Chapter 38 Stone-Slashing Sword

A rooster from someone's home crowed, waking Gao Xian from his sleep.

Gao Xian lay on the bed for a while, and only got out of bed when his mind was truly clear to look at the Yi Yang Talisman on the door.

Several One Yang Talismans were intact, and it was obvious that no evil spirit had been here.

This was also within his expectations.

The Zhenyang Spear has been upgraded to the Grandmaster level and is extremely sensitive to evil auras.

If Lao Wang really came over, he would definitely be able to sense it.

Gao Xian washed and dressed, and even changed into a new pair of shoes.

The cloth shoes were totally unable to withstand his current explosive power, and after practicing sword techniques several times last night, the shoes were already in tatters.

I went out today and just happened to buy some things on the way.

The sun was shining brightly in the morning, and there were many practitioners coming and going. Perhaps because of the bright sunshine, everyone looked relaxed and friendly.

Gao Xian felt that he had been too nervous before. Pegasus Group was well-ordered and no one dared to mess around in broad daylight.

Besides, most of the cultivators have a dusty face, tattered clothes, and their magical powers are even weaker.

The Grandmaster-level True Yang Spear made his mind solid and his six senses sharp. When he looked at other cultivators, he could easily discern their physical conditions and even sense the fluctuations of their mana.

The master-level electric light dragon hand gave him super-fast reaction speed. As long as he activated the electric light dragon hand with a thought, everyone around him would become abnormally slow.

Gao Xian was confident and calm, and everyone else seemed to be good people. Well, at least there was no threat.

As Gao Xian walked along, he received enthusiastic gazes from several female practitioners, which made him even happier.

His good mood was immediately ruined until he saw the black mummy at the intersection.

Gao Xian's keen sixth sense allowed him to observe many details on the corpse.

For example, the painful and hideous expression on the corpse's face, or the irregular hole on the corpse's chest...

It was only then that Gao Xian realized that being too sensitive was not a good thing. The details he saw were deeply imprinted in his memory and he couldn't forget them even if he wanted to.

Zhu Qinnan said yesterday that there was a dead body at this intersection, and it was obvious that the person was killed by an evil spirit because his entire body was dry and as black as wood and charcoal. This feature was too obvious.

A few bold cultivators gathered around the corpse, pointing and talking about how terrifying the evil spirit was.

Gao Xian sighed inwardly, this brother has a miserable life!

He didn't look at it any more. The corpse reminded him that he had to be cautious in this world so that he could live longer.

Gao Xian's wandering heart calmed down. He stopped looking around and quickened his pace to cross the intersection.

Arriving at Changjie, Gao Xian carefully walked around the Changshengtang Pharmacy as he didn't want to run into Shopkeeper Zhu.

There were no customers in Baibing Hall in the early morning, and there was only an absent-minded waiter in the hall.

Seeing Gao Xian coming in, the waiter forced a smile and said, "What do you want to buy? We have swords, spears, halberds, and various magical instruments..."

"Is Manager Huang here?" Gao Xian asked.

The waiter didn't know Gao Xian. He looked him up and down and asked with a smile, "What do you want from our shopkeeper?"

"Please inform them that Gao Xian wants to see you for something." Gao Xian said.

The waiter hesitated and said, "Please wait a moment."

He walked to the back door and shouted at the top of his voice: "Boss, someone wants to see you."

After a while, Huang Ying opened the door curtain and walked out from behind. Her eyes lit up when she saw Gao Xian. She said with a happy smile, "Brother is here. What a rare guest!"

Today Huang Ying is still wearing the bright red robe, which has a delicate and soft texture, and fully highlights her figure.

The bright red color matches her fair skin very well. The warm red and the rich white make people easily feel her charm.

Huang Ying glared at the guy and said, "This is my brother. Next time he comes, invite him to the backyard. Got it?"

The waiter was shocked. Huang Ying was very welcoming to guests and might even let the other party into her house directly. It was obvious that their relationship was not ordinary.

He nodded quickly: "I know, I know."

Huang Ying led Gao Xian to the main room in the backyard. She held Gao Xian's hand and said with a smile, "How come you have time to come to see me today?"

"One is to deliver medicine to Sister Ying, and the other is to buy a sword."

Gao Xian pulled out the pine-patterned long sword from his waist and placed it on the table. "This sword cannot be used anymore."

Huang Ying picked it up and took a look. "Indeed, the sword is not only deformed, but there are already tiny cracks inside the blade. It will break easily. This sword is useless."

Although she was not good at refining weapons, she dealt with weapons and magical instruments every day and had a sharp eye. She could see the problem with the pine-patterned long sword at a glance.

"This ordinary fine steel sword is not easy to use. We must use a good weapon."

Huang Ying said as he stood up, "Brother, wait a moment, I'll go get some swords."

After a while, Huang Ying came in with two assistants. They brought more than ten swords in total and placed them all on the tea table.

She said proudly: "Brother, please take your pick. I will give you the best price."

"Thank you, Sister Ying." Gao Xian expressed his gratitude sincerely. He was really afraid that Huang Ying would not want the money.

Free things are often more expensive. He and Huang Ying do business together, and he really doesn't want to mix money and favors together, and the calculations are unclear! Long swords, short swords, broad swords, rapiers, all kinds of long swords are placed together, Gao Xian is dazzled and doesn't know how to choose.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Huang Ying came close to Gao Xian and introduced: "For close combat swords, the first thing to look at is the feel. Pull it out and try it. Use the sword that works best for you. That's the right way to go."

"As for the sword's material and forging process, the difference between low-level swords is actually not that big..."

Gao Xian thought it made sense. He tried them one by one and chose a long sword that was similar in style to the Songwen sword.

The sword blade gleamed coldly, looked sharp, and had just the right amount of weight.

Gao Xian waved the sword casually and felt it was quite handy. He asked, "How about this sword?"

"The Stone-Slashing Sword is forged from cold iron and has sharp gold runes attached to it. It can cut through stone and metal without damaging the blade. It's a good sword. But it weighs 17 kilograms, which is a bit heavy. Is it easy for you to use?"

Huang Ying was a little surprised. Swords made of cold iron are very heavy. It is easy for low-level Qigong practitioners to pick them up, but it is difficult to control them as desired.

Generally speaking, only cultivators who have reached the middle stage of Qi training, who have sufficient Qi and blood and strong muscles and bones, can wield the Stone-Cutting Sword as desired.

Gao Xian casually made a few sword flowers, and then stabbed the long sword back into the sheath accurately.

He nodded with satisfaction: "This is the sword, how many spirit stones?"

When Huang Ying saw Gao Xian dancing with the sword lightly and nimbly, she knew that he was very strong and could control the sword with ease.

As a practitioner at the early stage of Qi training, Gao Xian was able to achieve this step. Obviously, he practiced body training to make his muscles and bones strong and powerful.

She smiled and praised, “Brother’s body training is amazing, he can control such a heavy sword easily.

"The Stone-Slashing Sword is of very good quality, but the fusion runes are simple, so it can be considered a first-class mid-grade sword. The price to the public is one hundred spirit stones. My brother only needs to give fifty spirit stones."

"Thank you, Sister Ying."

Gao Xian smiled happily when he picked up the Stone-Chopping Sword. Not to mention the runes that blessed the sword, just the weight and hardness of the sword were definitely enough to make it powerful.

He said to Huang Ying: "Put it on the account first, and we will settle it together at the end."

He and Huang Ying sold Tiangui Dan together and agreed to settle the bill together at the end of the month. Using this sword to pay off the debt would save trouble for both parties.

"Brother, it's not easy for you to come here once. Let's eat here at noon. I'll treat you."

Huang Ying said enthusiastically: "The monster meat processed by Lao Li's Wine Shop on the street is very delicious. I'll order some delicious dishes, and we two sisters can have a drink and chat..."

"Okay, I'll let Sister Ying spend the money."

Gao Xian didn't refuse. He came to see Huang Ying for other matters this time, so they must have a good chat.

Spicy and sour pickled tendons, spicy lung slices, stewed pork elbow, big bone soup, a few plates of dried fruits, candied fruits and other side dishes, and a jar of rice wine brewed from spiritual rice.

I don't know how the meat dishes were prepared, but they were all very tasty. The rice wine was mellow and smooth. It was the first time Gao Xian had eaten such a good meal since he traveled through time. He was so hot and sweaty after eating it that he felt very happy.

Huang Ying's cheeks also turned rosy, and her bright eyes were hazy. She sat closer and closer to Gao Xian, and her body became softer and softer as she leaned against Gao Xian.

Gao Xian was not drunk, but seeing Huang Ying's look of waiting for her to be picked, his head felt dizzy and a little tipsy...

(End of this chapter)