1 Carefree Mountain's Cold Wave Cave

Carefree Mountain's Cold Wave Cave.

A long-haired youth seated on the prayer mat let out a long breath. "I've finally reached the third layer of Qi Refining."

A year after transmigrating, Chen Qing finally broke through from the second layer of Qi Refining to the third layer.

"Now that I've reached the third layer of Qi Refining, I can finally obtain a Gu insect from the sect."

All the cultivators in this world were at the Qi Refining realm.

There were Gu in this world.

Qi surrounded the body, while the Gu acted as a medium to use divine abilities.

When Carefree Mountain's disciples reached the third layer of Qi Refining, they could obtain a Gu insect from the sect for free, and it'd assist them in cultivation or combat.

Carrying a bundle of high-quality Gu spirit grass, Chen Qing went to visit Elder Chen1 with ease.

Elder Chen led Chen Qing through the door with a smile. "It's Little Chen. Why did you bring a gift?"

Chen Qing said respectfully, "It's all thanks to Elder's guidance that I came to Carefree Mountain. This is my filial piety."

Elder Chen got a boy to start refilling the tea. "Looking at the abundant spiritual energy around you, you should have reached the third layer of Qi Refining. The sect will give you a Gu insect to help you pursue your future path."

Chen Qing said, "That's right, it's just that I have just started cultivating, I don't know what's the features of this Gu insect. Elder, please guide me."

Elder Chen introduced, "For disciples like you who have just started cultivating, the first Gu insect is the most important.

"Normally speaking, there are two choices. The first is to choose a Gu insect that specializes in battle.

"But with this type of Gu insect as the first Gu insect, your cultivation needs to rely on hunting and searching for medicinal herbs, so it is a little dangerous.

"Sometimes you can make a fortune, sometimes you can't."

Chen Qing asked, "And the other?"

Elder Chen smiled. "As for the second type, it is a production-oriented Gu insect that can promote the growth of medicine or control spirit beasts.

"It's a little slow to grow, but it's stable."

Chen Qing cupped his hands. "Precisely because I don't know much about these things, I would like to ask Elder Chen to bring me to choose the first Gu insect."

Elder Chen glanced at the Gu spirit grass. "Alright, since I have nothing to do, I will accompany you."

Chen Qing followed Elder Chen up the mountain, and greeted his fellow disciples along the way. After they entered the Gu altar, another elder guarding the altar said, "Old Chen, are you here to accompany Chen Qing in choosing Gu?"

Elder Chen pulled the elder to the side, and they chatted for a while before the elder came over and brought Chen Qing into the Gu altar.

This Gu altar was used by the sect to store Gu insects. It was like an inverted bowl: there were some caves inside, and in the caves were jade altars.

Inside the jade altars were Gu insects.

Chen Qing was about to follow the elder guarding the altar to choose Gu insects when he suddenly noticed something special.

On those jade altars, some strange information floated.

[Mortal-grade Sword Gu]

Quality: Rank three

Lifespan: 18/54

Effect: It can transform spiritual energy into sword qi. This Sword Gu can transform 10 wisps of spiritual qi into a wisp of sword qi.

Growth Requirement: illusionary spirit grass, Gu spirit grass

Growth Progress: 52/100

Advancement Requirements: rank nine, one Sword Gu, three sword coffin reishi mushrooms2, and one illusionary spirit grass.

[Mortal-grade Sword Gu]

Grade: Rank four

Lifespan: 18/54

Effect: it can transform spiritual qi into sword qi. This Sword Gu can transform nine wisps of spiritual qi into a wisp of sword qi.

Growth Requirements: black iron3, Gu spirit grass

Growth Progress: 17/100

Advancement Requirements: Rank nine, one Sword Gu, four sword coffin reishi mushrooms, 10 jin4 of emerald wave cold iron.

[Mortal-grade Strength Gu]

Quality: Rank three

Lifespan: 12/80

Effect: Strength of three bulls

Growth Requirements: bezoar5, Gu spirit grass

Growth Progress: 5/100

Advancement Requirements: Rank nine, one demonic tiger bone, one demonic bull bone, one bone-strengthening spirit ginseng

…

Did his cheat appear late?

Although it came a little late, at least Cheng Qing had a cheat.

Were these Gu insects that complicated?

Even if they were both Sword Gu, the method to raise them was different?

How strange.

Looking at the Gu insects one by one, Chen Qing did not find a single one of them that was rank five or above.

At this moment, the elder guarding the altar said softly to Chen Qing, "Follow me, there are a few Gu insects of good quality here."

Chen Qing nodded repeatedly. "Thank you, Elder."

The elder guarding the altar warned, "Don't say anything after we get out, understand?"

Chen Qing cupped his hands, and took out 10 low-grade spirit stones from his sleeve6, handing them to the elder guarding the altar.

The elder guarding the altar calmly accepted them, and brought Chen Qing to three jars.

[Mortal-grade Iron Skin Gu]

Grade: Rank five

Lifespan: 48/54

Effect: iron skin, toughness

Growth Requirements: Tough leather, demon beast hide, Gu spirit grass

Growth Progress: 78/100

Advancement Requirements: Rank nine, three pairs of demon beast horns, 10 jin of iron essence

[Mortal-grade Grass Spirit Gu]

Quality: Rank seven

Lifespan: 42/65

Effect: Takes care of the Gu spirit grass within five mu of land, and increases its growth speed and quality.

Growth Requirements: earth spirit crystal, ocher Rehmannia, spirit exuvia

Growth Progress: 17/100

Advancement Requirements: Rank nine, 10 drops of earth origin spirit liquid, one soul-snatching flower

[Mortal-grade Sword Gu]

Grade: Rank five

Lifespan: 18/54

Effect: Transforms spiritual qi into sword qi. Currently, it can transform eight wisps of spiritual qi into a wisp of sword qi.

Growth Requirements: blazing flame feather, Gu spirit grass

Growth Progress: 15/100

Advancement Requirements: Rank nine, one vermilion bird feather, 10 jin of fire copper ore.

Looking at these three Gu insects, the guardian elder introduced, "These three Gu insects are of good quality. The Iron Skin Gu's defense is very high, it is most suitable for adventuring outside. It's just that its lifespan is too short, I don't know how many years it has left.

"That Grass Spirit Gu's production of Gu spirit grass has increased quite a bit, its remaining lifespan is estimated to be around 10 years.

"This Sword Gu is of the best quality. It probably has a lifespan of 20 to 30 years more. Its effects are also good.

"These three are Gu insects that have the hope of transforming into butterflies7. As for which to choose, it's up to you."

Sword Gu was good, but Chen Qing had just arrived in this world. Fighting and killing were a little too much for him.

As for Iron Skin Gu, although it was quite tempting, it was still inferior to that Grass Spirit Gu.

Even though earth origin spirit liquid and soul-snatching flowers were quite expensive, with this Grass Spirit Gu, he could manage the Gu spirit grass farm to earn money.

Earning one spirit stone per mu meant earning five low-grade spirit stones a day.

He would be able to let this little guy advance in a year and a half. He did not know what benefits there would be after this advancement, but it should not be bad.

"Elder, I want this Grass Spirit Gu."

The elder guarding the altar revealed a look of admiration and smiled. "Not bad, not bad. Although its growth is a bit slow, it's safer this way. You're a steady person…

"…unlike those who don't know how to treasure their lives and go out to fight and kill, losing their Gu insects for nothing and losing their dear life."

Yes, the most important thing was to be safe. There was no danger.

Chen Qing had a clear understanding of himself.