FVN Chapter 30: Buddhist Cultivation and Witchcraft
Chapter 30: Buddhist Cultivation and Witchcraft
Li Wu's gaze sharpened, and he narrowed his eyes as he looked at Qi Chengheng. He had learned some information from Qi Yu and He Jingyu about why items with the Thunder Machine were so rare.
It involves the so-called war between immortals and demons hundreds of years ago.
But what puzzled Li Wu was why Qi Chengheng would suddenly bring this up with him.
Li Wu asked himself if he had any connection with the other party.
What is Qi Chengheng planning?
Li Wu was puzzled. He still remembered what He Jingyu had said to him when they were in the secret realm.
Qi Chengheng cultivates the [Water Virtue] path, which was initiated by participants in the destruction of the Thunder Palace, and is therefore opposed to the [Thunder Attribute].
When cultivators from two different lineages meet, they are bound to be irreconcilable enemies.
Let's see what he's really up to.
Li Wu composed himself and smiled faintly:
"I would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Qi could answer my questions."
Qi Chengheng nodded slightly, looked around, and said:
"There are too many people around here, let's find a quiet place first."
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Restaurant, private room.
Qi Chengheng poured himself a full cup of wine, took a sip, and smiled:
"Presumably, Fellow Daoist Li should know some of the rumors about the war between immortals and demons hundreds of years ago."
"I know a little."
Li Wu nodded calmly and continued:
"It is said that during the war between immortals and demons, the Thunder Palace was besieged and destroyed by several lineages. As a result, the thunder mechanism in the world has disappeared, and the inheritance of the thunder path has been cut off. For hundreds of years, no Purple Mansion cultivation method has been passed down in the world."
"It seems Fellow Daoist Li knows quite a lot."
Qi Chengheng smiled and said:
"The war between immortals and demons back then was actually a major war between the five states of Yue, Zhao, Qi, Shu, and Qin, and the Buddhist practitioners in the west and the witchcraft practitioners in the south."
"Buddhist practices? Witchcraft?"
Li Wu was puzzled; this was the first time he had ever heard anyone mention these two terms.
Qi Chengheng nodded slightly and continued:
"This witchcraft mainly cultivates four paths: [Calamity Poison], [Calamity Blessing], [Evil Qi], and [Blood Qi]. You cultivate the [Divine Thunder] path, so you should know better than me the deterrent effect of Divine Thunder on these paths."
Li Wu immediately understood. The [Divine Thunder] path, which slays evil spirits, rewards good and punishes evil, is a natural counter to these several Daoist traditions.
"As for the Buddhist cultivators, their cultivation methods are completely different from ours, but they also fear lightning. Therefore, neither the Buddhist cultivators nor the witchcraft sects can tolerate the Thunder Palace."
After hearing this, Li Wu felt a chill run down his spine, and he thought to himself:
"How come this Thunder Palace seems to have grudges against everyone? Buddhist monks, witchcraft monstrosities, and even the Water Deity... could there be others?"
Li Wuyu increasingly felt that the [Divine Thunder] technique was a legacy deliberately released by the [Golden Axe Sect].
Seeing that Li Wu's expression remained calm, Qi Chengheng thought to himself:
"His face is as calm as a still lake; he is truly an outstanding person. It's a pity that he cultivated the [Divine Thunder] path."
He paused, then continued:
"Therefore, if Fellow Daoist Li wants to find a thunder-attribute spiritual object or the inheritance of the [Divine Thunder] path, he can head west or south."
Upon hearing this, Li Wu immediately understood Qi Chengheng's purpose in appearing, and thought to himself:
"This Qi Chengheng... no, or rather, these Purple Mansion True Persons behind him, probably want me to go to the territory of Buddhist or witchcraft practitioners."
"As for the purpose..."
Li Wu frowned slightly, unable to understand what these Purple Mansion True Persons were up to.
"I wonder how much of what you said is true and how much is false."
"It's true that Shi Xiu and Wu Gu possess items from the Thunder Palace. If I go to those two places, I might be able to find thunder-attribute spiritual objects and find an opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."
Li Wuxin pondered:
"Qi Chengheng wouldn't come and tell me so much for no reason, especially since his words are clearly suggestive."
"It seems that those Purple Mansion True Persons want me to make a trip to the territory of Buddhist and witchcraft practitioners."
"Are you trying to use my [Divine Thunder] to help them resolve the problems of Buddhist cultivation and witchcraft?"
"If that's the case, I should be safe now."
At least he won't die before breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. On the contrary, those Purple Mansion True Persons will help him break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
With Master Zifu making a move, Li Wuxin knew he couldn't escape no matter what. Since that was the case, he decided to make a huge demand and ask for some tangible benefits.
Thinking of this, Li Wu deliberately put on a worried expression and said:
"Alas, that land of Buddhist and witchcraft practitioners must be extremely dangerous. Although I am eager to go, I am only at the fourth level of Qi Refining. Without a high-quality magical artifact, I dare not venture into such a dangerous place."
Qi Chengheng narrowed his eyes slightly, guessing Li Wu's thoughts, and smiled:
"If Fellow Daoist Li is willing to make the trip, I can give you a decent magic weapon, as well as some pills to help you improve your cultivation."
Li Wu raised an eyebrow, surprised that Qi Chengheng was so direct, and nodded, saying:
"Let me see it."
As soon as Qi Chengheng had a thought, several beams of spiritual light flew out from the five-colored pouch at his waist and landed on the table.
Li Wu stared intently and saw that they were two precious mirrors, neither stone nor jade, neither iron nor wood. The mirror surfaces shone with a white radiance, and faint arcs of electricity flickered within them.
Li Wu took it and examined it closely, immediately taking a liking to it, and nodded, saying:
"What a fine ritual implement."
Seeing his delight, Qi Chengheng introduced him:
"This mirror is called the Golden Light Treasure Mirror, and it is a magic artifact for Foundation Establishment level cultivators."
"Excellent, excellent, then I'll accept it."
Li Wu unceremoniously put the two mirrors into his storage bag.
He then picked up the jade bottles containing the pills, opened them, and examined them carefully.
After all, most of the Qi family's pills contain human blood, which is not something to be consumed.
However, Li Wu carefully checked several times but found no dirt.
"It seems the Qi family knows I can identify human pills," Li Wu said.
Seeing that the pills were also fine, Li Wu put them into his storage bag, looked at Qi Chengheng, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting:
"After I go into seclusion to cultivate and improve my skills, I will set off for the Buddhist and sorcerer regions."
Although the items had changed hands, Li Wu naturally wouldn't go immediately; he would delay for a while longer.
Qi Chengheng had already anticipated this, so he stood up, took Li Wu's hand, and smiled:
"The secluded cave dwelling has already been prepared for you, fellow Daoist. Please come with me."
Li Wu suddenly felt an irresistible force sweep over his entire body. His expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise:
"This is a Purple Mansion Divine Power?!"
The next moment, a beam of light shot into the sky, guiding the two away.
Li Wu looked down at the city within the narrow, ant-like ravine below, his heart filled with horror:
"So it turns out that the Purple Mansion True Person of the Qi family has been watching me all along. No wonder I've felt uncomfortable everywhere since I entered the inner city."
"There's no escaping it, there really is no escaping it."
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Guangxi Mountain.
Two figures landed outside a cave.
Qi Chengheng looked at Li Wu, who was still somewhat shaken, and smiled:
"Fellow Daoist Li, the spiritual energy of my Ling Mountain is among the best in the entire Yue Kingdom."
Feeling the abundant spiritual energy around him, Li Wu thought to himself:
"It's several times better than the Zhao family's valley."