Chapter 152: First Trial of the Mountain Meditation Technique |
"Don't worry about the amount of contribution points. Just choose the Heavenly Treasures and techniques that you like."
Although Li Fan planned to budget carefully, looking at the hesitant faces of Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng, he still instructed them.
They breathed a sigh of relief, and after half a day, they finally selected the items they needed from the vast list of options in the Tianxuan Mirror.
Su Xiaomei chose the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Treasure, 'Fiery Flame Feather,' a high-quality Human Treasure worth 6,000 contribution points.
As for the cultivation technique, she chose an upper-level alternative to the 'Heart Flame Technique' called the 'Heart Flame Fury Technique,' also valued at 6,000 contribution points.
Xiao Heng's choice for the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Treasure was the 'Cloud Carving Monument,' a high-quality Human Treasure worth 5,500 contribution points.
His chosen cultivation technique was the 'Spring Wind and Rain Decree,' valued at 5,500 contribution points.
After making their selections, they obediently gathered around Li Fan, watching him with bated breath as he settled the bill.
In total, it amounted to 23,000 contribution points.
It's no wonder He Zhenhao's scale was so small; he simply couldn't afford it.
Investing in a Foundation Establishment cultivator requires at least 10,000 contribution points.
Li Fan remembered that the rewards for guarding the islands in the Congyun Sea ranged from a few hundred to over two thousand contribution points per year.
Even with some additional income, accumulating over 10,000 contribution points would take at least two to three years.
After so much hard work and effort over such a long period, giving these away to others...
Who could bear to do that?
"Indeed, this 'Mountain Meditation Technique' is not something ordinary people can cultivate." Li Fan sighed and bought the four items.
In the blink of an eye, the 90,000 contribution points were reduced to 67,000, plus the previous 1,100 left over from before.
Li Fan currently had only 68,100 contribution points left.
"You two will cultivate here, and I will protect you," Li Fan instructed as he handed over the items to the two.
Overjoyed, the two immediately agreed.
With complete trust in Li Fan, Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng began their closed-door cultivation in the room.
Li Fan, once again taking advantage of the opportunity, immersed himself in understanding the process of Foundation Establishment.
Although Foundation Establishment was already completed in this lifetime, Li Fan's ultimate goal was not just to achieve the foundation with the Heavenly Treasure Canghai Pearl.
Therefore, comprehension of Foundation Establishment was beneficial for Li Fan.
The talents of the two were truly remarkable.
Just one day later, the phantom of a phoenix took shape in Su Xiaomei's dantian, indicating her successful advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage.
At the same time, Li Fan felt a surge of pure cultivation in his body.
It didn't disappear completely after the first occurrence but continued to increase, like a babbling stream in the mountains.
However, the rate of increase became very small, almost negligible.
Su Xiaomei was excited after the breakthrough but maintained composure, seeing that Xiao Heng was still in the process of building the foundation.
She obediently stood by Li Fan, waiting for Xiao Heng to complete his Foundation Establishment.
After another half day passed, a blue cloud took shape, marking Xiao Heng's formal entry into the Foundation Establishment stage.
However, the feedback of cultivation from the 'Mountain Meditation Technique' at this time was only one-fifth of Su Xiaomei's.
As for subsequent cultivation increases, it was essentially equal to nothing.
After the breakthrough, Xiao Heng showed a joyful expression.
But soon, he calmed down, bowed to Li Fan, and paid his respects again.
Li Fan nodded calmly and then took the two to meet Su Changyu and the others.
Su Changyu and the Yin sisters were genuinely happy to see the two break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, offering heartfelt congratulations.
Zhao Erbao, on the other hand, widened his eyes, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two and Li Fan, filled with disbelief.
After a lively celebration, Li Fan instructed, "The place where we currently reside is too simple. Next, you all should work together to build a real cultivation cave on Mingyue Lake. This will be used for everyone's cultivation in the future."
"I will give Xiao Heng 5,000 contribution points, and you can purchase the necessary materials at the Tianxuan Mirror."
"I have some business to attend to, and I hope that when I return, I will see the completed cave mansion."
"At the bottom of the lake, in a stone chamber, there is a friend of mine. If there's anything you can't solve, you can consult him."
Everyone energetically accepted the orders.
After transferring 5,000 contribution points to Xiao Heng, Li Fan spent another twenty days returning to Yuandao Heavenly City.
Entering the Tianxuan Mirror, he spent 10,000 contribution points to activate the auxiliary cultivation mode.
He immersed himself in the cultivation of the 'Mountain Meditation Technique.'
Time passed swiftly, and a hundred days flew by.
In the blink of an eye, the 29th year arrived.
Li Fan woke up from seclusion, checking the increase in his cultivation.
The results surprised Li Fan.
Because the increase in cultivation over these hundred days was only twice that of Su Xiaomei's breakthrough feedback.
"No, it shouldn't be twice. Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng's strength must have increased during these hundred days. So, the increase in my cultivation is not only from my own practice but also a small part from the feedback of 'Mountain Meditation Technique.'"
"It can be foreseen that with the continuous improvement of Su Xiaomei's realm, the feedback of cultivation will continue until they reach the perfection Foundation Establishment stage."
"A preliminary conclusion can be drawn. With the same contribution points, the total increase in cultivation through feedback far exceeds what I gain from my own cultivation. However, this process is lengthy. Investing in individuals with average talent often takes nearly a hundred years to enjoy complete returns."
"Investing in extraordinary talents significantly shortens this process."
"In either case, the 'Mountain Meditation Technique' technique is profitable."
"In this case, with sufficient contribution points, the fastest way to cultivate is to practice in the Tianxuan Mirror, pass on techniques, and use 'meditate and wait for success.'"
"Unfortunately, the consumption of contribution points for this kind of cultivation is too high. Even with 200,000 contribution points, it won't last long. It's not a long-term plan."
"To maximize the benefits of contribution points, all contribution points should be invested into extraordinary talents, relying on the feedback from 'meditate and wait for success' to increase cultivation and advance realms."
"Unfortunately, extraordinary talents are rare. In my two lifetimes, I've only encountered two or three such individuals."
"The cultivation speed is certainly not as fast as all of them using the Tianxuan Mirror to assist in cultivation."
Li Fan paused in his thoughts and then considered Xiao Heng's situation.
"Paid transmission of techniques also brings cultivation feedback. And if I can ensure the safe recovery of contribution points, wouldn't it be a risk-free profit?"
"If I can charge a little more..."
"I'm sure there are many cultivators stuck at bottlenecks, desperately needing a breakthrough, willing to pay a trivial cost to obtain techniques or Heavenly Treasures in advance."
"I can capture those who try to escape with Formless Killing Intent. Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng serve as my two great guardians, and if someone fails to return on time, there's no need for me to personally intervene."
"If we encounter a true genius, I can provide the technique for free..."
"Good! Excellent!"
Li Fan became more and more excited as he thought about it, blurting out, "The 'Mountain Meditation Technique' is indeed an excellent technique!"
"Such a profound skill, yet you, Fellow Daoist He, want to switch techniques. What a waste!"
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