A Spirit Stone Vein?

What Wang Qian discovered wasn't a cultivator's cave but a Spirit Stone Vein?! No wonder he was targeted for purchasing magic artifacts, elixirs, and secret techniques. How could a cultivator's cave have only Spirit Stones? No elixirs or magic artifacts left behind by the cultivator?!

Jia Ren had not participated in the exploration of the cultivator's cave and hadn't thought it through carefully. Upon learning about the Spirit Stone Vein, his mind suddenly became clear.

Beyond the information, the Sound Transmission Talisman also revealed a crucial map. Compared to an actual map, the sketchy map left by Wang Qian was quite rudimentary, showing only a path leading into the depths of the Great Wilderness and to the Spirit Stone Vein.

Based on the map, it would likely take some time to find the actual location.

Jia Ren glanced at it several times, ensuring nothing had been missed, then deeply memorized the map. Without hesitation, he promptly destroyed the Sound Transmission Talisman that contained the information.

With numerous secret techniques among cultivators, one couldn't guarantee that leaving the talisman behind wouldn't invite trouble. The matter concerning the Spirit Stone Vein was of no small consequence; the Five Elements Sect would likely be alarmed. He must be doubly careful and cautious.

"I will avenge you as thanks for this favor."

Wang Qian was dead, and the killers were undoubtedly the Qi Family Brothers. Eliminating the Qi Family Brothers was already part of his plan, and he didn't mind avenging Wang Qian along the way.

Do the Qi Family Brothers know about the Spirit Stone Vein? Since Wang Qian passed the Spirit Stone Vein information to me, logically, he wouldn't have leaked it to his enemies... But just because Wang Qian didn't tell them doesn't mean the Qi Family Brothers couldn't find a way to get the information. Without an assurance of safety, the Spirit Stone Vein also posed significant risks.

I shouldn't go to the Spirit Stone Mine for the time being; first, I need to assess the risks.

Currently, Jia Ren was not lacking in Spirit Stones and certainly wouldn't venture into the Great Wilderness to take risks.

I'll wait until I have sufficient strength, eliminate the threat of the Qi Family Brothers, and ensure that news of the Spirit Stone Vein hasn't leaked. Only then will I consider this matter.

Just as Jia Ren was about to disguise himself and enter the Inner City, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew towards him.

"Daoist Jia, I just finished my retreat yesterday and didn't see the talisman; I'm truly sorry."

"I've called in a favor, so getting you the Insect Control Scripture should be no problem."

"The prohibitions of the Five Elements Sect are a bit troublesome. I found a newly acquainted Enforcement Division Cultivator in the Inner City to help."

"I haven't told you yet, but I've just made a breakthrough to the Qi Refinement Seventh Level. Let's meet at our usual spot."

Jia Ren recalled that the Five Elements Sect had just wiped out Thousand Beasts Mountain and killed the Mosquito Daoist, so they might have a copy of the Insect Control Scripture. With Yang Bingzhi's help, finding a complete Insect Control Scripture wouldn't be difficult.

It's easy to accomplish things with someone on the inside. He didn't have connections, but Yang Bingzhi did.

Jia Ren entered the Inner City in his true appearance and aura, keeping his cultivation level suppressed to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement. This, of course, required payment of the three Fragmented Spirit Stones entry fee.

He paid the Fragmented Spirit Stones willingly and made his way to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion in the Inner City, booking a spacious private room. Body Cultivators have an enormous appetite, so the amount of food ordered had to be substantial. Jia Ren selected sixteen types of spiritual food and dishes, along with spiritual wines and teas. The celebratory meal was of a much higher standard than usual, costing a full eighty Spirit Stones—truly an extravagant meal.

Yang Bingzhi did not keep Jia Ren waiting long, arriving within the time it took to drink a cup of tea.

"Congratulations, Yang Daoyou, on your breakthrough to the Late Stage Qi-Refining!" Jia Ren offered his sincere congratulations, genuinely celebrating Yang Bingzhi's success.

"Haha, the Mixed Refining Vajra Body is quite suitable for me. I'm not lacking in Body Refinement materials, so my cultivation progress is astonishing," Yang Bingzhi said. "Even so, I was stuck at the Qi Refinement Seventh Level bottleneck for several days and couldn't break through. Not wanting to be left too far behind by you, Daoist Jia, I used battle merits and sect contributions to exchange for a Jade Yang Pill to make the breakthrough. It was a shortcut, really."

"I was just about to share my good news with you when I found your Sound Transmission Talisman."

Before Yang Bingzhi reached the Late Stage of Qi Refinement, many Inner Sect Disciples had scorned him for not deserving his status. He had felt stifled, believing a breakthrough to the Qi Refinement Seventh Level was necessary to change that. He had exchanged his battle achievements for a Jade Yang Pill and had successfully broken through to the Qi Refinement Seventh Level just yesterday.

The cultivators of the Five Elements Sect are indeed pragmatists. Relations with Inner Sect Disciples also improve once one reaches the Qi Refinement Seventh Level.

In the Cultivation World, strength commands the most respect. If one's cultivation level and status didn't match, they would attract scorn.

Now that Yang Bingzhi had caught up, he wouldn't be bothered by others, and life within the Five Elements Sect would get easier for him.

"I've prepared a total of one hundred batches of Medicinal Bath Ingredients for the Mixed Refining Vajra Body. That's enough for long-term use, and you can come to me if you run out."

"Here are the Blood Burning Art and the Battle Demon-Breaking Staff Technique." Yang Bingzhi's eyes flickered as he passed over four Jade Slips. The situation was like last time: newly created versions of the Blood Ignition Secret Method and the Battle Demon-Breaking Staff Technique, along with his notes on cultivation insights.

Using the same method as before, deducing the actual Blood Ignition Secret Method and Battle Demon-Breaking Staff Technique wouldn't be difficult.

"After mastering them, remember to destroy the originals." Yang Bingzhi trusted Jia Ren's consistent caution but still reminded him. If the Jade Slips leaked, both would be hunted by the Five Elements Sect. Yang Bingzhi's willingness to share the Five Elements Sect's Cultivation Techniques was enough to prove his trust. Their fates were now bound together; if one suffered, both would lose.

"I will be careful," Jia Ren nodded and solemnly secured the four Jade Slips.

The number of spells he could improve upon had increased significantly: Thousand Fantasies Face, Thunderous Charge Curse, Mixed Refining Vajra Body, Blood Ignition Technique, and Battle Demon-Breaking Staff Technique. Not to mention, there were also the Sound Transmission Technique and the Seeking Demon Talisman Technique... He would later gain access to the complete Insect Control Scripture, which was likely teeming with secret techniques. He planned to focus on cultivation to enhance his strength going forward.

"The Enforcement Division Cultivator will deliver the Insect Control Scripture obtained from the Mosquito Daoist. You can also consult him about any issues with the restrictions."

"No need for help with the restrictions; the problem has been resolved."

"How many Spirit Stones for the Mixed Refining Vajra Body's materials?"

"You can use the Body Refinement materials; don't worry about the Spirit Stones."

Jia Ren shook his head. "How can that be right? I can't just take the Medicinal Bath Ingredients for nothing. How would I have the face to ask for your help next time?"

"Body Refinement is not a small expense, and the costs increase significantly in the later stages. I can't burden your cultivation. Although I, Jia, am a Loose Cultivator, I don't lack Spirit Stones."

Constantly owing favors drains goodwill eventually. To ensure a stable relationship, mutual aid is an eternal truth.

With a Spirit Stone Vein in his grasp, he wouldn't worry about Spirit Stones in the future.

"Three hundred Spirit Stones." Jia Ren took out the Spirit Stones and handed them over.

He would pay for the Insect Control Scripture once he received it and then give the Spirit Stones to Yang Bingzhi. It wasn't too late.

The two chatted idly, speaking their minds freely. Having advanced to the Late Stage Qi-Refining, Yang Bingzhi had changed a lot. However, his attitude towards Jia Ren remained the same, and they got along well.

Time ticked away. After nearly two hours of waiting, the Enforcement Division disciple Yang Bingzhi had mentioned still hadn't arrived. Yang Bingzhi tried to contact him three times, but with no sign of the person, his face grew increasingly displeased.

Were they being stood up?

Just as they were about to call for the dishes to be served, footsteps approached from outside the private room, growing nearer.

"Congratulations to Yang Daoyou on your breakthrough in cultivation!"

"This bottle of Green Jade Spiritual Wine is a congratulatory gift."

There was a knock on the door. A Cultivator dressed in the Robe of an Inner Sect Disciple of the Five Elements Sect entered, holding a bottle of Spiritual Wine in a green jade vase.

The person struck Jia Ren as incredibly familiar; a hint of astonishment flickered in his eyes.

Qi Yuhu! How could the Enforcement Division Cultivator Yang Bingzhi had invited be him?!

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