Chapter 303 Cultivation Competition
When the news of the Cultivation Competition spread, the entire Xuancang City once again fell into a sea of madness.
Even Bian Qing, who hasn't been out much recently and has been concentrating on refining weapons, heard a lot of news when practitioners came to their store to buy elixirs.
Everyone is discussing the practice competition.
Today is the last day of the twelfth lunar month and also New Year's Eve. After today, it will be a new year again.
But at this moment, all the cultivators who came to the Su Family Alchemy Workshop had not put any thoughts on the New Year. They were only buying elixirs and exchanging information about the competition with their companions. They were all very excited and seemed to be trying to He won the ranking in this competition and became famous all over the world.
"I heard that Xuan Cang Sect brought out a lot of treasures this time and planned to use them as rewards for the top few in the competition." The cultivator who spoke was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, but just looking at his appearance, he was already a middle-aged man. The appearance of. Perhaps because of the long experience, he was quite calm about this training competition: "But I guess it fell into the hands of Xuan Cang Sect's own people in the end." "Hey, Senior Brother Xu, why are you always like this
? Are you pessimistic?" Contrary to him, the fifth-level Qi Refining practitioner next to him looked full of confidence. He also knew that his cultivation level was not very good, but he was optimistic by nature: "Even if we can't do it, others will definitely It's okay, for example, Senior Sister Zhao, she has already reached the tenth level of Qi refining. Even if she doesn't get the first place, she should still be in the top ten." "That's true." After hearing what he said, the one in the
middle The young man actually thought it made sense and was really persuaded.
"So, as brothers of a sect, for Senior Sister Zhao and for our sect, we should work together now to help Senior Sister Zhao." The young practitioner said these words in a mellow tone, like a real passionate young man. , but Bian Qing, who has excellent eyesight, did not ignore the flash of greed in his eyes.
"My fellow senior brothers and I have collected a lot of virtual spirit stones and spirit stone fragments just to buy elixirs for Senior Sister Zhao. This Sujia Danfang was recommended by a friend of mine, and the prices inside are no higher than those of other elixirs. It's expensive, but the quality is very good, so this time we plan to buy elixirs for Senior Sister Zhao directly here. What do you think, Senior Brother Qi?" "Of course it's good."
The middle-aged cultivator surnamed Qi is still here He didn't know what kind of evil intentions his junior brother was hiding. After hearing his righteous words, he nodded seriously and took out a purse from his body: "I still have some spirit stone fragments here. On weekdays, I am reluctant to use it, so I will bring it with you to help Senior Sister Zhao this time." As he spoke, his eyes looked very reluctant, but the hand he stretched out showed no intention of taking it back.
"Then I will mention Senior Sister Zhao to thank Senior Brother Qi." The young cultivator's eyes flashed, and he hurriedly snatched the purse containing the spirit stone fragments, and then said with a shy smile: "Then I will now So I went to buy it. I just saw that this store sells the fifth-grade elixir Xuerong Dan. I wonder if I can help Senior Sister Zhao get one or two."
Bian listened to their words. Qing almost laughed out loud.
Although the voices of the two people were very low, and Bian Qing was busy greeting other guests, he had already learned to listen in all directions and could hear the other person clearly, so he didn't know what the other person wanted. The idea of using such a small amount of spiritual stone fragments in exchange for the Snow Melt Pill just feels ridiculous. Sure enough, in the end, the other party couldn't buy anything except a few third-grade low-level healing pills.
Bian Qing, who had been stuck in the knowledge of weapon refining for a long time, told Su Ziyi and Su Yulang about this matter like a joke that night.
Su Yulang had the same expression as him, but Su Ziyi sneered before shaking his head. When the two of them looked at each other, he said: "There are no simple practitioners, especially those who have been involved in the intrigues of the sect for a long time. Not even stupid at all." He picked up a piece of celery with chopsticks and said leisurely: "It seems that the young man took advantage, but in the end I don't know who took advantage of whom. ."
Suddenly, Bian Qing and Su Yulang looked at each other, but then they became relieved.
After all, ordinary people will tear themselves apart for a few taels of silver. It is not a big deal for the children of such a seemingly united sect or aristocratic family to go to the designer brother for their own interests. On the contrary, he has lived a stable life for too long. , forgetting all about human nature.
This shouldn't be the case.
But apart from such trivial matters, Bian Qing and the others still heard some useful information from the practitioners.
"I heard that in addition to the martial arts competition this time, Xuan Cang Sect has also prepared a competition in alchemy and weapon refining." Because it is New Year's Eve, today's dinner is very rich, and all the meat is the freshest that Su Yulang ran out to buy during the day. The monster meat is full of spiritual power and makes people feel comfortable every time they take a bite. "And in each competition, there are rewards for the top few, and there are no restrictions on the background of the participants. It seems that anyone can participate." "
That's it." Recently, Su Ziyi only felt that he had a little understanding of alchemy, so I have been busy with elixir refining and have not paid much attention to other things. When I heard what Bian Qing said today, I couldn't help but look at Bian Qing and Su Yulang, and then pretended not to care and asked: "You two Do you want to go?"
"Can we go too?" The two of them said almost in unison, and even the surprises inside were very similar.
"Of course." Su Ziyi was amused by what the two of them said. He never cared about what the two of them wanted to do. He just wanted to discuss it with him before doing anything big: "Of course we can go if we want to. " As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yulang jumped up, stuck to Su Ziyi's side, and said with bright eyes: "I also want to compete with others." "You are only on the fifth level of Qi Refining, and the people participating in the competition there are very likely
to He's much more powerful than you, aren't you afraid?" Su Ziyi did not agree immediately, but looked at Su Yulang seriously first and told him the risks hidden in it. Unexpectedly, Su Yulang did not give up at all, but the fighting spirit in his eyes became even stronger. He shook his head resolutely: "I'm not afraid!" "
That's okay." Su Ziyi nodded.
"What about you? Are you going too?" After asking Su Yulang, Su Ziyi turned his attention to Bian Qing. There is no doubt that Bian Qing and Su Yulang are really similar in temperament and blood. In the past, it was just because of The pressure of life was so suppressed that no trace of Bian Qing could be seen in Su Yulang. However, as the past few years have passed, the part of Su Yulang that belongs to Bian Qing has become more and more obvious.
"Well, I want to go." Sure enough, just like Su Yulang, Bian Qing became sharper when it came to fighting. However, he was more considerate than Su Yulang: "In addition to the martial arts competition this time, there are also I would like to take this opportunity to observe the weapon refining competition and learn some experience from it." "
Okay, yes." Regarding these, Su Ziyi knew everything about it and agreed immediately.
It was precisely because he agreed that on the first day of the first lunar month, he took Su Yulang and Bian Qing out and went to the house that Cui Yu had lent to them. During the visit a year ago, Cui Yu once said that he would always live in that house during the New Year this year, so the three people from the Su family came directly to the door.
However, considering that Cui Yu, as a member of the younger generation of Xuan Cang Sect, must participate in this competition. So in preparation for the New Year's gift, Su Ziyi directly prepared a gift package of elixirs. Although the quantity was small, it was very useful to Cui Yu.
Sure enough, Cui Yu was completely surprised when he received this new year gift.
While he was struggling with the feeling that he already owed Su Ziyi and his family enough, and taking this would be too much, he also felt that the things Su Ziyi sent were so in line with his current needs that he was reluctant to let them go.
Seeing his entanglement in Su Ziyi's eyes, Su Ziyi felt a little want to laugh, and shook his head: "Put it away, the New Year's gift is not something that can be returned easily." His words immediately made Cui Yu realize He came over, and his next sentence also dispelled a lot of Cui Yu's worries: "Besides, this time we came here, there are some things we want to ask you." Since it is a competition led by Xuan Cang Sect, there is
no It is a more reliable choice than asking the disciples of Xuan Cang Sect, especially Cui Yu is still a core disciple.
Cui Yu does know a lot about this competition.
And although these things have not been announced yet, they have basically become regulations and will be announced in less than ten days and a half. It doesn't matter if he tells Su Ziyi and the others now. Moreover, he had long felt that no matter how much the three Su family members liked a quiet life, they would not be able to bear to participate in this big competition.
Because the rewards for this competition are so generous.
"After the Lantern Festival, on the 16th day of the first lunar month, our sect will announce the competition rules to the outside world." Cui Yu said very seriously: "This competition has no restrictions on age or identity. Everyone only needs to register and verify their identity. Then you can take part in the competition."
"This time the competition has three parts, Wu competition, Dan competition and weapon refining. Wu competition will start first because there are the most people, and it will start from about mid-February, and the competition will be based on the cultivation level. Draw lots for competition and screen through layers until the last group of people are left. Wait until late March to start the competition for this group of people, and the competition for this group of people will determine the final ranking."
"And Danby and Refining weapons does not take such a long time, so it will be carried out after the martial arts competition, probably in April."
Chapter 304: The Intention of the Tomb Sword
After talking so much in one breath, Cui Yu's mouth felt a little dry.
He took a sip of tea and moistened his tongue, then smiled at Su Ziyi and said, "Seniors will also participate, right?" Su Ziyi was stunned for a moment, his eyes moved, his eyes met Bian Qing and Su Yulang, and he shook his
head : "No, my husband and Yu Lang want to participate, so I won't go." He has made a lot of small achievements in alchemy recently, and he only plans to take the opportunity to consolidate his breakthrough, and does not plan to put more energy into other things.
Hearing his words, Cui Yu's eyes flashed with surprise.
He considered his words and said, "Senior, I know you have your own considerations, but I think you shouldn't miss this competition."
Su Ziyi blinked in surprise.
Cui Yu cleared his throat, his eyes clear: "For this competition, our sect has prepared generous rewards. As long as Wu Bi is in the top ten, Dan Bi and Weapon Refining are in the top three, they will all get generous rewards." Here, he paused for a moment before continuing: "The magic weapon used by the senior is a long sword, right." "
Yeah." After Cui Yu said this, Su Ziyi also became a little interested, and his sitting posture became more upright. .
"As we all know, our sect has a tomb. Magical weapons that are defective during the refining process, as well as those that are discarded, will be sent to the tomb. Over thousands of years, the entire tomb has been filled with all kinds of artifacts. The remains of the magic weapon. But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is, why did it become a tomb?" "The
reason is that there is a battlefield left over from ancient times!"
What?
Battlefield left over from ancient times? !
The three people from the Su family blinked, with disbelief in their eyes.
They had only seen such things as battlefields left over from ancient times in some story books, but had never mentioned them in any serious classics. Therefore, among cultivators, it is generally believed that the battlefield left over from ancient times has weathered over time and nothing remains. And now, Cui Yu actually told them that there is an ancient battlefield left in Xuan Cang Sect?
Why doesn't this surprise them!
It's just that this surprise was hidden well by Su Ziyi and Bian Qing. Su Yulang was also sitting aside drinking tea with his head down, so Cui Yu didn't notice it and continued: "And the reason why he chose to discard those magic weapons in the tomb Among them, it is because there are still many traces left by ancient cultivators in their fights in the tomb, which contains endless Taoist meaning. It is an excellent place for cultivators to understand Taoism." "
Senior You are using a long sword, and there is a lot of sword power left in the tomb. Going there is definitely a great thing for you." When he said this, he His eyes were sparkling, and he obviously admired this sword tomb very much.
This actually reminded Su Ziyi of something.
He turned his eyes and asked: "The last time I saw you take action, you all had a sharp knife intent. Is it because of this tomb?" He had already thought about this in his mind. , but I didn’t expect that I was too busy these days and had no time to explore the inside story. When I remember it now, it has been a long time.
Cui Yu was startled. He didn't expect Su Ziyi to ask about this matter, but it was not a secret, so he nodded without thinking too much: "Yes, our core disciples of Xuan Cang Sect have the opportunity to enter every year. A month of meditation in the tomb will allow us to better understand the meaning of the sword." After saying this, he understood what Su Ziyi meant and quickly added: "So, senior, this opportunity is really not to be missed." Su
Ziyi She raised her eyes to meet his eyes, and saw complete sincerity in his eyes, which showed that Cui Yu was really thinking about Su Ziyi when he said this.
So -
"What are the rules for the competition between practitioners in the foundation building stage...?"
Isn't it the same as the disciples in the Qi refining stage? Then he has no chance of breaking into the top ten.
Hearing Su Ziyi's question, Cui Yu's tense shoulders instantly relaxed a lot. Su Ziyi had helped him so many times, and he really hoped that Su Ziyi could seize this opportunity. After all, the tomb was open to outsiders only a handful of times. If he missed this time, he would not know when he would have to wait until next time.
"The competition in the foundation building stage is similar to that in the Qi refining stage." Cui Yu's words instantly silenced Su Ziyi for a long time.
"However, because the number of Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators coming this time is far less than the Qi Refining Stage disciples, and because it is more formal, it is estimated that it will not be carried out until the end of April." He seemed to see Su Ziyi's concerns, and after saying this Then he hurriedly added: "Of course, it is impossible for all foundation-building practitioners to participate in the competition. The regulations stipulate that only foundation-building practitioners under the age of eighty can participate." Just the fact that he is eighty years old will make him older
. Some of the practitioners in the foundation building stage were screened out.
After all, cultivation is not easy in today's world. Many cultivators spend their whole lives and are still just low-level Qi-refining cultivators, let alone building foundations? To become a foundation-building cultivator, it requires a lot of money to support it. Su Ziyi didn't know the situation in Dai State, but in the Yuan Kingdom, the cultivation resources required by a foundation-building cultivator were enough to take out the entire property of a small aristocratic family. Empty fifth.
It can be seen that in order to become a foundation-building practitioner before the age of eighty, one must not only have good talent, but also be rich enough.
"So, there may be cultivators in the middle stage of foundation building, but there probably won't be those who are too powerful." Xia Zheng and the others had already told Cui Yu about these things, so Cui Yu knew about them very clearly, and he had seen them before Because of Su Ziyi's skills, he had great confidence in Su Ziyi: "Therefore, senior, don't worry, with your strength, it is definitely a certainty to enter the top ten!" Looking at this man who spoke such bold words, Su Ziyi didn't know
what to say for a moment. what's good.
Is he the one going to take part in the competition? Why does Cui Yu look more excited and confident than him?
But no matter what, if the competition in the foundation building period is limited to foundation building practitioners under the age of eighty, then the possibility of him entering the top ten is really high. And he also saw from this article of the Xuan Cang Sect's regulations that the reason why the other party restricted the age was probably to select the best among the younger generation.
After all, this journey of cultivation still takes a long time.
In addition to the martial arts competition, Danbi Cui Yu also suggested that Su Ziyi participate. It is not that there will be any pill recipes among the rewards this time, but that there will be many precious spiritual herbs as prizes. Those spiritual herbs are all valuable but not marketable outside. If you can get them, that is also a very good thing.
Therefore, Su Ziyi was really moved by Cui Yu's persuasion.
Although Cui Yu also wanted to participate in this competition, because Xia Zheng wanted him to retreat for a period of time before participating, he would not have time to take Su Ziyi and the others to register. But, it doesn't matter: "I will tell Qiu Ci about this later, and after this New Year, I will ask him to take you seniors to register." Su Ziyi only weighed it in his heart and agreed:
" Then thank you."
"You're welcome." Being able to help Su Ziyi a little bit is a happy thing for Cui Yu.
After talking about these things, the three Su family members did not stay at Cui Yu's house for too long before going back. On the first day of the first lunar month, everywhere in the city was lively, but most of the shops were closed, so the excitement was also due to other people's homes. There really wasn't much to do outside, and besides, they were still thinking about other things. So after leaving Cui Yu's house, I went straight home.
The competition for practitioners in the Qi refining period starts in March, and there is not much time left for them.
On the way back, Su Ziyi had been thinking about Xuan Cang Sect's intention of holding this competition this time. Judging from the appearance, Xuan Cang Sect united with other decent forces to form the Righteous Alliance in order to support justice and resist the erosion of the Righteous forces by the Paradise Sect. But everything can't be that simple...
While Su Ziyi was obsessed with practicing swordsmanship and alchemy, more and more practitioners from other forces entered Xuancang City, causing the atmosphere in the entire Xuancang City to rise again. In order to do good business, the closed shops did not pay attention to the opening time at all, and opened for business on the fourth and fifth day of the lunar month.
But the door of the Su Family Alchemy Workshop was closed, and some practitioners who came after hearing the news and planned to stock up on some elixirs couldn't help but feel sad.
In order to prepare for the competition, Su Ziyi immediately went into seclusion to refine a lot of elixirs, especially for Bian Qing and Su Yulang. The ones left behind were of many types and of the best quality. After all, in this training competition, Bian Qing and Su Yulang basically focused on participating. The opponents they faced would only have higher cultivation levels. Even if they didn't have to decide life and death, injuries would be inevitable, so he had to Prepare these things in advance.
However, when he was preparing to refine the elixir he needed, he found that some of the necessary spiritual herbs were not enough.
Therefore, he had to go out for a while.
This time, he forced Bian Qing and Su Yulang to go out together. On the one hand, it was because the two of them had been in seclusion at home for a long time and needed to come out for some fresh air. On the other hand, he thought of the magic weapon made by refining weapons, including weapons and armor, so he planned to remove the weapons. Baoge will take a look to see if there is any suitable armor. Buying it when the time comes will also give them an extra layer of insurance for this big competition.
It's the first month of the year, and it coincides with this big competition. The entire Qibao Pavilion looks much more lively than before.
There was nothing interesting to see on the first and second floors, so as soon as Su Ziyi and the others arrived, they went straight to the third floor. There are quite a few cultivators like Bian Qing and others on the third floor, and many of them are wealthy cultivators who just buy whatever they like, causing the store clerk to say nice things.
But Su Ziyi frowned when he looked at this heated scene.