Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 276: Settle for the Next Best Thing When Encountering an Opponent
"Sorry, I ran into a human friend by chance, and I got excited and wanted to test him."

Madam Cang's pale and stiff face forced a smile. She glanced at the two old ghosts who were glaring at her and made an insincere apology. She felt helpless in her heart as the little guy's growth rate was beyond her expectations.

In just over ten years, his cultivation level was advanced to the third level, and the Yin and Yang dual fires were also refined and elevated to such a level.

Regarding the understanding and construction of illusions, it seems that it is not just "illusions are created by the mind", but she actually can't understand it?

She didn't need to explain to the old ghost in Youluo Ghost Inn. As long as she didn't kill the human Taoist priest on the spot, rules and regulations were just tools for the big forces to compete for balance. What's more, she also served as the inspector of the ghost market.

Looking at Xu Yuanchang who looked calm across from her, she felt very troubled.

The little guy had just entered the Ghost Market and had already become a big customer of Youluo Ghost Inn.

With all her good intentions and tactics, she can no longer act openly.

"Friend Xu, I think we should sit down and have a good chat. It's better to resolve a feud than to create one. What do you think?"

Xu Yuanchang heard the other party hinting at a threat to part ways, and he chuckled: "Okay, I learned a lot from asking Madam Cang for advice on illusion back then, and I am very happy to meet you again today." He then clasped his fists towards the two old men whose faces were blurred, saying: "Thank you for your hard work."

The two old ghosts nodded slightly. With them stepping forward, Madam Cang would not be able to take action again.

One of the elders warned, "Madam Cang, please don't challenge the authority of Guizhan again and again, otherwise it will be embarrassing for everyone."

If the one who did this was a third-level ghost cultivator, he would have been beaten half to a pulp and captured by them long ago, so there would be no need to waste words on him.

Madam Cang walked silently towards the pavilion on the opposite side of the street.

The two old ghosts disappeared on the spot. They were responsible for protecting the guests, but would not interfere in the guests' private affairs.

Xu Yuanchang turned around and gave Liu Xianfeng, who took out the golden camphor wood, a look, indicating that there was no need to be nervous. He could feel that the two old men did not go far away, but were just hiding nearby.

The two men walked into the empty black pavilion, took a quick look around, and sat down opposite Madam Cang.

"I was stranded in the ghost world of Puming back then. By chance, I joined Banruo Mountain. It took me a hundred years to climb up from the bottom step by step. As a result, I was spotted by the ghost general Shanzhui and was protected by him. I also became his concubine and money-making tool, and suffered all kinds of humiliation..."

Contrary to her usual behavior, Madam Cang told the two outsiders in front of her about her unbearable past experiences through voice transmission.

Tearing open the bloody wound, her stiff face revealed a twisted look of pain.

After a long while, Madam Cang finished her story and fell into silence.

Liu Xianfeng grabbed Daoyou Xu's hand and said in a voice transmission, "The experience she described was so miserable and pitiful!"

She is no longer an inexperienced little tree spirit, and can hear the truth hidden in the plain and straightforward words, as well as the hatred for darkness.

She was just speaking the truth and not making any random requests.

Xu Yuanchang did not reply, but waited quietly for what Lady Cang would say next.

He has seen too much about the evil nature of human nature and will not feel sympathy for anyone just because they are pitiful.

What right did he have to sympathize with a female ghost who had left a sinister mark deep in the Phantom Fire of the Phantom Wood and who had killed someone the moment they met?

He still sympathized with his own lack of cultivation, and the first thing he had to do was to figure out how to escape the crisis and return safely to the human world.

After a long while, Lady Cang raised her head and looked across at the other side, and said in a voice transmission: "I want to make a deal with you, fellow Taoist. I will not let the Mountain Ghost General return to the ghost world at any cost. You name your price."

She had no other choice, and since she couldn't control human Taoist priests, she had to settle for the next best thing.

The sudden disappearance of the Shanzhui ghost general caused the two ghost generals from Banruoshan to question him, but the soul lamp left by the Shanzhui ghost general in the ghost hall was not extinguished, so no one would bother to spend a lot of effort to look for him.

It is too common for a high-level ghost cultivator to go out on adventures for decades without returning and without any news.

Even when meeting close friends, he would not easily reveal his whereabouts.

Lady Cang also wants to use the reputation of the Mountain Ghost General to protect herself and gain a few decades of peace and see if she can make further progress.

By then, we will establish our own mountain within the sphere of influence of Banruo Mountain, and we will have nothing to fear even if the mountain ghost general returns.

Xu Yuanchang likes to resolve disputes through transactions. He holds out a finger and says, "No bargaining!"

Lady Cang gritted her sharp teeth.

He has such a big appetite, he's not even afraid of dying of bloating, he even dares to ask her for a million.

She certainly wouldn't think that the other party only wanted ten thousand or one hundred thousand.

Taking advantage of others' misfortune and adding insult to injury, she would do the same. Otherwise, this is not the right attitude to do business.

The two stared at each other for a while. Seeing that the Taoist's eyes were cold and he had no intention of giving in, Lady Cang said in a voice transmission: "At least make sure that the mountain ghost is alive and cannot return to the ghost world for nearly a hundred years, and I can agree to your offer."

She became increasingly reluctant to underestimate human Taoist priests.

Last time, she had misjudged the Taoist priest and thought that he had no background or support, so she had to spend spirit coins to go to the ghost market shop to learn some basic illusion techniques.

But they didn't know that the other party was a "real man who never reveals his identity". In order to get the close protection of the two old ghosts in Youluo Guizhan, it would cost more than three million. It is conceivable how terrifying the little guy's wealth would be?
Even among the fourth-floor monks, most of them cannot come up with three million.

Xu Yuanchang put on a casual expression. He changed from passive to active and said in a voice transmission: "One hundred years, alive, no problem. As long as the price is right, you can even ask for more."

Lady Cang couldn't come up with more money, and didn't want to let the mountain ghost die for the time being, so she said, "I need a few days to gather the money. When are you free?"

"It's OK to convert it into third- or fourth-level ghost world materials. On the last day before the ghost market ends, we will meet here at this time. Madam Cang, please consider which ceremony we can both trust to swear an oath."

Xu Yuanchang stood up and walked out of the pavilion with Liu Xianfeng.

Until the two of them walked into the gate of the Dishatai shop, Madam Cang was still sitting in the pavilion.

Just think of it as spending money to avoid disaster.

One million materials is still acceptable in exchange for a hundred years of peace and freedom.

……

After visiting the two shops, the old veteran Bian Qiuyan had become friends with the Gu Yunzhu sisters. Even if she was blind, she could see that the affection that the junior uncle's nephew had for Sister Yunzhu seemed to go beyond that of his senior brothers and junior sisters.

She didn't think Xu Shengtian's tricks could win Yunzhu's heart.

Even though she had never eaten pork, she had seen many different kinds of pigs running around.

However, up to now she still couldn't figure out what the two young guys were practicing.
She wouldn't ask any questions, she would just wait and see.

"Sister Qiuyan, this pile of black sand seems very special. Could you please ask for its price for me?"

Gu Yunzhu stood in front of a counter selling sundries and spoke in a voice transmission.

She had already been told by Bian Qiuyan that if she was very interested in a treasure, she should not show it unless it was clearly marked with a price.

Bian Qiuyan glanced at the messy items piled up in the cabinet.

They were visiting an area specially prepared for humans and demon cultivators, where they might be able to find some bargains.

Waving to the ghost servant, Bian Qiuyan casually asked about the prices of a few items, including the pile of black sand with faint spiritual fluctuations. After a few words of discussion with Gu Yunzhu through telepathy, he bought the pile of sand for three hundred spirit coins without any hesitation.

Gu Yunzhu was holding back her joy, as she discovered through her senses that there were seven or eight broken star stones mixed in the black sand, covering up its original color.

After being refined, the Star-Broken Stone can be integrated into the prototype of her Star Sand to enhance the usefulness of the Star Sand.

I think any Star-Broken Stone is worth more than three hundred spirit coins?
Found a small leak.

When meeting Sister Xianfeng, you can show off. Sister Xianfeng likes to find bargains. Xu Shengtian waved at another counter, called the ghost clerk who had finished the transaction over, and asked: "What's the price of this broken yellowish stone slab?"

"Sir, this is a three-eaved, seven-story inlaid pagoda made of mud gold. It has some flaws and incompleteness, but it is a real treasure handed down from ancient times. I will give you a preferential price of 50,000 spirit coins."

The ghost clerk pointed at the flat stone slab on the counter, introduced the items in a serious manner, and finally gave a price.

Xu Shengtian's eyes widened and he shouted exaggeratedly, "This is a broken stone slab that can't even be used as a bed. How can you ask for fifty thousand?"

Bian Qiuyan and Gu Yunzhu came closer and observed the broken stone slab worth fifty thousand in the soft white light.

The middle of the stone slab is hollowed out, forming a small tower shape. The top of the tower is incomplete, and the stone slab is cracked in many places, making its appearance rough and simple.

Gu Yunzhu immediately noticed the difference. There was a faint fluctuation of divine power in the stone slab, and he communicated a few words with his senior brother through telepathy.

Now that I have come across a Shinto treasure, there is no reason to let it go.

Besides, for them, fifty thousand is not expensive for a treasure that can arouse some resonance.

The ghost clerk kept insisting that "the shop is open for business, honesty is the basis, we are fair to everyone, and we never bargain for the price", pointing to the side of the stone slab, where there was a line of very thin and strange words.

Bian Qiuyan recognized the ancient divine writing, but didn't know the specific content. He said, "My friend, your price is too outrageous. I'll give you 10,000 at most. Besides the gold mud material that can be recycled, what else is there to use for the inlaid tower, which is so old?"

The ghost clerk insisted that the treasure was hidden and the price would not be reduced.

The three of them took turns trying to bargain and used the trick of pretending to leave twice, but still failed to lower the price.

Xu Shengtian took out five crystal stones and bought the broken stone slab. He really liked it.

I’m worried that if I miss this opportunity, I’ll never get that chance again.

When it comes to taking action, he is unambiguous.

After leaving the shop, Xu Shengtian was teased and laughed at by the two men, saying that he not only lost the rice but also got chopped with a knife.

Xu Shengtian was a cheerful person. He laughed and said he was happy, and accused the two of being envious and jealous of him for getting such a big bargain.

Deep inside the store, there is a dark secret room.

The ghost servant bowed respectfully and reported: "According to your instructions, I sold the mudstone tablet to the human guest for fifty thousand without lowering the price."

"Very good, go down and collect your commission."

The figure sitting cross-legged in the darkness sent the ghost servant away and murmured, "There are too few people who cultivate the gods in the world nowadays. I didn't expect to meet two at once, and their cultivation is so poor."

After a while, a ghostly figure floated into the secret room.

The sitting figure ordered: "Go and find out their origins, don't let them find out."

"Yes!"

……

Xiyuan Holy Land, Forbidden Area of ​​Wangjian Mountain.

Yu Fengwu walked out from the depths of the cave. The indifference on her face disappeared, and her eyes regained the charm and gentleness of a little girl. The moment she stepped out of the cave, her black tights turned into a floor-length fairy dress.

In the sunlight, the bright yellow color shines brightly.

She didn't know where Brother Xu got the magical "Thousand Souls Pearl" from, but she swallowed it, refined it, and absorbed it.

While replenishing her spirit and soul, she also felt a glimpse of the mysteries of heaven and earth.

Today, she just woke up from a breakthrough in her profound practice. The bottleneck that had been bothering her was quietly broken at some point, and the abundant sword energy and sword intent surrounding her in the secret room of the cave became almost thin.

Those are the gifts left by the sword masters of the past to future generations.

She broke through and advanced to the fifth level during her retreat, and her sword-wielding state of mind became more indescribably profound.

She felt stronger than ever before at this moment.

However, it will take another two years to polish it and further integrate the strength and sword realm.

A smile appeared on Yu Fengwu's lips. He took out the communication talisman, chanted a few words silently and threw it into the air. The talisman light circled in the sky and fell back into his hand.

He then took out another communication talisman and sent it to Liu Xianfeng, but the result was the same.

"Strange, where did they go to play? Did they go to the ghost market again?"

Yu Fengwu smiled to himself and shook his head. The ghost market wasn't owned by Fellow Daoist Xu, so how could it be so easy to encounter it?

It's luck to meet you once, but it's incredible to meet you again in a short period of time.

When she walked back to Wangjian Mountain in a relaxed manner, Qi Lian had already led many sword practitioners to greet her at the foot of the mountain.

"Congratulations to the Sword Master for coming out of seclusion!"

"No gift."

Yu Fengwu raised her right hand, walked up the mountain without stopping, and said, "Call Meng Yiyi to come to Lingfeng Sword Hall." Before she went into seclusion, she had circled Meng Yiyi's name on Wangjian Mountain.

With that one sentence, all the sword cultivators in the third floor were stunned.

"Announce the news that I have been promoted to the fifth floor."

A moment later, cheers broke out like a tsunami.

Yu Fengwu, the sword master of Wangjian Mountain, had been in seclusion for less than ten years, and the news of his breakthrough and advancement spread at a rapid speed.

There is also a piece of gossip that an unknown little swordsman was accepted as a disciple by Yu Fengwu.

At Dingxiantai Taoist Temple, Song Shuqian, Nan Baolin and Zhuang Yixie heard the shocking news and gathered in the mountain pavilion.

"It's incredible. Sword Master Yu only took twenty years to easily break through from the fourth floor to the fifth floor. He is also a swordsman in the Ultimate Sword Realm. He can compete with the existence of the sixth floor. I don't know how many eyes will be shocked."

"It's the perfect time as the Dark Realm Gate is about to open. It can boost the morale and spirit of all the monks!"

"He is beyond reach, a role model for our generation."

"Brother Xu may not know about this yet, tell him quickly."

Song Shuqian took out the message and sent it out, but to their astonishment, they couldn't get in touch with him again.

I wonder where that boy went?
At this time, Xu Yuanchang was at the Dishatai shop in the ghost market, purchasing a large amount of third-level and fourth-level ghost materials. He did not need too rare items, just those that could be refined and absorbed the essence.

During the ten years of seclusion, he needed to prepare a lot of materials in case of emergency.

Fourth-level materials need to be bartered. His space has quite a few fourth-level black crystals that he collected from the Tomb of Chaos Gods last time. They are exactly the sought-after items in the ghost world, so he has no worries about not being able to exchange them.

When he revealed that he wanted to find the ghost cultivator who was in charge of the shop to discuss purchasing some information about the reincarnation ghost world.

The ghost servant attentively led the two guests into a brightly lit hall.

The reception was provided by a ghost cultivator from the fourth floor.

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(End of this chapter)