Stall number 366 was located at the very back of the Market Town.
Basically, very few people managed to wander this far.
So it appeared rather deserted.
The fee for the stall was also much lower.
Old Daoist Xing was indeed very old.
He wore a set of worn-out Daoist Robes, his beard and hair were white.
On his stall, only two items were displayed.
One was a Long Sword without a Scabbard, and the other was a Jade Slip containing a Cultivation Method.
Du Tianle opened his mouth and asked:
"Daoist Friend, how much are you selling these for?"
Old Daoist Xing did not even lift his head, saying in a dry voice:
"The items are not for sale, only for trade."
"Trade for what?"
"Trade for a life!"
Du Tianle became interested and asked curiously:
"Whose life? Tell me about it."
Only then did Old Daoist Xing look up at him.
Then he shook his head in disappointment and said:
"You won't do; going there would just be sending your life away."
This Old Daoist Xing himself was only a Low-level Cultivator at the Qi Refining Perfection stage.
How powerful could his enemy be?
Du Tianle thought for a moment, deliberately revealed a trace of his aura, and then asked:
"How about now? Is that enough?"
Old Daoist Xing pondered for a moment and then spoke:
"Foundation Establishment Late Stage?"
"Barely enough."
"But if you agree to my request, I advise you to find a few more fellow disciples to go with you."
"Otherwise, your life will be in danger."
Du Tianle chuckled and said:
"I haven't agreed to avenge you yet."
"Tell me the specific situation first."
"If it is suitable, I will naturally arrange for people to help."
Hearing the tone of his speech, Old Daoist Xing's eyes immediately lit up.
He cleared his throat and cupped his hands, saying:
"Greetings, Daoist Friend."
"This old Daoist has become this wretched state, neither human nor ghost."
"It is embarrassing to mention my Master's Sect, lest I disgrace my Master's Sect."
"I have two Treasures here."
"This one is forged from rare metal profound iron, called the Gilded Light Splitting Sword."
"Not only is it exceptionally sharp."
"Once activated, it can manifest countless Sword Light shadows."
"The transformation between real and illusory is unpredictable."
"The entire Treasure Sword is engraved with seven layers of Restriction, plus three Daoist Magics are inscribed."
"It is the top-tier Magic Tool Grade Flying Sword."
Upon hearing this, Du Tianle smiled and nodded.
Seeing his satisfaction, Old Daoist Xing continued:
"Inside this Jade Slip is a Sword Art."
"It is called the Thunder Sword Art."
"If cultivated to success, when activating the Flying Sword, not only is the speed incredibly fast."
"It can also emit bursts of Thunder Sword Light."
"It is extremely effective against Demons, Monsters, Ghosts, and Ghouls!"
Both items were Treasures Du Tianle urgently needed.
So, without any concealment, he said:
"Both of these items are quite good."
"Tell me, who exactly am I killing?"
Hearing this, Old Daoist Xing gritted his teeth and said:
"It is that Demon Race beast on Jade Mountain!"
"Three years ago, that beast took advantage of my Secluded Cultivation."
"It killed my son and daughter-in-law, and kidnapped my granddaughter!"
"I cannot coexist with it!"
"As long as you can bring its head to me."
"These two Treasures, this old Daoist will offer with both hands."
Du Tianle frowned slightly; it was another tale of vengeance and killing.
Should he go kill the Fox Demon the Old Daoist spoke of?
Or should he just strike the Old Daoist down and rob him directly?
Seeing Du Tianle remain silent.
Old Daoist Xing sighed deeply and said disappointedly:
"Forget it, if you are unwilling, I will not force you."
"That Jade Mountain demon has the cultivation of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, and could break through to the Core Formation Realm at any moment."
"Even if you find a few helpers, casualties are unavoidable."
"In these past three years, several people have accepted this Karma of mine."
"Unfortunately, none succeeded, and they suffered considerable losses instead."
"Moreover, many people lose their resolve just upon hearing 'Jade Mountain'."
"Alas!"
"I only hate that the Heavenly Dao is unfair, and that I am powerless."
"Unable to personally slay my enemy..."
Before he finished speaking, Du Tianle interrupted impatiently:
"Who said I'm not going."
"First, you must tell me where this Jade Mountain is."
"Second, where should I find you after I succeed."
"It wouldn't be a huge loss if I end up wandering around looking for you while holding the demon's head."
Du Tianle weighed the options and felt it was better to keep a low profile.
He would test the Fox Demon's strength first.
If the opponent proved too tough, it wouldn't be too late to strike the Old Daoist then.
Old Daoist Xing had no idea about the calculations in his mind; hearing this, he was overjoyed:
"Daoist Friend need not worry."
"I set up this stall here every day."
"Even if I am not here, I reside in the building north of the Market Town."
"Seven or eight out of ten stall owners here know me."
Du Tianle nodded in agreement; he had found this place by asking the previous two stall owners.
Seeing him nod, Old Daoist Xing quickly continued:
"Jade Mountain is three hundred li north of the Market Town."
"That demon calls himself Young Master of Jade Mountain."
"His True Body is a Fox Demon, the most cunning and cruel."
"Daoist Friend, if you go, please be extremely careful."
Du Tianle waved his hand dismissively:
"You wait right here."
"If fast, tomorrow; at the latest, it won't be later than the day after tomorrow."
"The Fox Demon's head will be delivered to your doorstep."
After saying that, without waiting for Old Daoist Xing's reply, he turned and left on his own.
...
Jade Mountain does not produce jade.
The reason it is called Jade Mountain.
Is because there is a type of flower, whose petals, when blooming, are tender and fleshy, resembling Beautiful Jade.
They spread across the entire mountain range.
When the light of the Great Sun shines upon them, they reflect bursts of starlight.
The entire mountain looks as if it were piled up with Beautiful Jade.
It is a place with beautiful scenery.
Every year during this season, many tourists come here attracted by its fame.
Unfortunately, ever since the Young Master of Jade Mountain occupied this place a few years ago.
Not many people dare to come here anymore.
...
At the foot of Jade Mountain, there are two demons.
One is a Rabbit Demon.
The other is also a Rabbit Demon...
As soon as Du Tianle landed.
Two Rabbit Demons rushed up to meet him.
One of them shouted loudly:
"Which Human Race Cultivator is this?"
"Human Race Cultivators are not welcome on Jade Mountain, leave immediately."
Du Tianle sheathed his Cold Iron Sword back into the Scabbard, smiled, and cupped his hands:
"May I ask you two, is the Young Master of Jade Mountain at home?"
The other one replied:
"Our Young Master is not home, what business do you have with him?"
Du Tianle continued:
"I have urgent matters to discuss with the Young Master of Jade Mountain, I wonder when he will return."
The Rabbit Demon replied:
"The Young Master has gone out to visit friends, he will be back soon."
"What business do you have with our Young Master?"
Du Tianle nodded and said:
"That's good, it wasn't a wasted trip for me."
"I was entrusted by someone."
"To come and borrow his head for use."
Before the two underlings could react.
The Cold Iron Sword behind him shot out, with just one flash.
The heads of two long-eared creatures fell to the ground.
After Mana liquefied into True Essence, activating the Sword Control Art.
The power increased by a large margin.
Cutting down two Qi Refining stage Rabbit Demons was not much harder than slicing two watermelons.
Rabbit Demon, Qi Refining Fifth Layer, Total Lifespan one hundred thirty-three years, Remaining Lifespan seventy-seven years.
You gained seventy-seven years of Lifespan.
Your Remaining Lifespan is one hundred and seven years.
...
Rabbit Demon, Qi Refining Sixth Layer, Total Lifespan one hundred thirty-five years, Remaining Lifespan seventy-four years.
You gained seventy-four years of Lifespan.
Your Remaining Lifespan is one hundred and eighty-one years.
...
Not bad, gaining over one hundred and fifty years of Lifespan right upon arriving at Jade Mountain.
It's a good omen.
Du Tianle nodded in satisfaction.
Then he stepped over the corpses of the two Rabbit Demons.
And walked up the mountain along the path.
...