Chapter 121 On the Way Home

Chen Li returned to Room 07 in Building No. 18.

He began to examine the spoils from this trip, including the Storage Pouches of the six Demonic Path Cultivators: three at Late Stage Qi Refining and three at Foundation Establishment Stage.

The Storage Pouches of the three Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators didn't hold much good stuff, but he did acquire Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques, and a considerable amount of Demon Stones, which could be used to Cultivate Burial Fire!

He then took out the three Storage Pouches belonging to the Foundation Establishment Cultivators. After a brief look at the two Early Foundation Establishment Stage ones, he skipped them. In the Storage Pouch of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Demonic Path Cultivator, he discovered a book titled "Blood Demon Figure Method."

The "Blood Demon Figure Method" was excellent for close combat. Upon reaching higher levels, one could manifest ten figures. As long as one figure remained, the true body could remain hidden, and further manifestations were possible.

Chen Li was very interested in this movement technique; he could practice it. He glanced at some of the Talisman Legacies—they were genuine!

There were quite a few items in the confiscated Storage Pouches; he could take them to sell off first.

A day later, Chen Li went to wander around Joyful Workshop. Many places were discussing the escort mission.

With nearly two hundred deaths out of over three hundred people, everyone became even more hesitant about signing up for escort missions. However, seeing the eighty thousand Spirit Stones made people envious—what if they encountered a Demonic Path attack next time and managed to survive?

The excitement in Joyful Workshop did not decrease because of the deaths of over two hundred Cultivators; instead, it became even livelier.

Chen Li walked to the trading area of Joyful Workshop and arrived at a Magical Artifact shop.

"Shopkeeper, how much can I sell these for?"

Chen Li took out a Magical Artifact belonging to a Demonic Path Cultivator. His Family members didn't need these Magical Artifacts, and there were also some miscellaneous items that could all be sold off.

As soon as the shopkeeper saw Chen Li produce a Demonic Path Magical Artifact, he knew Chen Li was very likely a Cultivator who had just returned from an escort mission, and he immediately greeted him with a smile.

Recently, quite a few Cultivators returning from escorts had come to sell items. Those who came were all capable of killing people; this group that survived were all tough nuts, best not to provoke them!

"Haha, Fellow Daoist, this Magical Artifact is worth nine hundred Spirit Stones!"

"Sold!" Chen Li didn't haggle and sold it immediately.

"Right away, Fellow Daoist!"

Chen Li sold several more and then went to other places to sell the Spiritual Plants he had confiscated, selling all of them.

This round earned him quite a few more Spirit Stones.

In a shop selling spirit boats, Chen Li stated his purpose: he wanted to buy something for transport.

"How many Spirit Stones for this Third Grade small flying ship?" Chen Li asked.

"Fellow Daoist, twelve hundred, city price!"

Chen Li paid the Spirit Stones and then bought quite a few talisman brushes and Talisman paper in the city.

The Spirit Stones earned from selling off the loot were almost spent. After browsing, he returned to Building No. 18.

After recuperating for half a month, he stood at the entrance of Building No. 18.

"You are leaving?" the Landlord asked.

Chen Li expressed his intention to leave. The Landlord advised him, "Brother Chen, you must keep your eighty thousand Spirit Stones safe; don't let others rob you!"

"Haha, I will be careful. Thank you for taking care of me these past few months, Landlord. We shall meet again!"

"Brother Chen, we shall meet again!"

The Landlord watched Chen Li's departing figure, then turned back into the building. Another person had left; who knew if they would ever meet again!

Chen Li left Building No. 18 and headed to the docking bay, informing the receiving Cultivator of his intention.

"Fellow Daoist, returning requires paying Spirit Stones, three thousand Spirit Stones per person, or you may return independently!"

Chen Li was stunned. The spirit boat brought him here for free, but returning required payment?

"Fellow Daoist, this is a recent requirement from your Beast Hunting Sect. The spirit boat transport back also incurs costs!"

"Fine, I understand. I will return on my own!"

"Very well. Keep your return token safe. Once you reach the territory under your jurisdiction's Sect, use this to register."

Chen Li nodded and left Dengling City without looking back!

Chen Li thought that along the way, he could visit different Cultivation Markets to sell those thousand-year Spiritual Plants. He dared not sell such high-aged herbs in the city, fearing unnecessary trouble.

After all, he had the labeled mission for eight hundred thousand Spirit Stones, so Chen Li was continuously selling items to exchange for Spirit Stones!

Many of those thousand-year longevity-extending medicinal herbs had been artificially ripened. On his way back, he could visit different Cultivation Markets and different Sects to sell a batch and then leave.

After leaving, Chen Li saw that quite a few people chose to return on their own. It seemed that the Sects had an agreement: coming was free of charge, but returning required Spirit Stones!

Chen Li took out the Third Grade small flying ship, activated it, set his direction, and sped away from Dengling City.

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Five days later, Chen Li arrived at a Cultivation Market shared by the Qianyang Sect and the Anlan Sect.

He had transformed himself into a middle-aged Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, appearing vigorous and seemingly difficult to provoke!

This Market was much more prosperous than the Beast Hunting Sect's Market.

Chen Li went to a place selling Medicinal Pills and took out a thousand-year Shou Nan Spiritual Plant. Just this single herb stunned the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment controller.

Seeing Chen Li as a vigorous Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it seemed he had stumbled upon some great Opportunity somewhere.

"Fellow Daoist, one hundred thousand Spirit Stones!"

Chen Li shook his head, wanting the other party to offer more. In the end, this Spiritual Plant successfully sold for one hundred and eleven thousand Spirit Stones!

Chen Li left the Market immediately and continued his journey. Next, he reached a dense forest. Chen Li's heart stirred slightly because he had picked up a few tails.

"Come out, sirs!"

At this moment, one Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator and two early Foundation Establishment Stage Robber Cultivators emerged.

"Fellow Daoist, hand over the Spirit Stones on you, and we will let you leave!"

A few minutes later.

"Fellow Daoist, spare our lives! We were blind and did not recognize your true stature. Please let us go!"

The three Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators died, yielding three Storage Pouches!

Chen Li knew someone would definitely target him, so his principle was to kill some and evade others.

Chen Li continued his journey on the small flying ship, brewing tea while flying. He had set up some teapots on the deck.

The routes Chen Li chose were generally those leading toward Sect territories, but sometimes when he encountered Robber Cultivators, he would deliberately take detours through dense forests to kill them in return!

Five days later, he arrived at another Sect's Market. Chen Li performed his usual routine, selling two thousand-year longevity-extending Spiritual Plants, netting over two hundred thousand Spirit Stones!

He now possessed around five hundred thousand Spirit Stones, plus the confiscated items, plus what he sold, plus the eighty thousand deposit!

He opened the labeled mission tracker for Spirit Stones in his Sea of Consciousness.

[Yellow Luck Bar]: 20 / 100

[Family Spirit Stone Harvest >= 800000]: 833401, Completed.

This included the harvest from the Family's Formation shop, plus the occasional sales of Spiritual Herbs at the Beast Hunting Sect and Duan Ya Mountain Markets. Over time, this requirement of eight hundred thousand Spirit Stones was fulfilled!

After leaving this Market, he flew to an area outside a stretch of dense forest. Chen Li smiled after probing it with his Divine Sense and continued forward.

Ten minutes later, Chen Li killed three early Foundation Establishment Stage Robber Cultivators, acquiring three more Storage Pouches. There were too many things to count them one by one!

Six days later, Chen Li flew to the territory of a power named Taixuan Sect!

From afar, he glanced at Taixuan Sect, the source of the news about the golden core formation. Li Daoan had spent over thirty years lurking to obtain the golden core formation Pill Formula.

Just as Chen Li was about to leave, he overheard some news in a teahouse about selling golden core formation seeds.