Cultivating Immortality, One Wish a Day - Chapter 6 - Ten Months Later

“This is the Purple Extreme Sword Technique, enhanced by the infusion of internal Qi!”

In the courtyard, He Yun’s movements were graceful as she wielded the wooden sword, creating mesmerizing illusions. A subtle purple light lingered between each swing.

“Thank you, Junior Sister He Yun,” Chen Fan expressed his gratitude after she sheathed the sword. 

Impressed by her demonstrated strength, he couldn’t help but admire her prowess. 

He began envisioning the improvements in his own abilities once he reached the Qi Manipulation Realm.

“How was that? Pretty good, isn’t it?” He Yun’s small face beamed with pride.

Just now, it was at Chen Fan’s request that she utilized her internal energy to showcase her strength. 

Reflecting on it, she shared, “I began my martial arts journey at the age of twelve and took three years to advance to the Qi Manipulation Realm. It’s considered a mediocre aptitude.”

“Uncle, despite your age and average aptitude, if you persevere, in a dozen years, provided your body vitality doesn’t decline too much, there’s still a chance to break through to the Qi Manipulation Realm.”

“I understand you’re trying to motivate me, but honestly, your words are better left unsaid,” Chen Fan responded with an exasperated look. 

Every day, he made wishes to enhance his martial aptitude. In this situation, if he still required more than a decade to break through to the Qi Manipulation Realm, it would be a waste.

…

Time passed day by day, and soon, a few months had elapsed. On this particular day, Chen Fan, accompanied by Zhang Yi and Zhang De, stepped out of his home. 

On the way, he purchased a sugar-coated hawthorn stick and headed towards the martial hall.

“Sikong Kai, halt!” Suddenly, before Chen Fan could reach the martial hall, a figure dressed in black, stepping on the heads of individuals on the street, swiftly moved into the distance. 

Shortly after, several figures pursued from a distance. Witnessing this scene, Chen Fan, along with his two guards, took cover on the side.

“Damn it, how could the treasure left by Guo Yuan, the Slashing Thought Knife, appear here?” 

As these individuals departed, the locals around White Stone City expressed their anger.

During this period, numerous martial artists from other regions flocked to White Stone City and nearby cities. 

The common objective of all these martial artists was the treasure left by Guo Yuan, a Pre-Natal Realm martial artist, several hundred years ago. 

Rumors circulated that Guo Yuan, the Pre-Natal Realm martial artist, had acquired a mystical tool from the cultivators. Consequently, the entire White Stone City was in chaos during this period.

There were also whispers that Fu Qingying’s multiple visits to the Qian family in White Stone City, seeking funds with empty hands, were connected to this matter.

…

“Junior Sister He Yun, please assist me in acquiring thirty packs of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Packs.”

To avoid the turmoil on the street, Chen Fan reached the Purple Extreme Martial Hall and handed the newly purchased sugar-coated hawthorn stick to He Yun.

“Uncle, didn’t you use up the thirty packs of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Packs you bought last time?”

He Yun, upon learning that Chen Fan intended to buy thirty packs again, looked surprised.

Just ten days ago, Chen Fan had taken thirty packs of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Packs from her.

“It’s not just for me; I had resold some to others.”

Chen Fan explained.

“So, you came to replenish your stock from me? Alright then, let me get you thirty packs again.”

Muttering to herself, He Yun retrieved another thirty packs of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Packs and handed them to Chen Fan.

“Resources are not enough.”

After making the payment, Chen Fan left the martial hall.

He felt a bit troubled.

Currently, his martial aptitude had already surpassed the top grade.

With strong aptitude, the cultivation speed was fast.

With a fast cultivation speed, the consumption was also high.

Though he hadn’t yet broken through to the Qi Manipulation Realm, he had to drink two bowls of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Soup and a portion of the secret tiger bone powder every day.

However, during this time, many external martial artists had arrived in White Stone City.

This disrupted the supply of medicinal herbs in White Stone City.

So, he had no choice but to approach He Yun and buy thirty packs of Ten Complete Great Supplemental Packs in one go.

Yet, these thirty packs would probably only last him for ten days.

“Should I consider changing my location?” Chen Fan contemplated.

This incident had escalated significantly.

He simply desired quiet cultivation and didn’t want to be entangled in such commotion, especially since Guo Yuan’s treasure had been completely unearthed in the previous period.

However, due to the multitude of martial artists present at that time, the treasure was quickly seized and robbed, and no one knew who possessed the cultivator’s magical tool.

“Let’s see.”

Chen Fan shook his head.

Currently, not only was White Stone City in chaos, but several surrounding counties were also affected.

Even if he decided to leave, he wasn’t sure where to go.

As for the idea of seizing that magical tool, he didn’t even entertain it. It was a problematic venture.

Pondering over it, Chen Fan returned home.

…

Time passed, and another two months elapsed.

On this day, while hosting Wu Yuanjing at home, Chen Fan inquired:

“Old Wu, I heard that during the struggle for that cultivator’s magical tool, your Iron Sword Sect’s Deputy Sect Master was seriously injured. Is it possible that the magical tool circulating this time is genuine?”

“It’s possible!” Wu Yuanjing solemnly replied, “You don’t know; there were too many powerful figures involved this time.”

“Unfortunately, in the end, even the long-lost Zhai Kongshou Fu Qingying managed to snatch that thing away.”

“So you’re saying that the Three Elements Yang Fire Stove is now in Fu Qingying’s hands?”

Chen Fan asked curiously.

Wu Yuanjing shook his head, “It’s not certain. Although Fu Qingying managed to snatch the Three Elements Yang Fire Stove yesterday, he was also seriously injured. There are rumors that when he fled to Moonlit Lake yesterday, he couldn’t hold on and fell into the lake.”

“But the specific situation is unknown to anyone.”

“Moonlit Lake?”

Chen Fan raised his eyebrows.

He knew that Moonlight Lake was a lake located dozens of miles away from White Stone City.

If the Three Elements Yang Fire Stove really fell into Moonlit Lake, there would probably be a fierce battle there soon.

“Three Elements Yang Fire Stove.”

At night, after Wu Yuanjing left, Chen Fan muttered to himself.

During this period, information about that magical tool had been spreading.

So he also knew why there were so many martial artists in the martial world eager to seize this magical tool.

Rumors had it that after obtaining this magical tool, martial artists only needed to place some spirit medicines that replenish Qi into the Three Elements Yang Fire Stove. Then, by exposing the stove to sunlight for three days, they could refine a pill called the Three Elements Pill.

This pill might not have much effect on cultivators, but it could greatly replenish the Qi of martial artists, comprehensively enhance their vitality, and accelerate their cultivation speed.

“First, try to break through to the Qi Manipulation Realm. If after my breakthrough, this magical tool still has no owner, I’ll give it a try.”

Chen Fan murmured to himself.

Under normal circumstances, he would never be able to obtain this magical tool no matter what.

But if he exploited his advantages, it might be possible.

…

“Hum!”

A few days later, Chen Fan, following his routine, meditated upon the Purple Peak True Cloud Diagram.

However, he hadn’t practiced for long when he felt the Qi in his dantian condensing into a substantial ball, trembling slightly.

Then, following the circulation route of the Qi Manipulation Realm in the Purple Peak True Cloud Technique, this ball of Qi rapidly flowed along the meridians inside his body.

“It worked!”

Chen Fan’s expression brightened.

At this point, he had been in this world for ten months.

After ten months, he finally had some strength.