My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 354 Return to the clan
The black market,

It is a mixed bag of people.

There is a possibility of finding a bargain.

But there are more cases where one is mistaken.

They might even be betrayed and ultimately become resources for others to advance their own agendas.

This kind of thing
Even Wang Xiaoer, who was only at the first level of Qi Refining, had heard of it.

For a boss as generous as Shen Changchuan,

Wang Xiaoer naturally had a good impression of him.

So he subtly reminded Shen Changchuan of some things he knew.

For example, there was an old man who often set up a stall in a corner to sell cultivation techniques. It is said that anyone who bought his techniques never had a good ending and disappeared without a trace.

For example, a stall selling pills might offer them for less than a third of the price elsewhere, but in reality, they use a special method to coat a thin layer of pills onto a jade sphere to counterfeit them.
Shen Changchuan listened with great interest.

This place,
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this place is teeming with talented people!

However, this also served as a reminder to Shen Changchuan.

At least in the future, when buying things on other black markets, it's best not to make a purchase without someone familiar with the area to guide and remind you.

There are too many pitfalls.

After strolling around for a while,
Shen Changchuan did not leave empty-handed.

Surprisingly, the black market sells the secret techniques of Gu Dao.

It is said to be a secret Gu technique from the Southern Yue Kingdom.

It seems that because the vendor has copied the items many times, the price is not expensive.

Shen Changchuan didn't hesitate and bought them all.

For this,

Wang Xiaoer also secretly offered a reminder.

Things like these secret techniques passed down through generations may contain hidden tricks.

Some people enjoy harming others without benefiting themselves. They add or remove tricks from cultivation techniques and spells, causing cultivators to not only be unable to enter the path, but also potentially suffer severe backlash and injuries due to cultivation failure. In more serious cases, they may even tear apart the dantian meridians, causing cultivation to be completely ruined.

However, regarding this concern
Shen Changchuan clearly didn't care much.

Because the secret techniques of Gu Dao are inferior to cultivation methods or spells.
It is not about cultivating within the body; failure will result in a backlash against the body.

The secret arts of Gu Dao are mostly related to the refining of Gu worms.

Even if it fails,

That would only be a waste of some resources and materials.

Moreover, if the other party uses any tricks in their secret techniques, you can quickly discover it using the progress bar panel.

not to mention,
Even if its owner deleted some things,
It's not entirely fabricated out of thin air; some of the underlying concepts and principles still exist, which can further enrich one's understanding of Gu techniques.

Shen Changchuan naturally accepted them all.

Besides these Gu techniques passed down through generations...
Shen Changchuan's other gain was the medicinal materials for refining pills.

In the black market,

A man in black robes, keeping a low profile, sold a considerable quantity of medicinal herbs.

It is the main ingredient for refining the Azure Jade Pill.

The price is also much lower than normal.

After identifying the problem, Shen Changchuan didn't ask about its origin and simply packed it up and took it away.

Shen Changchuan didn't care whether they were robbed, stolen, or obtained by risking his life to pass through that ruin.

The black market,
Everyone concealed their faces and movements.

Neither the buyer nor the seller knows who they are.

There's no need to ask about the origin of the goods being sold.

And it was after seeing Shen Changchuan complete this transaction.

Wang Xiaoer, who had been following behind him, was almost completely stunned.

Such a large transaction,
It made him realize instantly,
The young man who took the initiative to lead the way might be an extraordinary cultivator!
Wang Xiaoer swallowed hard.

"Spending thousands or tens of thousands of spirit stones without batting an eye, is this person an alchemist, or a Nascent Soul realm expert?!"

"I'm actually fortunate enough to work for such an important person?!"

For a time,

Wang Xiaoer's heart trembled.

I don’t know whether it’s fear or excitement.

Shen Changchuan paid no attention to Wang Xiaoer's many thoughts. After purchasing the main ingredients for the Azure Jade Pill, he saw that there was nothing left in the black market that appealed to him.

Shen Changchuan then left directly.

"That's enough for today. You don't need to follow me anymore."

"See you later if we're lucky."

After leaving the black market,

Seeing that there was no need to lead the way anymore, Shen Changchuan prepared to part ways with Wang Xiaoer.

"Thank you, Immortal!"

Wang Xiaoer bowed in greeting.
However, he gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind, and asked:
"However, I dare to ask a question."

"Does the Immortal Master need to collect the secret techniques of Gu Dao?"

"I have learned from some sources that many cultivators have recently traveled to the Southern Yue Kingdom, and some of them have even obtained a lot of spoils of war. Among these spoils, there should be some inheritances of Gu Dao secret techniques."

"There aren't many people who practice the secret art of Gu Dao, so some of them occasionally leak out of the black market these days."

"I often stay in Qingcheng, so perhaps I can help you collect these things, Immortal Master."

Wang Xiaoer quickly replied in a local dialect.

At the same time, I felt uneasy.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Anyone who can casually produce tens of thousands of spirit stones must be a big shot!

Such a powerful figure, if he accidentally angered the other party, could easily kill him without any consequences!
Wang Xiaoer was naturally afraid of dying!

But at the same time,
He knew it in his heart too.

At the same time, huge risks
This is an unprecedented opportunity!
If I could do something for this important person in front of me,

Climbing onto the high branch of this important figure in front of them,

Not to mention instant success,
That would surely allow me to get out of my current predicament, and I probably wouldn't have to worry about the cost of my son attending the academy in the future!

Considering the time spent together,
The important figure before them was not the capricious, cruel, and ruthless person they were portrayed as.

He's going all out!

"You do have a heart."

Shen Changchuan glanced at Wang Xiaoer, who was bowing and bowing to him.

Somewhat surprised by the other party's keen insight,
However, it is obvious that

He doesn't care.

“I do need to collect secret techniques related to Gu Dao. In that case, could you keep an eye out for me?”

"If things succeed, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits!"

"Rest assured, Immortal Master, I will certainly collect enough Gu Dao secret techniques for you!"

Wang Xiaoer was overjoyed and quickly spoke up.

Shen Changchuan nodded.

He then took out two hundred spirit stones as his operating funds, and also left a communication talisman, instructing him to contact him at the end of each month to inform him how many Gu Dao secret techniques he had purchased, and if it was enough, he would come over then.

of course,

To prevent the other party from being taken advantage of, Shen Changchuan left him a jade talisman that contained his own aura.

A jade talisman carrying the aura of an out-of-body soul served as proof.

If a local gang leader or someone wants to rob you of these two hundred spirit stones, you can take them out as a deterrent and let them know that you are doing this for them.

After everything was arranged,

Shen Changchuan then headed towards the direction of Wanling Pavilion.

The branch master of Qiqing City personally came out to receive them.

It has been given enough attention.
Not long after, Shen Changchuan walked out somewhat disappointed.

There is no such treasure as the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Jade in the Myriad Spirits Pavilion.

Fortunately,

The head of the Qingcheng branch of Wanling Pavilion also informed Shen Changchuan of some news.
After three months,

Wanling Pavilion is about to hold an auction in the Heisei Domain.

One of the auction items was...

It was this ancient, ten-thousand-year-old spiritual jade.
Finally, some good news.

With this news,
Shen Changchuan then turned back to his sect.

(End of this chapter)