Star Sky Professional-Chapter 669 - 567: Qingli Fei Family

After three rounds of drinks and five different dishes.

Fang Xing played along while observing closely.

Among these friends of Floating Cloud, the leader was obviously Old Lv, who was at the third level of Qi Sensing cultivation.

Song Yunqian and Hu Liuniang were more or less the same, likely sensing mixed Qi, with no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment in their lives.

Then there was Tie Luo the Loose Cultivator, with the fifth or sixth level of Qi Sensing cultivation, the highest among the five.

As for the last one, Young Master Biyun Lin Xu, he was around the fourth level of Qi Sensing, but his conversation was somewhat extraordinary, like someone from a declining family of disciples.

Little did they know, in the eyes of these Floating Cloud Five Friends, this Fang Xing was the one truly unfathomable.

Not only did he possess exquisite skills as a Spirit Plant Cultivator, but when he occasionally discussed cultivation, the insights he shared were enlightening.

Even Lin Xu felt as if he had been awakened after listening.

’These five fellows seem like they genuinely want to recruit me into their group rather than slaughter me like a fat sheep...’

After a round of probing, Fang Xing felt a hint of regret.

"Alright, fellow Daoists, please speak directly."

He spoke straightforwardly.

The Floating Cloud Five Friends exchanged glances, and finally, Old Lv said, "Alas... Us loose cultivators, it’s hard for us, always unable to find a suitable foundation, like floating duckweed..."

Fang Xing’s heart stirred, recalling how many people had sighed like this during the meal, he probed, "I actually feel that roaming the world and making the four seas our home isn’t bad..."

"Alas, Daoist friend, you must be in the Initial Realm of Qi Sensing, right? It is indeed alright for now, but when reaching the Middle Realm of Qi Sensing, or even the Post Realm, you will feel it, relying only on ourselves, without the aid of blessed lands, Sha Xue, Spirit Pills, etc., every step forward is like a turtle’s crawl..."

Lin Xu folded his jade green fan, smiling wryly.

"Then what might the five of you teach me?"

Fang Xing showed a hint of interest.

"Your Spirit Plant Skill is quite extraordinary, may I ask if you can heal spirit plants?"

Old Lv asked gritting his teeth.

"This involves the secrets of my own cultivation, don’t you think it’s too abrupt, Daoist Lv?"

Fang Xing displayed a look of irritation and displeasure.

"Daoist friend, please don’t be angry..."

Hu Liuniang quickly said, "We are seeking the Daoist friend only to collaborate... Have you heard of the ’Fei Family of Qingli’?"

"Of course, I’ve heard that the Fei Family is a Dao Foundation family in Qingmu Ridge, and it’s rumored to have shares in Cloud Coming Square workshop..."

Fang Xing stated the information openly known.

"Exactly... We loose cultivators desire a foundation, either by apprenticing to a large sect... Most fail at this."

Old Lv spoke with a tinge of bitterness in his voice, "If we had extraordinary talent, we would have joined a sect long ago; the remainder are those of inadequate aptitude, some even sensing mixed Qi, with no hope of a Dao Foundation in their lives."

"Other than that, the choice is only those second-tier Yin God, Dao Foundation families..."

"The Fei Family of Qingli is a powerful Dao Foundation family, and it’s rumored that an ancestor even reached the Yin God Realm..."

The so-called ’Yin God Realm’ is naturally a realm above the Dao Foundation Realm.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xing’s heart couldn’t help but be moved, he intentionally spoke, "Joining such a Dao Foundation family comes with too many restrictions; isn’t it better for us to remain free as loose cultivators? Why hastily become tenants?"

"That is not the case, if we wanted to sell ourselves, we would have done so long ago..."

Song Yunqian spoke softly but with strong resolve, "Our eldest brother is indeed capable to receive news of the Fei Family’s plan to reclaim ’Qingli Swamp’... and even obtained a ’Land Reclamation Order’, though it’s quite rare..."

"Qingli Swamp?"

Fang Xing immediately recalled from the ’Great Zhou Writings on Lands and Scenery’ geomancy map of the Outer World.

This is the foundational territory of the Fei Family, but the swamp is extensive, with many toxic mists, and the Fei Family controls less than a tenth of it.

Even so, they still unapologetically claim the entire Qingli Swamp as their territory, considering any encroaching force as declaring war!

’Land Reclamation Order’ is a type of credential given by their Lord to the cultivators below.

With this ’Land Reclamation Order’, one can occupy and gain recognition from the Fei Family by opening new spiritual land in the Qingli Swamp.

And the relationship is nominally hierarchical, while actually being semi-independent.

"Land Reclamation Order... The ones from the righteous and demonic ten sects are the true treasures; those of Dao Foundation families, tsk tsk..."

Fang Xing showed an ambiguous expression.

Which made Lin Xu a bit exasperated, "The Land Reclamation Orders from the ten sects are probably only dared to be taken by Yin God Real People... The ones from Dao Foundation families are decent, and many loose cultivators can’t even acquire them. After all, being affiliated with the Fei Family is indirectly being affiliated with Qingmu Ridge, gaining some protection..."

"That’s true."

Fang Xing smiled, "However, I didn’t expect you five fellow Daoists to have such connections, even able to obtain the Land Reclamation Order."

"Even a broken ship has three pounds of nails..." Old Lv chuckled, "I happen to have a granddaughter married into the Fei Family, so I got the news in advance... There are five Land Reclamation Orders this time, three of which are already predetermined, and the remaining two are left for us loose cultivators to compete for..."

"Loose Cultivators in this world are so miserable, they seem even worse than dogs..."

Fang Xing was somewhat speechless: "Do the five of you wish to partner with me? As for talismanic money, I can gather some..."

"Not at all, if we bid entirely with talismanic money, the cost would be too great, and we shan’t pursue it... However, Hu Liuniang has heard some news that in the Medicine Garden of the Fei Family, a ’Dragon King Ginseng’ has mutated, and many Spirit Plant Cultivators are at their wit’s end... If Daoist could heal it, it would surely secure a Land Reclamation Order."

Old Lu Tou laughed: "Previously, when I heard Daoist speak, I too was worried about a cultivation place. If Daoist can heal the Dragon King Ginseng, shall we work together?"

Fang Xing understood and looked at Hu Liuniang.

According to previous probing, this female cultivator did not conceal her origins, indeed emerging from a place of flowers, her Su Nu skill pure to the extreme, even Lin Xu dared not linger.

Though she turned to good later, her intelligence remained exceptional.

"I see..."

Fang Xing spoke: "What ailment has befallen the Dragon King Ginseng? How is its condition? And how old is it?"

Treating a Hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine versus a Thousand-year-old Medicine is a completely different matter.

"This Dragon King Ginseng is the lifeblood of the Fei Family... It’s said to be over eight hundred years old, even showing a hint of sentience... The Fei Family doesn’t dare to fish it dry, but every sixty years, they release ginseng liquid and exchange extremely rare treasures with ’Qingmu Ridge’..."

Old Lu Tou said.

"An eight-hundred-year-old Spirit Ginseng? That’s really difficult..."

Fang Xing sighed.

"Daoist can’t do it?" Tie Luo the Loose Cultivator spoke most directly.

"Not having seen that Spirit Ginseng, I dare not hastily make a judgment."

Fang Xing replied truthfully. He hadn’t yet decided to wade into this muddy water, thus his response was quite perfunctory.

However, Old Lu Tou was skilled in Qi Cultivation Technique, still smiling as he urged them to drink.

After Fang Xing left, Lin Xu picked up the decanter again, pouring a cup of leftover wine: "Big Brother... It’s just a Spirit Plant Cultivator, right? His cultivation seems merely at Initial Realm, why make such a fuss?"

"Humph, can an ordinary Spirit Plant Cultivator have such knowledge and insight?"

Old Lu Tou shook his head: "Can an ordinary Spirit Plant Cultivator produce such Spirit Fruit? If we want to establish a foundation in Qingli Swamp, truly develop Spirit Eyes and Sha Xue... how can we do without an excellent Spirit Plant Cultivator? Although there are other candidates in line... I feel this young man is best, but alas his background is somewhat mysterious..."

"I’ve always admired Big Brother’s vision, but my personal assets can only offer half..."

Song Yunqian sighed softly: "My family Yunyun is about to begin cultivation, various cultivation resources cannot be lacking..."

Even if one successfully obtains a Land Reclamation Order, there are sure to be more cultivators dead in Qingli Swamp than alive!

Moreover, starting reclamation requires massive resource investment, certainly a loss.

Otherwise, the Fei Family would have done it themselves, not shared it.

"Sister Song has Yunyun to care for, while I am alone, keeping that much talismanic money is useless, this time I’ll bet."

Tie Luo the Loose Cultivator spoke calmly.

"Well, since Big Brother and Second Brother agree... Younger brother will accompany the gentleman at the risk of his life, at most I’ll visit Baihua Building a few fewer times in the future."

Lin Xu grit his teeth: "If this succeeds, I want to go to the more advanced Wan Hua Building every day!"

...

"Land Reclamation Order, the Fei Family, Qingli Swamp... Interesting!"

Elsewhere, Fang Xing, who had already left, was also contemplating the intelligence obtained this time.

"If the intelligence is true, Qingli Swamp is indeed a good place..."

He recalled some records on the geomancy map: "This Qingli Swamp is full of deadly poison everywhere, to develop it would not only require moving mountains and creating land but also purchasing various treasures to purify the poisonous fog... It’s quite a losing endeavor."

"Moreover, the poisonous fog easily breeds many Demon Beasts... Besides Loose Cultivators who are extremely eager for family foundations, indeed few cultivators would take on such a Land Reclamation Order, but for me?"

Fang Xing’s eyes flashed brightly.

He had long wanted to claim a domain, and with the Fei Family’s backing of Qingmu Ridge, it matched the plan to affiliate with subordinate forces.

"Furthermore... my Druid ability to transform nature isn’t bad..."

Just need to collect some Spirit Seeds suitable for planting in Qingli Swamp, preferably with purifying effects, then Qingli Swamp can be slowly purified.

Even for Druids, these natural hazardous places are never dangerous.

"At level 4 as a Druid, one should be able to obtain the ’Immune to Toxins’ talent ability... very useful for survival in the swamp."

Actually, after acquiring Druid abilities, casually transforming some wasteland could barely serve as a cultivation place.

Alas, unclear land ownership always brings future troubles, better to settle it in one go.

"These Five Friends of Floating Clouds are indeed suitable to push to the front stage..."

"After all, I only need a plot to plant trees, having Plant Essence Qi cultivation doesn’t require Sha Xue... thus there’s no fundamental conflict of interest with cultivators, can directly concede..."

Fang Xing’s future plans were simple, as long as he survives, that’s enough.

Once the true self awakens, that is victory!

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