Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 638 - 309: Scheming 3

Such petty jealousy and vanity couldn’t possibly be present in someone like Hongyi.

There must be some deeper considerations!

Thinking this way, Hongyi’s appearance is certainly influential to him.

But if the other party truly has such a friend with Purple Heart Dragon Saliva Grass, then it’s likely a positive influence.

At least, there’s hope for refining the Ten Thousand Tribulation Pill.

"Let’s wait and see how things develop!"

Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with a gleam, but it quickly extinguished.

Then, he closed his eyes to meditate and adjust his breath, returning his mental state to peace.

...

...

Two days later, Xu Ping quietly left the inn.

He made his way through the streets of Dan Yun City, changing his appearance several times, and only when confirming he wasn’t being followed did he arrive at an inconspicuous small inn.

This inn was called "Qingfeng Inn," located in the southwest corner of Dan Yun City, in a secluded area, a three-story wooden structure, seemingly unremarkable.

As agreed, Xu Ping went directly to the second floor, arriving at the innermost private room, and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

From inside came a familiar voice, warm and powerful.

Xu Ping pushed the door open and saw a tall, reserved young man.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed Hongyi.

He had shed the imposed distance he maintained at the Celestial Alchemist’s residence, appearing more natural and amiable at the moment.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, you’ve arrived."

Seeing Xu Ping enter, Hongyi immediately smiled and rose to greet him, showing none of the airs of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, as if they were merely old friends reunited.

"Elder Hong is too kind, you are now a Nascent Soul, there’s no reason to rise to greet me, a Golden Core cultivator." Xu Ping shook his head repeatedly, very humble.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, there’s no one else here, no need to be so courteous."

Hongyi laughed with a relaxed, natural tone, "Moreover, we’ve known each other for over a hundred years, why bother with these formalities?"

He paused, a hint of teasing in his eyes, "Could it be Daoist friend is blaming Hong for not acknowledging you at the Celestial Alchemist’s residence?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s face revealed a slight smile: "In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony!"

Both smiled at each other, the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

...

The private room was already prepared with top-quality Spirit Tea, its fragrance permeating the air, with a faint spiritual glow in the tea.

After the two sat down, they began to reminisce and chat leisurely.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, achieving Nascent Soul is truly enviable to us."

Xu Ping looked at his exceptional friend across from him and sincerely expressed his envy.

This envy truly came from the heart, without any falseness.

Even with numerous advantages, Xu Ping had little confidence in achieving Nascent Soul in the future.

Even with the help of the Ten Thousand Tribulation Pill, the success rate was only about eighty percent.

After all, the Heart Demon Tribulation was too mysterious and unpredictable, no one could foresee what might occur.

In Xu Ping’s mind, a success rate below ninety-eight percent was akin to seeking death.

"What’s there to envy, with your talent, achieving Nascent Soul is only a matter of time."

Hongyi just smiled and waved his hand, a glint of sincere admiration in his eyes.

In his view, Xu Ping possessed not only astonishing talent but also extraordinary opportunities unimaginable to most.

The possibility of achieving Nascent Soul was definitely far beyond ordinary cultivators.

The two chatted a bit more, discussing their experiences over the years.

Xu Ping briefly described some things after joining the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, while Hongyi subtly mentioned the difficult process of achieving Nascent Soul.

After a moment of idle chat, Xu Ping finally turned the conversation to the true purpose of his visit:

"Fellow Daoist Hong mentioned at the Celestial Alchemist’s residence that one of your friends possessed Purple Heart Dragon Saliva Grass, is that true?"

His tone held a hint of expectation and caution.

"Naturally, it’s true." Hongyi nodded unhurriedly, his gaze calm as water.

But the next moment, his tone shifted, voice slightly lowered, "Actually, this person can’t really be considered a friend, just someone I’ve met a few times."

"Moreover, this person also has something I need."

Hongyi spoke meaningfully, a gleam in his eyes that Xu Ping couldn’t quite decipher.

Originally, hearing Hongyi indeed knew someone with Purple Heart Dragon Saliva Grass, Xu Ping couldn’t help but feel delighted.

But after hearing the subsequent narrative, he couldn’t help falling silent, frowning slightly.

The information revealed in Hongyi’s words indicated that this might not be a simple transaction.

"May I ask what Fellow Daoist Hong intends?"

Xu Ping cautiously inquired, his voice calm, but his heart already alert.

"Don’t know..."

Hongyi smiled slightly, that resolute face suddenly revealing a barely noticeable ferocity, his eyes becoming sharp, "Fellow Daoist Xu, interested in doing something big?"

"Doing something big?"

Upon hearing, Xu Ping’s brows furrowed tightly.

For Hongyi’s current cultivation, what "big" meant, he had an idea.

If even a Nascent Soul cultivator considered it "big," then the target would be at least of the same level or even higher.

He immediately thought of the person Hongyi mentioned earlier, who wasn’t really a friend.

The intention was clear—he probably planned to target the cultivator possessing Purple Heart Dragon Saliva Grass.

This idea made Xu Ping’s heart clench, nerves involuntarily tensing.

"May I ask, what cultivation does this person possess who owns Purple Heart Dragon Saliva Grass?" After a pause, Xu Ping slowly inquired.

"This person is named Ban Jing, at the peak of Early-stage Nascent Soul."

Hongyi’s tone was indifferent, as if discussing an insignificant matter.

"Peak of Early-stage Nascent Soul?"

Although Xu Ping had prepared himself mentally, hearing this answer, he couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

This cultivation was already quite formidable, considered high-end combat power in the entire Cultivation Realm.

Could Hongyi have misunderstood his own abilities?