The Firecloud Immortal

"Whatever the case, the fact that you're so young and have already cultivated a Sword Embryo proves that you're exceptional. I hope you'll go even further in the future and cultivate a Sword Pellet," the Red-robed Youth said calmly.

"A Sword Pellet?" Shi Yue was slightly taken aback. With a wry smile, he said, "Senior Chen, you flatter me. Sword Cultivators who can cultivate a Sword Pellet are peerless geniuses. I wouldn't dare guarantee that I can do it."

"Haha, Young Friend Li, you're truly modest. All right, enough idle talk. Disciple Liu, you may leave. I have something to discuss with Young Friend Li." The Red-robed Youth waved him away.

Liu He acknowledged the order, turned, and left, closing the door behind him.

"Young Friend Li, the Great Qin Demonic Dao destroyed Eastern Qi. Do you think your master could help the Great Tang Five Sects resist them?" The Red-robed Youth's expression turned grave as he asked solemnly.

"To be frank, Senior Chen, my master entered seclusion some time ago to risk his life in a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Late Stage. He won't be able to appear for a short while, so I'm afraid he won't be able to help with this matter," Shi Yue said apologetically.

Disappointment showed on the Red-robed Youth's face. After a moment's thought, he continued, "In that case, never mind. By the way, Young Friend Li, I'd like to reserve a one-foot length of Thousand-Year Purple Flame Bamboo. Do you have any?"

"Thousand-Year Purple Flame Bamboo? I'm sorry, Senior Chen, but Spirit Bamboo can't be reserved. The Immortal Herb Pavilion has temporarily suspended business." Shi Yue knitted his brows and tactfully declined.

Spirit Bamboo was different from Spirit Herbs. Most of the Spirit Bamboo sold on the market had no roots. For