Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1000 - 430: Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein; Breakthrough to Late-Stage Nascent Soul

Xu Ping’s gaze rose to meet Yun Weifeng’s calmly. After a brief, thoughtful silence, he spoke in a steady, clear voice:

"Fellow Daoist Xu has journeyed extensively, and Outer Sea Blood Bone Island presents a rare haven of peace. I have resided here for a considerable time and have grown accustomed to this place, with no intention of relocating."

Yun Weifeng’s heart soared upon hearing this, and he immediately expressed his delight, clapping his hands together. "Excellent! Fellow Daoist Xu’s willingness to remain and join us in repelling our adversaries is truly a blessing for the Outer Sea Forces. Your noble spirit deeply moves me, Yun Mou!"

He paused for a moment before continuing with even greater sincerity: "Since you have decided to stay, you are an essential pillar of our Outer Sea alliance. Should you have any requirements, please do not hesitate to voice them."

"As long as the alliance is capable of fulfilling them, we will exert our utmost effort to meet your needs!"

This was precisely the affirmation Xu Ping had been anticipating.

Xu Ping, well aware of the situation but maintaining his composure, directly conveyed his request, aligning with the flow of the conversation. "In that case, I shall not be overly modest."

"My cultivation is approaching the zenith of the Mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, and as I stand on the precipice of a breakthrough, I require certain auxiliary items. It is imperative that these items do not impede my future potential or hinder my Dao progress."

"Furthermore, the Spirit Vein on Blood Bone Island is of a somewhat lower quality. Therefore, I seek a 'Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein fragment' to nourish and fortify it."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Weifeng’s brow unconsciously furrowed slightly.

Not only Yun Weifeng but also the other Late-stage Cultivators present in the hall exhibited expressions of concern regarding the feasibility of the request.

Auxiliary spiritual objects that aid in breaking through to the Late-stage Nascent Soul are already scarce and highly prized. Those that preserve potential and foundational integrity are even rarer.

Moreover, a Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein fragment is a treasure of fundamental importance to any sect or region.

Extracting a portion of it inflicts considerable damage upon the original Spirit Vein, and under normal circumstances, it would never be readily relinquished.

These two items represent top-tier and exceedingly rare strategic assets of the Outer Sea.

Observing the reactions of those around him, Xu Ping remained unfazed. He did not press the matter, maintaining a steady demeanor as he presented a bargaining chip with the potential to captivate everyone: "Naturally, I, Xu Mou, will not expect these without reciprocity. I am prepared to exchange them for 'Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talismans'."

"Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talismans?"

These six words struck the tranquil atmosphere of the assembly hall like a colossal stone, instantly igniting a fervent buzz.

All eyes turned towards Xu Ping, alight with anticipation.

Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talismans.

These were potent artifacts capable of annihilating Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and posing a significant threat to those in the Late-stage Nascent Soul realm.

In this period of unrest, possessing an additional talisman of this caliber could translate to augmented survival chances and enhanced strategic leverage.

Their value could not be quantified in mere Spirit Stones.

Xu Ping ceased speaking and proceeded to produce two talismans directly.

One was entirely crimson, its intricate runes akin to blazing flames, exuding a potent aura of destruction. The other was a pale gold hue, its runes shimmering with faint lightning, carrying an imposing aura that dispelled malevolence.

These were, in fact, the Fourth Rank Upper Grade 'Flame Dragon Scorching Heaven Talisman' and the 'Golden Skies Thunder Punishment Talisman'.

As the talismans materialized, a pure and formidable spiritual pressure permeated the surroundings.

"To be truthful,"

Xu Ping's voice resonated once more, "I, Xu Mou, through diligent practice in the way of talismans, have fortunately attained the Fourth Rank Upper Grade realm. Provided sufficient materials are available, I can continue to craft such talismans."

Boom!

This declaration echoed like a second thunderclap, leaving everyone in a state of stunned disbelief.

A Grandmaster capable of fabricating Fourth Rank Upper Grade talismans possessed a strategic value that far surpassed that of a typical Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

This implied that, with a consistent supply of materials, the Outer Sea alliance might secure a relatively dependable source of Fourth Rank Upper Grade talismans.

In the current climate of uncertainty, this prospect held immense significance.

Yun Weifeng and several other Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged fleeting glances, recognizing a nascent spark of interest in each other's eyes.

"Excellent!"

Yun Weifeng reached a definitive conclusion. "Whatever Fellow Daoist Xu requires, the alliance shall provide."

"However," he added, "I humbly request a small favor: that you be willing to craft Fourth Rank Upper Grade talismans whenever the alliance has need of them."

"Naturally, this is not without remuneration. All the materials shall be supplied by the alliance, and for every successful crafting, the alliance will offer you a reward that meets your satisfaction."

The prospect of securing a stable supply of talismans in exchange for binding a top-tier combatant, along with the essential resources needed for their breakthrough, was a deal Yun Weifeng deemed exceptionally advantageous.

Furthermore, while those supplementary spiritual items and Spirit Vein fragments held significant value, the various factions within the alliance could collectively pool their resources to acquire them.

A subtle smile graced the corners of Xu Ping’s lips as he gave a nod of agreement. "No problem."

With an adept interface at his disposal, concerns about failure rates were non-existent.

Conversely, abundant high-grade materials for practice were precisely what he sought.

Perhaps, through this very opportunity, his mastery of talismans could ascend to an even loftier echelon, possibly even brushing against the fabled threshold of quasi-fifth rank.

The accord was finalized, leaving both parties content.

The previously heavy atmosphere within the hall noticeably lightened.

Following further deliberation on the specifics of talisman material provisioning, reward benchmarks, and the sensing formations, the meeting was adjourned, and the attendees departed.

The items that Xu Ping required necessitated retrieval from various storage vaults, a process that would consume some time. Consequently, he and Duan Shuang took temporary residence in the guest quarters arranged by the Yunxiao Sect, awaiting the arrangements.

....

Two months elapsed with remarkable speed.

On this particular day.

Yun Weifeng personally made his way to the guest courtyard where Xu Ping was temporarily staying, a cordial smile adorning his features.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, thank you for your patience."

After exchanging pleasantries, he directly presented two items.

The first was an exquisite jade box, meticulously crafted from ten-thousand-year-old warm jade.

Upon lifting the lid, a striking nine-leaf exotic flower was revealed, nestled within. Its petals possessed a semi-translucent quality, and within them, a celestial galaxy seemed to gently revolve, emanating an intoxicating fragrance. Merely a single inhalation brought immense joy, even to a Nascent Soul cultivator.