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Chapter 1020: Grand Opening
Chapter 1020: Grand Opening
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Master Lu Xuan held two bottles of spirit brew and arrived at Huo Lin'er's cave mansion.
Since he had only recently broken through, he had not yet joined any of the Nine Sword Peaks and still resided in the living area for outer sect disciples.
"Senior Brother Lu!"
A ball of red cloud drifted over, and Huo Lin'er's figure appeared, her face filled with excitement.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Huo, on your advancement to the Core Formation stage! May your future cultivation journey soar to new heights, and may you break through to the Nascent Soul Realm soon."
Lu Xuan smiled and handed the two bottles of spirit brew to Huo Lin'er.
"Senior Brother Huo, here's a bottle of True Sword Serum and a bottle of Green Dew."
"The former allows cultivators to enter the Return to Simplicity Realm when cultivating the Sword Path, helping them better comprehend the essence of sword techniques. It's the most suitable for sword cultivators like us."
"The latter has excellent nourishing effects on the divine soul and physical body, and it also has remarkable healing properties for most injuries."
"Thank you so much, Junior Brother Lu!"
Huo Lin'er expressed his gratitude sincerely.
He was well aware of the rarity of these two bottles of spirit brew and deeply appreciated Lu Xuan's generosity.
The two of them entered the small courtyard together.
"Senior Brother Ge, Senior Apprentice Sister Jian Wuxia, you've come so early," Lu Xuan greeted with a smile.
Senior Brother Ge's eyes were sharp, and his black and white pupils immediately noticed the two bottles of spirit brew that Huo Lin'er was still holding in his hand.
"Junior Brother Lu is so generous, offering two bottles of fifth-grade spirit brew right off the bat," he exclaimed with a smile.
"No wonder he's a Spirit Herb Master favored by the True Swordmaster."
"Hahaha, Senior Brother Ge, if you want to have some spirit brew, just ask me directly," Lu Xuan laughed.
"Here's a bottle of Ape Demon Wine, ten times stronger than Green Dew. Later, we'll all drink together and won't leave until we're drunk."
He walked over to join Senior Brother Ge and the others.
Among the cultivators who came to celebrate were not only their former fellow sect members from the Heavenly Sword Sect but also many Sword Sect disciples whom Huo Lin'er had met over the years, mostly outer sect disciples, with a few inner sect disciples as well.
Two Nascent Soul Realm True Monarchs from the Heavenly Sword Sect had also come to offer their congratulations, stayed for a while, and then left, which made Lu Xuan and the others feel much more at ease.
The group reminisced about their glorious days in the Heavenly Sword Sect and sighed over the unexpected demise of Zhong Jingshan.
...
Sword Abyss City.
The wide streets were bustling with people coming and going, creating a lively atmosphere.
Due to its proximity to the massive Cave Profound Sword Sect, Sword Abyss City attracted a large number of cultivators and was extremely prosperous.
Lu Xuan's newly opened branch store was located here.
After some preparations, the store was ready, and it officially opened for business today.
Outside the store, a group of cultivators curiously gazed at this newly opened shop.
"There's a miscellaneous goods store with a rather interesting name."
"I wonder what they're selling. How will they attract cultivators into the store?"
"It's said that the shop owner is an inner sect disciple from the True Sword Peak who specializes in cultivating spirit plants and brewing spirit brews," a composed young man said slowly.
"Speaking of which, with such fierce competition among shops these days, will a small store opened by an inner sect disciple be able to survive?"
"Indeed, the shops on this street are either backed by major forces or large commerce guilds, or they have the support of Nascent Soul Realm True Monarchs or even Transcendent Divine Masters from the Sword Sect. Only then can they thrive and prosper."
"I bet this miscellaneous goods store can only last for three years."
"I'll bet a thousand Sword Seals that it'll last for one year."
The crowd discussed animatedly.
Suddenly, a white light descended from the sky—a three-zhang-tall giant ape with pure white fur.
The ape was exceptionally majestic and powerful, a fifth-rank divine beast!
"Welcome, seniors, to my master's newly opened shop."
The White Ape shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Our shop offers various rare Spirit Plants and Spirit Herbs, including four to five types of Fifth-grade Spirit Wines. Among them, we have the True Sword Essence, an exceptional treasure suitable for Sword Cultivators."
"Additionally, we have several Fourth-grade Sword Talismans, and two types of Fifth-grade Sword Talismans—the Dark Yin Sword Talisman and the True Demon Sword Talisman—which are extremely powerful for exploration in Mystic Realms."
"To celebrate our grand opening, we're offering a 20% discount on all treasures in the store. For every purchase of over a thousand Sword Seals or thirty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, you'll receive a chance to participate in a lucky draw. The prizes include Third and Fourth-grade Pills, with the grand prize being a Fifth-grade Treasure. The draw will continue until all prizes are claimed."
The White Ape's announcement instantly piqued the interest of numerous cultivators.
Especially with the chance to win a Fifth-grade Treasure, it was quite tempting for most of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators and even the Core Formation True Men present.
"Congratulations on your grand opening, Lu Shidi, from the Ten Thousand Peaks and Zhou Chao of the Sword Sect!"
Just then, two handsome young men arrived side by side.
One had a cold demeanor with sharp eyes, while the other was graceful and handsome, with a faint smile on his lips. Both possessed remarkable cultivation, having reached the peak of the Core Formation stage.
"Ten Thousand Peaks and Zhou Chao are among the most outstanding Inner Sect Disciples in the Sword Sect. They are practically on the verge of the Nascent Soul Realm. I didn't expect them to have such a close relationship with the shop owner, coming to support him like this."
A tall and thin young man carrying a sword box expressed his surprise.
"Congratulations on your grand opening, Lu Shidi, from the Sword Son Mo Yuanfeng of the Sword Sect!"
Immediately after, another extraordinary young man appeared out of thin air. Behind him, countless overlapping sword shadows formed a towering mountain of sword energy, giving off a heavy and sharp aura.
"A Sword Son! A Nascent Soul Grandmaster!"
Mo Yuanfeng's appearance stunned the crowd.
The status of a Sword Son within the Sword Sect was extremely high, even surpassing some Nascent Soul Elders. In a sense, he could be considered a potential Nascent Soul Grandmaster.
His presence sparked new speculations about Lu Xuan's identity among the crowd.
However, the cultivators who came to celebrate continued to exceed everyone's expectations.
"Congratulations on your grand opening, Lu Shizhi, from the True Sword Peak's Nascent Soul Grandmaster Yuan Rong and Grandmaster Yuanyue!"
"Congratulations on your grand opening, Lu Shizhi, from the Sword Palace Elder Li Xuandust and Gu Yun!"
"..."
One after another, five or six Nascent Soul Grandmasters with smiles on their faces entered the shop.
"So many Nascent Soul Grandmasters have come to celebrate for that shop owner!"
Outside the shop, more and more cultivators were drawn by the White Ape's shout, including some shop owners from other stores who came to join the commotion.
"Congratulations on your grand opening, Lu Shizhi, from the True Swordmaster!"
The White Ape's voice reached its peak, echoing throughout the entire Sword Abyss City.
"The True Swordmaster!"
"One of the Nine Great Swordmasters!"
"He even personally came to celebrate for this Core Formation Cultivator!"
The onlookers were utterly shocked.
As one of the highest-ranking members of the Sword Sect, the Swordmaster held an incredibly high status within the sect. The fact that he had come to celebrate for this shop owner left everyone wondering about the cultivator's background.
The crowd gazed at the handsome young man standing at the shop's entrance, their minds filled with various speculations.
"Welcome, fellow cultivators, to my humble store. I hope each of you will have a pleasant treasure-hunting experience," Lu Xuan said with a smile, welcoming all the familiar cultivators who had come to celebrate.
He was delighted to see the True Swordmaster and the Nascent Soul Grandmasters from the True Sword Peak come to support him.
"Congratulations, fellow cultivator!"
"I must go inside and see what could attract so many high-ranking sect members."
The cultivators outside were filled with intense curiosity.
(End of Chapter)
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