Qi Refinement Seventh Level, the Great Dao is within reach!

Jia Ren felt elated. His cultivation level had reached the Late Stage Qi-Refining, and from then on, his status was no longer the same as before. Reaching the Late Stage Qi-Refining was the watershed determining entry into the Inner City. With permanent residence qualification in the Inner City, one no longer needed to pay an entrance fee. In terms of safety, the Inner City was much safer than the Outer City.

It's time to cultivate the Thousand Illusion Face Technique and the Mixed Primordial Vajra Body.

Jia Ren picked up the newly obtained secret techniques and started to ponder over them in detail. The first was the Thousand Illusion Face Technique, which was the primary secret technique for initial cultivation. Once mastered, the Thousand Illusion Face Technique allowed one to change their appearance and aura, making it difficult for enemies to discover them. This supplemented his means of avoiding danger. If there were any problems with his identity, he could also don a new guise.

Jia Ren spent most of the remaining time stabilizing his cultivation level. After that, he focused on cultivating the Thousand Illusion Face Technique and crafting Demon-Spotting Talismans. Using his spare time when Spiritual Power was exhausted, he referred to notes on cultivating the Mixed Refining Vajra Body to eliminate the dross and extract the essence. This was the process of restoring the Mixed Refining Vajra Body.

「For five consecutive days, Jia Ren never left his Cave.」

As he activated the Thousand Illusion Face Technique, his gaze fell on the mirror within the Cave. His face was as malleable as putty, highly pliable. A slight pinch and twist allowed him to see the direct changes in his appearance.

It was much like the character customization at the beginning of a video game.

The difference was that the former was done through a screen, while the latter was an actual operation on a real person.

The proficiency level of the Thousand Illusion Face Technique rose quickly. In a short time, it reached the Skilled Level. He could change his appearance and stature, and his aura could be slightly altered, making the disguise quite effective.

The Mixed Refining Vajra Body was successfully purified, and the Proficiency Panel was now loaded. The deductions of the past few days were not in vain. Unlike other secret techniques, the Mixed Refining Vajra Body came from the Five Elements Sect and could not be exposed to outsiders. Otherwise, not only would he find himself in trouble, but Yang Bingzhi would also be implicated. As a Body-Refining technique, the Mixed Refining Vajra Body differed from Qi Refining Cultivation Techniques, mainly enhancing the physique and requiring a medicinal bath to begin cultivating it. He could not buy the related Body Refinement materials publicly, lest he attract unwanted attention.

The next time he met Yang Bingzhi, he would ask him to purchase the items on his behalf.

"Is Daoist friend inside? Do you wish to extend the rental?"

The voice of the steward came from outside the Cave, and Jia Ren realized that seven days had passed. Just as he was about to open the door, he turned his head, thinking of something. He used the Thousand Illusion Face Technique and the Turtle Breath Technique to adjust the fluctuations in Spiritual Power and his aura, controlling it to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement.

"My breakthrough failed. I will not extend the rental."

Jia Ren opened the door of the Cave and handed over the Token that controlled the Cave's formation.

"Leave within half an hour!"

After the Cave Dwelling Manager spoke, he turned and walked away.

Jia Ren returned to the Insect Breeding Room, looking at the lively Exotic Black Mosquitoes, which were not far from maturity.

Strong in battle, a hundred Exotic Black Mosquitoes could easily take on a Qi Refinement Seventh Level cultivator.

Not far away, the Green Silk Worms had transformed from their egg state to the size of a fingernail. They were eating Spirit Mulberry Leaves and spinning strands of green silk. Having learned the name of the Spirit Insect, Jia Ren spent half a day and finally found records about the Green Silk Worms in an ancient book. The Green Silk Worm was a rare type of worm. The silk they spun was a high-quality material for making Robes, offering good defense.

He could make at least several dozen Spirit Stones a year just from the silk produced by three Green Silk Worms.

Once it can be cultivated on a large scale, the value would not be low.

If the family learns about the three Green Silk Worms, they would definitely be willing to pay a high price to buy them as seed worms.

To think I could get Green Silk Worms for one Spirit Stone, I never expected to have my day of good fortune.

Jia Ren placed the Spirit Insects into the Spirit Beast Bag, turned around, and left.

"Wang Daoyou, we've received a report that you are a Bizarre Cultivator. The Great Wilderness Cave Abode refuses to assist you. Please leave immediately."

From a nearby Cave, the voice of the steward echoed.

Was Wang Qian a Bizarre Cultivator?

Most Loose Cultivators were poor. Disciples from Sects and clans were powerful, and lower-level Loose Cultivators lacked the ability to challenge those above their station.

How many lower-level Loose Cultivators would Wang Qian have to kill to amass wealth of over a thousand Spirit Stones?

The report was fake; the real intention was to use it as an excuse to force him to leave.

Even the boldest Cave Dwelling Manager wouldn't dare to kill someone inside the Cave.

Destroying the reputation of the Great Wilderness Cave Abode would cost more than a hundred such heads.

If someone died outside the Cave, wouldn't that mean it would have no connection to the Great Wilderness Cave Abode anymore?

"I am not a Bizarre Cultivator! Who is spreading such nonsense!"

Wang Qian was both shocked and angry. He had been hiding in his Cave for seven days, completely secure. His Storage Bag contained enough elixirs and Spirit Stones to last a year.

He planned to use this peaceful time to enhance his strength and break through to the next cultivation Realm.

Planning to ambush and kill me? Let's see who can outlast whom!

His idea was sound, but it didn't take accidents into account.

The steward's words struck like a bolt from the blue, rendering him unable to accept the reality.

"Please give me a chance."

Wang Qian put on an ingratiating expression as he handed over fifty Spirit Stones.

The steward took them with ease, his face sporting a smile as he said, "I really am powerless in this matter."

Wang Qian's complexion turned unsightly. Did he just accept the bribe without helping?

Before Wang Qian could explode in anger, the steward turned and left.

Jia Ren looked off into the distance and spotted some familiar faces from five days ago, each with a beaming smile.

They had long received intelligence and were quietly waiting for the fat sheep to leave.

Seeking help?

No matter how many Spirit Stones you offer, it's not as profitable as stripping you of everything alive.

They desired all the Spirit Stones on your person.

Even the source of your Spirit Stones.

With no protection from the Cave, should someone desire your wealth and your life, even the Inner City couldn't ensure your safety.

Wang Qian wasn't stupid; he understood his predicament. Seeing Jia Ren just leaving his Cave, he hastily sent a pleading look his way.

"Daoist Jia, please save me."

Jia Ren was speechless for a moment before replying indifferently, "Wealth is the root of all troubles. If you gift it away, won't the problems be gone?"

"Be smarter next time and don't flaunt your wealth."

If you're not willing to let go of material possessions, you can't protect yourself completely.

That is the sorrow of the weak.

Being poor is the norm; most Loose Cultivators who suddenly come into wealth can't hold onto it either.

After a moment's hesitation, Wang Qian asked, "Could you take my Storage Bag and return it to me later?" He still wanted to save some Spirit Stones by having Jia Ren transfer it.

"I will surely reward you handsomely afterward."

Even if he couldn't get back the Storage Bag, entrusting it to Jia Ren was far better than letting the wicked Bizarre Cultivators have it cheaply.

Without having obtained the Thousand Illusion Face Technique, Jia Ren would have definitely refused.

Now, he wanted to test if the disguise effect of the Thousand Illusion Face could deceive everyone.

If things went south, his Transcendence into Sainthood level Wind Control Skill would make escape a non-issue.

"Shake them off, and at the corner, toss the Storage Bag to me."

Taking Wang Qian's Storage Bag in front of the Bizarre Cultivators would only transfer the trouble to himself, so Jia Ren thought of a compromise.

"Don't be greedy. Leave behind anything that might give you away, or you'll never stop having problems."

Having given his instructions, Jia Ren turned and walked away.

As soon as Wang Qian saw Jia Ren leaving, he quickly followed. Three cultivators who had their eyes on Wang Qian tailed him like shadows.

When Jia Ren reached the corner, and seeing no one was around, his face rippled and changed like the surface of water.

The Skilled Level Thousand Illusion Face Technique didn't require sculpting the face on the spot. Remembering a previously crafted visage, he could change his appearance in a blink.

He donned a new Taoist Robe, adding another detail to his disguise.

As Wang Qian arrived at the corner, he jumped at the sight of a stranger's extended hand. Only when Jia Ren's voice transmitted into his ear did he allow the stranger, who was actually Jia Ren, to take his Storage Bag. The series of actions was swift and occurred in the blind spot of the three cultivators, going unnoticed.

Jia Ren took the Storage Bag and left, embodying the finesse of a pickpocket.

"Do you think you can escape?"

"If you follow us obediently, you can avoid suffering."

The three Loose Cultivators were like tarsal maggots, forming a triangle to enclose Wang Qian. Wang Qian had thought to take the chance to flee, but alas, the three men were far quicker than him.

Wang Qian was about to remove another Storage Bag, as well as the Robe and Magic Artifacts he wore, to ward off disaster with wealth.

At that moment, a Cultivator wearing the Law Enforcement Office robe soared by on his sword. Wang Qian's eyes lit up as if he had seen a savior and he called out loudly, "They want to rob my Storage Bag, please, Enforcement Division Cultivator, help me."

The Enforcement Division Cultivator paused his sword flight and upon seeing Wang Qian, was slightly taken aback, a playful smile appearing on his face.

"You have quite the nerve. Come with me to the Law Enforcement Office."

Seeing the newcomer, Jia Ren felt extremely fortunate that he had changed his appearance.

Qi Yulong!

He had become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect, and a member of the Inner City's Enforcement Division.

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