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Chapter 1012: Bai Li Jian Qing
Chapter 1012: Bai Li Jian Qing
Lu Xuan's recruitment of Foundation Establishment Cultivators for his shop was initially a small-scale affair, but due to the high salaries, abundant treasures, and the added prestige of being a Cave Profound Sword Sect disciple, it caused a sensation not only in Celestial Star Cave but throughout the entire Liyang Realm. News of it even spread to other realms in a short time.
Nebula Realm.
Within a majestic city, a young man was meticulously polishing a pale red flying sword in a small courtyard.
The youth had delicate features, slender eyes, and a calm yet sharp gaze.
"Brother Bai Li, are you refining your beloved flying sword again?"
A sturdy youth with a booming voice entered the courtyard. His name was Xiong Feng, a Mid Foundation Establishment Cultivator. As for the other person, if Lu Xuan were present, he would likely be surprised.
It was Bai Li Jian Qing, who had entered the Heavenly Sword Sect together with Lu Xuan.
The two had compatible temperaments and shared a deep friendship.
"Brother Xiong, has your injury from last time fully recovered?"
Bai Li Jian Qing, now more mature compared to his initial shy demeanor, asked calmly.
"Thanks to Brother Bai Li's concern, I've almost fully recovered. After some more time, I'll be able to explore mystic realms and hunt beasts with you again."
"That's good."
The flying sword in Bai Li Jian Qing's hand flipped, and radiant light, like flames, flickered in and out of sight.
"Sigh, but when will this kind of life come to an end?"
A hint of worry flashed in the sturdy youth's eyes.
"For most of the year, we have to venture out to hunt beasts, acquiring cultivation resources. Not only is the time left for cultivation limited, but we also constantly risk injury or even death."
"There's no other way. Both of us are loose cultivators, and having a foothold here is already better than many other cultivators."
Bai Li Jian Qing spoke with a heavy voice.
When the Heavenly Sword Sect relocated, they used a large teleportation array to send the inner sect disciples to Zhongzhou. Due to slight differences in the teleportation coordinates, they ended up in different realms within Zhongzhou.
After entering the Nebula Realm, Bai Li Jian Qing relied on his exceptional sword skills and the cultivation resources given by the sect to settle down in a relatively safe city. Over a decade ago, he successfully advanced to the Mid Foundation Establishment stage.
He had long since adapted to his identity as a loose cultivator, but during quiet nights, he would occasionally reminisce about the carefree days he spent in the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Loose cultivators... there's no other way. In a sense, our birth has already determined our cultivation path for life."
Xiong Feng sighed, and his massive body, like a small mountain, exuded a hint of dejection.
Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, and his expression turned excited.
"Right, Brother Bai Li, I just heard some news that might change our current situation."
"Oh? Please share it with me, Brother Xiong."
"I heard that in the Liyang Realm, there's a small-scale but highly renowned shop recruiting suitable Foundation Establishment Cultivators. We might be able to give it a try."
"Liyang Realm? That's too far away."
Bai Li Jian Qing shook his head lightly.
"It's faster if we join a merchant caravan."
"Most importantly, the benefits and welfare of that shop are incredibly good!"
Xiong Feng's face was filled with excitement.
"If we succeed in joining, we can easily earn four thousand low-grade spirit stones each month. Even if we go out and take risks together, we might not earn that much."
"Moreover, if the shop owner is satisfied, there's significant room for further increases in benefits. The treatment is much better than that of the famous Sea Pavilion Commerce Guild in the Liyang Realm."
"Additionally, the shop specializes in selling various rare treasures. The shop owner also frequently bestows treasures upon the cultivators who help manage the shop."
"And most importantly, despite its small size, this shop has a significant background. It belongs to an Inner Sect Disciple of the renowned Cave Profound Sword Sect from the various Celestial Realms. Brother Bai Li, as a Sword Cultivator yourself, you should understand the significance of this identity, right?"
The burly youth spoke in a low voice.
Bai Li Jian Qing nodded slightly.
The Cave Profound Sword Sect held an incredibly high status among Sword Cultivators, requiring one to possess exceptional Sword Dao talent to enter, a rarity of one in ten thousand. As for becoming an Inner Disciple of the Sword Sect, it was even more challenging.
It could be said that every Inner Disciple of the Cave Profound Sword Sect had a considerable chance of advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm.
"Oh, and I heard that the shop owner has quite a legendary background."
"He was originally a Spirit Herb Master, and his expertise in spirit herbs was second to none in the entire Liyang Realm. Rumor has it that he hailed from an Eastern Wilderness Sword Dao Sect and was discovered by a Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Cave Profound Sword Sect, allowing him to join the sect."
"A Spirit Herb Master? From an Eastern Wilderness Sword Dao Sect?"
Bai Li Jian Qing's heart stirred, and his expression froze in surprise.
"Brother Xiong, do you know the shop owner's name?"
There was a subtle urgency in his tone.
"Let me think... Ah, yes!
Lu Xuan!"
The burly youth recalled for a moment before responding.
"Lu Xuan... Brother Lu..."
Bai Li Jian Qing's slender eyes suddenly widened, and a look of astonishment flashed across his eyes.
When he heard Xiong Feng's description of the shop owner, an image of a handsome young man appeared in his mind.
Upon confirmation, a mix of emotions flooded his heart.
Shock, joy, doubt, and envy...
All at once, various feelings surged within him.
"Brother Lu's expertise in spirit herbs truly shines wherever he goes."
His mind recalled the numerous spirit herb-related incidents that Lu Xuan had resolved in the Heavenly Sword Sect, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
"By the way, Brother Xiong, what's the current cultivation level of that Lu... Lu shop owner?"
Bai Li Jian Qing suddenly thought of something and asked curiously.
"It's said to be at the late Core Formation stage. Perhaps it's because of this cultivation level that he was accepted as an Inner Disciple of the Cave Profound Sword Sect."
The burly youth, unaware of the relationship between the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Cave Profound Sword Sect, speculated.
Bai Li Jian Qing smiled faintly, not offering further explanation.
"Indeed... Late Core Formation!"
"Brother Lu's cultivation has reached such a high level!"
When they had parted ways from the Heavenly Sword Sect, both of them had been at the Foundation Establishment stage, but Lu Xuan was already at the late stage. It hadn't been long since Bai Li Jian Qing had advanced to the early stage, and now, after several decades, their cultivation levels had such a vast disparity.
"Brother Bai Li, are you interested in giving it a try? Even if you're not selected, you can still seek other opportunities in the Liyang Realm."
The burly youth tested the waters.
Bai Li Jian Qing didn't respond.
He hadn't seen Lu Xuan for several decades, and now, upon learning of his achievements, a sense of shame arose within him.
However, his heart suddenly awakened.
"How could I have such thoughts? Am I looking down on myself or doubting Brother Lu's character?"
"Even if it's not about entering Brother Lu's shop, after so many years without meeting, if Brother Lu finds out that I'm too ashamed to face him, he'll surely scold me to death."
"I must see him!"
"Not only must I see him, but I also have to hug Brother Lu's leg tightly!"
Bai Li Jian Qing narrowed his eyes into thin slits.
"Let's go and take a look at the Liyang Realm."
He stood up and laughed.
(End of Chapter)
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