Chapter 109: 107. Sword Flight Technique (3/3)

107. Sword Flight Technique (3/3)

Baicao Lane, Market.

Chen An came over to take a stroll and discovered that there were very few shops here, mostly just street stalls.

A glance was enough to see that it was only slightly higher in quality than the Core Area of the Bamboo Leaf Forest.

It was very difficult to buy good Dharma Spells or pill prescriptions.

"It seems I still have to go to the market over at Wenliu Street to take a look."

Chen An thought to himself.

Before heading over to Wenliu Street, he first purchased a large pile of supplies in Baicao Lane.

There were spirit vegetable seeds.

There were spirit beast cubs.

There were spirit fish fry.

After special processing, they could all be directly stored in a Storage Bag, which was very convenient.

When he took out his Storage Bag, Chen An noticed that the attitudes of the vendors in Baicao Lane instantly became much more enthusiastic, even taking on a hint of fawning.

Regarding this, he thought about it; it should be because the Storage Bag represented a symbol of status.

Loose cultivators who could afford a Storage Bag were all Foundation Establishment cultivators without exception.

And vendors like those in Baicao Lane were basically all loose cultivators at the Qi Refining Late Stage, so they would instinctively fawn when facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Leaving the market in Baicao Lane.

Arriving at the market on Wenliu Street.

Chen An wandered around casually and walked into a three-story high building named "Qin Clan Firm".

He took a look; there weren't many people inside.

But they were all either rich or noble.

Aside from a few female cultivators and children, whether they were customers or employees of the firm, they were all, without exception, Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Back when he was in the Bamboo Leaf Forest, whenever he saw a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he would call them a "great power" at every turn.

Now that he had come here to the Red Cedar Forest, Foundation Establishment cultivators were as common as dogs, walking everywhere.

This comparison was truly enough to make one sigh.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything I can help you with?"

Chen An had only stood at the entrance to observe for a moment when a female cultivator with an excellent figure and appearance quickly walked up and asked.

This was an employee of the firm; her attitude was very good, her smile very sweet, without a trace of arrogance.

Yet she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Chen An thought that this Qin Clan Firm was likely another storefront belonging to some Golden Core family.

And the female employee before him was a descendant of this family, responsible for managing this firm.

Thinking this, Chen An looked at the female employee and politely declined with a faint, courteous smile: "No need, I will just take a look around myself first."

"Then if Fellow Daoist has any needs, you can call me at the counter at any time."

After saying this, the female employee left politely without disturbing Chen An any further.

For the time that followed, Chen An wandered around the firm by himself.

Arrays, Dharma Spells, and pill prescriptions—he bought a little of everything.

"Sound Transmission Talisman", bought 5 sets, costing a total of 1 Middle-grade Spirit Stone.

"Sound Isolation Array", bought 1 copy, costing 5 Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

"Sword Flight Technique", bought 1 copy, costing 10 Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

"Breath Concealment Technique", bought 1 copy, costing 1 Middle-grade Spirit Stone.

"Shadow Kill Technique", bought 1 copy, 1 High-grade Spirit Stone.

"Small Restoration Pill Prescription", bought 1 copy, costing 20 Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

It looked like he had bought a lot, but when added up, it didn't cost much money; it didn't even reach two High-grade Spirit Stones.

Chen An didn't even blink as he took out the money to buy them.

There was no helping it; he was just too rich right now.

Murder and arson bring golden belts.

Fortunately, the ones he killed were all wicked people who had grudges against him.

This money was worth earning.

Because he was so lavish with his spending, several female cultivators in the firm wanted to get to know Chen An.

However, he had no interest in such overly proactive female cultivators.

He politely declined them.

Soon, he left this Qin Clan Firm.

Baicao Lane, at home.

When Chen An returned home, it was still the Shen hour, and the sky was still very bright.

Chen Yuejian, who was practicing drawing Qi into her body in the courtyard, saw her father return and immediately ran over, pitter-patter, calling out in a milky voice: "Daddy!"

Chen An understood, and with a thought, he took a box of pastries out of his Storage Bag and handed it to Chen Yuejian.

"Thank you, Daddy!"

"Just saying thank you isn't enough; you have to give Daddy a kiss."

"Mua!"

Chen Yuejian kissed him very hard.

Chen An revealed a smile of gratification that only an old father could have.

Afterwards, he went to his three wives and concubines and gave each of them a gift.

What he gave were accessories, a small Spirit Chain to be worn on the ankle.

It was made using Spirit Stones paired with some gemstones.

It was not only beautiful but also practical.

It is said that wearing it can nourish the body and mind.

However, that was not what Chen An had his eye on; he was interested in the crisp sound the Spirit Chain would make when it swayed.

When his wives and concubines wore them on their ankles, the feeling of listening to the sound of the swaying Spirit Chains while being intimate with them would surely be indescribably wonderful.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this is for you."

Chen An had bought four Spirit Chains in total; after giving them to his three wives and concubines, he gave the last remaining one to Shen Qingyi.

Shen Qingyi was somewhat surprised and said, "Alchemist Chen, do I have a share as well?"

Chen An smiled and said, "I am still counting on you, Fellow Daoist Shen, to help me look after the house in the future, so I must try to please you."

Shen Qingyi waved her hand and said, "Alchemist Chen, you are my savior; it is only right for me to help you, so I cannot accept your reward."

"This isn't a reward, just a small gift between friends. Fellow Daoist Shen, you should accept it."

"This..."

"If you feel bad about it, you can always give a return gift in the future."

"Then I will accept it."

Shen Qingyi was persuaded by Chen An and accepted the Spirit Chain he gave her.

The three wives and concubines on the side knew exactly what was going on; this was no mere small gift between friends from their husband, but clearly the start of him treating Shen Qingyi like a wife or concubine—he certainly didn't have good intentions.

Chen An indeed thought so.

The three wives and concubines had guessed correctly.

However, Shen Qingyi was overly obtuse when it came to romantic matters and truly believed this was just a gift between friends, not feeling much that Chen An was flirting with her.

In the time that followed.

Seeing that the time was about right, the wives and concubines all went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Chen Yuejian wanted to follow them in, but was chased out by Wen Zhiyun.

Wen Zhiyun wanted her to stay in the courtyard and practice drawing Qi into her body, striving to succeed in Gathering Qi as soon as possible.

As for the remaining Chen An and Shen Qingyi, they were tinkering with how exactly the Sound Isolation Array was set up and how it was operated.

The two of them studied it together for nearly half an hour and finally succeeded in setting up the Sound Isolation Array.

The coverage area was controlled very well, perfectly hugging the courtyard walls to enclose the entire house.

Chen An couldn't wait to test it.

He was outside, and Shen Qingyi was inside.

Shen Qingyi shouted inside, and he outside could not hear her.

He shouted outside, and Shen Qingyi inside likewise could not hear him.

The effect was obvious; it was completely soundproof.

Chen An was a bit excited, thinking that in the future, no matter how much of a commotion he and his wives and concubines made at home, he wouldn't have to worry about being heard by people outside.

After testing the Sound Isolation Array.

Chen An quickly returned to the courtyard.

He arranged the Spirit Plant seeds, Spirit chicken chicks, and Spirit Fish fry he had bought properly in the courtyard.

The Spirit Plant seeds were all planted in the vegetable garden in the backyard.

The Spirit chicken chicks were raised in the chicken coop in the backyard.

The Spirit Fish fry were raised in the small pond in the front yard.

"Alchemist Chen is truly talented and versatile; it feels like you know everything. I am ashamed of my inferiority."

Seeing Chen An doing these household chores so Proficiently, Shen Qingyi felt heartfelt admiration and couldn't help but voice her praise.

Chen An smiled modestly and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, you flatter me. It's just that everyone has different areas of expertise. You see me doing these things so Proficiently, but would you believe that I don't even know Sword Flight to this day?"

"Alchemist Chen doesn't know Sword Flight?"

Shen Qingyi was very surprised to hear this, thinking she had misheard.

One must know that Chen An had almost wiped out the Bamboo Leaf Gang that day; how could a cultivator with such strength not know Sword Flight?

Is this for real?

Seeing that Shen Qingyi was a bit skeptical, Chen An moved his thoughts and took the book "Sword Flight Technique" he had just bought out of his Storage Bag, placed it in front of Shen Qingyi, and said:

"Fellow Daoist Shen, I'm really not lying to you; I truly don't know Sword Flight."

"Look, this 'Sword Flight Technique' is what I just bought when I arrived at the Market; it's still brand new."

"..."

Shen Qingyi didn't speak; she took a close look and found that it was indeed as Chen An said—this "Sword Flight Technique" had just been bought.

She felt it was such a waste and couldn't help but say to Chen An, "Alchemist Chen, if you want to learn Sword Flight, you can just ask me directly; why go to the trouble of buying a book?"

Chen An looked like he had suffered a huge loss and said, "I didn't think too much at the time and just bought it. No, I have to take it back for a refund tomorrow; it hasn't been unsealed yet anyway."

After saying that, he said to Shen Qingyi, "Then... Fellow Daoist Shen, do you have time to teach me Sword Flight now?"

"Of course I can."

Shen Qingyi said readily, "Sword Flight Technique is not difficult; there's no technique to speak of. As long as your cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment stage and you have enough Spirit Power to control it, you could potentially learn it in as little as half an hour."

"That fast?"

Now it was Chen An's turn to be surprised.

Shen Qingyi nodded: "Mm, it really is that fast."

Chen An still found it hard to believe and couldn't help but voice his doubt: "Then why is the 'Sword Flight Technique' at the merchant guild still sold so expensively?"

"I don't know about that."

Shen Qingyi shook her head to indicate she didn't know; she used to be a sect disciple and didn't need to buy Dharma Spells, as there were always people to teach her.

Hearing this, Chen An felt he had suffered a massive loss and must return this "Sword Flight Technique" tomorrow.

PS: Setting out my bowl, begging for monthly tickets and recommendation tickets!