Cultivation: I can see the proficiency level

The shopkeeper didn't rush him, letting him think it over. Only after such careful consideration could he truly have the intention to purchase. If he could sell this Five Elements Sword Box, the Pavilion Master would surely be pleased.

This sword case is something that ordinary cultivators simply cannot afford; even immortal cultivators consider it too expensive.

"The sword case, the matching magic sword, this Flowing Clouds Robe, and this Cloud-Piercing Shuttle," Wang Mian silently calculated before slowly saying, "I'll buy it for a flat price of seven thousand two hundred spirit stones."

The superior-grade Flowing Clouds Robe he mentioned is worth 1,500 spirit stones. It can resist magic, increase escape speed, conceal one's aura, and change its shape. It is also made from rare spiritual materials.

The superior-grade magic weapon, the Cloud-Piercing Shuttle, costs another 1,200 spirit stones. Its speed is even faster than the Azure Fish Shuttle, making it a life-saving tool and a treasure for protecting the path.

The shopkeeper tried to negotiate the price, but Wang Mian cut him off, saying he wouldn't take the Five Elements Sword Box even for an extra spirit stone.

After considering all factors, including the method of gifting, the spiritual materials, the craftsmanship, the quantity, the purpose, the function, and the longevity, Wang Mian offered this price, and he was unwilling to offer any more.

Those spirit stones were earned through risking their lives, not picked up from the roadside.

"Please have a seat, fellow Daoist. I will fetch the magic artifact for your inspection and also ask the Pavilion Master for his permission." Five hundred spirit stones is a considerable sum, and the shopkeeper cannot make a decision on his own; he must seek permission first.

Let him do as he pleases, and Wang Mian picked up the spirit tea to moisten his throat.

The bargaining was based on the fact that the magic weapon was expensive, and most of the time only cultivators would look at it, but no one would buy it. Wang Mian would definitely not hesitate to cut the price if he could. If they were unwilling, he could sell the high-grade magic weapon in his hand at the same time to fill the gap.

He truly loved this sword case. It allowed him to control five flying swords, each brimming with sword energy. Just thinking about it made him realize its unparalleled power. Furthermore, the sword array formed by the array further amplified its power.

It is truly a powerful tool for self-protection and upholding one's principles.

Soon, the shopkeeper returned, his face beaming with joy. Wang Mian immediately guessed that the pavilion master must have already agreed to the transaction price.

"The Pavilion Master has agreed to the price. Fellow Daoist, this is the Five Elements Sword Box." The shopkeeper handed the sword box to Wang Mian.

The unactivated sword case is only the size of a palm, and it feels unusually heavy in the hand. The sword case is made of the five elements, with five colors mixed and intertwined, and the patterns are gorgeous.

After the magic was activated, the sword box swelled to five feet in size, and its internal mechanisms opened on their own, extending to both sides to reveal five longswords of different colors.

The swords rang out, their blades trembling.

"The five superior-grade magic swords are all exquisite, each belonging to the element of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They are all crafted from Foundation Establishment level spiritual materials and are named: Jingque, Mugong, Shuiyan, Yize, and Houcheng."

Looking at the various shapes and colors of the longswords, Wang Mian drew out a water-attribute longsword with the words "Water Annihilation" engraved on it. He channeled his sword energy, and the longsword burst forth with a vast sword light.

The shopkeeper took out a sword-testing stone, and Wang Mian simply made a light stroke, splitting it in two. He then tested the other magic swords, each one incredibly sharp, and with the sword energy urging them on, they became even more formidable.

"Great!" Wang Mian exclaimed in approval.

He then tested the sword formation. His magic power surged into the sword case, and the patterns lit up one by one. The formation diagram floated in the air, the longsword returned to its place, and tiny sword energies, like swimming fish, were densely packed and countless.

Seeing that Wang Mian was pleased, the shopkeeper handed over the jade slip and took out the magic robe: "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, this technique was purchased by my Artisan Pavilion. If there are any problems, my Artisan Pavilion will take full responsibility."

Wang Mian closed his eyes and concentrated, using his spiritual sense to access the jade slip. The details of the spell flooded into his mind, and he slowly digested them.

A moment later, the golden seal appeared:

[Sword Control Technique: Diligently practice the spell a hundred times to master the basics, and you will obtain a ten-zhang (approximately 33 meters) sword.]

Only then was Wang Mian relieved that the spell was without any problems. He put away the sword box, then refined the magic robe and put it on. The magic robe, which was as beautiful as flowing clouds, changed several times and became an ordinary robe.

"Shopkeeper, sell this magic sword, the spirit shuttle, and these puppets, and then purchase three more high-grade puppets." Wang Mian took out the high-grade sword and sold the few puppets that were rarely used.

The owners of this Craftsman's Pavilion are a married couple. The wife is skilled in weapon crafting, and the husband is skilled in puppetry. Both are cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining. The couple is deeply in love and has a good reputation in Dragon City.

This pavilion, aside from religious artifacts, also sells puppets, some of which are of exquisite quality.

After the shopkeeper inspected the puppet artifacts, Wang Mian gained over two thousand more spirits. He then retrieved the picture album to select puppets. Finally, after careful selection, Wang Mian chose three puppets.

They were all humanoid puppets.

One was ten feet tall and specialized in resistance and defense; another was five feet tall and specialized in agile attacks; and the third was eight feet tall and specialized in magical bombardment. All three could withstand a cultivator at the seventh level of Qi Refining. The three exquisite puppets cost Wang Mian three thousand spirit stones.

There are higher options, but they are extremely expensive and consume a great deal of spirit stones. Wang Mian did not choose them, nor could he afford such extravagance.

"Does Fellow Daoist need anything else? My Artisan Pavilion also has quite a few offensive magical artifacts for use in times of crisis, which would be extremely useful." The shopkeeper strongly recommended.

The account received 13,000 spirit stones, spent 10,200, and had more than 2,000 spirit stones remaining.

After listening to the shopkeeper's advice, Wang Mian spent another three hundred spirit stones to purchase three Thunderclap Seeds that could threaten the late-stage Qi Refining realm, for crucial use.

Thus, after the transaction was completed, only 2,500 spirit stones remained in the account.

"Fellow Daoist..."

"No need, shopkeeper." The spirit shuttle, puppets, magic tools, magic robes, talismans, and pills were all readily available. Wang Mian refused before he could finish speaking and got up to take his leave.

He prepared so much because he wanted to explore that person's intestines and find the hundred-year-old stone spirit milk. He never thought that it would cost such a huge amount of spirit stones.

The Five Elements Sword Box was useful, the Cloud-Piercing Shuttle was useful, and the Flowing Cloud Robe was useful; all were top-grade and exquisite. Apart from their high price, he was extremely satisfied with everything else.

Wang Mian dared not think about spiritual consciousness anymore; every time he did, his heart ached as if it were being torn apart.

"Fellow Daoist, please take care. My Artisan Pavilion is not like other shops. I guarantee with my reputation that I will not disclose the details of your purchase of magical artifacts. You can rest assured." Before parting, the shopkeeper solemnly told him.

Upon hearing this, Wang Mian's eyes narrowed slightly.

He couldn't help but ask, "What about the Hundred Herbs Pavilion...?"

The shopkeeper didn't say much, but instead welcomed the fellow Daoist to come again and wished him a prosperous Daoist journey.

See here.

He didn't ask any more questions, but instead turned and walked back. He was certain of that fleeting feeling of being watched, but pretended not to know, and went straight back to the courtyard.

After that, Wang Mian lived a secluded life. Except when he needed to buy talisman paper for drawing talismans, he almost never left his house. He stayed in his small courtyard to cultivate his magical power, practice magic, and draw talismans.

in this way.

Four months passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Wang Mian finished his cultivation. With his eyes closed, the golden seal in his sea of ​​consciousness floated and shone with light, revealing that the characters were different from those of a few months ago:

[Low-grade Qi Refining Method: Diligently practice 600 times until the practice is perfected, and you can enter the sixth level of Qi Refining]

Consuming a hundred-year-old Stone Spirit Milk during a breakthrough can increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by 15%.

[Accumulated: 20%]

[Mastering Sword Control Technique: After diligently practicing 1300 times to achieve perfection, you will receive: Thousand-Foot Ruyi]

[Mastering the Second Volume of the Nine Talismans Scripture: Drawing 2,500 low-grade talismans will achieve a 99% success rate.]

[Introduction to the Middle Volume of the Nine Talismans Scripture: Drawing 300 mid-grade talismans is sufficient for mastery, with a success rate of 66%]

[Puppet Manipulation Technique perfected...Dust Concealment Technique perfected, Four Seasons Sword Technique perfected]

Wang Mian slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.

After months of tireless practice, there were three major changes. First, his puppetry skills were perfected, and he could control puppets as if they were his own clones, doing whatever he wanted with unparalleled skill.

Secondly, the art of manipulating objects was merged into the art of controlling swords, leaving only the art of controlling swords. Wang Mian obtained the characteristic of "ten zhang as he pleases" as soon as he entered the art, and could control the sword as he pleased within ten zhang.

After mastering it, one will gain the unique properties of the Hundred-Foot Ruyi Scepter, increasing the range of attack and killing by more than tenfold. Now, one is diligently cultivating only to perfect the spell and obtain the power of the Thousand-Foot Ruyi Scepter.

If mastered, it would grant the ability to take the head of a cultivator from a thousand meters away.

Thirdly, his cultivation improved daily.

Now, he only has two months left to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining. If it weren't for the lack of spiritual medicine, Wang Mian would not want to go out. Such arduous cultivation is extremely rare for him.

His mastery of talisman drawing is also close to a breakthrough, and his current strength is several times greater than before.

"After so much cultivation, I'm feeling restless and it's time to go explore that person's inner workings." Wang Mian's gaze seemed to penetrate the wall. "The rats lurking in the shadows probably can't resist any longer."

"Ninth Sister, tidy up the house and come with me for a trip," Wang Mian said, getting up.

Bai Jiuniang at the door nodded, and a faint aura emanated from her. Wang Mian could sense that her demonic aura had become much stronger.