Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

In the secret chamber of the small courtyard, Lin Tianming sat on the meditation cushion with his palms together, entering a state of deep and self-forgetting cultivation.

Over two months had passed by swiftly, and Lin Tianming's life had been remarkably fulfilling. He spent a few days each month on alchemy and devoted the remainder to arduous cultivation.

Having been in Luoyun Market for over half a year, his cultivation progress was exceedingly slow. Despite consuming many Lingshen Pills, he had barely reached the middle stage of the Qi Cultivation Eighth Level, still some distance from the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.

Seeing that intensive cultivation was not very effective, Lin Tianming decided to emerge from seclusion, as the market assembly was just a few days away and it would be a good opportunity to take a look around.

Exhaling a turbid breath, Lin Tianming stood up and left the secret chamber.

He took out a black conical hat, wore it on his head to conceal some of his cultivation, steadying it at the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement, and walked outside.

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As the day of the market's assembly drew nearer, many cultivators emerging from secluded cultivation left their cave dwellings to attend the auction, noticeably increasing the number of cultivators in the market.

Walking along, Lin Tianming arrived at a square where quite a few cultivators were gathering in small groups.

Among the crowd, a rough-looking burly man began to shout, 'Forming a team to hunt demonic beasts in the Luoyun Mountain Range, still in need of three people, Qi Refining Sixth Level and above are welcome.'

'It's Song Yu forming a team. His strength is not weak and he has rich experience; he always manages to get quite a few good things. Hurry and sign up to join.'

Several Qi Refining cultivators at the Sixth Level heard Song Yu's call and ran over.

Soon after, three cultivators with happy faces emerged, evidently having been successfully selected for Song Yu's team, while a few others looked disappointed, not being selected due to insufficient cultivation and had to search for another team.

Lin Tianming did not linger and continued on his way, preparing to cross the square and head towards the Hundred Treasures Building.

Just as he was about to leave the square, a man in a gray robe blocked Lin Tianming's path.

This man was around fifty, with a cultivation at the Qi Refining Eighth Level and a fairly handsome countenance.

Lin Tianming was very puzzled, quickly recalling in his mind that he had never seen this person before, nor had they interacted. His abrupt obstruction was clearly for a purpose to discuss.

As expected, seeing Lin Tianming did not react excessively, the man in the green robe introduced himself.

'Fellow Daoist, my name is Li Yuancheng, a loose cultivator. May I have a word with you in private?'

Since Lin Tianming was at leisure, he nodded and followed Li Yuancheng to a corner of the square.

Seeing no one around, Li Yuancheng smiled and cupped his fist in greeting;

'I apologize for the abrupt obstruction, Fellow Daoist. Please forgive my rudeness.'

Lin Tianming responded calmly, 'If Fellow Daoist has something to say, just say it. I'm quite busy and don't have much time to engage in idle chatter.'

Seeing that Lin Tianming seemed displeased, Li Yuancheng no longer beat around the bush and started communicating via transmission.

'Fellow Daoist, would you be interested in joining a hunt for demonic beasts? I accidentally discovered a Sky Fei Fruit Tree, but it's guarded by a group of demonic beasts, so I'd like to invite you to join me and retrieve the treasure. What do you say?'

'Sky Fei Fruit!'

'A fruit that can enhance the cultivation of Qi Refining cultivators, its effects not inferior to the Jade Spirit Fruit that Lin Tianming had.'

Hearing what Li Yuancheng said, Lin Tianming was somewhat tempted.

Having cultivated for over half a year, he had been stuck at the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Eighth Level for quite a while, even the Jade Spirit Fruit had been used, and only the Pozhang Pill remained untaken. He wanted to save it for when he reached the peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Level to break through smoothly to another realm, potentially reaching the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining directly.

Although the treasure was appealing, Lin Tianming couldn't help pondering.

With so many cultivators in the square, why did he seek him out specifically? What was his purpose?

Furthermore, Li Yuancheng had not mentioned how many Sky Fei Fruits there were, how they would be divided, what kind of Demonic Beasts were guarding them, the number of beasts, and the extent of their strength were all unknown.

Anyway, no matter what his purposes might be, I should ask for more details. If it really doesn't work out, giving up is also an option. There's no need to take unnecessary risks!

Having made up his mind, Lin Tianming began to inquire.

"Li, there are thousands of Cultivators here at the market. Why did you choose to find me?"

"Though there are over a thousand Cultivators at the market, when you discount the members of the five major families, how many Loose Cultivators are there above the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement? When seeking treasure, it's better to find Cultivators at the Seventh and Eighth Levels of Qi Refining. Otherwise, even if you obtain the treasure, it's hard to get much of a share. If your cultivation is too low, you won't be of much use!"

Hearing Li Yuancheng's explanation, Lin Tianming stopped overthinking and asked Li Yuancheng to detail the treasure-hunting plan and how the spoils would be divided before deciding whether to join.

Seeing Lin Tianming's interest, Li Yuancheng began to share his plan.

"In a valley on the outskirts of the Luoyun Mountain Range, I personally saw a Sky Fei Fruit Tree with ten fruits on it, guarded by a group of Wind Shadow Leopards. There are more than twenty of them, with a few at the First Order Late Stage, and the rest at Medium and Early Stages."

"I have already found three other Qi Refining Cultivators at the Seventh Level to hunt for this treasure with. Five of us together, without any unforeseen mishaps, there shouldn't be much danger."

"Once we obtain the Sky Fei Fruits, we'll divide them equally, with each person getting two Spirit Fruits. After the deed is done, as the organizer, each of you will have to compensate me with fifty Spirit Stones for providing the information."

After Li Yuancheng finished, Lin Tianming felt the plan and the division scheme were quite acceptable.

If he could obtain two Sky Fei Fruits, coupled with Pozhang Pills, he likely could cultivate up to the Qi Cultivation Ninth Level Peak, which made Lin Tianming somewhat tempted.

But the auction was coming up soon, and he had already agreed to attend it with Lin Xingzhi. If there was a scheduling conflict, he would have to give up on the treasure hunt.

"Li, if I were to join, when would we depart?"

Seeing Lin Tianming's desire to participate, Li Yuancheng breathed a sigh of relief and responded:

"The auction is nearly upon us, and the Sky Fei Fruits still need some time to ripen. We plan to replenish our resources before heading out in ten days!"

Lin Tianming noted the schedule Li Yuancheng mentioned would not clash with the auction. However, he thought it best to inform Lin Xingzhi, since going out posed certain risks.

"Li, may I have a day to consider? If I don't reply by this time tomorrow, don't wait for me!"

"Fine, there's still time. I'll wait a day for you."

After speaking, Lin Tianming and Li Yuancheng exchanged contact methods and agreed to reply within a day, then left the square.

Upon returning to his courtyard, Lin Tianming went straight to Lin Xingzhi and relayed Li Yuancheng's invitation and the plan for the Sky Fei Fruits.

"Sky Fei Fruits, indeed a fine object!"

Lin Xingzhi was also quite eager, but as the family's representative in the Luoyun Market and burdened with numerous responsibilities, he was unable to accompany him. Otherwise, he would want a share of the spoils as well.

Though he coveted the treasure, Lin Xingzhi was not blinded by greed.

"Tianming, do you think this is credible? If the family were to go together, there would be no worries, but you must consider carefully when it comes to the words of Loose Cultivators."

"Uncle Seventeen, personally, I'm rather confident in what Li Yuancheng has told us. Even if there's some hidden scheme, with my strength, escaping unscathed shouldn't be a problem!"

"That's true!"

Lin Xingzhi was quite aware of Lin Tianming's abilities. Being on par with Cultivators at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining Stage at the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement, and now having broken through to the Eighth Level, even if he encountered Great Completion Cultivators, he should have no problem escaping if he couldn't win.

"Very well, since you're confident, then prepare some extra measures. It's always better to be safe."

With Lin Xingzhi agreeing to his plan, Lin Tianming sent a message to inform Li Yuancheng of his decision.