Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 187 - 122: Loose Cultivator Alliance - Goldfish Island

At the dining table, with Zhao Chengyu and Song Chengcheng taking the lead, and the other two joining in, Chen Yi listened with a smile throughout.

Zhao Chengyu was having a lively discussion about how to cultivate, how to obtain spirit stones, the essential elements of cultivation, and the importance of wealth.

Song Chengcheng, on the other hand, was notably delicate in her speech, occasionally discussing major events in the Cultivation World,

such as the recent major movements of some powerful forces in Ten Thousand Islands Lake, and the general situation of the cultivation forces outside of the Ten Thousand Islands Lake.

Chen Yi and the others listened attentively, occasionally asking a few questions.

In the end, Song Chengcheng talked about her recent dilemma.

Qinglong Island, located at the center of the Ten Thousand Islands Lake Alliance, has been guarding a Demonic Beast Waters.

Therefore, regardless of whether they are from the Outer Gate, the Inner Gate, or the Core, disciples who wish to contribute must go to that Demonic Beast Waters for trials and demon slaying.

All of Qinglong Island's rewards are primarily based on contributions, but are differentiated between those from the Inner Gate, Outer Gate, and Core lineage.

If Song Chengcheng wishes to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill within twenty to thirty years, she must first figure out a way to become one of the Inner Sect Disciples, and then earn enough Contribution Points to even get in line for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

As for acquiring the Foundation Establishment Pill outside of the sect, let alone its quality, the difficulty alone far exceeds that inside the sect.

In the end, Song Chengcheng asked everyone for help:

"I've been working hard to hone my magic skills recently, and I plan to kill demons in the Demonic Beast Waters in a few years to improve my fighting capabilities and earn Contribution Points.

However, to ensure safety and keep up with my competitors within the sect, I need a top-grade magical tool, a Flying Sword.

I am planning to forge a Water-attributed top-grade Flying Sword, and I have already prepared the main material, Kui Shui Cold Iron.

But I am short of other materials and the cost of refining, I am really short of spirit stones. I wonder if you guys could lend me 300 spirit stones?

I will pay you back within ten years and owe a big favor."

Song Chengcheng spoke sincerely. Considering their hometown ties and the absence of annoying people like Zhang Shigui,

and since she had mentioned this in letters to everyone individually before coming,

everyone was not surprised.

Zhao Chengyu said with a wry smile, "I run a restaurant and have some income, but now I also need to plan for the Foundation Establishment Pill, and I am extremely short of spirit stones. If it were a different time, I would have paid for these 300 spirit stones myself for Daoist Song,

but now, I can only lend 150 spirit stones first. I am really ashamed."

Despite claiming to be ashamed, he took out a small bag that was already prepared, stuffed with 150 spirit stones, and gave it to Song Chengcheng.

Song Chengcheng quickly gave her thanks.

After all, Zhao Chengyu was generous because he was wealthy, and he easily produced half of the required amount.

Next, Chen Yi also borrowed 100 spirit stones, and Liu Huo gritted his teeth and borrowed 50 spirit stones,

When Song Chengcheng received the spirit stones from Chen Yi, she hesitated slightly:

"Daoist Chen, you need spirit stones for your own cultivation, will borrowing so much not impede your cultivation?"

Because among them, Chen Yi's cultivation level was noticeably lower than the rest. Song Chengcheng was afraid Chen Yi might push himself too hard and negatively impact his friend.

Chen Yi smiled and said, "Daoist Song, thank you for the concern. I practice the Turtle Breathing Technique, which naturally starts off slower, but it is stable. I'm not worried about my cultivation.

Time is endless, Chen Yi is not concerned about being fast. It's only a matter of time."

Everyone listened to Chen Yi's speech and felt deep respect, but deep down, they could not completely agree.

Resources in the Cultivation World are scarce, and just one Foundation Establishment Pill can stump ninety-nine percent of Qi Refining Cultivators. You can't give up and not fight for them!

Not everyone is willing to practice the Turtle Cultivation Technique like you, just to prolong life.

However, having heard what Chen Yi said, Song Chengcheng didn't try to dissuade him anymore. She received the spirit stones, thanked him, and promised to repay them soon and remember the favor.

Finally, everyone turned their eyes to Wang Tengfei, wondering how much he would lend.

Surprisingly, Wang Tengfei gave everyone a pleasant surprise.

He drew a palm-sized piece of black metal which emanated an icy aura from his storage bag.

As soon as the metal was taken out, the room pacified with a sense of coldness.

"Daoist Song, I'm short of spirit stones, but a few years ago, I happened upon a piece of Ice-cold Iron. Maybe it can be used for your sword, what do you think?"

Seeing this iron, everyone was in awe.

Song Chengcheng's face lit up with joy, her eyes filled with surprise first at the Ice-cold Iron and then at Wang Tengfei, she said:

"It really is Ice-cold Iron! This is a great material for a top-grade magical tool, and it fits perfectly with my Water-attributed Flying Sword!

With this Ice-cold Iron, the power of my flying sword can definitely upgrade to another level. If it is forged well, it might even approach a top-grade magical tool.

This Ice-cold Iron is worth at least 200 spirit stones. Daoist Wang, are you sure you want to lend it to me first?"

"As long as Daoist Song needs it, go ahead and use it. When I'm in need later, I'll come to you."

Wang Tengfei generously handed the Ice-cold Iron to Song Chengcheng. However, he didn't dare look at her, and his speech wasn't as smooth as when he first arrived.

Obviously, he had some affection for Song Chengcheng in his heart.

But he also understood that their statuses were different and they could hardly be together. Being able to silently help her once was enough.

What Wang Tengfei didn't mention was that this piece of Ice-cold Iron was the main material for him to forge his own top-grade flying sword. Now that he had given it away, he had to start looking for a replacement.

"This Wang Tengfei comes from a mining background and recently moonlights as a refining apprentice. After all these years, his cultivation has progressed steadily into the Sixth Layer of Qi Cultivation, and he can easily produce such high-grade materials."