Starting Cultivation During a Trip

“Brother, you’ve come to the right place today. These treasures are not something you see every day.”

Zhang Fan and the others gathered around as Zhao Menglang opened the boxes one by one.

“So many?” Meng Qiwu glanced over, his eyes lighting up.

There were as many as nine Magic Seal Treasure Fragments, whereas in other shops, it was hard to find even one.

“I’ve collected these over the years; half of them were brought out from Qinling.” Zhao Menglang said in a lowered voice.

Meng Qiwu felt a stir in his heart and couldn’t help but say, “Uncle Zhao, you truly have connections, even with the Great Demons of Qinling!?”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan and Li Yishan exchanged glances, showing a peculiar expression.

This Zhao Menglang was evidently not an ordinary businessman.

Demons and Ghosts of the world, all hidden within the Mountains and Seas.

Nowadays, there aren’t many Demons and Ghosts in the Red Dust of Mortal World. However, secret realms with demons and Spirit Monsters like Ailao Mountain, the Three Thousand Miles of Qinling, Changbai Mountain, Hundred Thousand Mountains, and the Land of Demons in Bashu, are hidden away and thriving.

The Three Thousand Miles of Qinling is one of the three major Dragon Veins of Hua Country and is particularly special compared to other secret realms. Even the number of Demons and Ghosts there ranks among the top three in various secret realms.

If one wishes to hunt for treasures in the Qinling territory, they must forge connections with the earth and heavens.

“You’re teasing me again, just trying to make a living.” Zhao Menglang squinted his eyes and laughed.

“It’s not teasing. I heard from the elders in my sect that the Qinling Demon Leader greatly dislikes humans.” Meng Qiwu said seriously.

Among the major secret realms, those who can stand above many Demons and Ghosts as the strongest are known as Demon Leaders.

Zhang Fan had previously encountered a Demon Leader from the Hundred Thousand Mountains, who was none other than the bald-headed Master Xiang.

The personality and behavior of Demon Leaders vary.

Master Xiang is relatively gentle and low-key, extremely friendly to humans, blending into the Red Dust, holding multiple jobs, even handing out leaflets for college entrance exam tutoring classes.

However, the Qinling Demon Leader is different; he harbors extreme hatred for humans. During the chaotic era of the past, he massacred humans and refined their Primordial Spirits as sustenance.

Because of this, when Cultivators enter Qinling and attempt to unearth treasures, they are likely to face harassment from Qinling Demons and Ghosts.

Even Celestial Masters, when entering Qinling, must adhere to the local rules.

“Qinling Demon Leader… I’ve only seen him once.” Zhao Menglang sighed.

Many years ago, he entered the Three Thousand Miles of Qinling with Xu Xuan Guan. At that time, he was young, and it was then he saw the legendary Qinling Demon Leader.

He was a true Great Demon King, with an astonishing presence that was both fearsome and unforgettable.

It was at that time, with Xu Xuan Guan’s favor, that he received the approval of the Qinling Demon Leader, allowing him to enter and exit, extract treasures underground, and build his current business empire.

“The Qinling Tomb is infamous, akin to Beimang in Luoyang. I’ve always wanted to see it.” Li Yishan suddenly became excited.

“Hmm!?”

Zhao Menglang raised his eyebrows, took a deep look at Li Yishan, and sniffed the air.

“Young man, you have quite a strong scent of earth on you.”

“I advise you against such thoughts. What Meng said is true; the Qinling Demon Leader is extremely hostile towards humans. He has secluded himself in the Three Thousand Miles of Qinling, not emerging for the last sixty years. Whoever breaks his rules will pay a heavy price.” Zhao Menglang warned.

“Sixty years without setting foot in the Red Dust, this Qinling Demon Leader truly has enduring patience.” Zhang Fan couldn’t help but say.

“It’s not that he doesn’t want to come out; it’s that he doesn’t dare.” Meng Qiwu suddenly remarked.

“Doesn’t dare?”

“Yes, sixty years ago, he went to Dongyue…”

“Sixty years ago, Dongyue…”

The timing and location naturally invite connections.

“Indeed, it was the most watched battle of the last century, the former world’s number one master against the current world’s number one master.” Meng Qiwu said in a deep voice.

The battle between the Three Corpses Daoist and Transcendent Zhenren captivated the world, naturally attracting countless masters to watch.

In that year, on that day, those who could ascend to Dongyue were all exceptional figures unparalleled in the world, including the Qinling Demon Leader.

“He was slapped across the air by Transcendent Zhenren, even breaking the horns on his head. Since then, he has hidden in the Three Thousand Miles of Qinling, not emerging for sixty years.”

“Truly a Jiazi Demon-Vanquishing!” Zhang Fan marveled.

After the battle at the peak of Dongyue, the Demons and Ghosts in the world’s secret realms became much more low-key, while the Wuwei Sect has remained hidden for sixty years.

This is the weight of Transcendent Zhenren.

“That Old Demon King has been holding a grudge for sixty years…” Meng Qiwu also looked at Li Yishan.

A normal person holding a grudge for sixty years might have become psychologically deranged.

“I’m just speaking out of turn.” Li Yishan laughed awkwardly.

“Let’s look at the items.” Zhao Menglang suggested.

The nine Magic Seal Treasure Fragments, the smallest was only the size of a thumb, while the largest was as big as one-third of a fist.

Each fragment bore marks akin to tree rings, and when observed with Primordial Spirit, one could even smell a faint scent of incense and see a flicker of Spiritual Light.

This was the Incense Fire Spiritual Power lingering on the fragments.

Upgrading a Magical Treasure involves absorbing the Incense Fire Spiritual Power from these fragments, infusing it into one’s own Magical Treasure to become part of its essence over the years.

The efficiency of absorption is naturally highest for Magical Treasures of the same type.

“I wonder which lineage your Magic Seal belongs to, brother?” Zhao Menglang couldn’t help but ask.

Different Magic Seals have different functions, materials, Dharma Lineages, and attributes, resulting in vastly different fusion effects.

The Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Gold Seal belongs to the Mighty Spirit lineage with Demon-Suppressing capabilities and is refined with Profound Gold.