Six Realms Immortal Emperor

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingtian first looked around warily. He saw that everyone in the hall had already taken their seats, but he could still sense that most people's attention was still on the two of them.

He lowered his voice and said to Luo Qingsong, "Oh, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go and talk in private." It was too noisy here, so he certainly wouldn't reveal his sect or name directly.

"Oh, I was being rash!" Luo Qingsong said apologetically. He walked up to Xu Jingtian, pointed to a corner, and said in a low voice, "We happen to have an empty seat there. If you don't mind, you can sit with us."

Xu Jingtian looked up and followed the direction the man was pointing. Sure enough, he saw a man and a woman sitting in the corner. Judging from their attire, they seemed to be disciples of the same sect. They were also looking at Xu Jingtian with expectant eyes.

Their intentions were obvious, and Xu Jingtian had already guessed part of them. They simply wanted to win him over because they saw that Xu Jingtian was quite capable, and that more people meant more strength.

"Oh, okay then!" Xu Jingtian readily agreed. It seems that in this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, those with high cultivation levels are welcomed everywhere.

Seeing Xu Jingtian agree so readily, Luo Qingsong seemed quite excited. After taking his seat, he pointed to the other two and introduced them, saying, "These two are Zhuang Siyuan and Luo Wanying from the Bi Sect. May I ask how you should address them, brother?"

"Oh, I am Qu Feixiong from the Brahma Sect," Xu Jingtian said casually.

People's hearts are unfathomable, so one should always be wary. There are many people here, and they may have conflicting opinions. He doesn't know them at all; the other person just helped him with a small favor. With Xu Jingtian's intelligence, he certainly wouldn't reveal his real name, but would make one up. This was all planned before coming to Wanhe Valley.

Besides, Qu Feixiong has already passed away, so even if someone impersonated him, no one would know.

"Oh, so Brother Qu is from the Brahma Sect! No wonder he looks so powerful!" Luo Qingsong exclaimed, then winked at the other two as if to claim credit.

The Brahma Sect is one of the seven great immortal sects, holding a transcendent position in the entire cultivation world of the Purple Han Kingdom, unmatched by smaller sects. Therefore, anyone would be thrilled to have the opportunity to befriend a disciple of a major cultivation sect.

The other two disciples of Haoqi Sect were also very happy to hear this, especially the female disciple named Luo Wanying, whose beautiful eyes couldn't help but glance at Xu Jingtian.

Xu Jingtian glanced at them as well, quickly assessing their cultivation levels. The male disciple's cultivation was the same as Luo Qingsong's, around the fourth level of Qi Refining, while the female disciple's cultivation was actually higher than her two fellow disciples; Xu Jingtian estimated that she had at least reached the fifth level of Qi Refining. In a small sect, this was already considered quite impressive.

Their subtle actions, of course, did not escape Xu Jingtian's sharp eyes, but he saw them all without showing any reaction. He thought to himself, "With their strength, no wonder they don't take Xiao Feng and the others seriously. It seems they must have something to gain by offering their help earlier. Let's see what they're up to."

"May I ask what business the three of you have with me?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Jingtian asked so directly, which made Luo Qingsong a little embarrassed. He first looked at Luo Wanying, who was sitting upright, and after getting her approval, he explained in a low voice: "Senior Brother Qu, to be honest, the three of us do have a request."

Xu Jingtian thought to himself, "They've finally arrived," but on the surface he remained calm and said, "Oh, it's easy to talk. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely help."

Upon receiving Xu Jingtian's affirmative reply, Luo Qingsong and Zhuang Siyuan exchanged glances and revealed excited expressions once again, while even Luo Wanying seemed to relax.

Luo Qingsong continued, "As Senior Brother Qu knows, our Haoqi Sect is just a small sect. We came to Wanhe Valley specifically for the auction in two days. Our main task is to find a suitable magic weapon for our young master."

"Oh? That's easy. If the three of you find a magic weapon that you like, just bid on it. Do you think you don't have enough pills and need my help?" Xu Jingtian asked with some doubt.

If that's the case, it's too much of a coincidence. I just happened to have exchanged for quite a few pills. If the other party really needs them, it wouldn't hurt to lend them some.

Luo Qingsong sighed and explained, "Oh, no. We came prepared this time, and we have brought plenty of pills to buy. Senior Brother Qu, you may not know this, but being able to bid for treasures here is one thing, but whether we can bring them back to the sect smoothly is another matter entirely."

Xu Jingtian asked with some surprise, "Oh, so the Wanhe Valley auction was fake? And you can't take it away after you buy it?"

Upon hearing this, the three looked around to make sure no one had heard. Then, the disciple named Zhuang Siyuan interjected, "Senior Brother Qu comes from a major cultivation sect, so he certainly wouldn't encounter such a thing. No wonder you didn't know. Recently, there have been rumors that disciples who bought valuable magical treasures at auctions have either mysteriously disappeared or been beheaded, and the magical treasures they bought have all vanished without a trace."

"Oh, so there are clandestine robberies outside Wanhe Valley?" Xu Jingtian said, deliberately lowering his voice.

"Shh!"

The three of them quieted down and secretly looked around. Seeing that the surroundings were still bustling and no one was paying attention to their conversation, they felt relieved.

Xu Jingtian smiled. He learned this technique of gathering sound into a line from the Three Saints of Soul Separation. The sound would not spread but would be transmitted directly into the ears of the three of them.

Luo Qingsong gave him a thumbs up in admiration, and first praised him a few times: "Senior Brother Qu's move is really brilliant. In the sect, only the sect leader knows how to use this spell."

Then he looked at Luo Wanying and explained in a low voice, "To be honest, even if we only heard rumors, our Haoqi Sect wouldn't believe such a thing. But it actually happened to us. Last time, the sect leader sent three outstanding disciples to buy magic treasures for the young sect leader, and we haven't heard from them since. This time, to be on the safe side, the sect leader specifically sent three of our highly skilled disciples. But we're still worried, even if it's just a matter of chance. If something goes wrong, losing the magic treasure would be one thing, but what about the young sect leader…?"

Luo Qingsong paused abruptly, glanced at Luo Wanying, and then realized he had let something slip. He quickly covered it up, saying, "If the magic weapon is lost again, I won't have the face to go back and see the young sect leader."

Xu Jingtian smiled inwardly. Although there was a table between them and he didn't look down, he could clearly feel Luo Wanying gently kicking Luo Qingsong from below.

"Oh, I see. You three want me to be your bodyguards?" Xu Jingtian breathed a sigh of relief, his expression becoming relaxed. As long as it wasn't something morally wrong, he could help with this small favor; making more friends was always a good thing.

In the world of cultivation, the law of the jungle prevails. For a small sect like the Haoqi Sect, sandwiched between larger sects, survival is extremely difficult. Dominating and expanding is out of the question, but to protect itself from being marginalized and annexed by the larger sects, it must do everything possible to grow stronger quickly.

Through the efforts of several generations of sect leaders and the accumulation of resources, the Haoqi Sect has finally established itself. The current sect leader is doing everything possible to improve the sect's strength. Besides cultivating core disciples, he also needs to find ways to acquire other cultivation resources. High-level magic weapons are essential, but a small sect like the Haoqi Sect simply doesn't have the ability to forge them themselves and can only purchase them from outside.

Within this area spanning thousands of miles, there are hundreds of small sects, large and small, like the Haoqi Sect, and countless independent cultivators. Wanhe Valley, located in the center, provides an ideal trading venue. Moreover, Wanhe Valley regularly holds magic treasure auctions, offering everyone an opportunity and attracting many disciples. They can not only buy rare magic treasures but also exchange items. On these days, Wanhe Valley is bustling with activity.

Therefore, the leader of the Haoqi Sect once sent a disciple with elixirs to buy magic treasures, but several months passed and the disciple was nowhere to be found.

The leader of the Haoqi Sect was furious and sent several elders to investigate in various places. After much inquiry, they finally discovered some clues.

Not only did disciples from the Haoqi Sect go missing, but similar incidents occurred in several other smaller sects. The elders eventually confirmed that the Haoqi Sect disciples had met with misfortune. However, it remains unclear whether these disciples were rogue cultivators or killed by other sects.

This led to the Haoqi Sect sending disciples here a second time to purchase magical artifacts. Moreover, this time they sent only elite disciples with strong cultivation levels, namely Luo Qingsong, Zhuang Siyuan, and Luo Wanying.

Luo Qingsong and his two companions thought they would definitely be able to complete the mission smoothly, but after arriving here, they realized that they were very wrong and had overestimated their abilities.

Within the Valley of Ten Thousand Ravines, disciples with cultivation levels reaching the third level of Qi Refining are commonplace, and those at the fourth level are also quite frequent. Fifth-level Qi Refining disciples aren't considered particularly powerful here, and occasionally, one might even encounter disciples at the sixth or seventh level, which would send chills down their spine. If these disciples were to rob them on the road, their own safety wouldn't be guaranteed, let alone the protection of their magical treasures.

After careful consideration, Luo Qingsong and his two companions decided to seek a powerful ally. After all, having a disciple with high cultivation traveling with them would make the bandits think twice before acting, even if they didn't offer any assistance. This was a way to avoid bloodshed.

Although there were many cultivators in the hall, they were all in groups, and very few were high-level cultivators alone. After the three of them sat down, they observed for a long time but couldn't find a suitable candidate. Just as the three of them were about to discuss other strategies, Xu Jingtian, a master cultivator, entered the shop alone.

As soon as Xu Jingtian entered the store, he attracted the attention of several groups of people, including Xiao Feng, who had tried to force him to join the group.

After observing for a while, the three became even more convinced that Xu Jingtian was a hidden master. Only then did Luo Qingsong step forward to remove any unnecessary trouble for Xu Jingtian.

It seems that Wanhe Valley is not only a bustling trading place, but also a dangerous one. Having understood this, Xu Jingtian hesitated before saying, "I see, but..."

Fearing Xu Jingtian would refuse, Luo Qingsong hurriedly said, "As long as Senior Brother Qu is willing to help, the matter of the pills is easily resolved. Our Haoqi Sect will definitely reward you handsomely!"