Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

One person, one bowl of meat soup, the brother and sister drank it all up, clean and neat.

Within just moments, droplets of perspiration emerged on their foreheads, their cheeks red as if ablaze.

Even though Wang Chen's Dragon Tiger Strong Soul Soup had not simmered to perfection, even though both bowls of soup were watered down significantly, the medicinal strength was still quite potent for them.

Wang Chen said, "You all go and cultivate to dissipate the medicinal power."

Ye Feifei pulled her brother aside, giving Wang Chen a bow, and then hurriedly left.

If they continued to stay, they would lose their composure!

Wang Chen sat down again, taking out a volume of Taoist techniques he had picked up from a market stall, and continued to read it.

Savoring the aroma of the Dragon Tiger Strong Soul Soup, listening to the bubbling sounds of boiling water in the pot, he felt a rare sense of peace and joy, very much at ease.

Having lived in Ten Thousand Cultivators City for an extended period, sometimes Wang Chen would think about settling down here.

To join the other cultivators in facing the upcoming great calamity of heaven and earth.

The great calamity was not an apocalyptic disaster; the Mountain and Sea Realm had weathered many such calamities through the ages.

The Major Sects had rich experience in dealing with such calamities and, willing to pay a sufficient price, survival was not a problem during these times of catastrophe.

The Lesser Sects and Loose Cultivators from the Outer Domains would certainly suffer; they could only resign themselves to fate or struggle desperately for survival.

While Ten Thousand Cultivators City was much stronger than the Lesser Sects.

This Immortal City boasted arrays powerful enough to contend against Nascent Soul True Immortals, and with hundreds of thousands of Loose Cultivators, it was as impregnable as a fortress of gold.

Wang Chen even suspected that Golden Core True Person, the city's founder, might have constructed Ten Thousand Cultivators City to withstand the great calamity and provide a refuge for a vast number of Loose Cultivators.

Staying here, the odds of surviving the great calamity were quite high.

That way, there'd be no need to undertake the tens of thousands of miles journey, risking life and limb traversing the Jade Dragon Mountain Ranges to seek a path to ascend in the West Sea Spirit Domain.

But such thoughts only flickered briefly in Wang Chen's mind.

His will had always been firm, and once he made a decision, he would not easily change it unless absolutely necessary.

That very night, Wang Chen crafted a new batch of talismans.

The next day he went to the market again to set up his stall.

He was now setting up his stall once every three days, selling two hundred talismans each time.

This not only earned him the Spirit Stones needed for buying Aperture Opening Pills and renting a Cave Mansion but also didn't attract too much attention that would expose his true capabilities.

Otherwise, if Wang Chen put his all into it, crafting two hundred Magical Talismans in a single day was well within reach.

That would be too conspicuous.

Although Ten Thousand Cultivators City had strict regulations, and Red Cloaked Guards patrolled the streets, very few cultivators dared to cause trouble or commit crimes in public.

But to think that this place was a perfect haven would be a grave mistake.

The fifty-seven Purple Mansion families that controlled the city's reigns were none of them easy marks.

They had myriad ways of dealing with a backgroundless Loose Cultivator!

In fact, on the very first day Wang Chen set up his stall, someone had already set their sights on him.

But after he sternly refused, the other party seemed to retreat and there was no follow-up.

Wang Chen would not let his guard down because of this, though!

That day, his talismans sold well; as soon as he laid them out, people came to buy, and in a short while, most were sold.

This was actually quite normal, as the talismans Wang Chen crafted were pricey, but the quality was impeccable, leaving no cultivator who had used them feeling shortchanged.

Many cultivators often encountered various dangers while hunting, treasure seeking, or adventuring outside.

At a critical moment, one high-quality talisman could save a life.

For instance, an amulet, lasting one more breath might just reverse life and death!

Wang Chen's talismans had already made a name for themselves in this market, with some people specifically waiting for him to set up stall.

The most popular Evil-Repelling Talismans and Amulets were snatched up the moment they were available.

"Taoist Friend Wang..."

The stall owner next to him looked on enviously and leaned in to ask, "Your business is so good, why not make more?"

Wang Chen's usual spot was in a corner of the market, which was seldom contested even if he arrived a bit late.

After Wang Chen became famous, that area became his permanent stall spot.

And so, he became casually acquainted with some of the professional vendors around him.

"I'd like to!"

Wang Chen sighed and said, "But crafting talismans really drains one's mind and mana, and without renting a cave mansion long-term, it's simply not sustainable. And you know how expensive the rent is for the North Mountain Cave Mansion…"

The neighboring stall owner empathized, "Yeah, it's damn extortionate!"

Everyone knew that having a cave mansion was great, and the cultivation efficiency was top-notch, but the exorbitant rent was a real deterrent.

Most loose cultivators in Ten Thousand Cultivators City would only rent a cave mansion when they were working on advancing levels.

Renting long-term meant your family had to own a mine.

A spirit stone mine!

"Taoist Friend Wang."

Just then, someone interjected, "With your talisman-crafting skills, it wouldn't be difficult for you to reside in a cave mansion long-term, and our Purple Mansion's Song Family is willing to provide for you."

"For free!"

Everyone's gaze immediately turned towards the speaker in unison.

Among the fifty-seven Purple Mansions of Ten Thousand Cultivators City, the Song Family occupied one, and their strength was firmly in the top ten.

The Song Family was actually trying to recruit Wang Chen and even offered him a cultivation cave mansion?

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That was the chance to soar to the heavens in one move.

Wang Chen chuckled and replied, "I appreciate the kind offer, but I've grown used to my independence and can't stand too many restrictions, so please forgive me."

The Song Family wasn't the first to try to recruit him.

But Wang Chen planned to just get the Aperture Opening Pill and leave, so why would he put another shackle on himself!

For free?

The most expensive things were those offered for free!

"Think it over again,"

The person from the Song Family said with a frown, "Our Song Family isn't lacking a talisman maker, but seeing that you have some talent, the young master of our family has said that if you are willing to work for the Song Family, we'll gift you a shop!"

The moment his words fell, a collective gasp could be heard all around.

Shops in Ten Thousand Cultivators City, even those in less desirable locations, were beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators.

One of the biggest dreams of these professional stall owners was to own their own shop in Ten Thousand Cultivators City.

Earning spirit stones while lying down!

Now, the looks directed at Wang Chen were also filled with "resentment."

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, Wang Chen's attitude did not change, and he shook his head and answered, "Thank you, but no need."

"Hmph!"

With that, the person from the Song Family's face could no longer hold its composure, and he turned away with a cold snort.

The dignity of the Purple Mansion's Song Family couldn't allow him to keep badgering on.

The gaze of the adjacent stall owner on Wang Chen changed again!

Rejecting such a great opportunity and offending a Purple Mansion family, Wang Chen's head must have been kicked by a donkey.

Otherwise, he couldn't possibly make such an illogical decision!

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Here's the second update.