Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 204 Natal Magic Treasure

"The 'Sea-Swallowing Bottle' is barely acceptable..."

Fang Qing stopped calculating and looked at the methods for refining the "Mysterious Nether Mirror" and the "Abyss Eye Pearl".

"The main ingredient for refining the 'Mysterious Nether Mirror' is a 'Radiant Crystal,' which is suspected to be a fourth-tier spiritual object... ordinary Core Formation cultivators can't even touch it." "As for the 'Abyss Eye Pearl,' the main ingredient is even more troublesome; it requires a fourth-tier dragon eye containing a trace of the Candle Dragon's true blood!"

A fourth-tier dragon is equivalent to a Nascent Soul stage monster!

This strength is beyond Fang Qing's current capabilities, not to mention that he also possesses a trace of the Candle Dragon bloodline.

Zhulong is a true dragon, at least a fifth-order demon god or even a higher being.

A fourth-order dragon that has inherited its bloodline is considered a "noble species" among fourth-order demonic beasts, and its combat power increases dramatically! Even a single scale on its body is a treasure, so there's no need to think twice.

"Are there such dragons in the cultivation world of the East Sea these days?"

"Forget it, the other two magic treasures are entirely up to luck. I'll just refine the 'Sea-Swallowing Bottle' first..."

Fang Qing patted the storage bag, and several jade boxes were taken out.

The largest one contained a fourth-tier "Nine Abyss Stone"!

"If the materials I need for the Qi Cultivation Path happen to be delivered to me, I'll run as far as I can..."

He blew a breath, and the power of the True Elixir spread, opening the remaining jade boxes.

In an instant, various precious lights burst forth...

Tier 3 Heavy Mystic Crystal, Coral Gold, Azure Essence Water Core, Azure Essence Wood, Purple-Veined Dragon Wood...

These are all third-tier spiritual materials produced in the Zhou Tian Star Palace Secret Realm. They had been gathering dust in Fang Qing's storage bag until he formed his core, at which point they finally became usable.

"Without the Zhou Tian Star Palace Secret Realm, the Little Universe Sea would be nothing but a rural area..."

"However, with the addition of this secret realm, even Nascent Soul cultivators will covet the ship..."

"If they knew it was a remnant of the 'Zhou Tian Xing Gong,' I'm afraid that every palace and temple there would be restless..."

Some of the materials Fang Qing took out could be used in refining the "Sea-Swallowing Bottle," while others were intended to be exchanged.

After all, once a cultivator reaches the Core Formation stage, high-level cultivators often don't value spirit stones much and only accept transactions involving equivalent materials.

The "Sea-Swallowing Bottle" also requires some auxiliary materials, which you don't have and need to trade for.

Fortunately, they are all around level three, so collecting them shouldn't be too difficult.

"As for refining a natal magic weapon? With the Core Formation True Fire and the manual, you can just follow the steps... As long as you have a second-level weapon refining skill, you should be able to refine a weapon embryo... The rest is just placing it in your dantian and nurturing it day and night."

The power of a natal magic weapon is inherently closely related to the duration of its nurturing.

Even a Nascent Soul level expert only uses his own natal magic weapon.

However, after such a long period of time, the natal magic weapon has only advanced to the fourth tier...

Ice Heaven Workshop.

Fang Qing walked into the market gate and deliberately scanned the two standing ice puppets with his divine sense.

"A third-tier puppet, said to originate from the 'Heavenly Mystery Sect'... It's actually an ice-attribute puppet, truly quite rare..."

He has now changed his appearance using the mirage pearl and his body-refining abilities, becoming an ordinary water-elemental early-stage Core Formation cultivator.

In the cultivation world of the East Sea, many rogue cultivators have obtained great opportunities and successfully condensed their true cores.

There were even Nascent Soul stage monsters who came from independent cultivation backgrounds.

Therefore, it doesn't seem too eye-catching.

"Senior, is this your first time visiting Ice City?"

As soon as Fang Qing entered the market, a Qi Refining stage girl skipped and hopped up to greet him: "I am a market greeter. This senior must be a high-level cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage or above. Please come in..."

As he spoke, he handed over a token.

Fang Qing took it and casually refined it, discovering that it was actually a magic artifact, which should be used to identify one's identity and mark one's location.

He asked curiously, "Does every cultivator entering the market have one?"

"How is that possible?"

The girl smiled and said, "Only cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage have it. As for Qi Refining cultivators? It's just a token, which you have to buy with spirit stones. Each token allows you to stay in the market for one day. If you don't renew it in time, you will be severely punished by the law enforcement team... Of course, for a Foundation Establishment cultivator like you, senior, you can stay as long as you want without any problem."

Her bright eyes glanced at Fang Qing, noticing his profound and unfathomable aura, and she added, "If a Core Formation cultivator is willing to join this market, we are willing to give them a third-tier cave dwelling... and many other benefits."

"Heh..."

Fang Qing smiled slightly. This Ice Heaven Pavilion was indeed openly discriminating, looking down on the meager earnings of Qi Refining cultivators and charging them spirit stones just to live there. On the contrary, the treatment of high-level cultivators was much better.

This girl was quite interesting. Although she was also practicing Qi cultivation, she had an air of superiority. Perhaps it was because she lived in the market town and couldn't help but look at outsiders practicing Qi cultivation with the same disdain one might have for beggars from out of town.

"Lead the way, I need to select some materials for refining magical artifacts."

Fang Qing smiled faintly: "I need at least level three..."

"Third rank or higher?"

The young woman shuddered, realizing she had indeed encountered a Core Formation cultivator. Her voice stammered, "No...no problem. The only merchants in this market that sell third-grade spiritual materials are those large merchant guilds...How about we go to the 'Ice Sky Merchant Guild' first? Besides that, there are also branches of the Merchant Alliance in this area, which should be enough to satisfy you, senior...I am Chi Xin, and it would be a great honor to serve you, senior..."

"The locals are quite nice-speaking."

Fang Qing nodded reservedly, letting Chi Xin lead the way.

Ice Heaven Palace is divided into nine palaces, each higher than the last, and is separated by towering city walls and array formations.

The three palaces inside were used privately by the market lord, the late-stage Core Formation cultivator, and his disciples.

The middle three layers belong to various merchants and rented cave dwellings.

The outermost three layers are where the most Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators are located.

However, as a high-level cultivator, Fang Qing naturally went straight into the middle three palaces and arrived in front of a snow-white palace.

"Please come inside to conduct the transaction, senior. I will wait outside."

Chi Xin is very well-behaved and honest.

"Um."

As soon as Fang Qing entered the Ice Sky Chamber of Commerce, a beautiful woman greeted him. Her cultivation level was actually around the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

"This humble servant is Bingling, and greets this senior."

Bingling clearly sensed the abundant true core energy emanating from Fang Qing, and her expression changed: "Please come into the VIP room for tea..."

Fang Qing nodded and entered a private room.

After the door was closed, a soundproof array immediately rose up, making the private room very quiet.

"May I ask what brings you, esteemed guest, to our guild? I pride myself on my knowledge of the high-level cultivators in this area, yet I seem to have never seen you before, senior..."

Bingling asked curiously.

"I have just successfully formed my core and have come here specifically to search for materials to refine my natal magic weapon..."

Fang Qing waved his hand, not taking it to heart.

His newly formed Core Formation aura was unmistakable, and the auxiliary materials he needed were all third-tier, looking just like the main materials for forging a natal magic weapon. "If I can catch a big fish... it might save me a lot of money."

"After all, the cultivation world in the East Sea is probably just like the Little Universe Sea, with its 'simple and honest folk customs'..."

In this Qi Refining Path territory, Fang Qing could finally relax.

"I see. I haven't yet congratulated you on successfully forming your core..."

Bingling smiled slightly: "I wonder what kind of precious material you require, fellow traveler?"

"Third-tier 'Frosty Essence Stone', 'Ink Heavenly King'..."

Fang Qing handed over a jade slip.

Ice Spirit swept her senses across the area and immediately gasped: "What kind of natal magic weapon is this person crafting? It requires so many third-tier materials! He's only just formed his core and already so wealthy—could he have inherited something from a senior?"

She thought for a moment and said, "Our guild doesn't have any 'Frost Essence Stones,' but we do have one 'Ink Heaven Jade.' I can make the decision to sell it to you for 15,000 spirit stones... As for more, that would be difficult, but I know of a private exchange event for Core Formation cultivators, which might interest you..." "Oh?"

Fang Qing's expression shifted, and he smiled, "I am indeed somewhat interested... but let's take a look at the Ink Jade first."

"That's natural."

Bingling smiled slightly, took out a bell, and whispered a few words.

Before long, a maid dressed in white gauze, with a charming smile, entered the private room carrying a tray.

Bingling gently pulled back the red silk covering the tray, revealing a piece of ink-colored jade.

Its interior glows faintly, yet it also seems to harbor unfathomable darkness.

"Indeed, it is Mo Tianyu."

Fang Qing inspected the contents and tossed a storage bag onto the table.

Bingling scanned it with her divine sense and immediately accepted it with delight: "Thank you for your patronage, esteemed guest."

"Oh, and by the way, give me the address of that private exchange meeting."

Fang Qing picked up the Ink Jade, feeling quite emotional.

This is practically a Purple Mansion Spiritual Item, although it's the worst kind, but it can still be bought with spirit stones.

As expected, the cultivation world in the East Sea is rich in resources.

With such a prime location, one is bound to thrive...

After a while.

Fang Qing left the Ice Sky Chamber of Commerce and had Chi Xin lead the way to the Chamber of Commerce branch.

The branch of the business alliance is in the style of an octagonal archway with eight entrances and exits, bustling with people and very lively.

As soon as he stepped inside, a servant in a dark robe greeted him: "This humble servant is 'Shang Yuanxin,' greetings, senior. Is this your first time visiting the Merchant Alliance?"

"So, you're from Merchant Island?"

Fang Qing glanced at Shang Yuanxin and found that this person's cultivation had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, and he should be cultivating a top-level technique. Not only was his magic power pure, but his spiritual sense and physique were also quite good. He could be considered a small seed for Core Formation.

"This merchant family, by virtue of its cultivation lineage, has become one of the nine major forces in the East Sea cultivation world, with Nascent Soul cultivators generation after generation. They must have some connections… They must have an internal channel for producing Nascent Soul spiritual items! And the increase seems quite substantial!"

There was a slight movement in his heart.

I'll really need this Nascent Soul artifact in the future.

"That's right. Regardless of whether they are direct descendants or branch families, all disciples of our merchant family who wish to form their core must spend sixty years welcoming and seeing off guests at various branches as a test."

Shang Yuanxin smiled and said, "Judging from his practiced manner, he has obviously introduced this to people countless times."

"Furthermore, this is a VIP token of our alliance. Our Shangjia Alliance has branches all over the cultivation world of the East China Sea... This token is valid for all branches, please keep it safe, senior." He then respectfully handed over another token.

Fang Qing accepted it. Although the Ice Sky Chamber of Commerce also had this VIP card, it was far inferior in terms of resources, connections, and branches, and was immediately outclassed...