May 31, 2023 Author: True Person Tashue
Chapter 56: The Secrets of the Cave Guest
The sales jargon of "not for sale to ordinary people" and "exclusively preserved" couldn't deceive even the old folks in the era of Gao Xian.
The sleazy appearance of the shopkeeper made it even harder for Gao Xian to trust him.
"Can I take a look first?" Gao Xian said.
The shopkeeper took out a yellowed scroll from his bosom and handed it to Gao Xian, "This scroll, 'The Secrets of the Cave Guest,' is a fine product that leaked from the Hehuan Sect. Just by learning one or two spells from it, it is enough to let fellow cultivators roam freely in the world of flowers..."
Gao Xian took the scroll and quickly flipped through it, indeed finding several methods of cultivating the Yellow and Red Qi.
The so-called Yellow and Red Qi cultivation was the path of dual cultivation of Yin and Yang.
However, for low-level cultivators, they could not comprehend the profoundness of dual cultivation of Yin and Yang.
The Yellow and Red Qi cultivation gradually degraded into a means of seduction and enhancing desires.
Gao Xian possessed the "Wind and Moon Mirror" and the "Human Dao Divine Light," he felt that the Yellow and Red Qi techniques might be useful for him.
At the very least, it could add some new elements, perhaps creating something unique.
"How much is it?" Gao Xian asked.
He wasn't sure if the spells were effective, and it seemed unnecessary to fabricate such low-level Yellow and Red Qi techniques.
"This is a secret technique leaked from the Hehuan Sect, and it cannot be sold for less than ten spirit stones," the shopkeeper said.
Before the shopkeeper could finish his sentence, Gao Xian handed back the scroll of "The Secrets of the Cave Guest."
Seeing Gao Xian about to leave, the shopkeeper hurriedly stopped him, "Fellow cultivator, why the rush? I'll give you a discount, how about eight spirit stones?"
"Two spirit stones," Gao Xian bargained. "Including that local magnetic wheel for two spirit stones."
The shopkeeper was starting to get anxious, "This is impossible, it can't be less than eight spirit stones."
"Two spirit stones."
...
After several rounds of bargaining, Gao Xian insisted on two spirit stones, leaving the shopkeeper somewhat helpless. "Alright, I haven't opened for business today, seeing that we have a good affinity, I'll give it to you for four spirit stones."
He added, "If you don't want it, forget it, I can't go any lower."
"Alright," Gao Xian felt the price was acceptable.
Reluctantly, the shopkeeper handed the manual to Gao Xian, "This transaction is a loss for me, but it's fate that we have a good affinity."
Gao Xian sneered, such hand-copied manuals had minimal cost.
If he could sell it for four spirit stones, the shopkeeper could be secretly pleased.
In the end, Gao Xian also asked the shopkeeper to spare two novels, just to criticize them when he got back, with no other intentions.
This successful negotiation left Gao Xian in a very good mood.
In business, one should be like the shopkeeper at the Golden Book Hall.
If everyone were like the shopkeeper at the Cloud Cloth Shop, it would drive people crazy.
Satisfied, Gao Xian left the Golden Book Hall.
He took a detour to see his new home, where a few people were busy in the courtyard, so he didn't go in.
In the world of cultivation, some low-level cultivators learned skills like building houses, farming, cooking, and other ordinary skills.
These seemingly ordinary skills had their unique techniques.
Without specialized training, ordinary cultivators would find it difficult to grasp the essence.
Gao Xian didn't understand this, so he didn't go in to avoid causing trouble.
Thinking that he would be able to move into his new house in a few days, there was no need to spend so much on buying a Qingyun robe.
It was just a bit cold, and Gao Xian believed he could endure it.
On his way back, Gao Xian passed through the main street.
It was the warmest time of the day, and the wind had calmed down.
The stall owners along the street became lively, enthusiastically calling out to passersby.
Initially uninterested in these street vendors, Gao Xian's mind changed when he saw a chubby vendor.
Mainly because the vendor was holding a bronze hairpin in the shape of a lotus flower, with an ancient and elegant design, exuding an indescribable charm.
Gao Xian found it hard to describe this feeling, but he had great faith in the Divine Artifacts.
He trusted his intuition.
He casually asked, "Friend, how much for this item?"
The chubby vendor smiled and said, "Friend, you have a good eye. This Qinglian hairpin can protect the mind, ward off evil, and avoid impurities. It is a treasure for us cultivators to protect ourselves and cultivate..."
Gao Xian rolled his eyes.
It was just a low-level magical tool, but the chubby vendor made it sound extravagant.
If it weren't for the fact that he saw the uniqueness of the Qinglian hairpin, he wouldn't have listened to the vendor's nonsense.
Pretending to be impatient, Gao Xian asked, "How many spirit stones?"
The chubby vendor raised his chubby palm and said, "Fifty spirit stones, take it or leave it."
"Deal."
This time, Gao Xian didn't haggle.
He was mainly afraid that the chubby vendor would play tricks, so he took out fifty spirit stones from his pouch.
The chubby vendor was surprised.
Was this person not going to negotiate at all? He was a bit at a loss.
Watching Gao Xian hurriedly leave, the chubby vendor couldn't help but shake his head.
This person was indeed interesting!
As night fell, the chubby vendor packed up his stall and returned to a rundown courtyard in the Feima District.
Inside the room, a few people were drinking and eating.
The leading female cultivator was quite beautiful, wearing a blue robe with a long sword at her waist.
She seemed a bit tipsy, with rosy cheeks and watery eyes.
The chubby vendor didn't dare to look at her for too long.
Yao Qingshuang had high cultivation and ruthless methods, not someone he could mess with.
He approached Yao Qingshuang and said, "Fourth Lord, a young man bought the Qinglian hairpin without bargaining."
The chubby vendor quickly added, "I think he's just in the Qi Refining stage."
Yao Qingshuang sneered, "If he's so rich, that's good. Tonight, we'll go and make some easy money from him."
The two cultivators at the table became excited, "Let's teach him a lesson!"
"A Qi Refining stage brat, who knows how much profit we can make!"
Yao Qingshuang said to the chubby vendor, "Have some food, we'll make a move at the hour of the pig."
The chubby vendor was a bit worried, "Isn't it too early?"
"It's so cold, no one will be out at night. The patrol team won't come out either. What's there to be afraid of?"
Yao Qingshuang's eyes flashed with a chilling killing intent.
The chubby vendor turned pale with fear.
He dared not speak again, only nodding repeatedly.
Finishing the leftovers on the table, the chubby vendor ate until he was full.
In the center of the Feima District, there was a huge bronze bell that rang every hour, providing a rough time reference for many cultivators.
Yao Qingshuang and her group lived in a location far from the central street, but Yao Qingshuang's keen hearing could catch the sound of the bell.
"The time has come, let's go."
Yao Qingshuang called a few people, draped herself in a cloak, and led the way out.
The others quickly followed.
The heavy snow had just stopped, leaving everything covered in white.
Under the moonlight, the night was clear and bright.
Fortunately, the cold wind was howling, and there were no pedestrians on the road.
Yao Qingshuang held a bronze hairpin, which was part of a set with the Qinglian hairpin, with a subtle connection between them.
She had the chubby vendor sell the Qinglian hairpin to target a wealthy cultivator.
Even if the other party was in the later stages of Qi Refining, she wasn't afraid.
With a plan in mind, she could always deal with the opponent.
Dealing with a Qi Refining stage cultivator would be much easier.
Just rush in and kill them.
Following the guidance of the bronze hairpin, Yao Qingshuang quickly found Gao Xian's home.
Yao Qingshuang noticed that the courtyard was dilapidated, and the location was relatively remote.
She looked at the chubby vendor, "This person doesn't seem wealthy, does he?"
On such a freezing day, the chubby vendor was already sweating profusely, and he hurriedly explained, "He handed over the spirit stones very readily. I would never deceive Fourth Lord."
Yao Qingshuang snorted.
She said to her two subordinates, "Since we're here, let's make a move later. Be careful, don't mess up."
The two fierce men were full of confidence, "Rest assured, Fourth Lord!"
"Leave it to us..."
(End of this chapter)