Cai Xianfu of the Cai Family

The Chen Family Cultivation Market is located a hundred miles away.

In a secluded clearing in the woods, moonlight filters through the sparse branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows.

Su Bai and Jiang Han sat facing each other, with several bulging Storage Bag and a pile of scattered Law Artifact, Pill, and material boxes spread out in front of them.

The two Orthodox God counting and dividing the spoils they had plundered from the Chen Family's treasury.

"This bell-shaped Upper Grade defensive magic Law Artifact should be a pair with the one related to Chen Ping's matter. The spiritual patterns are connected, and its defensive power is decent. It's perfect for you."

"I already have the Mysterious Turtle Spirit Light Shield; this item isn't a perfect match for my attributes."

Jiang Han picked up a small, antique-looking clock with a faint golden glow and handed it to Su Bai.

This bell is similar in shape to the main bell that Chen Ping used before, but its spiritual light is slightly weaker and its size is smaller. It is obviously a sub-item in a set of Law Artifact.

Su Bai took it; it felt slightly heavy in his hand, and he could sense the solid defensive Spiritual Power within.

He is in need of a reliable defensive Law Artifact, which could play an unexpected role at a critical moment.

He nodded and accepted it. "Okay."

The two of them, one after the other, quickly and efficiently divided the mountain of supplies based on their value, usability, and the difficulty of subsequent processing.

Although there were discussions during the process, there were no disputes, and they seemed to have a good understanding.

Before long, all the cultivation resources obtained from the Chen Family had been completely divided up.

Upon taking stock, the haul was more plentiful than Su Bai had initially anticipated.

The Chen Family has been entrenched in this area for nearly a century. Through Market revenue and clandestine robbery, they have accumulated a considerable fortune.

Even if the items were split 50/50 between the two, the total value of the supplies each person received was an astonishing six thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone!

Of course, this "value" is an estimate.

It included the Upper Grade Golden Bell magic Law Artifact, several mid-to-low-grade magic Low-grade Magic Artifact, a large number of low-to-mid-grade Pill, various common refining and array-setting materials, some Spirit Stone stones in cash, and some scattered Cultivation Method Jade Slip (of ordinary quality).

There aren't many things that can be immediately converted into cash or that are directly and significantly useful to Su Bai's current cultivation.

Aside from the Upper Grade Golden Bell and some Spirit Stone, most of the rest are "stock" that require time or channels to process.

"We need to liquidate these assets as soon as possible."

Su Bai weighed the pile of items he had been given and said to Jiang Han, "Especially these Law Artifact and materials; keeping them is conspicuous and takes up storage space."

Jiang Han wholeheartedly agreed, "That's right. We'll split up and go to several different cultivation Market in the Zhao Kingdom to dispose of these things in batches and exchange them for Spirit Stone."

"After you return to the Jade Mist Sect, use Spirit Stone to exchange for Contribution Points. This is the safest approach and will maximize your benefits."

The two quickly agreed on a general plan: select several Market that are moderately close in distance, of varying sizes, and relatively loosely managed; each person would be responsible for a portion of the goods; they would sell them at different times, discreetly, to avoid attracting attention by selling too much at once.

After the division was completed, the two did not linger. After a short rest, they set off for their first target Market.

Within the Zhao Kingdom, there are more than ten large and small cultivation Market. Some are run by Lineage like the Chen family, while others are maintained by the Loose Cultivator Alliance or a group of small forces.

The Inner Sect Jade Slip map in Su Bai's hand not only marked the locations of affiliated Lineage like the Cai Family that had ties to the sect, but also briefly marked the major cultivation Market within the Zhao Kingdom, saving them the trouble of searching blindly.

The first Market was relatively small and had few people.

Su Bai and Jiang Han changed into inconspicuous clothes, lowered their cultivation levels, and entered separately.

Su Bai mainly sold a few unusable Mid-grade Magic Artifact and a batch of low-grade common materials, while Jiang Han disposed of some Pill and miscellaneous items.

The shipment volume was controlled just right and did not attract any special attention from the Market management or anyone with ulterior motives.

Having successfully completed their first stop, the two met up and quickly departed for the next Market.

Just as they were about to reach the outskirts of the second Market, Jiang Han suddenly stopped, a strange look flashing across his face.

He listened intently to something, his lips moving slightly as if communicating with the distance in some special way, his expression gradually becoming serious and urgent.

"Yes, understood. I'll be there right away!"

Jiang Han whispered something to the Void, then severed the connection.

He turned to Su Bai, his face showing apology and a hint of helplessness. "Senior Brother Su, I'm sorry, I have some urgent business to attend to and must leave immediately. I can no longer help you with the remaining supplies."

Su Bai's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately guessed the reason. "Is there some action from the Immortal Palace?"

Jiang Han nodded slightly, but did not reveal any further details, only saying, "We were summoned at the last minute; the situation seems rather urgent. I must get to the rendezvous point as soon as possible."

Su Bai the Immortal Palace's style of operation and confidentiality requirements, so he didn't ask any more questions. He simply nodded and said, "In that case, you may go. Be careful in everything you do."

"Take care, Senior Brother Su. This collaboration was very pleasant! I hope there will be opportunities in the future."

Jiang Han bowed respectfully to Su Bai, a sincere smile on his face.

Without hesitation, he summoned his Law Artifact, channeled his Spiritual Power, and transformed into a streak of Purple Light, hurtling off in a direction completely different from the planned Market, quickly disappearing into the horizon.

Su Bai stood there, watching Jiang Han's figure disappear completely, until he could no longer sense any fluctuations in Jiang Han's Spiritual Power, before turning his gaze away.

After a moment's thought, he realized that although Jiang Han's sudden departure had disrupted the original plan, he could handle the remaining supplies himself; he would just need to visit a few more places and be more cautious.

"That's fine; acting alone actually makes me more flexible."

Su Bai muttered to himself, then mounted his Azure Dragon Sword, changed direction, and headed alone to the next cultivation Market.

In the following days, Su Bai became even more cautious.

He changed into several different sets of clothes, and even used simple illusion magic to slightly adjust his facial features and aura (his illusion magic at the Qi Refining Stage was rudimentary, but sufficient to deal with the rough probing of ordinary Cultivator), and traveled to four other cultivation Market of varying sizes within the territory of the Zhao Kingdom.

He no longer pursued selling large quantities of items at once, but instead took out only two or three Law Artifact or a small amount of materials each time, mixing them with the stalls of ordinary independent cultivators, or choosing to conduct small transactions with different shops.

Although the process is a bit cumbersome and takes longer, it is safe and reliable.

After five days, Su Bai finally cleared out all the valuable but troublesome "stock" and exchanged it for real Spirit Stone.

He left behind only the Upper Grade Golden Bell Law Artifact and some odds and ends that he thought might be useful or inconvenient to sell.

At this moment, the number of Low-grade Spirit Stone in his Storage Bag had reached an astonishing figure: over eleven thousand!

This does not include the five thousand Spirit Stone he already possessed, nor the sect's payment that he was about to reclaim from the Cai Family.

"It's time to go to the Cai Family and complete the sect's mission."

Su Bai felt a sense of certainty and an unprecedented sense of fulfillment.

With resources at hand, we have plenty of confidence.

He took out the Jade Slip map, confirmed the location of the Cai Family family's cultivation Lineage, and then summoned the Azure Dragon Sword, which transformed into a streak of azure sword light, speeding towards his destination.

The Cai Family was located on an unnamed hill on the edge of the Zhao Kingdom state.

Although this mountain is not high or steep, its terrain is gentle and its vegetation is lush. At the foot of the mountain, there is a miniature Spirit Vein that nourishes it.

The Cai Family ancestors used this land to cultivate dozens of acres of spiritual fields and several small spirit medicine gardens. For generations, they made a living by planting and selling low-grade spiritual grains and herbs. Although they were not wealthy, they were stable and peaceful.

Because the Cai Family has been kind and virtuous for generations and has managed their businesses wisely, they have always had a good reputation in the cultivation circles of the Zhao Kingdom.

In addition to its connection with the Jade Mist Sect, many high-ranking officials and nobles in the mortal world of the Zhao Kingdom, once they learn that their families may have descendants with immortal potential, often spare no expense to pull strings and find ways to send their children to the Cai Family to test their Spirit Root.

The hope was that through the Cai Family, they could be sent to the Jade Mist Sect Immortal Sect, bringing glory to their family.

The Cai Family has found eight young men with Spirit Root.

Two of them were members of the Cai Family family clan, five were descendants of powerful nobles from the Zhao Kingdom, and only one was a child from an ordinary farming family whom Cai Family Cultivator had accidentally discovered while traveling.

Because of its decent Spirit Root quality (Three Spirit Root), it was also included, which can be considered as forming a good connection.

They waited and waited, but the Disciple the Jade Mist Sect who were supposed to guide them never arrived.

One day, two days, three days... As time went by, the Cai Family gradually went from initial anticipation to anxiety, and even began to panic.

Cai Xianfu, the Family Head of the Cai Family, is a Qi Refining Layer Nine Cultivator is nearly 60 years old. He has a kind face, but at this moment his brows are furrowed with deep worry. Every day, he personally guards the high platform in front of the ancestral home, gazing into the distance, hoping that the Escape Light that represents hope will appear.

"Could something have happened on the way?"

"Is it because the Jade Mist Sect is too busy with affairs and has forgotten about our Cai Family?"

"Or perhaps, the sect has some grievance against our Cai Family?"

Various uneasy speculations began to grow in the minds of the Cai Family.

This morning, after Su Bai had spent three days in Anran Town and another five or six days dealing with the Chen family's supplies.

A swift yet steady cyan Sword Light finally arrived from the horizon, piercing through the morning mist and landing steadily on the wide, bluestone-paved Training Ground in front of the Cai Family home.

The Sword Light faded, revealing a handsome young Cultivator dressed in Mysterious Black robes with silver trim, with a tall and upright figure. It was Su Bai.

Cai Xianfu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into his stomach when he saw the familiar attire of inner disciple the Jade Mist Sect and the other person's calm demeanor.

His face instantly lit up with a relieved smile, and he hurriedly stepped forward to greet the other party. Although his cultivation level was two levels higher than the other party's, his attitude was extremely humble.

"Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps a highly accomplished disciple of the Jade Mist Sect who has come to guide Disciple?"

Cai Xianfu bowed respectfully, his tone both courteous and eager.

Su Bai sheathed his Azure Dragon Sword, stepped forward, returned the greeting with a cupped hand, and said in a clear voice, "Indeed, I am Su Bai, inner disciple of the Jade Mist Sect Cloud Sect. I have been ordered by the sect to come and guide the eight Spirit Root Disciple found by the Cai Family to the Sect Gate."

"Are you the Family Head the Cai Family?"

"It is indeed I, Cai Xianfu!"

Cai Xianfu's smile widened, and he stepped aside to invite, "Fellow Daoist Su, you must be tired from your journey. Please come in for tea and a rest."

"I will immediately order someone to bring the children to meet you, fellow Daoist."

Su Bai hesitated for a moment. He had come all the way from Chen Family Market. Although he had not experienced any battles, he was still somewhat tired from several days of travel and vigilance.

Having a cup of tea might help calm me down, and I can also see how the Cai Family's attitude is.

He nodded and said, "Very well, then I'll trouble Family Head."

"Fellow Daoist Su, you're too kind! Please, please, please!" Cai Xianfu personally led the way, inviting Su Bai into a VIP Hall in the Cai Family home, which was elegantly decorated and exuded a scholarly atmosphere.

Fragrant tea had already been prepared in the hall.

The maidservant served the Spirit Tea and then respectfully withdrew.

The tea soup was clear and the aroma was delicate, indicating it was a high-quality Cloudmist Spirit Tea, which showed the Cai Family's hospitality.

Su Bai took a sip; the tea was fragrant and its Spiritual Power was gentle, indeed having a calming effect.

He put down his teacup, and without exchanging pleasantries, took out the Storage Bag containing the supplies ordered by the Cai Family from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"Family Head, please inspect."

"These are the Spirit Pills and Law Artifact your Lineage purchased from our sect. The list is here." Su Bai also pushed over a Jade Slip containing a detailed list.

Cai Xianfu's eyes lit up, and his face lit up with even more joy.

These supplies are of paramount importance to the Cai Family, especially the two custom-made Mid-grade Magic Artifact suitable for the Cai Family's Cultivation Method and the large quantity of Pill, which are the guarantee for the Lineage to cultivate its descendants and improve its strength in the coming years.

He quickly took the Storage Bag and Jade Slip slip, and immersed his Spiritual Sense into them to quickly count and verify them.

A moment later, Cai Xianfu raised his head, beaming. "The quantity and quality are exactly as agreed! Fellow Daoist Su is meticulous in his work; I admire you!"

As he spoke, he took out a bulging Storage Bag that he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Su Bai with both hands, "Fellow Daoist Su, these are the Spirit Stone used to purchase the goods. Please take a look."

Su Bai took it, scanned it with his Spiritual Sense, and the total was correct.

He nodded and put the Storage Bag away. "The Spirit Stone are correct."

Seeing this, Cai Xianfu's smile grew even warmer, and he magically produced another, smaller Storage Bag, handing it to Su Bai once more.

His tone became even more polite. "Fellow Daoist Su has gone to great lengths, traveling thousands of miles for the sake of my Cai Family's affairs; you have truly worked hard."

"This small token of my appreciation is a little 'tea money' to help you relax on your journey, Fellow Daoist Su. It's not much and I hope you won't find it offensive."

Oh? There's extra compensation?

Su Bai raised an eyebrow slightly.

He didn't stand on ceremony and took it. He probed it with his Spiritual Sense and found fifty Low-grade Spirit Stone, neatly arranged inside.

Fifty Spirit Stone are indeed nothing to Su Bai, who now possesses a large sum of money and has broadened his horizons.

However, if an ordinary inner disciple were to perform such a task, this would be a substantial extra income, almost equivalent to half of the Mission Reward (one hundred Contribution Points).

As rumored, the Cai Family is indeed adept at interpersonal relationships, tactful in their dealings, and generous with their influence.

This "sensible" quality makes her quite comfortable to be around.

"You're too kind, Family Head."

Su Bai did not refuse, accepting it readily with a faint smile on his face. "In that case, it would be impolite to refuse."