Late at night, Jiang Ming lay in the room, digesting the news he got from Feng He.
"As the Blackstone Ruins gradually collapsed, it actually partially restored its original rules... Most areas can only be entered during the Qi training period."
"According to Feng He, there will only be five or six years until the next ruins are fully opened. This may also be the last time the black stone ruins are opened. After that, they will completely collapse and everything will cease to exist!"
Jiang Ming also recalled some miscellaneous ancient books he had read. It was said that when the black stone ruins first appeared a long time ago, they could only accommodate those who entered the Qi training stage. Later, as the years passed, its restrictions were gradually broken, so that they could accommodate people with higher cultivation levels. Enter.
But I didn't expect that when everyone guessed that the Black Stone Ruins would be completely shattered, its restrictions would be strengthened again...
"Is this a reflection of the ruins?"
Jiang Mingdi muttered, his eyes flashing with thoughts... This may be a hard-won opportunity for him.
After entering the world of cultivating immortals for decades, Jiang Ming has been struggling to develop in this small thousand mountains. Now he has some strength to gain a foothold, but if he goes up further, it will be increasingly difficult to just practice hard. .
Needless to say, practicing qi and building a foundation is as difficult as climbing to the sky for every casual cultivator. Even though Feng He has been working in Lingzhi Hall for dozens or hundreds of years and his family is extremely rich, he has not been able to successfully build a foundation to this day. ...Even if Jiang Ming finds the foundation-building technique, the hope of successfully building the foundation is probably extremely slim.
As for martial arts training, if Jiang Ming hadn't been lucky enough to obtain the incomplete breathing method from the ruins, he might not have been able to build a martial arts foundation to this day.
However, that breathing method is incomplete after all. Now that it is running intermittently, it is difficult to continue practicing it. A method of continuation must be found...
The greatest hope for the continuation method is naturally in the black stone ruins. Apart from the incomplete breathing method obtained from the ruins, Jiang Ming has never seen any other foundation-level martial arts training methods.
If the Black Stone Ruins were the result of a chaotic conquest by all the immortal cultivators, Jiang Ming would naturally not even think about it, and would not have the idea of exploring at all. But now that the situation has changed, if they are just competing on the same stage during the Qi training period...
"Then I'll be excited!" Jiang Ming blinked.
"With my current strength, the ninth level of Qi training, the strength of martial arts foundation building, and the ability to die, I can not only crush all enemies with the foundation building, but I can still be considered invincible... …”
Jiang Ming estimated in his mind that although he was very confident in his own strength, there might be some outrageous evil geniuses and rare treasures in the three caves and six blessed places that could pose a personal threat to him... It would be better to be more modest. good.
After a while, Jiang Ming finally had a flash of determination in his eyes and decided to participate in this incident.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and his own cards are deep enough. As long as he keeps a low profile, blends into the crowd of people during the Qi training period and rushes into the ruins, who can stop him in the ruins...
Gou Dao is not a dog. He has been dormant for decades, and it’s time to take action!
"Xiao Qianshan is gradually becoming chaotic. Let's prepare in the past few days. Sell what needs to be sold and buy what needs to be bought...then it's time to leave!"
Although it is still several years before the ruins are opened, as an experienced Lao Goubi, Jiang Ming had already stepped on the spot several days in advance when he killed the Old Snake Gang. Although he has not done it for a long time now, this process is not unfamiliar at all. , we still have to step on the points that should be stepped on...
The next day, Jiang Ming packed up all the items in his cave. This time, he even harvested all the elixirs in the elixir garden. No matter what the outcome of the ruins incident was, he did not plan to return in the short term... Xiao Qianshan.
Finally, Jiang Ming stuffed the white dumplings, which had grown paler and fatter, into the spirit beast bag, and left the cave where he had lived for decades...
"Fellow Daoist Yue, if we say goodbye today, I won't know what year or month it is!" Jiang Ming came to Yue Changmu Cave Mansion to say goodbye to this old friend.
Of course, he also has to take away his spirit stones...
In thirty years, Yue Changmu has also cultivated to the ninth level of Qi training, and is ready to set off to the Black Stone Ruins for a chance to build a foundation.
"It seems that this time,
It’s really a gathering of storms..."
Jiang Ming lamented that only a few of the ninth-level Qi practitioners he knew from Xiaoqianshan, such as Feng He from Lingzhi Hall, winemaker Li Yuankang, and talisman maker Yue Changmu... were all planning to explore the Black Stone Ruins. Other forces cultivating immortals It's probably about the same.
This time, many immortal cultivators from the entire Lihuo Territory, and even from outside the territory, may swarm in...
"But for me... the more people, the better!" Jiang Ming thought to himself, so that he can blend in better.
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Yuangufang City, Baidan Pavilion.
As soon as Jiang Ming walked in, a boy from the second floor of Qi Training greeted him enthusiastically: "Master Jiang, do you have any more elixirs for sale?"
"This time it's not just a panacea, but also some elixirs. I'm looking for you, Shopkeeper Qin!"
Jiang Mingdan smiled and said that in the past few decades, as the elixir he has developed has gradually become famous, he no longer has to set up a stall all the time. He has cooperated with Baidan Pavilion, which sells elixirs, to supply them. Although The price is slightly lower, but the advantage is that it saves effort and saves Jiang Ming a lot of effort. The cooperation between the two parties has always been pleasant.
Soon, an old man in brocade robes came out and said with a happy face: "Master Jiang has some elixir for sale? Take it out quickly and let me pay my respects!"
Everyone knows that Jiang Ming is not only an alchemist, but also masters the advanced smoke and rain technique. The elixirs he cultivates must be of excellent quality, but he rarely sells them to outsiders, which makes many people regretful.
Jiang Ming smiled and without saying much, asked Shopkeeper Qin to find a quiet room. The two of them walked into it and closed the door.
Although I have been working with Shopkeeper Qin for a long time, and he is not a womanizer, it is still the unchanging truth that wealth should not be exposed...
In the quiet room, Jiang Ming looked around and then raised his hand to brush across the table. He took out the elixirs one after another from the storage ring and placed them all on the table. Some of them were sealed in jade boxes. , to prevent the spiritual energy from leaking... A table full of them was all his inventory over the years.
As his cultivation level reaches the ninth level of Qi training, these elixirs will have less and less effect on him. It is better to sell them and exchange them for spiritual stones...
"This quality... tsk tsk, you are worthy of Master Jiang!"
Shopkeeper Qin looked at them one by one, his eyes getting brighter and brighter, and he couldn't put it down and held up a bunch of yellow fruits: "The quality of this citrine fruit is impeccable, and it is 30% larger than the normal spiritual fruit... It can also be used to refine elixirs, and the rate of making pills can be greatly improved. Master, I can get thirty spiritual stones, is Master Jiang still satisfied?"
Jiang Ming nodded slightly. Normal topaz fruits only have a little more than twenty spirit stones, but the topaz fruits he cultivated every day using the mist and rain technique are much better than ordinary elixirs in terms of efficacy and appearance... Shopkeeper Qin gave The price is quite reasonable.
"Hei Yun Jing, this stem is as black as ink and contains no impurities... It's really amazing. My store needs high-quality black cloud essence. It can produce fifty spiritual stones!"
"The three-part flower is in complete condition and has not withered at all. It is rare... How about three spiritual stones for each flower?"
Soon, all of Jiang Ming's elixirs were valued by shopkeeper Qin. In total, they sold more than 700 spiritual stones, which could be exchanged for an intermediate magic weapon.
"There are also some green jade lotus seeds. I wonder if shopkeeper Qin will buy them?" Jiang Ming finally took out about twenty dark green lotus seeds, each one exuding a strong aura.
In thirty years, his Green Jade Lotus has been harvested three times. The number of lotus seeds harvested in each round has increased a lot, but there is no need to keep them all...
"Master Jiang still has this hobby?" Shopkeeper Qin couldn't laugh or cry when he saw this useless thing: "These are thirty-year-old jade lotus seeds. Although the price is average, the twenty or so ones you have added up are quite a lot. How about your fifteen spirit stones?"
"Fine!"
Jiang Ming waved his hand casually, complaining in his heart that no one was growing this stuff in Xiaoqianshan. It took thirty years to harvest lotus seeds. After taking into account the cost of time and energy, the profit was probably not necessarily positive. ’s... I can only hope that after this green jade lotus has been planted for hundreds of years... and transforms into a purple jade lotus, it will bring him some unexpected gains.
"I dare to ask fellow Daoist Jiang, are you ready..." The two settled the deal and the atmosphere relaxed. Shopkeeper Qin whispered and pointed in the direction down the mountain.
Jiang Ming smiled: "Shopkeeper Qin is naturally better informed than me, and he has to understand that a small cultivator like me can't afford to get involved in any big trouble..."
"Master Jiang is not a minor cultivator..." Shopkeeper Qin waved his hand quickly, and then said with a somewhat solemn look: "But the foot of the mountain seems safe, but the place with thin spiritual energy is not a place where monks like us live for a long time. There are some things behind our Baidan Pavilion. Backer, I wonder if Master Jiang is willing to join this pavilion. No matter what kind of storm it is, I will definitely protect Master Jiang’s safety..."
Jiang Ming was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized that the other party was interested in his misty rain technique and alchemy ability, and wanted to take advantage of this turmoil to recruit people and expand his power.
Jiang Ming can understand that wealth and honor are sought in danger. Normally, these casual cultivators are very unorganized and very difficult to recruit. But this kind of chaos is the best time to win people's hearts...
But no matter what the backer is behind Baidan Pavilion, Jiang Ming is not very optimistic... With the Danjie level turmoil, a small Baidan Pavilion means nothing.
Jiang Ming didn't even ask, he just waved his hand and refused, collected the spirit stone and left quickly.
"Even Baidan Pavilion has begun to recruit people. I'm afraid there's an undercurrent surging in this little Qianshan..."
After walking out of Baidan Pavilion, Jiang Ming felt a chill in his heart and could not stay any longer.
He wandered around the market for a while, bought some escape-type talismans such as intermediate light body talismans and earth walking talismans, and prepared to leave directly.
"Master Jiang?"
However, before Jiang Ming could leave Fangshi, he was blocked by a figure.
"What a coincidence. Master Jiang still has Qi-rejuvenating pills. How many bottles can he sell to me?"
Jiang Ming looked at the graceful woman wearing a plain white gauze skirt in front of him, and his heart instantly became vigilant.
But on the surface, Jiang Ming's expression remained unchanged, and he cupped his hands and said, "It's a pity that I met Fellow Daoist Luo... Today's elixir has been sold to Baidan Pavilion. I will try to make a few batches as soon as possible tomorrow. I will definitely Deliver it personally to Fellow Daoist Luo's house."
"Thank you so much, Master Guo Jiang!" The woman in the white dress showed a look of surprise, with a pure and bright smile on her fair and beautiful face. She quickly walked up to Jiang Ming and bowed to thank him.
A wisp of feminine fragrance suddenly reached Jiang Ming's nose, and the neckline of the other party's loose gauze skirt lowered, inadvertently making Jiang Ming's eyes turn gray...
"Ouch!" The woman in the white dress quickly covered her collar and turned away with a blushing face.
Jiang Ming stared expressionlessly at the back of the woman in the white dress for a moment, then strode away and flew directly down the mountain.
To hell with what will be delivered to your house tomorrow...
This woman's name is Luo Yanyue, and she is also a casual cultivator on Xiaoqing Peak. She came to Xiaoqian Mountain a few years ago and occasionally comes to Jiang Ming to buy elixirs.
However, Jiang Ming has always stayed away from this person, because although Luo Yanyue apparently practices a bad street technique called Chunmu Jue, which is about the same as Five Yuan Jue, Jiang Ming's keen super sense and forbidden spirit seal, I can always feel a hint of dryness and decay from Luo Yanyue, just like the rotten leaves on the ground in autumn, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable...
Although the other party only had the sixth level of Qi training, Jiang Ming still remained vigilant and never had too much contact with her.
"Maybe I'm here because of this incident in Xiao Qianshan!" Jiang Ming thought, but he was too lazy to guess. Anyway, I'm wet, you can do whatever you want...
After leaving Xiao Qianshan, Jiang Ming directly took out the Spirit Sword Shuttle and sat on it, turning into a blue rainbow that cut through the clouds and flew away.
"I don't know if I can successfully build the foundation during this trip to the Black Stone Ruins..."
Watching Liuyun beside him quickly retreating, Jiang Ming was also in a state of mind.
Over the years, he has also collected a lot of manuscripts or notes related to foundation building, and he has some understanding of the difficulty of foundation building.
There is a spiritual vortex in the Dantian of every Qi-training monk, constantly absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth to strengthen his body.
And foundation building is to compress and polish this vortex of spiritual power, and finally build it into a "spiritual foundation", which will become a more stable foundation for cultivating immortals and is the foundation for cultivating immortals.
As the name suggests, building a foundation is like laying a foundation. It is the foundation for the road to immortality in the future. If the foundation is not built successfully, the road to immortality will be broken.
It will be impossible to continue on, and the quality of foundation building will also affect how far we can go in the future.
As for the foundation-building method, in addition to the foundation-building techniques, it also requires spending time to refine, or tempering in life and death, or using miraculous elixirs to assist... Only one person can succeed.
"Today, I don't even have a foundation-building technique." Jiang Ming thought about this and couldn't help but shake his head.
I hope that after entering the ruins, some kind-hearted people can give him warmth...
Suddenly, Jiang Ming raised his eyebrows and suddenly turned his head to look. Several rainbow lights were vaguely visible behind him.
"We haven't gone far yet, and there's someone here to send warmth again?"
"The coding speed is so fast, but it doesn't necessarily mean warmth..."
Visible to the naked eye, those rainbow lights were approaching Jiang Ming at extremely fast speeds. They were obviously not here to chat...
"Why do I encounter this kind of thing every time I go down the mountain?"
Jiang Ming cursed, but it was not unexpected. Every time he escaped, it was when chaos overwhelmed him. It was reasonable to meet those who wanted to fish in troubled waters.
"Eh? It doesn't seem right... that purple rainbow light at the front seems to be running for its life too?"
Jiang Ming narrowed his eyes and relaxed slightly. It seemed that the directions just happened to be the same... He directly turned the direction of the Spirit Sword Shuttle and fled in another direction, not bothering to pay attention to these troublesome things.
But soon, Jiang Ming's eyes darkened... The purple rainbow light also changed its direction and rushed straight towards Jiang Ming.
"Want to bring trouble to me? Okay, great..."
