Currently, he has gathered ninety-four Soul-Seizing Talismans, including one of the highest quality.
Of course, Wen will keep the highest quality one and not sell it, but the other ninety-three can fetch at least two hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones.
However, if he hadnât acquired the Three Evil Corpse Nurturing Technique before, Wen Jiu Xu would have thought two hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones was quite a lot, but after obtaining the technique, he feels itâs not much at all.
Because the Three Evil Corpse Nurturing Technique requires not only a Corpse Nurturing Coffin but also Three Evils Object.
The quality of the Corpse Nurturing Coffin must not be lower than Tier One Lower Grade, and the higher, the better, preferably Tier One Middle Grade.
Ordinary Tier One Lower-grade Spiritual Artifacts cost roughly a hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones each, while slightly better ones demand two to three hundred.
Tier One Middle-grade Spiritual Artifacts are even more expensive, casually costing four to five hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones.
If customized, the price is even higher.
Coincidentally, the Corpse Nurturing Coffin needs customization, and to build it with Tier One Middle-grade quality might require five to six hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones.
Were it not for the fortune he made at Chen Clan Territory, with over five hundred Light Spirit Stones in his storage bag alone, and other possessions totaling hundreds more, he wouldnât dare to recklessly attempt the Three Evils Corpse Nurturing.
Besides the Corpse Nurturing Coffin,
there are still the Three Evils Object.
Earthly Evil Yin Qi is one item, which can be obtained for free with the Corpse Nourishing Spell.
The other two need to be purchased.
The first is Blood Evil Crystal, an advanced natural treasure from Blood Demon Abyss. Although Wen doesnât know where the Blood Demon Abyss is, the Three Evil Corpse Nurturing Technique lists the price and purchasing place.
Each costs ten Low-grade Spirit Stones.
To nurture a Three Evil Corpse requires an uncertain amount of Blood Evil Crystal, depending on the corpse itself; the stronger it is, the more required.
Judging by the Black Corpseâs situation, itâs expected to need the maximum amount.
The second is Celestial Killing Water, another advanced natural treasure, which can only be concocted by experienced Ghost Cultivators. The method of concocting is unknown. Similarly, the Three Evil Corpse Nurturing Technique lists the place to purchase.
Like Blood Evil Crystal, itâs located in Celestial Sound City, a mortal city housing an underground trading market for Heterodox Cultivators.
It opens once a month.
Only lasts for three days at a time.
Non-Heterodox Cultivators are not permitted entry, and visiting for the first time requires guidance from a familiar Heterodox Cultivator, or else entry will be denied.
However, Wenâs first thought was not to go to Celestial Sound City, but rather to check out Feixian Peakâs trading market, only to find that these two Earthly Evil items were indeed absent.
Even if Ghost Cultivators set up a stall, they are merely low-tier cultivators at the first and second layers of Qi Cultivation.
No hope of concocting Celestial Killing Water.
They havenât even mastered nourishing Yin Souls yet.
...
In the following days, Wen originally planned to visit the Independent Practitioner Market, but unexpectedly, after Si Kongbai took over the Night Patrol Department, he not only denied Wen further leave but scheduled his night patrol times to be exceedingly full.
From dusk until early the next morning, extending over six hours.
And only he patrols.
Should any issues arise, heâll be the first to be questioned.
Of course,
the one making it difficult for him wasnât Si Kongbai.
But rather people under Si Kongbai; many knew Li Ye was transferred from Feixian Peak because of Wen.
Against those who canât contain themselves, Wen is helpless.
Donât they fear Mu Canglong coming back the next day?
Or do they assume Mu Canglong wonât return?
Upon finding out, Steward Wang Nian was indignant and went to see Wen the same day, "Wen, howâs your talisman drawing skill now? When can you draw a Tier One Talisman?"
"Brother Wang, whatâs this about?"
"I canât stand those Night Patrol Department people excluding you like this. Who does Si Kongbai think he is? Would he dare to speak loudly when Mu Canglong was around? Now that Mu Canglongâs off on a mission, heâs starting to exclude his own people."
"Itâs alright, Brother Wang, Iâm quite comfortable at Corpse Remains Death Land." To Wen, patrolling around the Corpse Remains Death Land still allows for cultivation.
It doesnât matter.
His laziness at night wonât be caught by anyone.
"What do you mean comfortable? Patrolling Corpse Remains Death Land at night alone, should anything happen, youâll bear all responsibility. Then what of your qualification assessment? You canât participate if youâre a convicted person, you know that!"
"The Inspection Hall is right at Feixian Peak; nothing likely will happen." To Wen, after the previous incidents, if Blood Robe Towerâs people still venture to Corpse Remains Death Land, theyâd have to be brainless.
As he said, the Inspection Hall is present and actively hunting Blood Robe Tower members outside.
Why would Blood Robe Tower members dare to emerge now?
Even at their peak, they couldnât succeed, much less now.
Wang Nian shook his head helplessly, then continued, "Youâre too optimistic, but with your Brother Wang here, rest assured, you wonât lose your qualification for the assessment... Iâll go to my elder and find a way to get you into the Talisman Masterâs apprentice, there must be a Tier One Talisman Master looking for disciples."
"Brother Wang, just let things take their course; Steward Mu and the others will return soon." Wen hurriedly pulled back.
If he went to the Talisman Room, then what of the Yin Qi and Si Qi in Corpse Remains Death Land, and the blood energy of the central region?
Wang Nian reluctantly sat back in the square chair and remained angered; Wen quickly changed the subject, "Brother Wang, aside from the assessment, is there any other way to reach the Main Peak?"
"Of course there is, but you definitely canât do it."
"Why?"
"It requires a Middle-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Root, do you have one?"
"Alright then."
"Thereâs another way, which is to be noticed by the Main Peak Elder. Not only would you be exempt from assessments, you could also become an Elder Disciple. But being favored by the Main Peak Elder is even harder than having a Middle-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Root."
"Why?"
"Because all the Main Peak Elders are at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation, their power is extraordinary. There are plenty of geniuses wishing to become their disciples, including those with Top-Grade Spirit Roots, Top-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Roots, and even those with Middle-Grade Spirit Roots donât meet the entry qualifications."
"Alright."
Wen Jiu smiled helplessly.
It seemed he could only go through the assessments.
After exchanging some pleasantries, Wen Jiu stood up to see Steward Wang Nian off. Regarding Wen Jiuâs persistence, Wang Nian had no choice but to give him some Signal Talismans, instructing him to break them if he needed anything at night.
Wen Jiu accepted them all willingly, and as he escorted Wang Nian out, he suddenly heard the voices of two women outside.
They sounded very familiar.
One was Wang Sao.
The other was his sister, Wen Ya.
Upon opening the door, he found the two engaging in an animated conversation at Wang Nianâs doorstep. Due to her status, Wen Ya appeared somewhat reserved, but Wang Sao didnât mind and pulled Wen Ya inside the house.
"Sister, thereâs no need to be shy. Your brother and our family are not strangers. Why donât you stay and have dinner with us tonight?"
Wang Sao was very hospitable.
Seeing this, Wen Jiu and Wang Nian exchanged a smile.
Therefore, Wen Jiu didnât stop them, letting his sister get to know Wang Sao, expanding their network.
If Wen Jiu wasnât in the sect, theyâd have someone to rely on.
"Sister... Sister-in-law." Wen Jiu followed Wang Nian inside and greeted them.
Wen Ya, upon hearing the voice, was about to rise but saw Wang Nian.
She quickly stood up and bowed.
Without hesitation.
"Iâve met Steward Wang!"
Wang Nian smiled and said, "No need for such formality, please sit down."
"Thank you, Wang..." While Wen Ya was bowing, she suddenly realized Wang Nian was walking side by side with her brother.
Their relationship seemed quite good.
At that moment, Wen Ya instantly understood a lot, unraveling the long-standing confusion in her heart.
It turned out Steward Wang Nian helped explain because of Wen!
Upon seeing this, Wang Nian headed towards the kitchen, "You siblings have a chat first, Iâll go make dinner with your sister-in-law."
"Thank you, Brother Wang."
Wen Jiu agreed, without being overly polite.
He sat down, ready to enjoy the meal.
His relationship with Wang Nian, the more polite it was, the more distant it would seem.
To maintain this good relationship, one must not be overly polite. Because true brothers donât stand on ceremony; thatâs reserved for ordinary friends, who treat each other with respect and courtesy.
During their conversation, Wen Jiu didnât hide anything and frankly confessed his relationship with Wang Nian.
Wen Ya was both surprised and delighted, momentarily at a loss for words.
Deeply astonished, how fortunate was her brother to be able to call Steward Wang Nian his brother?
Back then, when Steward Wang visited the Xu Family, all family members have since treated him politely and without trouble.
This demonstrates how extensive Steward Wangâs background is.
In response, Wen Jiu didnât say much, only planning in his heart to seek an opportunity for advancement to Qi Cultivation Third Layer when Steward Mu Canglong returns. Then he could visit the Xu Family.
Soon.
Three rounds of drinks.
Five flavors of dishes.
After a satisfying meal, Wen Jiu intended to escort his sister back.
Before departure, Wang Sao offered a few precious clothes to his sister Wen Ya and handed over a token from Wang Nian, allowing free movement around Feixian Peak.
Wen Jiu acknowledged this, remembering it in his heart.
But just as he was returning to the Xu Family, he suddenly noticed a cultivator approaching on Sword Control, passing overhead.
With just one glance, Wen Jiu recognized him.
Because Wen Jiu can never forget his face.
It was Li Ye.
"Is he returning for business, or reassigned to the Night Patrol Department?"
From Wen Jiuâs perspective, if Li Ye was reassigned, it wouldnât be good news.
After the previous incident, he would surely resent him even more.
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