Chapter 45: Building a Great Wall for Cangyuan Jie

Qin Yu fell into contemplation. At his current rate of earning spiritual stones, buying a Xuan‑level Longevity Spirit Medicine would take at least one or two years.

However, there are only a little over twenty days left before he returns to Blue Star. By then his lifespan will be down to a month—wouldn't that leave him only to wait for death?

"Cough, I'll go see the elder when I truly need it," Qin Yu cleared his throat lightly and said. He currently can't afford it, because the required number of spiritual stones is enormous.

Moreover, each Longevity Spirit Medicine is extremely rare—practically priceless. Even if he bought one at this price, he'd owe the Outer Gate Grand Elder a favor.

"I choose this Myriad Path Tree; it greatly benefits cultivation," Qin Yu raised his right hand and pointed at the ancient tree glowing with emerald light.

The Outer Gate Grand Elder nodded slightly. Though he didn't understand why Qin Yu needed Longevity Spirit Medicine, he had already effectively subsidized a large amount of spiritual stones. Purchasing it for an elder traveling outside requires expending a favor.

Adding five hundred thousand spiritual stones, it's truly just an entry‑level price. He had lowered the price as much as possible, assuming Qin Yu couldn't muster the sum. At this tier, local cultivation families would scramble to buy the spirit medicine, fighting for a sliver of hope for their top talents, even at the cost of bankrupting themselves. Hence, at auction the price would be at least six to seven hundred thousand spiritual stones.

The Grand Elder had already lowered his own status and voluntarily offered a solution, but he couldn't resolve the Longevity Spirit Medicine issue in one go. Otherwise, he would appear too humble and not be taken seriously.

"Fine." The Grand Elder pushed with his right hand, and the emerald Myriad Path Tree slowly descended onto the flying boat, its green leaves swaying in the wind. A faint Dao essence floated out, wrapping around Qin Yu. He seemed to have an insight, feeling that long‑term companionship with this tree would indeed aid his cultivation.

"Since the reward handover is complete, I'll take my leave now," the Outer Gate Grand Elder said with a slight smile before departing, expressing goodwill. "If you ever need anything, feel free to come to me; don't worry about trouble—anything I can solve, I can basically handle."

He was very optimistic about Qin Yu's future. With three seniors stationed for him, he would surely become a high‑ranking member of the sect, even if the Sect Master hadn't taken a liking to his talent; the future remained promising. As his words ended, the Grand Elder turned into a streak of light and vanished on the spot.

Qi Tai remained silent at that moment. The thought lingered in his mind—such a dutiful disciple, yet not his…—and a surge of anger rose within him.

"Bzzzz!" The flying boat gently touched down. On a mist‑shrouded peak covered with greenery, ancient trees stood, and the occasional cry of an Immortal Crane echoed, carrying a hint of celestial essence. The two stepped off the boat, and Qi Tai gave a brief introduction: "This is Xuan Yang Peak, the residence of the Sect Master's lineage. Since the Founding Ancestor couldn't keep you by his side, we placed you here first."

"For now, stay in the Sect Master's Hall; Yang Hao's senior disciple is also there and can teach you the early cultivation steps." "Moreover, to become a True Disciple you need to earn a thousand points in the Inner Gate, or break into the Spirit Realm before age thirty. Even ranking first in the Inner Gate Assessment doesn't guarantee becoming a True Disciple."

"According to the path the Founding Ancestor set for you, he wants you to constantly hone yourself; he can only be your mentor and open your doubts," Qin Yu said while listening to Qi Tai, and simultaneously edited a post in the forum he had previously made: "Following my family's advice, I single‑handedly repelled the beast tide and secured first place in the Outer Gate Grand Competition."

"I just became an Inner Gate Disciple and a Gate‑Closing Disciple of the sect's Supreme Elder, yet my master disregards basic resources, urgently needs money, and my strength is weak—what should I do?" Qin Yu didn't broadcast the news that he would return to Blue Star. Otherwise it would be too shocking. Even though only a few believe he has transmigrated into a fantasy world, if they find out, he could still be exposed.

After all, before his departure, Rong Cheng was already bustling, searching for some benefactor or the like. Most crucially, his physical body on Blue Star is frail; if anyone notices his return trip, it could cause a massive uproar.

At this moment, a few familiar faces replied below. Primordial Spirit activated: "OP, stop daydreaming. You've already been taken as a disciple by the Supreme Elder; your talent is unparalleled—how could you not be given cultivation resources?"

Qin Yu saw this and fell silent. Venerable Yang appeared, pulling out a Heavenly Step Spirit Medicine; whenever it can be devoured, he takes it—his skill was indeed astonishing. Yet he overlooked one issue: Qin Yu couldn't use it now. Moreover, refining within the sect means doing the work oneself, earning a comfortable living.

Steady, don't go wild: "I don't know if this is real or not, but it does feel like raising an otherworldly digital pet. I can only say, OP, stay steady, don't go wild; even if they're P's pictures, post a few more, I'd like to see more."

"Seconded above, this OP is pure fun‑seeker, constantly developing new routes that give us a sense of participation." "According to Blue Star novels, the fastest way to earn spiritual stones in a fantasy novel is definitely alchemy. Since the OP single‑handedly repelled the beast tide, destiny must be on his side, his talent extraordinary; with such luck in alchemy, wouldn't his pills crit and ship out? This earning speed is soaring."

"That's too low‑level; my suggestion is to see if the OP's world has any alien races, just like Emperor Qin repelled the Xiongnu—build a Great Wall outright, pool funds from all the Dao traditions; the profit would be endless."

"Add a highest‑peak elevator sightseeing project; I doubt low‑level cultivators who can't fly wouldn't be interested. As long as one's strength is sufficient, building it in a fantasy world requires no effort, and its gold‑attracting power is iron‑strong." "…"

Qin Yu kept scrolling through these comments; this batch of netizens… truly fierce, the suggestions kept bouncing in his mind. 【General suggestion: try alchemy; as long as the steps and timing are correct, the success rate is 100%, and the pills crit—both quantity and quality far exceed those of the same tier.】

【General suggestion: build a Great Wall for Cangyuan Jie to repel the myriad races; each persuaded Dao tradition's probability increases by fifty percent, and funding doubles, providing you with profit, and anyone who opposes you will be suppressed, the consequence being offending the myriad races.】

【General suggestion: highest‑peak elevator sightseeing plan…】

Qin Yu's eyes lit up; aside from that useless sightseeing plan, the other two were highly useful, and building the Great Wall could indeed be considered once his strength grew. Then, uniting a front, rallying hundreds of sects to co‑build the wall against the myriad races—wouldn't that make him rich overnight?

But for now, he could only honestly start alchemy, earn more spiritual stones, and before leaving exchange for a Longevity Spirit Medicine. "Accept alchemy suggestion; defer the Great Wall suggestion," Qin Yu replied inwardly.

But… at that moment, at the entrance of the Sect Master's Hall, a stunning girl in a snow‑white short skirt stood, her face as cold as frost, exceedingly beautiful.