Chapter 254 Only Seeking Peace of Mind
"Another fifty years of lifespan added."
"Lifespan of one thousand two hundred and ten years."
"I am only sixty-five years old now, just sixty years of time, and still have over a thousand years of long lifespan to live, who can outlast me?"
Qin Ming felt the changes brought about by the Breakthrough Realm, and his heart was filled with joy.
In the following days, Qin Ming took Jade Mystery Pill to consolidate his Cultivation.
Having cultivated to this step, Qin Ming could be said to have already stood at the top ranks of the Southern Wastelands Cultivation World's countless Cultivators.
The Magic Power within Qin Ming's body had already reached Perfection and was without leakage. Furthermore, he had used the [Strong Enhancement: Purity] Entry to refine his Magic Power. At this moment, whether it was the Quantity or Quality of his Liquid Mana, he far surpassed Same-Rank Cultivators.
His Divine Sense focused on the Mana Sea within his Sea of Dantian. The boundless Azure-Green Ancient Tree Everlasting Mana had already begun to solidify bit by bit.
Qin Ming's Ancient Wood Evergreen Body emerged behind him, transforming into a Silver Mysterious Vine, constantly accelerating the process of purifying and solidifying Liquid Mana.
Another half month passed.
The Liquid Mana within Qin Ming's body had already completed ten percent of the solidification progress.
He slowly opened his ink-black eyes and pondered, 'If things continue to develop like this, when the Liquid Mana in my Sea of Dantian is completely solidified, I can try to break through to Golden Core.'
The secluded cultivation ended, and Qin Ming was in a very good mood.
He put the three Spirit Pets at the Cave Entrance into the Spirit Beast Pouch.
However, he discovered that outside the Immortal's Cave Entrance, there were hundreds of Sound Transmission Talismans, all blocked outside by the Formation Restriction.
"It seems my Breakthrough this time has caused quite a stir outside, with so many Powers' Sound Transmission Talismans..."
Qin Ming's Expression didn't change much, only after a slight thought, he used the True Fiend Illusion, transformed back into Daoist Long's appearance, and secretly left the rented Immortal's Cave.
Two days later, when the Cultivators of Ink Abyss Immortal City came to check again, they found that the Immortal's Cave was already empty.
The Late Foundation Establishment Grand Expert who had Breakthrough inside was also nowhere to be found.
And the people nearby who had always wanted to visit the Perfected Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, upon learning this news, sighed repeatedly for a time.
"Alas! What a pity... that Senior has already left."
"It seems he is a Hard Cultivation practitioner who dislikes fame and fortune."
"Cultivation Breakthrough to Perfected Foundation Establishment, yet so low-profile, truly a role model for us Cultivators to learn from."
"It's a pity not to be able to meet him once, truly regrettable..."
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On the other side.
Qin Ming transformed into Daoist Long's appearance, secretly observed for a few days in Ink Abyss Immortal City, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he then revealed himself and came to Mirror Snow Pavilion.
The dozen or so kinds of Auxiliary Ingredients for refining Core Formation Pill that he wanted to collect this time were ten times more difficult to find than the materials for Zhu Rong Pill last time.
Qin Ming estimated that even searching in Ink Abyss Immortal City would take a certain amount of time to gather them all.
Aunt Long of Mirror Snow Pavilion, seeing the arrival of this super big client of hers, knew that big business was coming soon again, and immediately greeted him with a beaming smile.
"Yo!"
"Senior Long has come, please come in quickly!"
"I will brew you a pot of Spirit Tea."
After Aunt Long welcomed him to the Private Room, she brewed him a pot of Liang Kingdom Specialty Second-Grade Spirit Tea.
"Fellow Daoist Long, the reason I have come this time is to purchase another batch of Spirit Material from your esteemed Pavilion. Here is the list." Qin Ming took a sip of tea, then took out a list he had prepared beforehand and handed it to her.
After Aunt Long took the list, looking at the dozen or so kinds of Tier Three Spirit Materials listed on it, she couldn't help but secretly click her tongue in wonder.
This Senior Long is indeed worthy of being the number one Great Cultivator in Wei Kingdom. Buying so many Tier Three Spirit Materials without even batting an eye.
"Senior Long, these Spirit Materials are relatively difficult to collect, so it may take a little longer."
Qin Ming heard this and said calmly, "It's alright, if Spirit Seeds of Tier Three Spirit Materials on the list can be collected, that would also be acceptable."
"Oh? If that's the case, then there's no problem." Aunt Long also said with some surprise.
Mature Rank 3 Spirit Plants are not easy to find, but if it's just Spirit Seeds, then it's relatively much simpler.
Qin Ming immediately paid Aunt Long a huge deposit.
"I have some matters to deal with, I will return to Ink Abyss Immortal City to pick up the goods after a while."
"Okay, no problem! Senior Long, we will prepare the Spirit Materials as quickly as possible."
After finishing his business, Qin Ming didn't plan to stay in Ink Abyss Immortal City any longer. He planned to go to the address marked on the Bronze Mirror silk to see if he could retrieve the Treasure Spirit of the Gouyu Golden Light Mirror.
This Ancient Magic Treasure, said to be able to sweep across the Golden Core Realm, is almost unparalleled among attack-type Magic Treasures. It would be false to say he wasn't envious.
But Qin Ming hadn't even left Mirror Snow Pavilion yet.
His powerful Divine Sense sensed a strong Core Formation Stage Spiritual Power Fluctuation entering Ink Abyss Immortal City.
"It's actually him!"
A tall and sturdy man with a firm outline of his face appeared in Qin Ming's sight.
He clearly saw the appearance of the person who came. It was Linghu Yang, who had dueled with Wei Wuyai at Purple Gold Ridge back then.
Linghu Yang, being a Rogue Cultivator by origin, had the proud record of defeating a False Core Ancestor at Perfected Foundation Establishment.
At that time, he rose to fame in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World and was once ranked in the top three of the Foundation Establishment Ranking.
Then he challenged Wei Wuyai of Thunder Origin Sect.
However, after being sent flying by Qin Ming's punch at Forbidden Purple Ridge back then, this person's vigor greatly diminished, and he became much more low-profile.
The Alias 'Daoist Long' also greatly increased in popularity in that battle, leading to almost no one in Wei Kingdom not knowing about him.
Whenever people in Wei Kingdom looked up to Daoist Long's deeds, they would inevitably mention Linghu Yang, this whetstone and backdrop.
Furthermore, Wei Wuyai's successful Core Formation later, and it being High Grade Golden Core, was indeed a considerable blow to Linghu Yang.
From then on, Linghu Yang entered secluded death cultivation with great determination, declaring to the outside world that he swore an oath to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm, otherwise he would never emerge!
Several years ago, Linghu Yang finally obtained a Core Formation Pill through a heaven-defying Fated Chance, successfully Breakthrough to the Core Formation Stage, and also achieved High Grade Golden Core, allowing his self-confidence to return to his side!
Linghu Yang swore an oath to definitely wash away his past shame! 'Damaged my Dao Heart! The first sword of Golden Core, must first slay Daoist Long!'
Not long ago, Linghu Yang heard that Daoist Long had appeared in Ink Abyss Immortal City of Liang Kingdom.
So he came from afar, rushing towards this place.
The moment Linghu Yang appeared, his powerful Core Formation Stage Divine Sense firmly locked onto 'Daoist Long' in Mirror Snow Pavilion.
However, private fights are prohibited in Ink Abyss Immortal City. Personal grudges can only be resolved in the Combat Arena, or outside the city, then no one can control it.
In the Inner City, there is Mid Core Formation Stage Ancestor Yuheng sitting in charge, even Linghu Yang would not dare to act recklessly.
So he raised his Magic Power, and in the direction of Mirror Snow Pavilion, in front of everyone, he shouted to 'Daoist Long', "Fellow Cultivator Long, today I, this seat, have specially come to Immortal City to find you, I wonder if you dare to Battle?!"
As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the attention of many Cultivators within Ink Abyss Immortal City.
They gathered towards East City one after another, not minding the excitement being big, especially since it was a move by a Golden Core Ancestor level expert.
"Who is this Golden Core True Person? How come I've never heard of him?"
"It seems he's not from our Liang Kingdom, probably a newly advanced Golden Core."
"What terrifying Golden Core Spiritual Pressure, this person is definitely not an ordinary Core Formation Stage, probably Mid Grade or above Golden Core."
"Who did he say he was challenging? Daoist Long?"
"Could it be that Daoist Long is also a Core Formation Stage True Person? Listening to that Old Ancestor's tone, it seems there's a long-standing grudge."
"I heard that Daoist Long is a Body Cultivator from Wei Kingdom with great Strength, but his Cultivation seems to be Foundation Establishment Stage..."
"Then isn't this Golden Core Senior using his Status to bully the weak?"
"Who cares who it is!"
"Hurry up and fight, I want to see blood flow like a river!"
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Inside Mirror Snow Pavilion, Qin Ming looked at Linghu Yang at the City Gate, full of fighting spirit, with a calm Expression.
'Truly, people fear fame like pigs fear fattening! This time, no matter what, I cannot go out to accept the challenge.'
'Originally, I was already very low-profile, but as a result of a twist of fate back then, after I defeated Linghu Yang with one punch, it caused the Alias Daoist Long to become famous in Wei Kingdom for a time, known to everyone.'
'This completely does not fit my low-profile style of doing things.'
'Although I am confident that I can directly kill this person now, in front of everyone, I will definitely expose many of my Trump Cards, so it's better not to show off.'
'Linghu Yang is a person with a very strong desire to win or lose, there's no need to be as petty as him.'
So Qin Ming turned around and said to Aunt Long, "Ahem! I have temporarily decided to stay in your esteemed Pavilion for a few more days."
"Ah, that's exactly what I hoped for, Senior Long!"
"Rest Assured, as long as you are in Ink Abyss Immortal City, that Linghu Yang definitely wouldn't dare to step into Mirror Snow Pavilion!" Aunt Long thought that 'Daoist Long' had become cowardly upon hearing Linghu Yang's challenge.
But this was also reasonable, after all, the other party had Breakthrough to the Core Formation Stage, it was considered bullying the weak with strength.
If it were any Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they wouldn't even have time to hide, Senior Long's temporary avoidance of the limelight is also a wise move.
Just like that.
Qin Ming ignored Linghu Yang's shouting and settled down in Mirror Snow Pavilion with peace of mind, anyway, he also needed to wait for the Auxiliary Ingredients for the Core Formation Pill to arrive.
He was not in a hurry about finding the Treasure Spirit of the Gouyu Golden Light Mirror, at worst, he would just wait a few more days.
Two more days passed.
That Linghu Yang seemed to have also realized that for him, a dignified Golden Core True Person, to go and challenge a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was really too beneath his Status.
So he once again shouted towards Qin Ming, "Fellow Cultivator Long, when you achieve Golden Core, I will definitely find you again for a decisive Battle!"
After saying this, his entire body transformed into a streak of golden Escaping Light, and instantly disappeared into the Horizon.
Qin Ming looked in the direction Linghu Yang left, and said expressionlessly, "He finally left."
He observed for a few more days.
Seeing that Linghu Yang had really left, he bid farewell to Aunt Long and left Ink Abyss Immortal City.
Flying towards the west of Liang Kingdom.
But Qin Ming had only flown for less than half a day when his powerful Divine Sense suddenly sensed a Core Formation Cultivator's Aura chasing after him.
Qin Ming's Expression immediately turned gloomy, and he said calmly, "This Linghu Yang is really persistent."
Immediately he stopped in place, waiting for the other party to come over.
After half an incense stick of time, a streak of golden Escaping Light came from far away and arrived in an instant.
Linghu Yang's figure appeared.
When he saw Qin Ming, he opened his mouth and said, "I, this seat, have never tasted defeat in my life, only defeated by Fellow Cultivator Long."
"However, this hurdle in my heart, my thoughts are not clear, and future Cultivation will be difficult to advance."
"I hope Fellow Cultivator Long will give me some Prestige. I also won't take advantage of you. I will suppress my own Cultivation to Perfected Foundation Establishment to have a fair Competition with you."
"Furthermore, I will not harm your life, otherwise it will be said that I am bullying the weak with strength."
"What do you say?"
End of Chapter