Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 1314: Took One More Look at You (Celebrating the Leader)

Chapter 1314: Chapter 1314: Took One More Look at You (Celebrating the Leader)

After Feng Jun finished the matchmaking for the cultivators of Sunlight Peak, he proceeded to deduce for the two Qi Refining Disciples of Tianyao Peak.

I must say, the patron from Taiqing is quite reliable in divination techniques; both of these disciples possess the Hidden Feng Lei Jin Body as well.

Feng Jun similarly matched them with a Thunder Technique and provided a conditioning plan based on their physical conditions.

He set a price of two thousand Spirit Stones for each, forcing Tang Shixun to advance four thousand Spirit Stones, feeling somewhat extorted.

Naturally, Feng Jun was aware he had set a high price, but it’s akin to treating cancer in the Earth Realm: it’s an exclusive business, and if too many people approach him, it could affect his own cultivation.

Once these three were matched, Feng Jun began deducing Tang Shixun’s situation.

The cultivator from Sunlight Peak stood waiting on the side, hoping to invite Brother Tang to buy cultivation techniques at Thunder Plains once he finished.

The disciples of Taiqing are arrogantly proud, but the cultivation world never lacks fearless individuals. When purchasing cultivation techniques, it’s safer to have two cultivators together.

After helping Tang Shixun with the deducing for a while, Feng Jun revealed a peculiar expression, "It seems this cultivation technique isn’t perfectly compatible with Brother Tang. If you wish to complete body refinement swiftly and strive for time to impact the Golden Core, you’ll need to consider other methods."

Tang Shixun understood his situation; he had been at the ninth level of Qi Refinement for over eighty years, with limited time left to achieve the Golden Core. He knew the Yang Thunder Scripture wasn’t entirely compatible—mainly due to the lack of a more suitable Thunder Technique.

So, he nodded and asked in confusion, "What should I do then? Should I gather more Thunder Techniques?"

Feng Jun shook his head and spoke seriously, "I’ve seen almost all of the well-known Thunder Techniques at Thunder Plains. Very few remain undiscovered; you might find a Lost Pearl of the Ocean, but your time...probably doesn’t support this venture."

He could also issue tasks within the sect! Tang Shixun felt somewhat dismissive internally.

Yet, after another thought, gathering cultivation techniques is quite challenging indeed. Even if relevant techniques are found, what’s the next step to handle them? Should they be purchased?

If extravagant purchases are implausible, borrowing is out of the question—essentially akin to strong-arming.

Therefore, Tang Shixun smiled and asked, "So Mountain Master Feng, what do you suggest..."

Feng Jun hesitated before speaking, "If you trust me, I can consider helping you improve the Yang Thunder Scripture."

"What?" Tang Shixun thought he misheard, "You mean...help me improve my cultivation technique?"

Feng Jun nodded, speaking expressionlessly, "You heard correctly."

"Mountain Master Feng, are you joking?" The cultivator from Sunlight Peak standing by spoke up, clasped his hands, and stated seriously, "I mean no disrespect, but improving cultivation techniques is something most Golden Core Masters cannot achieve..."

"And the techniques that can be improved are all incomplete or niche techniques; the Yang Thunder Scripture isn’t considered minor among Thunder Cultivation Techniques." freēnovelkiss.com

Though he claimed "no disrespect," his words plainly conveyed skepticism—how dare you attempt to alter a cultivation technique?

His logic was sound, even the ever-faithful Kong Ziyi cast Feng Jun a surprised glance.

Initially, Feng Jun didn’t intend to argue: agree or don’t. It’s indifferent to him.

Yet, due to her glance, he felt inclined to say something—he might not contend, but wouldn’t let his friends lose face.

So, he chuckled lightly, "What you said is mostly true; the Yang Thunder Scripture is excellent as a main cultivation technique, but let me ask: Is the Heavenly Thunder Scripture really Tang Daoist’s main cultivation technique?"

It’s not shameful to lack proficiency; it’s your folly to babble despite inadequacy.

The cultivator from Sunlight Peak turned beet red. He hesitated repeatedly, still clasping fists with a flushed face, "Mountain Master Feng is right, I spoke out of turn, a bit laughably foolishly. Please forgive me."

"It’s no big deal," Feng Jun waved nonchalantly, "I was reckless...I’m actually not confident."

He felt slightly disheartened, but in Kong Ziyi’s eyes, it seemed as "utterly dispirited." So, she straightforwardly said, "Daoist Feng, you deduce, and I’ll cover the cost; Brother Tang isn’t interested, then I’ll privately collect it."

"Ha-ha," Feng Jun laughed upon hearing, spoke languidly, "Private collection is meaningless, improved cultivation techniques cater only to individual variations; what purpose would collecting serve?"

Having interacted extensively with him, Kong Ziyi understood some of his terminology—even partly comprehended simplified characters. Hearing him, she raised an eyebrow, "Individual variations? Well, that’s genuinely challenging."

Tang Shixun, however, seemed bewildered and partially ignorant, "Individual variations...what does that mean?"

Kong Ziyi glanced at him, "It means custom modification of your cultivation technique, so...purchasing has no utility for me."

"Custom techniques for me?" Tang Shixun was startled, and his immediate reaction was, "How many Spirit Stones would that require?"

As for whether Feng Jun can achieve it, that will be considered later. The key is this kind of service... this kind of deduction is truly beyond comprehension.

"How many Spirit Stones..." Feng Jun hadn’t considered this issue before. In fact, he only suggested it on a whim, and if it weren’t for Kong Ziyi "glancing one more time in the crowd," he would have been too lazy to continue explaining.

"Hmm," Tang Shixun nodded, his eyes gleaming brightly, "Just give me an exact number."

Feng Jun gave him a strange look, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll cheat you?"

Tang Shixun replied seriously, "As long as you dare to take it, I dare to give it. In front of forming a core, Spirit Stones are just fleeting clouds."

These are truly earnest words. He has been in Wuwei for over eighty years, not because he didn’t want to form a core, but because he knew he had no qualification to dream of it. Now that he finally has a chance to catch this last opportunity, what else can’t he fight for?

The others remained silent upon hearing this. It turns out that this seemingly unambitious Tang Master was actually so obsessed with forming a core, as if he would agree to anything in a daze.

But then again, it makes sense. Who among cultivators doesn’t want to form a core?

Not to mention that one who originally had no hope but now sees a glimmer of opportunity at the ninth level of detachment.

Feng Jun tilted his head to think for a moment, then spoke seriously, "You should understand, even if your body had no problems, it doesn’t mean you would have successfully broken through to Golden Core."

"Of course, I understand that," Tang Shixun nodded with a smile, but then he answered earnestly, "There’s no ’if’ in the world of cultivators, but if there really were no problems back then... I would have a seventy percent chance of forming a core."

This is the true Tang Shixun, a prodigy of his time, and he indeed has such confidence.

Feng Jun was a bit speechless, "Well then, to be serious, with my age and cultivation level, modifying a Cultivation Technique is very difficult. That is to say... I can’t guarantee how good the modified technique will be."

In fact, he could guarantee it. He was clear on how much the compatibility could improve, but if he didn’t say something like this, there would be no end of trouble finding him in the future.

Furthermore, without a statement like this, it wouldn’t match his identity, would it?

Tang Shixun didn’t find anything wrong with this statement. He nodded with a smile, "Rest assured, as long as there is an effect, I will acknowledge it. I just hope the effect is better, giving me time to break through to Golden Core."

After pausing for a moment, he tried to make a joke, "How about this, I pay based on the effect?"

Feng Jun tilted his head to think, "It’s also my first time helping someone with a targeted Cultivation Technique deduction. For the opportunity to practice, I wouldn’t charge too many Spirit Stones... Fellow Daoist Zi Yi knows I’m very particular about collecting experimental data."

"That’s right," Kong Ziyi nodded, affirming with certainty, "I can attest that Fellow Daoist Feng takes data accumulation very seriously."

"That’s good," Tang Shixun couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, still speaking half-jokingly, half-seriously, "It seems Mountain Master Feng knows I’m rather distressed, but if I manage to successfully form a core, with such a successful model, Fellow Daoist Feng could sell it at a high price."

Well, that depends if I’m willing or not, Feng Jun thought to himself upon hearing the term "forming a core," feeling a mischievous delight arise, "How about this, if you don’t form a core, you don’t have to give me Spirit Stones. If you really succeed in forming a core..."

Tang Shixun very straightforwardly stated, "At that time, whatever you say goes."

"I won’t take Spirit Stones," Feng Jun shook his head, speaking with a faint smile, "If I form a core successfully, you have to help me kill someone."

"Kill someone..." Tang Shixun pondered for a moment. He had killed many people, so adding another wouldn’t matter, but since the other party brought it up so solemnly, he felt a bit suspicious, "What kind of person?"

Feng Jun grinned, "I haven’t thought about it, but I promise it won’t be your relative or friend, and won’t put you in a position of dishonor."

Haven’t thought about it? Tang Shixun was immediately dumbfounded, this answer was really unexpected for him, "Haven’t thought about it... yet want to kill someone?"

"Ahem," Feng Jun cleared his throat, revealing his mischievous intent, "I suppose you don’t understand what the law of energy conservation is... The way of heaven, to diminish the excess and supplement the deficient, to heal those who shouldn’t be healed is against the Heavenly Dao, so naturally, the excess must be reduced."

"To put it this way, saving one person requires killing another, only then does it align with the Heavenly Dao, and I save myself from karma accumulation."

A light chuckle came from the distance, passed from the three women observing.

Tang Shixun, however, couldn’t find what was funny at all. He hadn’t even noticed others’ reactions. After blinking his eyes, he asked with confusion, "Are you saying that after saving me... I have to kill someone to balance it?"

Feng Jun nodded, answering seriously, "That’s right!"

"It feels very profound..." Tang Shixun couldn’t help but ponder, Feng Jun’s request was very peculiar, but since it touched on the Heavenly Dao, it somehow seemed self-consistent. He even considered deeper meanings...

For a moment, he unexpectedly stood there dumbfounded, and it wasn’t just him; even Brother Sunlight Peak and Kong Ziyi had expressions of contemplation.

(First update, to celebrate the alliance master’s Watermelon Peach****, and to ask for monthly votes in passing.)