Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 249 Laying Low

At dawn, before the ox cart carrying nocturnal fragrance arrived, Wang Chen left his home.

He first headed to a breakfast stall to fill his stomach, then strolled through the marketplace.

If he saw anything he needed or liked, he would haggle with the stall owner, and if the price was right, he would make a purchase.

But most of the time, Wang Chen returned empty-handed.

Leaving the marketplace, his next stop was the teahouse.

Ordering a pot of Spiritual Tea that could be brewed three times, along with a plate of dried fruit or pastries, he would sit until noon.

He heard all kinds of rumors about the outside world, like those concerning Guiyuan Gate and Five Peaks Mountain, right there.

No matter how much truth there was to these pieces of news and rumors, at least he wasn't oblivious to the world around him.

After heading home at noon, Wang Chen seldom went out again.

He spent most of his time cultivating.

The next morning he would go out again.

This routine cycled over and over, day by day, as if set in a template, bland with no surprises or excitement.

Only on the days of the big and small markets in Dongwu Stockade would Wang Chen rent a stall in the marketplace.

To sell the Talismans he had crafted.

Every Loose Cultivator in Dongwu Stockade had one or several skills to make a living.

Farming, hunting, gathering, weaving, Talisman Crafting, Alchemy…

To survive in the perilous Outer Domain, those without skills were the easiest to be weeded out.

In such situations, Wang Chen couldn't appear too exceptional, as to not arouse suspicion from others.

Crafting Talismans, therefore, naturally became his means of "making a living."

With the Spirit Stones he earned, Wang Chen then purchased materials for brewing the Dragon Tiger Strong Soul soup.

Without Vajra Ghee, the Dragon Tiger Strong Soul soup became a necessity for his cultivation of the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method, and he spent a considerable amount of Spirit Stones on it.

Because the Talismans crafted by Wang Chen were of good quality and reasonably priced,

gradually, he earned a quite respectable reputation in this fortress.

Whether it's Alchemy, Talismans, artifacts, or formations, a Cultivator proficient in these four skills was looked up to wherever they went.

And in a Loose Cultivator fortress, an outstanding Talisman Maker was even more sought after.

Most importantly, Wang Chen was a "Complete Qi Cultivation" tier high-ranking Cultivator, so now as he walked down the street, he would encounter both acquaintances and strangers who would greet him enthusiastically and politely.

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A Cultivator worthy of respect.

Interestingly, after Wang Chen's reputation spread, those Cultivators from Three Rivers Association who had once caused him trouble actually came to his door again, apologizing to him with gifts while acting humbly!

Since the other party was so sensible, Wang Chen temporarily abandoned the idea of earning Heavenly Merit from the Three Rivers Association.

Gradually, he truly settled down in Dongwu Stockade.

He had completed the transformation from a Disciple to a Loose Cultivator!

As time passed by, his neighbors no longer saw Wang Chen as the new Cultivator in town and became familiar with his habits and character.

By this point, Wang Chen had perfectly integrated into this Loose Cultivator fortress.

Meanwhile, the commotion caused by Liu Yingxiu's demise had completely subsided, and it wasn't long before no one mentioned it anymore.

Dongwu Stockade wasn't much affected, and it was said that there had been a few conflicts between Five Peaks Mountain and Guiyuan Gate, but both sides maintained considerable restraint and did not escalate it into a sect war.

As time went on, who would still remember the once-favored daughter of heaven?

Wang Chen laid low for almost half a year, ensuring that his identity wasn't exposed and that Five Peaks Mountain couldn't find him, the "true perpetrator," before he left Dongwu Stockade again to work on his stagnant Swordsmanship.

Fifty miles north of Dongwu Fortress.

In the midst of continuous rolling hills, a piece of moss-covered rock suddenly shifted three feet.

A dark cave entrance was revealed.

Wang Chen leaped out from the hole!

He looked around to ensure there were no dangers nearby, then moved the rock back to its original place.

He covered the tunnel entrance once more.

This secret passage was the third escape route Wang Chen had dug out over the past few months.

Its length had completely surpassed all previous records!

And the location of the exit was carefully chosen by Wang Chen to avoid areas where Loose Cultivators from Dongwu Stockade frequently roamed.

He unfolded the Shadowless Divine Traverse, his figure shooting forward like an arrow released from a bowstring.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the dense forest.

Gliding through the air, Wang Chen stopped in front of a steep cliff.

He searched the surroundings without rush.

After familiarizing himself with the nearby environment, he returned to the cliff and summoned the Wind Thunder Sword.

In the past few months, Wang Chen had been constantly refining this second-tier Spirit Sword.

And now was the moment to test the fruits of his labor!

The next moment, streaks of Sword Light whistled through the air, encircling Wang Chen and weaving up and down, gathering speed.

"Swift!"

With his light rebuke, the surface of the Wind Thunder Sword suddenly burst into a clear, shimmering light, and with the speed of thunder that allows no time for ears to react, it shot toward the cliff face ahead.

A lizard clinging to the rock wall suddenly felt a coldness at its neck before its headless body fell down.

The Sword Light made a turn and instantly returned in front of Wang Chen.

[Thunderbolt Sword Technique experience +1]

He reached out to grasp the hilt of the sword and took a long, satisfying breath.

Exhilarating, indeed!

Not only was the Wind Thunder Sword an upper-tier, second-tier Spiritual Artifact, but it also matched Wang Chen's Thunderbolt Sword Technique perfectly.

The same moves used with it, the speed was at least doubled!

Most importantly, there was still potential for the Wind Thunder Sword to be further enhanced.

Wang Chen guessed that Liu Yingxiu must have cultivated in Wind-Thunder Valley, using the special environment there to refine her Flying Sword.

As a result of him slaying a Cultivator from Five Peaks Mountain, Liu Yingxiu discovered her fellow Disciples seeking help and came after him to kill him, only to lose her life in the process.

Even her Flying Sword ended up in Wang Chen's hands.

The prowess of this Wind Thunder Sword would still need to go through the test of real combat.

But the boost to Wang Chen's combat power was undeniable.

Wielding the sword in hand was indeed like giving wings to a tiger!

Wang Chen abruptly swung his right arm, his five fingers gripping the hilt opened simultaneously.

The Wind Thunder Sword instantly shot towards the sky, faintly emitting the sound of thunder, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a streak of light!

With this Spirit Sword, once Wang Chen's Cultivation Level advanced another step, he would surely be able to invoke Thunder Sound Sword Qi and master the essence of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique.

He might even achieve Sword Flight!

He called back the Flying Sword and tucked it into his sleeve.

The sword, truly a fine sword.

The only pity was that the Wind Thunder Sword's distinctive features were quite noticeable, and it couldn't be easily exposed.

But it could definitely serve as Wang Chen's trump card, suddenly striking an unsuspecting and formidable enemy when least expected!

In this secluded spot, he freely practiced the Thunderbolt Sword Technique.

It wasn't until the sun was about to set that Wang Chen stopped and began his return journey.

He planned to spend two months perfecting the Thunderbolt Sword Technique to the level of Great Perfection.

At the beginning of next year, having reached Complete Qi Cultivation, he could then prepare for the Breakthrough Mansion!

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