Chapter 282 Heavenly River Sword Technique
The next day.
Master Huoyun and the others went to pay their respects again. After the host and guests were seated, Master Qiongxiao gave the instructions:
"Cui'er, serve tea."
Upon hearing this, Master Beichen immediately felt relieved, as they hadn't even had a sip of water yesterday.
The other party had a servant boy serve tea today, so things must have been settled!
After exchanging pleasantries, Master Qiongxiao spoke with righteous indignation:
“Last night I pondered for a long time, and I couldn’t bear to see my fellow countrymen in the West suffer so much.”
He then consulted with the other immortals and persuaded them all. Two days later, the merchant ship set sail for Yuanhe Mountain!
Master Beichen solemnly bowed:
"Many thanks to you, Master! The cultivators of Yuanhe Mountain will never forget your kindness!"
Although the other party made this decision after receiving a generous gift, it can truly resolve the predicament of Yuanhe Mountain.
Furthermore, even if one were to pay homage to a Nascent Soul True Monarch, such a price would still be paid, and perhaps even more.
"Brother Dao, you flatter us. We are all human cultivators and should unite against the external forces and fight against the demonic beasts together."
However, after the flying boat arrives at Yuanhe Mountain, it must enter the mountain-protecting formation.
War is dangerous, and I would not be able to explain myself if it disturbed my master.
Furthermore, the flying boat will stay at Yuanhe Mountain for at most one month, after which it will return to Qingyun Immortal City.
Master Qiongxiao made polite remarks and then made his own request.
"This request is reasonable, so I agreed."
Master Beichen immediately replied, "I need your help, so I can't worry about that now."
Master Huoyun stood up and laughed:
"The noble character of the True Man is a blessing to the cultivators of the Western Continent. We shall return to our sect to make arrangements and meet here again tomorrow afternoon."
"We must protect the flying boat and prevent any demonic beasts from approaching."
They need to go back and redeploy manpower, at which point they will surely deliver a heavy blow to the monster.
With a Nascent Soul True Monarch backing them up, they had the confidence to fight.
Although the threat of transformed demons still exists, their deterrent effect on them has diminished considerably.
The enemy has not taken action personally, probably out of consideration for others.
After the Golden Core cultivators from the Western Continent left, Qiongxiao summoned the cultivators from the Central Continent for a meeting and explained her plans.
It was called a meeting, but it was really just a briefing.
As a disciple of a Nascent Soul True Monarch and holding the True Monarch's token, her words are the True Monarch's will and represent the face of the Lingxu Sect.
This decision has the biggest impact on Yunhai Business Alliance, since they still need to open for business.
Master Cangwu nodded slightly and said:
"As long as I can return within a month, I have no objection. Yunhai Business Alliance is willing to make this sacrifice."
The cultivators from Yuanhe Mountain were also their major clients, so this help wouldn't be for nothing; they would definitely leave a favor behind.
"We will follow the lead of the true man."
The other cultivators echoed this sentiment, believing that everything would be fine as long as the flying boat entered the protective array of Yuanhe Mountain.
"Thank you all for your understanding," Qiongxiao said, bowing slightly.
"A month is a tight timeframe; the Western Continent cultivators probably won't have enough time to severely injure the demon beasts."
They should hire you all then; if the price is right, you can all earn some extra money.
At this very moment, Jia Yu, Lin Qiubai, Li Haoran, and others were also in the Immortal City.
When the merchant ships from the Central Continent arrived, they would always bring resources to exchange for things that the sect urgently needed.
The transactions between the three sects of Xizhou, some large families at the Chaoyuan level, and the Yunhai Merchant Alliance have continued for many years and have become a common practice.
The cultivator who received Jia Yu and the others from the Merchant Alliance was named Qian Wenting, and his cultivation level had reached the fourth stage of the Chaoyuan realm.
The two parties had met several times, and the transaction went very smoothly, taking only two hours to complete.
Jia Yu nodded in satisfaction. With these resources, the many cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage of the sect would be able to receive some cultivation materials.
He coughed lightly and said:
"I'm also here to buy a sword technique and a planting technique used by cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage. Do you have any good recommendations?"
The Golden Spirit Sect is not a sword cultivation sect. They only have one sword manual for the Chaoyuan stage, which Lin Qiubai purchased when he broke through to the next level.
Now that Li Haoran has also become a sword cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage, the sword intent he comprehends cannot be combined with the sword manual preserved by the sect, so he needs to purchase another one.
As for the planting spell, it was naturally prepared for Ji An. Given his level of understanding of cultivation techniques, breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage was only a matter of time.
If we can't buy it now, it will be another thirty years before we can. We can't waste our disciple's great talent.
Qian Wenting's eyes lit up, and he revealed a sincere smile:
"Congratulations! Your sect has produced a sword cultivator and a spirit farmer at the Chaoyuan stage."
Cultivation techniques and incantations are the most expensive, but also the most profitable.
The reason is simple: this product can be sold countless times, making it a prime example of a highly profitable business.
Upon seeing the other person's smile, Jia Yu instinctively shrank back.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, you must give us some discounts."
"Given our friendship, I will certainly strive to secure the best possible terms for your clan."
As he spoke, Qian Wenting stood up:
"Please wait a moment, I will go and fetch the jade slip."
He then said to the maid beside him:
"Go and brew a pot of second-grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea. Don't neglect our distinguished guest!"
A moment later, Qian Wenting returned to his room, took out more than a dozen jade slips that were flashing with various colors of light from his storage bag, and said:
“I have brought all the sword techniques from the Merchant Alliance. Fellow Daoist, please tell me your requirements and we will choose one at our leisure.”
The cultivation methods of sword cultivators differ significantly from those of magic cultivators; their techniques are more powerful and also more dangerous.
The reason for taking the sword technique first is because it is more valuable than the planting spell.
Make the big money first, then slowly calculate the small money.
Jia Yu looked at the cultivator beside him, signaling him to speak.
Li Haoran said softly:
"I only have two requirements: first, the sword manual must contain Golden Core stage techniques."
Secondly, sword techniques can condense sword intent.
Qian Wenting's eyes lit up again. He looked the extremely young-looking cultivator up and down, and inwardly sighed at the other party's huge appetite.
'You want to prepare for the Golden Core stage now? Are you really capable?'
Despite inwardly complaining, he maintained a composed expression and said:
"In that case, there will be far fewer sword techniques to choose from."
Only the Azure Lotus Sword Technique and the Heavenly River Sword Technique can meet your needs.
He pulled out a sword manual that shimmered with a blue light and another that gleamed with a watery sheen, and handed them over. "Of course, these two jade slips only contain the parts at the Chaoyuan stage."
He looked at the cultivator in front of him again, and found that the other party did not have much of the sharpness that a sword cultivator should have.
Li Haoran took the jade slip and examined it on his forehead. It was locked with a key, so he could only see a part of the sword manual, but he could still discern the potential of the technique.
He carefully compared the pros and cons, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision:
"I choose the Heavenly River Sword Technique."
The Heavenly River Sword Technique can transform sword intent into a continuous river, constantly accumulating momentum. The overlapping sword intent eventually transforms into a raging torrent, giving the impression of breaking through all laws with a single sword strike, emphasizing overwhelming power.
The Azure Lotus Sword Technique follows a different path, emphasizing the precise manipulation of sword energy and intent. When attacking, the sword intent takes shape, like blooming lotus flowers, emphasizing the way of change.
If possible, he would like to have both, so that they can be used to verify each other.
However, the cultivation technique was expensive, and he knew he couldn't have both. He memorized the name "Azure Lotus Sword Technique" and planned to study it if he had the chance.
"Haha, fellow Daoist has sharp eyes!"
The Heavenly River Sword Technique is the inherited skill of the Heavenly River Sword Sect, which leads directly to the Nascent Soul stage.
A massive demonic calamity once struck the Central Continent, resulting in the tragic destruction of the Tianhe Sword Sect and the end of its lineage.
Rumors circulate that the Tianhe Sword Sect possesses several secret realms, within which the sect's heritage is preserved.
Qian Wenting was well-versed in the ways of trading and knew that storytelling could increase the value of an item, or at least slightly increase its potential price in the minds of traders.
"Fellow Daoist, let's skip the formalities and name your price."
Jia Yu interrupted the other party's endless chatter. Since Li Haoran had actually chosen a cultivation technique, it was now up to Jia Yu to handle the bargaining.
This deal is quite disadvantageous for him because he has no options left; it's just a matter of how much he can cut back on.
"Ordinary sword techniques at the Chaoyuan stage can be obtained with just a second-grade high-quality spiritual item, but the Merchant Alliance has the follow-up techniques of the Heavenly River Sword Technique, which require a second-grade high-quality spiritual item to exchange for."
Jia Yu waved his hand and said:
"Fellow Daoist Qian, you are mistaken. Even if you have the Nascent Soul level Heavenly River Sword Technique, so what? We only bought the Chaoyuan stage cultivation method."
"That's not how you calculate it. This fellow Daoist is clearly a person of extraordinary talent. If he randomly chooses a cultivation technique to break through to the Golden Core stage, he will have to start accumulating experience all over again. Choosing the Heavenly River Sword Technique eliminates this concern."
After much haggling, the two finally agreed to exchange a top-grade second-tier spiritual item for a high-grade second-tier spiritual item and two high-grade spiritual stones.
High-grade spirit stones contain extremely pure spiritual energy, which can be used as a means for Golden Core cultivators to quickly replenish their mana. They are also widely used in high-level magic arrays and are spirit stones that circulate among Golden Core cultivators.
In theory, 10,000 low-grade spirit stones can be exchanged for one high-grade spirit stone, but the actual exchange price is between 11,000 and 12,000.
"Sigh, if I do this deal with you, the steward will scold me. I sold it too cheaply!"
Qian Wenting looked distressed, but inside he was laughing wildly; he had made a fortune!
He used the key to unlock the jade slip and continued:
"Fellow Daoist, you can copy it now."
Jia Yu said resentfully:
"Give us the key as well, make a copy, and take the original with us!"
He was unhappy about being too passive in the transaction.
Qian Wenting grinned and said:
"I completely agree with you, fellow Daoist."
He revealed the key, and then said:
"The planting techniques your sect needs are the Cloud Dragon Rainmaking Technique, Azure Dragon Awakening Insect Technique, Yellow Dragon Enhancing Vitality Technique, and Zhurong Divine Fire Incantation, which are all included in the Merchant Alliance."
These spells are the top choice for the Spirit Farmers in the Rising Stage of the major sects in Central Continent; they are the most effective planting spells, but they have one drawback.
Jia Yu became nervous and hurriedly asked:
"What are the drawbacks?"
"The effects of the spell are absolutely top-notch, but it is easy to learn but difficult to master. It requires a high level of comprehension. Otherwise, even if you spend a lot of time and effort, it will be difficult to achieve great success."
Qian Wenting explained very clearly that he had just made a big deal.
The Yunhai Business Alliance has grown strong because of its reputation.
Besides, if the other party buys the Heavenly River Sword Technique and breaks through to the Golden Core stage, they will immediately think of purchasing subsequent techniques from the Merchant Alliance.
(End of this chapter)
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