Unfortunately, Teacher Jia has already stopped broadcasting.
After all, he had spent several hours condensing the Annihilation Spear.
This Teacher Jia must be a cultivation genius too... maybe I can continue to get freebies in the future… May I ask for your guidance again?
Liang Xiao suddenly remembered that Teacher Jia had mentioned before that "The Soul-Binding Silk" was her own creation.
He was now deeply interested in her work, feeling that the techniques she had developed might also suit him.
Now I can buy things at the Cultivation Home, but I wonder if the Cultivation Home Mall sells cultivation techniques?
Thinking of this, he immediately opened his homepage and clicked on [Cultivation Home Mall].
The Cultivation Mall
When he first entered, it felt no different from an ordinary online shopping site.
However, the things sold here were items ordinary people would never dare to dream of.
For example—
[Exploding Arrow] — capable of demolishing a building with a single shot.
Price: Ten White Spirit Coins (100,000 Federal Coins).
Or—
"Collapse Device" — a mysterious sphere priced at one thousand White Spirit Coins (10 million Federal Coins).
Description:Permission required to view further details.
Even an ordinary low-grade spiritual artifact cost a full one million Federal Coins, equivalent to one hundred White Spirit Coins.
A mid-grade first-tier weapon started at three hundred, and a high-grade one at five hundred.
However, I don't need a weapon for now, he thought. The "Destruction Spear" is probably no weaker than a regular spiritual weapon, so it'll serve me for the time being.
Although he didn't really know how to use a spear, he smirked to himself.
I can still use it to smash or stab people.
A Glimpse at Power
Shaking his head, Liang Xiao went straight to the Spell section, typed in "Life-Taking Silk," and confirmed his search.
Soon, a single entry appeared on the screen.
[Life-Taking Entangling Threads]
A spell that amplifies movement speed. While moving, it automatically releases entangling threads onto nearby enemies. When casting stops, the enemies entangled by the threads are killed by an explosion.
Cultivation requirement: Foundation Establishment Stage.
Price: 8,000 White Spirit Coins (80 million Federal Coins).
"…I shouldn't have clicked in."
Liang Xiao sighed helplessly. The feeling of discovering something new only to realize he could never afford it was… painful.
A Knock at the Door
Tap. Tap. Tap.
A sudden knock echoed.
"Liang Xiao, it's me."
Recognizing the voice, Liang Xiao quickly put away his phone, threw on his clothes, and hurried to open the door.
Captain Huang stood there with a smile.
"You look good. Seems like your injuries are mostly healed. Come on—let's go see the mayor."
"…The mayor?!" Liang Xiao froze in shock.
"That's right," Huang chuckled. "You've really made a splash this time. The mayor wants to meet you personally."
He turned, adding over his shoulder,
"Perform well later."
"Okay."
Liang Xiao followed, still reeling. After a pause, he asked cautiously,
"May I ask… what's the mayor's cultivation level?"
"Golden Elixir."
Captain Huang's tone turned solemn.
"Our Changlin City has only two Golden Core cultivators—one is the owner of the Crimson Flame Cultivation Hall, and the other is Mayor Huang himself."
He didn't specify whether the mayor was early, middle, or late stage—he clearly didn't know.
"It's actually a Golden Core cultivator..." Liang Xiao muttered, pressure welling in his chest.
The Villa
Before long, they left the Law Enforcement Department and climbed into Captain Huang's sleek sports car.
Barely a minute later, they stopped in front of a luxury villa.
Compared to the towering skyline of Changlin City, the villa seemed short—only about thirty meters high—but the property stretched over 100,000 square meters at least.
In a city where land was worth its weight in spirit stones, only a Golden Core expert could afford such a massive estate.
There were no guards visible, yet Liang Xiao could feel it—eyes on him, hidden auras quietly monitoring every movement.
So there are powerful cultivators in the shadows… ordinary people wouldn't even get close to this place.
"This area is protected by an array," Captain Huang explained. "Only honored citizens are allowed to approach.
If you ever come here alone, remember to bring your Glory Citizen ID card."
"Got it."
He tapped his pocket where the card rested safely—he had already decided not to store it in his dantian for just this reason.
At that moment, the villa gate opened automatically.
"The mayor has granted us entry," Huang said softly.
He straightened, leading the way inside, and Liang Xiao followed with deliberate care.
Meeting the Mayor
The first floor's living room was wide, airy, and scented faintly of tea.
Three middle-aged men sat together around a low table.
One sat in the main seat, calm and composed—the master of the house.
The other two, though emanating powerful auras, looked visibly restrained.
"Greetings, Mayor," Captain Huang bowed deeply.
"Greetings, Mayor."
Liang Xiao mimicked his posture, keeping his head low while stealing a glance at the mysterious figure.
To his surprise, the man looked nothing like the cultivator he'd imagined.
No long hair, no flowing robes.
He wore a dark black autumn shirt, had a buzz cut, a square face, and a small mustache—the very image of a strict government official.
Though he emitted no visible spiritual energy, the invisible weight of his presence pressed down on the room.
So this is what a Golden Core cultivator feels like...
The Introductions
Captain Huang gestured beside him.
"This is Minister Han of the Law Enforcement Department, and this is Deputy Minister Yan."
"Greetings, Your Excellencies."
Liang Xiao bowed again.
The two ministers smiled and nodded back without speaking, neither arrogant nor casual.
Then, the mayor spoke.
"Your cultivation level… is a bit strange."
Liang Xiao stiffened instantly. Did he notice my special Golden Core technique?!
Captain Huang quickly interjected,
"Liang Xiao was once attacked by evil spirits, Mayor. The evil energy invaded his body and caused a mutation in his physique."
"I see."
The mayor's eyes softened slightly.
"No wonder I sensed something unusually harmonious about him—something even I couldn't fully decipher."
"..."
Liang Xiao let out a quiet breath of relief. So he didn't notice after all. That scared me to death.
The Reward
The square-faced mayor leaned back and said evenly,
"Liang Xiao, you have rendered great service to the Federation by killing so many members of the Longevity Cult.
What reward do you desire?"
"Killing members of the Longevity Cult is something I, as an honorary citizen, should do," Liang Xiao replied quickly.
The mayor's lips curved slightly.
"Federal law states that killing an early-stage Qi Refining member grants 10,000 Federal Coins,
and killing a mid-stage one grants 100,000.
Since you've made no requests, I'll simply grant you the Federal Coin reward directly.
Use it as you see fit."
Liang Xiao blinked. Wait… 116 early-stage, one mid-stage... that's 1.26 million Federal Coins!
Cultivators really do make money fast!
But then again, few at his level could have survived such a fight.
"It's entirely up to you, Mayor," he said humbly.
The mayor nodded with satisfaction.
"Additionally, every honored citizen receives a complimentary three-bedroom apartment in the wealthy district."
Liang Xiao's eyes brightened. Finally! I can move into the wealthy district!
An Unexpected Offer
Then the mayor's tone shifted slightly.
"However, as the top scorer of the college entrance examinations, I naturally must offer something special."
He paused, studying Liang Xiao closely, a faint smile beneath his mustache.
"Tell me, Liang Xiao—
are you interested… in becoming an official of Changlin City?"