Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 123: Accepting the bet and losing; Huoyangyu participates in the fourth-level spirit ruler
"I never thought I could get such a great bargain here!"

After spending hundreds of spirit stones to buy several spiritual ginsengs, Xiao Yuxue quickly pulled Lu Cheng away from the stall area as if she had succeeded in stealing.

Then the little girl showed off to Lu Cheng excitedly while walking: "This is the Fire Sun Jade Ginseng. The grown Fire Sun Jade Ginseng is completely red and very different from the ordinary jade ginseng. However, the young ginseng seedlings only have a hint of red in the rhizome, so it is easy to be confused."

Lingshen is a common second-level spiritual medicine that replenishes vitality and promotes blood circulation. Huoyang Jade Ginseng is a fourth-level spiritual medicine that can even be used as a supplementary medicine for many fifth-level spiritual pills. The value of the two is very different, and Lu Cheng also knows this.

"But, you took advantage of it so easily?"

Lu Cheng was puzzled, then he reached out and took the jade box from Xiao Yuxue's arms and started to check it directly in the street.

After opening the jade box, Lu Cheng found the young Fire Sun Jade Ginseng that Xiao Yuxue had mentioned, and looked at its roots. Finally, under Xiao Yuxue's somewhat nervous and distressed eyes, he reached out his hand to touch the roots, and put it under his nose to smell it.

"Blood sand, you've been deceived, Junior Sister. These red parts were dyed by the stall owner using a special method."

"what?"

Xiao Yuxue's face changed when she heard that. She took the ginseng and tested it like Lu Cheng. Gradually, she came to her senses.

"I'll go find him. A normal ginseng seedling doesn't cost forty spirit stones."

Xiao Yuxue was almost furious at this moment.

It was the first time in his life that he found a bargain in the market, but he ended up being fooled by someone, in front of Senior Brother Lu Cheng.

Those spirit stones are nothing, the main thing is that this breath is really hard to swallow.

Seeing Xiao Yuxue walking back angrily, Lu Cheng had no choice but to follow her. However, as they walked, Xiao Yuxue's steps became slower and slower.

"What happened, Junior Sister?"

"...Forget it, I won't go. Not to mention whether I can find the stall owner if I go there, even if I find a fair deal, I have no reason to do so. I want to pick up a bargain, and he wants to make money from my spirit stones. It depends on our ability. If I go there and make trouble now, I will bring shame to myself and my father."

"..."

After hearing these words, Lu Cheng looked at Xiao Yuxue in front of him and felt that his master and mistress's teaching by example was indeed remarkable.

You want to take advantage of a bargain, while others want to earn your spirit stones. Everyone has to rely on their own eyesight and admit defeat. Otherwise, you are just being unreasonable. You can only take advantage and not suffer any loss. There is no such thing in the world.

The prices of goods at the stalls in the Fangshi District are cheaper than those in the shops in the Fangshi District, but of course there are people selling inferior goods as good ones, using all kinds of tricks and means. These could be used in other places, but this is the Wanbao Conference run by the Eight Landscapes. If Xiao Yuxue went there, even if she used her father's name to force the stall owner to return the spirit stones, in the end she would lose face for Master Huang Longzi.

However, this incident aroused the interest of Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue, and they returned to the stall area to continue "picking up bargains".

A cultivator, unless he is a true disciple of a prominent and noble family, must always learn one of the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation. The problem is that Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue are both true disciples of prominent and noble families. They have both been practicing Taoism wholeheartedly until now, without being distracted. Their attainments in the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation are far inferior to those of many foundation-building cultivators at the same level.

Besides, the buyer is always less savvy than the seller, so in this area, the two of them can only be deceived and cheated.

However, Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue no longer bought things easily, but focused on the techniques these cultivators used to lure people into traps. Sometimes, it was worthwhile to spend some spirit stones to see people's ingenious designs.

At this time, both Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue could go to the back mountain of the temple to continue participating in the Eight Scenery Dharma Assembly which had not yet ended, and watch the battles of magic and swordsmanship between the true disciples of the major sects.

However, both of them had just taken the Yuxu Yandao Fruit, and their minds were greatly exhausted, so they did not go, but instead mingled at the Wanbao Conference at the foot of the mountain to broaden their horizons and gain knowledge.

On this day, the two of them also hung out in the stalls of these monks and learned a lot of ways to cheat people. Suddenly, Xiao Yuxue tugged at Lu Cheng's sleeve and sent a telepathic message:

"Brother, look at that thing!"

As he spoke, he pointed to a grayish green jade ruler on a stall. There were many items on this stall, including animal skins, jade slips, elixirs, talismans, magic tools, medicinal materials, and animal bones.

The jade ruler that Xiao Yuxue pointed to looked dim, but very moist, and seemed to have a strange charm.

It's just that she has been cheated many times during this period. Although she only lost a few hundred spirit stones in total, Xiao Yuxue's vigilance has increased. If it were a few days ago, she would not be so careful.

Lu Cheng blinked at Xiao Yuxue, then walked towards the stall as if nothing had happened and picked up the white and green jade ruler.

"Daoyou, what kind of magic weapon is this?"

The owner of the stall was a middle-aged man with a plain appearance, dark skin and a sturdy body. It was obvious that he had been here for many years. His eyes kept darting between Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue. Although Xiao Yuxue was wearing a veil, he was still amazed by the graceful figure of this girl. When he heard the question, he quickly withdrew his gaze and answered Lu Cheng:

"Shang Xiu has a really good eye. He picked out the best treasure on my stall at a glance. This is a fourth-tier magic weapon!"

"Don't bluff me. Are you selling a fourth-tier magic weapon at your stall?"

"Hehe, of course I can't sell a perfect fourth-tier magic weapon here, but this is a damaged fourth-tier magic weapon. My ancestors once had a high-level cultivator, but it fell into decline in my generation. I really feel ashamed of my ancestors, but there is no other way. I can only sell the ancestral relics."

"How many spirit stones?"

Lu Cheng picked up the jade ruler, played with it in his hands, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Lu Cheng was not proficient in weapon refining, nor was he a prospector, nor was he proficient in weapon identification or mineral identification. However, he had cultivated the sword intent, and at this moment, a very weak sword intent emerged from him. Faintly, Lu Cheng sensed that the jade ruler in his hand was emitting a murderous and bloody killing intent that was counteracting his own sword intent.

"This is the evil spirit that was developed after killing so many people." This realization flashed through Lu Cheng's mind.

"Hehe, fifteen thousand spirit stones."

The burly man tried hard to force out an honest and simple smile, but Lu Cheng put down the jade ruler and left after hearing what he said.

"Are you seriously ill? Why are you selling me this broken magic weapon for 15,000 spirit stones?"

After saying that, Lu Cheng flicked his sleeves and was about to leave with Xiao Yuxue.

"Please don't leave, my dear guest. Listen to my explanation. I guarantee with my Wei family's ancestors that this jade ruler was truly my ancestor's favorite. After it is repaired, it will be at least a fourth-grade upper-grade magic weapon. Where can I find a fourth-grade upper-grade magic weapon for 15,000 spirit stones?"

"Guest, please don't leave. How much do you want?"

Xiao Yuxue originally wanted to follow Lu Cheng, but received a message from Lu Cheng halfway through the journey. She stood there in a daze for a moment, looking a little confused, as if she was bewildered by the stall owner's words.

The young Taoist saw that his female companion had not left, so he turned back and said:
"Five thousand spirit stones, no more."

"Sir, you are not the one who haggles like that. It's fine if you round off the price, but you rounded off my main price and gave me a fraction?"

"Are you going to sell it or not? If you don't, I'm leaving."

As he said that, Lu Cheng was about to grab Xiao Yuxue's hand, trying to force her to leave.

"Old Wei, your family's jade ruler has been sold since your father's generation. Now it's a rare opportunity to meet a big customer, so you should sell it quickly."

The stall owner nearby saw the joke and interrupted.

"Sir, if you raise the price by another 2,000 spirit stones, I guarantee with my ancestors that this is truly a top-quality magical instrument. My grandfather told me that this was the magical instrument that our Wei family's ancestor was most proud of. Someone once offered it for 15,000 spirit stones, but my grandfather was reluctant to sell it."

The stall owner surnamed Wei ignored the others and continued to tempt people.

"Don't pull me, you don't care about me at all. Daddy's birthday is coming soon, and you haven't even prepared a decent gift. How can I make my dad agree to our relationship? I have never visited any stalls before, and it was all for you."

The young couple had a quarrel and everything turned into a mess.

Finally, the young Taoist priest, under the double attack of the stall owner and his lover, had to reluctantly pay 7,000 spiritual stones to buy the fourth-level magic weapon that had been damaged for many years. It was called a fourth-level magic weapon, but in fact, who knew whether it could be repaired.

Anyway, the Wei family has not been able to repair it over the years, and it is difficult for the low-level cultivators who set up stalls in this generation to find a fourth-level top-grade weapon refiner.

"Hey, I really let you sell it!" Seeing that both parties had completed the transaction, the stall owner next to the stall owner surnamed Wei looked a little envious.

"..." Seeing his ancestor's beloved magic weapon being bought by someone else, the stall owner surnamed Wei stood there in a daze. Finally, he came to his senses when his companion called him.

"Forget it, forget it. Grandpa and father, my Wei family has been unable to repair that magic weapon for generations. Why am I still clinging to it? With these 7,000 spirit stones, my son will be able to buy the foundation-building pill with ease. This is the future of my Wei family. Those two people don't know yet that they bought an irreparable magic weapon with 7,000 spirit stones. Once they find out, they may come back and make a big deal out of it. I'd better leave quickly and stay out of the spotlight."

Although it is a matter of personal ability, seven thousand spirit stones is still a huge amount of money. After thinking about it, the stall owner named Wei decided to leave and never come here again.

On the other side, Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue walked to a deserted corner. Xiao Yuxue finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked anxiously, "Brother, we won't be fooled by them again this time, right? Did we really get a bargain this time?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng took out the jade ruler once again. His sword intent surged, and the jade ruler responded with a faint green murderous intent.

"It is indeed a damaged fourth-tier magical weapon, and I can confirm that it should have been a very powerful magical weapon when it was intact. With 7,000 spirit stones, even if it cannot be repaired, it is definitely not a loss to give it to a friend who practices the art of refining to play with. We must have really found a bargain this time."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuxue covered her mouth and laughed so hard that her eyes turned into crescent shapes. She had suffered so much at the hands of these vendors these past few days, and finally she was able to make some money back from those hateful vendors.

These days, Xiao Yuxue deeply realized a saying: There is no businessman without fraud. The cultivation of those stall owners is not very good, but they are really cunning and slippery.

Seven days later, Tang Shi prepared to leave this place and return to Yinshan.

Although he still has some senior brothers participating in the Eight Scenery Dharma Assembly, Tang Shi's relationship with those senior brothers is not harmonious. This time he did not get the secret treasure for transcending the tribulation as he wished. If they act together again, they will probably have to hear some unpleasant words, so Tang Shi wants to leave first.

Restaurant, Chaolelou.

Lu Cheng and Tang Shi were discussing current affairs, with Xiao Yuxue accompanying them. The Ten Thousand Beasts Incarnation Palace and the Gu God Cult had joined forces to fight against the Dongyang Orthodox Church, so Xiao Yuxue had a good impression of the monks of the Gu God Cult, and they got along well with each other.

"Brother Tang, you must be more careful when you go back this time. It is said that Yinshan Zhenren's methods of controlling his subordinates are quite fierce. This matter is not your fault."

"Alas, Brother Lu, you worry too much. After all, I have served him for many years. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard."

Lu Cheng and Tang Shi had known each other since childhood. If Tang Shi, who was at the foundation-building stage, had not been determined to make friends with them, it would not have been so easy for Lu Cheng and the Chen brothers and sisters to occupy the Chixin Temple.

Over the years, both sides have helped each other and their friendship has grown deeper and deeper. Therefore, when Lu Cheng won two Yuxu Yandao fruits before, he really wanted to exchange them for a secret treasure to help Tang Shi overcome the crisis.

But this matter was not accomplished, Gu Qinghong did not give this face.

The farewell banquet was held and all the guests enjoyed themselves.

Just before Tang Shi left, Lu Cheng walked up to him and handed him a small cloth bag.

It is filled with ancient blood mosquitoes captured from the Jiuli Cauldron these days using the poisonous golden silkworm Gu. These blood mosquitoes are now injected with trace amounts of toxins and cannot move, but as time goes by, they will naturally dissolve and gradually regain their ferocity.

"Is this, a blood mosquito? No, yes, this is"

Tang Shi also raised some blood mosquitoes, but the quality of those he raised was far different from those Lu Cheng gave him.

If one wants to truly inherit the Taoist tradition of Yinshan Zhenren, the practitioner must have a spiritual insect of the ancient strange insect level as his natal insect. Although Tang Shi's Thousand-winged Flying Centipede is good, it is still a little inferior. In addition, he was tricked by An Changjun of Tianluo Sect this time, so he might as well change his natal insect. However, Tang Shi no longer has a better insect than the Thousand-winged Flying Centipede. Now that he has obtained Lu Cheng's ancient blood mosquito, he is overjoyed.

"Brother Tang is loyal to Yinshan Master, I know that, but he is just a small stick and a big stick. Brother, please don't be confused and put the master in an unjust position. If you have time, why not go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace to spend a few days with me and wait for the master to change his mind."

"I see. Old Lu, you may not be too concerned."

If it was any other precious spiritual object, Tang Shi could still refuse, but the ancient blood mosquito in his hand, which was related to his own path, left Tang Shi no room for refusal.

After the two sides exchanged a few more words, Tang Shi flew away in the clouds under his feet.

When Lu Cheng was talking to Tang Shi just now, Xiao Yuxue just watched from a distance and did not come closer. It was only after Tang Shi flew away that the girl came over.

"Brother Lu, according to physiognomy, your brother Tang has snake eyes. My father said that people with this kind of face may appear docile on the surface, but when things get tough, their true nature will be exposed and they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Brother Lu is honest and loyal, so you can befriend him, but you must be on guard against him."

"Brother Tang and I have known each other for many years. I believe that as long as the interests are not too great, Brother Tang will not easily betray our friendship. If I force him into a dilemma, it would be wrong of me."

Lu Cheng would never give Tang Shi the opportunity to gain huge benefits by betraying himself, so that the friendship between the two sides could last forever.

There are different ways to make friends with different people. We should not let friends who want to exchange interests with us take on the responsibility of being stabbed in the back. Doing so is wrong in itself.

"Brother Lu, I just received a communication talisman saying that my sister's competition is about to begin. Let's go together."

"it is good."

Hearing this, Lu Cheng was also somewhat looking forward to seeing what the battle of magic and swordsmanship between the most outstanding Ningsha and Liangang realm cultivators in the Tongxuan Realm would be like.

Because of the arrangement made by Master Huang Longzi, the forces of Gong Beizong, the incarnation of all beasts, rarely enter the Central Plains. Instead, they accumulate strength and strengthen control in their headquarters in the Western Regions.

Therefore, only the Xiao sisters and the ninth disciple Lu Cheng came to the Eight Scenery Dharma Assembly this time; other disciples did not come.

The Xiao sisters have a certain ability to protect themselves, and with the double deterrence of Master Huang Longzi and the Eight Views, during this period of time, there are almost no individuals or forces that dare to attack the three of them, so their safety is guaranteed.

Yingyuan Mountain, a Taoist temple in the mountains.

After Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue handed over the invitations, a Taoist child from the Eight Views led them to the back mountain and across a waterfall.

Lu Cheng vaguely felt an invisible ripple sweeping past, and then the two of them came to another place.

On the top of thousands of mountains, between the huge peaks, silvery-white clouds roll and surge with the wind, like a flowing silk thread.

Lu Cheng looked around and found that the world had changed.

"Was that a teleportation array? This is the real Eight Scenic Spots!"

"Two distinguished guests, please come this way."

Lu Cheng remained calm on the surface, but his heart was already in turmoil. Led by the Taoist child, they passed the Purple Jade Stone Bridge and the Nine Seas of Clouds, and finally arrived at the location of the Eight Scenery Dharma Assembly.

Between the mountains, I saw a group of monks who looked like gods, sitting on the stone wall, enjoying spiritual tea and tasting spiritual fruits. At the same time, they were watching the monks in the Ningsha and Liangang realms fighting with magic and swords.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

A handsome man in a green Taoist robe rubbed his palms together, and lightning and fire spells suddenly appeared in the void.

The man who was fighting with him was a demon cultivator. Although his cultivation and magic power were not inferior to his, he was ultimately unable to withstand the spell of combining thunder and fire. After casting spells repeatedly, he was finally struck by a bolt of lightning from the green-robed man. Half of his body was charred and he flew down, defeated.

"Junior Brother Lu, Yuxue, come over here."

At this time, Xiao Yuhong also noticed Lu Cheng and Xiao Yuxue, and sent them a message, asking them to come over and sit at the same table.

(End of this chapter)