Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 89: The Azure Wave Overturning Mountain Formation

Even if they were forced to sell, they would probably have already been acquired at high prices by the shops opened by various sects and families.

After all, no one would complain about having too many treasures that can quickly improve cultivation without producing any side effects.

"We haven't seen each other for just one night, yet Fellow Daoist Tong is already so full of energy. It must have been another night of arduous cultivation, and he must have gained a great deal. Such spirit is truly enviable."

The next morning, the three cultivators met, and Liu Zong immediately noticed the remarkable progress they had made after refining the Ice Essence Pearl.

"It's not just that your cultivation has improved; Fellow Daoist Tong is probably not far from the late stage of Qi Refining. Who knows, one day he may break through the bottleneck and advance to the seventh level of Qi Refining before you and me, stepping into the threshold of the late stage of Qi Refining."

Having spent years roaming the depths of the icy realm, Meng Lan's observational skills were clearly more acute, though her words already carried a hint of respect.

After all, in this resource-scarce and sparsely populated ice region, the deterrent power of a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator is incomparable to that of a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

"Fellow Daoists, please don't praise me like that. I only made some progress in my arduous cultivation yesterday, and I am still far from reaching the seventh level of Qi Refining."

"My foundation is shallow; how dare I compare myself to you two fellow Daoists? Is it possible to trade spirit ice today?"

Keeping a low profile has always been Tong Bingfeng's guiding principle, and at this moment he naturally didn't want Liu Zong and Meng Lan to focus their attention on his cultivation for too long.

Therefore, after a brief exchange of polite pleasantries, the main focus shifted to the upcoming transaction of spirit ice.

After all, Meng Lan's main goal in coming here was to purchase a large quantity of the spirit ice produced. The three cultivators were all quite looking forward to this mutually beneficial arrangement.

"Acquiring spirit ice is the top priority and cannot be abandoned. I have already taken stock of the spirit ice mine. There are a total of 150 pieces of low-grade first-level spirit ice and 65 pieces of mid-grade first-level spirit ice. I will acquire them all for 95 spirit stones."

Meng Lan counted out ninety-five spirit stones, which was the entire harvest of Tong Bingfeng and Liu Zong after two days of hard work mining. According to the ratio, Tong Bingfeng would receive thirty-eight spirit stones.

Unfortunately, all the spirit stones cannot be distributed until all the basic equipment needed for the Spirit Ice Mine is prepared.

"Fellow Daoists, do you have any spiritual items that you urgently need? I have stable procurement channels that guarantee high quality at low prices. The price of each spiritual item will not exceed that of the Ice Sea Market."

Acquisitions must be carried out simultaneously to maximize profits, and Menglan, as a qualified businesswoman, naturally understands this principle.

"Fellow Daoist, it's clear at a glance that this spirit ice mine is completely barren and lacks everything. All sorts of spiritual items need to be prepared. However, what's most urgent right now is undoubtedly a high-quality, well-rounded, and highly compatible Tier 1 superior-grade array. Do you have any array flags for sale? What's the price?"

If one could purchase from Menglan at a reasonable price that isn't too high, and thus save time and energy for their own cultivation, they would naturally be willing to do so.

In the depths of this icy region, only a first-grade high-quality array flag capable of withstanding the attacks of a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator could satisfy the two of them, even if the price was slightly higher.

A qualified and suitable first-grade high-level array, under the close cooperation and control of two mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators, can completely keep two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators firmly outside the array.

If only one late-stage Qi Refining cultivator rashly enters the formation, the combined strength of two cultivators can not only easily resist them, but also, with the help of the formation, have a greater than 60% chance of turning the tables and killing them.

"First-grade high-quality array flags are quite rare in the depths of the Ice Domain, and the number sold on a regular basis is also limited. I do not have any in stock, but I have stable procurement channels. I can guarantee that all array flags sold come from the Chen family and are of guaranteed quality."

As a shrewd businesswoman, Meng Lan spared no effort in promoting her own strengths in order to gain the trust of the two cultivators before her.

After all, compared to the spiritual items that other cultivators need for their daily cultivation, the price of a flag used to set up a first-grade high-level array is usually around one thousand spirit stones.

Even if all the hidden costs are removed, Menglan, as the final seller, can still undoubtedly obtain the most substantial profits.

"As long as the price is reasonable, the array flags can certainly be purchased from Fellow Daoist Meng. May I ask what kinds of array flags you can offer for me to choose from? What are their effects and functions?"

Tong Bingfeng was more concerned about the effectiveness of the array flags. Only by purchasing them and successfully deploying them on the spirit ice mine could he be considered to have the power to protect himself in this chaotic depths of the ice domain.

"There are three types of first-tier high-grade array flags in total, all of which are described in the jade slip. Fellow Daoist, please feel free to take a look."

Meng Lan tossed out two jade slips for Tong Bingfeng and Liu Zong to look at. Although the number was small, she was full of confidence, clearly having enough confidence in the quality of the array flags.

"The First-Rank High-Grade Azure Wave Overturning Mountain Formation consists of one main and eleven secondary formations, along with twelve formation flags. It draws upon a massive amount of pure water-based spiritual energy. When the formation is complete, the water vapor in the world gathers, transforming into layers of surging azure waves that sweep across the area within the formation like a collapsing mountain. The waves carry immense force, capable of crushing low-level cultivators and demonic beasts, and washing away and breaking through ordinary defensive restrictions. At the same time, the water vapor can obscure vision and interfere with divine sense detection. It is a rare formation with powerful destructive capabilities among water-attribute formations. Price: 1,100 spirit stones."

"A first-tier superior-grade Spirit Tide Nourishing Array, composed of one main array, nine secondary arrays, and ten array flags. It is a superior-grade water-based array geared towards support and healing. The array's core absorbs the warm, moist water spiritual energy between heaven and earth, transforming it into a fine spiritual tide power that permeates the array. It can quickly repair a cultivator's spiritual energy depletion, alleviate minor injuries and fatigue, purify small amounts of turbid energy and evil toxins from the body, and nourish the grass, trees, and spiritual plants within the array, accelerating their growth. Price: one thousand spirit stones."

"A first-tier superior-grade Frost Moon Jade Shattering Array, consisting of one main array, eight secondary arrays, and nine array flags. It's a high-grade ice-type array with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Relying on the power of moonlight to condense ice spirit energy, countless sharp ice blades resembling shattered jade appear within the array, while simultaneously forming a thick ice shield. Externally, it can defend against enemy attacks; the ice shield can withstand most spells and weapon damage of the same tier. Internally, it allows control of the ice blades to launch all-around attacks on targets. Upon impact, the ice blades leave a lingering chill, freezing wounds and delaying healing. It offers flexible switching between offense and defense, and is priced at nine hundred spirit stones."

The jade slip contained three array flags with completely different effects and functions, along with basic descriptions of the scenarios they could handle and their effects. Although the number was small, they were perfectly suited to meet the different needs of cultivators deep in the icy domain.

"Tier 1 Superior Azure Wave Overturning Mountain Formation"

Tong Bingfeng and Liu Zong spoke almost in unison, their choice of the formation showing an unprecedented level of understanding. Although the price was high, it was worth it.

As long as it can be perfectly integrated with the stealth and spirit-concealing array without any conflict, it can perfectly protect the spirit ice mine.