Chapter 249
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Chapter 249: Hibernation
In the early morning, before the ox cart carrying night soil arrived, Wang Chen left his home.
First, he went to a breakfast shop to fill his stomach, then headed to the marketplace for a stroll.
If he saw something he needed or liked, he would bargain with the stallholder, and if the price was right, he would buy it.
But most of the time, Wang Chen returned home empty-handed.
After leaving the marketplace, his next stop was the tea house.
He ordered a pot of spiritual tea that could be infused three times, along with a plate of dried fruits or pastries, allowing him to stay there until noon.
He learned about news from the outside world, such as various rumors about the Guiyuan Sect and Wufeng Mountain, all from there.
No matter how much truth these rumors held, at least he wouldn’t be out of the loop.
After returning home at noon, Wang Chen mostly stayed inside.
He spent most of his time on cultivation.
The next morning, he would go out again.
This cycle repeated day after day, with life seemingly following a set pattern, plain and without surprises.
Only during the large and small markets in Dongwu Town did Wang Chen rent a stall in the marketplace.
He sold the talismans he had made.
Every loose cultivator in Dongwu Town possessed one or more skills for making a living,
be it farming, hunting, gathering, weaving, talisman making, or alchemy…
To survive in the danger-filled outer realms, those without skills were the first to be eliminated.
In such a situation, Wang Chen couldn’t afford to appear too different or arouse suspicion.
Talisman making naturally became his means of "making a living."
Then, Wang Chen used the spirit stones he earned to buy the materials needed to brew the Dragon-Tiger Strengthening Soup.
Without Vajra Ghee, the Dragon-Tiger Strengthening Soup became essential for practicing the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method, and he spent quite a bit of spirit stones on it.
Because the talismans Wang Chen made were of high quality and reasonably priced,
he gradually built a good reputation in the town.
Cultivators who mastered the four skills of alchemy, talisman making, tool crafting, and formations were highly regarded wherever they went.
In the loose cultivator town, an outstanding talisman maker was especially sought after.
Most importantly, Wang Chen was a "Qi Training seventh level" high-level cultivator, which meant that he encountered both familiar and unfamiliar cultivators on the streets who greeted him warmly and enthusiastically.
In others’ eyes, Wang Chen was kind-hearted, quite talented and capable, neither provoking trouble nor seeking the spotlight.
He was a respected cultivator.
Interestingly, after Wang Chen’s reputation spread, several Sanjiang Association cultivators who had previously caused him trouble came to visit him again, bringing gifts and bowing to apologize!
Since they were so perceptive, Wang Chen temporarily abandoned his idea of earning Heavenly Merit through the Sanjiang Association.
Gradually, he truly established himself in Dongwu Town.
Completing the transformation from a sect disciple to a loose cultivator!
As time passed, the neighbors no longer viewed Wang Chen as a newcomer; they became familiar with his habits and personality.
At this point, Wang Chen had perfectly integrated into this loose cultivator town.
Meanwhile, the turmoil caused by Liu Yingxiu’s fall had completely settled, and soon no one mentioned it again.
Dongwu Town was not greatly affected; it was said that Wufeng Mountain had clashed with the Guiyuan Sect a few times, but both sides had shown remarkable restraint and did not escalate into sect wars.
With time, who would remember the once-great beauty?
Wang Chen lay low for nearly half a year, ensuring that his identity remained hidden and that Wufeng Mountain could not find the "real culprit" before he left Dongwu Town again to practice his stagnant swordsmanship.
Fifty miles north of Dongwu Town,
Deep in the rolling mountains, a moss-covered rock suddenly moved three feet.
It revealed a dark, deep hole.
Wang Chen leaped out of the cave!
He looked around, confirming that no danger was nearby, then moved the rock back to its original place, concealing the entrance once more.
This tunnel was the third escape route Wang Chen had dug over the past few months.
Its length had completely broken his previous records!
The location of the exit was also carefully chosen to avoid areas frequented by loose cultivators in Dongwu Town.
He unleashed the Shadowless Divine Movement, his figure darting forward like a released arrow.
In an instant, he vanished into the dense forest.
As he flew through the air, Wang Chen stopped in front of a steep cliff.
He calmly searched the surroundings.
After familiarizing himself with the nearby environment, he returned to the cliff and summoned the Wind and Thunder Sword.
For the past few months, Wang Chen had been refining this second-tier spirit sword.
Now was the moment to test his results!
In the next moment, beams of sword light shot through the air, circling around Wang Chen and swooping faster and faster.
“Quick!”
With a light shout from him, the surface of the Wind and Thunder Sword suddenly emitted a clear, radiant light, shooting towards the steep cliff ahead with lightning speed.
A lizard resting against the rock wall suddenly felt a chill around its neck, and its headless body fell to the ground.
The sword light quickly arced back, returning to Wang Chen’s hands.
【Thunderbolt sword technique experience +1】
He grasped the sword hilt, letting out a long sigh of relief.
What a thrill!
This Wind and Thunder Sword was not only a high-quality second-tier spirit tool, but it also perfectly matched Wang Chen’s practice of the Thunderbolt sword technique.
Using the same sword moves, its speed increased by at least double!
Most importantly, the Wind and Thunder Sword had potential for further enhancement.
Wang Chen speculated that Liu Yingxiu had most likely trained in Thunderstorm Valley, utilizing its unique environment to refine her flying sword.
As a result, after he killed a Wufeng Mountain cultivator, Liu Yingxiu discovered her fellow sect member seeking help and came to hunt him down, ultimately losing her life.
Even the flying sword ended up in Wang Chen’s hands.
The true power of the Wind and Thunder Sword still needed to be tested in actual combat,
but it undoubtedly enhanced Wang Chen’s combat ability.
Holding the sword was like adding wings to a tiger!
Wang Chen suddenly swung his right arm, opening all five fingers that held the sword hilt.
The Wind and Thunder Sword soared toward the heavens, emitting a faint rumbling sound and transforming into a streak of light in the blink of an eye!
With this spirit sword, as long as Wang Chen improved his cultivation level by a step, he could surely unleash the thunderous sword energy and master the essence of the Thunderbolt sword technique.
He could even achieve sword flight!
He recalled the flying sword and stored it in his robe sleeve.
The sword was truly a fine weapon.
The only regret was that the characteristics of the Wind and Thunder Sword were quite obvious, making it unsuitable for casual display.
However, it could serve as Wang Chen’s ace in the hole, allowing him to launch unexpected attacks on powerful enemies!
In this desolate area, he practiced the Thunderbolt sword technique to his heart’s content.
It was not until the sun was about to set that Wang Chen stopped and began his return.
He planned to take two months to cultivate the Thunderbolt sword technique to perfect mastery.
By early next year, after achieving perfect mastery of Qi Training, he could prepare for breaking through to open a house!
