"Currently, the most important thing is to eliminate Jin Shifeng and the Sniffing Gu!" Qin Wang thought after reviewing the information.
He didn't like the feeling of being tracked and considered this danger a priority to eliminate.
According to the information, Jin Shifeng could track him entirely because of the Sniffing Gu. The Sniffing Gu had an extraordinary origin, as it was the former master of the Five Elements Divine Light Pot, also known as the Three Corpses Gu King Pot. The Gu Master, who cultivated the evil Gu King, was hunted by righteous experts, leading to his body's destruction. He then merged with his Gu, reincarnating as the Sniffing Gu to start over.
"Since the Sniffing Gu can track the Five Elements Divine Light Pot, why not lure a large number of monsters from the depths of Cuiyun Mountain to devour the Sniffing Gu? Or even take care of Jin Shifeng?"
With Jin Shifeng set to return to Xiaodan Mountain, a bright idea struck Qin Wang amidst his anxiety.
"Don't I have Monster Luring Enchantment Incense? Make several portions, say ten, bury the Five Elements Divine Light Pot in a suitable spot deep in Cuiyun Mountain, place the incense above it, set up a trigger mechanism, and when Jin Shifeng and the Sniffing Gu find it, they'll ignite the incense, attracting numerous monsters."
By the time they retrieve the Three Corpses Gu King Pot, they would likely be torn apart by the swarming monsters.
After the monsters retreat, Qin Wang could return to retrieve the Five Elements Divine Light Pot.
However, igniting the Monster Luring Enchantment Incense required careful planning to ensure everything worked perfectly. This had to be done as soon as possible.
"At dawn, I'll purchase the materials for ten portions of Monster Luring Enchantment Incense, a large bag of straw paper, saltpeter, phosphorus, and other supplies. When Jin Shifeng arrives at Xiaodan Mountain, I can lead him into the trap."
Having made up his mind, Qin Wang went to sleep.
The next morning.
Qin Wang headed to the Monster Slaying Market to buy ten portions of Monster Luring Enchantment Incense, five portions of Bewitching Sealing Incense, and various materials, before heading to Cuiyun Mountain.
Qin Wang ventured ten miles deeper than the Wild Boar Monster's nest, finding a concealed stone wall about the height of a person. He cautiously avoided nearby monsters, using his Soul-Scaring Knife to dig a deep hole in the stone wall, where he hid the Three Corpses Gu King Pot, covering it with stones. He tied two hidden earthen-colored strings to the pot's handles, which were attached to fire-trigger mechanisms made of fire-sticks, saltpeter, and phosphorus. When Jin Shifeng found the pot and pulled it out, the mechanism would ignite the Monster Luring Enchantment Incense, attracting nearby monsters.
"Finally set it up."
"Now, just wait for Jin Shifeng to take the bait!"
"With so many monsters, they'll be torn to pieces!"
After working until the afternoon, Qin Wang carefully examined his trap multiple times, ensuring it would ignite. Satisfied, he avoided the monsters and left the area.
Next, he would keep an eye on whether Jin Shifeng arrived at Xiaodan Mountain. When Jin Shifeng approached the trap, Qin Wang would follow from a distance. After the beast tide receded, he would retrieve the Three Corpses Gu King Pot. This was the best plan.
The following day.
External Affairs Hall.
Five Lingyao Sect disciples in the Qi Refining stage sat behind the counter, with Zhao Haifeng among them, hands clasped behind his back.
"Senior Zhao, the spiritual field I rented before was sublet. Shouldn't the rent and spiritual valley seeds from before be covered by someone else?"
Qin Wang looked at Zhao Haifeng with respectful appearance, but he harbored murderous intent. This despicable man sublet his spiritual field and seeds for profit, now demanding Qin Wang to pay for new ones. How absurd!
"Since you were away for so many days and the spiritual field was sublet, the previous seedlings were removed and replaced. Naturally, you should cover the loss."
"If you want to rent, rent it now. Only one spiritual field is left. If you don't rent it, someone else will."
Zhao Haifeng frowned impatiently. He had always done this, reaping the rewards from fields left by deceased spiritual farmers. Over the years, he profited greatly and manipulated many female cultivators who didn't dare to confront him for fear of being expelled from Xiaodan Mountain.
"Senior, I'll rent it."
"But I haven't harvested anything yet. Can I pay the rent after the harvest?"
Qin Wang quickly said. His current identity was a spiritual farmer; if he didn't rent a field, as a Qi Refining stage two cultivator, he would attract unwanted attention. It was best to rent a field as cover.
"Alright, the 74th spiritual field is yours."
"Here is your field token and spiritual valley seeds."
"Make sure to pay the rent in full after the harvest."
Zhao Haifeng handed over a black token representing the field number and a bag of seeds.
"Yes, senior."
Qin Wang took the token and seeds, then left the External Affairs Hall.
Fifteen minutes later.
Qin Wang walked through his former spiritual field, seeing the green seedlings he planted still growing. A lean, thirty-something man in the third level of the Qi Refining stage was using the Spirit Rain Technique to water them.
"Hello, fellow cultivator. I just rented the 74th spiritual field. Could you tell me where it is?"
Qin Wang greeted.
"It's the third one over there."
The man glanced at Qin Wang without stopping his Spirit Rain Technique, skillfully nurturing the seedlings.
Through conversation, Qin Wang learned this man was Yu Qingfeng, also from Dacang, with four spiritual roots. He had been at Xiaodan Mountain for over ten years, still at the third level of Qi Refining. To earn more spiritual stones, he rented three fields. When asked how he managed three fields, Yu Qingfeng just smiled mysteriously and didn't elaborate.
"Probably rented from Liu Lan."
After chatting briefly, Qin Wang didn't press further and went to plant his seeds, using the Spirit Rain Technique to water them.
Yu Qingfeng didn't disclose much, so Qin Wang only mentioned his alias, Qin Tiedan, asking for guidance as he was new to Xiaodan Mountain.
After finishing his fieldwork, Qin Wang returned to his hut to study the new spells. Now at the fourth level of Qi Refining, he needed to increase his proficiency in these spells as preparation.
The next afternoon.
Qin Wang checked his panel with satisfaction.
Qin Wang
Life: 18/99
Realm: Qi Refining Stage 4 (163/4000)
Spells: Spirit Rain Technique (Entry Level)
Progress: (156/800)
Effect: Gather mana to cast Spirit Rain, promoting seedling growth, achieving minor success in 2 years.
Spell: Explosive Flame Technique (Entry Level)
Progress: (1/800)
Effect: Gather fire mana to form a fist-sized fireball, shoot it into the air, causing an explosion upon impact, with flames burning the target, achieving minor success in 3 years.
"With the Explosive Flame Technique at entry level, it will be a great help for future clean-ups."
Qin Wang was pleased with the progress of his Explosive Flame Technique, reaching entry level in just over a day. At the fourth level of Qi Refining, his lifespan increased to 99 years.
Each level breakthrough in Qi Refining added eight years to his life. This made Qin Wang even more eager for the longevity promised by the Foundation Establishment stage. Who wouldn't want immortality?
Information Update:
4: You set up a trap for Jin Shifeng yesterday. Information obtained: Jin Shifeng, a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining, has already set off for Xiaodan Mountain.
7: You saw your former rented spiritual field yesterday. Information obtained: Liu Lan sublet your field to Yu Qingfeng for five spirit stones. Last night, Liu Lan and Zhao Haifeng had an intimate encounter in a secluded area as a thank you.
9: Zhao Haifeng exploited your spiritual field. Information obtained: Zhao Haifeng wasn't satisfied yesterday and plans to invite Liu Lan for another encounter in a secluded area.
"This scoundrel Zhao Haifeng, using my field to play with female cultivators!"
"I must keep an eye on him and see when he goes out again!"
Qin Wang read the useful information from last night, his eyes flashing with killing intent. If Zhao Haifeng dared to engage in secret activities, Qin Wang planned to follow him and use Bewitching Sealing Incense, or if necessary, Monster Luring Enchantment Incense to attract the Black Wild Boar Monster to kill them both!