Mortal: The Number One playboy of the Chaotic Star Sea

The next morning, Tianxing City Market was already bustling with activity.

With the Star-Picking Conference fast approaching, caravans of major merchants are flocking from all corners of the Chaotic Star Sea to Tianxing City.

Amidst such a grand occasion, countless rare and precious items were on display.

Qingfeng changed into inconspicuous, plain clothes, concealed his aura, and mingled into the bustling crowd with Yuan Yao and Yanli, whose faces were veiled.

There was nothing he could do; with his father not around, it was best for him to keep a low profile.

"Youthful arrogance."

Qingfeng felt a surge of emotion.

He's no longer the hotheaded youth who would kill someone in the street at the slightest provocation.

"Let's go to Wan Cai Ge first. They have the most complete selection of materials. Although the prices are a bit high, we can get a feel for the market first."

Qingfeng transmitted his voice to the two women, leading them through the crowd and towards a magnificent five-story pavilion deep within the market.

There were quite a few guests inside the Wan Cai Pavilion. The lower three floors were mostly occupied by Foundation Establishment cultivators, while the upper two floors were occupied by Core Formation cultivators.

The shopkeeper was a gaunt old man with a mustache and a cultivation level of late Foundation Establishment.

He was very sharp-eyed, and as soon as he saw Qingfeng and the other two enter, he immediately came to greet them personally.

"Three fellow Daoists have graced us with their presence. May I ask what materials you require?"

"Our shop recently received a new batch of materials from monsters from the outer seas, as well as rare ores sent from the outer space..."

The old man introduced it enthusiastically.

"Shopkeeper, please refer to this list and see how many items your store can procure."

Qingfeng waved his hand and handed over a jade slip.

The old man took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"The main trunk of the Fire Phoenix Tree, the Crimson Flame Spirit Wood... everything you need, fellow Daoist, is a treasure."

"These two materials, though, are a small piece of our treasured possessions, but the price..."

He stroked his beard, looking troubled.

"Just name your price."

Qingfeng was surprised that the other party had both items, which saved him the time of going to other shops.

Upon hearing Qingfeng's words, the old man sized up the other person's attire.

The other person was quite ordinary, but he was accompanied by two female companions.

As an experienced shopkeeper, he wouldn't judge a book by its cover.

The man before them should be a Core Formation stage cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist, the main trunk of this Fire Phoenix Tree is worth 12,000 spirit stones. The 800-year-old Crimson Flame Spirit Tree, with its extremely pure fire attribute, is valued at 9,000 spirit stones."

As for the other materials, I can offer you a discount.

The old man said with a smile.

Upon hearing the old man's price, Qingfeng considered it in his mind. The price was a bit high, but it might not be available in other places.

The shopkeeper was quite shrewd in business; he even offered a discount on the supplementary materials on the list.

"Alright, we'll do as the shopkeeper says."

Qingfeng nodded.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go upstairs to get it right away. Waiter, take the guests to the VIP room and brew them some spirit tea."

Upon realizing that the other party was indeed a VIP customer, the elderly man immediately instructed the staff to arrange a private room.

After the old shopkeeper left, Qingfeng, Yuanyao, and Yanli entered the VIP room under the guidance of a waiter.

"what?"

Qingfeng raised an eyebrow.

"Young master, what's wrong?"

Yanli took Qingfeng's hand and asked.

"It's nothing."

Qingfeng smiled slightly.

After waiting in the VIP room for a while, footsteps were heard outside the door.

The old shopkeeper, looking embarrassed, led in a handsome cultivator dressed in brocade robes.

This cultivator appeared to be around thirty-one or thirty-two years old, and his cultivation level was already at the early stage of Core Formation.

He had a hint of arrogance in his eyes, but the moment he saw Qingfeng, that arrogance was immediately replaced by surprise.

Because Qingfeng's aura was even more profound than his own, he couldn't quite see through it for a moment.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist."

The old shopkeeper spoke first, smiling apologetically.

"This is the new elder of our Wancai Pavilion, Master Wanping."

Wan Ping suppressed his surprise and cupped his hands in greeting.

"My name is Wan Ping of the Wanfamen sect. Fellow Daoist, I'm truly sorry, regarding those two fire-attribute spiritual materials you requested earlier..."

The main trunk of the Fire Phoenix Tree and the eight-hundred-year-old Crimson Flame Spirit Tree have been selected and reserved by Fellow Daoist Crimson Flame of Yuan Turtle Island.

"Now, it is truly impossible to sell it to you, fellow Daoist. This was an oversight on our part, and we will certainly compensate you for your loss with other precious materials or spirit stones."

Although his tone was polite, the meaning behind his words made Qingfeng stop drinking his tea.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, if my divine sense is correct, Fellow Daoist Chi Huo in the next private room must have entered your esteemed room after I had ordered these two materials, right?"

According to the market's rule of first come, first served, these supplies should rightfully belong to the one who placed the order first.

Qingfeng looked up at Wanping.

Upon hearing this, Wan Ping was startled, and his pupils contracted almost imperceptibly.

The VIP rooms of Wancai Pavilion are all equipped with restrictions that prevent divine sense from probing them, making it extremely difficult for ordinary Core Formation cultivators to penetrate.

Unless the other party is a Nascent Soul cultivator?!

But how could there be such a young Nascent Soul cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea?

The opponent is most likely a rogue cultivator with strong spiritual sense and expertise in formations and restrictions.

"Fellow Daoist's divine sense is extraordinary; I admire it."

However... Fellow Daoist Chi Huo is a cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation, and Yuan Gui Island and our pavilion have trade relations.

He personally requested this item, and the pavilion could hardly refuse. Why, fellow Daoist, cause unnecessary unpleasantness over two pieces of material?

He personally requested this item, and the pavilion could hardly refuse. Why, fellow Daoist, cause unnecessary unpleasantness over two pieces of material?

"How about I take the liberty of allowing you to select other treasures of equal value from this pavilion, and then offer you a 10% discount?"

Wanping still decided to win over the Crimson Fire Monster.

He deliberately highlighted the background of "late stage of Core Formation" and "Yuan Gui Island".

It's basically telling Qingfeng, what good are your strong spiritual sense and some array formation skills? In this world, it's all about background!

The Crimson Flame Old Monster of Yuan Turtle Island is a well-known late-stage Core Formation cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea. He is also infamous for his vengefulness and is not to be trifled with.

Moreover, his master was Yan Zhenren, who was at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Clearly, befriending the Crimson Flame Monster is more important than you, a rogue cultivator.

He's already showing plenty of face by making concessions on material prices.

"Friend Wan, the marketplace has its own rules, and transactions are based on integrity."

If a newcomer can arbitrarily take away the possessions of the one who made the decision simply because they are a senior expert, then the reputation of Wancai Pavilion is probably not worthy of the word "trust".

Please, fellow Daoist Wan, do me a favor and don't ruin your reputation.

Qingfeng put down his teacup and smiled gently.

Upon hearing this, Wan Ping's expression changed slightly.

The other party's composure was something that ordinary rogue cultivators could not possess!

Could it be... that this person, who is about the same age as me, is also a member of some powerful family?

Wan Ping had only recently left his family to gain experience, and he didn't know many of the well-known Core Formation cultivators in the Chaotic Star Sea.

Qingfeng spent eight years hunting monsters on Coral Island in the outer space, and his entire demeanor was completely different from his previous纨绔 (wán kù, a spoiled and dissolute young man) self.

Wan Ping had no idea that the rogue cultivator in front of him was the infamous playboy from the Qingyang Sect.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist... whose young master are you?"

Wan Ping bowed respectfully and asked.

Upon hearing Wan Ping's question, Qing Feng sighed inwardly.

I originally wanted to keep a low profile, but reality wouldn't allow it.

In this wretched place called Chaotic Star Sea, having connections is essential for survival.

Without connections, you're just a nobody.

"I am Qingfeng from the Qingyang Sect."

Qingfeng took out a token engraved with the character "Qing".

Wan Ping took a look and immediately put on a smile.

"So it's Young Master Qing. I was presumptuous and almost broke the rules of the pavilion."

Shopkeeper, quickly go and fetch the main trunk of the Fire Phoenix Wood and the Crimson Flame Spirit Wood, and trade them to this fellow Daoist at the original price!

"We'll add another 50% to the promised discount on auxiliary materials, as a token of our apology!"

Wanping decisively chose to befriend Qingfeng, who had a stronger background, and instead had someone send the Crimson Fire Monster away.

A mere late-stage Core Formation cultivator isn't even worthy of carrying the shoes of the young master of the Qingyang Sect.

Even his master, Master Yan, had to bow and act subservient when he met the Three Yang Old Demon.

The old shopkeeper wiped the sweat from his brow and quickly acknowledged the order before retreating.

Seeing Wan Ping's sudden change from arrogance to obsequiousness, Qingfeng felt a pang of emotion.

These young disciples of the Myriad Dharma Sect are nothing special. Compared to him back then, they seem to be quite inferior.