"Who is this Qingmu Zhenjun?"
Most of the dozen or so spirit plant books were written by Qingmu Zhenjun, and Li Mu was a bit worried that he might be a charlatan.
"This one is no longer a Nascent Soul True Lord, but a Soul Transformation Old Ancestor of the Taiyi Sect. Old Ancestor Qingmu started out as a spirit rice farmer in his early years and authored over a dozen famous works on spirit plant cultivation, which are regarded as sacred scriptures by countless spirit rice farmers. This book you're holding, 'Spirit Plant Accelerated Cultivation Method,' is Old Ancestor Qingmu's latest work. It introduces several methods for accelerating spirit plant cultivation, such as: increasing spirit plant spiritual energy supply, arranging Spirit Treasures in special environments, setting up Formations that increase the flow of time..." The female shopkeeper of the book building looked at Li Mu and introduced it eloquently.
After listening to the female shopkeeper's introduction, Li Mu's heart immediately stirred. Arranging Spirit Treasures in special environments and Formations that increase the flow of time, such Heaven-Defying methods must be extremely difficult. However, using these methods could shorten the maturation time of spirit plants!
If he could shorten the maturation time of spirit plants, coupled with his Heavenly Talent for spiritual energy absorption, it would simply be a perfect match. At this moment, Li Mu wished he could possess the small green bottle that Old Devil Han had.
"How much does this book cost?" Li Mu's heart was already stirred, but his expression remained unchanged as he asked.
"This one is 500 Low Grade Spirit Stones, and it's buy one get one free. If you buy this 'Spirit Plant Accelerated Cultivation Method,' we'll give you a copy of 'Spirit Plant Basic Records' by Qingmu Zhenjun." The female shopkeeper picked up another book and put it together, indicating.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned. It wasn't that he thought the price was too high, but too low, which made him suspect there was something wrong with the book.
"A book written by a Nascent Soul True Lord sells for so cheaply? There must be some inside story! Is this book incomplete, or is the content incorrect?" Li Mu looked at the female shopkeeper and directly asked the doubts in his heart.
"Customer, you've misunderstood. This book is a printed edition, countless copies have been printed and are widely circulated throughout the southern spirit annals. The accelerated cultivation methods and Formations recorded in the book, most of the content only stays at the superficial theoretical level and does not record the core technical content, which is why it has this price!" The female shopkeeper of the book building smiled slightly and explained to Li Mu.
Well!
He originally thought he had found a good book, but it turned out to be a 'paper' in the style of a thesis, without the 'core content' recorded.
However, this book is, after all, the work of a Nascent Soul True Lord, so it should have some guiding significance. 500 Low Grade Spirit Stones, and buy one get one free, it's not expensive.
"What about Cultivation Technique books for spirit plants? How much do they sell for?" Li Mu looked at the Cultivation Technique books.
"Customer, Kurong Technique, Spirit Transfer Technique, Soil Testing Technique, Turning Earth Technique, Harvesting Technique, Drying Technique... these all belong to the Yellow Grade Low Grade spell techniques, a total of thirteen types of spell techniques. The paper version is: 80 Low Grade Spirit Stones per book, and there's also a Legacy Jade Slip version. The Jade Slip version costs: 7 medium spirit stones per copy." The female shopkeeper of the book building smiled charmingly at Li Mu as she introduced them.
If there was a Jade Slip version, it would naturally be more suitable to buy the Jade Slip version.
By immersing one's Divine Sense into the Legacy Jade Slip, one could receive the Legacy of the spell technique, without having to pore over the paper version of the spell technique book, slowly studying and repeatedly practicing. It couldn't be better.
However, you get what you pay for. This Jade Slip version was too expensive, costing 7 medium spirit stones per copy.
"The Jade Slip version is too expensive. If I want all thirteen spell techniques, can you make it cheaper?" Li Mu looked at the female shopkeeper of the book building and asked in a negotiating tone.
Upon hearing this, the female shopkeeper's eyes lit up: "If the customer wants all of them, I can give you a ten percent discount."
"How about a thirty percent discount! I also want to buy other Cultivation Technique books." Li Mu decisively cut the price.
"A thirty percent discount is definitely not possible." The female shopkeeper refused with a smile, looking at Li Mu and continuing to recommend books: "I wonder what other Cultivation Technique books the customer needs? I see you are about to Foundation Establishment, why not get a copy of 'Foundation Establishment Essentials,' or Immortal Master Yuan Hong's 'Seventeen Articles on Foundation Establishment Experience,'..."
Li Mu's eyes lit up. This female shopkeeper of the book building recommended books right to his heart. He was confused about the things to pay attention to for Foundation Establishment and how to achieve Foundation Establishment!
"Hmm! I do need a book on Foundation Establishment. Is there a book that describes Foundation Establishment above the ninth level of Qi Refining?" Li Mu looked at the female shopkeeper of the book building and asked curiously.
"Foundation Establishment above the ninth level of Qi Refining, this should be the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method. The Foundation Establishment realm is called Foundation Establishment because the period from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment is when the Foundation is laid. The higher the Qi Refining level, the more solid the Foundation, and the higher the difficulty of Foundation Establishment. Currently, the mainstream is to forcefully achieve Foundation Establishment by taking a Foundation Establishment Pill at the Peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining." The female shopkeeper of the book building smiled slightly and explained.
After speaking, the female shopkeeper of the book building walked to the bookshelf, rummaged for a while, and took out an old book, handing it to Li Mu: "This 'southern spirit annals' contains descriptions of the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method, as well as many major historical events that occurred in the southern spirit annals."
"Oh! Since the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method lays a more solid Foundation, why isn't it popular anymore? Why did the mainstream become forcefully achieving Foundation Establishment by taking a Foundation Establishment Pill? Why not continue to use the ancient method of Foundation Establishment? The higher the Qi Refining Stage Cultivation, the stronger one's strength after Foundation Establishment!" Li Mu took 'southern spirit annals,' looked at the female shopkeeper of the book building, and asked in confusion.
The female shopkeeper smiled slightly and explained: "Customer, the currently popular Foundation Establishment Method naturally has its reasons. In ancient times, the southern spirit annals had more Spiritual Qi than now, various Cultivation resources were abundant, and there weren't as many Cultivators. Ancient Cultivators cultivated very efficiently and could easily reach the limit of the Qi Refining Stage, achieving Foundation Establishment on their own without needing to take Foundation Establishment Pills. This made their Foundation extremely stable, so ancient Cultivators could easily reach the heights of Soul Transformation, Mahayana, and above."
After a pause, the female shopkeeper smiled and explained: "Now, the situation is different. Today's Cultivators are as numerous as ox hair, countless. Large Spiritual Mountains and Spiritual Veins are occupied by Sects and demon spirits. Without the aid of Foundation Establishment Pills, and continuing the ancient method of Foundation Establishment, ninety-nine percent of Qi Refining Cultivators would probably spend their entire lives only able to remain in the Qi Refining Stage."
Li Mu suddenly understood. The root cause was too many people! Not enough Cultivation resources to go around.
"In addition, the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method has extremely strict requirements for Aptitude. Only those with outstanding Aptitude, possessing Spirit Body or Dao Body Aptitude, could achieve it. This is also why the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method gradually fell into oblivion," the female shopkeeper finally added.
"Oh! If one were to follow the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method, what level would the Qi Refining limit reach?" Li Mu nodded and then asked.
"The Qi Refining limit seems to be related to individual Aptitude. I don't know the specifics myself, but 'southern spirit annals' seems to mention it. Customer, why don't you buy this book and read it slowly yourself?" The female shopkeeper smiled slightly and gestured.
"Alright! How many Spirit Stones does this book cost?" Li Mu responded helplessly, completely falling into the trap of this shrewd female shopkeeper.
"'southern spirit annals' is not expensive, it only costs 300 Low Grade Spirit Stones," the female shopkeeper of the book building said with a smile.
"Customer, if you want to imitate the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method, you should understand the living conditions of Cultivators in ancient times. Here's a 'Ancient southern spirit annals,' which records a large number of true spirits, Divine Beasts, strange people, and unusual events in the southern spirit annals during ancient times."
"Also, customer, if you use the Ancient Foundation Establishment Method, you also need some special resources to assist your Cultivation. Here's a 'Secret History of Ancient Cultivators,'..."
Encountering a naive customer like Li Mu, full of curiosity, the female shopkeeper of the book building completely let loose, eloquently recommending some 'good books' to him.