Disguised as a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, Jing Wen arrived at the largest shop in the Heavenly Star Sect's Market-the Heavenly Star Tower.
It was not only the largest shop in the Market but also directly owned by the Heavenly Star Sect, and thus stocked all manner of precious resources.
The moment Jing Wen stepped into the Heavenly Star Tower, the fluctuations of his late Foundation Establishment spiritual power silenced the entire hall.
The disciple stationed at the entrance focused his gaze, then hurried forward and bowed. "Senior, please follow me to the VIP rooms on the second floor."
The carved wooden doors closed softly, like butterfly wings folding together, shutting out the boiling clamor below.
Within the private room, cold, muted light rippled across jade floor tiles. Soft black fox pelts covered the rosewood chairs, while a bronze Boshan incense burner at the center of the table breathed out wisps of ambergris incense, its curling smoke resembling rising clouds and mist.
An attendant was already waiting inside. Seeing Jing Wen enter, he hurriedly gestured toward the seat of honor. "Senior, please take a seat."
Once Jing Wen had sat down, the attendant lowered his hands respectfully. "What might you be looking for, Senior?"
"Does your establishment stock magical artifacts for testing spiritual roots?" Jing Wen lightly tapped the armrest, his gaze sweeping over the furnishings.
A gleam flashed in the attendant's eyes, and his smile broadened. "Yes, we have three kinds: the Spirit-Testing Stone Stele, the Spirit-Testing Stone, and the Spirit-Testing Ball. Which would you prefer, Senior?"
Seeing Jing Wen's questioning look, the attendant immediately explained in detail. "The Spirit-Testing Stone Stele provides the most detailed results. It can identify not only spiritual root attributes but also their purity, degree of mutation, and more.
"However..."
He hesitated briefly. "It