Chapter 10: Sudden Change

In addition to understanding the distribution of forces around the Thick Earth Sect, He Song also learned about the sale of spells and cultivation techniques.

In the cultivation world.

Cultivation techniques are actually not very valuable.

High-level cultivators can casually create cultivation techniques and distribute them widely, resulting in a vast number of techniques of various attributes.

The price of general cultivation techniques is usually around one hundred spirit stones, which is not considered expensive.

However, within the territories of major sects and families.

The cultivation techniques of the sect or family are sold at prices that are unbelievably low.

For example, the Thick Earth Method that He Song himself cultivates was created by a powerful figure from the Thick Earth Sect and can be cultivated up to the Golden Core Perfection stage.

But within the territory of the Thick Earth Sect, a version of the Thick Earth Method that can be cultivated up to the ninth level of Qi Refinement costs only one spirit stone.

This situation is not uncommon.

Almost all sects do this within their own territories.

Mainly because there are many benefits.

First, almost all sects or families release cultivation techniques that, after reaching the late Qi Refinement stage, have hidden mechanisms. Specific resources must be purchased from the sect to rapidly improve.

Not buying? Then you'll watch others progress quickly while your own cultivation speed remains as slow as a turtle.

In this way, they can continuously earn spirit stones from rogue cultivators.

Second, after cultivating the sect's techniques, if a rogue cultivator is fortunate enough to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, joining the sect becomes their best choice.

No need to switch cultivation techniques, no need to leave their homeland, and the sect will gift them higher-level techniques.

In this way, the temptation for rogue cultivators to reach Foundation Establishment is extremely strong.

Third.

It is precisely because of these benefits that the Thick Earth Method is so cheap within the territory of the Thick Earth Sect.

Other cultivation techniques in the Spirit Skill Pavilion all cost one hundred spirit stones each, which is relatively expensive.

As for spells.

Spells are mostly monopolized by sects and families.

The spells released for sale to rogue cultivators are naturally not too profound.

Qi Refinement stage spells are relatively complete because their power is not great.

But when it comes to the Foundation Establishment stage, the opportunities to obtain Foundation Establishment stage spells are greatly reduced.

Only by joining a sect or family can one obtain a relatively complete set of Foundation Establishment spells.

But even so, the jade slips containing Qi Refinement stage spells have restrictions, preventing the learned spells from being passed on to others.

This is why Pinger didn't give any special instructions and simply left earlier.

Purchased spells can only be used by oneself.

He Song became deeply engrossed in the books before him.

Various common knowledge about the cultivation world poured into He Song's mind, giving him a deeper understanding of the cultivation world.

For several days, apart from daily visits to the spirit fields to perform the Art of Spirit Rain.

He Song came to the Spirit Skill Pavilion to browse through the books.

He naturally became increasingly familiar with the cultivation world he was in.

This situation continued until a few days later.

On this day, a series of bright lights lit up around He Song.

The bean-sized flames gently flickered, illuminating the area around He Song.

Putting down the book in his hand, He Song turned his head with satisfaction.

At this moment.

The sky outside had begun to darken.

In the Spirit Skill Pavilion, the bright lights illuminated the large room, almost as bright as daytime.

Seeing this, He Song didn't hesitate and immediately walked out of the Spirit Skill Pavilion.

After several days of browsing, He Song had gone through all the books on common knowledge about the cultivation world in the Spirit Skill Pavilion.

It could be said that at this moment, He Song's knowledge of the cultivation world was no less than that of family cultivators or even sect disciples.

Leaving the Spirit Skill Pavilion.

The stall area outside was now almost deserted, with most of the stall-owning cultivators having already left.

Although there was no curfew in the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market at night, the darkness and wind could hide any kind of dangerous person.

Although there would be patrols by the law enforcement team at night, patrols are patrols, and there are always blind spots.

Not going out at night had almost become an unspoken rule among cultivators.

Passing through the stall area.

Since the stall area was not far from He Song's residence.

Therefore, He Song hurried and managed to return to the door of his house before the sky completely darkened.

But just as He Song was about to open the door and return to his room, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded behind him.

"Tap, tap, tap!"

The hurried footsteps quickly approached.

Hearing this, He Song's expression changed drastically.

For several days, he had been returning home at this time without encountering any danger.

Initially, he had remained vigilant every day, but today he had finally let his guard down.

For a moment, He Song was filled with regret.

He should have remained vigilant at all times!

The footsteps had appeared too suddenly, and judging by the direction, they seemed to be heading straight for him.

Although He Song was anxious, he didn't panic, but he only had time to pull out the two crumpled Thick Earth Talismans from his sleeve. Before he could activate them, the sound had already reached his side.

In an instant, a breeze blew past, and He Song's nose caught a pungent smell of blood.

A feeling of being stared at by a wild beast made He Song's eyelids twitch.

The faint spiritual pressure emanating from the person beside him made He Song's hair stand on end.

This person was not someone he could defeat!

However.

Just as He Song instinctively wanted to activate the Thick Earth Talisman to buy some time and wait for the law enforcement team to rescue him, a voice suddenly came from beside him.

"Fellow Daoist He, don't panic, it's me, Lin Cong." Lin Cong's voice was somewhat weak, not as robust as it had been when they met a few days ago.

But at this moment, He Song didn't show the slightest emotion.

Spiritual energy gathered in his body, and a surge of spiritual energy rushed into the Thick Earth Talisman in his hand.

Almost instantly, a yellowish-brown barrier enveloped He Song's entire body.

This was the defensive barrier that appeared after the Thick Earth Talisman was activated.

This barrier looked fragile, but its defensive power was strong. Even a mid-Qi Refinement cultivator would need some time to break it.

An early Qi Refinement cultivator would find it difficult to break this barrier.

After doing all this, with his safety assured, He Song finally relaxed and turned his gaze to the person in front of him.

The person was indeed Lin Cong.

The burly rogue cultivator who lived next door to He Song and had greeted him before, making a living by hunting demon beasts.

At this moment, although Lin Cong's figure was as burly as before, his expression was somewhat listless.

He Song took a closer look and noticed that Lin Cong seemed to be seriously injured.

Bloodstains, like raindrops, were splattered across Lin Cong's chest. The pungent smell of blood He Song had noticed earlier likely came from this.

In addition, He Song also noticed that there seemed to be a depression in Lin Cong's chest. The wound wasn't bleeding, but it probably affected his internal organs.

Looking at Lin Cong's listless expression, a weight lifted from He Song's heart.

Thank goodness, he wasn't here for me.

(End of Chapter)