“Who is this guy? He has so many spirit stones.” For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, having a few hundred mid-grade spirit stones was already impressive. Since the opening of the Time Cultivation Chamber, Xiao Jingting was the first one to lavishly spend two thousand mid-grade spirit stones.
“This guy must be a descendant of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. Even a Golden Core cultivator wouldn’t have such wealth.”
“I heard the Yin Gui Sect offended a wealthy guy. This wealthy guy has countless artifacts and treasures. It might be the same person.”
“The Yin Gui Sect is unlucky to have offended someone like that, losing so many people.”
“But the person who killed them isn’t necessarily in a better position. The Yin Gui Sect is powerful, and their young master has issued a bounty, offering three top-grade spirit stones. Even without considering the spirit stones, the things that person already has are very tempting.”
The people outside the Time Cultivation Chamber discussed Xiao Jingting’s extravagance, each with a complex expression.
Xiao Jingting entered the Time Cultivation Chamber, feeling a bit pained as he touched his jade pendant space. He originally thought the spirit stones in the space would last for years, but spending two thousand mid-grade spirit stones in one go made him realize again how quickly spirit stones could be used up.
Xiao Jingting didn’t waste any more time and sat cross-legged to begin cultivating. Among his family, he had the worst talent. Although he didn’t say it, he felt a mix of pride and concern that his son’s cultivation might soon surpass his own, undermining his authority as a father.
The Time Cultivation Chamber was a timely blessing, although an expensive one. Xiao Jingting gathered the spirit stones from the space rings he had collected before. The Yin Gui Sect cultivators were quite wealthy, and the spirit stones from several space rings added up to a few hundred mid-grade spirit stones.
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Xiao Xiaodong and Chen Xu walked together. One of the people Chen Lifeng arranged to protect Chen Xu had joined forces with cultivators from other regions. These other-region cultivators helped suppress the power of the blood oath, and that person betrayed Chen Xu, revealing to them that Chen Xu had many coveted treasures, even by Golden Core stage cultivators. Xiao Xiaodong happened to encounter Chen Xu and saved his life.
After this ordeal, Chen Xu discarded the Lingxi Bead given by Chen Lifeng and cautiously searched for resources with Xiao Xiaodong. Following a few battles alongside Xiao Xiaodong, Chen Xu had become more experienced and skilled.
“Other region cultivators are really formidable,” Chen Xu remarked.
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “Yes, their methods are ruthless, and they know much more about the secret realm than we do.”
“I think some of the other region cultivators are over fifty years old and have used special methods to conceal their age,” Chen Xu speculated.
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “Yes, I’ve heard there are even Golden Core cultivators who have cut their cultivation to enter. Those are the truly dangerous ones.”
These Golden Core cultivators, despite cutting their cultivation, were far stronger than typical peak Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Some said cutting their cultivation would greatly hinder their second attempt at forming a core. Others believed that after re-forming the core, their spiritual power would be much more robust than that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators.
Chen Xu sighed, a bit dejected, “I didn’t expect so many powerful cultivators to enter.”
Chen Xu had originally come for the Xiling Grass, but after witnessing so many brutal fights, his hopes had diminished.
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Chen Xu and said, “Don’t lose heart. Whether we find the Xiling Grass or not depends on luck. Maybe we’ll find it soon if we’re fortunate.”
Chen Xu smiled, “Yes, you’re right. By the way, I heard the Time Cultivation Chamber appeared. A cultivator spent two thousand mid-grade spirit stones to cultivate there for three months. They must be really rich.”
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Chen Xu, puzzled, “Don’t you have that many spirit stones?”
Chen Xu shook his head, “I don’t. But someone might have looted it. I heard the person who rented the Time Cultivation Chamber for three months killed many Yin Gui Sect members. Those Yin Gui Sect members were quite wealthy.”
Chen Lifeng could have given Chen Xu two thousand mid-grade spirit stones, but he didn’t expect Chen Xu would need so many in the secret realm.
Xiao Xiaodong lowered his head, suspecting that the person who rented the Time Cultivation Chamber for three months was his father. The rumors mentioned using five millennium-old spirit swords and a weapon similar to the Thunder Flame Bead but much more powerful. Both matched his father. Moreover, spending two thousand mid-grade spirit stones was something his father could afford after looting a whole house of spirit stones.
The Time Cultivation Chamber was an excellent place, offering one month of cultivation equivalent to three years outside, or nine years for three months, without affecting the cultivator’s lifespan.
However, Foundation Establishment cultivators already had a lifespan of two hundred years and could use certain herbs to extend it. Therefore, the Time Cultivation Chamber wasn’t crucial for many Foundation Establishment cultivators, making those willing to spend two thousand mid-grade spirit stones for three months quite rare.
“Xiaodong, do you think the person who killed many Yin Gui Sect members is your father?” Chen Xu asked.
Xiao Xiaodong was surprised, “Why do you think so?”
Chen Xu tilted his head, “Because you have that Thunder Flame Bead array, which seems similar to the one used by that person.”
The Thunder Flame Bead was a valuable item, almost universally effective.
“I think your Thunder Flame Bead is more powerful than the ordinary ones,” Chen Xu commented.
Xiao Xiaodong thought: That’s because my father cultivated a much older Thunder Flame Tree.
“Not much more powerful,” Xiao Xiaodong replied.
“I wonder if the Time Cultivation Chamber is still around. I don’t have two thousand mid-grade spirit stones, but I have two hundred. Cultivating for a month would still be beneficial,” Chen Xu said.
“The Time Cultivation Chamber disappeared a while ago,” Xiao Xiaodong said regretfully.
The Time Cultivation Chamber only appeared for eight days before vanishing. If it were still around, Xiao Xiaodong would have tried his luck, as his cultivation level was still quite low. Although he could protect himself with his artifacts, it was still risky.
Even though the Time Cultivation Chamber had disappeared, many people still gathered around its last known location. It was said that when the time was up, cultivators inside the chamber would be teleported out, appearing near where the chamber was last seen. The Yin Gui Sect’s bounty made many cultivators eager.
“I heard the Yin Gui Sect set up an ambush near the Time Cultivation Chamber, waiting for that person to come out,” Chen Xu said.
Xiao Xiaodong squinted. The ambushers were likely not only from the Yin Gui Sect. His father’s extravagant spending would attract not just them but many others looking to rob him.
Many assumed his father had even more valuable items because of his lavish spending.
“Should we go check it out?” Chen Xu asked.
Xiao Xiaodong shook his head, “No need. Our cultivation is too low. It’s better to stay away.”
He thought: Father’s actions have created a big commotion. Mother should have heard by now and might come looking for us soon. We just need to wait here for three months.
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Xiao Jingting stayed in the cultivation chamber, drinking spiritual water daily and cultivating. Spending two thousand mid-grade spirit stones still pained him, but he quickly turned that pain into motivation for his cultivation.
Completely immersed in his cultivation, Xiao Jingting had no idea he had become famous. The Yin Gui Sect’s narrative painted him as a treasure-hunting demon who had amassed countless spirit stones and spirit herbs by robbing others. They spread the word, making him a target for many.
Many cultivators gathered outside the Time Cultivation Chamber, waiting to rob him once he came out.
Unaware of all this, Xiao Jingting continued to diligently cultivate. Cultivation was tedious, and he spent his days either cultivating spiritual power, body training, or enhancing his soul power. The safety and stability of the Time Cultivation Chamber allowed him to steadily improve his spiritual power.
His fame had grown immensely. Soon after hearing the rumors, Xu Muan found the area where the Time Cultivation Chamber had appeared. Once there, Xiao Xiaodong’s Lingxi Bead quickly responded, allowing father and son to reunite.
“Why are you and Chen Xu together?” Xu Muan asked.
“Xiaodong saved me by chance,” Chen Xu explained.
Xu Muan and Xiao Xiaodong exchanged information and sat down together.
“Mother, I think the person who killed many Yin Gui Sect members is father,” Xiao Xiaodong said.
Xu Muan nodded, “I think so too. I’ve heard the Yin Gui Sect’s main target in the secret realm was several herb gardens. These gardens are guarded by restrictions, so the Yin Gui Sect captured and poisoned cultivators, forcing them to risk their lives. Your father probably intervened because he couldn’t stand it.”
Xiao Xiaodong thought his father was more likely after the herbs in the garden rather than acting out of righteousness.
“The problem now is that the people your father killed were only one batch. Many Yin Gui Sect members are still out there,” Xu Muan said.
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Xu Muan, “Mother, are you planning to help father deal with some of them?”
Xu Muan smiled, “Yes. If we let the Yin Gui Sect form a complete encirclement, it would be bad. And your father spends spirit stones too freely. Cultivating in the chamber for three months, equivalent to nine years outside, would have drained all our remaining resources.”
Three months in the Time Cultivation Chamber cost two thousand mid-grade spirit stones, so Xu Muan suspected Xiao Jingting had few left.
“Yes, I’ve heard the Yin Gui Sect members love to rob others and are quite wealthy,” Xiao Xiaodong said. Killing them might recover some spirit stones, though it would be risky.
R : Xiaodong knows his dad well lol ! and that little Chen Xu is quick !
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