Broker

"Who are you?" Song Wen asked coldly, looking at the young male cultivator.

"I am Chen Er, a Rogue Cultivator who has lived in Four Symbols City since childhood. I know all the shops in the city well. I know exactly which shops Higher Vehicle good quality goods at reasonable prices and which shops have the best quality treasures. With my guidance, I will make sure that you two seniors do not spend a single Spirit Stone more than necessary," the young male cultivator said, bowing respectfully.

Song Wen nodded slightly.

Turns out he was a middleman.

However, Chen Er had a sharp eye; he could tell at a glance that he and Shan Yue were newcomers to Four Symbols City. This was enough to prove that Chen Er was a qualified broker.

"Has anyone ever observed the stone sword and comprehended a method of cultivation?" Song Wen asked.

"It is said that there were such things in the past. But I have lived in this Four Symbols City for twenty years and have never seen them with my own eyes. Every year, a large number of cultivators from other sects and Rogue Cultivator cultivate the sword path cross the ocean to come and observe the stone sword, but none of them succeed. However, quite a few sword cultivators have been noticed by the Two Forms Sect and taken in as disciples."

Chen Er said with a hint of envy in his voice.

Song Wen looked at the stone sword, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

The claim that the stone sword contains sword Cultivation Method is a lie; the real purpose is probably to attract countless cultivators to gather here, recruit cultivation geniuses, and earn Spirit Stone.

How many Spirit Stones would I need to hire you for a day?

Suddenly, Shan Yue interjected, asking a question. She seemed to be dealing with brokers for the first time and was quite curious.

"Reporting to Madam, only ten Spirit Stones are needed," Chen Er said respectfully.

Ten Spirit Stone are not cheap. Back when Song Wen first joined the Corpse Demon Sect, his monthly salary was only ten Spirit Stones.

Upon hearing the word "Madam," Shan Yue subconsciously turned her head to glance at Song Wen. Seeing that Song Wen did not correct her, her eyes immediately curved into two crescent moons.

"Okay! You're the one..."

We haven't finished talking about the Shan Yue yet.

Suddenly, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old ran over.

The woman was thin and frail, and must have just begun her cultivation, Qi Refining Level One of Qi Refining.

"Madam, let me lead the way. I only need two... no, one Spirit Stone," the woman said crisply.

"You little brat, don't you know what 'first come, first served' means?" Chen Er scolded.

The woman looked frightened and timidly stared at Chen Er, but she did not leave.

"Chen Er, the two seniors haven't agreed to hire you yet. I can naturally recommend myself to them."

After saying that, the woman ignored Chen Er and looked at Shan Yue.

"Madam, my father was injured by Bandit Cultivator and is dying. He urgently needs Spirit Stone to buy healing pills. Please, let me lead the way for you."

Perhaps it was the woman's plight that stirred a deep sense of sympathy in Shan Yue's heart, she said.

"Then it'll be you."

"Thank you, Madam, thank you, Madam..."

The woman, her face filled with gratitude and joy, kept bowing to Shan Yue.

"Madam, you've been deceived by this little girl, she..."

Seeing his business deal ruined, Chen Er still wanted to salvage it.

However, he was met with Shan Yue's cold rebuke.

"Roll!"

Chen Er could only slink away.

Shan Yue turned to look at Song Wen and said softly.

"Extreme Yin, shall we have her lead the way? If you're not satisfied, I'll give her a Spirit Stone and send her on her way."

Song Wen did not answer Shan Yue, but spoke to the woman instead.

"May I have your name?"

"My Xiao Ling," the woman said.

"You ruined Chen Er's business, aren't you afraid he'll retaliate against you later?" Song Wen asked.

A hint of panic flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes. "I... I'm not afraid. As long as Father's injuries heal, he can easily teach Chen Er a lesson."

Song Wen remained noncommittal regarding Xiao Ling's flawed answer.

"Lead the way to the largest spirit medicine in the city," Song Wen said.

Xiao Ling said, "The largest spirit medicine in the city is the Spirit Cultivation Hall of the Two Forms Sect. It's not far ahead. Please follow me, senior."

Led by the woman, Song Wen and Shan Yue soon arrived at a spirit medicine.

Just as Xiao Ling said, this shop called 'Spirit Cultivation Hall' is very large, covering several acres, and is filled with a dazzling array of various spiritual herbs.

Upon seeing the three enter the shop, a beautiful maidservant came to greet them.

"Seniors, what would you like to buy?"

She could tell at a glance that Xiao Ling was just a middleman leading the way, so she simply ignored her.

"Do you have any Azure Netherflower here?" Song Wen asked.

The Azure Netherflower is a third-tier spirit medicine, not exactly a rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but still quite rare.

This spirit medicine has limited uses; it is used as an adjunct in only a few Pill Formula.

The Azure Netherflower is not easy to find elsewhere, but the Two Forms Sect has cultivated quite a few, making it one of the Two Forms Sect's unique spirit medicine.

The Azure Netherflower is also needed to refine the Infant Spirit Pill.

Song Wen entered the Four Symbols City specifically to purchase this medicine.

"Xiao Qing, you may leave. I will receive this fellow Daoist."

The maid was about to reply when a voice suddenly interrupted her.

The newcomer was a male cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. The male cultivator addressed Song Wen Wendao.

"Fellow Daoist, I am from the Wang Chao, and serve as a steward of the Spirit Cultivation Hall. The Azure Netherflower you require is not available in our shop; not only in our shop, but in the entire Four Symbols City."

Song Wen frowned slightly. "It is said that the Two Forms Sect cultivates the Azure Netherflower, and your shop is also owned by the Two Forms Sect, so how come you don't have it?"

Wang Chao said, "Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but the Azure Netherflower has extremely demanding growing conditions and a very low yield. Every year, the sect has to set aside a portion to trade with other large forces. The remaining Azure Netherflower are barely enough to supply the sect internally, let alone be available for sale."

Song Wen asked, "Not even a single one?"

Wang Chao smiled wryly, "Could I possibly turn away a guest? This shop certainly doesn't have any Azure Netherflower."

"In that case, I'll take my leave."

Song Wen walked out of the shop, looking slightly disappointed.

After leaving the Spirit Cultivation Hall, Song Wen visited several other spirit medicine, but without exception, none of them sold the Azure Netherflower.

"Senior, I know where to find the Azure Netherflower," Xiao Ling suddenly said.

"Oh? None of the spirit medicine in the entire market have it, yet you know of places elsewhere?"

Song Wen looked down at the thin woman, his eyes filled with doubt.

Xiao Ling felt a sense of panic under Song Wen's cold gaze. She felt as if she were being stared at by a ferocious beast, and she couldn't help but back away.

"Extreme Yin, you're being far too cautious. You actually suspect a young girl who's just started cultivating."

The sudden sound of Shan Yue broke the oppressive atmosphere.

Song Wen withdrew his gaze and said coldly.

"Since you know where to find the Qingming Grass, then take us there. If we can actually buy the Qingming Grass, I will reward you."

"Okay... okay, senior, please follow me."

The woman said timidly.