Chu Xuan absorbed the surrounding voices into his ears. Duan Feipeng, Wang Jianyu, and Han Liuyun—these three names he had heard of in passing. They were celebrated as once-in-a-generation prodigies within the Heavenly Seal Sect, collectively known as the 'Three Scions of the Heavenly Seal'.
It was widely believed among the sect's Golden Core cultivators that, barring unforeseen circumstances, they were destined to tread the path of the Golden Core.
Among them, Duan Feipeng possessed an ultimate-grade Thunder Spiritual Root, and Wang Jianyu an ultimate-grade Wind Spiritual Root. Both these types of Spiritual Roots were mutant varieties, inherently more powerful than the traditional five elements' Spiritual Roots.
Undoubtedly, below the Golden Core echelon of the Heavenly Seal Sect, these two were the strongest. Even cultivators at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment, of merely average talent, were no match for them. Many advances on the war fronts had been tied to their endeavors.
Han Liuyun's talent was slightly inferior, being endowed with a superior-grade Water Spiritual Root. As the third among the Three Scions of the Heavenly Seal, he always ranked last, seldom contending with the other two.
However, Chu Xuan had no personal interactions with them; his understanding was purely based on hearsay.
Before long, he approached the teahouse. Despite his absence of five months, the establishment remained unchanged. However, the Qi Refining cultivators guarding the entrance had been replaced several times over.
Upon his arrival, displaying the aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a slender female cultivator immediately escorted him to the third floor. "May I ask, senior, are you here to buy or to sell?"
Chu Xuan responded casually, "Both. I have magic tools, cultivation techniques, blood beads, and Gu insects for sale."
Hearing this, the female cultivator promptly presented a finely crafted mirror, "Senior, you may use this to transmit messages, specifying what you have and what you need. If any of the Foundation Establishment cultivators are interested, they will initiate contact with you."
Chu Xuan was intrigued by the mirror. It had no defensive capabilities, but it was well-suited for private transactions and communication. However, one could not be too careful—the creator of the mirror might have left a backdoor in its design.
He chuckled lightly, "What is this mirror called?"
"Mirror of the Hundred Fish," the cultivator replied respectfully.
Chu Xuan nodded and submerged his consciousness into it. He immediately found himself transformed into a small orange fish, swimming in the mirror. After just a few strokes, he saw a string of bubbles passing by. With a gentle tap, one of them emitted a repetitive message, "I want a top-grade magic tool, I want a top-grade magic tool..."
Chu Xuan rolled his eyes. I want one too, he thought. Currently, he had only two such items himself. Then, he tried forming a bubble of his own.
"A high-grade offensive magic tool, related to Gu insects. Numerous blood beads, large blood beads... I need superior Foundation Establishment stage techniques and spells."
He continuously blew several bubbles. Yet, no one responded.
Just as Chu Xuan was about to retract his divine consciousness, he suddenly saw a bubble flying towards him.
A voice emanated from within.
"I want the high-grade magic tool! I'm on my way now!"
Another bubble flew towards him shortly after.
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"Blood beads, large blood beads, I want them all; I'll be at the teahouse shortly."
Chu Xuan smiled.
A female cultivator respectfully served him tea and pastries.
Moments later, a burly cultivator and a gaunt cultivator arrived one after the other.
Chu Xuan's gaze sharpened.
Coincidentally, he recognized both men. The burly cultivator had slightly altered his eyebrows, nose, and mouth.
However, Chu Xuan's mastery in disguise techniques was exceptional. He recognized at a glance that this man was the same Han-surnamed burly cultivator from several months ago. Back then, he had purchased the Nurturing Evil Array and the Illustrated Guide to Demonic Arrays from him.
After five months of warfare, this man had remarkably survived. Clearly, he possessed some real strength. As for the gaunt cultivator, he was Lu Yin, a disciple under Zhao Wuya's command.
Initially, Liu Zhenxiong had facilitated a connection, hoping Chu Xuan would foster good relations with Zheng Changqing and Lu Yin, and perhaps purchase a couple of second-grade Gu from Lu Yin.
Yet, Lu Yin, disregarding the longstanding friendship between Zhao Wuya and Wan Wuying, both Golden Core cultivators, refused any discount, instead demanding a high price.
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