My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 449 - 180: The Demon Slaughters the Immortal, The Spirit Vein Revives_5

"My surname is Zhang, and my given name is Lai Zi,"

Chen Sansi introduced himself, "You can simply call me Lai Zi."

"Alright, Daoist Lai, let’s walk and talk."

Mo Zhu led the donkey, and the two strolled along the beach. Mo Zhu, feeling somewhat emotional, said, "It’s really unexpected that this time, as the heavens and earth crack open a sliver, so many from the Mortal World intend to journey to the Cultivation World."

"Oh?"

Chen Sansi asked, "Are there many people?"

"Many, they are all at the ends of the earth, some holding Jade Tokens waiting for the Heavenly Gate to open, others are there kneeling and begging Immortals to take them as disciples," Mo Zhu explained leisurely, "and it’s not just people from Xu Country, but from all over the Jiuzhou Continent, now gathered there."

"Every fifty years…"

Chen Sansi continued asking, "Senior, may I ask why the gate to the Cultivation World only opens once every fifty years?"

Since he had spent Spirit Stones, he naturally wanted to clear up everything he could ask.

"Speaking of which, it’s a long story—"

Mo Zhu wasn’t stingy either, "I read in a book that after a great war between gods and demons during Ancient Times, the ancestor of all Spirit Veins between heaven and earth was shattered—not only causing the Spiritual Energy to decrease rapidly but also giving birth to various mixed energies contaminating the Great Thousand World, just like… like a plague in the Mortal World. If not contained in time, it would spread everywhere."

"Thus, powers from Ancient Times took action and sealed these places off."

"Since then, if the people of the Mortal World wish to enter the Cultivation World, they must do so through a Teleportation Array, which is what you refer to as ’a crack between heaven and earth.’

"This restriction is one-way, and doesn’t exist for those from the Cultivation World; of course, we who are idle have no business returning to the Mortal World, the situation you see now, it’s because…"

"Your realm’s Spiritual Energy is going to revive."

"The Spiritual Energy is reviving?"

Chen Sansi pondered, if the Spiritual Energy were reviving, perhaps he wouldn’t need to make a painstaking journey to the ends of the earth.

"That’s right."

"The damages caused by that grand battle from Ancient Times are being repaired."

"These sealed places, every once in a while, have a chance to repair themselves, giving birth to new Spirit Veins,"

Realizing his thoughts, Mo Zhu said, "You need not think about it, as Spirit Veins are the slowest to revive among the earth’s energies, requiring at least a hundred years. If you wait here till then, you’d likely turn into a handful of dirt—your best option is to head to Daze Fang City, which is closest, and find a Spirit Vein to cultivate on."

A hundred years...

Chen Sansi indeed could not wait that long and continued, "If that’s the case, why have the Daoists come here?"

"In the Cultivation World, usually, whichever power finds the Spirit Vein first claims it as their own."

"Not long ago, a reward was posted in Daze Fang City. Whoever can locate the place where the Spirit Vein is reviving could exchange it for a share of Foundation Establishment Pills and heavenly treasures. Before each Spirit Vein is born, it will spawn a vein spirit. Only by following the vein spirit can one locate the position of the Spirit Vein."

"So, it would seem,"

Chen Sansi nodded, "Daoist is also here to catch a Spirit Vein for the reward? No wonder last night, that Ghost-faced Demon was attacked; surely the vein spirit was in his possession."

"My cultivation is too weak to compete with those people; I’m just here to pick up whatever’s left. Each time a Spirit Vein revives, some spiritual beasts will appear; taking them back can also be good for exchanging for some Spirit Stones, as for that demon you mentioned..."

Speaking of this, Mo Zhu’s tone carried a bit of wariness, "He’s a madman!"

"A madman?"

Chen Sansi asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Wait a moment."

Mo Zhu looked around to ensure no one was nearby before continuing, "That Ghost-faced Demon found the vein spirit many days ago, but instead of taking it to the workshop to claim the reward, he hid it alone, his purpose unclear. The powers in the workshop went to him for negotiations, but when talks failed, they had no choice but to take action. Then... he began to kill indiscriminately."

"I really can’t understand it. What’s the use of holding onto the vein spirit and not claiming the reward?"

"He’s alone, with no power to back him up; does he really plan to monopolize an entire Spirit Vein?"

"Behavior so strange?"

Chen Sansi inquired further, "What’s his background?"

"Unclear,"

Old Mo replied, "All I know is that he appeared many years ago in the workshop, then appeared again not long ago, and moreover, this man is different from you and me, he only practices martial arts and doesn’t cultivate. I don’t plan on provoking him. I’ll wander around for a couple more days, and if I can’t pick anything up, I’m prepared to head back."

"Come here at Midnight tonight."

"A special ship will come to take cultivators like us back, but each person needs a Spirit Stone for the fare; make sure you’re prepared."

Another one...

It’s just as Shunzi said, Spirit Stones are needed everywhere.

If it really comes to it, I’ll just have to break the Middle-grade Spirit Stone, though I’m not sure how much it’s worth now...

"In that case, thank you very much, Daoist."

Chen Sansi bowed with his fists in thanks.

"Taking someone’s money and doing their bidding, Daoist, why be so courteous? That said..."

The old man said, "Actually, I am a Talisman Master; would you like to buy a couple of talismans to carry with you? My prices are reasonable, fair for all ages..."

"Daoist, forgive me. You know I come from the Mortal World; where would I get so many Spirit Stones? I only have four in total, spending any more would leave me with none."

Chen Sansi took his leave, "Should I need anything in the future, I will definitely buy from you, Daoist."

"Make sure you remember to come on time today,"

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Old Mo reminded, "They won’t wait for you if you’re late."

"Naturally."

Chen Sansi did not continue the conversation, having gathered enough information, yet still needed to further verify whether it was true.