Chapter 102: Passerby Affected by the Cultivation Novel (8)

After three months of study, Jiang Yue has gained some understanding of the cultivation world. What Jiang Yue lacks now is cultivation techniques, spells, and magical artifacts. The Scripture Pavilion is very well guarded, and there is basically no other way to obtain them except through official channels. Unlike miscellaneous books, which can be copied, cultivation techniques and spells are all obtained through jade slips, so there is no way to get them for free.

There are only two paths now: one is to slowly accumulate contribution points and exchange them, and the other is to try to buy them at the market. However, even if you have money, good cultivation techniques and magic weapons are very expensive at the market, and you also have to prevent others from killing you to steal your treasures. Jiang Yue finally understood why some people still didn't run away when this sect was so corrupt. It can only be said that things are even worse outside.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Yue had been working for a month and had accumulated 300 contribution points. After exchanging them for the three spells—Lightness Technique, Golden Needle Technique, and Wooden Armor Technique—she had spent all her contribution points. If she had a character panel, Jiang Yue's attributes would look like this:

Character Panel

Name: Jiang Yue

[Spiritual Roots: Metal, Fire, Wood]

[Technique: Spirit Guiding Technique]

[Realm: Qi Refining Level 2: 34% Martial Arts: Organ Refining Realm]

[Spells: Lightness Spell Beginner 0/100%, Golden Needle Spell Beginner 0/100%, Wooden Armor Spell Beginner 0/100%]

[Pseudo-supernatural abilities: Increased absorption of spiritual energy, constant concealment]

The three spells cover speed, attack, and defense respectively. Jiang Yue originally wanted to choose a spell that allows short-term flight or flying on a sword, but these all require strong spiritual power. In the early stage of Qi Refining, she probably wouldn't have enough spiritual power to just levitate. Only in the late stage of Qi Refining can she fly on objects, and only after Foundation Establishment can she fly on her own. If she wanted to fly, she would still have a long way to go.

After changing the spell, he went back to his room to study it. There was no speed-up when studying spells, and it wasn't until half a month later that he was able to barely cast a Lightness Spell. That speed was unbelievable.

Half a year later, Jiang Yue's cultivation level reached the third level of Qi Refining, and she had also mastered three spells to a minor degree. She had now fully mastered the Spirit Guiding Technique. The problem Jiang Yue faced was changing her cultivation method. She originally wanted to go directly to the Cultivation Method Pavilion to exchange for one, but after inquiring, she discovered that almost all the Golden Spirit Roots in the sect were cultivating the cultivation methods created by the elders. Those who cultivated them had all encountered some problems. Knowing this, Jiang Yue gave up the idea.

This was blatant experimentation using the disciples' lives. The sect leader didn't care, and the disciples couldn't do anything about it. Jiang Yue didn't meddle in other people's business either. She just planned to go to the market. While reading in the Scripture Pavilion, Jiang Yue learned about the "Five Spirits Technique".

This cultivation technique is also widely circulated, and the protagonist also cultivates this technique. Later on, it can also complete and upgrade spiritual roots. The protagonist upgraded from a miscellaneous five spiritual roots to a chaotic five spiritual roots. Jiang Yue didn't expect to be able to upgrade to the highest level, but after completing the spiritual roots and with her own cultivation speed bonus, it was already quite remarkable.

Unfortunately, the sect didn't have this cultivation manual, so she had to buy it at the market. Jiang Yue guessed that it was that elder's doing again. After making her decision, she exchanged her contribution points for thirty spirit stones. According to her senior brother in the sect, one could earn more than a hundred spirit stones a year by farming in the market. In terms of income, sect disciples were even less than some independent cultivators.

The next day, Jiang Yue and several fellow disciples set off for the market. Jiang Yue was on edge the whole way, and her cautious expression made her companions laugh. After laughing, one of the senior brothers said to Jiang Yue, "Junior sister, don't be nervous. Do you see the disciple robes we are wearing? The thieves won't rob us."

Jiang Yue remained vigilant, looking at her senior brother and asking, "Although the sect has some deterrent power, there are always some desperate people who aren't afraid, right?"

After Jiang Yue finished speaking, the others laughed even louder. One of the senior sisters laughed so hard she couldn't straighten up: "Haha, junior sister, you're killing me! It's not about that at all."

“Junior sister, look at your clothes. They’re the outer disciple’s uniform of the Qingyang Sect. Do you know what people outside say about us? They say Qingyang Sect disciples are poorer than dogs. They say that robbing us is less profitable than killing a demon beast, and you’d risk being chased down. If you don’t wear these clothes, and you’re robbed by a rogue, and you shout, ‘I’m a Qingyang Sect disciple,’ they might just turn around and leave, cursing you as they go.”

After the junior sister finished speaking, everyone smiled knowingly. Jiang Yue also relaxed a bit. After walking for most of the day, the group arrived at their destination. One of the senior brothers asked, "Are we going to stay together or split up?"

"Let's split up. We all have different things to do. Let's meet at the market entrance at 5 PM."

After discussing it, the group split up. Jiang Yue found a place to disguise herself, but didn't change her clothes, since there were many disciples of the Qingyang Sect, and it was impossible for anyone to recognize everyone.

The market is a street with shops on both sides and some stalls in the middle of the road. Most of the businesses belong to the Qingyang Sect, while the rest are rented to cultivation families and independent cultivators who do business here year-round. Most of the shops sell raw materials, talismans, and magical artifacts. There is also a bookstore that specializes in selling cultivation techniques and spells, as well as two restaurants and inns that provide food and lodging for people.

Jiang Yue didn't wander around and went straight to the bookstore. There was no need to choose any particular store; there was only one in the entire market. This store had a very powerful background, and no one dared to cause trouble here. Upon entering, she found a bright hall that could easily accommodate dozens of people without feeling crowded. Looking up, she saw a large counter, and there were also some small private rooms on both sides. Jiang Yue also saw servants dressed in uniform blue robes guarding the door.

After the person inside came out, the jade slip was returned to the attendant, who then bowed and took it from the guest. Finally, the attendant saw the guest out. After standing for a while, an attendant came over and said, "What would you like to see, sir? Would you like me to introduce it to you? Our shop's products will definitely satisfy you."

Do you have the "Five Elements Manual" here? If so, how much does it cost?

"Yes, the complete 'Five Elements Technique' costs 500 spirit stones, or you can buy it in layers. The 'Five Elements Technique' has nine layers in total, and you can cultivate it to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Layers 1-3 cost 30 spirit stones, layers 4-6 cost 200 spirit stones, and layers 7-9 cost 300 spirit stones."

Jiang Yue took out 30 spirit stones and handed them to the attendant beside her: "I want floors 1 to 3." The attendant took the spirit stones from Jiang Yue, told her to wait a moment, and left with the spirit stones. After a while, he came back with a tray containing a jade slip and a pot of tea, and led Jiang Yue to a small private room.

After putting down her things, she left. Jiang Yue sat down, picked up the jade slip, and stuck it to her forehead. A cultivation technique was immediately transmitted into her mind. Although it was only three levels, it still took Jiang Yue a while to memorize it. She checked the time and found that half an hour had passed. The attendant said she could stay for two hours, and the spiritual energy here was also very abundant. Jiang Yue thought for a moment and decided not to waste it, so she began to cultivate the technique.