhenren turned so heartless, engaging in such backstabbing.

"However, you don’t need to worry excessively. I have already recruited the Golden Core cultivator who saved us that day to become our Purple Mountain Association’s honorary elder."

Miao Jun deliberated for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy flashed in Miao Sijia’s previously dim eyes.