Chapter 430 - 428: A World Full of Grain

Chapter 430: Chapter 428: A World Full of Grain

Su Qing randomly entered a world.

This world was surprisingly filled with a great deal of substance and was dominated by humans.

"Welcome to the Wilderness World, esteemed guest."

"Our world produces vast quantities of food, both for mortals and for Daoist Cultivators."

"We have it all."

A remarkably handsome and elegant man bowed slightly to Su Qing, extending a hand toward him. The man’s palm was open, but his little finger was curled inward toward himself.

It was apparently a formal greeting.

Moreover, the man’s eyes were as brilliant as green jade, and with his silver hair, he was quite handsome.

Tenth Step of the Dao Path.

’Impressive strength.’

’This was no ordinary welcome.’

"You know me?" Su Qing asked, puzzled.

The man shook his head. "I do not."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Duan She, the owner of the Wilderness World."

"I am merely a wanderer. Su Qing."

"For an expert like you to be greeting me... I’m at a loss for words."

"And you, a cultivator of the Destiny Dao Path, are approaching me of your own accord?"

"I mainly wished to see you for myself, honored guest."

At first, Su Qing didn’t understand why a cultivator at the Tenth Step of the Dao Path would seek him out.

But upon realizing the man was a cultivator of the Destiny Dao Path, he figured the man must have been drawn to him.

That was likely why he had come to greet him.

After all, Su Qing was rather unique—he possessed no destiny or fortune whatsoever.

That was bound to arouse the curiosity of a cultivator on the Destiny Dao Path.

"Please, Lord Su."

"Have you come to the Wilderness World to trade for something?" Duan She chuckled softly, extending a hand to the side to guide Su Qing forward.

Su Qing walked along with Duan She.

"I doubt it. Your world is full of food, and I’m not a cultivator of some Faith Dao Path. Food is useless to me."

"Not necessarily, sir."

"I am willing to forge a karmic bond with you. Name what you seek. What if I happen to have it?"

The one thing that attracts those on the Destiny Dao Path...

...is often destiny itself.

Therefore, to Duan She, Su Qing himself was more valuable than any treasure.

"Do you have a Cultivation Method for the Source Path?" A slight grin touched Su Qing’s lips. He wasn’t being sarcastic; this was what he genuinely needed.

Duan She was momentarily stunned.

’The Source Path... How could a small world like his possibly possess such a Cultivation Method?’

Duan She gave a wry smile. "Sir, surely you’re joking. A Technique of that caliber is not something I could possibly possess."

"I know. That’s why I only came to your world to look around in the first place."

"The people in your world seem quite happy."

Along the way, Su Qing had seen many children laughing and chatting cheerfully.

The houses were all well-crafted wooden structures.

They were quite pleasant to look at.

Aside from the small residential area for the populace,

the rest of the land was entirely dedicated to cultivating massive amounts of food.

"Of course. Living in such abundance, all they need to do is seek their own purpose in life," Duan She said with a smile.

Su Qing and Duan She arrived at one of the cultivation fields.

It was a vast field of Water Spirit Fruits.

Although they were called fruits,

they had to be cooked before they could be eaten. They were a type of fruit similar to rice, and each one was quite large.

They were rich in ample Energy.

They were only suitable for consumption by Daoist Cultivators.

"Sir, what brings you here?" Duan She didn’t understand why Su Qing had come to this particular place.

"Just taking a look."

"It’s quite nice here."

"It reminds me of certain things."

A flicker of emotion crossed Su Qing’s eyes as he gazed at the towering Water Spirit Fruit plants and their bountiful yield. It reminded him of certain admirable people from his past life.

That kind of spirit was infinitely better than what one found in the cruel world of Cultivation.

He watched for a while.

Then, Su Qing left.

"Sir, I find it strange. Do you not walk a Destiny Dao Path?"

"I do not," Su Qing said honestly.

He didn’t have the power of the Destiny Dao Path.

He had the power of Destiny Dao Essence.

"It seems your strength, sir, is already enough to conceal yourself from the prying of those who follow destiny," Duan She chuckled, having arrived at his own conclusion.

Su Qing didn’t bother to explain.

"How about you sell me some seeds for all the food crops you have here?"

"Seeds..."

"If you can’t sell the seeds, that’s fine. Just sell me some of the harvested food."

’The food itself can serve as seed. With the help of Withered Wood Revives in Spring, I can definitely bring this ordinary food back to life.’

"I can sell you seeds, but the plants they grow into may not be able to reproduce."

"Just sell them to me."

Su Qing didn’t mind.

Soon.

The transaction was concluded swiftly.

Su Qing obtained the seeds for over a hundred types of food crops.

It cost him a few Spirit Fruits.

It couldn’t be helped; they didn’t accept Taichu Coins here and only engaged in barter.

"Duan She, is there anywhere around here that trades in Cultivation Techniques?"

"In the worlds at the center of the Starfall Sea. Their manifestations are enormous; you’ll see them as soon as you get there."

"Thank you for your business, sir."

"Don’t mention it. We both got what we wanted," Su Qing said calmly.

"Many thanks."

With that said,

Su Qing had already left that world.

He was heading for the central region, as he still wanted to purchase a Cultivation Technique.

’So the Mechanical Race exists here too. And there’s also an ancient-looking world...’

’It looks a lot like the Spirit Realm.’

Su Qing observed the scenery within, noting the ordinary people dressed in simple cloth robes.

The resemblance was striking.

’And this world seems a little dangerous, too.’

’It’s filled with Grand Arrays.’

’Like a baited hook.’

’Ridiculous.’

’And a world like this is a trading hub in the center of the Starfall Sea?’

’Anyone who enters is probably going to get fleeced.’

’I’d better go check out the Mechanical Race’s world instead.’

’The Mechanical Race was supposedly granted life by the Taichu Daoist Palace’s Life God.’

Speaking of the Life God,

she was truly powerful.

She was a being on the same level as the Black Abyss.

Apparently, a hundred Star Sea Eras ago, she had achieved the Thirteenth Realm and was granted the title ’Life’.

Even back then, she had already created a race like the Mechanical Race.

She had granted this race Life.

She hadn’t achieved the Thirteenth Realm through faith, however.

Instead, she had done so through some powerful form of Life itself.

It was said she could revive any being from death.

Furthermore, the Mechanical Race were known to be very peaceful toward outsiders.

So, for Su Qing to visit the Mechanical Race,

was perfectly reasonable.

He was a student of the Taichu Daoist Palace, after all.

The Mechanical Race would at the very least show respect for someone with his status.

Su Qing entered the world.

"Welcome, student of the Taichu Daoist Palace."

The moment Su Qing entered,

a member of the Mechanical Race activated nearby and floated over to him.

"I wish to purchase a Cultivation Technique."

"Very well. Please follow me."

The Mechanical being didn’t even ask Su Qing any questions.

It simply led the way.

They were just that direct.

But Su Qing had a question. "What is the highest level of Cultivation Technique available here?"

"I’m sorry. My authorization level is insufficient to provide an answer."

"Very well, then."

Su Qing didn’t ask any more questions.

This was how the Mechanical Race operated.

Without the proper authorization, one could learn nothing.

They seemed to be living beings.

But whether in terms of Level or emotion,

they had an insurmountable barrier.

Su Qing was led to a brightly lit area.

The surrounding walls were polished to such a high sheen that even a single small light could illuminate the whole area.

A large member of the Mechanical Race was seated there.

It was a humanoid member of the Mechanical Race.

"Welcome, student of the Taichu Daoist Palace."

"What manner of Cultivation Technique do you require?"

"A Cultivation Technique for the Source Path," Su Qing said.

He glanced around. The room was exceedingly smooth and spartan, with only the single humanoid Mechanical being present.

There was nothing else in sight.

"Source Path..."

The Mechanical being searched its records.

"None found."

"Path of Success Cultivation Method."

"We have three such Techniques. Each one requires an exchange of items equivalent in value to 500 million Taichu Coins."

"Of course. I’ll take all of them."

With a wave of his hand, Su Qing summoned a large number of Star Fruits, which appeared all around them.

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