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Chapter 153: Finally Obtaining the Spirit Artifact, the Qiankun Yiqi Bag
"This young man is actually from the Wei Manor?"
Watching Lu Qing's departing figure, everyone was stunned.
They never expected his background to be so impressive.
After the initial shock, their gazes turned to the eight-character-bearded man who had fainted, and their eyes were filled with schadenfreude.
This Chen Chailang usually bullied and cheated people in the market.
He relied on his brother-in-law, who worked in the County Lord's Manor.
Now that he had offended someone from the Wei Manor, let's see if he could still act arrogantly in the future.
It was common knowledge that most of the families and forces in the city had to respect the County Lord's Manor.
However, there was one exception—the Wei Manor.
Not only did the Wei Manor not fear the County Lord's Manor, but the County Lord's Manor also had to give the Wei Manor some face.
Compared to the Wei Manor, his brother-in-law was insignificant. Even the County Lord himself had to be polite to the Wei family.
"What's going on here? Move away! The County Lord's Manor is handling official business!"
Just as everyone was reveling in Chen Chailang's misfortune, a loud shout interrupted them. Several officers from the County Lord's Manor, led by the two waiters from earlier, ran toward them.
Apparently, the two waiters had disappeared earlier to find reinforcements.
Among the officers, everyone recognized Chen Chailang's brother-in-law, Wang Yi.
Despite their disdainful expressions, the crowd stepped aside to let them through.
"Brother-in-law!"
When Wang Yi saw his brother-in-law's tragic state, he couldn't believe his eyes.
Half of his face was swollen like a pig's head, and it was truly shocking to behold.
"Who dares to injure someone in the market, openly defying the County Lord's laws? Show yourself immediately!" Wang Yi roared in anger and grief.
The surrounding area fell silent, and no one spoke.
"Fine, if no one is going to speak, then we'll take everyone back and interrogate them individually. I refuse to believe that no one will talk!" Wang Yi shouted.
One of his companions who had come along was startled and quickly stepped forward to whisper, "Brother Wang, calm down. If we take so many people back and it causes a stir, neither of us will be able to bear the consequences."
Hearing Wang Yi's insane idea of arresting everyone, the people around felt both fearful and indignant.
Someone immediately shouted, "What does this have to do with us? The person who beat your brother-in-law even introduced himself. He said he's from the Wei Manor and his name is Lu Qing. If you want to take revenge, go find him. Bullying us doesn't show your strength!"
"What? Someone from the Wei Manor?!"
Wang Yi's heart suddenly felt like it had been doused with cold water, and he shuddered.
His companions were even more shocked and asked in a hurry, "Are you serious? That young man claimed to be from the Wei Manor?"
"Why would I lie to you? That young man was dressed elegantly and carried himself exceptionally. He's definitely not from an ordinary family. Even if he's not from the Wei Manor, he must have an extraordinary background. Wang Yi, if you don't believe me, go to the Wei Manor and verify it yourself. Don't wrong the innocent here!" The shop owner who was speaking was now fearless and spoke with a mocking tone.
Wang Yi's face turned ashen, and he clenched his fists, at a loss for words.
Seeing that the situation was taking a turn for the worse, one of his companions stepped forward and said, "Brother Wang, this involves someone from the Wei Manor, which is beyond our ability to handle. For now, I think we should send your brother-in-law to the medical hall to wake him up and ask him what happened."
Wang Yi took a deep breath, slowly unclenched his fists, and nodded. "Alright, please help me bring my brother-in-law to the medical hall."
"It's no trouble, but since this matter involves the Wei family, it's beyond our jurisdiction. After we return, we'll have to report it to the higher-ups," one of his companions said.
The Wei Manor held a superior position in the county, and even the County Lord's Manor had to give them some face. They had no choice but to be cautious.
Wang Yi and his companions had come aggressively, but now they were leaving in a sorry state.
The shop owners in the market were delighted to see this.
These officers had been extorting and bullying them for a long time, and now they finally got what they deserved.
Lu Qing was unaware of what happened after he left.
At that moment, he was in a private room in an upscale restaurant.
"Old man, come, have some wine to calm your nerves."
After ordering a table full of delicious dishes, Lu Qing poured a cup of wine for the old man and smiled.
"Young master, if you have something to ask me, please be direct. Your kindness is overwhelming me," the old man said, looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table.
Born into a poor family, he had never been to such a high-end restaurant or seen such exquisite dishes.
These dishes were probably worth a month's income for his entire family. How could he dare to touch them?
If it weren't for Lu Qing's noble appearance, the fact that he had saved his life earlier, and that he had helped retrieve his silver, he wouldn't have dared to follow Lu Qing into such an expensive place.
"Old man, don't be nervous," Lu Qing said as he picked up a piece of chicken for Xiao Yan and fed it to her. He smiled and continued, "I won't hide it from you. I actually have a request for you."
"You have a request for me?" The old man was astonished, thinking he had misheard. "Young master, are you joking? What can an old man like me do for someone like you?"
"Old man, may I take a look at your money bag?" Lu Qing asked.
"Money bag?"
The old man was taken aback but quickly realized that Lu Qing was referring to the small bag he used to carry his silver.
Although he didn't understand why Lu Qing wanted to see his old bag, he took it out and handed it to Lu Qing.
He didn't worry that Lu Qing would do anything to him.
With the little silver he had, he couldn't even afford the wine on the table, so how could he possibly attract Lu Qing's interest?
As expected, Lu Qing took the bag, emptied the silver onto the table without a glance, and then examined the bag carefully.
Lu Qing's close-up discovery revealed an unusual sight.
Although the money bag was old, it was exceptionally resilient, with no signs of damage.
Moreover, its material seemed to be made not of cloth, but rather the skin of some beast, with a subtle, naturally occurring, and intriguing texture that was difficult to discern without a close look.
Lu Qing activated his supernatural ability to examine the bag further.
Soon, a faint purple light emerged from the bag.
Item Description:
The Qiankun Yida Bag is a lower-grade spiritual artifact crafted by a powerful cultivator with exceptional divine insight. It is primarily made from the outer skin of a space cloud beast, a creature endowed with natural spatial abilities.
This bag possesses a vast internal space, allowing for the storage of items. It can also manipulate air currents, absorbing and expelling clouds, and refining living beings.
The space cloud beast's skin naturally bears a subtle spatial pattern, imbued with a hint of spatial law, enhancing its storage capacity.
Due to the depletion of spiritual energy, the artifact's power has diminished significantly, and its spiritual nature has faded.
Upon seeing the note that appeared on the bag, Lu Qing was delighted.
Indeed, it was a spiritual artifact known as the Qiankun Yida Bag, a legendary item.
What surprised him was that this bag, unlike the Li Huo Ding, did not seem to have any sort of inheritance associated with it.
However, even without the inheritance, Lu Qing was still thrilled with his discovery.
The old man sitting across from Lu Qing was perplexed by his scrutiny of the old bag.
He couldn't understand why Lu Qing was so interested in what was, to him, just an ordinary bag.
"Old man, may I ask where you got this money bag?" Lu Qing inquired, his joy momentarily suppressed.
Having confirmed that it was indeed a spiritual artifact, Lu Qing's tone softened as he addressed the old man.
"This money bag was something I dug up by chance while clearing a piece of wasteland when I was younger. It looked old, but it wasn't torn or damaged, so I took it home, cleaned it, and started using it. It's strange because even though the bag looks old, it hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear over the years, remaining in this condition."
Upon hearing this, the old man seemed to realize something.
Could this bag have some special properties? Lu Qing's expression gave away his thoughts.
"Old man, I must be blunt. This money bag is quite unique, and it holds some value for me. I'd like to purchase it from you. May I ask how much you would require to part with it?" Lu Qing asked, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Young master, are you serious? What use could this old bag possibly have for someone like you?" The old man was astonished, unsure if he had heard correctly.
"Old man, there's no need to be nervous. While this bag may not hold much value for you, it is quite extraordinary to me. Please name your price, and we can discuss the transaction." Lu Qing's tone was earnest and sincere.
The old man's eyes widened as he heard Lu Qing's words. This was a substantial sum of money, far beyond what he could have imagined.
He quickly waved his hands, feeling overwhelmed. "Young master, I can't possibly accept this. This is too much. I'm just an old man, and this bag is of no use to me. Please, take it as a token of my gratitude for saving my life earlier."
The old man was not a fool.
He understood that this bag was something sought after by cultivators, and it was beyond his means to keep it.
Lu Qing's kindness and politeness had given him the opportunity to offer the bag without feeling pressured.
If it had been other cultivators, they might have simply taken it by force or, worse, taken his life along with the bag.
"Let's not haggle, old man. This amount is insignificant to me, but I cannot take it without offering something in return. Please, accept this gold ingot as my payment for the bag." Lu Qing insisted, his voice firm yet respectful.
Lu Qing took out a small gold ingot from his sleeve and placed it on the table.
The dazzling radiance of the gold immediately caught the old man's attention, and his eyes widened in surprise.
He had never seen such a large piece of gold in his life.
However, he quickly regained his composure and waved his hands again, refusing the offer. "Young master, I cannot accept this. It's too much. I am but a simple old man, and this gold is beyond my means. Your kindness in saving my life is more than enough. I cannot take any more from you."
"Please, don't refuse, old man. This is just a small token of my appreciation. The bag holds value for me, and I insist on compensating you fairly. Take it, and let us part ways with no regrets." Lu Qing's tone was gentle but resolute.
Seeing Lu Qing's determination, the old man eventually relented and accepted the gold ingot with a mix of gratitude and reluctance.
The amount of gold was enough to solve many of his family's problems—his granddaughter's dowry, his wife's medical expenses, and even building a new house to accommodate their growing family.
As these thoughts crossed his mind, the old man's initial refusal turned into silent acceptance.
Lu Qing noticed the change in the old man's demeanor and knew that he had agreed.
A smile appeared on his face as he said, "Old man, are you hungry? It would be a waste to let these delicious dishes go uneaten."
After ensuring that the old man had accepted the gold ingot, Lu Qing invited him to join him in enjoying the sumptuous meal.
Once they had eaten their fill, Lu Qing personally escorted the old man out of the city, walking a considerable distance to ensure that no one was following them.
After all, he wanted to be a true gentleman and ensure that his good deed didn't inadvertently bring trouble to the old man.
It would be unfortunate if, after saving the old man's life, he ended up being targeted for retaliation.
As Lu Qing reentered the city, his expression suddenly turned solemn, and he focused his gaze forward.
In the distance, a handsome middle-aged man with a pair of captivating phoenix eyes approached him with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
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