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Chapter 148: Triple Transmigration (Congratulations to Elvin2016 for reaching Silver! )

Chapter 148: Triple Transmigration (Congratulations to Elvin2016 for reaching Silver! )

Several days later.

Fang Xi slowly withdrew his cultivation, a hint of helplessness etched between his brows.

Just as before, the 'Evergreen Art' no longer had any effect on the advancement of his spiritual power at the Foundation Establishment stage.

What he lacked most now was a wood-attribute Foundation Establishment cultivation method.

Alas, he hadn't even seen one at the last Grand Auction!

"Also. . . after the Song Clan, no other powers had actually come to invite me. Did I have to go and offer my services myself?"

Fang Xi pondered, feeling that his appeal was still insufficient.

Having a clean background was good, but that was his only advantage.

As for the major powers with Core Formation ancestors and late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, they didn't think much of him, leading to this rather awkward situation.

"Could it be. . . that I still needed to display a unique skill, like second-tier alchemy? To increase my value and raise my standing?"

"If all else failed, I could still make a living by refining pills for others in White Peace Immortal City, earning cultivation resources. . ."

"As for cultivation methods, perhaps I could post a mission at a merchant guild and acquire one. . ."

Fang Xi's initial intention was still to 'freeload'.

Now, it seemed somewhat difficult.

"In any case, I absolutely could not accept the Song Clan's invitation."

He planned to wait another month to see how the wind blew before deciding.

Anyway, his lifespan was long, and he had plenty of time.

"Once this matter was settled and the storm passed, I would venture out and attempt to travel to the second alternate world. . ."

Fang Xi sighed faintly, his mind settling once more.

Although the Great Liang World was becoming less and less helpful to him, the appearance of a new world filled his heart with anticipation.

Who knew, perhaps the new alternate world held even more mystical cultivation methods!

"Senior, a Foundation Establishment cultivator requests an audience outside!"

Just then, another transmission talisman flew in, from which Jin Ling's voice emerged.

"Oh?"

Fang Xi's expression stirred. He stepped out of his cave abode and saw a young cultivator, around thirty years old, standing in mid-air with a faint smile, atop a six-winged spirit beast.

"Is this fellow Daoist from White Peak Mountain?"

Fang Xi cupped his hands.

Only cultivators from the White Peak Mountain lineage were permitted to fly within White Peace Immortal City.

"Precisely, haha, I am Yuan Feihong. Greetings, fellow Daoist! Congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment breakthrough!"

The young cultivator was about to direct his flying spirit beast to descend, but the six-winged, serpent-bodied spirit beast beneath him seemed to sense something, unwilling to land, struggling in mid-air.

He was slightly surprised and directly put the spirit beast into his spirit beast pouch, then slowly descended to the ground, step by step, as if invisible stairs existed in the void.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Yuan. Please come in!"

Fang Xi invited Yuan Feihong into the courtyard, instructed two maidservants to serve tea, and exchanged pleasantries with him.

After a few pleasantries, he learned that this person was a disciple of Old Ancestor White Peak, ranked thirtieth.

Ouyang Zhen, who presided over the Grand Auction, was his eighteenth Senior Brother.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, to be able to achieve Foundation Establishment in White Peace Immortal City, you truly have quite a connection with our sect. . . " Yuan Feihong drank the spirit tea, then sighed, "My master deeply understands the hardships of rogue cultivators, which is why he established this Immortal City, widely propagated the Foundation Establishment Pill recipe, and ordered several alchemy masters to accept external alchemy commissions. . ."

"True Person White Peak's actions are immeasurable in merit. . ."

Fang Xi also said solemnly.

True Person White Peak's actions indeed brought great convenience to rogue cultivators from the three countries.

Even Fang Xi himself largely benefited from the widespread dissemination of the Foundation Establishment Pill recipe, allowing him to successfully achieve Foundation Establishment.

The two naturally communicated more harmoniously.

"...As far as I know, Fellow Daoist Fang is a rogue cultivator by origin and hasn't joined any faction? " Yuan Feihong finally got to the point.

"That's right. . . To be frank, the cultivation method I practice is merely the 'Evergreen Art,' a common street-grade technique. After achieving Foundation Establishment, I'm still troubled by the lack of a proper cultivation method. . . " Fang Xi replied with a wry smile.

"Then, might fellow Daoist be interested in becoming a guest elder of our White Peace Immortal City?"

Yuan Feihong's eyes lit up: "To be frank. . . I came today precisely for this matter. As a guest elder of our White Peace Immortal City, you can not only obtain a cave abode in the inner city for free, but also receive a cultivation method from the White Peak Mountain Skill Pavilion, and annual Spirit Stone allocations. I believe this would be quite beneficial to fellow Daoist!"

He had chosen Fang Xi after careful consideration.

Having a clean background and achieving Foundation Establishment in White Peace Immortal City naturally inspired goodwill, but that was only one aspect.

More importantly, this person had a serene temperament and didn't cause trouble easily.

The cultivation world isn't entirely about fighting and killing. Even Core Formation powers would find disciples and guest elders who constantly stirred up trouble and left a trail of dead bodies wherever they went extremely troublesome.

He had also conducted a background investigation on Fang Xi; being able to farm on Peach Blossom Island for thirty years and maintain a friendly relationship with the island master clearly indicated a good temperament.

Furthermore, he was courageous and resourceful, daring to risk his life in his youth, yet content to farm after acquiring stable assets. This was precisely the kind of pillar and cornerstone a major power needed!

"I am deeply grateful for your kind favor!"

Fang Xi naturally looked overwhelmed with flattery: ". . . I just don't know what restrictions there are after becoming a guest elder?"

"Guest elders of this city must complete tasks for White Peak Mountain at regular intervals. Of course, guest elders will not be asked to undertake excessively dangerous missions, and there will be corresponding rewards upon completion of tasks. . . Aside from that, if one wishes to leave after becoming a guest elder of this city, they must serve for at least fifty years. . ."

Yuan Feihong replied with a solemn expression.

"This. . . please allow me some time to consider. May I give fellow Daoist an answer in half a month?"

Fang Xi thought about it. He didn't mind the fifty-year term, after all, his lifespan was long!

It was just this mandatory task that felt a bit dangerous.

But honestly, among the neighboring countries, there didn't seem to be a better place to acquire cultivation resources.

"Hmm, this matter naturally requires careful consideration. Fellow Daoist can inquire around; our treatment of guest elders is consistent."

Yuan Feihong departed with a smile, seemingly confident.

...

Fang Xi, meanwhile, watched the retreating figure, his eyes gleaming.

Joining a major power should also involve scrutiny.

However, even Core Formation ancestors wouldn't rashly probe the vital areas of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, such as their Sea of Consciousness or Qi Sea Dantian.

Such an action would almost be an act of mortal enmity. At most, they would check bone age and whether one had used a disguise.

As long as they don't conduct a deep inspection, my spiritual body and demonic tree shouldn't be discovered. . .

As long as these two aren't discovered, there won't be much of a problem. . .

Fang Xi discovered that after achieving Foundation Establishment, not only had his Divine Consciousness greatly increased, but he could also use his past methods to conceal even more things with the demonic tree.

As for the All-Heavens Precious Mirror, his cheat?

He couldn't even find it himself with careful searching; it was truly quite mystical. . .

"Congratulations, Senior! Heartfelt congratulations!"

Teng Luo Fairy walked in, her face beaming with joy: "Senior, if you become a guest elder of White Peace Immortal City, your future will truly be boundless. . ."

An ordinary rogue Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Foundation Establishment cultivator from a Core Formation power represent two different statuses.

"It hasn't happened yet, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Fang Xi casually rebuked her, but he was generally inclined to accept Yuan Feihong's invitation to become a guest elder of White Peace Immortal City; after all, he had originally planned for this.

Ever since Yuan Feihong's visit, the news of Fang Xi becoming a guest elder of White Peace Immortal City had somehow leaked out.

Suddenly, more Foundation Establishment powers came to offer their congratulations, leaving Fang Xi speechless while also keeping him busy with a flurry of receptions. He took the opportunity to receive quite a few gifts, earning a small sum of Spirit Stones.

...

That night.

Fang Xi was about to meditate and rest when a sudden commotion erupted at his door.

"What happened?"

He frowned, rose, and stepped out of his cave abode, only to see Teng Luo Fairy arguing with an old woman.

Seeing Fang Xi emerge, she immediately put on a resentful expression: "Senior. . . this old woman insists she's your friend and forced her way in!"

Fang Xi's gaze swept over them, and seeing the old woman and the late-stage Qi Refinement strongman assisting her, he couldn't help but sigh: "They are indeed my friends, Fellow Daoist Lu, please come in for a chat!"

Teng Luo Fairy saw that these two inconspicuous individuals were actually Fang Xi's friends, and her expression subtly changed. She quickly put on a smiling face: "Please come in, both of you!"

The late-stage Qi Refinement strongman, meanwhile, looked excited, never expecting his mother to actually have a connection with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Lu Zhi, however, looked dazed. After entering the courtyard, she continuously scrutinized Fang Xi.

"Fellow Daoist Lu. . . this time. . ."

Just as Fang Xi was about to speak, he saw Lu Zhi directly kneel on the ground, and his expression subtly changed: "What are you doing?"

"Senior, please save Chen Ping. . . " Lu Zhi, however, did not rise, but kowtowed in supplication.

"Alas. . . Although I have achieved Foundation Establishment, the Green Leaf Xu Family has more than one Foundation Establishment cultivator. . . " Fang Xi showed a hesitant expression, touching the spirit beast pouch at his waist.

"This old woman had heard that a rogue cultivator named Fang Xi had achieved Foundation Establishment, but for a time dared not confirm it until today when I dared to visit. . ."

Lu Zhi spoke regardless of his words: "Chen Ping was Senior's old friend back then. Now he is almost at the end of his rope, and has no more use to the Xu Family. Senior has not only achieved Foundation Establishment but is also a guest elder of White Peace Immortal City. This old woman has already laid the groundwork; as long as Senior steps forward and says a word, Chen Ping can enjoy his remaining years in peace. . ."

"Mother. . . " The strongman beside them, however, looked around awkwardly, not knowing what to do, fearing his mother would offend this esteemed figure.

"Since you've put it this way, what more can I say?"

Fang Xi recalled that back on Green Bamboo Mountain, Chen Ping had indeed helped him, doing his best to introduce him to circles.

Now that he had achieved Foundation Establishment, he could indeed do more.

Intervening on Chen Ping's behalf should not be a big problem.

...

Three days later.

Fang Xi quietly left White Peace Immortal City, found a secluded wilderness area, opened up an underground cave abode, and casually set up a formation.

"It's time. . ."

He sat cross-legged, checking the spiritual artifacts and puppets on his person. . .

"Let's begin, a brand new world!"

"Perhaps, from this world, I can find divine cultivation arts, secret techniques, and endless resources, never needing to rely on others again. . ."

Fang Xi's eyes gleamed with longing as his Divine Consciousness sensed the All-Heavens Precious Mirror.

The next instant!

His entire being. . .

Was still in place! ! !

"Hmm?"

Fang Xi suddenly opened his eyes: "What's going on? Is the All-Heavens Precious Mirror broken? No, that's not right. . ."

He felt a portion of his Divine Consciousness as if it had entered a black hole, and then 'saw' another world: "My Divine Consciousness traversed?"