Chapter 20 – Becoming Qingyunzi’s Disciple, Obtaining the Spirit Fields Blessed Land

Wasn’t this exactly why Su Xing had gone through all this trouble — to take this old man as his master?

Though it was only as a registered disciple, the benefits would surely surpass even the Shennong Spirit Cultivation Technique he’d previously obtained.

So Su Xing didn’t hesitate. He immediately bowed and said:

“This disciple greets his master!”

Qingyunzi stroked his long beard with a pleased smile and said:

“Now that you have entered my tutelage, your master has several gifts to bestow upon you!”

“The first gift is an immortal technique called the 《Shennong Spirit Cultivation Technique》. Your master obtained it by chance and spent a thousand years painstakingly studying it, yet was still unable to cultivate it to perfection…”

“I see that you possess considerable talent in the way of farming, so I shall bestow this immortal technique upon you. If you can cultivate it to perfection, you will be able to claim a place for yourself among the three thousand worlds!”

With that, Qingyunzi handed Su Xing a jade slip inscribed with the Shennong Spirit Cultivation Technique.

“Thank you, Master!”

Su Xing eagerly accepted it. He knew full well that this Shennong Spirit Cultivation Technique was worth ten billion energy points! If he had to bring it back through the simulator, who knew how long it would take to save up that much. But obtaining it directly in the real world meant he didn’t need to spend any energy at all.

Qingyunzi nodded slightly and continued:

“The second gift is this portable Three-Inch Blessed Land!”

“Though this Three-Inch Blessed Land contains only a small hilltop spanning three hundred thirty meters in circumference, the hill is rich in spiritual energy with clear waters and lush greenery — perfectly suited for your study of spirit cultivation techniques!”

With that, Qingyunzi extended a finger, and a seal mark touched Su Xing’s forehead before merging into his body.

Su Xing felt an immediate connection. He was completely linked to this pocket dimension, able to sense every movement within it.

“Hiss… This means I essentially own this entire dungeon instance? And I can enter and exit at will?”

Su Xing was once again shocked by the abilities of this bargain-deal master of his.

Qingyunzi then produced a token and handed it to Su Xing, saying:

“The third gift is the Azure Cloud Token of the Azure Cloud Sect. Though you are merely my registered disciple, your status within the sect is not low. Once you cultivate to the Void Return realm, you may become my formal disciple. At that time, simply make your way to the Azure Cloud Sect in the Azure Cloud Realm!”

Su Xing took the ancient-looking token, feeling a surge of excitement.

The Azure Cloud Sect was clearly a legitimate immortal cultivation sect. It must contain abundant cultivation resources — if he could gain entry to the sect, he’d strike it rich.

Unfortunately, Qingyunzi had set a goal for him: he needed to break through to the Void Return realm before he could visit the Azure Cloud Sect, and that was still far too distant for Su Xing.

After presenting the three gifts, Qingyunzi asked:

“Disciple, is there anything else you wish to ask?”

Su Xing thought for a moment and said:

“Master, I still lack a superior cultivation technique… And didn’t you say I’m suited for alchemy? But I don’t have any alchemy arts either…”

Qingyunzi listened and nodded, then handed over another jade slip, saying:

“Your master is not versed in the way of alchemy. I merely happened to obtain this Seperation Fire Alchemy Scripture, which records three hundred and sixty pill formulas — enough for you to study…”

Su Xing hurriedly accepted this alchemy art. The way of alchemy was absolutely crucial for him right now.

Whether it was enhancing his own strength or selling pills for money to exchange for energy, it was an excellent path.

Qingyunzi finally said:

“As for a superior cultivation technique, you should know that biting off more than you can chew leads to nothing. You already have the Eternal Spring Art, which is sufficient for you to cultivate all the way to the Void Return realm and will benefit you greatly. Once you have cultivated this technique to perfection, come find your master then!”

With that, Qingyunzi waved his sleeve, and his entire form slowly dissolved into the pocket dimension.

His laughter still echoed through the air:

“A wandering Daoist drifts freely, roaming the paths for three thousand years… How delightful! How delightful~”

Su Xing stared at his vanished master, completely dumbfounded.

“Master, I haven’t even gotten on the bus yet!”

“Ah, pfft! Master, my technique is only an incomplete version! It’s nowhere near enough to cultivate to the Void Return realm!”

Su Xing shouted desperately, but received no response whatsoever.

Su Xing’s face immediately darkened as he grumbled:

“Damn it! Acting all like some reclusive sage… How come he didn’t even give me a proper cultivation technique?”

Su Xing was somewhat speechless. His Eternal Spring Art was only half-complete — it simply wasn’t enough for him to cultivate to the Void Return realm.

Su Xing let out a light sigh, then headed toward the thatched cottage to see if his master had left him any other assets.

After searching for a long while, he found only a few bags of seeds, a worn-out alchemy furnace, and several hundred spirit stones.

“Sigh… Are these few spirit stones supposed to be enough for me to cultivate to the Void Return realm?”

Su Xing was immediately exasperated. These few hundred spirit stones, combined with the two hundred he’d previously saved up, didn’t even amount to a thousand in total.

It would be impressive enough if they could get him through to the Golden Core stage… As for Void Return, that was still far too distant!

“Oh well, it’s nothing more than running a few hundred more simulations. If I bring out a bit of cultivation each time, I’ll eventually break through to Void Return!”

Su Xing consoled himself with this thought.

“But finding the second half of the Eternal Spring Art needs to be put on the agenda…”

Su Xing rubbed his chin. The Eternal Spring Art had come from that mysterious organization, and if he wanted to find the latter half, he would certainly need to make contact with them.

After sorting through the assets his bargain-deal master had left behind, Su Xing began carefully examining this “Three-Inch Blessed Land.”

Just as Qingyunzi had said, this blessed land spanned a three hundred thirty meters in circumference, totaling roughly five hundred mu in area.

However, the blessed land was mostly covered with trees and weeds. The cultivable spirit fields that had been cleared amounted to only a dozen or so mu.

But regardless, this portable blessed land was absolutely an invaluable treasure for Su Xing!

With a thought, Su Xing left the Azure Cloud Spirit Fields blessed land and returned to the real world.

By now, night had fallen outside. The moment Su Xing emerged, he saw Jin Congxue waiting nearby.

“Su Xing, you’ve finally come out!”

Jin Congxue said excitedly.

After chatting with Jin Congxue for a while, Su Xing asked:

“Congxue, those spirit stones are useless to you but very valuable to me. I’d like to trade fifty jin of spirit rice for your fifty spirit stones — would that be alright?”

Jin Congxue shook her head and said:

“I only received these rewards because of your help. I should be giving you half anyway!”

With that, Jin Congxue handed fifty spirit stones to Su Xing.

Su Xing didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted them directly.

For Su Xing right now, spirit rice could be obtained through farming — it was a renewable resource.

But spirit stones — Su Xing hadn’t found any other way to acquire them. They diminished with every use, making each one precious.

Jin Congxue glanced at the sky and said:

“Su Xing, it’s getting late! Let’s head back to the city first!”

Su Xing nodded in agreement and returned to Jinling City with Jin Congxue.

Time in the Azure Cloud Spirit Fields dungeon flowed at a one-to-one ratio with the real world.

By now, the date in the outside world was already November 26th. The simulation cooldown had finished, so Su Xing chose to simulate without hesitation.

“Begin simulation!”

【1,200 energy points consumed. Remaining energy: 2,680 points. Remaining simulations: unlimited.】

【Simulation begins!】

【Drawing a white talent costs 100 energy points. A green talent costs 1,000 energy points. Would you like to draw?】

“Draw a green talent!”

【Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the green talent: Mr. Mighty!】