**Chapter 62: Earth Escape Technique**

Beside each jade slip on the tray was a small booklet.

These booklets contained descriptions of the contents of the jade slips.

In the past, when Pinger wasn't familiar with He Song, she would only bring the booklets.

Only after He Song decided which one to purchase would she retrieve the corresponding jade slip.

She wouldn't have brought out both the booklets and the jade slips all at once, as she did now.

This showed that Pinger now trusted He Song to a considerable extent.

If He Song were truly a malevolent cultivator and decided to snatch the jade slips and flee, Pinger would likely face severe consequences from the Foundation Establishment experts.

She would undoubtedly be punished.

He Song was well aware of this.

He also appreciated Pinger's gesture of trust.

Casually picking up one of the booklets, He Song quickly began to read through it.

"First, the Light Body Technique, a basic spell that increases movement speed. Essential for long journeys and escaping danger. Costs ten spirit stones."

"Second, the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique, a mid-grade spell. Faster than the Light Body Technique and essential for long journeys and escaping danger. Costs fifty spirit stones."

"Third, the Earth Escape Technique, a high-grade spell. Once cast, it allows the user to burrow underground and travel at high speed. However, beware, as it is easily countered by the Earth Shaking Technique. Costs one hundred spirit stones."

"Fourth, the Cicada Light Body Technique, a high-grade spell. Once cast, it allows the user to briefly hover in the air and move at incredible speed. Whether for travel or escape, it is one of the top techniques for Qi Refining cultivators. Costs one hundred spirit stones."

"Fifth..."

He Song picked up and put down the booklets on the tray.

After repeating this several times, he finally finished reading all the booklets and gained a clear understanding of these escape techniques.

He had already learned the Light Body Technique. While its speed wasn't slow, as a basic spell, it wasn't particularly impressive.

As for the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique.

According to the booklet, it originated from the Earth Vein Sect and was the most commonly used movement technique among mid-stage Qi Refining outer disciples. Its speed was remarkable.

Although it was only a mid-grade spell, when used at full power, it could rival the speed of a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator using the Light Body Technique.

However, if a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator also practiced the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique, the comparison would be less clear.

Additionally, due to its grade, the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique's speed likely couldn't match that of the high-grade Cicada Light Body Technique.

Of course, the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique was also much cheaper than the Cicada Light Body Technique.

Next was the Earth Escape Technique.

It allowed the user to burrow underground and travel at high speed beneath the surface.

According to the booklet, the Earth Escape Technique was quite fast. While its underground speed might not match the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique, it wasn't far behind.

Moreover, since the user was underground, if they also activated the Aura Concealment Technique, they could move undetected, making it a safer option.

It could be considered a silent and rapid escape technique.

Finally, the Cicada Light Body Technique.

This technique's origin was unknown, as the booklet didn't specify.

However, its ability to briefly hover in the air made it particularly popular in the Spirit Technique Pavilion.

Cultivators were still human.

Especially Qi Refining cultivators.

Without reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and learning Foundation Establishment-level movement techniques, they couldn't transform into beams of light and soar through the sky like Foundation Establishment experts.

Thus, their longing for the skies was understandable.

No way to transform into a beam of light?

Then use the Cicada Light Body Technique to fly!

Even if it was only for a brief moment, it was still a wondrous experience.

Moreover, as a high-grade spell, the Cicada Light Body Technique itself was extremely fast, making it highly suitable for late-stage Qi Refining cultivators traveling or escaping.

This was why the Cicada Light Body Technique was so popular.

After reading through all the booklets, He Song pondered for a moment before his gaze settled on the Earth Escape Technique.

Safety.

This was He Song's top priority.

Whether it was the Light Body Technique, the Mountain-Skipping Light Body Technique, or the Cicada Light Body Technique, none of them seemed as safe as the Earth Escape Technique.

The Earth Escape Technique allowed the user to travel underground. While its speed wasn't the fastest, it wasn't slow either. Combined with the cover provided by the earth, it was clearly much safer.

If He Song used the Earth Escape Technique along with the Aura Concealment Technique.

As long as no one was specifically paying attention.

Who would know that a cultivator was using the Earth Escape Technique underground?

In the future, He Song would undoubtedly need to leave the immortal district repeatedly to establish spirit fields elsewhere.

During these trips, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't attract attention.

Using the Light Body Technique would make him too conspicuous, making it easy for others to track him.

The Earth Escape Technique, on the other hand, allowed him to burrow underground right from his home, leaving no trace of his departure. No one would know where He Song had gone.

Naturally, the more discreet Earth Escape Technique became He Song's first choice.

Additionally.

If his spirit fields were discovered.

He Song, protected by the Five Elements Array, could use the Earth Escape Technique to slip away unnoticed.

By using the Aura Concealment Technique alongside the Earth Escape Technique, he could easily escape as long as no one was specifically prepared for it.

Although doing so would mean losing a spirit field, at least his life would be preserved.

After some thought, He Song gently waved his hand over the table.

Instantly.

One hundred spirit stones appeared on the table in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist Pinger, I'll take the Earth Escape Technique," He Song said, handing over the spirit stones and picking up the jade slip containing the Earth Escape Technique.

Seeing Pinger nod slightly and take the one hundred spirit stones, He Song naturally placed the jade slip against his forehead.

In the next moment.

A flood of information poured from the jade slip into He Song's mind.

Fortunately, He Song's soul was stronger than that of an ordinary cultivator, allowing him to quickly organize and imprint this information firmly into his memory.

Once he returned home, he could begin studying the Earth Escape Technique.

Soon.

He Song placed the jade slip back on the tray.

Then he turned to Pinger.

"Fellow Daoist Pinger, I also need the Object Control Technique and some other mid-grade spells. Could you please fetch them for me?"

The Object Control Technique.

A mid-grade spell.

Costing fifty spirit stones.

He Song had heard Pinger introduce it during his last visit to the Spirit Technique Pavilion.

At the time, Pinger had told him that the Object Control Technique was extremely versatile.

Unfortunately, back then, He Song had been too poor to afford it and could only leave with two basic spells.

Now, three years later.

He Song had accumulated some wealth and naturally remembered this mid-grade spell, wanting to purchase it.

In addition to the Object Control Technique, He Song also wanted to buy some other mid-grade spells, so he asked Pinger to bring them all for him to choose from.

Beside him.

Seeing that He Song wasn't satisfied with just purchasing the Earth Escape Technique and also wanted to buy mid-grade spells.

Pinger's gaze toward He Song changed once again.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment. I'll be right back."

As she spoke, Pinger picked up the tray and turned to leave. But as she walked away, she couldn't help but murmur to herself.

(End of Chapter)