Past Objects Obscure Themselves

The people from the Little Moon Sect, Golden Bell Sect, and Jade Mountain Sect stayed in the Suiyang Immortal Market for seven or eight days before leaving one after another.

Before departing, everyone from the three sects gave Chen Qing and Chen Ganliu, the "siblings," a signal incense. If they encountered any trouble, they could light it and pray to the sect that gifted them the incense, and someone would be sent to handle the issue.

Although Chen Qing and Chen Ganliu had become the representatives of the three sects in the Suiyang Immortal Market, their status hadn't changed much. Previously, the three sects had allowed free trade in the Immortal Market without collecting any taxes or miscellaneous fees. Their so-called temporary management mainly involved occasionally mediating disputes and informing the three sects of any significant events.

Since this position held no real power, the more than ten new cultivators who arrived also had no intention of fighting for it. They had been disciplined by the people from the three sects and no longer caused trouble. The Suiyang Immortal Market gradually returned to its usual peace.

Chen Ganliu knew that, not long from now, that person would go to the Immortal Encounter Sect. But how could he, a mere Qi Refining Layer One cultivator, change such a major trend in the cultivation world?

He couldn't even get into the Immortal Encounter Sect's mountain gate, let alone find someone from the sect to discuss the matter. Even if he could find someone, they might not believe him and could even suspect him of colluding with demonic cultivators, thus putting himself in danger.

During this period, besides cultivating, he also drew talismans. He diligently practiced the "Three Soul Stirring Talismans: Seize, Bewilder, Deceive!" and quietly refined the Soul Stirring Banner.

However, with his Qi Refining Layer One cultivation, he couldn't possibly refine the Soul Stirring Banner into the Cloud and Mist Banner. He could only plan to merge and refine this treasure after his cultivation deepened in the future.

Chen Qing had also felt a slight sense of relief during this time.

She had stayed here for a long time and only wished for a stable life like this. She no longer wanted to experience displacement. Moreover, if she left, she couldn't take this exquisite residence with her, which would be too much of a pity.

The cultivators who had long resided in the Immortal Market might not all have perished. However, knowing the danger of this place, it was only natural for people to avoid it for a while.

Chen Qing's early return was largely due to this exquisite residence, as it had cost her five Spirit Stones, and she still had some debt to repay.

Although Chen Ganliu and Chen Qing lived together, they each had their own busy affairs.

Chen Ganliu spent more time cultivating. To dedicate more time to his practice, he even entrusted Chen Qing with selling the talismans he drew, rarely leaving their residence.

When there was no market, the Suiyang Immortal Market was not lively. Chen Qing spent most of her time in their residence refining Magic Treasures. She would occasionally set up a stall every three to five days, but her business was mediocre.

As she calculated the dates, the next small market was approaching, and Chen Qing gradually became busy. Seeing that Chen Ganliu was still diligently advancing in his cultivation and only focused on practicing, she didn't try to persuade him but prepared herself.

One day, Chen Ganliu finished cultivating a round of the Azure Emperor Jia Yi Art and emerged from his meditative state. Seeing that Chen Qing was not there, he knew she must have gone to set up her stall. Suddenly, a desire to move arose from his deep stillness, and he also left their residence.

He was suddenly struck by the bustling Suiyang Immortal Market, with over a hundred cultivators coming and going, and ten times as many stalls. He finally realized, thinking, "So it's time for the small market again."

Chen Qing's stall was not far away, but he didn't go to see it. Instead, he wandered around the small market, pondering in his heart, "That Green Jade Stone is either in the hands of the long-term resident cultivators or in the hands of those coming and going to the market."

"If it's the former, it's hard to say whether it has already fallen into my hands, within those unopened storage Magic Treasures, or has not yet entered the Suiyang Immortal Market. If it's the latter, the cultivators coming to this small market at this time definitely won't have this item; I'll have to wait for an opportunity several years later."

"I have quite a bit of Talisman Coin and Spirit Stones now, but even if I buy a peerless treasure, what use would it be?"

Chen Ganliu actually saw someone selling Flying Swords. If he spent all his money, he might be able to afford one, but what use would it be? His aptitude was insufficient, and he couldn't cultivate swordsmanship.

"Unless there's some spiritual item that can help boost my cultivation."

"It's a pity that spiritual items that can boost cultivation are truly rare. I've obtained many spiritual herbs and elixirs, but none of them can improve my cultivation."

Chen Ganliu wandered around while lost in thought. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he saw two familiar faces – the young women who had bought two Blazing Fire Jade Talismans and his chair and placemat from him.

The two were browsing, not having found anything they liked. Seeing Chen Ganliu, the two girls were slightly surprised. The younger sister, who had bought things from him before, chuckled and asked, "Why aren't you doing business today?"

Chen Ganliu chuckled and replied, "I usually only sell Talismans. If I open for business, I sell everything at once. Now that my inventory is cleared, I have no business to do."

The older sister sized up Chen Ganliu for a few moments and asked, "Can the shopkeeper sell us another batch of those chairs from last time?"

Chen Ganliu gave a wry smile, spread his hands, and answered, "None at the moment."

The older sister said, "We can place a custom order for a batch."

Chen Ganliu asked, "How many chairs do you two need, and when do you need them?"

"However, there's one thing I must mention beforehand. Mortal items are not worth much. That Wind Bead from last time is still hot to the touch."

The two girls laughed together. The older sister said, "Those chairs, placemats, and cushions are truly comfortable to sit on. We've shared them with our fellow disciples, but we bought too few, not enough to go around. Therefore, we need to order ten more."

"Let's say twenty Talisman Coins for you."

Chen Ganliu said, "That's too expensive, how could it be worth that much!"

The younger sister had a good impression of him. After all, Chen Ganliu looked like a child, which naturally made people feel closer to him. She said, "My sister and I are both at Qi Refining Layer Seven cultivation. Twenty Talisman Coins is just a matter of a few breaths for us, no need to haggle like this."

"My sister and I have some other matters to attend to. You can have them ready in five days."

Although Chen Ganliu wasn't short of twenty Talisman Coins, earning money through labor felt more pleasant. Moreover, this price was almost equivalent to months of his talisman-drawing efforts, so he immediately agreed.

Talisman Coins are similar in nature to Spirit Stones and can be used to replenish True Qi.

Many cultivators who temporarily lack Spirit Stones will carry a batch of Talisman Coins. During Magical Combat, if their True Qi is insufficient, they can crush a few to replenish their spiritual power.

One Talisman Coin can only replenish True Qi once for a Qi Refining Layer One cultivator. It becomes useless after use, meaning it's a one-time item, unlike Spirit Stones which can be repeatedly used to replenish True Qi.

For this reason, for cultivators like Chen Ganliu at Qi Refining Layer One, earning Talisman Coins is incredibly difficult, while for high-level cultivators, Talisman Coins are readily available.

Chen Ganliu accepted this job, but delivery was still five days away, so he wasn't in a hurry. After parting ways with the two young women, he continued to wander around the Suiyang Immortal Market.

The previous small market had experienced a demonic calamity, resulting in many deaths. Therefore, this small market had fewer people than the last one, and there were also many unfamiliar faces.

Chen Ganliu strolled for half a day and inadvertently spotted a stall displaying seven or eight items. Among them was a sheathed short saber, no more than a few feet long, but very heavy and unremarkable, being pitch black. He couldn't help but be slightly surprised because he recognized this short saber.

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