17: System Mall Evolution

The Loose Cultivator trade fair at the Tai Nan Small Meet continued bustling for several days before gradually drawing to a close, with many Cultivators who had only come to trade already departing.

However, the number of Cultivators appearing in Tai Nan Valley increased, and some Cultivators who came together wore identical uniforms, seemingly from the same Family or School.

Inside the Welcoming Immortal Inn, Lin Feng and Mo Fengwu were not in a hurry to leave.

“Husband, where are we going next?” Mo Fengwu asked softly, nestled in Lin Feng’s embrace.

After the experiences of the past few days, she had gained a deeper understanding of the vastness of the Cultivation world, and she increasingly felt that staying in the small area of Jia Yuan City was like a frog in a well.

Lin Feng gently stroked her hair, his gaze directed out the window towards Tai Nan Valley.

“No rush, there’s another grand event about to take place here.”

“Grand event?” Mo Fengwu was curious.

“Yes, the Ascension Gathering,” Lin Feng explained. “The Tai Nan Small Meet is just a trading gathering for Loose Cultivators, but the Ascension Gathering is when the seven major Cultivation Schools of Yue State jointly recruit new Disciples, and it’s also an opportunity for countless Loose Cultivators to leap over the Dragon Gate.”

He paused, then continued, “By my calculations, the Ascension Gathering is still about a month away.”

Mo Fengwu’s eyes lit up: “Can we participate too? Join those major Sects?”

Lin Feng nodded: “Naturally. However, for us as Loose Cultivators to join a Sect, we need to stand out in the arena competitions set up at the Gathering, demonstrating sufficient Aptitude and potential, only then will we be noticed by the envoys of the seven great Schools and taken in as Disciples.”

“Arena competitions?” Mo Fengwu was a little nervous, “My Cultivation…”

She was currently at the Peak of Qi Refining sixth layer, but at the Tai Nan Small Meet, she had seen too many Cultivators whose Cultivation was far superior to hers.

Lin Feng held her hand, smiling gently: “It’s fine, there’s still a month, which is enough time for us to make some preparations. Don’t worry, with me here, I’ll definitely ensure you successfully join a Sect.”

His tone was calm, yet it carried a reassuring power.

Mo Fengwu looked at Lin Feng’s confident profile, and much of her nervousness dissipated. She nodded vigorously: “En! Phoenix Dance will listen to Husband!”

For the next month, the two continued to stay at the Welcoming Immortal Inn.

During the day, Lin Feng meticulously guided Mo Fengwu in Cultivating the improved version of the Five Elements Swordplay, explaining the key points of the Cultivation Technique and sharing his own Cultivation insights.

The supreme Five Elements Spiritual Root brought not only an increase in Cultivation speed but also a meticulous understanding of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, which often made his guidance incisive, helping Mo Fengwu suddenly see the light.

“Husband, I feel that the Spiritual Qi circulation in this Meridians is always a bit sluggish,” Mo Fengwu said, frowning delicately, pointing to an Acupoints on her arm.

Lin Feng extended his Divine Sense, and after a moment, he understood.

“Try to separate a wisp of Spiritual Qi and first nourish this collateral Meridians. Once it’s unblocked, then guide the main Spiritual Qi through, and it will be much smoother.”

Mo Fengwu tried as he said, and indeed, she felt the sluggishness disappear, a joyful smile appearing on her face.

“Ding! Host meticulously guided Dao Companion Mo Fengwu in Cultivation, enhancing marital affection, rewarding System Points +10.”

In addition to Cultivation Techniques, Lin Feng also began to formally teach Mo Fengwu how to draw Talismans.

He gave the book 'Elementary Talisman Dao' gifted by Han Yunzhi to Mo Fengwu to study carefully, and combined with the knowledge he gained from the 'Talisman Dao Insight Fragments', he explained the principles of Talismans, the structure of Talismans, and the control of Spiritual Qi in an easy-to-understand manner.

“The Dao of Talisman crafting prioritizes peace of mind, then brush control, and finally Spiritual Qi infusion.” Lin Feng held a golden bamboo brush, slowly outlining on a piece of green bamboo Talisman paper, “Look at the Talisman for this ‘Lightness Talisman’. Every turn of the stroke requires an even output of Spiritual Qi, without the slightest interruption…”

Mo Fengwu watched from the side, her eyes unblinking, her expression focused.

Occasionally, she would also pick up her own ebony brush and attempt to draw on cheap yellow Talisman paper.

Although the failure rate was very high, often the paper would spontaneously combust with a “poof” halfway through, or the Spiritual Qi would be unstable, causing the Talisman to distort, but she was not discouraged; instead, she became even more serious.

“Husband, I failed again…” Mo Fengwu looked at the burnt Talisman paper in front of her, feeling a bit dejected.

Lin Feng picked up the discarded fragments of the Talisman paper she had drawn and examined them carefully.

“This stroke, the Spiritual Qi output was too strong. Remember, drawing Talismans is like embroidering, it requires meticulousness.”

He held Mo Fengwu’s hand, guiding her to put the brush to paper again.

Their warm palms touched, Mo Fengwu’s cheeks flushed slightly, her heart fluttering, but the Spiritual Qi in her brush miraculously stabilized a lot.

“Ding! Host and Dao Companion Mo Fengwu had intimate interaction, teaching skills, deepening their bond, rewarding System Points +20.”

Late at night, when all was quiet, the two would enter the Immortal Cave space together and meditate and Cultivate with the Spiritual Qi that was denser than the outside world.

The Immortal Cave space had now expanded to a hundred zhang in circumference. Although it was still a hazy gray, the space was much larger, and the Spiritual Qi was more abundant.

Lin Feng sat cross-legged, his supreme Five Elements Spiritual Root operating at full power, and a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged into his body like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, his Cultivation steadily improving.

Mo Fengwu sat beside him, diligently refining Spiritual Qi. Although her speed was far from Lin Feng’s, it was still much faster than outside.

Occasionally, when tired from Cultivation, the two would lean against each other and speak intimately.

“Husband, do you think I can really become a powerful Cultivator like you?” Mo Fengwu leaned on Lin Feng’s shoulder, her voice carrying a hint of longing.

Lin Feng gently stroked her long hair: “Of course you can. Although you have a Five Elements Spiritual Root, with my help and this blessed Immortal Cave, your future achievements may not be inferior to those so-called Geniuses.”

“En!” Mo Fengwu nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling.

“Ding! Dao Companion Mo Fengwu’s trust in the Host has increased, rewarding System Points +30.”

Thus, with daily guidance in Cultivation, teaching Talismans, intimate interactions, and joint meditation…

The points on Lin Feng’s System panel grew rapidly like a snowball.

From the initial two thousand points remaining after intercepting Old Devil Han’s incense burner, it quickly surpassed three thousand, four thousand…

Finally, about ten days before the Ascension Gathering, a crisp notification sound rang in Lin Feng’s mind.

“Ding! Congratulations, Host! System Points have accumulated to 10,000 points!”

“Detecting abundant Host points, Advanced System Mall access has been unlocked!”

Lin Feng’s heart stirred, and he immediately immersed his consciousness into the System Mall.

The previously somewhat simple mall interface was now completely new.

The product list became richer, dazzling and shimmering with treasures.

It was no longer just low-grade Medicinal Pills, Magical Artifacts, and basic Materials.

【Azure Ice Flame (Complete Form)】: One of the Heaven and Earth Exotic Flames, an extremely cold flame, with miraculous effects in both Alchemy and Artifact Refining. Exchange Points: 1000 points.

Lin Feng’s eyelids twitched. Azure Ice Flame! This was a treasure Old Devil Han and Profound Bone went to great lengths to acquire in the Chaotic Star Sea. Here, it only costs 1000 points?

He continued to look down.

【Void Heaven Cauldron (Cracked Version)】: A Spirit Treasure, one of the keys to the Secret Realm of the Spirit Realm, containing spatial power and unfathomable might. Exchange Points: 5000 points.

【Magnetic Divine Mountain (Portable Version)】: Contains Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, restraining Five Elements Magic Treasures. Exchange Points: 8000 points.

【Wind-Thunder Wings (Completed Refining Version)】: Driven by the power of wind and thunder, incredibly fast. Exchange Points: 6000 points.

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