Seeing the solemnity and urgency on Wu Ge's face, Chen Shuangbai understood.
The Sixteen Demon Caves are either allies or enemies.
Even among the various human factions, there are still many disagreements; how could the forces formed by these demons possibly be harmonious among themselves?
Among the Sixteen Demon Caves, Crimson Fire Cave can be considered one of the top, but it is definitely not the number one demon cave!
It can be said that Chen Shuangbai's words were quite controversial, and if they were to spread, they could very likely cause considerable trouble for the Crimson Fire Cave.
Wu Ge was both shocked and frightened. He looked around to make sure no third-party forces appeared before letting out a long sigh of relief. Looking at Chen Shuangbai's calm demeanor, he wished he could devour him.
However, the Golden Core Sword Talisman cannot be ignored.
He could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger, knowing that he couldn't resolve this matter peacefully without taking some blood.
Having made his decision, Wu Ge said no more. He gritted his teeth and took another crystal, crimson in color, as if it contained some kind of flame. He tossed it to Chen Shuangbai again and said:
"This is a spiritual material from my Crimson Fire Cave, called Scarlet Flame Crystal. It is a superior material for forging fire-type flying swords... Let's let today's matter rest, and my Crimson Fire Cave will not bother Hexing Island in the future. What do you say?"
Chen Shuangbai knew when to stop.
After putting away the sword talisman bestowed by True Person Mei, Wu Ge still dared not approach. Instead, he waved his sleeve, and a black wind swept up the dying Wu Jiu in the sea. He gave Chen Shuangbai a deep look, as if trying to remember his appearance, and then without saying a word, he transformed into a black and red streak of light and left.
After the Demon Cultivator's aura completely disappeared...
Chen Shuangbai then withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the people below.
The white-haired old man, tears streaming down his face, stepped forward and said he wanted to host a proper banquet for Chen Shuangbai to thank him for saving his life.
Chen Shuangbai waved his hand and said, " The Crimson Fire Crow are hot-tempered. These are just empty words. There's no guarantee they won't come back to retaliate. That's all I have to say."
After saying that, Chen Shuangbai was about to leave.
Suddenly, the white-haired old man knelt down, presented an item, and said, "Thank you so much for saving my life, sir. The Wu Clan of Hexing Island has nothing to repay you with but this Flame Jade Essence. We beg you to accept it!"
Chen Shuangbai glanced at the man.
The other person's thoughts and feelings are thus understood by oneself.
I do hope I can accept it, but at the same time I'm also hoping to get rid of this "hot potato".
Chen Shuangbai was not angry.
Because this is how those who work in lower-level positions survive.
A beam of magical light descended and swept up the object.
The azure and white light rose again, engulfing Chen Shuangbai's figure, which quickly transformed into a thin line in the sky and disappeared.
They left the people on the island behind.
A younger member of the family stepped forward, approached the white-haired elder, and softly asked, "Ancestor... what's next...?"
The white-haired old man sighed softly and said, "Quickly pack up your valuables and head to the nearest immortal market."
Half a day later.
The entire island is deserted, with only ruins remaining, a testament to its former prosperity.
Chen Shuangbai found a deserted, desolate island and carefully examined the spiritual materials she had just obtained.
" Scarlet Flame Grass and Scarlet Flame Crystal... are both fire-elemental spiritual materials, which I don't need for cultivation. However, the latter can be used to refine Pill Furnace. As for the Flame Jade Essence... that's a good thing."
Flame Jade Essence, a mid-grade second-tier spiritual material, is an excellent material for both weapon crafting and cultivation, especially suitable for cultivators with fire-elemental Spirit Root.
Chen Shuangbai put it into her bag, and couldn't help but sigh.
"The wealth of this sea... truly lives up to its reputation."
Taking out the nautical chart, Chen Shuangbai examined it carefully and exclaimed in surprise, "Unbeknownst to us, we've ventured so far into the sea and are gradually approaching the Swan Immortal Market!"
After a brief moment of thought, Chen Shuangbai made up his mind to go and take a look at the Swan Immortal Market.
The swan is a type of swan.
In even earlier times, it was regarded as a white phoenix.
Whether it's a rumor or not, we don't know.
Unlike the Jade Wave Immortal Market, the Swan Immortal Market has a close relationship with the White Feather Cave and the Flying Swan Cave among the Sixteen Demon Caves. In fact, it can be said that the rise of this immortal market is largely due to the support of these two demon caves.
White Feather Cave, Flying Swan Cave, Crimson Fire Cave, and Wondrous Cloud Cave are all demon caves established by tribes of demonic birds and spirit birds.
The spirit birds of White Feather Cave and Flying Swan Cave are relatively gentle and dislike indiscriminate killing. The Swan Immortal Market is located near the territories of these two demon cave forces.
This place is not only home to human cultivators, but also to many Demon Race who have awakened their intelligence and are willing to follow order. They trade various land and sea specialties, and occasionally even rare treasures that are seldom seen in the outside world appear here.
" The Swan Immortal Market... might have traces of Spirit-Nurturing Clam!"
After a brief moment of thought, Chen Shuangbai made up her mind.
Several days later, an archipelago shrouded in a faint white spiritual mist appeared on the horizon.
From afar, one can see pavilions and towers built against the mountain, with flying eaves and brackets, their spiritual light shining through. Unlike the bustling and noisy Jade Wave Immortal Market, this place appears more elegant.
Besides human cultivators, many Demon Cultivator who still retain traces of their Demon Race heritage also mingle among the island's inhabitants, yet they coexist peacefully.
Looking up, Chen Shuangbai could see that the archipelago resembled a large white bird spreading its wings and taking flight, indicating that it was constructed using a special formation.
Chen Shuangbai did not conceal his Foundation Establishment cultivator aura. As he drew closer, two streaks of light flew over, revealing two Late Qi Refining Stage cultivators. After respectfully bowing, one of them said:
"Since the superior cultivator has arrived, please follow me to the Foundation Establishment cultivator's private room."
Chen Shuangbai has no problem with it.
As the two landed on a small, elevated plaza, Chen Shuangbai immediately spotted a tall white jade stele standing not far ahead, inscribed with the four ancient characters " Swan Immortal Market ".
There are many similar things throughout the archipelago.
With Chen Shuangbai's Divine Sense, he could clearly see the array patterns inside, which showed that these jade tablets scattered on the islands were actually an extension of another kind of array.
"With the backing of the Demon Cave, and still managing to make it so successful, they really have some skills."
The two respectfully saw Chen Shuangbai off to this point, and then parted ways.
Chen Shuangbai walked inside, and another person came up to him with a fawning smile on his face, saying with a grin, "I wonder if you've come to purchase spiritual items, sell resources, or perhaps gather information, esteemed cultivator?"
Chen Shuangbai knew that Swan Immortal Market was wary of Foundation Establishment cultivators like them, so it sent someone to accompany them to avoid some unnecessary trouble.
Chen Shuangbai cut to the chase, "Does your city have any definite information about the Spirit-Nurturing Clam?"
" Spirit-Nurturing Clam?"
The man turned and flipped through the ledger, then asked someone before returning to report, saying, "It's quite a coincidence. We don't have any live Spirit-Nurturing Clam, but two Spirit-Nurturing Clam Shell Pearl were put into storage half a month ago and haven't been sold yet. I wonder if they meet your needs?"
Chen Shuangbai was also somewhat surprised.
"That's acceptable."