Cultivation Starting from Choosing Augments

Chapter 480: Chapter 217: Obtaining a Golden Augment

"Interesting. I’ll take this one!"

He decisively chose the Rocket-Powered Iron Fist. The card then flew directly into his Storage Ring.

Xiao Chen quickly probed with his Divine Sense and, sure enough, saw a new addition to his Storage Ring: an exquisitely crafted, palm-sized mechanical Flying Claw.

With a thought, the Flying Claw appeared in his hand.

And without him even realizing it, the refinement process and binding with his Divine Sense were already complete.

"It bound automatically? And with my Divine Sense, too."

Xiao Chen was a little surprised, but this was a good thing. This way, even if the Flying Claw accidentally fell into someone else’s hands, they wouldn’t be able to use it.

He glanced around and saw a teacup on a nearby table.

"Go!"

He immediately raised his hand, but nothing happened.

Xiao Chen then realized that since he wasn’t in combat, he naturally couldn’t use the Flying Claw.

’Oh well, there’ll be a time for real combat later.’

He put away the Flying Claw and regulated his breathing for a moment, acclimating to the subtle changes of the Middle Stage Golden Core realm.

Although the All Things Rejuvenation Scripture was a Yellow Level Cultivation Technique, it had also granted him a new ability: the Great Rejuvenation Skill.

Despite having "Great" in its name, it was actually just a Small Magic.

It could release a stream of True Essence that transformed into a gentle breeze, which had the effect of nourishing Spirit Plants.

It was only called the Great Rejuvenation Skill because its effect was slightly stronger than the Tier Two Rejuvenation Technique.

He didn’t know what use it had for now, but more skills couldn’t hurt. Having one more Magic was better than nothing.

Xiao Chen wasn’t picky. He tried casting it once according to the Heart Method, and a gale immediately whipped through the room.

Thanks to the hundredfold amplification from his Augment, the originally gentle breeze was now much more violent.

CRASH!

The teacup on the table was blown to the floor and shattered into a million pieces.

"Huh?"

Xiao Chen heard the noise and turned to look. ’A good omen. Breaking something is supposed to guarantee peace and safety.’

Then, he raised his hand and sent out a stream of True Essence to clean up the fragments.

Today was already the third day of the fifth month, well past the date he had agreed to meet with Cao Mingjie of the Three Immortals Sect.

So, without further delay, he left and headed straight for Three Immortals Island to keep his appointment.

On his way through East City, Xiao Chen bought another ten jars of White Jade Little Cyan Dragon.

He had already finished six of the previous eight large jars. This Spirit Wine was indeed quite effective for cultivation, and it tasted good too, so he figured he could bring more to drink on the road.

He also took the opportunity to ask the manager about the Yin Spirit disaster.

The manager was very enthusiastic. "You’ve come to the right person! I do know what’s going on over there. Just yesterday, that white fog expanded for the fourth time, finally reaching its maximum range."

"If you ask me, this time it’s definitely serious."

"A fourth expansion, can you imagine? Right now, an area of over fifty thousand li is completely covered in a vast fog. You can’t see a thing."

"Lots of people from around here have already rushed over. I heard that over at the Black Rock Sea, even True Monarch Qingxiao of the Five Thunders Temple was stirred to action."

"If you want to go hunt Yin Spirits, it’s not too late to head over now."

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Three Immortals Island was located about three hundred thousand li east of Hundred Herbs Island, and then another twenty thousand li to the north.

Three Immortals Island was actually an archipelago of five medium-sized islands situated close to one another.

It was said to be home to tens of millions of mortals, like five large kingdoms.

However, because only three Golden Core Cultivators had ever emerged from this place—and they had become sworn brothers and formed the Three Immortals Sect—the islands came to be known as Three Immortals Island.

Their Sect’s main hall was built on the centermost island as a show of fairness and impartiality.

By the time Xiao Chen arrived, it was noon on the seventh day of the fifth month.

The disciple on duty respectfully welcomed him into the main hall and showed him to a seat. Before long, he saw Cao Mingjie approaching with another Golden Core Cultivator.

"Aiya, Golden Light Taoist, you’re here at last."

Cao Mingjie said with a smile, "Let me introduce you. This is my second senior brother, Ma Wenbo."

"My first senior brother just stepped out to teach a disciple. He’ll be back shortly."

Ma Wenbo had the appearance of a slender young man. He cupped his hands and said, "Golden Light Taoist, it is a pleasure to meet you."

Xiao Chen returned the polite greeting. "Mr. Ma, I’ve long heard of your reputation."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and took their respective seats as host and guest.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before a hearty laugh echoed from outside. "Hahaha, Second Brother, Third Brother, guess who I just ran into?"

Following the voice, a burly man strode in with his head held high. He was broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, with a ruddy face, large eyes, and a long beard.

"Oh?"

He paused for a moment upon seeing Xiao Chen.

Then, an eager smile spread across his face. "This Taoist has such a distinguished bearing, with sword-like brows and star-like eyes. You must be the Golden Light Taoist my third brother mentioned, correct?"

"An honored guest has graced our home, yet I have failed to welcome you properly."

"And you two, my junior brothers, why didn’t you send someone to call for me?"

In truth, he had, of course, already been notified. After all, Xiao Chen had arrived openly, and the many disciples along the path had seen him clearly.

The group went through another round of introductions. It turned out this man’s name was Yu Zhenyang.

He was the current Sect Leader of the Three Immortals Sect and had once been an Inner Sect Disciple in Hundred Herbs City for a time.

But later, his Alchemy skills proved insufficient, and he failed in the competition to become a True Inheritor. So, he simply paid some Spirit Stones to have his name struck from the records, returned to his family for secluded, bitter cultivation, and eventually founded the Three Immortals Sect himself.

Honestly, that was a pretty outrageous move.

’An Inner Sect Disciple who has already entered the sect can just have their name removed?’ Xiao Chen was stunned.

However, he didn’t ask any further questions. Since Hundred Herbs City had such a rule, there was surely an underlying reason for it.

The four of them gathered and exchanged a few more pleasantries.

Yu Zhenyang then said impatiently, "Good news! I was just out on the sea teaching Yan’Er when I happened to run into Mr. Qiu."