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He traveled swiftly, and before long, he was over a hundred miles away.
The Superior Battle Boots left by Cao Lei were no longer of much use. Xu Feng's robust physique, enhanced by the Five Elements Foundation, became evident at this moment. The interdependence of the five elements allowed Xu Feng to possess extraordinary stamina; whenever he felt fatigued, he would slow down slightly and quickly recover. This remarkable recovery ability was rare among modern clerks.
At this time, Xu Feng's sustained speed was comparable to that of a thousand-mile steed.
The pills left by Jin Liaoyuan were incredibly precious, each worth a hundred thousand. Fortunately, among his previous collection, there were many miscellaneous items. Using the Shape-Shifting Pill and Concealment Talisman helped him conceal some of his aura. The Wan Jian Sect's response was not as swift as he had imagined; with so many loose cultivators around, it was possible that the Wan Jian Sect might miss him.
The Wan Jian Sect used Golden Eagles as mounts, which were inferior to the Dapeng of the New Moon Sect. Xu Feng remained vigilant for any movements above him and, after running for a while, surprisingly saw no one pursuing him.
Xu Feng followed his original route, familiar with the path. Whenever he encountered a concealed spot, he would stop to rest. At night, he continued his journey without pause. After two nights of hurried travel, he finally escaped the influence of the Wan Jian Sect and arrived at Xian City.
Upon entering the city, Xu Feng found an inn to rest in and took time to restore his body to its optimal state before venturing out again.
Xian City had not changed much in the two years since he last visited. With the absence of recruitment competitions from the New Moon Sect, the number of cultivators here had significantly decreased. However, this place was at the intersection of the Wan Jian Sect and New Moon Sect's territories, making it relatively complex; cultivators were still not uncommon.
Two years ago, Xu Feng had a low cultivation level and limited observational skills. After establishing his foundation this time, his spiritual sense had greatly improved. By calming his mind and probing around him, he could perceive various movements within a hundred meters.
Xu Feng's main purpose for visiting Xian City this time was to find Zhou Ba to refine arrows. Only with complete combat power could he face Qiu Wuling from the New Moon Sect; otherwise, if he encountered Guo Manman and her group with a Golden Core Stage cultivator among them, it would be a significant problem.
Xian City was not large. Xu Feng expanded his spiritual sense as he wandered through the city. Spiritual sense is a unique sensing skill for cultivators; the higher one's cultivation level, the farther one can sense. It is akin to electronic scanning; wherever one passes through, one can discern general shapes without needing to rely on sight.
When two cultivators' spiritual senses meet, a stronger one can penetrate through a weaker one without being "seen" in return. The strength of spiritual sense depends on mental strength; someone like Xu Feng, who possessed two souls as a transmigrator, had spiritual sense that surpassed Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage.
He occasionally sensed other cultivators' auras—varying in strength—though few were stronger than him; most were Refining Qi Stage practitioners. Foundation Disciples typically focused on their cultivation and rarely ventured out. As for Golden Core Stage experts, they were even rarer; Golden Core Stage Cultivators were akin to elders within their sects and did not need to engage with commoners.
After wandering for an entire morning and encountering several Refining Qi disciples but failing to find Zhou Ba, Xu Feng eventually had no choice but to enter a shop selling pills.
"Senior," said the shopkeeper. The pharmacy was small—run by a single employee under Boss Zhang—who appeared trustworthy with his honest demeanor. With an eighth-layer Refining Qi cultivation level, according to protocol, he addressed Xu Feng as "Senior." "What type of pills are you looking for?"
"The Shape-Shifting Pill, fourth rank," Xu Feng replied. He knew that such shops would not carry high-grade goods; fourth-rank pills were already considered the best available.
Xu Feng had made too many enemies; both the Wan Jian Sect and New Moon Sect had people looking for trouble with him. A fourth-rank Shape-Shifting Pill could maintain its transformation for a month—enough time for him to escape.
"Senior, you arrived just a bit too late; I sold the last three pills an hour ago," Boss Zhang said with confusion. Why was the Shape-Shifting Pill so popular today? Two customers had come in looking for Shape-Shifting Pills, and coincidentally, they looked quite similar.
"That one is a third-grade pill." The effects of the pills are similar, just varying in duration; the third-grade Shape-Shifting Pill can only last for half a month. In this world, the Modern Clerk is not a peaceful place, and the Shape-Shifting Pill can be an essential item for committing murder and theft.
Zhang Boss chuckled and took a Third-Grade Shape-Transforming Pill from the shelf, saying, "Three thousand spirit stones."
Xu Feng was not surprised; back then, the second-grade Gathering Spirit Pill cost a thousand spirit stones, so it was normal for this third-grade pill to triple in price. This Third-Grade Shape-Transforming Pill was definitely not on the same level as the cheap goods Xu Feng had bought before.
"How about two pills for five thousand?" Xu Feng haggled.
"Five thousand five hundred." Zhang Boss took a step back, his honest smile making it hard for Xu Feng to negotiate further.
Xu Feng pulled out six thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them over in exchange for two Shape-Shifting Pills. Seeing Xu Feng's willingness to pay so readily, Zhang Boss felt a bit guilty. Six thousand spirit stones were certainly not a small amount for an average cultivator.
"I have a friend with the surname Zhou who makes magical tools in Xian City. Why haven't I seen him lately?" Xu Feng's five hundred spirit stones were not given away for nothing; he wanted some truthful information in return.
Zhang Boss, being a businessman, understood Xu Feng's intention and replied with a smile, "You must be referring to Zhou Ba. I do have some dealings with the Zhou family. They have been busy with ancestral rites these past few weeks and haven't been conducting business. You can come back in three days at West City Gate."
"Thank you." Xu Feng smiled as he exited the shop. Although these merchants only had Refining Qi Stage cultivation, their backgrounds were substantial; if one dared to cause trouble here, they would surely find it hard to leave Xian City.
Back at the inn, he took out Dragon's Fury of Fire Element and began his cultivation, preparing to seek out Zhou Ba again in three days. After his battle with Li Chang, although Xu Feng emerged victorious, his lack of combat techniques had become apparent. Using a Refining Qi Stage cultivation method against a Foundation Establishment Period cultivator was too much of a strain; if Li Chang had been at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, Xu Feng would not have been able to defeat him so easily. He needed to quickly enhance his offensive capabilities.
Dragon's Fury consists of six layers of cultivation methods, each accompanied by corresponding combat techniques. Xu Feng had considerable experience with Five Elements Cultivation; the process of enhancing strength through various cultivation methods was generally similar, with the main differences lying in how to guide qi, open meridians, and gather power. Dragon's Fury is based on foundational cultivation and can be practiced all the way to Nascent Soul Stage. Once one reaches Nascent Soul Stage, this cultivation method no longer has potential for further enhancement; to advance further, one must switch to a higher-level cultivation method.
In Liu Xiang Kingdom, even the sect leaders of the six Major Sects might not possess a top-tier cultivation method.
The four Earth-Level Cultivation Methods left by Jin Liaoyuan had already been thoroughly studied by Xu Feng in Beast Wasteland; now he could directly practice them. Dragon's Fury truly lived up to its reputation as an Intermediate-quality cultivation method; its difficulty was many times higher than that of Human Level methods. As he began practicing, Xu Feng found himself adapting physically to the various requirements of Dragon's Fury.
After completing the second layer, he finally started generating some Fire Elemental Power within his Dantian. This power was extremely weak and far from meeting the standards of the first layer of Dragon's Fury; however, its potency was comparable to that of Great Achievement Fire Techniques.
With this initial Fire Elemental Power activated, Xu Feng's progress in training accelerated significantly. With the assistance of Control Vein Technique, he made rapid advances and nearly reached the edge of the first layer of Dragon's Fury overnight; breaking through that layer seemed imminent.
The next day, after washing up, Xu Feng arrived early at West City Gate. After more than ten minutes, he finally found a shop selling magical weapons for cultivators. Upon entering, Zhou Ba’s plump figure appeared before him.
"You are..." The solo shopkeeper Zhou Ba vaguely recalled Xu Feng’s face from memory. "Oh! It's you! Dao... Senior! Congratulations on your advancement! Congratulations on your advancement!" Zhou Ba was taken aback by Xu Feng's soaring cultivation level.
“Zhou Boss, it's good to see you again.” Xu Feng laughed along, and the two exchanged pleasantries as if they were old friends who hadn't met in years. Years apart was true, but old friends might not be; after all, business is business.
“Zhou Boss, the goods you provided aren't very convenient for me.” After chatting for a while, Xu Feng got straight to the point.
Seeing Xu Feng's strength, Zhou Ba naturally realized that the bow he had previously offered was no longer suitable. He chuckled but couldn't think of any current stock that would be appropriate for Xu Feng.
“Senior, the best I have right now is a Low-Grade Spirit Sword. Would you like to give it a try?” Zhou Ba smiled. The Low-Grade Spirit Sword was definitely a respectable item in the Liuxiang Kingdom, and ordinary cultivators rarely had the means to afford it.
“Let me take a look.” Xu Feng wasn't particularly interested in the Low-Grade Spirit Sword. He still had two Superior Spirit Swords from Jin Liaoyuan, making this inferior sword seem lacking. However, considering that he couldn't use Jin Liaoyuan's items lightly, he decided to get another good sword.
With a flick of his wrist, Zhou Ba produced a flash of light, revealing a Low-Grade Spirit Sword in his hand. This was his prized possession, which he always carried with him.
It had a standard sword shape but was made from precious materials. The sword body emitted a subtle Spirit Light, showcasing its impressive power.
“This sword is named ‘Moving Emotion’, and it is my treasured collection.” As Zhou Ba fanned himself, it was clear he felt some reluctance to part with it.
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