Chapter 733: Earth Grade Cultivation Technique

Because their territory was vast and their family members few, the Wang family found it difficult to control their land. They had no choice but to rent out most of their islands to other immortal cultivation families, binding them to the Wang family’s cause through marriage alliances.

Wang Changsheng dispatched people to post notices, announcing the availability of islands for rent.

At the Hundred Refinements Pavilion in Qingli Square City, Wang Qiuli was conversing with a man in his early thirties. Following Wang Changsheng’s instructions, she had sent people to post notices regarding the island rentals. In the time since, numerous immortal cultivation families had contacted her.

“Shopkeeper Wang, I’m counting on you for this. If I can secure a good island to rent, I’ll be sure to reward you handsomely,” the middle-aged man said respectfully to Wang Qiuli, cupping his fist.

Wang Qiuli smiled sweetly and nodded, saying, “No problem, Fellow Daoist Li. Please send someone to Silver Serpent Island to contact our Wang family as soon as possible!”

“Alright, I’ll take my leave then,” the middle-aged man said, rising to depart.

As he descended the stairs, a man and a woman ascended.

“Oh, Fellow Daoist Cheng… No, Senior Cheng, congratulations!” Wang Qiuli exclaimed, her face beaming as she recognized the pair.

They were none other than Cheng Zhenyu and Zheng Nan.

Cheng Zhenyu had previously traded information about the Thunder Apricot Spirit Fruit Tree and the Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Fire to the Wang family in exchange for Core Formation spiritual items, and he had since successfully advanced to the Core Formation stage. Zheng Nan, however, remained at the Foundation Establishment stage.

“No need to be so polite, Fellow Daoist Wang. We are old acquaintances,” Cheng Zhenyu said, waving his hand with a smile.

“Senior Cheng, you’re too kind. Has Senior Cheng acquired another treasure?” Wang Qiuli asked.

Cheng Zhenyu smiled and nodded. Zheng Nan then took out three silver seashells and handed them to Wang Qiuli, saying, “Shopkeeper Wang, these are three cultivation techniques: two Profound-grade and one Earth-grade. The Profound-grade techniques can be cultivated up to the Core Formation stage, and the Earth-grade technique is the ‘Purple霄Heavenly Thunder Art.’ It has twelve layers and can be cultivated from the Qi Refining stage all the way to the Nascent Soul stage.”

With the six major powers fighting among themselves, the Red Moon Sea had descended into chaos. Many immortal cultivation families and sects were destroyed, and a vast number of ancient texts were circulated.

Times of turmoil often create heroes. The chaos in the Red Moon Sea led many cultivators to kill and seize treasures. Cheng Zhenyu, having received kindness from an immortal cultivation family in his early years, naturally offered assistance when that family was besieged by a powerful enemy. Being a man of clear likes and dislikes, he helped them eliminate the formidable foe and, from the enemy’s stronghold, obtained an Earth-grade cultivation technique, the ‘Purple霄Heavenly Thunder Art,’ which could be cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage. Unfortunately, it required a cultivator with a Thunder spiritual root.

Cheng Zhenyu had not been in the Core Formation stage for long, and he lacked a magic treasure. A Core Formation cultivator without a magic treasure was no match for others at the same level.

He intended to trade these three cultivation techniques for a magic treasure.

“An Earth-grade cultivation technique!” Wang Qiuli was slightly stunned, her breathing quickening.

The Wang family had been established for over seven hundred years and still did not possess an Earth-grade cultivation technique.

Although the ‘Kishui True Scripture,’ the ‘Heavenly Sound Ocean Overturning Art,’ and the ‘Myriad Formations True Scroll’ were all Earth-grade techniques, their existence was known only to those who cultivated them, not to other members of the Wang family.

Therefore, Wang Qiuli was incredibly excited.

Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivators face no bottlenecks before reaching the Core Formation stage. Similarly, cultivators practicing Earth-grade or Heavenly-grade techniques also face no bottlenecks before reaching the Core Formation stage. While Earth-grade techniques require substantial cultivation resources, as long as one cultivates diligently, reaching the Core Formation stage is not an issue.

If the Wang family were to produce a cultivator with a Thunder spiritual root who practiced the ‘Purple霄Heavenly Thunder Art,’ as long as the corresponding cultivation resources were available, the Wang family would undoubtedly gain another Core Formation cultivator.

Wang Qiuli took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down as she weighed the pros and cons.

Earth-grade cultivation techniques are precious precisely because they are rare. If Cheng Zhenyu were to copy and sell it to other forces, then its preciousness would diminish.

“Senior Cheng, is this an original copy?” Wang Qiuli asked cautiously, her expression somewhat tense.

“The Earth-grade technique is an original; the Profound-grade ones are not. Your Wang family keeps its promises, and we act with discretion. We seek a fire-attribute magic treasure, preferably a flying sword.”

If Cheng Zhenyu were to make multiple copies of an Earth-grade technique and sell them widely, he would certainly earn a lot of spirit stones, but it would also bring him trouble. There was no guarantee that some powerful force wouldn’t develop murderous intent. Furthermore, if a cultivation technique were sold multiple times, it would be akin to cutting off his own future prospects; the Wang family would be unwilling to pay a high price for any good items he acquired later.

It was not easy for rogue cultivators to earn spirit stones. Naturally, Cheng Zhenyu would not sacrifice his future wealth for short-term gains; his foresight was not so limited.

A Core Formation spiritual item was over 300,000 spirit stones, while a magic treasure started at 500,000 spirit stones. If a choice had to be made between the two, an immortal cultivation family or sect would definitely choose the Core Formation spiritual item, as it was much more valuable than a magic treasure.

The Wang family was willing to provide Cheng Zhenyu with a Core Formation spiritual item, which demonstrated their trustworthiness, making Cheng Zhenyu confident in trading with them.

“This transaction is too significant; I cannot make the decision alone. Please wait a while, Senior Cheng. Our Wang family wants this Earth-grade cultivation technique. Please, Senior Cheng, do not sell it to any other forces,” Wang Qiuli said gravely, her tone sincere.

The value of an Earth-grade cultivation technique cannot be measured in spirit stones; it can enhance a family’s foundation.

“No problem, I trust your Wang family. I’ll hold onto this Earth-grade technique for now. If you have any news, please send someone to contact us immediately. We are currently staying at Qingyue Tower.”

Cheng Zhenyu had previously sold information about the Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Fire and the Thunder Apricot Spirit Fruit Tree to the Wang family, receiving not only a Core Formation spiritual item but also 20,000 spirit stones. He had a favorable impression of the Wang family.

After seeing off Cheng Zhenyu and his wife, Wang Qiuli immediately sent someone back to Silver Serpent Island to report the news. If the family could acquire this Earth-grade cultivation technique, Wang Qiuli would have rendered a great service.

Qingli Square City was not far from Silver Serpent Island. More than a month later, the messenger returned to Silver Serpent Island and quickly sought out Wang Changsheng, explaining the entire situation.

“An Earth-grade cultivation technique?” Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in the other’s eyes.

Due to the existence of the Sun and Moon Palace and the Nine Underworld Sect, the cultivation techniques practiced by Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Ye Haitang could not be cultivated by other family members. However, this ‘Purple霄Heavenly Thunder Art’ was different; it could be stored in the family’s scripture pavilion, enhancing the family’s foundation.

“For an Earth-grade cultivation technique, asking for a magic treasure is not excessive. I’ll make the trip myself to bring back this technique as soon as possible. Madam, please guard Silver Serpent Island in the meantime.”

“Alright, my husband, don’t worry! Be careful on your journey. Although the war has just ended, it doesn’t mean peace has returned.” Wang Ruyan cautioned him with a touch of concern.

Wang Changsheng agreed, then left Silver Serpent Island with a few family members, heading for Qingli Square City.

Core Formation cultivators possess great遁speed. A few days later, Wang Changsheng arrived at Qingli Square City. He went directly to Qingyue Tower, inquired with the shopkeeper, and then arrived outside a guest room, where he gently knocked on the door.

Before long, the door opened, and Cheng Zhenyu and Zheng Nan emerged.