Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 120: Chapter 50: Taking Up the Position of Honored Guest Elder

Zhou Buqi was wearing a brocade robe, exuding a majestic aura.

Indeed, he is the Chief Steward managing the mundane affairs of White Cloud Immortal City.

”Greetings, Chief Steward!” Zhou Xun, together with the middle-aged steward of rental properties, stood up and saluted Zhou Buqi.

”No need for formalities!”

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, indicating the two to sit down.

Once the three were seated, Zhou Buqi touched his waist, and with a flash of white light, a delicate jade box appeared in his hand.

Immediately, he passed it to Zhou Xun:

”Alchemist Zhou breaking through to Foundation Establishment is indeed a great event for White Cloud Immortal City. On behalf of the Immortal City, I present a ’Cyan Spirit Pill’ as a token of congratulations!”

The Cyan Spirit Pill, a Tier Two Middle-Grade Tier-Breaking Elixir, aids in breaking through the early-stage Foundation Establishment.

It is a coveted treasure for early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, valued at over ten thousand spirit stones.

In the past, when Zhou Xun hunted a Tier Two Demon Pill at Hundred Savage Mountain, he killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They committed those acts of tribulation cultivation to accumulate spirit stones, intending to purchase a Cyan Spirit Pill to break through to middle-stage Foundation Establishment.

Such a precious gift shows Zhou Buqi’s sincerity.

Even the middle-aged rental steward was extremely envious.

His current cultivation is precisely at the third-layer Foundation Establishment, and he greatly desires this Cyan Spirit Pill.

He didn’t expect that the Immortal City would directly present such treasures to recruit Zhou Xun.

This made him quite astounded.

”Such a precious gift, I am undeserving!”

Zhou Xun wished to refuse, yet the Cyan Spirit Pill was too important, capable of saving him several years of cultivation in the Foundation Establishment stage, so he accepted it.

”Though the ’Cyan Spirit Pill’ is important, it is ultimately a dead object; giving it to Alchemist Zhou is a hero matched with a treasure sword, rightly deserving!”

”Moreover, I was once deceived by the Wu Family’s Grand Elder, causing some unpleasantness between us; let this pill serve as a slight compensation, and I hope Alchemist Zhou does not take it to heart!”

Zhou Buqi spoke with a hint of apology.

”The ignorant are not guilty, Chief Steward spoke too heavily; all matters of the past were stirred up by the Wu Family!” Zhou Xun smiled indifferently, speaking without concern.

Now that he was in White Cloud Immortal City, he naturally couldn’t oppose Zhou Buqi, as it wasn’t in his interest.

However, if given the chance, he certainly wouldn’t let it slide.

He is not one to repay grievances with kindness.

Seeing Zhou Xun accept the Cyan Spirit Pill, Zhou Buqi nodded satisfactorily.

Then he said:

”To my knowledge, Alchemist Zhou has not joined any faction, correct?”

”Indeed!” Zhou Xun nodded.

”Consider joining our White Cloud Immortal City. With your abilities, you’d be treated as a middle-ranking honored guest elder; what do you think?”

Zhou Buqi said, taking a sip of spirit tea, his eyes filled with expectation.

”Middle-ranking honored guest elder?”

Zhou Xun wasn’t very familiar with the honored guest system of White Cloud Immortal City.

”Our Immortal City has the honored guests divided into three ranks: low, middle, and high. A low-ranking honored guest enjoys a free Tier Two Low-Grade Cave Mansion, with an annual salary of five hundred spirit stones!”

”A middle-ranking honored guest enjoys a free Tier Two Middle-Grade Cave Mansion, with an annual salary of one thousand spirit stones!”

”In addition, our Immortal City’s Library Pavilion and Yunlu Hall are open to Daoist friends. All shops under White Cloud Immortal City offer a 10% discount on purchases of treasures!”

”What say you, Daoist?”

White Cloud Immortal City’s Library Pavilion was well-known to Zhou Xun, filled with top cultivation techniques, rare secret techniques, and mysteries of the cultivation realm.

Zhou Xun had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, needing to select a main cultivation technique, and joining the Library Pavilion would naturally solve this problem.

As for Yunlu Hall, it is the place where missions are released within White Cloud Immortal City.

As long as you have enough contribution points, even seeking guidance from a fake pill cultivator is possible.

’My spiritual root is now at Middle-Grade Extreme, requiring quasi-third tier spirit medicine to continue enhancement!’

’White Cloud Immortal City’s quasi-third tier treasures rarely circulate externally, mostly within the city; joining is the best choice for enhancing aptitude.’

’Not to mention the benefits of the Library Pavilion!’

After a moment of consideration, Zhou Xun agreed.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Buqi was overjoyed and said:

”For Daoist Zhou joining for the first time, you have the privilege to select one cultivation technique or secret technique from the Library Pavilion, and that Tier Two Cave Mansion; Daoist, do take time to choose!”

Then he took out a palm-sized, entirely cyan token and handed it to Zhou Xun:

”This is your honored guest token. After refinement, you can use it to enter the Library Pavilion and other places!”

Zhou Xun accepted and stored it in his storage bag.

After this, Zhou Buqi explained many matters needing attention during Foundation Establishment stage cultivation to Zhou Xun.

Many were highly profound secrets.

Which greatly surprised Zhou Xun.

He understood this was Zhou Buqi making amends for the past pursuit.

”Thus, in the future, I might spare you a bit.”

After chatting for half a day, Zhou Xun finally arched his fists and took his leave.

...

Returning to Golden Spring Lane, Zhou Xun met Master Chuyun at the entrance.

From afar, the old master greeted:

”Alchemist Zhou!”

”Oh... you are...?”

Feeling the unusual aura from Zhou Xun.

”You’ve broken through to Foundation Establishment!”

Old Daoist Chuyun looked shocked, his eyes full of envy as he gazed at Zhou Xun:

”Congratulations on Elder Zhou’s successful Foundation Establishment!”

”But merely luck... Plus, you and I are old acquaintances, no need for formality, use the usual address!”

Zhou Xun smiled slightly, generously saying.

”Then I’ve overstepped!” Master Chuyun was flattered, immediately nodding happily.

”Alchemist Zhou breaking through to Foundation Establishment is a great event for Golden Spring Lane; are you planning to hold a Foundation Establishment celebration?”

Generally, cultivators of White Cloud Immortal City enjoy inviting friends and neighbors for a small celebration after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

One, to announce the breakthrough widely and share the joy.

Two, to collect some spirit stones and relieve financial strain.

After all, breaking through to Foundation Establishment is costly, consuming most of a Peak Qi Refining cultivator’s assets.

Even borrowing for Foundation Establishment is not uncommon.

Those friends are happy to attend.

A close Foundation Establishment cultivator greatly enhances their status.

”Just a small gathering, no need for a grand affair!” Zhou Xun thought for a moment and gave his answer.

”At that time, I might trouble Daoist Chuyun to help with hosting!”

”Hahaha, that’s great, I am delighted to do so!” Master Chuyun laughed, naturally agreeing.

Assisting a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a small celebration offers him considerable benefits.

Firstly, it shows his excellent relationship with Zhou Xun, ensuring others respect him due to having a Foundation Establishment cultivator as support.

Secondly, attendees wouldn’t lack prominent shopkeepers and family elders, greatly benefiting Master Chuyun’s network.

Thus, his talisman business would certainly flourish.

Also, he might accumulate enough spirit stones to purchase a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object and achieve a glimpse of the Foundation Establishment Realm.