"Joe, are we going to stay here for a long time? Will Owen Tao's uncle find out that we killed Owen Tao?" Garrett asked hurriedly as he saw Joe Di put down the jade slip.
Joe Di sighed, "That's right. His uncle is a peak master and should be very powerful. Unfortunately, I forgot something important."
"What did you forget?" Garrett asked.
"I forgot to ask Owen Tao why he plotted against Sherry Jing. I suspect that the mastermind behind targeting Sherry Jing might not be Owen Tao. If that's the case, it's not good news for us." Joe Di sighed, realizing his oversight.
In fact, Joe Di hadn't really cared about why Owen Tao targeted Sherry Jing, nor had he given it much thought. But just now, he realized that if Owen Tao wasn't the one behind the scheme, and he didn't know the real reason, it could pose a hidden danger for him.
Garrett couldn't help Joe Di with this; if Joe Di had forgotten something, Garrett certainly couldn't remember it either.
"Let's not dwell on it. You hold this spirit stone and start cultivating. I'll observe the situation." Joe Di took out a low-grade spirit stone and handed it to Garrett.
"Alright." For Garrett, the most important thing was whether or not he could cultivate.
He had never seen Joe Di cultivate, yet Joe Di could defeat veteran senior brothers from the Starstream School. And that tree brother—he didn't seem simple either, always following Joe Di. All this made Garrett admire Joe Di even more deep down; in his subconscious, Joe Di's abilities were truly formidable.
If even Joe Di couldn't help him cultivate, then he figured he was out of luck.
Although Joe Di was a master of medicine, cultivation and medicine were two entirely different matters. It was his lack of understanding that made him bold enough to attempt this.
When Garrett's energy cycle reached the Niwan point, Joe Di used his spiritual sense to activate the Graystone in his spiritual sea. The spiritual energy Garrett absorbed was instantly cleansed by the Graystone, then sent back to Garrett's Niwan Palace to continue circulating.
After just one circulation cycle, Joe Di clearly sensed that the spiritual energy absorbed in that cycle had transformed into true essence.
Joe Di was thrilled and quickly withdrew his hand.
Garrett continued his energy cycle, completely unaware. Even after Joe Di withdrew his finger, Garrett could still convert spiritual energy into cultivation base.
At this moment, Garrett was utterly immersed in cultivation, not realizing that Joe Di was no longer interfering.
Such a rare event had actually succeeded.
Seeing Garrett's cultivation base rise at a rate visible to the naked eye, Joe Di placed a pile of spirit stones beside him, then took out Owen Tao's materials and began refining array flags.
After half a day, Joe Di had set up a gathering array and a defensive array, both second-level formations.
Just from setting up these two arrays, Joe Di could clearly feel his understanding of arraycraft deepen. Previously, his arraycraft knowledge came from the Graystone in his spiritual sea. Now, after hands-on practice, Joe Di had truly become an array master.
Boom! The spiritual energy in the room surged violently. Garrett opened his eyes, looking at Joe Di with uncontrollable excitement, "Joe, I can cultivate now! I really can cultivate..."
Not only can you cultivate, but your speed is faster than mine. In just half a day, you've reached the first level of Qi Training." Joe Di shook his head, amazed by Garrett's talent. Only now did he understand why Elder Yu broke the rules to accept Garrett.
Thank you, Joe." Garrett was so excited he could barely speak. "Now I can clearly feel something. When I cultivate, it's as if everything falls into place..."
Joe Di thought back to his own cultivation. The Graystone seemed able to break open the rules of heaven and earth, preventing confusion and stagnation in his practice. It looked like Garrett also benefited from the Graystone, gaining insights far beyond ordinary people.
No need to thank me. Here's a pile of spirit stones; you should hurry and cultivate. My cultivation speed is very fast, so don't get left behind." Joe Di pointed to the stones. He had hundreds of spirit stones and wanted to convert them into cultivation base before heading to the Marsh Sea Forest.
Yes, Joe. I suspect I'm absorbing spiritual energy in a third way, forming a rough and blurry Starstream in my body...
The Starstream Vein cultivation method?" Joe Di asked in surprise, then quickly realized Garrett wasn't lying.
Through the Graystone, Joe Di had developed a fourth way to use the Starstream Technique—a method involving starry veins. Now, with the Graystone's help, Garrett was cultivating the Starstream Vein method. It seemed Joe Di's Graystone was truly extraordinary.
After half a day, Joe Di had set up a gathering array and a defensive array, both second-level formations.
Garrett, keep cultivating. Also, don't tell anyone about your Starstream Vein cultivation method, understand?" Joe Di cautioned Garrett seriously.
If Garrett accidentally let it slip, Joe Di's life would be in danger.
Don't worry, Joe. Even if you killed me, I wouldn't tell anyone." Garrett wasn't stupid; he guessed his ability to cultivate the Starstream Vein was thanks to Joe's help. If word got out, Joe could be in danger.
Joe Di casually released Tree Brother as well. "The protective arrays are all set up. Let's all cultivate together. I also have some Fasting Pills—if you're hungry, take one."
Tree Brother's eyes lit up at the sight of the spirit stones, and Garrett was just as eager to continue cultivating.
Joe Di hadn't had spirit stones before, but now that he had a pile, he was eager to improve his strength.
The three of them cultivated madly within the gathering array, and soon, the spiritual energy in the room formed a vortex.
Joe Di lacked experience, and as time passed, the commotion from their cultivation became impossible for others to ignore.
...
People coming to Marsh Sea Town came from all over the Northern Domain, and even other domains. But the power structure of Marsh Sea Town was not chaotic; there were only five major forces.
The five major forces were: Longmeng Alchemy, Jingyi Artifacts, Qi Family Trading House, Wei Family of Marsh Sea, and the Rogue Cultivator Guild.
Logically, most people coming to Marsh Sea Town were rogue cultivators or outer disciples from various sects, so the Rogue Cultivator Guild should have been the strongest.
In reality, the strongest force in Marsh Sea Town was the Qi Family Trading House, which wasn't a local power. It's rumored to be one of the top trading houses on the continent, with branches everywhere on the Extreme Night Continent.
Even in a backwater like Marsh Sea Town, the Qi Family Trading House had a Golden Core cultivator overseeing things. In most sects, a Golden Core cultivator would be considered an elder.
The current young master of Qi Family Trading House was Qi Shao, who had reached the ninth level of Qi Training, almost at the Foundation Establishment threshold. In Marsh Sea Town, reaching the peak of Qi Training made one a strong cultivator.
Qi Shao was a direct descendant of the Qi family. He stayed in Marsh Sea Town because, although there were no top treasures here, the environment greatly benefited his cultivation. When he first arrived, he was only at the sixth level of Qi Training; now, after a year, he had reached the ninth level. Even if he cultivated in a sect, he probably wouldn't have progressed so quickly.
If he had used a Foundation Establishment Pill, he could have reached Foundation Establishment long ago. Qi Shao hadn't done so for two reasons: he wanted to reach Foundation Establishment without the pill, and he wanted to solidify his foundation. As a disciple from a major family, he understood the difference between pill-based and natural Foundation Establishment.
In the room with the richest spiritual energy at the Qi Family Trading House, Qi Shao was studying a newly acquired jade slip of techniques when a message appeared on his communication pearl.
A spiritual energy vortex had appeared at the Rogue Cultivator Inn in Marsh Sea Town. Rumor had it that two new low-level rogue cultivators were responsible.
New low-level rogue cultivators managed to create a spiritual energy vortex? Qi Shao immediately stood up. Coming from the Qi Family Trading House, he knew exactly what a spiritual energy vortex meant. Even the Golden Core protector Wan Leng at the Qi Family Trading House couldn't create one while cultivating.
I have to go see what's going on.
...
In reality, the strongest force in Marsh Sea Town was the Qi Family Trading House, which wasn't a local power. It's rumored to be one of the top trading houses on the continent, with branches everywhere on the Extreme Night Continent.
Even in a backwater like Marsh Sea Town, the Qi Family Trading House had a Golden Core cultivator overseeing things. In most sects, a Golden Core cultivator would be considered an elder.
The current young master of Qi Family Trading House was Qi Shao, who had reached the ninth level of Qi Training, almost at the Foundation Establishment threshold. In Marsh Sea Town, reaching the peak of Qi Training made one a strong cultivator.
Qi Shao was a direct descendant of the Qi family. He stayed in Marsh Sea Town because, although there were no top treasures here, the environment greatly benefited his cultivation. When he first arrived, he was only at the sixth level of Qi Training; now, after a year, he had reached the ninth level. Even if he cultivated in a sect, he probably wouldn't have progressed so quickly.
If he had used a Foundation Establishment Pill, he could have reached Foundation Establishment long ago. Qi Shao hadn't done so for two reasons: he wanted to reach Foundation Establishment without the pill, and he wanted to solidify his foundation. As a disciple from a major family, he understood the difference between pill-based and natural Foundation Establishment.
In the room with the richest spiritual energy at the Qi Family Trading House, Qi Shao was studying a newly acquired jade slip of techniques when a message appeared on his communication pearl.
A spiritual energy vortex had appeared at the Rogue Cultivator Inn in Marsh Sea Town. Rumor had it that two new low-level rogue cultivators were responsible.
New low-level rogue cultivators managed to create a spiritual energy vortex? Qi Shao immediately stood up. Coming from the Qi Family Trading House, he knew exactly what a spiritual energy vortex meant. Even the Golden Core protector Wan Leng at the Qi Family Trading House couldn't create one while cultivating.
I have to go see what's going on.
...