Chapter 15: The Way of the Body Cultivator (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

Su Ping was very satisfied with the abilities of Shu Daoren.

However, Su Ping did not quite like the title "Shu Daoren."

Because he had already made a decision.

He wanted this title for himself! When he returned to reality, the extraordinary persona he would forge using the abilities of Spirit Mouse Xiaobai and Xiaohui would be named Shu Daoren!

Shu Daoren did not know this and assumed it was just one of Su Ping's quirks.

Having already passed his seventieth birthday, he no longer had the spirit to fuss over such empty names, so he hurriedly nodded and agreed.

This Old Master Hong, who had thought he would only be able to spend his old age in Chishao Town, would certainly not pass up the opportunity to settle down in Jinque City.

Only big cities offered big opportunities.

Furthermore, while Su Ping's status as an Inspector might be categorized as a failure in the eyes of Immortal Sect disciples.

In the eyes of Loose Cultivators and those on the Side-Door Path who had not entered the Dao, he was a massive golden thigh to cling to!

After Su Ping allowed Shu Daoren—who had changed his name to Daoist Hong—to celebrate his seventieth birthday and then take his family to Jinque City.

Su Ping took a detour and headed toward the Nine Leaves Market once again.

He had the caravan stop outside the mountains and, following the route from last time, saw this small market once more.

Su Ping found the old Cultivator from Yunbao Pavilion in the market.

"Hmm?"

"Daoist, you actually have a way to obtain so much white sugar!"

The old Cultivator recognized Su Ping as the fellow Daoist who had bought Waste Pills.

This time, he had assumed the man was finally here to buy Dharma Artifacts or Talismans.

He had not expected the other party to be here to sell.

However, the white sugar Su Ping wanted to sell still caught the old Cultivator's attention.

The territory under the jurisdiction of the Chiyuan Immortal Sect did not have any regions that produced the raw materials for white sugar.

Most white sugar and similar goods came from merchant caravans from places like Nanhuang and Donghai.

These caravans often followed massive Immortal Boats to travel between various regions.

They generally only stopped at the most prosperous major cities of the Immortal Sects.

The old Cultivator guessed that Su Ping might have connections with some caravan figures, allowing him to obtain a portion of white sugar to resell and earn a price difference.

"Daoist, I have inspected this batch of white sugar; the quality is very good, but the raw material seems to lack Spirit Qi, which is a slight flaw... I can only give you the price for mid-grade."

"It cannot compare to the top-grade white sugar that can be used as an auxiliary ingredient for Blood Qi Pills."

"However, based on the purchase price of mid-grade white sugar that our Yun Family paid at the Immortal Sect's main market last time."

"Our Yunbao Pavilion is willing to buy all of this white sugar at one Spirit Stone per hundred catties."

"And... Daoist, if you can bring more white sugar in the future, as long as the quality is not lower than this batch, our Yunbao Pavilion will buy it at the market price!"

The old Cultivator calculated in his heart and gave what he felt was a fair offer.

At this price, the Yun Family saved on travel expenses and the entry fee to the main market.

And since Su Ping could bring out so much white sugar to sell, he would certainly be able to earn a profit from the price difference.

Furthermore, their Yun Family had their own alchemists; white sugar could not only be made into sweets that Cultivators enjoyed to satisfy their cravings.

It could also be used as an auxiliary ingredient for low-grade pills like Inedia Pills and Vitality Pills.

No matter how you looked at it, this transaction was a win-win!

Thus, he offered this fair price, also hoping to establish a long-term trading relationship.

As for Su Ping.

This transaction was merely a test, and the fact that white sugar could be exchanged for Spirit Stones was enough to motivate him to continue reselling.

After all, the production of white sugar was limited in this region.

On Water Blue Star, it was available in massive, unlimited quantities! Listening to the old Cultivator's words, Su Ping muttered to himself, wondering if this old Cultivator at Yunbao Pavilion would still dare to boast about being able to take it all if he shipped over tens of thousands of tons of white sugar at once!

Of course, Su Ping was just complaining internally.

He understood the principle that things are valued for their scarcity and that an oversupply would lead to a drop in price.

Besides, given his current cultivation and status... a transaction involving a few dozen Spirit Stones was fine.

Once it involved too many Spirit Stones, it was hard to say what kind of trouble it might attract!

Stay steady! Don't get reckless!

After exchanging the white sugar for Spirit Stones, Su Ping began chatting with the old Cultivator about the methods of a Body Cultivator.

"Daoist, are you planning to become a Body Cultivator?"

"That is a laborious task, and Body Cultivation becomes more expensive in terms of Spirit Stones the further you go."

"However, if you just grit your teeth and make an entry, it is indeed very beneficial to the body; at least those Body Cultivators won't have to lean against the wall when they leave Xianmiao Pavilion."

The old Cultivator seemed to see through Su Ping's real reason for wanting to be a Body Cultivator, and with a chuckle, he found a Jade Slip from behind the counter.

"Ten Directions Body Strengthening Technique!"

"A Qi Refining stage Body Cultivation method passed down from the Ten Directions Sect, an ancient major sect in the Nanhuang region."

"It has no special requirements for Spirit Roots; even those with Inferior Spirit Roots can practice it, as long as one is willing to endure hardship, one can make an entry."

"Of course, if you don't intend to break through, you can also rely on Blood Qi Pills and Demon Beast meat to rapidly increase your progress."

The old Cultivator paused here and said, "However... I suggest that you do not seek shortcuts, Daoist. If you happen to have the opportunity to achieve something in Body Cultivation, it will be beneficial for your future breakthroughs in major realms."

"Moreover, after Foundation Establishment, this Body Strengthening Technique can seamlessly transition into the Foundation Establishment technique, the Ten Directions Undying Body."

"That is a top-tier Body Cultivation method, even in Nanhuang and our Central Spirit Domain!"

As the old Cultivator said this, a trace of longing seemed to appear in his eyes.

"Only the most elite Body Cultivation geniuses have even a sliver of a possibility of practicing the Ten Directions Undying Body."

"Daoist, you think too highly of me!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ping hurriedly shook his head with a smile, acting humble.

In his heart, he had already decided to accept the old Cultivator's suggestion and practice this Ten Directions Body Strengthening Art.

Su Ping had heard of this cultivation method before when he was in the Outer Sect of the Immortal Sect, and it was not much different from the old Cultivator's introduction.

The Chiyuan Immortal Sect had an Inner Sect prodigy who practiced this Body Cultivator method and had used it to make a name for himself for many years.

Furthermore, Su Ping was very fond of the setting where one could increase progress just by popping pills.

He already had a very clear sense of his own talent.

He did not think there would be any exception when it came to the more difficult path of Body Refining.

Therefore... when it comes to cultivation, he could only rely on Purification Spirit Medicine and Waste Pills to cheat!

Su Ping took out five Spirit Stones to purchase this Chuangu Jade Slip.

The old Cultivator threw in various secret medicine formulas useful for Body Refining as a bonus.

Afterwards, not intending to attract too much attention, Su Ping did not continue to purchase Waste Pills and ordinary beasts there; after painting a big picture for the old Cultivator about continuing to sell white sugar, he drifted away from the Market.

"Shopkeeper."

"The Old Ancestor from the Immortal Sect sent over a portrait; this Daoist should be the Inspector recently sent down to Jinque City."

"Inspector?"

Upon hearing this, the old Cultivator's heart stirred, but he quickly shook his head again:

"Not worth it, not worth it!"

"With the white sugar business, he cannot possibly have contact with the Immortal Boat's merchant guild; reselling it would yield at most a ten percent profit."

"Even if it were scaled up, having a hundred or so Spirit Stones left over in a year would be the limit."

"Moreover, for him to be able to access this business, it means he has at least one or two acquaintances in key positions."

"My Yun Family is too small; there is no need to get involved in this, it is better to prioritize maintaining good relations."

The old Cultivator took a light sip of tea and made his judgment.

In Nine Leaves Mountain.

Su Ping hid in a large tree, and after confirming that no Cultivator was following him, he walked out of Nine Leaves Mountain to rendezvous with the caravan.

After returning to Jinque City, Su Ping deliberately let the news out that he was preparing to practice Body Refining.

Sure enough, the news was released in the afternoon.

The gifts from various families arrived at Linyue Villa that evening.

What they sent was basically related to the medicinal herbs needed for Body Refining; Su Ping did not need to send anyone to purchase them, as the requirements for several types of Body Refining secret medicines were already gathered.

This made Su Ping feel the beauty of power once again.

Even if this power was only effective against those noble families composed of mortals!

During the new book period, I really need everyone's support, especially follow-up reading, which is very important! If you like this book, please try not to hoard it for now! 〒_〒

(End of this chapter)