Vol. 1 - Ch. 129 - Just Browsing

Words : 1279 Updated : Oct 8th, 2025

As Chen Qingyu read through the item descriptions in front of him, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. S~eaʀᴄh the Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bodhi Fruit: Speeds up the body tempering process for martial artists in the Body Tempering Realm. Price: 300 jade coins. Purple Ganoderma: Increases blood and qi for Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists. Price: 1,300 jade coins. Tian Nan Star: Enhances blood and qi for Innate Realm martial artists. Price: 5,000 jade coins. Every item he saw was a rare treasure capable of accelerating martial cultivation. If his clan could acquire these resources, their martial artists would progress far faster than their current pace allowed. Then, his gaze landed on the top shelf. His breath caught slightly. Wind Immortal Flower: A specialty of the Zhou clan in Yunmeng City. Consuming it grants Innate Realm martial artists a chance to comprehend a trace of Gang Qi. The higher the realm, the greater the chance. Can only be used once. Chen Qingyu felt a surge of desire—but it faded just as quickly when he saw the price. Twenty thousand jade coins. Not only could he not afford it, but even his entire clan wouldn't be able to gather that amount. In fact, he couldn’t even afford the Bodhi Fruit, which cost only three hundred jade coins. A young attendant in green approached him with a practiced smile. "Honored guest, these items are exclusive to Yong’an City. Would you like to purchase something? This Bodhi Fruit, for example, can significantly speed up body tempering. If you consume a few, you could see real improvement within half a month!" He gestured toward another item. "And Tian Nan Star is also very effective—worth trying out!" Chen Qingyu waved a hand dismissively. "No, I’m just browsing." Without another word, he turned and left the Stone Warm Pavilion. As he stepped onto the bustling street, his mind lingered on what he had just learned. The Bodhi Fruit was clearly superior to the clan's Blood Rice in terms of enhancing the Body Tempering Realm. But while these treasures were rare and expensive, Blood Rice had the advantage of being available in bulk. He committed the information to memory and made his way toward the city gates. This trip had shown him many things he had never seen before—the city's prosperity, the level of wealth and cultivation outside his home, and most importantly, just how far behind his own clan was. A sense of urgency settled in his chest. He didn’t want his clan to remain in the shadows of stronger families forever. But after witnessing the Zhou clan’s overwhelming strength firsthand, he knew the gap between them wasn’t something that could be bridged overnight. He recalled the sigh of helplessness from his clan leader back then and clenched his fists. One step at a time. … Not long after Chen Qingyu left the shop, the young attendant hurried to report to a well-dressed man bearing the Shilin clan emblem. "A stranger in the Innate Realm?" the man repeated, raising an eyebrow. "Yes, Elder. He doesn’t belong to any of the three major families and isn’t recorded in our clan's records. Should we have someone follow and investigate him?" The elder waved a hand dismissively. "Forget it. He was asking about basic martial arts knowledge—probably someone who stumbled into the Innate Realm through sheer luck. Even if he has a clan behind him, it’s nothing worth our attention." His expression darkened slightly. "Right now, our focus should be on the Xie clan. If Xie Yanmo truly advances to the Inner Gang Realm, there may be some changes in Yong’an City." … Outside the city, Chen Qingyu circulated his blood qi, picking up speed. Only when he felt confident that no one was following him did he finally relax. He had merely entered the city to observe, yet he had still drawn attention. It was unavoidable—after all, Innate Realm martial artists were rare in Yong’an City, and an unfamiliar face in this realm was bound to raise eyebrows. The deeper he looked into things, the more he realized how complex the city’s power structure was. But this was the closest city to his clan. Would his clan be able to establish a foothold here in the future? Pushing those thoughts aside, he determined his direction and set off toward Chaotic Burial Mountain. Days of travel had left him exhausted. While Innate Realm martial artists could endure hunger longer than ordinary people, prolonged starvation would still drain his blood qi. … "Looks like Qingyu will be back in two days." Inside the Ancestral Hall, Chen Xingzhen and the others watched the light screen, their expressions filled with satisfaction. In the past month, the clan had planted another crop of Blood Rice. The rising temperatures had helped the natural blood spring recover, and they had managed to cultivate two additional acres of fertile land. Progress on the road to the outside world was also steady. They had cleared twenty miles so far, though it was still rough and uneven. But over time, as more people traveled it, the path would naturally take shape. According to the elders’ estimates, a fully accessible road would take a few more months to complete. The clan wasn’t in a hurry. Despite the Zhou clan's looming presence, they continued developing at their own pace. Even with their supply of Blood Rice cut in half, they had enough to sustain themselves. In the past month, two more Body Tempering Realm martial artists had emerged within the clan. The future was still uncertain, but their foundation was growing stronger by the day. … Two days later, as Chen Qingyu spotted the familiar silhouette of Chaotic Burial Mountain in the distance, a deep sense of relief washed over him. He quickened his pace. Despite his strength as an Innate Realm martial artist, the long journey had taken its toll. He wondered how his clan had fared in the past month. How were his relatives? What changes had occurred within the clan? Before he knew it, he had arrived at the clan hall. To his surprise, several elders, including Chen Xingzhen, were already standing at the entrance, as if they had been expecting him. Seeing their familiar faces, warmth filled his chest. "Clan leader, I’m back," he said, his voice steady. "It’s good that you’re back," Chen Xingzhen replied with a smile. "Eat something first—we can talk later." Chen Qingyu nodded, a soft smile forming on his lips. No matter where he went, his clan would always be his home. … "Brother Qingyu! What did you see outside? Tell us everything!" "Is Yunmeng City really that big? Bigger than Chaotic Burial Mountain?" "What was that dancing place you mentioned? Do they really not wear clothes?" Laughter rippled through the crowd. Young children, especially the ten-year-old boys like Chen Qinghe, swarmed around Chen Qingyu, their eyes filled with curiosity. Unlike the elders, they didn’t know about the light screen in the Ancestral Hall, so they bombarded him with questions about the outside world. Chen Qingyu chuckled and patiently began telling them everything he had seen. Patreon Chapter Release Update Hello! Exciting news for our Patreon supporters! New advance chapters have been released according to the following tiers: Bronze Totem – [3] advance chapters Silver Totem – [6] advance chaptersGold Totem – [12] advance chapters Thank you for your support! Your contributions help keep the translations coming. If you’d like to read ahead, consider joining our Patreon and unlocking exclusive chapters! [Novel Update Patreon] Happy reading!

Vol. 1 - Ch. 129 - Just Browsing

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