Cultivation: I Have a Golden Talisman

The beautiful woman’s Escape Light danced gracefully through the air. In the blink of an eye, she crossed Qianlong Snow Mountain and arrived above Ping Lake.

Her beautiful eyes scanned the area, and sure enough, she saw a huge, magnificent Flying Boat on the surface of the lake.

She hovered above the giant boat and released the vast aura of a Life Soul Cultivator. "I am Su Qin of the Profound Jade Sect," she announced. "I have come to see you, fellow cultivator."

On the giant boat, the shimmering light of a previously hidden restrictive array slowly materialized. An opening split apart in the barrier, and a gentle, calm voice drifted out. "A visitor is always a guest. Su Dao You, please come in."

Su Qin’s thoughts raced. ’I can’t believe he’s letting me on board so easily.’

She flew onto the boat and entered the grand hall on the top deck.

The hall was filled with the melodious sound of women’s laughter and a faint, sweet fragrance.

Four women, as beautiful as flowers, surrounded a man, massaging his shoulders and legs and passing him wine from their lips to his.

The four women were dressed identically, their hair in single-coiled buns and their bodies clad in goose-yellow robes. Their skin was as fine as snow, their figures slender and graceful, making for a charming and beautiful sight.

The man’s expression was one of pure, leisurely comfort.

Two other women, even more stunningly beautiful than the first four, were personally cooking several Spirit Fish.

A closer look at the Spirit Fish revealed their strangeness. They were nearly three feet long, with a crown-like growth on their heads that resembled snow drifting on a jade pond. Their bodies were as transparent as colored glass, their internal organs clearly visible. Near the tail of each fish was a plump, smooth, and constantly glittering Crystal Bead.

These were the unique Spirit Beasts from the base of Qianlong Snow Mountain: the Jade Snow Spirit Fish.

Although the two women’s Cultivation was comparable to her own disciple, Lan Xin Ye—both at the Mid-Life Talisman Stage—their auras were otherworldly and ethereal, noble and transcendent. It was obvious they practiced a powerful cultivation method, and one could tell at a glance that they hailed from a major sect.

As for the man she suspected was the Netherworld Swordsman, his aura was as deep and unfathomable as the ocean.

She considered herself a top-tier figure in the Cultivation Realm of Cang Country, but before this man, she felt an inexplicable lack of confidence.

At that moment, the man and the six women in the hall all turned to look at her with curiosity.

The man in the center asked politely, "To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit, Su Dao You?"

Su Qin didn’t beat around the bush. Her beautiful eyes swept over the group as she smiled. "The vicious flood dragon that lived here... was it you who slew it, fellow cultivator?"

"Indeed," the man replied nonchalantly.

A look of anticipation appeared on the beautiful woman’s face. "I wonder... would you be willing to part with the Jiaozhu for me?"

The man chuckled in amusement. "That is rather unfortunate," he replied. "I’ve already disposed of the flood dragon. There’s no corpse left—it’s nothing but ash now."

The beautiful woman’s brows furrowed slightly. She hadn’t expected this outcome. However, she believed that with his level of Cultivation and power, he had no reason to lie about such a thing.

She let out a soft sigh, then retrieved two exquisite, luxurious jade boxes from her storage bag. With a wave of her long sleeve, she sent the boxes floating toward the two stunning women.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t disturb you any longer," she said in a gentle voice. "It was fate that we met. These are just small tokens of our meeting. Please, accept them."

The two stunning women curiously accepted the jade boxes. When they opened them, they found an exquisitely beautiful Rainbow Robe inside each one and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

These two sets of Rainbow Robes were Treasure Robes comparable to Second-Order Top-grade Magical Artifacts. They were not only stunningly beautiful and adorned with numerous rare treasures, but they also had multiple Arrays embedded within them, granting them endless miraculous uses.

Female Cultivators also have a love for beauty, and none could resist the allure of such robes.

The Profound Jade Sect was only a second-rate sect in Cang Country, overseen by a single Life Soul Cultivator. Yet, the sect was immensely wealthy. The source of this fortune was a secret tradition for weaving Rainbow Robes, passed down through the generations...

Su Qin had already surmised that these two stunning women must be the Netherworld Swordsman’s partners. ’If I want to get on his good side,’ she thought, ’it’s best to start by befriending his partners.’

As the two women took out the Rainbow Robes and admired them, unable to put them down, Su Qin took the opportunity to explain some of their features.

The two women were rather surprised that a Life Soul Cultivator like her was so friendly and approachable.

However, when women start talking about clothes, there’s no shortage of things to say. Soon, the three of them were engaged in a lively conversation.

Even the four concubines at the man’s side watched the three women’s exchange, their gazes drifting, intentionally or not, toward the two Rainbow Robes, their envy palpable.

Finally, Su Qin smiled and said, "I originally came here today for that vicious flood dragon, so it’s a shame my trip was in vain. However, getting to meet you two sisters is a joyous occasion in itself."

"My Profound Jade Sect is only a thousand li from here. We have over a thousand different styles of robes and dresses. If you two sisters have the time, you should come and see for yourselves."

The two women turned to the man, their eyes asking for his opinion.

The man smiled slightly. "We have nothing better to do. It might be nice to go have a look."

The two women were overjoyed, and even the four concubines at the man’s side were thrilled.

The man could tell that the beautiful woman, Su Qin, likely wanted something from him, but he didn’t call her out on it.

He activated the Flying Giant Ship, letting it rise slowly into the air. "Su Dao You," he said, "please lead the way."

Su Qin gave a gentle smile and pointed toward Qianlong Snow Mountain. "I have a few disciples waiting behind the mountain. If you would be so kind as to pick them up as well, fellow cultivator."

...

As for Fang Cheng, he had been in seclusion for several years. Finally, three years ago, when the time was right, he successfully broke through to the Life Soul Realm.

Just as he had guessed, after breaking through to the Life Soul Realm and using the Dream Spirit Secret Technique for his deductions, he managed to obtain a Dharma Level Dream Spirit!

Amid his joy, he couldn’t help but feel a certain loneliness that comes with being at the top.

Across all of Yun Country, he had no equal. He was, for all intents and purposes, invincible.

In the Wilderness Domain, ever since he had heavily damaged the Rakshasa Sect, there were no opponents left worthy of a challenge.

Yinluo Villa was thriving, improving by the day, and no longer required much of his attention.

He spent his days with his wives, concubines, and children, practicing his Sword Technique and refining the Immortal Binding Rope. Life was leisurely, comfortable, and pleasant.

One day, Ye Yan suggested they go traveling to enjoy the sights and see the world beyond Yun Country, and Fang Cheng immediately agreed.

Afterward, he went to the Celestial Traveling Immortal Pavilion in the Wilderness Domain and spent a fortune on a Tier Three Flying Giant Ship.

He had originally intended to bring all his wives and concubines, but before their departure, only Ye Yan and Feng Ling chose to join him. The others all had their own plans and concerns and stayed behind.

The four concubines serving him on the journey were all young beauties he had taken in after achieving the Life Soul Realm. Each had her own unique charm—one pure, another coquettish, one quiet, and another coolly elegant. Their temperaments and talents were truly one in a million.

The East Cyan Domain was incomparably vast and contained three major Cultivation Countries: Jin Country, Moon Country, and Cang Country.

Along the way, Fang Cheng took in the vast landscapes and natural wonders. He also hunted Demon Beasts to nourish his Resentment Demon Bead and increase his own power.

At the same time, he refined the Immortal Binding Rope to the third tier. In combination with his Demon Suppression Pagoda, he calmly "handled" any ferocious Demon Beasts or malicious Cultivators they encountered on their journey.

With the help of the Profound Fire Pill and the Dual Cultivation Secret Method, Fang Cheng had also elevated both Ye Yan and Feng Ling from Early-stage Life Talisman Cultivation to the Mid-Life Talisman Stage, helping them cross a major threshold.

The intimate and enchanting experiences the two sisters shared with him during this process were, of course, too wonderful to describe with words.

Unfortunately, ever since Fang Cheng had formed his Life Soul, the Resentment Demon Bead in his Qi Sea was in a constant state of extreme "hunger."

Although he hunted numerous Demon Beasts, the sensation of hunger only intensified. At times, it even affected his Dao Heart, giving rise to an inexplicable killing intent.

Thus, as Fang Cheng traveled and enjoyed the sights with his consorts, he was also investigating the secrets of the Resentment Demon Bead, constantly hunting Tier Three Demon Beasts for it to devour.

Gradually, he discovered that Tier Three Demon Beasts were no longer enough to satisfy the Resentment Demon Bead. The bead needed higher-level Demon Beasts to be "fed."

It was just like when he was in the Life Talisman Realm, hunting countless Tier Three Celestial Demons in the Earth Abyss for the Resentment Demon Bead to consume.

Across the entire East Cyan Domain, Yun Country was undoubtedly a remote and resource-poor region. The number of Tier Three Demon Beasts there was far lower than in the Wilderness Domain or the three major countries.

To say nothing of the number of Life Soul Cultivators, Dharma Cultivators, and Tier Four Demon Beasts.

This journey through the various nations of the East Cyan Domain had greatly broadened the horizons of Fang Cheng, Ye Yan, and Feng Ling, and they had benefited immensely.

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