Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 925 - 10: Xia Li’s "Persona

Geng Metal Essence is a very special mineral, usually accompanying metallic minerals. The atomic structure of metal element elements affects magnetism, forming a special elemental magnetic field that transforms the ordinary spiritual energy of heaven and earth, endowing it with various special properties. This special spiritual energy further alters the atomic arrangement within metallic minerals, forming minerals with all kinds of extraordinary properties. And it is only when this effect surpasses a certain threshold that Geng Metal Essence, a top-grade refining material, will be born.

It is precisely because of this reason that the larger the metal vein, the more likely Geng Metal Essence will appear.

In typical magic artifacts, just a little Geng Metal Essence can elevate the sharpness and toughness by several levels. Therefore, for a sword cultivator, Geng Metal Essence is an extremely practical treasure. Whether refining it into a lifebound magical treasure or absorbing it to cultivate various sword qi divine skills, it is excellent.

And according to Zhen Chan's suggestion, the piece of Geng Metal Essence in Wang Qi's hand, about the size of half a fingernail, is a perfectly suitable gift.

It turns out, although Zhen Chan had only met Ye Tianye two or three times with Wang Qi, just these two or three meetings were enough for Zhen Chan to roughly deduce the habitual methods of this Luochen Sword Palace's Transmitting Technique Elder from his everyday habits and small actions, analyzing the divine skills he was cultivating. According to Zhen Chan's judgment, Ye Tianye happened to need this thing.

As Zhen Chan predicted, the light in Ye Tianye's eyes immediately brightened significantly. He happened to be cultivating a Taiyin Xin Metal Sword Qi, and with Geng Metal Essence to harmonize yin and yang, he could save a lot of effort in nurturing it.

Only in large metal veins can Geng Metal Essence be found. There are not many metal veins overseas, and the one or two that do exist have been taken over by the Emperor's Extreme Splitting Sky Dao, so Geng Metal Essence rarely appears on the market. Even on the black market, this peculiar mineral is valuable but unavailable.

However, it is not all that rare. For those traveling abroad, finding one or two pieces of Geng Metal Essence is not unusual.

Wang Qi's gift hit just the right spot, yet did not exceed the limit that a Golden Core Stage cultivator could endure.

For an average Golden Core Stage disciple, giving away a piece of Geng Metal Essence the size of a fingernail might be painful, but it's not unacceptable.

Ye Tianye, while reaching out his hand, couldn't help but glance at the Ruyi Bag hanging at Wang Qi's waist. Although storage bags that specifically isolate spiritual sense detection are rare in this overseas Ancient Method Immortal Sect, there are still one or two of them. He hadn't paid attention before, but now that Wang Qi had flaunted his wealth, how could he not care?

However, the intense greed only flashed in his gaze and wasn't revealed.

Now the Luochen Sword Palace was already in a precarious situation, at risk of being overturned at any moment. At such a time, if he, the Transmitting Technique Elder, were to seize disciples' belongings by force, it would only make the entire Luochen Sword Palace more disheartened and hasten the sect's demise.

Cultivators in the Nascent Soul Stage and beyond have already set their mana systems, making it very difficult to specialize in other cultivation methods. If the Luochen Sword Palace were to fall, and he, this Transmitting Technique Elder, couldn't join other sects, he would become a loose cultivator, subject to oppression, and might even be sent to the battlefield against the Modern Heretics.

Thinking of this, Ye Tianye quickly suppressed his inner greed and smiled, "What do you want to ask? If it's just general information, there's no need for such a grand gift, right?"

"It concerns my cultivation, and I don't want too many people to know my details," Wang Qi, outwardly respectful, replied emotionlessly, like a cold-blooded slayer, "So the fewer people know, the better. Afterward, I also ask Elder Ye to keep it confidential for this disciple."

Perhaps it was a slight release of murderous intent, the little girl "Xia Mi" beside "Xia Li" tugged at the hem of her brother's robe and said, "Brother, you're so scary…"

Xia Li immediately changed his expression to smile at his sister. This scene, falling into Ye Tianye's eyes, set the old fox scheming: this Xia Li normally doesn't care about anyone, but only treats this sister differently. There might be a story behind this... Perhaps this could be used a bit. Besides, since he's willing to bring this little girl over, it shows he doesn't harbor ill intentions…

What Ye Tianye didn't know was that the "sister-obsessed stoic Xia Li" in his eyes, in reality, would unhesitatingly throw "Xia Mi" out as a shield if necessary—because to Mi, the "Xia Mi" body was completely insignificant.

On the surface, Ye Tianye still smiled and said, "Oh oh oh, a hush-money gift, right? I understand the rules… Let me guess. You're asking about lifebound magical treasures, right?"

Wang Qi nodded, "Elder Ye, your insight is indeed like a torch…"

Ye Tianye laughed, "It makes sense; your Golden Core is already stable, so it's time to think about lifebound magical treasures."

Lifebound magical treasures are a part of the cultivator's mana system and can grow along with the cultivator, so they naturally should be refined as early as possible.

"Master Lian Yichen previously granted me some items, and I've also had an adventure, gaining plenty of resources. But... I'm still missing a few things."

"A few things?" Ye Tianye suggested, "You have considerable combat talent and are a promising material. If you're the one, you should be able to ask the sect for some resources. If the things you want are too precious, then the sect will also permit you to exchange them at a friendly price."

Wang Qi reported the names of a few materials: "Jade Marrow Stone, Zhengyang Xuan Qi, Dragon Pattern Pine, Heavenly Vein Steel, Green Wood Bead…"

With each name of a raw material Wang Qi mentioned, the awkwardness on Ye Tianye's face grew more pronounced.

These materials were specially listed by Zhen Chan. They all have a common feature: their actual value is not high and they are niche materials that people rarely use. However, these materials hold significant value in certain special domains.

Moreover, to an Ancient Method Practitioner, these materials are generally quite rare.

The materials Wang Qi just mentioned are all top-grade materials for Sword Cultivators to refine sword handles, guards, and scabbards.

For a Sword Cultivator, finding these materials is nothing out of the ordinary.

Ye Tianye listened and then bitterly smiled: "Xia Li, those materials you mentioned, the sect's warehouse only has a few of them. More of them, I'm afraid, you'll need to find yourself at the black market..."

"Black market..." Wang Qi's eyes revealed a hint of confusion: "That is..."

"Didn't you ask Lian Xingling about it yesterday? You have a good relationship with the siblings of the Lian Family, just ask them to take you there," Ye Tianye waved his hand, cutting off this topic. Then, as if remembering something, he lowered his voice and said: "Actually, those materials, only a few places in the black market have them... do you know about the Modern Heretics' skill in generating natural treasures?"

Wang Qi was taken aback: "There are heretics in the black market?"

"Of course not... I'm just reminding you, if you encounter something that looks like fake refining materials but contains spiritual power comparable to true refining materials, don't pass it up."

Wang Qi pretended to be unsure: "Modern Heretics'... refining materials?"

"Modern Heretics' refining materials are still refining materials, compared to ordinary ones, there's not much difference—by the way, don't say I told you this. Don't mention it publicly either. Moreover, if you like any heretic magic artifacts there, you can buy them, but definitely don't use them on Spirit Phoenix Island!"

After leaving these words, Ye Tianye left leisurely, leaving behind a puzzled Wang Qi.

Wang Qi once again pondered about Holy Emperor Venerable.

Holy Emperor Venerable hasn't ascended after two thousand years and remains on the Shenzhou Continent, regarded as an "eternal mystery."

The more Ancient Method Practitioners cultivate, the more individualistic they become. Wang Qi asked Zhen Chan whether he would lead Luofu Xuanqing Palace to confront the Modern Immortal Path for two thousand years if he were in Holy Emperor Venerable's place. Zhen Chan, a native grandmaster in the Mahayana Realm, said "probably not," he would have ascended long ago.

Yet, Holy Emperor Venerable, a Banished Immortal, did something even local Ancient Method Practitioners won't necessarily do?

Is Holy Emperor Venerable perhaps that rare "Interstellar Saint"?

And based on this doubt, Wang Qi had a new discovery.

These overseas Ancient Method Practitioners actually secretly use Modern Cultivators' Immortal Dao technology products!

If it weren't for Holy Emperor Venerable's "spiritual leader" presence, these Ancient Method Practitioners might have long been corrupted and enticed by the Modern Immortal Path's material resources, losing their will, instead of deceiving themselves like today.

"Why does Holy Emperor Venerable insist on protecting the last of the Ancient Method Practitioners? Is there some dirty deal involved here?" Wang Qi scratched his head, stopping short of thinking further. With too little information, any thought would only be fantasy.

However, Ye Tianye did provide a very useful piece of intelligence.

"That place called the black market tacitly allows the use of Modern Magic Tools. Does that mean I can take out the Heart Demon Curse Memory there?"

Zhen Chan cautiously said: "It's best to be careful about this."

Wang Qi nodded. Ye Tianye's remarks had unintentionally or intentionally disclosed a message—Xia Li is being watched. We haven't completely trusted you yet.

He inquired of Ye Tianye not only to probe but also to convey information.

He wanted to convey two messages. First, Xia Li had an adventure and has a batch of resources. Secondly, he has plenty of reasons to visit the black market.

This was also Wang Qi's method of shaping the image of Xia Li among those Ancient Method Practitioners. His every move was to make his enemies feel they could better grasp this person "Xia Li."

Of course, what they grasp is only the virtual character of "Xia Li," having nothing to do with Wang Qi.

After Ye Tianye left, Wang Qi continued to stand there, deducing his cultivation technique.

Until a young man with a face full of arrogance walked up to him.