Chapter 307: Chapter 306 Upgrade Spirit Vein (Fourth Update, Seeking Subscription)
After the banquet ended, the Grand Elder went to the Dan Yang Sect once more and became a Guest Minister Elder.
However, his status was a notch lower, being merely a Copper Elder.
Treatment and benefits correspondingly dropped significantly.
Once everything calmed down, the Grand Elder said, "The Dan Yang Sect has a Fifth Grade Upper Spirit Vein, even though it’s in a branch position, it’s more than enough to support the cultivation of two Golden Cores, yet the Lu Family’s spirit vein can barely support a single Golden Core Cultivator. If we were to support over five thousand cultivators of the Lu Family, it won’t be enough at all... To upgrade the spirit vein, at least fifty million spirit stones and fifty years are needed!"
The Grand Elder started calculating again.
If he doesn’t calculate, it might be fine, but once he does, he realizes the problem is quite significant.
After entering the Golden Core stage, one can create spirit stones, cultivate spirit medicine, with revenues increasing dozens or even a hundred times compared to before.
However, the expenses of a Golden Core Cultivator are also enormous, not only would there be no surplus annually, but there would be a deficit of spirit stones.
If costs were disregarded, it could be possible to cultivate a Fourth Grade Middle Spirit Vein in fifty years, but aside from the long time, by then the spirit vein’s spiritual Qi might be insufficient again.
Joining the Dan Yang Sect as a Sacrificial Elder, utilizing the spirit vein there for cultivation, could save some money; however, the cost is having to complete tasks assigned by the sect periodically, as those benefits and treatments aren’t given for free.
"Ancestor, let me stay at the Lu Family!" Lu Xuanji said, "We can rotate every fifty years."
"Very well! The clan’s foundation must not be lost." The Grand Elder nodded.
"By the way, Grand Elder, take this!"
Lu Xuanji said, taking out a Time Fruit and handed it over.
"What kind of spirit fruit is this!"
The Grand Elder asked curiously.
"Unspeakable, eat it then you’ll know!"
Lu Xuanji smiled mysteriously.
The Grand Elder was still puzzled but did not think much, directly consuming the spirit fruit, whose gentle medicinal power immediately began to digest.
He stood on the spot, starting to refine the medicinal power.
As time passed bit by bit, after a long time, the Grand Elder opened his eyes, looking at his own hands, which had become longer and more delicate. The vitality within him was enhancing, vitality power was thriving, his Qi and blood became richer, exuding a youthful aura, almost as if he were rejuvenating.
"I’ve gained an extra thousand years of life, at least I can live to fifteen hundred now, Xuanji your gift is quite significant!"
The Grand Elder remained silent, intending to say some words of gratitude, but the words disappeared on his lips.
No amount of words can resist a millennium of life.
"Grand Elder, your aptitude might be lacking, and comprehension insufficient, but the best method is to rely on longevity to polish it out!" Lu Xuanji said, "A Middle Grade Golden Core is still slightly inferior, with limited prospects. It’s best to condense an Upper Grade Golden Core. Although improving a Middle Grade to an Upper Grade after reaching Golden Core is not easy, it’s still hopeful!"
"Grand Elder, do not give up!"
"I will!" the Grand Elder nodded.
After conversing for a moment longer, the Grand Elder departed.
Lu Xuanji returned to the Lu Family, once again observing the modest assets of the Lu Family, and smiled faintly.
The modest assets of the Lu Family generate profits each year that are hardly enough to support three Golden Core cultivators, even supporting one Golden Core is a struggle.
The help the Lu Family offers them is growing weaker, but it is, after all, his roots here.
How can one forget their own roots?
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In the cave mansion, Lu Xuanji began his cultivation.
In the Dantian, the Grotto World Pearl was circling, with threads of spiritual Qi leaking out, continuously being refined, slowly enhancing his cultivation.
The spiritual Qi of Changyuan Mountain was already insufficient for his cultivation, but with the spiritual Qi emitted by the Grotto World Pearl, it meant he could cultivate at any time without worrying about insufficient spiritual Qi.
At this moment, the role of the Grotto World Pearl became increasingly apparent.
After stepping into the Golden Core stage, whenever a cultivator inhales and refines spiritual Qi, a large amount of spiritual Qi is directly refined, and the ordinary regions of the world have their spiritual Qi drained in moments. Ordinary spirit veins are insufficient for a Golden Core Cultivator to train, requiring large spirit veins.
Yet those large spirit veins are mainly embedded under the major sects, making them impossible to transport.
Once a cultivator leaves the mountain gate, their cultivation speed plummets.
But with the Grotto World Pearl, having it by his side means spiritual Qi needs are met at any time during cultivation, without worrying about spiritual Qi scarcity while traveling.
The Grotto World Pearl is extremely precious, should word ever get out, not only would Nascent Soul True Monarchs attempt to seize it, but even Divinity Transformation Celestial Venerables and Refining Void Great Powers would act to grab it.
Several times, Lu Xuanji thought of revealing the Grotto World Pearl so Ye Wanyi, the Grand Elder, and other family cultivators could use it for cultivation, but just thinking about it, he dismissed the notion.
More people mean more talk, increasing the risk of exposure.
He doesn’t want one day, some Divinity Transformation powerhouse to knock on his door, annihilating his family.
"To lay a spirit vein and upgrade it, a Fifth Level Array Master is required... seems only Xi’er meets the standard!" Lu Xuanji thought, feeling the spirit vein level here, knowing upgrading the spirit vein is essential.
He may not need it, but the entire Lu Family certainly does.
Upon stepping out of the cave mansion, Ning Xue was there on watch.
"Master!"
Ning Xue approached.
"Come, we’re going to Purple Sun Mountain to visit True Monarch Xi Yue!"
Lu Xuanji said, urging the Vertical Earth Golden Light, turning into a golden streak, both disappearing away.
After a brief moment, the two arrived at Purple Sun Mountain, just as a guiding light flickered, enveloping the two, and they vanished.
In the next instant, the two were gone.
They appeared again inside the Chaos Hall.
The ancient hall was filled with dense spiritual Qi, almost turning into mist, with spirit medicine arranged around the hall, emitting a faint fragrance.
At the center of the hall, a woman sat cross-legged on a bed, her aura ethereal like an immortal, with her long hair styled into a phoenix bun, her body slender, a majestic chest, an alluring figure exuding an enticing charm, with a hint of bewitchment in her aura, reminiscent of an unrivaled enchantress.
Above her head, a demonic land anomaly was forming, birthing, developing life; yet on another side of the demonic land, a vast immortal land existed, with immortals roaming within, fairies dancing.
The Immortal Realm and Demonic Land intertwined, forming a Yin and Yang diagram, blending together.
At that moment, True Monarch Xi Yue opened her eyes, her steps lightly moving, approaching Lu Xuanji.
"You have finally arrived!"
"I am here!"
"What treasures did you obtain?" Jin Xi smiled, "Did you get the golden reward?"
Lu Xuanji replied, "Not only did I open the golden treasure chest, but I also had other gains!"
Jin Xi nodded, just about to inquire further when she suddenly looked towards Ning Xue, suddenly realizing something she spoke, "It’s actually a Pure Yin Saint Body, a good constitution, especially paired with your Pure Yang Dao Body, almost a match made in heaven. If you were to dual cultivate, your cultivation would greatly increase, with vast prospects."
"However, for dual cultivation, it’s best to reach the Golden Core stage!"
"Little girl, what’s your name?"
Ning Xue’s face flushed with embarrassment, but thinking of the idol before her, she respectfully replied, "I’m Ning Xue, the master’s maid."
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PS: Four Chapters have been updated.