My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 100 Gathering Gold Mountain, the Qi of Geng Metal

Upon hearing Wei Lin's words, Jiang Chen made a plan in his mind.

He possessed the Xuan You Sword, which, although an energy-charged magical artifact, primarily served the function of concealment.

However, this sword is also a genuine metal-attribute magical artifact, capable of bearing the energy of Geng metal.

According to the rules of the Golden Cauldron Sect, outer disciples can enter the Golden Gathering Mountain for four hours each year, and the time can be accumulated.

Of course, entering Jujin Mountain requires a lot of merit points; one hundred merit points are needed for one hour.

He had previously tried to enter Jujin Mountain in his dream, but was met with difficulties.

Because he had too little time to accumulate experience and there was nothing urgent, he didn't persist.

To collect a wisp of Geng metal energy, we must now make a trip to Jujin Mountain.

"Gold Mountain is a good place, but those direct disciples are no pushovers. I went there before, but they blocked my way."

Even now, if we go back, we'll most likely still face difficulties.

Wei Lin shook his head: "They might have tried to stop us before, but they won't dare to this time."

"The Poison Dragon Marsh Ruins are about to open. An agreement has been reached with the higher-ups, and our outer disciples from the outside faction will take the lead."

The loyalists also became generous for a while, granting many new privileges.

"Although Jujin Mountain is the foundation of the entire Jinding Sect, it is not a big deal for cultivators to go in and collect some Gengjin Qi."

Don't you have the Iron Sword Immortal's communication jade talisman? If someone is making things difficult for you, just show them the jade talisman.

I refuse to believe that anyone would dare to mess with Master Iron Sword at this critical juncture.

Hearing this, Jiang Chen felt relieved.

However, he was still unsure whether he could deal with the dragon seed using only a wisp of Geng metal energy.

"Senior Brother Wei, besides the Qi of Geng Metal, is it possible to obtain Geng Metal?"

Wei Lin was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Forget about Gengjin. This thing is at least third-grade, and can be called a rare and precious treasure."

In Jujin Mountain, only a few catties of Gengjin are produced every hundred years. To compete for Gengjin, even those Core Formation cultivators would fight to the death.

"You, a Qi Refining cultivator, are you really going to compete with those Core Formation cultivators for Geng Metal?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen finally faced reality.

"Never mind then, I'll go and gather the Qi of Geng Metal instead."

Wei Lin casually took out a jade slip: "This is the experience of the Guardian Hall in collecting Geng metal energy over the years. Take a look."

This thing is a good item; it can temper the prototype of a metal-attribute magic weapon and improve its quality.

If you don't need it, you can sell it for money.

Jiang Chen did not refuse and immediately accepted the jade slip, cupping his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother Wei."

[The second day of the dream]

As dawn broke, Jiang Chen headed to Jujin Mountain.

The Golden Cauldron Sect only has one treasure land, Jujin Mountain, on the surface, so it naturally attaches great importance to it.

Jujin Mountain is located in the center of the Jinding Sect's territory, surrounded by the cave dwellings of the direct lineage's Core Formation True Persons.

The only Nascent Soul Ancestor cultivates in or near Jujin Mountain year-round.

Anyone who tries to cause trouble in Jujin Mountain will inevitably face a thunderous blow from the Nascent Soul Ancestor.

Jiang Chen rode the Wind-Riding Boat and flew for more than two hours before arriving at the location of Jujin Mountain.

At this moment, he was facing a low mountain, no more than a hundred feet high, more than ten miles long from east to west, and only two or three miles wide from north to south. It consisted of five or six small hills and looked quite ordinary.

Looking into the distance, you can see several streams flowing out from the foot of the mountain, which flow into the Jinshui River, making the river water extremely rich in spiritual energy.

This unassuming little mountain is the foundation of the entire Golden Cauldron Sect—Gathering Gold Mountain.

Dozens of formations formed a tight defense system, completely enveloping the entire mountain, preventing even a trace of metal-attribute spiritual energy from leaking out.

Jiang Chen landed at the southern foot of Jujin Mountain. There was a large courtyard there, which was the location of Jujin Division under the jurisdiction of the Executive Hall.

The only business of Jujin Company is managing Jujin Mountain.

All disciples who wish to enter Jujin Mountain must register here.

Jiang Chen went straight to the main building of the Jujin Division. There was only a middle-aged Foundation Establishment cultivator inside, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation.

Jiang Chen immediately bowed and said, "Disciple greets Martial Uncle. Disciple wishes to enter Jujin Mountain to gather Gengjin Qi. I hope Martial Uncle will grant me permission."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator opened his eyes, glanced at Jiang Chen, and said impatiently, "Bring me your disciple token."

Jiang Chen took out his disciple token and handed it to the Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The man took the token, glanced at it, and then, as if burned, threw it on the ground and took out a cloth to wipe his hands.

"Too many disciples have entered Jujin Mountain; we've reached the limit. Please come back tomorrow."

Having been at the Golden Cauldron Sect for three years, I have encountered this situation far too many times, both in dreams and in reality.

He immediately took out the communication jade talisman given to him by Master Tiejian: "This is the communication jade talisman given to me by Master Tiejian. Why don't I ask him to come over and see if the number of disciples inside has reached the limit?"

Upon seeing the jade talisman, and sensing the magical energy fluctuations emanating from it with his divine sense, the Foundation Establishment cultivator's stern face finally broke into a smile.

"So you are a junior of Master Tiejian. My apologies."

He picked up the token, carefully wiped it clean, and then examined the information inside and recorded it.

"Jiang Chen, a disciple of the Talisman Hall, has been a disciple for three years and has no record of entering Jujin Mountain. He may enter for one day."

It's currently Chen Shi (7-9 AM), and we must be out by Chen Shi tomorrow.

After saying that, he sent a stream of light into the token and returned it to Jiang Chen.

"Junior Brother Jiang, with this token, you can enter Jujin Mountain."

Jiang Chen bowed respectfully, and then, led by a Qi Refining disciple, arrived at a stone wall in the backyard of the Jujin Division.

A beam of light emanated from the token and shone on the stone wall, whereupon a portal appeared out of thin air.

As Jiang Chen stepped inside, he immediately felt countless pure metallic spiritual energies enveloping him.

This spiritual energy even carried a hint of sharpness, giving one a slightly prickly feeling.

The jade slip given by Wei Lin contained very detailed information, including the locations of dozens of points for collecting Geng metal energy.

Following the instructions in the jade slip, Jiang Chen arrived at the entrance of a cave, took out a futon, sat cross-legged, and quietly waited for the right moment to arrive.

Geng metal is born in Si, reaches its peak in You, and is buried in Chou.

Therefore, the metal energy in Jujin Mountain begins to emerge from the ground at the Si hour, reaches its peak at the You hour, and returns to the ground at the Chou hour.

The hour of Si (9-11 AM) arrived quickly, and one by one, silver specks of light slowly flew out from the depths of the cave.

Jiang Chen took out an earth-yellow jade gourd and continuously poured his magic power and divine sense into it.

The gourd mouth immediately released a weak suction force, attracting the silver specks of light, which kept drilling into the gourd mouth.

These points of light are the Qi of Geng Metal, and this earth-yellow jade gourd is called the "Gathering Gold Gourd," a magical artifact specifically designed to collect the Qi of Geng Metal.

The energy of Geng metal is too active; when it comes into contact with metallic materials, it will be absorbed and integrated. However, it will be weakened when it comes into contact with spiritual objects of the water, wood, and fire attributes.

Only when placed in a specially made earth-attribute magical artifact can it be preserved for a long time.

As time went on, more and more silvery spots appeared.

By the time of You (5-7 PM), the Geng metal energy was no longer just specks of light, but had gathered into streams of light as thick as silkworm threads.

Once the hour of You (5-7 PM) has passed, the energy of Geng metal begins to decline rapidly, and by the hour of Chou (1-3 AM), even the silvery light spots have completely disappeared.

Jiang Chen immediately plugged the mouth of the yellow jade gourd and probed the situation inside. He found that there was already a piece of Geng metal energy inside, about the thickness of a chopstick and more than a foot long.