The Azure Extremity Sect Immortal Wind Sword is the treasure of the Cangji Sect. Qi Xianyu's master is Xia Yuntao, the sect leader of the Azure Extremity Sect. He dotes on this disciple. Qi Xianyu's parents are also famous cultivators in Linming Planet. They are close friends with Xia Yuntao. This Immortal Wind Sword was a gift from Xia Yuntao to Qi Xianyu Nascent Soul Realm.
Li Qiang immediately discerned Qi Xianyu's cultivation level, discovering that he already possessed the power of the Early Leaving the Body Stage. In the Cultivation Realm, reaching the Leaving the Body Realm is considered an achievement, no wonder Qi Xianyu was so arrogant.
Countless pale golden rays of light surrounded the Qi Xianyu. Li Qiang had never seen a flying sword in such a form before, and he immediately sensed its power.
Qi Xianyu manipulated the flying sword with a magic hand gesture, a smug look on his face, and said, "Please enlighten me!" The flying sword suddenly transformed into a thin golden thread, flying and swirling in the hall, bringing with it gusts of wind, as if countless sharp blades were rapidly tearing through the void, making a "whooshing" sound.
Li Qiang nodded and smiled, "It is indeed a fine flying sword. It uses Heavenly Gold Sand as its blade and has Entangling Silk Formation inside. Hmm, it seems to have also cultivated the Soul of Water, making it full of Spiritual Qi. Not bad, not bad." He casually mentioned the characteristics of the Immortal Wind Sword.
Xuanyuan Yiqing didn't understand, and asked in confusion, "Brother Muzi, do you know how to forge weapons?"
Qi Xianyu was greatly surprised. Li Qiang had identified the characteristics of the Immortal Wind Sword with just one glance. Such insight was extraordinary and could not be achieved without a profound understanding of weapon crafting. Although he was proud, he still admired skilled cultivators.
He sheathed his Immortal Wind Sword and said, "I didn't expect Brother Muzi to have such a discerning eye. Impressive." After a pause, he added solemnly, "I'd like to make friends with you. I wonder if Brother Muzi would do me the honor?"
Li Qiang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Good, Young Sect Master doesn't mind that I'm a stranger. Muzi else can I say? Hehe, I've met Brother Qi." He knew young masters like Qi Xianyu best. As long as you gave him face, it was easy to become friends. However, such friends rarely became life-and-death confidants.
Qi Xianyu was actually quite nervous, afraid that Li Qiang would refuse outright, which would be too embarrassing for him. Hearing Li Qiang's reply, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Don't be so polite, haha, come! Come! Let me show Brother Muzi around the Thousand Treasures Pavilion."
Xuanyuan Yiqing also breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Li Qiang and Qi Xianyu would clash, which would make things difficult for him as the host.
Qi Xianyu then called his fellow disciples to come forward and pay their respects. Li Qiang smiled and returned the greetings one by one. He always believed that the more friends the better, and soon he was chatting and laughing with the group of the Azure Extremity Sect disciples.
Among the people who came out of the inner room was the head steward of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion. Thousand Treasures Pavilion was a major sect in Wondrous Dragon City, and their leader was one of the twelve sect leaders of the Cultivation Union. They had been watching Qi Xianyu show off his flying sword.
Qi Xianyu happily exclaimed, " Chief Steward Yan, this is my friend—Brother Muzi from another land. What good stuff have you got lately? Please tell us about it!"
Chief Steward Yan was also a cultivator with the power of the Late Soul Formation Stage. He was a well-known expert in Wondrous Dragon City. He seemed to be very familiar with Qi Xianyu and said with a smile, "Young Sect Master, Senior Muzi, we have recently acquired some rare items. Please come to the VIP room to rest, and I will have them brought over."
The VIP room is the most secluded place in the Thousand Treasures Pavilion, with multiple layers of security. Because it houses many rare and precious treasures, it is extremely well protected, and only friends of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion owner can enter.
Bai Canglao followed Li Qiang with trepidation. This time, he not only arrived at the Thousand Treasures Pavilion, but also unwittingly followed Li Qiang to the VIP room.
The VIP room was large, with a soft cushion on the floor and six low, pale yellow tables on it. The walls of the room emitted a faint white light. Chief Steward Yan invited everyone to sit on the floor, Bai Canglao dared not sit anywhere and stood by the wall after entering.
After everyone sat down, Li Qiang noticed Bai Canglao standing by the wall. Ignoring the rules, he beckoned, " Chanlao, come here, don't just stand there."
Bai Canglao, at a loss for words, repeatedly said, "I'll just stand here, you guys talk... you guys talk, I'll wait." His expression was extremely awkward.
Although Xuanyuan Yiqing couldn't understand why Li Qiang was being so polite to an ordinary person, he was quick-witted. He immediately stood up, pulled Bai Canglao to Li Qiang's side, and whispered, " Chanlao, if I tell you to sit, you sit. Don't keep pushing and shoving; it's unsightly."
Chief Steward Yan clapped his hands, and immediately someone came over carrying a tray. Chief Steward Yan took the tray and carefully placed it on the low table in front of him. On the tray was a rectangular box. He smiled and said, "This is a treasure obtained from the Jade Sea Hidden Dragon City. Everyone, take a look first, hehe, and let's test your eyesight."
He pulled out the lid of the box and took out a blue bead the size of an egg. The bead emitted a blue, shimmering light. Bai Canglao suddenly shivered and whispered, "It's so cold."
Xuanyuan Yiqing praised, "Excellent! This is the inner core of Frost Flood Dragon, with at least five hundred years of cultivation. It's very rare." He was a person who specially received visiting cultivators and had extraordinary knowledge. He immediately knew the origin of the pearl.
Qi Xianyu exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, I didn't realize Yi Qing knew so much! I also knew this was the inner core of Frost Flood Dragon, but I couldn't tell what level it was. Not bad!"
Li Qiang was a little surprised. He didn't expect Qi Xianyu to be so humble, and even to speak the truth. He couldn't help but feel a little favorably disposed towards him, thinking that this young sect leader wasn't entirely a self-important good-for-nothing.
Li Qiang laughed and said, "I don't know anything about the monsters here. What's the use of the Frost Flood Dragon Dragon's inner core?"
Xuanyuan Yiqing explained, " The Frost Flood Dragon is a monster that lives in a frigid pool. Its inner core is used as an ingredient in medicine. It is extremely cold in nature, and some cultivators have cultivated it into Law Treasure. It is a rather rare item."
Chief Steward Yan noticed that everyone wasn't very interested in the Frost Flood Dragon's inner core, so he ordered the precious pearl to be put away and then ordered someone to bring out another treasure. The restriction on the tray was lifted, and a white light flashed out, revealing a silver-white needle-like object, about the size of an ordinary chopstick.
Xuanyuan Yiqing was taken aback. He asked in confusion, "This is... this looks like Soul-Fixing Needle, doesn't it?"
Qi Xianyu said with certainty, "That's right, it's the Soul-Fixing Needle! Oh dear, Chief Steward Yan, this is Law Treasure from the Extreme Chasm Cliff, one of the largest sects in Snow Dragon City. How did you get it?" He didn't say another thing: Extreme Chasm Cliff in Snow Dragon City is full of experts, and getting their unique Law Treasure is a very dangerous thing.
Chief Steward Yan laughed and said, "Don't worry, this was left behind by a master from Extreme Chasm Cliff. He happened to need a treasure from the Thousand Treasures Pavilion, but didn't have enough money to buy it, so he traded it for the Soul-Fixing Needle. Hehe, as you all know, Thousand Treasures Pavilion does legitimate business, and we don't accept things of dubious origin."
Li Qiang reached out and picked up the Soul-Fixing Needle, examined it briefly with his Divine Sense, and nodded, saying, "This Law Treasure is alright, but there's something wrong with the crafting method. The Snow Ice Essence Soul should have been refined using the Condensation Refining Method, not the Instrument Refining method. What a pity."
During his secluded cultivation on Goulan Planet, he spent a great deal of effort organizing the Jade Pupil Slip he had obtained, from which he learned a lot about weapon crafting. In addition, since he was a weapon crafting master himself, he no longer looked down on weapon crafting of this level. There were very few Law Treasure that he could praise.
Of those present, only Chief Steward Yan somewhat understood Li Qiang's meaning; Xuanyuan Yiqing, Qi Xianyu, and the others did not.
Chief Steward Yan asked, "I've heard of the Condensation Refining Method Condensation Refining Method, but I've never seen Law Treasure created using it."
Li Qiang took out the small blue bowl he had obtained from the Mystic Suppression Pagoda and smiled, "This is a Law Treasure crafted Condensation Refining Method —the Frost Shield. It's a protective Law Treasure, and its greatest feature is that it doesn't require cultivation; it can be activated directly with a spiritual incantation." He placed the Frost Shield on the table, and several people eagerly passed it around, examining it closely.
Chief Steward Yan was immediately intrigued and laughed, "Hehe, this is also the first time I've seen something like this. This... Muzi Mu Zi, could you part with the Frost Cover? Thousand Treasures Pavilion is willing to offer a high price to acquire it." As expected of the head steward of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the value of this treasure lies not in its great function, but in the fact that it was made using the Condensation Refining Method, a unique crafting technique. Chief Steward Yan wanted to keep it as a sample for the Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Li Qiang nodded and said, "I don't want money, I'll exchange it for Immortal Stone." Immortal Stone were what he needed most right now. Secondly, he needed to do something else: find the star path back to Sealed Fate Planet, and it would be best to find a cultivation master who came to Linming Planet Sealed Fate Planet, so that he could avoid a lot of detours.
Chief Steward Yan was overjoyed. Thousand Treasures Pavilion had plenty of Immortal Stone. The twelve major sects of Wondrous Dragon City had several large crystal mines on outer space, which brought back a lot of Immortal Stone every year. The immortal Immortal Stone they couldn't use were all sold at the Thousand Treasures Pavilion. Therefore, he readily said, "No problem, hehe. May I ask how many Immortal Stone Senior Muzi would be satisfied with?"
Li Qiang said nonchalantly, "Whatever, I have no objection to how many Immortal Stone you exchange for." Li Qiang's move was quite clever; he seemed to be making no demands at all.
Chief Steward Yan was in a dilemma. Too few would be unreasonable, but too many would be a loss. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Senior Muzi, do you need high-grade or mid-grade Immortal Stone?"
Li Qiang said, "Mid-grade Immortal Stone will do." He still had a lot of high-grade immortal Immortal Stone, but he had almost used up all the mid-grade ones. Using high-grade Immortal Stone to activate the teleportation array would not only be too wasteful, but also not worthwhile.
Chief Steward Yan instructed his subordinates, "Go and fetch four hundred mid-grade Immortal Stone, and also ten thousand Coiled Dragon Coin for Senior Muzi's pocket money."
Bai Canglao, sitting behind Li Qiang, gaped in astonishment. He never dreamed a small, unassuming blue bowl could be so valuable. He covered his mouth, muttering to himself, "Last time I went through so much trouble to get a mid-grade Berserk Stone for my son. Look at them, they just casually pull out something, and Thousand Treasures Pavilion gives them four hundred Immortal Stone. Sigh, there's no comparison."
Xuanyuan Yiqing said enviously, "Senior Muzi, are you skilled in weapon crafting? Hehe, what our Wondrous Dragon City lacks most are weapon crafting masters. By the way, could Senior Muzi's flying sword... um, this... be admired?"
Qi Xianyu had been pondering Li Qiang's character. He couldn't fathom Li Qiang's cultivation level or his identity, only finding him incredibly mysterious. When Xuanyuan Yiqing asked to see Li Qiang's flying sword, he saw this as an opportunity and quickly chimed in with a laugh, "Brother Muzi Xuanyuan Yiqing, that's really unfair! Hehe, you've already seen my Immortal Wind Sword, so why don't you show us a flying sword from another realm?"
Li Qiang hadn't used the Star-Absorbing Sword for a while; he'd been focusing on cultivating the Supreme Radiance Shuttle, keeping the Star-Absorbing Sword stored in his upper left arm. He chuckled, "My flying sword is pretty ordinary, hmm, this is it."
He flew out the Star-Absorbing Sword, transforming it into an ordinary Star-Absorbing Sword Sword-Ray, so that they couldn't see anything unusual about it.
Qi Xianyu couldn't understand it at all. This sword light was too ordinary. A cultivator who could obtain the Crystal Dragon Plaque should definitely not be at this level. He couldn't help but want to draw his sword to test it.
Just as Li Qiang was about to sheathe his sword, he suddenly saw Qi Xianyu also spit out a flying sword, and heard him laugh and say, "Let me give it a try!"
Xuanyuan Yiqing was greatly shocked, Chief Steward Yan was also slightly taken aback. No one expected Qi Xianyu to use a flying sword.
Li Qiang had no intention of dueling with him. With a slight flash of golden light, he silently stood behind Qi Xianyu and laughed, "Forget it, your Immortal Wind Sword is too powerful. Let's not compete."
Chief Steward Yan was deeply moved. He immediately realized that Li Qiang was a true master. A cultivator who could teleport was at least at the Spirit Severing Realm, Qi Xianyu could not match. He smiled and said, " Muzi Zi is truly a hidden master. Young Sect Master, I have some other good things here. Would you like to see them?" He subtly changed the subject.
Qi Xianyu knew he couldn't compete with Li Qiang use teleportation. Fortunately, Li Qiang was very tactful, so he didn't feel embarrassed and smiled as he sheathed his flying sword, saying, "Hehe, Brother Muzi is too modest." He was too embarrassed to test him any further.
The shop assistants at the Thousand Treasures Pavilion quickly brought over several large trays filled with mid-grade Immortal Stone, all of which were neatly polished Gemstone, dazzling with their iridescent colors. There was also a tray containing round, red Coiled Dragon Coin.
Chief Steward Yan said with a smile, "Please check it, Senior Muzi."
Li Qiang said, "Thank you, Chief Steward Yan." With a wave of his hand, the Immortal Stone and Coiled Dragon Coin on the tray were drawn into his palm like a colorful dragon, and then he put them into his bracelet.
Bai Canglao sighed even more. He had learned a lot today. The transactions between cultivators were something that ordinary people like him could never imagine. Immortal Stone were actually stored on a tray. A thousand Coiled Dragon Coin were enough for a middle-class family in Wondrous Dragon City to live on for a year. Thousand Treasures Pavilion casually gave away ten thousand Coiled Dragon Coin, and this was just pocket money.
What surprised him most was that Li Qiang seemed completely indifferent. He thought that if he had received so much, he would probably be laughing his head off.
Li Qiang suddenly sensed that an expert had entered. He turned his head and saw that the restriction on the door had been lifted, and a group of cultivators walked in from outside.
Chief Steward Yan hurriedly stood up and whispered, "The Pavilion Master is back." He then rushed to greet him.
Qi Xianyu, Xuanyuan Yiqing, and the others also quickly got up.
Xuanyuan Yiqing transmitted his voice, "Brother Muzi, please get up. This is Feng, the sect leader of the Cultivation Union, Feng Qianbao, the pavilion master of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion. Please don't be rude."
Li Qiang nodded slightly and stood up as well. He sensed that Feng Qianbao had the cultivation level of the Integrated Body Early Stage, and the cultivator beside him was also at the Integrated Body Early Stage. The Body Integration Realm was considered a top-tier expert in the Cultivation Realm. Li Qiang was secretly surprised; there were so many experts here.
Feng Qianbao was dressed very plainly in a gray robe, except for a mesh shawl draped over his shoulders that shimmered with a faint white light—a protective Law Treasure. He had a thin face, three long strands of beard that flowed freely, and bright, piercing eyes that made him appear very shrewd.
Li Qiang's cultivation level may not be comparable to that of the Body Integration Realm expert, but his realm is not bad. Moreover, after he cultivated the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, no one can figure out just how powerful he is. Even Li Qiang himself doesn't know, but experts of roughly the same level can sense it naturally.
Feng Qianbao didn't pay attention to what Chief Steward Yan said. As soon as he entered the room, he realized that Li Qiang was an extraordinary expert, but he couldn't see through Li Qiang's strength.
In an instant, all three of them stood still, and almost simultaneously and subconsciously released their strength. Instantly, everyone felt an immense pressure, and they all lost their footing, pushed far away by the surging potential.
Feng Qianbao exclaimed in surprise, "Where did this distinguished guest come from, sir? It's a pleasure to meet you!" As they spoke, the three of them simultaneously withdrew their power, each harboring some reservations, for this was certainly not the place for a contest.
Qi Xianyu only realized how powerful Li Qiang was at this moment. He was not afraid of Feng Pavilion Master of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion at all. Qi Xianyu had just forced Li Qiang to draw his sword. He was really too bold.
Li Qiang said, "I am Muzi, a cultivator from another realm. I pay my respects to Pavilion Master Feng."
Feng Qianbao dared not be negligent. He believed that Li Qiang was at least at the grandmaster level, so he quickly took a few steps forward and said politely, "Hehe, welcome, distinguished guest! Welcome!"
Qi Xianyu stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Xianyu greets Martial Uncle."
Xuanyuan Yiqing also stepped forward to pay his respects. Li Qiang's gaze, however, remained fixed on the expert beside Feng Qianbao. The man's attire was bizarre and outlandish, giving Li Qiang only one impression—chaotic. It was pieced together from countless colorful strips, and his entire back was covered with long, sharp spikes, like a hedgehog's skin. The man's face was covered with sharp, needle-like gray-black whiskers, giving him a cold and aloof air. He was also quietly observing Li Qiang.
Feng Qianbao smiled and said, "This is a cultivation master from Descending Wood City, Yan Qianhui, the leader of Cypress Succession Order." After everyone greeted each other again, they took their seats.
Qi Xianyu felt both proud and nervous. He knew that Cypress Succession Order, a major sect in Descending Wood City, was very famous in Linming Planet. He never expected to meet their leader at the Thousand Treasures Pavilion. He felt very lucky.
Yan Qianhui is also a legendary figure, with a very high reputation in the Cultivation Realm here.
After sitting down, Yan Qianhui immediately said, "Brother Feng, could you let me take a look at that treasure?" His tone seemed a little impatient.
Feng Qianbao long beard and said with a smile, "Brother Yan, please wait a moment. The things have been taken away, but..." He hesitated for a moment.
Yan Qianhui hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I'll exchange it for a top-quality Illusory Transformation Azure Bird, how about that?"
Xuanyuan Yiqing and Qi Xianyu's expressions changed slightly. Li Qiang immediately became very interested and asked telepathically, "Brother Xianyu, what is the Illusory Transformation Azure Bird?"
Qi Xianyu also transmitted his voice, "Brother Muzi, don't be impatient, I'll explain later. In short, it's a very powerful treasure." His words were full of excitement.
The item was quickly delivered to Feng Qianbao. It was a semi-circular jade box. Inside the box was a crystal bottle about the size of an egg, containing a creature about the size of a finger. The creature was shaped somewhat like a green shrimp. The bottle was filled with a third of a pale silver liquid. The creature slowly turned its body, and the tentacles on its head undulated gently.
Yan Qianhui's eyes widened, her breathing became rapid, and she kept saying, "It's it! It's it!"
Li Qiang was also surprised. This creature was recorded in the Buddha Sect Jade Pupil Slip, called Rock Flaw Spirit. It was extremely rare, living only in a rare type of rock. Its saliva was a pale silver liquid called Rock Crystal Liquid, which was an extremely precious tonic for cultivators, especially beginners. Consuming this liquid could increase intelligence and power. The Buddha Sect elixir " Heavenly Spirit Seed " contained this ingredient.
Feng Qianbao laughed and said, "Brother Yan, four drops of Rock Crystal Liquid should be enough for you, right? However, I don't want to Illusory Transformation Azure Bird; I want to Illusory Transformation Scale-Spotted Arrow."
Yan Qianhui was stunned for a long time before saying, " The Illusory Transformation Scale-Spotted Arrow is one of Cypress Succession Order's most treasured artifacts. Even though I am the sect leader, I can't just give it away. Can I exchange it for two Illusory Transformation Azure Bird? However, four drops are not enough. I need five drops of Rock Crystal Liquid." He seemed very anxious.
Feng Qianbao smiled but remained silent, Yan Qianhui sighed, "Couldn't Brother Feng be a little more accommodating? I've already searched every inch of Linming Planet's place, alas."
Li Qiang knew immediately that Yan Qianhui wasn't cut out for business. Given his eagerness and frustration, Feng Qianbao was even less likely to give it to him easily.
Li Qiang couldn't help but ask, "What does Brother Yan need the Rock Crystal Liquid for?"
Yan Qianhui was already feeling sad, and upon hearing this, she said irritably, "I have a great use for you... Alas, one of my disciples was seriously injured in a magic Law Treasure with someone, and is now mentally impaired and urgently needs to recover... Never mind, it's no use telling you."
Li Qiang shook his head and said nothing more.
Feng Qianbao put the Rock Flaw Spirit into the jade box and said with a smile, "Since Brother Yan is in a dilemma, how about this, you think about it again, and come to me when you've made up your mind."
Yan Qianhui shouted, "Wait! I... I'll trade! But I want the Rock Flaw Spirit!" He was heartbroken. The Illusory Transformation Scale-Spotted Arrow was very difficult to forge, and Cypress Succession Order only had three in total. Its power was extraordinary. If he hadn't valued this disciple so much, he would never have agreed.
Feng Qianbao said calmly, " The Rock Flaw Spirit can produce ten drops of Rock Crystal Liquid every Jialong calendar year. Therefore, this is a priceless treasure, and nothing can be exchanged for it." He handed the box to the person next to him and added, "Brother Yan, I'm sorry."
Yan Qianhui was extremely disappointed, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
Li Qiang felt a bit indignant. He believed that treasures were meant to be used, and cultivators shouldn't be so petty. He couldn't help but secretly transmit his voice, "Brother Yan, I have what you need. Hmm, we'll talk about it after we get out. Hey, don't let the master find out, that wouldn't be good."
Yan Qianhui was overjoyed. To hide his excitement, he quickly lowered his head. Although he didn't understand why Li Qiang was doing this, he was too desperate to care about anything else. He was willing to take the gamble.
In fact, in Linming Planet, the competitions between major cities are non-stop. In order to obtain cultivation Law Treasure from other sects, especially those with unique Law Treasure, cultivators in Linming Planet will stop at nothing.
The mission of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion is to collect cultivation methods and weapon-making secrets from various sects. For example, Chief Steward Yan can buy Li Qiang's Frost Cover for a high price. There are many low-level cultivation methods here, which can be obtained anywhere, but high-level cultivation methods are very difficult to find. They can only be learned by joining a famous sect.
Feng Qianbao asked with a smile, "Brother Muzi, I heard Lao Heng mention you today. You actually managed to smooth out the Profound Restriction Stone and the book with your bare hands! That's amazing! Haha, now all the experts in Wondrous Dragon City are eager to test their Law Technique against you. Learning from each other is one way to improve your Law Technique. Oh, I forgot to ask, where did you come from, Brother Muzi?"
While he was talking to Li Qiang, his attention was focused on Yan Qianhui. He wasn't worried that Yan Qianhui wouldn't give in, but he never expected that Li Qiang would interfere.
Li Qiang scratched his head. "Uh, this kind of spell Law Technique is very easy to get injured. What if someone gets hurt?" He didn't want to mention Sealed Fate Planet anymore and felt it was better to say less.
Qi Xianyu quickly added, "For cultivators in Linming Planet, participating in the competition is a great honor. It not only helps improve their cultivation but also allows them to learn profound Law Technique. In Law Technique competitions, there are always experts protecting you, so even if you get injured, someone will treat you. There's no need to worry."
Feng Qianbao also said, "That's right, Brother Muzi, please rest assured. In any city of Linming Planet, there is only respect, not discrimination, towards visiting cultivators." He was very puzzled. Yan Qianhui hadn't said a word so far, seemingly very calm and composed, as if he wasn't in a hurry. Yan Qianhui wasn't in a hurry, but he was a little anxious, yet he couldn't bring it up himself.
At this moment, a disciple from the Thousand Treasures Pavilion entered from outside, carrying something in his hand. He reported, "Grandmaster, someone wants to exchange this for Coiled Dragon Coin."
He handed it over, Feng Qianbao asked curiously, "What is this?"
Li Qiang leaped to his feet, grabbed the object, and exclaimed in surprise, "My God, it's a Browning pistol! Where is he?"