Chapter 1: A person is driven to desperation
Inside, the atmosphere is vibrant with red lights and fine wine, warm as spring, with high-quality calming incense burning in a purple-gold censer
Initially, Fang Xi was somewhat skeptical about the concept of time travel. However, after several hours of turmoil, when he finally released his first minor spell, trembling and relying on his bodily memory, he became convinced that he truly possessed supernatural powers and had ascended to the lofty status of an immortal
A young man emerged from the moving bamboo forest
Fang Xi returned to his dwelling and opened the door.
Upon opening my eyes, I found myself in a world inhabited by cultivators, and I had also taken possession of the body of a young man named Fang Xi.
The only temptations that can surpass those of modern individuals are the allure of the extraordinary and the promise of immortality
The 'Emerald Bamboo Forest' under his management, covering an area of six tenths of a unit, yields bamboo rice each year. After paying half of the tax, only one hundred catties remain, which is approximately one stone, valued at thirty spirit crystals
He looked up at the sky, where snowflakes were swirling down once again, and instinctively tightened his little cotton jacket around himself, sighing inwardly: "Unknowingly, has a year already passed? It's not that I have traveled through time; I can hardly believe it. It turns out that even cultivators can be afraid of the cold..."
Indeed, cultivators are not yet immortals; they still possess elements of mortality and must endure the vicissitudes of heat and cold, as well as the cycles of life, aging, illness, and death
Therefore, although life was difficult, Fang Xi still gritted her teeth and persevered
Fang Xi shook his head and declined: "Old Mai, I still need to cultivate tonight..."
Sometimes, Fang Xi even contemplated giving up the path of cultivation, returning to the mortal realm to become a wealthy man, surrounded by numerous wives and concubines, and living out the remainder of his life in such a manner.
Fang Xi saw it, and a faint smile involuntarily appeared on his face
This transaction is, of course, a loss
His journey through time, when mentioned, seems quite ordinary and unremarkable, with no particular features. In his previous life, he worked diligently and, after being admitted to university, fell into a state of despair, neglecting his studies and struggling to find a good job. After graduation, he was urged by his parents to join the ranks of those preparing for civil service examinations, only to be tormented by the mathematical problems in the assessment.
Although the Qingzhushan Market is protected by a great protective formation, in order to save on spirit stones, it generally only shields the main street of the market and the surrounding shops. It is out of the question to cover the entire mountain or even the spirit field area.
After completing all of this, Fang Xi's expression returned to calm as she snapped her fingers
... ...
A sudden chill descended upon the four-legged lizard
When a person is pushed to their limits, they can accomplish anything, including time travel
The residential area of the farmers is located near the mountaintop market, which is also a place frequently passed by the patrol team, making it relatively safe
These weeds have also been nourished by spiritual energy, growing very robustly. If one is not careful, they will compete with the jade bamboo for nutrients, affecting the harvest
He moved with agility, his stature upright like a pine tree, his features well-defined, and his eyes resembling a clear, bottomless deep pool. He was dressed in a thick cotton coat, and at that moment, his face bore a look of slight relief.
The soft chair made of rosewood is comfortable and pleasant, and one can easily recline in it like Ge You.
The best example is the Situ family, who have mastered the Qingzhushan market, and it is said that there is more than one 'foundation builder' in the clan
Since then, Fang Xi has devoted all his energy to farming here, as there was no other choice due to financial constraints
The so-called 'spiritual crystal' refers to fragments of spiritual stones. Generally speaking, ten pieces of spiritual crystals are required to exchange for one low-grade spiritual stone
Fang Xi approached the ice sculpture, lifted the frozen four-legged lizard in his hand and weighed it, his face gradually falling, muttering incessantly: "What a loss!"
After taking just a few steps, a cultivator resembling an old farmer passed by, smiling as he greeted: "Young Master Fang, would you like to find a nice place to have some fun?"
Especially after eating, besides the warmth in the stomach, there is also a faint aura rising up.
Fang Xi's lips curled into a faint smile
The third level of Qi Refinement is merely an initial stage within the Qi Refinement period. In the Qingzhu Mountain market, mid-stage cultivators at the fourth level of Qi Refinement and above are quite common, and occasionally, there are formidable experts at the seventh level of Qi Refinement or higher. In the world of cultivation, the law of the jungle prevails, and instances of cunning exploitation and plunder are rampant
Hoo Hoo
The temperature dropped suddenly all around, and a four-legged snake was instantly frozen to the ground, transforming into a lifelike ice sculpture
As he gestured with his fingers, a self-made air conditioner by a cultivator was activated, maintaining a suitable temperature and humidity within the room
Yes, Fang Xi is a time traveler
On Fang Xi's face, there was a full expression of frustration
Fang Xi arrived in the kitchen, took out some coarse grains mixed with fine rice, and cooked a pot of porridge for herself
Fang Xi sighed, waved his hand to brush off the snowflakes on his body, and began to clear the weeds in the bamboo forest
Therefore, to become this spiritual farmer, one must still be proficient in minor spells such as the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique and the Geng Metal Grass-Cutting Sword
On the ground of the bamboo forest, a creature resembling a four-legged snake swiftly crawled through the grass, its scales leaving behind a few strands of enchanting colors in the air
It must be said that those little fairies who specialize in the art of seduction are indeed quite bothersome
In fact, it is precisely so
Alas, cultivating immortality is difficult, but survival is even more challenging
He sighed while pricking up his ears to listen to the sounds around him, and then took out a talisman and affixed it to the wooden wall of the training room
This youth named Fang Xi possesses a cultivation level of the third layer of Qi Refinement, standing alone, and is a spiritual farmer affiliated with the Qingzhu Mountain market of the Yue Kingdom in the Southern Wilderness cultivation world
Bang
In what appears to be a makeshift shantytown constructed from wooden boards, there are indeed women engaged in various activities. They do not primarily engage in farming, and their lives are relatively comfortable, as they possess their own means of livelihood.
This is Fang Xi's neighbor, Old Mai.
Lingmi is naturally known as 'Jade Bamboo Rice', with each grain resembling emeralds, exuding a refreshing fragrance. Even when mixed with ordinary fine rice and coarse grains, it remains delicious, with a taste that is exceptionally sweet and palatable
"The first-tier demon insect—Stone Dragon Child, valued at one spirit crystal. To capture it, not only did I waste three days of my time, but I also consumed a 'Cold Ice Talisman'. Although this talisman is only of the lower grade of the first tier, it still costs nearly half a spirit stone!"
Amidst the white snow, a lush green bamboo forest thrives vibrantly, with the emerald green bamboo leaves shimmering with a delicate and translucent luster, each droplet of water resembling brilliant pearls, each one glistening with a soft radiance
Finally caught this damned little thief who has been cheating
Although Fang Xi inherited the memories of the original owner, she still found farming very difficult and lived a life full of suffering
Upon seeing the other person's expression at that moment, he immediately knew where the other person was going
Thus, Fang Xi chose to inherit everything from the original owner, continuing to serve as the spiritual farmer of the market, and embarked on her own path of cultivation.
In the blink of an eye, it seems as though the world has transformed into a different realm
Fang Xi's malicious speculation likely stems from the fact that he and his fellow spirit farmers are impoverished and looked down upon by the robbers.
It has been proven that when a person is pushed to the limit, they still cannot solve mathematical problems
After toiling in the fields for a year, the income amounts to three low-grade spirit stones
Although she expressed her disdain verbally, after a moment of complaint, Fang Xi still decided to keep the little stone dragon, as it is indeed a spirit crystal
After all, when it comes to enjoyment, even ancient emperors may not compare to an ordinary modern person
Fang Xi raised his head, glanced at the sky, and began to hurry back to his residence
His face was covered in wrinkles, and when he smiled, he revealed two large yellow teeth. Surprisingly, his breath was even weaker than Fang Xi's, around the second layer of Qi Refinement.
After lying down for a sufficient time, Fang Xi casually discarded the tattered cotton-padded jacket and changed into a set of exquisite brocade garments, which further accentuated the young man's graceful demeanor, exuding an air of elegance and nonchalance
Seizing this opportune moment, Fang Xi immediately went to the training room to engage in intensive practice of his techniques
Two hundred years! In the previous life, this would have been enough to witness the rise and fall of most dynasties.
After walking up the mountain for a while, a low-lying shantytown came into view, with each household demarcating their area with fences, and the sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard.
This is a first-order low-grade 'amulet' that possesses a certain level of defense. Most importantly, it can isolate sound and spiritual fluctuations
The severe winter is like a prison, with water freezing into ice
A wisp of dreamlike white mist lingers, making this place resemble a fairyland
However, it is impossible not to do it!
Hmph
His room is quite large, divided into smaller areas such as a living room, bedroom, and training room... Some practitioners even plant spiritual vegetables and raise spiritual birds within the fence, making full use of the land to the utmost.
Fang Xi was unaware of the other party's background, but as they encountered each other daily, a certain bond began to form
Regrettably, before the results of the civil service examination were announced, Fang Xi transcended while in the examination hall
The sky is dark and overcast like ink
Half an hour later, Fang Xi opened his eyes and let out a bitter smile: "This 'Changchun Jue' is truly difficult. After a year of arduous cultivation, I have barely managed to grasp the original master's cultivation level, not even reaching the peak of the third layer of Qi Refinement, let alone breaking through the bottleneck of the mid-Qi Refinement stage... it's so hard..."
As for the spiritual consciousness during the foundation-building stage, although it cannot provide protection, it will immediately explode if subjected to a spiritual consciousness scan, serving as a warning to the cultivator
Old Mai has been farming for a longer time than Fang Xi, yet his life is extremely difficult. He even came to borrow Lingjing, and one can easily imagine where his savings have gone
The north wind cuts like a knife, stirring up thousands of piles of snow
He inherited the original owner's savings, and now his entire fortune amounts to only a few dozen spirit crystals
At this moment
But soon, this thought was abandoned by him
In fact, shortly after becoming familiar with this body, he visited the 'Drunken Immortal Pavilion' in the market, spending nearly half of his fortune, indulging for a night, and staggering out while leaning against the wall
A gust of cold wind blew in, causing Fang Xi to shiver with a chill
Because Fang Xi is the spiritual farmer of this bamboo forest, the harvest of the coming year entirely depends on the growth of these bamboos, and naturally, one cannot allow these pests to ruin them
However, Fang Xi also knows from memory that with the increase in the cultivation level of practitioners and the elevation of their realms, it is indeed possible to prolong life, remain free from ailments, and even achieve true immortality
He opened the door, and a beam of dazzling sunlight poured in, revealing an extraordinarily grand and opulent residence.
Therefore, this area is not considered very safe at night
How can one find a young lady to enjoy tea without saving money? I do not drink aged tea
Although the enforcement team of the Situ family is patrolling, incidents of robbery and vandalism still occur from time to time, and Fang Xi certainly would not risk his own life.
In the blink of an eye, he has arrived at another place
As cultivators in the foundation-building stage, they fully align with the imagination of mortals; at the very least, their lifespan has been extended by a factor of two, allowing them to easily live for over two hundred years
Even high-level magic practitioners, in order to refine powerful spells or even magical artifacts, may resort to blood sacrifices resulting in tragedies within a radius of one hundred miles. Although such occurrences are rare, they are clearly documented in literature