Chapter 660: 660. Chapter 658: Trade at the Spirit Medicine Pavilion

660. Chapter 658: Trade at the Spirit Medicine Pavilion

Lu Yuan gave a faint smile, knowing that his advice had been accepted and that receiving a fitting response was most gratifying.

He turned and extended his hand to Steward Jin, saying, 'Thank you very much for your help and cooperation.'

Steward Jin politely shook hands with Lu Yuan, giving a slight smile, 'Mr. Lu, you're too kind; as long as it benefits the inn, we will give it our all.'

Lu Yuan and his companions settled in at the Spirit Cloud Inn, and Lu Yuan consolidated his cultivation at the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

Watching Su Liyan and Zi Xi'er adjust their conditions, he decided to go to the bustling cultivator market in the city to conduct some scouting.

The next morning, Lu Yuan and his companions arrived in the city and saw that the roadside was filled with all kinds of splendid treasures and Fobao.

Various demon beasts, demonic cultivators, and cultivators came and went endlessly, with occasional discussions and sales calls, the crowd bustling.

Lu Yuan waved his hand to have his companions stop, he carefully surveyed the surroundings, keenly noticing some abnormalities.

He silently cultivated the Five Elements Escape Technique to enhance his own vigilance, and quietly signaled Mo Di to stay alert.

Suddenly, a young cultivator pushed through the crowd and walked up to Lu Yuan.

He wore a black robe, his gaze cold and somewhat arrogant.

"Kid, where are you from?"

The young cultivator asked mockingly.

Lu Yuan smiled lightly, without evasion: 'I come from Heavenly Wind City.'

"May I ask what advice you have for me?"

The young cultivator snorted coldly: 'You people from Heavenly Wind City are truly overestimating yourselves, daring to cause trouble in Splendid Direction City.'

"Watch me clean you up."

With a wave of his hand, a blade-light that followed like a shadow flashed out, slashing toward Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan showed no panic, his figure instantly hiding within the Five Elements Escape Technique.

He raised high the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand, a flash of lightning appeared, like a streak cutting through the night sky.

Hum!

A sword cry rang out, and a blinding thunder-fire blade aura instantly unsheathed, leaving an arc in the air.

"Innate Dao Artifact!"

The young cultivator's face showed shock; although he was unwilling to admit his inability to match Lu Yuan, the power of this innate dao artifact before him made him feel unable to resist.

Boom!

The thunder-fire sword brought forth a heaven-shaking might as it slashed toward the young cultivator, for a moment earth and stone flew in all directions.

Blood danced, dust flew, sword light swirled chaotically, and afterimages scattered.

The young cultivator let out a shout, blown away by the residual force of the thunder-fire sword, and crashed heavily to the ground.

Accompanied by the young cultivator's miserable cries, the entire crowd fell into silence.

Countless gazes turned to Lu Yuan, filled with shock and awe.

Immediately afterward, a squad of Profound Heaven Gate outer sect disciples arrived at the scene.

Seeing the young cultivator collapsed on the ground in a miserable state, their faces instantly turned solemn.

One of the disciples spoke sternly: 'You daring brat, how dare you commit violence in my Splendid Direction City!'

Lu Yuan smiled lightly: 'He struck first.'

"It seems you don't know the meaning of death."

That Profound Heaven Gate outer sect disciple gave a cold humph: 'Someone will make you pay for this later.'

Having said that, he led the other disciples away from the scene.

A flash of anger and threat passed in his eyes.

The crowd immersed in silence gradually dispersed, and the bustling cultivator market returned to calm.

Lu Yuan watched the distant disappearing Profound Heaven Gate outer sect disciples, his brows slightly furrowed.

He knew that there might be considerable trouble ahead.

Lu Yuan saw off the departing Profound Heaven Gate outer sect disciples, a sense of vigilance rising in his heart.

He knew this conflict was merely the beginning, and more trouble might befall them in the future.

"Supreme Dao Ancestor, what should we do next?"

Lu Yuan looked around, trying to spot potential threats.

"Little friend, do not worry."

A gentle voice suddenly transmitted into his mind.

It turned out to be Supreme Dao Ancestor Mo Di sending him a mental message.

"I have already sent people to Splendid Direction City to inquire about the situation."

"For now, stay in the city and act as discreetly as possible."

"If you encounter any trouble, remember to contact me."

Hearing Mo Di's words, Lu Yuan felt somewhat relieved.

With the Supreme Dao Ancestor providing support from behind, they will have more countermeasures.

"Understood."

Lu Yuan responded with an affirmation.

He knew that even in an unfamiliar place, he must keep a clear mind and stay vigilant.

Thus Lu Yuan led his companions onward toward the Free Trade Market.

The Free Trade Market is located in the city's central district, business thriving, with various cultivators coming and going.

Upon entering the Free Trade Market, Lu Yuan felt a thick spiritual qi enveloping them, as if they were in a fairyland.

On the market, various precious treasures and Fobao were displayed, and colorful rosy light floated in the air.

Cultivators gathered together, exchanging spirit stones, elixirs, and Fobao.

Lu Yuan walked while observing the ever-changing scene around him.

Suddenly, his gaze stopped at a stall.

That was a shop called Ten Thousand Laws Hall, its magnificent and imposing building especially conspicuous.

This aroused Lu Yuan's great curiosity.

"Let's go take a look."

Lu Yuan said to his companions, and everyone nodded in agreement.

As they reached the shop's entrance, they heard the vendor promoting to passersby: "Ten Thousand Laws Hall has all kinds of spirit stones and immortal artifacts; it is absolutely the best place for cultivators to buy cultivation supplies!"

Lu Yuan suddenly remembered the elixir he carried on him, and decided to exchange it for more spirit stones as a precaution.

He stepped forward and smiled while negotiating with the vendor.

Then Lu Yuan took out the elixir he carried and exchanged it with the vendor.

After some haggling, both parties finally reached a deal.

Having more spirit stones, Lu Yuan felt much more at ease.

He knew these spirit stones could help him raise his cultivation level and increase his strength, playing a decisive role when facing greater challenges in the future.

Lu Yuan entered a shop called Spirit Medicine Pavilion, a large and luxuriously decorated establishment displaying various rare treasures and prepared elixirs.

Lu Yuan displayed the carefully refined elixir, causing people to marvel.

The shopkeeper Huo Ran looked at the elixir in Lu Yuan's hand, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.

He took the elixir and examined it carefully.

"This is a Spirit Qi Condensing Pill for cultivators!"

Huo Ran exclaimed in delight.

This elixir helps cultivators condense spirit qi, increase cultivation speed, and is extremely valuable to cultivators.

"Could you tell me how you refined such a fine elixir?"

Huo Ran asked curiously.

Lu Yuan smiled and explained: "I discovered a special spirit flower and herb during my cultivation, and used them to make this elixir."

Huo Ran laughed loudly: "Great!"

"I've been worried about not having a good source of goods!"

"It seems we can have more opportunities for cooperation!"

Then he placed a pile of spirit stones on the counter and turned to take down a cloud-shaped box. (End of chapter)