Chapter 155: Chapter 155: The Mu Qiu Secret Realm Has Reacted
Mortals have Spirit Stones because Spirit Stones are a universal currency, usable by both mortals and Cultivators.
But mortals themselves cannot use Spiritual Energy.
Even though Spirit Stones are condensed from Spiritual Energy, one cannot use them without the proper Magic Technique.
Any Magic Treasures or similar items require Spiritual Energy to activate, something mortals are completely unable to do.
Only Blood Replenishing Medicine is effective for mortals, as it’s something ingested.
The Thunder Stone Mine perfectly fills the gap of mortals being unable to use Spiritual Energy.
’Just think, if the players could stabilize the elemental composition of the Thunder Stone Mine, and if they could harness its natural property of overflowing with Spiritual Energy to activate Magic Treasures... then couldn’t mortals use them too?’
If mortals could also use Magic Treasures, the future of the Longevity Sect would be incredibly bright!
Of course, they wouldn’t be able to use them as freely as Cultivators, but at least the idea was there.
For example, this aerial plank road was one of the urban pathways envisioned by the players.
They didn’t want to build it for any other reason than to construct aerial buildings, just like in Liu Xian City.
Throughout history, the Huaxia people have always had a special obsession with flight, and living in a Heavenly Palace is an inherent concept in their mythology.
Also, the previously envisioned train could be temporarily set aside. If the Thunder Stone Mine could be converted into a stable energy source, they could even build a flying train that traveled automatically.
The biggest problem now was stabilizing the Spiritual Energy of the Thunder Stones.
Otherwise, they were just unstable bombs.
Song Jiulai received the news when Chen Miaomiao asked her to return to sign a contract.
The collaborative cultivation of Spirit Grass was a major affair; it was about seeking mutual development.
And it was also to make the Feique Sect keep their mouths shut.
The ability to transform First-rank spirit grass into Second-rank spirit grass was a core secret anywhere. For a small sect to survive, they had to keep a tight lid on it.
Therefore, signing a contract was essential.
As the Sect Master of the Longevity Sect, the matter of signing the contract was undeniably her responsibility.
On the Feique Sect’s side, Dong Yulan would be the one to sign.
Since she was the one who agreed to it, she had to bear the responsibility.
After returning from Liu Xian City, Song Jiulai headed for the Feique Sect.
This was her first time visiting the Feique Sect.
The last time she went to the Feique Sect, she had just waited at the entrance and had someone call for Su Huanli. This was her first time actually entering the Feique Sect’s grounds.
The architectural style of the Feique Sect was actually quite similar, with several buildings constructed on the mountain peak. It just looked much better than the original Longevity Sect.
At least it looked as if it had been carefully polished, possessing its own style and grandeur.
There was a great hall on the peak, which served as the Feique Sect’s main hall.
When Dong Yulan saw Song Jiulai, her expression was one of slight surprise.
Because she sensed the aura of the Early Stage of Qi Refining from Song Jiulai.
’How is that possible?’
’Her own disciple is already in the Late Stage, yet a Sect Master is still in the Early Stage. Does that even make sense?’
Seeing Dong Yulan, Song Jiulai, on the other hand, approached with great enthusiasm, wanting to shake her hand. "Elder Dong, hello, hello."
She looked just like someone on a business trip meeting a client.
However, under Dong Yulan’s baffled gaze, Song Jiulai awkwardly withdrew her hand. "This is a way our Sect expresses respect."
Su Huanli also explained in Dong Yulan’s ear, "Elder, the disciples of the Longevity Sect really do like to do this."
She would sometimes run into disciples who also liked to shake the hands of other Cultivators when she went down the mountain.
They seemed very enthusiastic.
In any case, it didn’t seem malicious.
If the other person didn’t reciprocate, it would turn into a strange and awkward fist-and-palm salute, which they seemed very unpracticed at.
This handshake must truly be a part of their Sect’s etiquette.
"Oh..."
Although her own cultivation was higher than Song Jiulai’s, considering the cooperation between their two Sects and the huge advantage the Longevity Sect was offering, it didn’t seem appropriate to maintain the arrogance of a senior.
Dong Yulan hesitated for a moment, then extended her hand toward Song Jiulai and said, "Hello?"
"Hello, hello!"
Song Jiulai grasped Dong Yulan’s hand.
And just like that, the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two sects was accomplished.
"I came this time to represent the Longevity Sect in signing a cooperation agreement with the Feique Sect. If there are no other conditions, shall we proceed as my disciple suggested?"
Dong Yulan frowned slightly. "Aren’t you the one who makes the decisions?"
’A dignified Sect Master listening to her disciple.’
Song Jiulai immediately explained, "Not exactly. I’m often away, so my disciples manage the Sect’s affairs."
Dong Yulan’s expression was a little strange. "Oh..."
’That’s actually normal.’
’As a Sect Master, cultivation is what’s most important.’
’Handling these worldly matters indeed doesn’t seem like something she would do.’
The contract was signed. It stipulated that from now on, all Spirit Grass on the mountains within the Feique Sect’s territory would be managed and guided by disciples of the Longevity Sect. Meanwhile, the original Feique Sect disciples would continue to do whatever they were doing before.
As for the area below the mountain, it was unsuitable for large-scale planting due to the many foreign Loose Cultivators and prying eyes.
What the Longevity Sect wanted was to occupy the entire mountain.
This mountain was quite large. Behind the Feique Sect’s mountain, there were several other large, connected peaks, only slightly shorter than Feique Mountain itself. That entire vast territory was uninhabited, and normally only Feique Sect disciples would occasionally go to check on it.
Outsiders were forbidden, so security was high. Leaving it untouched was simply a waste.
The players were currently worrying about their lack of space.
Since Spirit Grass was their main source of income, the more, the better.
Moreover, the Thunder Stone Mine was also located in these back mountains of the Feique Sect.
The players had definitely set their sights on this Thunder Stone Mine.
Once the Feique Sect signed this contract, this territory would be completely under the Longevity Sect’s control.
After signing the contract, Song Jiulai prepared to head to the Liuyun Sect and other sects as she had originally planned.
She saw in the sect channel that Han Tian and the others would also continue on to other sects after they finished handling matters in Wang’an County.
After all, with the Feique Sect having agreed to cooperate, the Spirit Grass market was now huge. Wang’an County alone couldn’t absorb all these goods.
They couldn’t establish a long-term presence in Liu Xian City, and besides, Second-rank spirit grass wasn’t that rare there. The major city would drive down the purchase price, so it was better to target the other surrounding sects.
But then, the system suddenly reminded Song Jiulai, "There’s a reaction from Mu Qiu’s Secret Realm. Based on the energy fluctuations, it will open within a day at the latest."
Song Jiulai immediately grew excited. "Can I get in?"
System: "You can... but this Secret Realm..."
The system seemed to have calculated something and suddenly said, "It’s a random Secret Realm."
A random Secret Realm was an unstable Secret Realm that existed on the Yunzhou Continent. Not even the Major Sects could fully comprehend them. Unlike the previous Liuyao Secret Realm, this was completely random.
It could be very dangerous, or it could be completely ordinary.
Song Jiulai: "How many people can you glitch in, including me?"
"It’s hard to say. The Secret Realm hasn’t opened yet."
Song Jiulai pondered for a moment. "Then I’ll have the players get ready first. I’ll go craft some new puppets—to be safe, I’ll prepare ten. You go ask the ones with the highest combat power right now. Don’t tell them there’s a Secret Realm. Just say there’s a dangerous mission with a chance of being killed and an unstable reward. Ask them who’s willing to go."
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