Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 456 - 256: Choosing a Cave Abode; The Eye of the Spiritual Spring

Chapter 456: Chapter 256: Choosing a Cave Abode; The Eye of the Spiritual Spring

On the way, some Purple Mountain Association cultivators also glanced curiously at Xu Ping and his companions, whispering to each other.

However, Xu Ping and the others seemed not to hear, their expressions indifferent. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Half an hour later.

The group arrived at a perilous peak with a cascading waterfall.

This towering peak reached into the clouds, its steep and precipitous silhouette almost standing vertically, like a sharp sword piercing the sky, eliciting awe.

A massive waterfall poured down from the summit, the water stream rushing like a thousand galloping horses.

More importantly, the concentration of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here was unimaginably dense, steadily reaching the level of third-rank upper grade.

Threads of Spiritual Qi, like tangible smoke, wafted freely through the air.

"If I could cultivate here, achieving Golden Core Perfection would not be a problem."

Feeling the rich Spiritual Qi, Xu Ping thought silently to himself.

The abundance of Spiritual Qi in this place was almost the most abundant he had ever seen.

Even though Luoyun Immortal City had upper grade caves with impressive Spiritual Qi, with his current status and position, renting such a cave would indeed be quite difficult.

"Everyone, please wait a moment, I will report to the chairman."

Miao Sijia instructed softly, then, with a flash, she entered the magnificent cave dwelling within the perilous peak.

Not long after, Miao Sijia returned, leading Xu Ping and his companions into the cave dwelling.

The interior of the cave was luxuriously decorated, with Luminous Pearls embedded in the cave walls, emitting a gentle and bright light, illuminating the cave as if it were daylight.

As they walked along a spacious corridor, they soon arrived at a stone hall.

Seated at the main position in the stone hall was a middle-aged man, the chairman of the Purple Mountain Association, Miao Jun, who was also Miao Sijia’s father.

Although Miao Jun was over three hundred years old, his posture was as straight as a jade tree in the wind, his face handsome and elegant, appearing at first glance as if he were not even forty.

"My young friends, you’ve had a long journey, thank you for your hard work."

Miao Jun said with a smile, his tone gentle yet dignified, unconsciously exuding the unique authority of one in power.

"Chairman Miao, you’re too kind. It was just an ordinary journey, not worth mentioning for cultivators like us."

True to form, Wan Junhao was the first to speak, his tone full of respect.

He slightly bowed, his humble smile perfectly expressing the respect of the younger generation for their elders.

Seeing this, Xu Ping and the others also saluted Miao Jun.

Miao Jun nodded slightly in acknowledgment, his gaze slowly sweeping over them, offering each person a few words of encouragement, then continued:

"Sijia, please take the other young friends to choose a suitable training ground."

"Li Feiyu, please stay, we need a private conversation."

Hearing this, a hint of jealousy couldn’t help but rise in Wan Junhao’s heart.

But faced with an order from a Golden Core cultivator, how dare he defy it? He could only obediently follow Miao Sijia and leave the cave dwelling.

"With your skill and cultivation, you should have more and better choices, so why did you ultimately choose to join our Purple Mountain Association?"

Once everyone had left, Miao Jun spoke with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

His seemingly calm eyes quietly rested on Xu Ping’s face.

Xu Ping sensed the subtle fluctuations of Divine Sense; a strange light flickered in the depths of the Golden Core cultivator’s eyes.

It was clear Miao Jun was closely investigating his true cultivation level and appearance.

However, with Xu Ping’s Divine Sense and concealment abilities, Miao Jun was destined to return empty-handed.

"I have always been accustomed to an unrestrained life. Joining those large forces with strict rules would truly make me feel uncomfortable..."

Xu Ping, feigning ignorance, gracefully cupped his hands and repeated the reason he had told Miao Sijia before.

"I see." Miao Jun nodded slightly after listening.

After a round of secret technique probing, he felt the person in front of him probably had no issues.

After all, the other party had signed a quasi-tier three Spirit Contract, and breaking the contract would be a significant cost for a Fake Pill cultivator, let alone a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Consequently, Miao Jun’s tone became even more amicable, and he said with a friendly smile:

"Li, rest assured, our association always respects the freedom of each member and will never impose any restrictions on your personal freedom."

He paused briefly, then continued: "Moreover, the tasks in the association are not too burdensome for you."

"From now on, any Pill crafting tasks above the second-stage middle grade in the association will require your attention."

Saying this, Miao Jun’s eyes carried a hint of anticipation: "Of course, if it’s convenient, it would be best if you could guide the alchemy apprentices in the association, imparting some alchemy techniques and experiences to them."

"Rest assured, Chairman Miao, since I’ve signed the contract, I will strictly adhere to it."

Xu Ping, remaining calm and composed, cupped his hands and said, "However, I, Li, am also eagerly hoping to break through to the Golden Core Realm, which requires spending a lot of time and effort on cultivation.

"So I can only dedicate some of my energy to alchemy affairs."

In the Spirit Contract previously signed, there were certain limitations on the number of Pills to be crafted.

Exceeding the basic alchemy tasks would require regular compensation.

If the quantity was too much, they also had the power to increase the fee or refuse.

Upon hearing Xu Ping’s candid words, Miao Jun was not angry; instead, he felt more assured.

After all, this person had already cultivated to the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment and was not young, it was impossible not to yearn for the Golden Core.

Bringing this matter to light suggested that Xu Ping intended to fulfill the contract sincerely.