Chu Xuan’s ears twitched, and he glanced at the tables and chairs not far away.
Two Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators were sitting opposite each other there.
The skinny Cultivator asked, “…Fellow Daoist, are there any bounty missions in Taiping Market?
I’m a bit short on funds and really need Spirit Stones.”
The burly Cultivator replied, “Yes, there are.
Help the Divine Firmament Sect search for Wuji Sect remnants.
Find one and you’ll get three hundred little spirit stones directly.
Oh, and Senior Sun from the Divine Firmament Sect said that if you can find Chu Xuan, that Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator from the Wuji Sect, you’ll get four hundred little spirit stones directly.”
“Still haven’t found him?
It’s already been six days.”
“That kid is like a loach, not that easy to find.
Even when Senior Sun led a group of Qi Refining Disciples to surround him, he still managed to escape.”
“But I heard that kid is only at the fourth level of Qi Refining.
If it were a one-on-one fight, I could easily crush him.”
“Don’t underestimate him too much.
I heard that although Chu Xuan’s Aptitude is average, he is proficient in poison arts and Gu insects.
Two fifth-level Qi Refining Cultivators from the Divine Firmament Sect have fallen into his hands.”
“…Then I’ll just find another target.
This person is too slippery and hard to find.”
“Tch, just say you’re afraid of death.”
The skinny Cultivator’s face instantly flushed red, his veins bulging on his forehead, as he argued, “Nonsense!
Only living people can set foot on the Immortal Cultivation Dao.
Can a Cultivator’s actions be called being afraid of death?”
What followed were incomprehensible words, something about the “Dao of Survival” and “seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster.”
This made the burly Cultivator laugh.
The surroundings were filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Chu Xuan’s expression was strange upon hearing this.
Six days!
His killing of He Liang and escaping the encirclement of the Divine Firmament Sect Cultivators was only six days ago.
By this estimate, the time flow ratio between Cangxuan Heaven and Earth and the Doomsday Planet is roughly one to ten.
In that case, in the eyes of the Cultivators here, didn’t he only take six days to advance from the fourth level of Qi Refining to the sixth level of Qi Refining?
He was simply a Cultivation genius!
Even if he soaked in medicinal baths every day, it would be impossible to achieve such speed!
“The Blood Mirror, what a treasure!”
Chu Xuan drank tea in big gulps, a smile on his face.
Another two days passed.
Chu Xuan explored every corner of Taiping Market.
He had become familiar with every stall owner.
Only then did he arrive in front of a large shop.
Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
This place specialized in Spiritual Plants.
After comparing prices, Chu Xuan found that this was also the most cost-effective one.
Before long, he walked out of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, satisfied.
He bought quite a few seeds of various Spiritual Plants.
As for the Materials for refining corpses, he also bought some mixed in.
The shopkeeper saw that he bought a lot and even gave him some extra as a gift.
He wondered if the other party would be so scared as to take back the items on the spot if he knew he was a Demonic Cultivator.
After buying all sorts of things, Chu Xuan, familiar with the route, came to an ordinary stall.
Setting up a stall in the market was simple.
Just spread a cloth on the ground and throw the items on it.
Some more particular ones would also use a wooden sign, engrave the price on it, and place it next to the items.
The items displayed at this stall couldn’t be called common goods, but they were at least widely available.
Not a single item caught Chu Xuan’s eye.
He only noticed a withered white Spiritual Plant among them.
Withered Bone Grass.
This type of Spiritual Plant has extremely strict requirements for its growing environment.
Only in the Buried Bone Cave of the Wuji Sect did a large amount of Withered Bone Grass grow.
Once transplanted elsewhere, it would immediately wither.
When the Wuji Sect was destroyed, the Disciples went their separate ways, and Chu Xuan had agreed on tokens and secret signals with a few Disciples he was close to.
This was for future communication.
This Withered Bone Grass was one of the tokens.
Chu Xuan went straight to the stall owner and squatted down.
He picked up one thing, then another.
The stall owner was an old-looking Cultivator, who impatiently said, “Buy if you want to buy, otherwise get lost.
Don’t touch things randomly.”
Chu Xuan picked up a fruit and smiled, “Buddy, how much is this Dragon Fruit?”
The stall owner casually said, “Two little spirit stones each.”
Chu Xuan smiled slightly, “Is the peel made of gold, or is the flesh made of gold?”
The stall owner was stunned, then shook his head, “There are no Dragon Fruits now.
These are all things I picked up from the ruins after the Wuji Sect was gone.
If you think it’s expensive, I think it’s expensive too.”
Chu Xuan smiled even more happily, “Are your fruits ripe?”
The stall owner’s eyes lit up even more, “These are of average quality.
If you offer a high price, I have more.”
Chu Xuan nodded, “Alright, lead the way.”
The stall owner quickly gathered the tattered cloth, threw it into his Storage Pouch, and led Chu Xuan away.
Although Chu Xuan followed behind this person, he was observant of his surroundings, constantly paying attention to everything around him.
The two, one in front and one behind, quickly left Taiping Market and arrived at a secluded, shaded area under a tree.
The old-looking Cultivator lowered his voice, “Which Senior Brother is it?”
Chu Xuan calmly said, “He Liang.”
The old-looking Cultivator was stunned, “He Liang?
That traitor He Liang died long ago.”
Only then did Chu Xuan feel relieved, nodding, “Chu Xuan.”
The old-looking Cultivator excitedly said, “Elder Brother Chu!
Is it really Elder Brother Chu?”
Chu Xuan nodded slightly, “You are?”
The old-looking Cultivator took a deep breath and quickly said, “Chen Ge, I’m Chen Ge, who entered the Wuji Sect with you in the same batch!”
“This token and secret signal were taught to me by Senior Brother Wei, Wei Hua.”
Chu Xuan nodded.
Wei Hua, ranked twelfth among the inner Disciples, had a good personal relationship with him.
“How is Wei Hua doing?” Chu Xuan casually inquired.
Chen Ge whispered, “Senior Brother Wei is still recovering from his injuries, and Junior Martial Uncle Liu and the others are all at the Wu Family.”
Chu Xuan couldn’t help but laugh.
Among the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators of the Wuji Sect, only one person had the surname Liu, and that was Liu Zhenxiong.
Junior Martial Uncle Liu referred to Liu Zhenxiong.
He hadn’t expected these Wuji Sect Cultivators to actually be living directly in the Wu Family.
No wonder the Divine Firmament Sect searched and searched but couldn’t find them.
They would never have imagined that right under their noses, it had become the most suitable place to hide Demonic Cultivators!
Chen Ge earnestly said, “Elder Brother Chu, come with us.
We Cultivators of the Wuji Sect must stick together to survive.”
Chu Xuan shook his head, “Too many people, too big a target.”
“I just want to buy some things this time.”
Chen Ge was a little disappointed but still nodded, “Elder Brother Chu, what do you want to buy?”
“Blood Transformation Array.”
Chen Ge was surprised, “Blood Transformation Array?
What do you want it for?
The Five Righteous Sects are currently strictly investigating killings targeting Mortals.”
“I’m afraid as soon as your Blood Transformation Array is activated, Righteous Path Cultivators will come knocking.”
Chu Xuan just smiled, “Do you have it?”
Chen Ge nodded, “I remember Senior Brother Wei has one.
It can be bought for one Mid Grade Spirit Stone.
How about this, Elder Brother Chu, you wait outside the Wu Family, and I’ll get the item for you.”
Chu Xuan nodded slightly.
The two, one in front and one behind, quickly arrived at the Wu Family.
The Wu Family was built in a valley rich in Spiritual Qi, with buildings every five steps and pavilions every ten steps, truly a small kingdom.
Chu Xuan did not approach the Wu Family but stopped far away, took out a Low Grade Storage Pouch, and threw it over.
“There’s one Mid Grade Spirit Stone in here, for exchanging for the Blood Transformation Array.
Also, there are thirty blood beads; convert them into Spirit Stones for me according to the old price.”
Chen Ge was pleasantly surprised upon hearing this, “Good, we are currently in great need of blood beads!”
He immediately accepted it, “Please wait here, Senior Brother.
I’ll be right back.”
With that, he hurried towards the Wu Family.