Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Pill Master Zhang Cheng’s Big

Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Pill Master Zhang Cheng’s Big Gift, Trace of Demon Cultivators—1 Translator: 549690339 “Alright Uncle Zhang, I understand. I will take this Dan Ding.” Zhou Sui pondered carefully before he immediately decided. After all, he was indeed in need of a Dan Ding, particularly a first-grade superior one which would spare him the time of having to purchase it separately while also eliminating potential trouble when going out. Besides, the price was also very affordable, effectively presenting a win-win situation. “Excellent, this is really splendid.” Upon hearing these words, Zhang Cheng expressed his gratitude towards Zhou Sui for his willingness to purchase the Dan Ding. To be honest, he was just giving it a try. After all, Zhou Sui was not a Pill Master; even if he purchased the Dan Ding, he would not put it to much use and could only sell it at best. His reasons for seeking Zhou Sui instead of attempting to sell it elsewhere stemmed from his fear of attracting the covetous intentions of other cultivators and becoming a target for robber cultivators. Zhou Sui, however, was a known entity – a neighbor he had known for years. Even if he sold it to him, nobody would know that he had made a large profit of five thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. This decision also helped him avoid the attention of robber cultivators. Therefore, he chose to sell at a low price, prioritizing his safety over the monetary gain. Now, with the chaos in Misty Cloud City, even extreme caution was warranted. “As a matter of fact, I also have a treasure trove of alchemy knowledge I have acquired over many years and a heritage I received when I was young; I will give all these to you now, hoping that you will go farther on your path than I ever did.” Zhang Cheng had a thought, and he took out several Heritage Jade Records from his body. These were considered his ace in the hole. He knew that the reason his nephew was willing to spend a large sum of money to buy Dan Ding was probably due to their long-standing friendship. As an uncle, he felt deeply embarrassed for relying on his nephew’s kindness for his survival. So, he decided to go all out and offer everything he had. “Uncle Zhang, this gift is too huge.” Upon witnessing this, Zhou Sui was taken aback. He didn’t expect Zhang Cheng to be so generous. Previously, many cultivators wished to gain Zhang Cheng s alchemy experience and were even willing to pay a high price for it, but Zhang Cheng always refused. After all, being a Loose Cultivator, without the help of a sect or a family, Zhang Cheng had become a middle-grade Pill Master, which demonstrated the powerful potential of these legacies. If it weren’t for Zhang Cheng’s pride and unwillingness to marry and settle down, he might have had the opportunity to become a Foundation-building Cultivator with the help of other cultivator families. But now, he was willing to give away these legacies. “Nephew, don’t be bashful; I have lost hope of advancing on the Dao, so these things are of no use to me. It is better to give them to someone who can utilize them.” Zhang Cheng put it very straightforwardly. If it weren’t for the poisoning, no matter how much money others would spend, they would never get the alchemy legacies from him. But after being poisoned and experiencing the fickleness of the world, he saw through everything. A mere legacy didn’t compare to his own life. “Since this is the case, thank you, Uncle Zhang.” Zhou Sui nodded. He wasn’t so hypocritical – after all, he indeed needed more alchemy knowledge so that he could improve his Pill Master realm faster. However, he gave an extra two thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones as the price for purchasing the legacy. After all, for him, relying on the sale of Spiritual Wine, the amount of spirit stones he had was too many to be counted. A few thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones was nothing in his eyes. When he received the seven thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones from Zhou Sui, Zhang Cheng was extremely grateful. With so many spirit stones, plus his previous savings, he could now buy a superior Detoxifying Pill without any problems. Having thought up to this point, he suddenly remembered something and whispered to Zhou Sui, “Nephew, given these circumstances, I have something I need to caution you about. Perhaps danger is looming over Misty Cloud City, and you need to be prepared in advance. “What do you mean by ‘trouble with Misty Cloud City ? Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. “You may not be aware since you live inside the city, but outside the city is a bloodbath. In the Loose Cultivator marketplace, almost every night, some Loose Cultivators are killed.” “Our previous neighbors such as Zhao, Liu, Huang, and so on, have all tragically died at the hands of robber cultivators.” “Many people are suspecting that it’s not just the work of robber cultivators – it could be the work of Demon Cultivators.” Zhang Cheng said very seriously. “Demon Cultivators? Is this true? Wouldn’t the Immortal Mist Sect stop the Demon Cultivators from entering the city?” Zhou Sui couldn’t suppress his shock. Notably, he thought of his mysterious new neighbor, Xu Tianze. While he had known that residing in the Loose Cultivator Market would pose unseen dangers, he didn’t expect that within just a few months, so many of his original neighbors would be killed. Fortunately, he had always stayed within Misty Cloud City. Although occasional incidents of robbery and murder occurred in Misty Cloud City, it was safe to say that it was much safer than the wilderness. “Hehe, the area of the Yunwu Mountain Range is so vast; could the Immortal Mist Sect, powerful as they are, really prevent all the cultivators from entering?” “Additionally, the Demon Cultivators would not openly identify themselves as Demon Cultivators. They disguise themselves as ordinary cultivators, and even the Immortal Mist Sect can’t detect it.” “In fact, it’s not just the Loose Cultivator Market; even the Red Gold Mine has encountered problems. Many miners have died, and the rumor is that it might be the work of the Demon Cultivators.” Zhang Cheng said with a sneer. “Could it be that a Demonic Sect is planning to move against the Immortal Mist Sect?” Zhou Sui immediately thought of this possibility. “I’m not sure, but it’s highly possible.” Zhang Cheng said solemnly, “After all, the Immortal Mist Sect manages a region of ten thousand miles, has found many spirit stone veins, and caused the price of ordinary spirit stones in our area to drop significantly, resulting in high commodity prices. These incidents have already aroused the discontent of many sects, and even the covetousness of the Demonic Sect. Perhaps they have long wanted to take action against the Immortal Mist Sect but have yet to find an excuse. But now, the Immortal Mist Sect has discovered a new vein of Red Gold. If they fully exploit this vein, the overall strength of the Immortal Mist Sect will enjoy a great boost, and those sects might not be able to tolerate it any longer.” There’s a saying: “Every man digs a well his own way.” Although he was just a Loose Cultivator, he still had his ways and often knew more about certain matters than the sect disciples. “Since we’ve reached this point, I’ll leave the decision to you, nephew.” After saying these words, Zhang Cheng let out a sigh of relief. He believed that he had done all that could be expected of him. After all, this was highly confidential information that he had obtained from various sources. If Zhou Sui wasn’t his long-term neighbor, he wouldn’t have shared it. “Uncle Zhang, I understand.” Zhou Sui instantly wore a knowing expression. Perhaps Zhang Cheng’s decision to suddenly return to the secular world was not merely due to the destruction of his Dao. It could also be because of the current instability in the situation, causing Zhang Cheng to fathom the idea of avoiding the upheaval..