My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Soon, the two finalized the payment and signed the contract, the transaction completed.

"Daoist Xiao, we'll be seeing a lot of each other from now on. Remember to take care of me and offer me elixirs at a discount!"

Xiao Feng.

Chen Sansi's alias in this location.

He held the token given by the other party, with Xu Youliang's disciple specifically leading the way.

The Li Family.

They are the largest family in this area.

The region they effectively control is approximately equivalent to the territory of five provinces of the Han Dynasty.

However, the Spirit Veins are concentrated within the Qianling Mountain Range near Daze Fang City.

Qianling Mountain has one main peak and several subsidiary peaks.

The main peak possesses a first-rank top-grade Spirit Vein, serving as the residence and cultivation area for the Li Family and their core members. The subsidiary peaks, differing in Spirit Vein concentration, are divided into different areas rented to loose cultivators.

The lowest conditions are naturally the first-rank lower-grade shantytowns.

Finally, there is Xiaozhu Peak adjacent to the main peak. Though modest in size and height, it houses a first-rank top-grade Spirit Vein similar to the main peak, rented to external tribunators, guest elders, and stewards.

"Senior."

Han Ce, Xu Youliang's disciple, stopped in his tracks: "This is the place."

Right in front of them lay a bamboo forest, and behind it was a compound with two courtyards, requiring a token for entry. If the restriction were forcibly breached, the law enforcement deacon of the workshop would immediately inspect the situation.

"Rest assured, Senior Xiao, Daze Fang City may have its flaws, but there is basic safety assurance for cultivators here.

"I won't disturb you further. If you need anything, you can find us at the Steward Hall anytime."

"Thank you for your assistance."

Watching the other party leave, Chen Sansi took the token and entered the cave mansion, repeatedly checking with no issues, and indeed, he could initiate a temporary second-tier formation.

In the upcoming period, he would likely be traveling back and forth between Daze Fang City and the Eastern Continent, utilizing the Spirit Veins here to accelerate his cultivation progress. Then, he would find a way to collaborate with the Bai Family to exchange for Martial Arts resources.

Improve Martial Arts, advance on the Foundation Establishment of the Immortal Path.

He reaffirmed his strategic goals for this trip, then activated the Spirit Gathering Array inside the cave mansion with spirit stones, raising the quality of Spiritual Energy to the second-tier, and immediately began cultivating.

Seven days passed by unnoticed. This version was sourced from M|V|L^EMPYR.

The pseudo-second-tier Spirit Vein was temporarily sufficient, but the consumption of the Spirit Gathering Array was not negligible, needing more than ten spirit stones daily.

Fortunately, Chen Sansi was financially stable and could cover the cost for the time being.

When he grew tired of martial training, he practiced the "Swallowing Fire Technique" to nurture his spirit, but just as he sat down, the copper bell above him rang.

This indicated that there was a visitor outside the cave mansion.

Chen Sansi got up, went to the door to check, and found a female cultivator with an attractive appearance at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Greetings, Daoist Xiao. I am Zinan, a loose cultivator residing on Xiaozhu Peak and a second-tier artifact refiner."

Zinan initiated: "I heard that a fellow alchemist Daoist arrived at Xiaozhu Peak, so I came specifically to pay my respects."

"A pleasure to meet you, Daoist."

It was then that Chen Sansi learned that Xiaozhu Peak was home to four cultivators besides himself, all at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

As the newcomer, it was only proper for him to introduce himself and become acquainted with others, facilitating future resource exchanges.

"Without having reached Foundation Establishment yet already a second-tier alchemist, Daoist Xiao must have extraordinary talent in alchemy."

Zinan straightforwardly asked, "May I know which second-tier elixir Daoist excels in crafting? Would it be possible to commission some?"

Typically, trades between loose cultivators are considerably cheaper than purchasing from formal shops.

When Chen Sansi mentioned he could craft the "Nine Li Elixir," Zinan immediately expressed interest in ordering some, offering to pay a small deposit first and the remaining balance if the elixirs met her standards.

Though he had spirit stones in his possession, he couldn't afford to deplete them, nor neglect maintaining his alchemist identity, so he readily agreed.

Chen Sansi took the opportunity to ask, "Daoist Zinan, you mentioned being a second-tier artifact refiner, could you craft two magic artifacts for me?"

"Daoist, please state your requirements."

"A magic artifact bow and arrow, second-tier. I'm willing to compensate with elixirs or pay directly in spirit stones."

Chen Sansi's Golden Bow got damaged at Fei River and required higher-grade bow and arrow to match his current power.

Magic artifact bows and arrows are not uncommon in the Cultivation World, so there's no need to worry about revealing his identity through them.

"There is a Daoist on Xiaozhu Peak who makes a living hunting spiritual beasts; his bow and arrow were commissioned from me. I have all the bow core materials on hand, but bowstrings typically require the meridians of spiritual beasts, and suitable ones are scarce. I don't have them here."

Zinan paused: "So I can only complete the parts excluding the bowstring. As for the bowstring, Daoist may source it in Chiling Mountain or purchase it elsewhere, what do you think?"

"Agreed."

Chen Sansi readily accepted the condition.

Zinan further suggested, "Every so often, fellow Daoists on Xiaozhu Peak gather at the gazebo on the mountain top to drink. Daoist Xiao is welcome to join us and perhaps exchange for useful resources. We loose cultivators should support each other."

After discussing business, they exchanged a few more cordial words before parting ways.

Over the next two months, Chen Sansi focused on cultivating on Xiaozhu Peak.

[Cultivation Technique: Swallowing Fire Technique. Qi Refinement Stage Seven]

[Progress: 751/1200]

Progress in Martial Arts was slow due to the lack of supporting elixirs, but the Swallowing Fire Technique was advancing rapidly, able to start Foundation Establishment within a few years.

Besides that.