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Chapter 1106: Immortal Phoenix Essence Blood
Chapter 1106: Immortal Phoenix Essence Blood
"There isn't a place in the Sword Sect Cave Mansion with dense Buddhist Power, so I can only temporarily store this Heavenly Dragon Demon Subduing Tree Spirit Seed in the Gluttonous Worm Pouch."
Lu Xuan's thoughts lingered as his gaze fell upon the numerous gift boxes scattered on the ground.
"It's time to open the gifts."
After expending so much effort to host a Primordial Spirit celebration, the greatest benefit for him was undoubtedly the opportunity to acquire numerous treasures.
"Three Superior Spirit Stones, not bad."
He opened the first gift box.
Three fist-sized Spirit Stones, emitting dazzling spiritual light, appeared before his eyes.
The spiritual energy within the Spirit Stones was exceptionally pure and dense, making them a rare find in the cultivation world. These Superior Spirit Stones had a wide range of uses, including aiding cultivation, restoring spiritual energy, and arranging arrays.
Next, he opened the second gift box.
"A Sixth Rank Spirit Mine, but I'm not sure what type it is yet."
One by one, the gift boxes were unsealed, revealing treasures that gave him a sense of deja vu, similar to opening Light Orbs.
Unfortunately, most of the treasures were of the Fifth and Sixth Rank, which seemed somewhat inadequate for his current cultivation level.
"That's true. For the vast majority of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, Seventh Rank treasures are not commonly seen, so it's natural that they wouldn't be used to gift outsiders during an ordinary celebration."
Lu Xuan's expression remained unchanged as he opened the gift box sent by the Mu Clan Patriarch on behalf of the Artifact Spirit Senior.
The moment he tore open the talisman seal on the gift box, a miniature version of the Artifact Spirit, resembling a three-inch pagoda, burst out excitedly.
"Hahaha! Young Lu! Are you surprised or not?!"
The small figure, shaped like a pointed pagoda, exclaimed in excitement.
"Artifact Spirit Senior, you're really in high spirits..."
Lu Xuan smiled and shook his head.
"Don't worry, it's just a thought of mine. Once I see you, I'll be off to find my main body!"
"I wanted to give you a surprise after witnessing your advancement to the Primordial Spirit stage!"
The Artifact Spirit figure strolled leisurely with a thin wooden beam on its back.
"Senior, you're too kind... Junior will remember your kindness."
Lu Xuan smiled and said.
"I didn't bring anything else for you this time. I'm giving you a drop of True Spirit Essence Blood, which I'll also use to cultivate the Nine True Spirit Leaves."
The Artifact Spirit figure chuckled, his indistinct facial features expressing a sense of pride.
"Senior, have you collected another type of True Spirit Essence Blood?"
Lu Xuan asked, somewhat surprised.
It hadn't been long since the Artifact Spirit figure had given him two drops of True Spirit Essence Blood for the Heavenly Phoenix and Black Tortoise. He hadn't expected the Artifact Spirit to have collected a new type so soon.
With this addition, along with the True Dragon Essence Blood obtained from the Dragon Transformation Herb, he now had four types in total.
"I got a drop of Immortal Phoenix Essence Blood from an old geezer who was hoarding it."
The Artifact Spirit figure nodded vigorously as he spoke.
Then, a drop of deep blue blood appeared in his hand, containing countless tiny spiritual lights. As Lu Xuan focused his attention, a faint blue Immortal Phoenix shadow leaped out of the blood, only to return and splash back into the blood, creating countless deep blue spiritual lights.
"I'll leave this drop of Immortal Phoenix Essence Blood in your care."
The Artifact Spirit figure gestured with the thin wooden beam, and the deep blue blood with the flickering Immortal Phoenix shadow landed in Lu Xuan's hand.
"Okay, Junior will do his best to cultivate the Nine True Spirit Leaves to maturity as soon as possible."
Lu Xuan made a solemn promise.
"The one who came to congratulate you is that young Mu. Taking advantage of your advancement to the Primordial Spirit stage, he wants to discuss establishing a branch store near the Sword Sect with you."
"You can work out the details yourselves."
"I barely managed to infiltrate the Cave Profound Sword Sect, so hurry up and show me around. Otherwise, this thought projection will dissipate soon!"
The Artifact Spirit figure impatiently urged Lu Xuan.
"Okay, Junior will accompany Senior on a tour of the Sword Sect for a few days!
Lu Xuan smiled and said, "As long as I don't venture too deep into the Sword Sect's core areas, I still have the right to take the Pagoda Artifact Spirit around."
Three days passed, and the Artifact Spirit returned to the void on its own initiative.
Lu Xuan went back to the cave mansion and cultivated spirit plants for a few days. Soon, a Sword Sect disciple came to him, inviting him to meet with the Mu Clan Patriarch.
After Lu Xuan's agreement, a Sword Sect disciple brought the Mu Clan Patriarch, who had been waiting near the Sword Sect, to the True Sword Peak.
"Old man greets Lu Dao You," the elder said warmly.
"Is the Mu Clan Patriarch accustomed to being here at the Sword Sect?" Lu Xuan asked softly.
"The Sword Sect is indeed one of the top Sword Dao sects in the myriad celestial realms. With various high-level flying swords and a diverse range of Sword Dao treasures, it has greatly broadened my knowledge," the Mu Clan Patriarch sighed.
Hailou Commerce Guild planned to establish a branch store near the Sword Sect, so it was natural to investigate the scale of surrounding shops and the various treasures popular among Sword Sect disciples.
"Does the Mu Clan Patriarch have any plans for the newly established branch store?" Lu Xuan asked after a moment of contemplation.
Lu Xuan believed that professional matters should be left to professionals. He had only opened two small shops, and naturally, he couldn't compare to the Hailou Commerce Guild, whose influence had spread across numerous realms. So, he nodded and said, "Lu has no objections to the Mu Clan Patriarch's plans."
"Before I came, I heard from a senior that they agreed to give you a portion of the profits from this branch store."
"We elders of the guild discussed and decided to give one-tenth of the branch store's sales to Lu Dao You."
"But in the future, you'll need to help with some of the branch store's trivial matters." The Mu Clan Patriarch said in a deep voice.
"That's only right," Lu Xuan nodded slowly.
He was surprised that the Hailou Commerce Guild was willing to invest such a large sum and offer him one-tenth of the branch store's sales.
It was no small amount, even for a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, and it was especially significant considering it was just one branch store. Having served as a Chamber Guest Scholar for many years, Lu Xuan was well aware of the impressive scale of the branch stores.
One-tenth was a substantial wealth, even for a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.
Rather than calling it a protection fee for Lu Xuan, it was more of a deliberate gesture of goodwill towards him.
As for managing the branch store's security and other aspects, being near the Sword Sect and under Lu Xuan's name, there was no need for concern.
"Additionally, once the guild's channels are established, the branch store can provide you with high-grade cultivation resources at a discounted price." The Mu Clan Patriarch hinted.
"Does that mean I can restock my general store?" Lu Xuan asked, startled.
The general store sold various items, mainly spirit herbs, spirit brews, sword talismans, pills, and treasures obtained from the light balls.
Although Lu Xuan could provide a continuous supply, the variety of treasures was somewhat limited.
With the addition of the Hailou Commerce Guild's channels, the store's treasure selection could be greatly enriched, naturally attracting more cultivators.
On the other hand, he could attribute the appearance of various treasures in the store to the guild, preventing suspicions from cultivators with ulterior motives.
"After the branch store is established, I'll have my unmotivated disciple, Mu Heng, take charge. I'll need to ask Lu Dao You for his support," the Mu Clan Patriarch said.
Lu Xuan nodded directly, "Of course."
He remembered Mu Heng from the celebration and, given his frequent interactions with the Mu Clan, he was happy to keep an eye on him.
(End of Chapter)
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