Fang Qianyuan paid no heed to the distinction between secret and common editions. All he knew was that the three incomplete volumes in his possession seemed to possess unique value.
Elder Long said, "Since you have these three secret editions, why not hand them over in exchange for the sect's common editions? Besides the six common editions, the sect has also prepared the corresponding spirit creatures and cultivation arts for you. You certainly won't lose out."
Fang Qianyuan considered this, then said, "That is only right."
Elder Long said gladly, "I brought some other things this time as well. Please come and take a look."
Fang Qianyuan immediately followed Elder Long out of the rear courtyard to an open space outside the residence.
The elder of the Gu Clan, a local aristocratic clan, followed out of curiosity as well, intending to see exactly what Elder Long had brought Fang Qianyuan.
A group of stewards from the Azure Cloud Sect stood at attention in the clearing outside the residence. They had already unloaded several large chests from the carriage and set up a table, on which several urn-shaped Spirit-Sealing Treasures were displayed.
Fang Qianyuan's gaze shifted slightly as he examined them one by one. He discovered that none of the Spirit-Sealing Treasures bore the names of the spirit creatures within. It seemed Elder Long would have to introduce them.
Fang Qianyuan asked, "Elder Long, what spirit creatures are these? Are they the ones I need?"
Elder Long said, "There's no hurry. Take a look at this manual first."
He took a thread-bound book from inside his robe. It was a secret manual titled "Seven Kills Void-Breaking Slash."
Aristocratic clans and sects had many cultivation arts handed down through the generations. Although the crucial cultivation secrets and accumulated experience were preserved in