A Rare Find

What do you mean by saying that everyone in the market already knows that the Bandit Cultivator was originally raised by Supreme Mystery Mountain?!

Is he the leader of the Bandit Cultivator or True Disciple of Supreme Mystery Mountain?

How come I didn't know?!

Li Chengxuan's face was filled with shock and confusion.

Du Qingquan, unaware of the situation, carefully relayed the rumors circulating in the market.

Li Chengxuan frowned upon hearing this.

Why are these low-level, Rogue Cultivator still so fond of conspiracy theories?!

Duanmu Ren [High Shaman], his body covered in Shaman Runes and occasionally emitting black flames.

He certainly doesn't look like a good person.

But in reality, Duanmu Ren spent most of his time on Earth serving the people.

Back in the cultivation world, they were all diligently cultivating on Supreme Mystery Mountain. Where would they find the time and energy to be a leader of the Bandit Cultivator?!

Li Chengxuan, with the help of the [Two Worlds Pearl], could sense the location and status of his disciples, and knew this perfectly well.

Moreover, Duanmu Ren has always been obsessed with his career in government and hardly regards people outside the system as human beings. He would never give up a perfectly good position as a division-level civil servant to become a gang leader.

This is definitely someone spreading rumors and deliberately trying to smear us!

It was most likely done by that mysterious Daoist Lightless without light.

I must say, the results were excellent.

Supreme Mystery Mountain was unable to defend himself, and even Du Qingquan believed it to be true.

"It doesn't matter anymore. We've been called the Supreme Mystery Demon Sect for a long time anyway." Li Chengxuan remembered that the purpose of this trip was to seek a [Foundation Establishment fortuitous opportunity], so he could only suppress the matter and not mention it.

Du Qingquan is a veteran in Azure Cloud Market, and he also has excellent skills in preparing talisman materials. Rumor has it that he also has the dual background of Supreme Mystery Mountain Azure Cloud Sect, so basically no one dares to mess with him.

In addition, Du Qingquan is generous and kind, and has good relationships with some craftsmen around him, which is somewhat like a group of people sticking together for mutual support.

Upon hearing that Li Chengxuan intended to linger in the market, Du Qingquan proactively organized a gathering of acquaintances to help Li Chengxuan expand his network and collect Daoist scriptures and antiques.

Otherwise, it would be a long and arduous process for Li Chengxuan, a complete stranger, to integrate into the market.

The Du Household's backyard.

Du Qingquan briefly introduced the identities of the people.

Apart from Li Chengxuan, they were all craftsmen living nearby, including talisman masters, Alchemist, and weapon refiners.

There was even a rare Puppet Master.

Li Chengxuan sighed inwardly, realizing that the Old Method and fortunes had truly revived, with various inheritances springing up like mushrooms after rain.

The talisman master, who was close to Du Qingquan and wanted to befriend him, asked with a smile, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Li practices the New Method or Old Method? Where did you originally cultivate?"

"I only know a little bit of [Yi Wood] magic," Li Chengxuan replied casually. "I've been teaching a few good-for-nothing students in the mountains. Recently, I've been feeling restless and, having just heard that Fellow Daoist Du has had a son, I thought I'd stop by Azure Cloud Market to broaden my horizons."

Everyone suddenly understood.

He was another reclusive cultivator. Seeing the New Method gaining traction and the Old Method reviving, he couldn't sit still any longer and came to Azure Cloud Market to seek fortuitous opportunity.

These kinds of people are very common in the market.

There were several people present.

The Alchemist standing nearby couldn't contain himself and tentatively asked, "May I ask what skills Fellow Daoist Li possesses?"

If you don't have the skills to make a living and can't earn Spirit Stone to establish yourself in the market, you either have to become a spirit farmer or leave in disgrace.

Even if Du Qingquan were to act as an intermediary, there's no need to waste time making connections.

Li Chengxuan smiled upon hearing this, shook his head, and frankly said, "I don't have any special skills; I only enjoy collecting Daoist scriptures and antiquities."

Seeing the various expressions on everyone's faces, he added, "However, I have some savings, so I don't need to worry about the Spirit Stone being used up in the next few years."

Turns out he's a rich guy!

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood and became much more enthusiastic.

Li Chengxuan had begun to integrate into the group, finding it quite interesting to listen to everyone showing off their skills, exchanging information, and complaining about the Bandit Cultivator.

Unfortunately, when the music ended and the crowd dispersed, no one came to sell Daoist scriptures or antiques.

"Fellow Daoist Li, don't be disappointed. After all, it's our first meeting, so we won't have any deep conversations." Du Qingquan saw everyone off and then turned to comfort Li Chengxuan, saying, "The revival of the Old Method' fortunes is already common knowledge."

"Even practitioners of the New Method now know the value of Daoist scriptures."

"As for antiques, no one will easily make a move."

"What if it's some powerful Law Artifact or even a heirloom treasure? Wouldn't I regret it to death?!"

"There had been precedents in the market, causing quite a stir and making a great deal of noise."

Li Chengxuan nodded upon hearing this and asked, "When are we going to the black market?!"

"There's no rush." Du Qingquan glanced at Li Chengxuan and said in a low voice, "Among the people who came today, there are spies of the Bandit Cultivator."

"Fellow Daoist Li claims to cultivate [Yi Wood], and it's no secret that my wife comes from the Hua Household."

"Once the message is sent back, the Bandit Cultivator will easily guess your origins and will make the necessary arrangements."

"Otherwise, if we rashly go to the black market, what if we Bandit Cultivator or roadblocks along the way? Wouldn't that be dangerous and embarrassing?!"

Li Chengxuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and it took him a long time to recover. He said in a complicated tone, "Fellow Daoist Du has put in a lot of effort and acted with great care. I admire you."

Three days later, in the dead of night.

Du Qingquan, as if facing a formidable enemy, donned disguise and covered his body with talismans.

Those who know clearly are going to the black market; those who don't might think they're going to Bandit Cultivator and kill for profit.

Li Chengxuan, on the other hand, appeared relaxed, showing no signs of tension or apprehension.

Du Qingquan glanced at it, but didn't say much. He could only sigh inwardly, "Is this what it means to be fearless?! The Supreme Mystery Demon Sect is truly terrifying!"

On the way out of the market, I encountered many other people who were also hiding their faces.

Li Chengxuan also spotted several familiar figures in the distance, clearly the Puppet Master and others who had visited for vacation.

However, everyone was in a hurry, tacitly keeping their distance, and showed no intention of traveling together.

Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the black market.

Li Chengxuan was somewhat surprised.

Before them lay a flat mountain forest, providing both shade and a convenient escape route.

Tonight, the moon is obscured by clouds, so many death lights have been lit.

It looked like will-o'-the-wisps flickering, giving it a somewhat eerie feel.

Du Qingquan, on the other hand, was quite familiar with the place. After paying the entrance fee for two people, he led Li Chengxuan into the black market and quietly explained the trading techniques.

There was no one selling on the black market.

Even when bargaining, they try to keep their voices down.

Du Qingquan was under immense pressure raising a son destined for the [Clear Water] Fate. He found an empty spot in the black market and set up his talismans to sell in order to supplement his income. Slightly embarrassed, he said, "I'll wait here. Fellow Daoist Li, just come find me before dawn."

Li Chengxuan smiled and nodded slightly.

The black market had many stalls selling a wide variety of goods.

Most of them are ordinary antiques of little value.

However, some fragments of Law Artifact and broken Daoist scriptures can also be seen.

Li Chengxuan wasn't interested in the fragments of Law Artifact; there were plenty in the mountain's storerooms, and they were all guaranteed authentic. So he casually flipped through the tattered Daoist scriptures.

Just as Du Qingquan had said, they found several hidden tracking marks.

Li Chengxuan selected several ancient books on divination that were half-true and half-false, half-secular and half-divine, as well as Daoist scriptures on Thunder Method whose text was completely wrong but whose visualization diagrams had some Daoist charm. He said to the stall owner, "Clean these up and name your price."

The stall owner glanced at Li Chengxuan, picked up the item, patted it for a while, and then smiled as usual, saying, "It's normal for it to have some dust and dirt after being stored for a long time."

"Since you're a discerning fellow Daoist, I won't set an inflated price!"

"Each book costs one Spirit Stone, for a total of six Spirit Stone. I'm selling them to you at a loss!"

Although Li Chengxuan wasn't short of Spirit Stone, he wasn't willing to be taken advantage of, so he slashed his knee with his own. "Two Spirit Stone, or forget it."

"Take it, take it." The stall owner looked pained, but was secretly overjoyed.

Ancient books on physiognomy were derived from ordinary people and only used some gold and silver.

The Thunder Method Scripture was created by himself by making a copy of the strange patterns on a broken statue of a god that had been struck by lightning and burned, and then making up the text to make it look old.

We made a fortune this time!

Seeing the stall owner's overflowing joy, Li Chengxuan was happy for him too. He got up and continued to stroll around casually, but made no further purchases.

I stopped when I was almost at the end.

"Fellow Daoist..." The stall owner called out in a low voice when he saw Li Chengxuan stop, "Come and take a look, these are all rare items!"