Shi Xuan took the map; the triangle she had just seen was only part of the picture. The entire leather map was unfolded, revealing mountains, rivers, and other distinctive landforms. In the very center of the map, a red cross stood out prominently—that was the map's ultimate destination.
The piece that Shi Xuan just saw was just a small marker in the bottom right corner of the map, and that marker was exactly the same as the one on the sleeve in Shi Xuan's hand!
The triangle she saw was at the corner of that eye. The entire symbol, from the shape of the eye to the pattern extending from the eyeliner, perfectly matched the sleeve of the man in black's robe!
Shi Xuan and Lu Wenxing exchanged a glance. These two seemingly unrelated things were actually connected by such a symbol. What exactly was their relationship?
Seeing the change in Shi Xuan's expression, Chen Ji asked, "Master, do you know this map?"
"I don't know," Shi Xuan replied. "I've only seen the same sign in other places."
"Then let the master study this map. I originally intended to throw it away, but now that I've found the antidote, I don't want to see this scourge again!"
Shi Xuan did not refuse, took the map, and placed it together with the half-sleeve of the robe.
Although the meaning of this symbol is still unknown, one day these scattered clues will come together and the truth will surely come to light.
Stepping out of the inn, Lu Wenxing finally breathed a sigh of relief and exclaimed in surprise, "I didn't dare to say a word just now. I didn't expect Junior Sister to be so amazing! If anything happens to me in the future, I'll have to rely on you, Junior Sister!"
Shi Xuan glanced at him and said mysteriously, "Second Senior Brother, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?" Lu Wenxing even lowered his ear a little.
Shi Xuan, with a serious expression, said solemnly, "That is, I don't know how to cure stupidity!" He then pointed to Lu Wenxing's head.
Lu Wenxing was stunned for a moment before he realized that this was a roundabout way of saying he was stupid!
The Seven Masters of Lianfeng were already laughing so hard they nearly collapsed.
"What are you laughing at!" Lu Wenxing pointed at them. He couldn't handle his junior sister, but these guys were definitely no match for him. "Let's see who's still laughing. Let's go to the sword-testing platform and have a sword fight!"
How could he even utter such a thing? A Golden Core stage sword cultivator from Fuyu Peak challenging a Foundation Establishment stage Dan cultivator from Baicao Peak to a sword duel—if word got out, it would be even funnier than this joke today.
The laughter grew even louder.
It was still early, and visiting the patient didn't prevent them from having a big meal. Shu Yuanguan was being generous, and they couldn't bear to waste his kindness.
Xiangyuan Pavilion, the largest restaurant in Fuyuan Zongfang Market, is located in the very center of the market, right next to the main street.
The seven members of Lianfeng, along with Shi Xuan and Lu Wenxing, and two other brothers who came as substitutes but didn't play, made up a dozen people who sat together in a private room facing the street, having a lively time.
"Hey buddy, bring the food!" Lu Wenxing shouted as soon as he sat down.
Lu Shan, who was standing nearby, reminded him, "Senior Brother Lu, we haven't ordered yet."
"No need to order, let them pick the expensive ones!" At this moment, Lu Wenxing looked like he had an air of domineering confidence.
Shi Xuan crossed his arms and looked at Lu Wenxing, laughing, "Second Senior Brother, have you thought this through? Although Peak Master Shu said he would treat us, he hasn't given us any spirit stones yet. We'll have to spend them all and then report back to him. You're the most senior among us, so you'll have to do the accounting later. You've been picking out the most expensive items. Do you even have enough spirit stones in your pocket to pay the bill?"
Lu Wenxing was stunned. Shu Yuanguan hadn't given him spirit stones yet? Who said you wouldn't pay for a meal with spirit stones? What if he emptied his spirit stone bag to treat the guests, and then Shu Yuanguan refused to reimburse him when he got back?
Ugh, how awful!
He glanced at the dozen or so people on the table. He was indeed the only Golden Core cultivator; the rest were all Foundation Establishment or Qi Refining cultivators, and they were all looking at him with hungry, eager eyes…
His arrogant demeanor vanished instantly, and Lu Wenxing spoke again, sounding somewhat weak: "Hey buddy, take a look at the menu first."
As the most luxurious restaurant in the entire Fuyuan Sect territory, the prices of the dishes made Lu Wenxing's teeth ache. He kept switching between the two ideas of "ordering expensive dishes and making Shu Yuanguan spend more money" and "ordering cheap dishes so that he won't ask for a refund later." He held the menu for a long time without making a decision.
His fellow students didn't urge him on; a few lively ones stood by the window watching the commotion outside. They even whispered their opinions, acting like they'd never seen anything like it before.
"Look at this man's sword, it's completely black, it must be forged from thousand-year-old black iron!"
"Those two over there look like cultivators from the Langya Sect. They're selling magical artifacts at a stall. We can go check them out after we finish eating to see if they have anything good and cheap."
"Someone's selling candied hawthorns! I haven't had them in ages..."
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"Hey? Isn't that the good-for-nothing pig from the Divine Cauldron Sect?" Zhu Jingchen, the youngest of the Seven Masters of Lianfeng, turned around and looked at Shi Xuan, calling out, "Senior Sister, come and see!"
Shi Xuan peeked over and saw Fan Mingzhu and her second senior brother Wei Bin wandering around the shops and stalls, seemingly wanting to buy something.
Last time, she caused trouble when Shi Xuan was shopping, but was scared away by Shi Xuan's storytelling threats. Now that the competition is over, it's time for her to come out.
Shi Xuan turned around, took Lu Wenxing's menu, and handed it to Gu Liangce, saying, "Don't order, let Liangce order. Let's go downstairs and take a walk first."
Why are we going out again? She said she wasn't interested when I invited her to the market before. Lu Wenxing was a little confused. "Aren't we almost eating?"
"It'll take a while for the food to arrive. I'll pay for it after we eat. Let's go." Shi Xuan pulled him along.
Hearing that there was no need to order or pay, Lu Wenxing perked up and looked at Gu Liangce, who had just received the menu, and said generously, "Remember to order the Mountain and Sea Feast!"
After she finished speaking, Shi Xuan pulled her down from the second floor, and the two of them floated down and stopped behind Fan Mingzhu's stall.
Fan Mingzhu took a liking to a clover tree of good quality and was about to ask the price.
The stall owner replied, "Eight mid-grade spirit stones."
It's a very fair price. These low-grade medicinal herbs are somewhat rare, but their prices are not high.
Just as Fan Mingzhu was about to pay with spirit stones, she heard a woman behind her raise the price: "I'll offer twenty mid-grade spirit stones."
This program feels so familiar. Lu Wenxing, who was following behind her, thought to himself that the exact same scenario had played out a few days ago, only the characters were reversed.
"You!" Fan Mingzhu was already unhappy that someone had snatched the item she was about to buy, and when she turned around and saw that it was Shi Xuan, she became even angrier. "You did this on purpose!"
“Oh dear,” Shi Xuan said, mimicking Fan Mingzhu’s tone somewhat affectedly, “I really need this eight-branch incense plant. Let me keep this one.”
He actually managed to imitate it about 70-80% of the way it was.
Fan Mingzhu's face was clearly filled with anger, but she hadn't spoken yet, probably thinking about what happened last time. However, Wei Bin, who was beside her, stopped her, saying, "There's a first-come, first-served rule when buying things. You're trying to snatch things up after everyone else has already made their purchases. What kind of sect can raise such shameless disciples!"
It's obvious that the second senior brother of the Divine Cauldron Sect didn't come out with Fan Mingzhu last time.
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