Chapter 125

After finishing his promotion, Yan Buji went downstairs, pushed open the door and started doing business.

Terms: Yan Buji

"Yo, Shopkeeper Yan? Where's your assistant?"

Terms: Shopkeeper Yan (Shopkeeper Yan? Actually "Shopkeeper Yan" is a title: Shopkeeper Yan. But it's not a separate name; it's referencing Yan Buji. Should we list "Yan Buji" only? Probably not needed to list "Yan Buji" again. But we could list "Yan Buji" as the character; "Shopkeeper Yan" is not a separate entity. We'll ignore.)

"He's gone on business; what does the customer need?" Yan Buji saw a wandering cultivator arrive, chuckled and said.

Terms: Wandering cultivator (generic cultivator) not named.

He wouldn't casually gossip about Liu Yun's affairs; even if someone noticed that Liu Yun had been taken away by Wei Zifeng and had some suspicions, it wouldn't matter as long as he didn't spread rumors.

Terms: Liu Yun, Wei Zifeng

The wandering cultivator looked around, then asked in a low voice: "Boss Yan, do you have any fire sand?"

Terms: Boss Yan, Fire Sand

"Fire sand? That's something only cultivators of the Fire Bear Sect can use; I don't have any in my shop."

Terms: Fire Sand, Fire Bear Sect

"Huh? Why is everyone saying that the Hundred Treasures Shop is connected to the Fire Bear Sect and can get good stuff?" the wandering cultivator asked curiously.

Terms: Market (generic), Hundred Treasures Shop, Fire Bear Sect

Yan Buji raised his eyebrows: "Maybe someone's spreading rumors; if we really had it, wouldn't we already have it on the shelves?"

Terms: Yan Buji

"Haha, that's right."

No terms.

After the wandering cultivator bought a few stalks of spiritual materials and left, Yan Buji frowned.

Terms: Spiritual Material, Yan Buji

"It must be that Wei Zifeng's identity has been leaked; let's wait for him to come and explain this."

Terms: Wei Zifeng

Before Yan Buji could think of what to say, Wei Zifeng rushed to the Hundred Treasures Shop in a fluster, seeing Yan Buji at the counter: "Come on, don't open the shop yet, follow me!" Wei Zifeng looked very anxious as he called out.

Terms: Yan Buji, Wei Zifeng, Hundred Treasures Shop

Yan Buji stared, puzzled, and asked: "What's wrong, boss? What's so urgent?"

Terms: Yan Buji

"The External Affairs Elder of the Fire Bear Sect, Bai Li Huo, has arrived!"

Terms: Fire Bear Sect, External Affairs Elder, Bai Li Huo

"Huh?!"

No terms.

Yan Buji's eyes lit up, and he immediately went out and closed the door.

Terms: Yan Buji

Following Wei Zifeng all the way to Third Street, they arrived at the Enforcement Squad's manor, and Yan Buji raised his eyebrows.

Terms: Wei Zifeng, Third Street, Enforcement Squad, Yan Buji

"Boss, has there been a response to the matter I mentioned earlier?"

Terms: Boss (generic)

"Exactly! I can't explain it alone; since you brought it up, I informed the sect master, and he sent Elder Bai Li to discuss it with you."

Terms: Sect Master, Elder Bai Li Huo

"That's truly an honor!" Yan Buji exclaimed happily.

Terms: Yan Buji

Wei Zifeng smiled, then oddly glanced at Yan Buji: "I've only been gone a few days; how did you suddenly increase your strength again?"

Terms: Wei Zifeng, Yan Buji

"I've gained a bit here and there, and I still need to thank the boss for the spiritual stones." Yan Buji laughed.

Terms: Spiritual Stone, Yan Buji

Wei Zifeng waved his hand: "Forget it, you have your own opportunities; my little help doesn't count for much."

Terms: Wei Zifeng, Yan Buji (implied)

"Don't say that, boss; without your support, I probably wouldn't have improved so easily." Yan Buji said sincerely, clasping his hands.

Terms: Boss (generic), Yan Buji

Wei Zifeng also smiled satisfactorily: "Alright, let's go."

Terms: Wei Zifeng

"Mm!"

No terms.

Upon entering the Enforcement Squad, most of its cultivators recognized Wei Zifeng and waved at him.

Terms: Enforcement Squad, Wei Zifeng

Wei Zifeng waved back, leading Yan Buji all the way into the Enforcement Squad's main hall.

Terms: Wei Zifeng, Yan Buji, Enforcement Squad

As soon as he entered, Yan Buji saw a middle-aged man about his age seated in the chief position, with a powerful Lianqi Peak cultivator standing beside him!

Terms: Yan Buji, Lianqi Peak (cultivation stage), cultivator (generic)

The two were Elder Bai Li Huo and the captain of the Enforcement Squad, Yang Mao.

Terms: Elder Bai Li Huo, Enforcement Squad, Captain, Yang Mao

Yan Buji knew Yang Mao; seeing him, he dared not speak, standing obediently to the side.

Terms: Yan Buji, Yang Mao

Seeing the two arrive, Bai Li Huo laughed and said: "Wei Junior Nephew, is this the shopkeeper you hired to watch the store?"

Terms: Bai Li Huo, Junior Nephew Wei (Wei Zifeng), shopkeeper

Yan Buji hastily clasped his hands, lowered his posture, and said: "I am a mere wandering cultivator, Yan Buji; I have paid my respects to Elder Bai Li Huo."

Terms: Wandering cultivator (generic), Yan Buji, Elder Bai Li Huo

Bai Li Huo smiled, waved his hand, and said: "Please have a seat."

Terms: Bai Li Huo

"Yes, Elder!"

Terms: Elder

Wei Zifeng and Yan Buji sat to the side; Bai Li Huo glanced at Yan Buji a few times, noticing a strong Buddhist aura on this wandering cultivator, and exclaimed in surprise:

Terms: Wei Zifeng, Yan Buji, Wandering cultivator (generic), Buddhist (optional)

"Do you practice a Buddhist cultivation method?"

Terms: Buddhist cultivation method (generic)

"I suppose so..." Yan Buji said, feigning a grim expression.

No new terms.

Wei Zifeng couldn't help laughing out loud: "Elder Bai Li, my shopkeeper was recently deceived into practicing some foreign technique; I guess he's still practicing it, so that's how it is."

Terms: Elder Bai Li Huo, shopkeeper (generic), foreign technique (generic)

"Oh? I see your skin, muscles, and bones are crystal clear and translucent like jade; could it be that foreign technique, the Ming Wang Skill?"

Terms: Ming Wang Technique (foreign technique), Bai Li Huo

"Yes, the Ming Wang Technique is said to cultivate a Ming Jade Body and Bones; I spent a considerable price practicing it for a while, only to be told by the boss that the aptitude gained is also false..." Yan Buji said helplessly.

Terms: Ming Wang Technique, Ming Body Jade Bone, Boss (generic)

However, Yan Buji knows that although his Ming Jade Body and Bones were acquired through postnatal practice of that foreign technique, due to the Martial Dao Profound Skill, it is actually very close to a true mortal's aptitude!

Terms: Ming Body Jade Bone, Martial Dao Profound Skill, mortal body (generic)

This isn't surprising; the underlying principles are also the result of Yan Buji's gradual accumulation.

Terms: Yan Buji

Bai Li Huo glanced at Yan Buji a few times; his sharp gaze seemed to want to see through him.

Terms: Bai Li Huo, Yan Buji

Yan Buji felt cold all over; even noticing Bai Li Huo's stare, he dared not say more.

Terms: Yan Buji, Bai Li Huo

However, he also feared that his left eye and Martial Dao internal skill might be exposed, causing unnecessary trouble.

Terms: left eye, Martial Dao internal skill

"What pupil technique have you trained in your left eye?" Bai Li Huo asked, frowning.

Terms: left eye (generic), Pupil Technique, Bai Li Huo

Yan Buji took a deep breath.

Terms: Yan Buji

"As expected, I can't hide it!"

No terms.

After all, he's an elder of the Fire Bear Sect, surely possessing Foundation Establishment cultivation; such prowess is still beyond what a mere Lianqi Phase cultivator like him can comprehend.

Terms: Fire Bear Sect, Elder, Foundation Establishment Stage, Lianqi Phase

However, Yan Buji is confident that no one will discern the source of his pupil technique; at worst, using abnormal materials for cultivation might reveal it.

Terms: Yan Buji, Pupil Technique, Abnormal Material

But there's no way around it; the origin of the abnormal material is hard to explain, yet now he must directly say: "Elder, your gaze is like a torch; I have indeed cultivated a pupil technique."

Terms: Abnormal Material, Elder, Pupil Technique

"Hmm, your cultivation is low, but having a Buddhist cultivation method combined with your Ming Jade Body and Bones is not a bad choice. However, the pupil technique is unnecessary." Bai Li Huo seemed indifferent, also not noticing anything unusual about Yan Buji's left eye.

Terms: Buddhist cultivation method (generic), Ming Body Jade Bone, Pupil Technique, Bai Li Huo, left eye (generic)

Yan Buji immediately rose, hastily clasped his hands, and said: "Thank you for your guidance, Elder; I will certainly keep it in mind."

Terms: Yan Buji, Elder

"Haha, alright, I didn't come to you for these matters. Just tell me: how are the benefits of the resources our Fire Bear Sect provides to you mountain‑down merchants?"

Terms: Fire Bear Sect, mountain‑down merchants (generic)

Seeing that the other party wasn't fixated on his left eye, Yan Buji relaxed, clasped his hands, and said: "If Fire Bear Sect resources are brought to the market for sale through me, first, our reputation will rise. Second, the sect's specialty fire sand is also a treasure many wandering cultivators need; pricing will naturally require careful calculation before a selling price can be set. However, I can guarantee here that after I handle the sales, ninety percent of the revenue will be turned over; we merchants will keep only ten percent as management and labor fees."

Terms: Yan Buji, left eye, Fire Bear Sect, market, Fire Sand, wandering cultivator, resources

"Only keep ten percent? How much can you earn then?" Bai Li Huo asked lightly.

Terms: Bai Li Huo

Yan Buji gave a slight smile: "To receive the favor of the Fire Bear Sect's elders and disciples is already enough."

Terms: Yan Buji, Fire Bear Sect, Elder, disciples (generic)

"Hahahaha."

No terms.

Bai Li Huo burst out laughing, and Wei Zifeng beside him also clicked his tongue in amazement.

Elder Baili is not an easy person to talk to; before, asking him for some Spiritual Material and spiritual medicine was like his mother had died. If it weren't for the Sect Master's connection, he wouldn't have given it to me, and now I'm actually happy?

Baili Huo looked at Yan Buji, then suddenly said, "But, no!"