Top-Class Comprehension: Start with Basic Fist Techniques Chapter 1285 380: Five Decays of Celestial Beings (Part 4)

"But Immortal Stones typically originate from the heart of an Immortal Vein. The Qi Family, however, lacks such a vein."

A slight frown creased Lu Changsheng's brow.

Ultimately, the path of cultivation hinges on one crucial element.

It all comes down to acquiring wealth.

With sufficient funds, one can achieve almost anything.

In the Heavenly Realm, every endeavor requires Immortal Stones.

Should there be no Immortal Vein to extract said stones, then alternative avenues like business ventures or other means must be employed to earn them.

This, in turn, necessitates considerable power.

Contemplating this, Lu Changsheng promptly summoned Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang.

He directly inquired, "What is the current reserve of Immortal Stones within the Qi Family?"

Qi Guangmao and Qi Yutang exchanged a concerned glance.

Gritting his teeth, Qi Guangmao gravely stated, "The entirety of the Qi Family possesses less than a thousand Immortal Stones, barely enough to sustain our ongoing operations."

"However, if the Ancestor requires them, we can endure the hardship and allocate half our Immortal Stones to procure cultivation resources for the Ancestor's advancement!"

Qi Guangmao's offer to provide half the Immortal Stones

was essentially a proposal to drain the family's resources to the very dregs.

It implied a willingness to push the majority of the Qi Family's members to their limits, dedicating the entire clan's might to supporting Lu Changsheng.

But the crux of the matter was: what could half the Immortal Stones truly achieve?

A single precious medicinal herb alone could cost three to four Immortal Stones.

Could this meager sum purchase even a hundred such herbs?

The impact would be minimal.

In the end, it all pointed back to the fundamental issue of wealth generation!

"Are there any particular challenges currently facing the Qi Family's business endeavors?"

Lu Changsheng inquired.

Qi Guangmao's face brightened with anticipation, and he quickly replied, "The Qi Family has only recently established its presence in Lu City, and our businesses are consequently in their nascent stages, operating at a minimal level. It will require several more years of dedicated effort..."

Lu Changsheng grasped the situation.

Relying on the Qi Family for rapid enrichment was an unrealistic expectation.

"Let us shift focus to the matter of the Immortal Vein."

"Since the Qi Family does not possess an Immortal Vein, where can I locate one in the future to facilitate my path to the Immortal Realm?"

Lu Changsheng's words left Qi Guangmao and his son momentarily dumbfounded.

This line of questioning implied an intention to seek out an Immortal Vein, suggesting Lu Changsheng was indeed poised to achieve the Immortal Realm.

Could this mean Lu Changsheng was truly the strongest being in the Ancestor Realm?

Or perhaps, standing on the precipice of the Immortal Realm as the supreme Ancestor Realm cultivator!

Qi Guangmao cautiously responded, "Ancestor, if your aim is to break through with the aid of an Immortal Vein, one option is to join a Sect. However, this path is exceedingly difficult. Immortal Sects preferentially select disciples with pure lineages, nurturing them gradually towards the Immortal Realm. For Ancestors like us, gaining entry into an Immortal Sect is almost an impossibility."

"Another option is to align with certain established powers. Nevertheless, organizations possessing an Immortal Vein are remarkably few."

"Within Lu City, only the Great Immortal Lu commands an Immortal Vein. Numerous cultivators at the Ancestor Realm have gravitated towards Great Immortal Lu, naturally seeking access to this resource."

"The final method involves an independent search for an Immortal Vein. However, within the vastness of the Immortal Realm, the probability of discovering one in a secure location is exceptionally low. Immortal Veins are predominantly found in certain perilous territories."

"For instance, the Blood Swamp Mountain Range harbors numerous Immortal Veins. This volatile region, however, is a confluence of humans, demons, celestials, and fiends. No single entity can claim dominion over it, and even True Immortals face considerable peril upon entering. Despite the risks, many Ancestor Realm cultivators have ventured into the Blood Swamp Mountain Range, with some ultimately achieving the Immortal Realm."

Lu Changsheng absorbed the information.

The Blood Swamp Mountain Range was, for the time being, not a viable option.

He was still some distance from reaching the Immortal Realm, and there was no need for undue haste.

Perhaps Great Immortal Lu's domain warranted further investigation.

With this in mind, Lu Changsheng proceeded directly to the City Lord Mansion.

Naturally, Lu Changsheng did not secure an audience with Great Immortal Lu himself.

Instead, he encountered one of Great Immortal Lu's subordinate Immortals.

This Immortal bore the name Shui Ze Immortal.

"Might I have the honor of asking, esteemed Shui Ze Immortal, about the conditions for joining the City Lord Mansion and utilizing the Immortal Vein for cultivation breakthrough?"

Lu Changsheng inquired.

Shui Ze Immortal regarded Lu Changsheng with a calm demeanor and replied, "You must serve the City Lord Mansion for thirty thousand years. This obligation persists even after you achieve immortality."

"Upon the completion of thirty thousand years of service, you shall be permitted to depart the City Lord Mansion."

The condition presented was straightforward.

However, Lu Changsheng found himself shaking his head in refusal.

Thirty thousand years?

A True Immortal typically possesses a lifespan equivalent to one great epoch.

Many True Immortals are already tens of thousands of years old by the time they achieve their breakthrough.

Thirty thousand years of service hardly leaves any time for personal cultivation.

While cultivating within the City Lord's Mansion is indeed an option, it inevitably comes with numerous assigned tasks.

Lu Changsheng, unwilling to be tied down by such duties, had to dismiss the thought.

He pondered, "If not the City Lord's Mansion, perhaps the Blood Swamp Mountain Range is an alternative?"

However, Lu Changsheng found himself shaking his head once more.

The Blood Swamp Mountain Range was also not a place he wished to frequent.

For the time being, he decided to wait and see.

He considered assisting the Qi Family in expanding their business endeavors.

Should the Qi Family's ventures flourish and bring in a consistent stream of Immortal Stones, Lu Changsheng believed he could then devise a path forward for his own cultivation.