Jiang Lu tossed the demonic beast's crystal core to Cutie, dusted herself off, and rose to her feet.
She held a spirit sword in her left hand, while spiritual power flickered at the fingertips of her right. With a light swipe beside the blade, the blood droplets on it fell to the ground.
Looking at the spirit sword, now chipped in several more places, she sighed.
This was already her sixth spirit sword. She still needed to find an artifact refiner and forge her natal sword as soon as possible. Though these spirit swords were not worth much, only by possessing a natal artifact could a cultivator unleash their greatest strength.
After training in the forest for several months, she had finally emerged from the Illusory Forest. Her foundation was now stable, and next time, she could advance directly.
Chi Bo had sent word that there would be an auction in Myriad New City, with quite a few good items available. She could go take a look; perhaps something there would help her.
Most importantly, it was time for her to show her face. Elder Ye's personal disciple had not appeared before the public for months, and Elder Ye himself had not appeared either. The outside world was buzzing with speculation. Even the disciples within the Medicine King Pavilion questioned whether the news was true.
Besides, this was an auction held by her own Medicine King Pavilion. It was the perfect chance to broaden her horizons and, incidentally, make those people shut up.
Jiang Lu entered the bounds of Myriad New City. From the moment she stepped into this area, she knew it was not something West River City could compare to. This was a Level Four city. Within its territory, Qi Refinement lineages were as numerous as the hairs