The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 369

Xu Ziqing swept his spiritual sense across the jade talismans, and his brows furrowed slightly.

It wasn’t for any other reason, but although there were five jade talismans, the information contained within was insufficient.

Among these jade talismans, three mentioned the whereabouts of the Nanrong Extreme Water, while the other two referred to the traces of the Chiyan Extreme Water.

—It turned out to be news of Yang-attribute water associated with fire.

However, even if he could successfully locate this, he would still end up with only four types of divine water, and the location of the metal’s Yang-attribute divine water remained unknown.

The only silver lining was that there was no need to choose; given the current situation, they could only seek the Yang-attribute water, and having one additional type was certainly better than having none at all.

After a moment of thought, Xu Ziqing made a decision and turned to Yun Lie, saying, “Shixiong, shall we go with this?” He passed all five jade talismans over.

Yun Lie raised a hand and received the jade talismans. After glancing at them, he nodded slightly and said, “Alright.”

The two of them recorded all the information from the jade talismans. Regardless, having more news about the divine water was better; if they couldn’t find one type, there was always the possibility of finding another.

Their luck shouldn’t be too dismal.

Having found the desired information, the two left the Wande Hall and returned to the Wanbao Hall.

Xu Ziqing took out several accumulated tokens, calculated, and handed them to the steward in the hall to exchange for the three types of Yang-attribute water.

Fortunately, although these divine waters were precious, they did not fall into the category of special resources, and they could be exchanged using tokens of equivalent value.

After securing the divine waters, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie did not linger and headed directly back to the Wuling Mountain Domain to seek an audience with the domain lord.

Their purpose was, of course, to venture out in search of divine water.

The task of guarding the pillars was extremely important, but because of this, Xu Ziqing felt a twinge of guilt about leaving the sect.

However, for him, the matter of achieving the Nascent Soul stage was even more significant, so he needed to consult the domain lord to see if there was any way forward.

At the very least… he might have to bid farewell to his shixiong and venture out alone.

Atop the main peak, after Xu Ziqing explained the matter to the domain lord, the domain lord smiled kindly and said, “Ziqing need not worry.”

Xu Ziqing looked up and listened carefully to the domain lord’s follow-up words.

Domain Lord Hang continued, “You two possess extraordinary talents, and especially since you have yet to reach the Nascent Soul stage, you cannot squander your heaven-given potential by staying confined in this mountain region.”

Xu Ziqing still felt a sense of guilt, saying, “But the Battle For The Sky…”

Domain Lord Hang slightly raised a hand to stop his words and continued, “In the past, when you two were not around, the disciples of our Wuling lineage did not neglect their cultivation either. Although the rules of the sect are strict, they are not without flexibility.”

Just like in Battle For The Sky, if one does not engage in the wager, they will be expelled to the wild mountains and cannot occupy any part of the mountain region. However, this also provides some protection. For example, one cannot engage more than once a month, and every year there is an opportunity to hang a truce token, which grants three months of peace. During this truce period, one can venture out to experience the world and search for needed resources.

However, once the three months are up, if someone happens to challenge and the defender is absent, that person’s pillar can only be considered a loss.

Previously, when Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie had not yet arrived at the main sect, Venerable Xing also came to guard the pillar. At that time, if any disciple urgently needed resources and had to leave the sect while someone happened to challenge, they would have to hang a truce token. Unless by sheer luck there was no one challenging, only then could the truce token be spared.

But after the two arrived, there was a bit more leeway. If they wanted to travel, they could simply have the Venerable Xing take over once again.

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing finally felt at ease.

Even though he had to go out this time, it would be best if it didn’t hinder the Wuling lineage.

Having received the domain lord’s approval, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie no longer hesitated. They visited the Venerable Xing to explain the situation and then prepared to leave the sect.

However, the Venerable Xing, seeing that the two seemed ready to leave, reminded them, “The Qianyuan Greater World is vast and boundless. If you want to travel freely within three months, you might consider going to the Beast Hall to find a spirit bird for transportation. Otherwise, if you rely solely on your own cultivation to hurry, it might not be very prudent.”

Such advice was indeed golden wisdom. Xu Ziqing dared not dismiss it. Before departing, he followed the Venerable Xing’s suggestion and used a substantial amount of spirit stones to purchase two beast-taming tokens, each containing a fifth-grade spirit bird. Its flying speed surpassed that of escaping light, and it could fly continuously for three days and nights without rest, making it an excellent means of travel. Now, with two in hand, they could alternate between them to prevent overexertion, allowing Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie to conserve some of their true essence for the journey.

—In this Qianyuan Great World, where countless mysteries and dangers exist, it’s wise to retain some strength.

With their disciple tokens in hand, leaving the sect was not difficult. The two sat side by side on the back of the Wind-Soaring Eagle, surrounded by rushing winds, flying toward the outside of the Zhoutian Immortal Sect.

After a considerable amount of time, they finally passed the outer gate of the main sect. Outside, the sky was clear and bright, and the aura of spirituality swirled around them, filling their nostrils and mouths with refreshing clarity.

What they needed to rush to now was the Frozen Snow Plains, located in the far north, an expanse of ice covering millions of miles. It was rumored that ordinary cultivators entering would be frozen stiff by the ice and snow, unable to operate their inner powers. Even Golden Core Zhenren would feel the bone-chilling cold; only those with Nascent Soul cultivation or higher could treat it as usual. But this was merely a reflection of the fearsome climate; if one were to mention the numerous demonic beasts within, as well as some hidden, vicious races, and countless sects practicing ice techniques standing proudly within… even Nascent Soul ancestors would not necessarily be able to come and go freely.

The Wind-Soaring Eagle flew without stopping, and along the way, Yun Lie used his sword intent to tear through the void, traversing the gaps, then resting on the Wind-Soaring Eagle to recover his spirit. Thus, after a full fifteen or sixteen days, they finally approached the ice plains. But even at a distance, it was already extremely cold.

Xu Ziqing had cultivated for many years and was already immune to cold and heat, but upon encountering such a strange place, he could not help but feel a chill. It was as if the operation of his true essence became somewhat sluggish.

Yun Lie took out a long robe and draped it over Xu Ziqing. “This place is extremely cold, and we need to head to the marketplace.”

Xu Ziqing could feel the chill in the air with every breath and nodded, “Yes, Shixiong.”

The two then turned and walked toward a magical formation.

Inside that formation was an expansive marketplace, its scale even larger than some of the shops and auctions Xu Ziqing had seen before.

However, in the Qianyuan Greater World, it was merely an average marketplace.

Before the magical formation, a cultivator stood guard. After collecting ten low-grade spirit stones from each of them, they were allowed to enter.

As Xu Ziqing stepped inside, a warm current rushed toward him, sweeping away the cold from his body.

“This magical formation is truly marvelous.”

Yun Lie remained composed, merely scanning the area with his divine sense before walking to the right.

Xu Ziqing followed closely behind, and after walking a few hundred steps, they came across a shop called “Yubao Pavilion.”

Inside the Yubao Pavilion, there were many precious and rare items, most of which were suitable for use in the icy cold, particularly items like robes and magical treasures that provided warmth, as well as countless beast furs with unique properties.

Yun Lie headed straight for a shelf where several magical formations glimmered, with many beast-skin garments and cold-resistant clothing hanging within.

Xu Ziqing also approached. He lifted his gaze and felt as if he had entered a clothing store from his past life. Unlike the light robes he had seen in other shops, many of the garments here were quite thick and extraordinary.

Yun Lie glanced around and picked two tokens from the magical formations, handing them to a maid who had come to serve them. He said, “Please calculate the total.”

Seeing this, the maid smiled brightly, “A robe made of fire spider silk and ten-thousand-year fire jade thread, and a cloak made from the pelt of a sixth-grade flame-devouring beast—both are excellent for keeping warm. If you wear them into the icy plains, you certainly won’t suffer from the cold winds…” She cheerfully continued, “After a quick calculation, the total comes to twenty thousand middle-grade spirit stones.”

Yun Lie didn’t engage in small talk with her; he simply waved his hand, and two hundred high-grade spirit stones appeared before him, exuding a powerful aura and blinding light.

The maid quickly waved her hand, and the high-grade spirit stones were stored in her storage ring. She then performed several hand seals at the magical formation, revealing the two garments inside.

Yun Lie took them and handed them to Xu Ziqing. “Put these on.”

The maid was very attentive. Upon hearing this, she immediately spoke up, “There is a changing room in the shop. If the senior doesn’t mind, why not follow me?”

Xu Ziqing glanced at his Shixiong, knowing this was his way of showing concern. His expression softened. “Then I’ll go.”

Yun Lie nodded slightly. “I’ll wait for you here.”

Xu Ziqing felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he turned to change clothes.

Yun Lie withdrew his gaze and looked around at several other magical formations.

As expected from a renowned shop outside the icy plains, many beast furs inherently carried fire energy. Once draped over the body, they felt like being wrapped in flames, providing immense warmth. Moreover, many of the robes had formations woven into them during their crafting to isolate the cold, which was exceptionally exquisite.

After some consideration, he purchased seven or eight pieces of inner and outer garments, as well as several cloaks, all stored in his storage bracelet.

They didn’t know how many days it would take to reach the Frozen Snow Plains. With his Nascent Soul cultivation, he was not afraid, but his shidi’s cultivation was insufficient. Without adequate clothing, it could be quite detrimental.

There were still many other customers in the shop, each choosing their own items. At this moment, noticing Yun Lie’s actions, they couldn’t help but be surprised.

Although the Frozen Snow Plains was a perilous place, the resources inside were incredibly abundant, attracting many people. These cold-resistant items wouldn’t lack customers. However, the higher quality cold-resistant clothing came at a steep price, and unless one traveled in a group, it was quite uncommon for just one or two people to buy so many garments. Yet, previously, it was clear that this cold and aloof youth had only one companion… Such extravagance could not help but draw attention.

In an instant, some began to speculate about Yun Lie’s identity, wondering if he was a disciple of a great sect or a young master from a prestigious family, while secretly calculating their own ideas.

Many with sinister intentions inevitably harbored some ill thoughts.

Just then, the inner door curtain opened, and Xu Ziqing stepped out.

He usually wore plain green clothing, his demeanor calm and gentle, but now his inner robe and cloak were both bright red, making him look as if he were wrapped in flames. This made his usually elegant features appear even more striking.

Truly, he was as captivating as a painting.

<End of Arc 19: Qianyuan Greater World>

Translator: Lynn

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