Chapter 112

Many cultivators gathered around, blaming the coerced lone cultivator.

It's not that the buyer is using power to bully; you were the one who first named the price, and the other party didn't haggle and said they could buy it outright, but you then changed your mind and refused to sell— isn't that just playing with someone in bad faith?

The lone cultivator looked frightened, waving his hand with a complex expression: 'No, no, it's not like that. This book... I thought about it and it really isn't anything good, so...'

'What's good or not? Are you selling it or not?!'

'I...'

Yan Buji narrowed his eyes, stepped forward, clasped his hands, and said: 'Fellow cultivators, I've heard the whole story. Although this fellow cultivator is at fault, since the other party truly doesn't want to sell, I ask you not to press too hard. Let's consider today as making friends with you both— if this fellow cultivator goes to the Hundred Treasures Shop to buy spiritual material, I can give him a nine-tenths discount!'

'Oh? Shopkeeper Yan, do you know this guy?' Seeing Yan Buji speak, the other party, though still a bit angry, had heard of his reputation— he was quite formidable and got along well with the various shop owners around, so there was no need to embarrass him.

'We're just passing acquaintances; I don't know either of you. However, since it's improper to cause a disturbance in the market, let's settle minor matters peacefully.' Yan Buji smiled, putting on the air of a kindly old man.

'Hmph, then out of respect for Shopkeeper Yan, let's drop this matter. Brat, if you dare pull this stunt again, don't sleep too soundly tonight!' The cultivator glared at the lone cultivator behind Yan Buji, clasped his hands toward Yan Buji, and left.

Yan Buji returned the clasped-hand salute; seeing there was no fun to be had, the surrounding cultivators dispersed.

He turned around, looked at the somewhat uneasy lone cultivator, and chuckled: 'Fellow cultivator, don't blame the other for speaking harshly. If you're not sincere about doing business, don't just throw out random prices.'

Upon hearing that, he immediately lowered his head in shame.

Although Yan Buji was curious what book the fellow was selling that caused such hesitation, seeing his demeanor he didn't want to just take a look at it.

'Thank you, Shopkeeper Yan!'

'You're welcome; I'll be on my way.'

Since that's the case, I'll continue strolling nearby; today I'll just consider this a good karmic connection.

Yan Buji clasped his hands and left; the other party hastily returned the salute, and they parted.

Approaching a small vendor's stall, Yan Buji crouched down to examine a few jade slips, puzzled: 'Boss, what are you selling here— techniques?'

'Techniques? You're seriously underestimating me. To be honest, what I sell are all extremely rare extraordinary ability techniques!'

'Huh?'

Yan Buji looked bewildered: 'What are extraordinary ability techniques?'

'Hehe, Shopkeeper Yan, haven't you heard of extraordinary abilities before?'

'And who are you?' Yan Buji gave the other a strange look and clasped his hands.

The lone cultivator stroked his long beard, smiling: 'It's simple; I am Feng Feiyang, merely a lone cultivator.'

'So you're Boss Feng.'

'Don't call me boss; I'm just running a small trade. If Shopkeeper Yan doesn't mind, just call me by my name.'

'Heh, Brother Feng, you're straightforward— please call me by my name as well.' Yan Buji chuckled.

Feng Feiyang chuckled: 'To be frank, Brother Yan, my extraordinary ability techniques cannot be cultivated by ordinary cultivators; only those with exceptional innate talent have even a slight chance of succeeding.'

'Oh? If that's the case, then it seems useless to me.' Yan Buji shook his head, rose, and prepared to leave.

Hey hey hey, hehe... well, extraordinary ability techniques aren't necessarily only for those with heaven-defying talent; some can be cultivated gradually, albeit at a great cost. Of course, since they're called extraordinary abilities, they naturally have their drawbacks— Brother Yan, are you interested in learning more? Feng Feiyang, unwilling to let the fat sheep slip away, quickly added.

Yan Buji chuckled, crouched down again, and said: 'Why don't you first tell me, Brother Feng, what exactly are extraordinary abilities?'

The so-called extraordinary abilities come in many varieties. The techniques cultivators practice require incantations and the circulation of mana to activate; even familiar techniques need some time to take effect. But extraordinary abilities need none of that hassle— just a thought, and they occur automatically like a reflex!

Yan Buji blinked, doubtful: 'Really?'

Indeed it is true, but as I said, the strength of an extraordinary ability depends on one's cultivation level. Moreover, extraordinary abilities are divided into stages, from first to ninth revolution, yet their actual effects, uses, and combat power far surpass techniques of the same rank! This is not only because they are hard to train, but also because, like an Accumulation Device, extraordinary abilities require many different cultivation methods to constantly evolve new ones.

Upon hearing that, Yan Buji immediately felt a headache.

I haven't even figured out basic cultivation methods— how could I combine and innovate? And now there's extraordinary abilities......

Where would I find the time to search and try each one?

However, hearing him say that the power boost would be enormous, Yan Buji curiously asked: 'Then how does one cultivate an ordinary extraordinary ability technique?'

For example, the Bright King Technique I hold in my hand, though it has only a single layer of cultivation method, can cultivate the powerful extraordinary technique of Bright Jade Bone!' Feng Feiyang said proudly.

Bright Jade Bone?

Yan Buji recalled, and his eyes lit up: 'Isn't that the quality ranked 999th on the Thousand Mortal Physique Ranking?'

These days Yan Buji hasn't been idle, either, running around gathering news from the cultivation world— information like cultivators' legacies is easy to come by.

For instance, the Thousand Mortal Physique Ranking is one such example.

He has also looked into the Hundred-Year Bone Cultivation Ranking, the Ten Directions Immortal Endowments, and the Three Great Sacred Embryos above it; although news about immortal endowments and sacred embryos is hardly heard, from the names it seems there are ten types of immortal endowments and three types of sacred embryos.

Although Bright Jade Bone is second-to-last on the Thousand Mortal Physique Ranking, how could so many cultivators in the cultivation world possibly all possess such qualities?

There are plenty like Yan Buji, who has nothing and entered the cultivation world purely by chance and coincidence.

Although some cultivation sects won't accept those without a background, just look at the number of lone cultivators— even those with some qualities likely wouldn't catch their eye.

However, compared to Yan Buji, if one could truly acquire a mortal physique through later cultivation, it would also help accelerate one's progress.

Although Yan Buji was indeed tempted, seeing Feng Feiyang's demeanor, he also knew the Bright King Technique wasn't so easy to cultivate.

'Just tell me straight— how does one cultivate this extraordinary technique?'

'Well... it's both hard and simple. First, one needs to prepare a special medicinal liquid; after strengthening one's body with that liquid, one then comprehends the principles from Buddhist scriptures, thereby cultivating the Bright King Technique.'

'Ah?'

Yan Buji's expression changed.

Preparing the medicinal liquid is no big deal— it's just that the ingredients might be hard to find, but given his current connections, he can surely track them down.

As for the Buddhist scriptures?

Could it be that Bright King Scripture I obtained before?

Yan Buji showed a helpless expression, rose, and said: 'Brother Feng, it seems I truly have no affinity with your Bright King Technique, so....'

Hey hey hey!! Brother Yan, the Bright King Scripture can let you cultivate a mortal physique— are you really not going to consider it?

'It's not a matter of whether to consider it or not— which of those conditions you mentioned is easy to fulfill? And that Buddhist scripture won't be some long-lost lost text, will it?' Yan Buji gave a strange look.

Feng Feiyang's face turned awkward, and he said nothing.

"You see, you don't even know how you cultivated it yourself; give it to me… what use is it to me?"

"Hey Yan brother, let's call ourselves friends; whether today works or not, if you buy it I'll throw in a book of exotic techniques—how about that?"

Yan Buji rolled his eyes, sighed, "Fine, consider it repayment for you telling me about this exotic ability today. How many Spiritual Stones?"

"Hehe, not expensive—three hundred Spiritual Stones."

"Cough—hm! I think I'll leave for now; we can talk later."

"No, no, no! At least two hundred, it can't be any less!"

"One hundred and eight."

"Deal!"