Cultivating Immortality: What kind of cheat can you use if you don't have money?

Chapter 22 Going Out to Make Money

It's no wonder Qin Xiyue asked this question, mainly because in her previous life, Li Qingyi had truly mastered the "True Explanation of Sword Dao".

Li Qingyi felt extremely uncomfortable under her knowing gaze.

"It's not what you think, it's just that... I really want to improve."

This explanation not only failed to dispel Qin Xiyue's doubts, but instead deepened the suspicion in her eyes.

"Xi Yue, we have known each other for many years, you should know my character."

However, in Qin Xiyue's eyes, who already knew that he had mastered this skill in his previous life, the explanation at this moment seemed pale and powerless.

"It seems it's best to keep some distance from him," Qin Xiyue thought to herself.

However, after confirming that Li Qingyi was just messing around with the "True Explanation of Swordsmanship", she was relieved, at least her life was not in danger.

He then said no more and turned to attend to his own business.

Li Qingyi was filled with bitterness and didn't know why things had turned out this way.

"We're still too poor..." he sighed.

Now that things have come to this, the most urgent task is to find some spirit stones to start the next simulation and let the simulated version of myself explore the path.

"I never imagined that I would be stumped by a few spirit stones."

Li Qingyi felt like she was trapped in a vicious cycle.

To quickly earn spirit stones, one needs to increase their strength, and quickly increasing strength often requires the support of spirit stones...

"Why isn't there a spirit stone loan? I can borrow 100,000 or 200,000 spirit stones first, and then we can discuss repayment once I've completed my Golden Core stage."

He let his imagination run wild.

Lost in thought, Li Qingyi returned to the Qin family market.

The place is no longer as noisy and bustling as it was a few days ago.

He keenly noticed that there were many unfamiliar young faces in the market, each with a reserved demeanor and calm gaze.

"Have the disciples from the three sects and six schools arrived one after another?"

After a moment's thought, Li Qingyi decided to go find Han Feiyu to see if she could get some information out of him.

He noticed that these foreign monks seemed much friendlier than he had imagined, and did not exhibit the arrogance and disdain for mortals that he had expected.

However, just as he reached the vicinity of the Yuelai Inn where Han Feiyu was staying, a figure, by sheer coincidence, fell straight down from the third-floor window.

"Brother Han, your way of appearing on stage... is truly unique." Li Qingyi put her hand to her forehead.

Han Feiyu scrambled to his feet and grabbed Li Qingyi's arm. "Brother Qin! You have to help me!"

Li Qingyi subconsciously looked up and saw a woman in a red dress standing in the window, with a beautiful face and a graceful figure.

However, her pretty face was frosty, and her beautiful eyes were staring down.

She parted her red lips slightly, her voice filled with anger: "Han Feiyu, is this the accomplice you found?"

Li Qingyi: "???"

Li Qingyi didn't answer, but asked in a low voice, "Did you steal her family's spirit rice?"

Han Feiyu's lips twitched, and he looked embarrassed: "This matter... is a long story..."

The woman in red was displeased to see the two whispering to each other. With a leap, she landed as lightly as a red cloud.

Seeing this, Li Qingyi immediately and discreetly shook off Han Feiyu's hand, quickly distancing herself from him:

"Young lady, you've misunderstood. I'm not actually that familiar with him."

As soon as she finished speaking, the woman in red glanced coldly at Li Qingyi. After confirming that he had no intention of interfering, she attacked Han Feiyu, who was trying to slip away, once again.

Li Qingyi immediately stepped aside and blended into the crowd that was gradually gathering, settling into the background as a spectator.

He could sense that the woman in red had only recently broken through to the third level of Qi Refining, and her aura was somewhat weak, not as solid as his own.

But it was more than enough to deal with Han Feiyu, who was only at the second level of Qi Refining.

Han Feiyu was beaten so badly that he had to run away with his head in his hands, completely powerless to fight back. The scene was quite miserable.

"Tsk... Han Feiyu is in for a rough time today."

"Hehe, you're right. Of all people to mess with, why did you have to mess with Jiang Yixi?"

"Given Jiang Yixi's personality, if Han Feiyu doesn't get a severe beating today, I'll change my name!"

As a model citizen and a keen observer of gossip, Li Qingyi naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to gather intelligence.

He immediately cupped his hands in greeting to a young cultivator beside him who was watching with great interest, and politely asked:

"Brother, may I ask the reason for this?"

The young man was engrossed in the reading and was slightly displeased at being interrupted. Upon noticing Li Qingyi's plain clothes and weak aura, his expression darkened further.

"Who are you, kid? Can't you see me...?"

Before he finished speaking, Li Qingyi's mind stirred slightly, and she stopped suppressing herself, her Qi Refining Level 3 aura suddenly spreading out.

Li Qingyi said calmly, "It was too noisy around just now, and I didn't hear what you said clearly."

The young man's expression changed instantly, and a warm smile quickly spread across his face:

"Oh dear! I was blind to your greatness! Brother, your bearing is extraordinary, and it is clear at a glance that you are no ordinary person! I am Zhang Yan, an outer disciple of the Taixu Sect, one of the six sects."

It's truly an honor to meet you today, my friend! It feels like we've known each other forever!

Zhang Yan immediately changed his demeanor, while secretly thinking to himself:

"Whose prodigy is this? Sixteen years old and already at the third level of Qi Refining? Damn! Is this 'playing dumb to fool others' strategy all the rage now?"

Zhang Yan's quick change of expression left Li Qingyi speechless.

'It seems that having a higher level of cultivation makes traveling much easier,' he thought to himself.

The moment Li Qingyi revealed her cultivation level, she attracted the attention of even more people around her.

Most of these young cultivators joined the sect around the age of ten, and now seven or eight out of ten are only at the first level of Qi Refining.

For someone of Han Feiyu's age to reach the second level of Qi Refining is already considered outstanding.

In their view, only the most talented disciples of the three sects could achieve the third level of Qi Refining at such a young age.

"Could you please enlighten me, Brother Zhang?" Li Qingyi asked again.

Zhang Yan looked at Li Qingyi suspiciously: "Brother, do you really not know?"

"Having spent many years in seclusion, I am indeed not very knowledgeable about worldly affairs," Li Qingyi explained calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked enlightened.

Indeed, with such cultivation, one must be diligent in cultivation and not concern oneself with external affairs.

"I see." Zhang Yan immediately explained enthusiastically:

"The matter is quite simple. The woman in red is Jiang Yixi, the daughter of the leader of the Sanyi Sect. She has long admired Han Feiyu."

Seeing his daughter's talent and Han Feiyu's superior abilities, the leader of the Sanyi Sect came to propose marriage.

Hey... guess what happened? Faced with a marriage that others would kill for, that kid Han Feiyu actually rejected it!

"After a while, how could Jiang Yixi save face? Her love turned into resentment, so she went into seclusion to cultivate diligently, vowing that she would personally capture Han Feiyu and teach him a lesson after she came out of seclusion."

Li Qingyi nodded. "Serves him right!"

As soon as he said this, everyone immediately agreed.

"Brother, you are absolutely right! This Han Feiyu truly doesn't know what's good for him!"

"Exactly! If it were me, I'd be laughing in my sleep. How could I possibly refuse?"

Ignoring the crowd's accusations, Li Qingyi turned her attention back to the arena.

At this moment, Han Feiyu seemed to have been cornered, and he suddenly shouted:

"Yixi! That's enough!"

Jiang Yixi bit her lower lip, her anger intensifying. She increased the speed of her hand seals and her magic power surged, clearly indicating that she was about to use a more powerful spell.

Upon seeing this, Han Feiyu sighed and then quickly took out two talismans and threw them out.

The talisman exploded, and instantly a thick spiritual mist spread out, obscuring the view.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Han Feiyu darted away like an eel, disappearing around the street corner in a few leaps.

Jiang Yixi was blocked by the smoke and stomped her feet in anger, forcing her to dissipate the magic she had gathered in her hands.

Just as she was burning with anger, she suddenly sensed a figure quietly approaching.

She immediately became alert and turned around abruptly: "Who?"

"Miss Jiang, may I have a word with you in private?"

Jiang Yixi thought the voice sounded familiar and asked, "Who are you?"

"If you want to catch Han Feiyu alive, then come with me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yixi's eyes lit up. After a moment's hesitation, she followed Li Qingyi's footsteps.

Seeing that there was no more excitement to be had, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Li Qingyi led Jiang Yixi to the third floor of Fulai Restaurant and found a quiet private room.

"Miss Jiang, please have a seat."

Jiang Yixi looked at Li Qingyi suspiciously, and did not sit down immediately:

"Who exactly are you? You just said you didn't know me, and now you say you can help me? How can I trust you?"

Li Qingyi calmly poured herself a cup of tea:

"My name is Qin Feng. I invited you here because I sincerely want to help you. If you trust me, you may be able to save yourself a lot of trouble."

Jiang Yixi then casually sat down opposite Li Qingyi, propping her chin on one hand and twirling the empty wine glass on the table with the other, looking somewhat listless.

"He's incredibly slippery; catching him will be no easy feat."

Li Qingyi smiled slightly, "I know Han Feiyu's character very well."

If Qin's guess is correct, it must have been he who first intentionally or unintentionally flirted with the girl, and after she secretly fell for him, he withdrew and avoided her, is that right?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yixi suddenly raised her head and stared intently at Li Qingyi.

Seeing her reaction, Li Qingyi was already certain.

Given Han Feiyu's free-spirited yet charming personality, he would surely be unable to resist going up to her to show his affection when he sees a woman as beautiful as Jiang Yixi.

After several interactions, it was inevitable that the young girl, just beginning to experience romantic feelings, would develop affection for him.

Han Feiyu himself may not have thought it through. Only when the other party fell deeply in love did he realize the predicament and had no choice but to keep avoiding her.

Li Qingyi smiled slightly, "I have a clever plan to send Han Feiyu to you, Miss, and let you do as you please."

"really?!"

"Of course it's true." Li Qingyi nodded, then changed the subject, "However..."

"But what?" Jiang Yixi asked eagerly.

Li Qingyi extended her index finger and gently tapped it on the table, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"However, the young lady needs to pay Qin ten spirit stones as a reward."