"A once-in-ten-thousand-years Bizarre Demon Tide?!"

Jia Ren's complexion drastically changed; he hadn't expected the Cultivation World to harbor such a terrifying disaster.

It seemed this realm was not a place to stay for long.

Of course, the plan was to stick close to a powerful backer and head to the Mysterious Realm together.

Wang Fugui kept the subsequent information close to his chest, and Jia Ren tactfully did not pursue it further.

"Daoist Wang, I have one last thing I wish to inquire about."

"Is the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique useful for magical treasures? Can one invest in magical treasures to improve cultivation level?"

The Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique was extraordinarily unique, but he wondered if it was the cultivation technique he was looking for.

If this technique could be used to invest in one's life-bound magical treasure, he too might, like Wang Fugui, become stronger while doing nothing.

"You're interested in the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique?"

"It can rise with the momentum of an emerging hidden dragon. It's only useful for cultivators."

"Besides that, the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique has three drawbacks. One is the slow cultivation speed. With conventional cultivation, reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage is out of the question, and even the Golden Core Stage is wishful thinking."

"The second is, to receive an extraordinary return, one must invest in a cultivator at a critical juncture—there's a vast difference between giving timely assistance and adding frosting to the cake."

"If it weren't for the early investments made in you, which allowed for increased contributions, the Golden Core Stage wouldn't be the optimal target for investment."

"The third is the limitation on the number of hidden dragons one can invest in with the Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique. Without the wisdom to discern the right individuals, investing in the wrong hidden dragons will cause the cultivation speed to crawl like a tortoise."

"Your cultivation speed isn't slow. Switching to this technique would be a colossal waste."

Wang Fugui was counting on Jia Ren to soar into the heavens and carry him aloft; why would he let him stray into a 'dead end'?

The hardships of decadence and indulgence... let him bear them alone.

The Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique is only useful for cultivators?

It can't be used on magical treasures!

To hope for rapid advancement in cultivation by investing in low-order cultivators, one can only invest in geniuses.

Where does one easily find such peerless geniuses?

Without a suitable investment target, one would also hinder their own speed of cultivation progression.

The Golden Scale Wind-Riding Technique might be good, but it can't invest in magical treasures. Hence, it's useless to him.

"Daoist Wang, are you aware of any cultivation techniques or secret techniques that leverage magical treasures to enhance one's cultivation level?"

Having latched onto a powerful leg, perhaps Jia Ren might learn of similar techniques and secrets through Wang Fugui.

Late-stage Divine Transformation cultivators are well-versed and experienced. Maybe he could light the way for him.

His eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Wang Fugui, anticipating an answer.

Wang Fugui was slightly startled and chuckled as he shook his head. "You wish to cultivate with the help of magical treasures?"

"I am aware of a sect that possesses such cultivation techniques."

As expected of a Divine Transformation Cultivator, he quickly had a solution.

On his own, it would have been who knows how many years before he could come across information on such cultivation techniques and secrets.

"Lingbao Sect!" Wang Fugui looked up into the sky, his face colored with nostalgia.

Jia Ren had never heard of Lingbao Sect before. He wondered where in the Four Great Desolate Domains it could be located.

Or perhaps it was a small sect with an obscure name he'd never heard of.

Before he could ask, Wang Fugui continued, "Lingbao Sect is a top-notch sect in the Mysterious Realm. Their strength far exceeds your imagination. Lingbao Sect claims to possess thirty percent of the Mysterious Realm's Spiritual Treasures."

"You don't yet know what Spiritual Treasures are, do you? These are marvelous treasures that only Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators and above can use, and their power is far beyond that of ordinary magical treasures."

"Getting cultivation techniques from Lingbao Sect is not an easy task."

Wang Fugui mentioned Lingbao Sect with endless sighs, his face filled with reminiscence.

Lingbao Sect is a sect of the Mysterious Realm?

And it possesses thirty percent of the Mysterious Realm's Spiritual Treasures?

An innocent man incurs blame by possessing a gem. Lingbao Sect, possessing a multitude of Spiritual Treasures and yet remaining untouchable in the Mysterious Realm, must certainly be a top-notch sect.

Wang Fugui might have difficulty rendering significant help.

"Does Daoist Wang know of any similar cultivation techniques or secret techniques?"

Lingbao Sect seems formidable; are there other pathways?

Wang Fugui shook his head, the answer clear as day. This one was the only option; there were no others.

"I would like to know more about Lingbao Sect."

As the only sect known to employ magical treasures for cultivation, he couldn't afford to miss out.

After entering the Mysterious Realm, it was inevitable that he would have to engage with Lingbao Sect—the more information, the better.

"When I first started on the path of cultivation, I underwent the sect entrance test at Lingbao Sect, so I understand them quite well."

"To test for Lingbao Sect, one must practice the Communication Treasure Art and receive recognition from a Spiritual Treasure to become a disciple of the sect."

"I was unlucky. Not a single Spiritual Treasure took notice of me, so I had no connection with Lingbao Sect."

Although Wang Fugui missed the opportunity to join Lingbao Sect, he encountered other fortuitous events.

Still, there was some regret in his heart.

To receive a Spiritual Treasure just by entering the sect?!

Jia Ren doubted his own ears, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

Lingbao Sect is unbelievably extravagant!

No wonder they are a sect that can cultivate with the aid of Spiritual Treasures—so wealthy and extraordinary.

"I have a copy of the Communication Treasure Art, which was part of the Lingbao Sect entrance test. This technique is not forbidden and is widely circulated. When you enter the Mysterious Realm, if you are interested in joining Lingbao Sect, it wouldn't hurt to learn it beforehand."

A jade slip was handed over, recording a secret technique named Communication Treasure Art.

Jia Ren took the Jade Slip and hastily expressed his gratitude. "Thank you for your efforts, Daoist Wang."

In the future, he would inevitably have dealings with the Lingbao Sect, so learning an extra secret technique was like having a contingency plan in place.

Wang Fugui dismissed the gesture nonchalantly. "Don't mention it. Formalities are unnecessary between you and me."

"Cultivate well! Do not be lazy."

As Jia Ren's cultivation level rose, Wang Fugui would also benefit. Jia Ren cultivating was essentially the same as Wang Fugui cultivating himself. After revealing his identity, Wang Fugui quickly urged Jia Ren to diligently cultivate and improve his cultivation level. Since I'm rather lazy myself, I'll just urge him to cultivate...

"For selling the Break Infant Pills for Abyss Coins and purchasing these types of spiritual medicines, I'll need the real ones. Please take the trouble, Senior."

Thirty Break Infant Pills were taken out and placed on the table.

In Lingyuan City, one could find both genuine spiritual medicines and treasures, as well as forgeries. The key was to know the right connections.

Wang Fugui was optimistic about Jia Ren's future, investing in the present to capitalize on Jia Ren's future rise.

Jia Ren wouldn't waste the hard-earned opportunity and would use Wang Fugui's help to rapidly grow stronger.

Wang Fugui clapped his hands, and his subordinates went to handle it.

Jia Ren returned to his dwelling and had just been cultivating for half a day when a storage bag filled with spiritual medicine was delivered.

Distinguishing between real and fake herbs was not difficult: merely placing the spiritual medicine outside Lingyuan City, any that showed an illusory appearance was fake.

Genuine spiritual medicines and treasures would remain unaffected by Lingyuan City.

After carefully verifying the spiritual medicines were authentic, Jia Ren began the alchemy process.

He had previously refined many Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills, and the quality produced was quite good, sparing him the trouble that often comes with an initial attempt where the elixir does not suit one's needs.

"Let's start cultivating!"

Over the course of a year, Jia Ren absorbed the spiritual power emitted from Spirit Stones for cultivation, to avoid being affected when leaving Lingyuan City.

The Primordial Marrow Spirit Pills he consumed were for the Early Golden Core Stage, and although the effect was somewhat less, it was still better than simply meditating.

It was the first time using Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills after reaching the Middle Stage of the Golden Core.

"The quality of the elixir is still lacking a bit of refinement."

"Continue to refine the fake Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills!"

Jia Ren continued to cultivate while improving his proficiency in refining Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills.

Jia Ren gave the Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills to Wang Fugui to be sold for spiritual medicine, saving himself a great deal of time.

Only after raising his proficiency level with Yellow Dragon Spirit Pills would he refine pills for his own consumption, ensuring maximum efficacy.

This place is ultimately no Cave, after all.

Lingyuan City prohibited dueling, so combative spells and secret techniques couldn't be cultivated there, leaving only Star God Art, Communication Treasure Art, and a few supportive secret techniques available.

The importance of Star God Art went without saying, second only to raising one's cultivation level.

Communication Treasure Art shared a few similarities with Artifact Commanding Technique, as both were secret techniques for controlling magic artifacts.

Through extended cultivation, Jia Ren gradually felt the peculiarities of Communication Treasure Art. The magic artifacts controlled by it appeared more spiritually animated.

After three years of stable cultivation, Wang Fugui appeared less and less, until in the last half a year, he had vanished entirely.

A middle-aged man who followed Wang Fugui came striding over, his attitude respectful. "The master had to leave Lingyuan City due to urgent matters."

Jia Ren recalled the tenure Wang Fugui had mentioned. Though it was not explicitly stated, he could vaguely guess at its significance.

Wang Fugui's descent from the Mysterious Realm to this world wasn't for leisure; he had important business and couldn't always stand guard by his side.

"Before Elder Wang left, he specifically instructed that we are to fulfill any requests you have to the best of our abilities."

"Keep an eye on Qi Chunan's movements, but do not alarm him."

His only concern was the Profound Realm Key. He could not allow Qi Chunan to escape with the treasure.

"Purchase materials for the Departing Flame Talisman and the Azure Firmament Thunder Talisman."

One cannot always rely on others for everything. Having a backup plan ensures absolute security.

Jia Ren could study and replicate third-order talismans, creating Third Order Fu Wan as a further precaution.

"This is a talisman left for you by the master. Do not use it lightly unless your life is in grave danger."

A jade talisman was handed over. Upon it was a lifelike golden coin engraved with the vivid four characters for "Wealth Invokes the Divine."

"A talisman?" Jia Ren exclaimed.

This was no ordinary talisman refined from a magical treasure. The golden coin it was made from, which Wang Fugui had always toyed with, was precious and extraordinary. It was most likely a Spiritual Treasure.

A talisman made from a Spiritual Treasure could unleash prodigious power; even a Nascent Soul Cultivator could not withstand its force.

Besides that, there was also a Jade Slip.

"Daoist Zhen, the seals in the Eastern Desolation Domain have changed, and I must take a trip out there. Keep this talisman for self-defense," the slip read.

"I've marked Qi Chunan with the Divine Passage Treasure Money. If he leaves Lingyuan City, the Divine Coin Talisman will react, allowing you to locate him at any time."

"If I am unable to return promptly, you may use this talisman to execute that man and retrieve what belongs to you."

"The Divine Passage Treasure Money is potent, and before using it, you'll need to prepare more Spirit Stones."

"The Divine Coin Talisman is hard to refine and can only be used once, so you must act with great caution."

The Divine Passage Treasure Money differed from ordinary Spiritual Treasures. Although its inherent destructive power was considerable, to unleash a stronger force, one had to burn Spirit Stones and coins to enhance its power.

The currency burned had to be commonly recognized and circulating. The more that was burned, the greater the power of the Divine Passage Treasure Money.

If enough Spirit Stones were burned, the Divine Coin Talisman could even slay a late-stage Divine Transformation cultivator.

"What a bizarre Spiritual Treasure."

I always feel that something is not quite right...

Since the Divine Coin Talisman could only be used once, it should be reserved as a trump card. It felt like it would be a waste to use it on a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator.

If the Third Order Fu Wan, the Yin Moon Devil Corpse Great Array, and the Three Talents Illusory Moon Mirror Formation could resolve the issues, he naturally wouldn't waste such a hard-earned Spirit Treasure Level Talisman.

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