Li Fan had no intention of complaining.
Instead, this "Sit-and-Wait Technique" was indeed not originally created by cultivators.
It was impossible to determine its specific origin.
But according to the records in the technique, the initial version of the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" required practitioners to elevate their realms by literally "sitting on a mountain."
Relying on selecting a peak and continuously increasing its height to obtain corresponding cultivation feedback.
This process was exceedingly lengthy.
In ancient times, mountains and rivers were not as easily changeable as they are now.
It would take several thousand years for the height of a mountain peak to increase even slightly.
If the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" wasn't a joke, it seemed more like it was meant for trees and rocks on the mountain rather than cultivators.
However, as far as Li Fan knew, in the current cultivation world, aside from humans, there were no stories of plant spirits or strange beasts.
Even the slightly more powerful exotic beasts could only control a trace of extraordinary power through their bloodlines and were absolutely incapable of cultivation.
"Could it be that in the beginning, this world did have spirits? It's just that something happened later, causing all the beasts to disappear." Li Fan speculated.
Regardless of the truth, it had little relevance to Li Fan cultivating the "Sit-and-Wait Technique." It was just a whimsical thought, and delving deeper into it would be futile.
The initial version of the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" was impossible for cultivators to practice.
However, with the arrival of the great calamity and the increasing frequency of changes in mountains and rivers, the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" became barely viable.
Later on, a remarkable figure from a thousand years ago unintentionally obtained the "Sit-and-Wait Technique."
Based on its concept of "sitting and waiting for success," he modified the technique.
One could increase cultivation progress through personal cultivation.
And the scope of application for "sitting and waiting for success" expanded from mountains to people.
This officially turned the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" into a precious cultivation method.
Unfortunately, this extraordinary genius only recorded this in the preface of the technique, without leaving his name.
The "Sit-and-Wait Technique," like the "Ocean-Calming Divine Sword," was a technique for the Golden Core stage.
In this world, it was undoubtedly suitable for Li Fan to cultivate.
Following the method in the technique, Li Fan activated the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" in just a moment.
But then, a sense of stagnation reappeared during cultivation.
Obviously, the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" was not compatible with Li Fan's foundation-building treasure, the Canghai Pearl.
After hesitating for a moment, Li Fan activated the "Primordial Scripture of the Supreme Ultimate."
Channeling the power of the "Thousand Mechanism Jade Globe Gold Chapter" into it, he started cultivating the "Sit-and-Wait Technique."
With the massive and refined cultivation base in the foundation-building stage, Li Fan quickly advanced the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" to the foundation-building stage.
"Now, let's see how effective this 'Sit-and-Wait for Success' is."
"If the effect is mediocre, then I might as well cultivate the 'Ocean-Calming Divine Sword.'"
Having made up his mind, Li Fan took out the jade slip of the "Ocean-Calming Divine Sword."
"There is no greater kindness than passing down a technique, especially in a world where different cultivation methods cannot be practiced simultaneously. The kindness of passing down a technique is akin to recreating one's life."
"He Zhenghao, before, took care of me in many ways. It seems to be related to the 'Sit-and-Wait for Success.'"
"Unfortunately, his vision was too limited, just some small favors. Even if it could feedback cultivation, it probably wasn't much."
"Investing, investing. The greater the investment, the greater the return."
"Let's play big this time and see how effective this 'Sit-and-Wait Technique' is."
With that decision, Li Fan took out the Tianxuan Mirror and checked the market for Yuan Ying stage techniques.
In the Wanxian Alliance, the prices for Qi Refining stage techniques generally ranged from 1000 to 3000 contribution points.
For Foundation Building stage techniques, the range was usually between 5000 and 10000 contribution points.
Starting from the Golden Core stage, the prices experienced a significant leap.
Even the lowest-tier ones started at 30000 points, and the more exquisite Core Formation techniques could go up to 40000 or 50000 points.
True Infant stage techniques started at 50000 points, and even 100000 points wasn't considered high.
Li Fan even saw a technique called "Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Covenant," marked with a staggering price of 150000 points.
It was unclear what mysteries it held.
"Kou Hong, Dao Xuanzi, in this world, I'm sure you won't fight each other as brothers."
Li Fan smiled faintly, selecting the Yuan Ying stage technique, "Thousand Mechanism Jade Globe Gold Chapter," for sale.
The aura of the Tianxuan Mirror swept through.
After a while, it gave a price of 90000 contribution points.
Considering the discount when selling to the Tianxuan Mirror, it indicated that the "Thousand Mechanism Jade Globe Gold Chapter" was indeed exceptional.
Without hesitation, Li Fan chose to accept.
A golden contract flew out of the Tianxuan Mirror and stopped in front of Li Fan.
Li Fan carefully read it.
The contract explained various precautions for the technique transaction.
Once the transaction was completed, the technique would become the property of the Wanxian Alliance.
Any future use of the technique would be unrelated to the original owner.
The transaction could not be reversed.
The original owner's memories about the technique would automatically disappear after the transaction.
Please do not retain a copy of the technique for trading with others. Otherwise, you bear the consequences.
...
No objections.
With spiritual power as a pen, Li Fan signed his name on the golden contract.
Then the contract turned into countless golden particles, some disappearing into Li Fan's body, and the rest, along with the jade slip, returned to the Tianxuan Mirror.
The transaction completed, Li Fan's memories of the specific content of the "Thousand Mechanism Jade Globe Gold Chapter" vanished.
He felt no sense of loss. After all, it was a "True" bound item, and there was no fear of losing it.
"It seems that I can make a big profit in every lifetime from now on."
With 90000 contribution points in hand, Li Fan began the experiment with the "Sit-and-Wait for Success" effect.
"For the control group, let's choose Xiao Heng."
The first investment target for the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" was naturally Su Xiaomei, the naturally divine and enviable person.
The clone, dressed in clothing, concealed its cultivation with a concealment talisman and stood on the side.
Then, using a communication talisman, he called the two of them.
Not long after, Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng arrived in the stone chamber at the bottom of the lake.
They curiously looked at the clone by Li Fan's side, not knowing who this unfamiliar cultivator was.
However, Li Fan didn't speak, and they didn't dare to ask.
"Master,
greetings!"
"Respects to the senior!"
Both of them respectfully saluted.
"How have you two been cultivating?" Li Fan, with his back to them, asked.
"Master, my cultivation has been progressing rapidly. I've already reached the Qi Refining Completion stage and will soon be able to build the foundation. But building the foundation requires rare treasures of heaven and earth and a foundation-building technique. It requires a lot of contribution points, and I still need to save up for quite some time." Su Xiaomei stared at Li Fan with her big eyes, speaking pitifully.
"Senior, I'm like Junior Sister. I'm preparing for building the foundation as well." Xiao Heng seemed a bit reserved.
After a moment of silence, as if contemplating something, Li Fan turned around and said, "Collecting Dao Rhyme artifacts for me has delayed you both."
Xiao Heng quickly said, "Senior, it's an honor for us juniors to be able to do something for you. If it weren't for senior, we wouldn't have left the boundless realm and set foot on the immortal path."
"Moreover, the cultivation techniques we practice were provided by senior."
"The kindness of passing down techniques is something we juniors will never forget."
After Li Fan listened to Xiao Heng's words, he continued, "Cultivation is about progressing quickly, step by step."
"If you rely solely on your own accumulation, you might have to wait for another three to five years."
"Delaying a few years during the most precious time of cultivation might completely change your future achievements."
"So..."
Li Fan paused and continued, "In this Tianxuan Mirror, choose the techniques and treasures you like, and I'll foot the bill."
"After receiving them, start building the foundation immediately and don't delay any longer."
Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng were initially stunned, seemingly unable to grasp the enormity of the good fortune that had fallen upon them.
However, when they showed joy on their faces and were about to bow in gratitude, Li Fan said again, "Su Xiaomei has always called me master. Although I haven't agreed, there's still a bit of a bond. So, I won't ask her for contribution points. It's considered the master's care for the disciple."
"As for you, well... I'll lend you contribution points first. You'll have to collect heavenly treasures for me in the future to repay them. Do you have any objections?"
These words elicited completely different reactions from Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng.
Su Xiaomei shouted, "Long live Master!" After kowtowing once, she eagerly rushed to the Tianxuan Mirror to choose techniques.
Xiao Heng looked at Su Xiaomei with a wry smile.
Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Senior, if you're willing to lend me contribution points to let me build the foundation early, it's already a great kindness. I, the junior, will be extremely grateful."
"After building the foundation, I will do my best to collect heavenly treasures to repay senior's kindness."
Li Fan nodded slowly. "So, go ahead."
After Xiao Heng also kowtowed, he went to the Tianxuan Mirror alongside Su Xiaomei to make their selections.
Watching the two excited figures, Li Fan's eyes were profound.
The disparate treatment Su Xiaomei and Xiao Heng received was a result of Li Fan controlling the variables.
After passing down the techniques, with the improvement of their cultivation, Li Fan would see how much cultivation feedback he could obtain.
How much difference would there be between giving away techniques for free and charging for them?
The same amount of contribution points—would the feedback from investing in the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" bring more cultivation or would self-cultivation in the Tianxuan Mirror yield greater improvements?
These were the questions Li Fan needed to figure out.
It would determine how Li Fan would use the "Sit-and-Wait for Success" feature of the "Sit-and-Wait Technique" in the future.
After the initial foundation-building stage, the consumption of the awakened Tianxuan Mirror had risen to one hundred points per day.
The bonus multiplier also dropped from around twenty-seven times to about twenty times.
And the difficulty of cultivation in the foundation-building stage had qualitatively increased compared to the Qi Refining stage.
Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi were no mediocrities.
Yet, it still took them more than two hundred years to cultivate to the complete foundation-building stage.
This also indicated the difficulty of cultivation to some extent.
The consumption of contribution points was too significant.
Although Li Fan could foresee and profit from earning a large amount of contribution points effortlessly, he still needed to calculate carefully.
(End of this chapter)