Chapter 30: Entry Name: Self-Cutting Root.

Chapter 30: Entry Name: Self-Cutting Root.

If it weren't for the interruption and the forced acquisition of the "Heavenly Mandate Foundation," he certainly wouldn't have settled for such a small profit. But the Heavenly Mandate Foundation is something that can't be bought with spirit stones.

It's hard to say whether he made a profit or took a loss.

At this moment, as he strolled along the main road, the Heavenly Mandate Foundation within his body slowly rotated, automatically absorbing the spiritual energy from the surrounding air, gradually improving his cultivation progress.

Although the speed was indeed a bit slow, it didn't require him to close his eyes and cultivate his art, making it equivalent to idle cultivation.

The spiritual energy in the Ask Heaven Mountain Range wasn't particularly dense, which was actually common knowledge in the cultivation world. Places with dense spiritual energy were often either forbidden lands or territories occupied by powerful families and sects.

It was unlikely for a marketplace like the Ask Heaven Market to be located in an area with abundant spiritual energy.

"Let's change into new clothes first."

Chen Qiu had long wanted to change out of the clothes given to him by Fat Dragon, as the size didn't fit him at all. They were too loose, and he felt a bit untidy wearing them.

When the two of them walked out of a shop, they were both refreshed.

They bought eight sets of clothes.

All of them were made from the finest materials.

Each set cost two spirit stones, totaling sixteen spirit stones. They each took two sets for themselves and also bought two sets for the two brothers from the scholar.

Even the finest materials were still mortal objects and didn't deserve such a high price. However, each set of clothing had a small "Dust-Repelling Array" woven into it using "Golden Silk Threads."

Its function was simple: to keep the clothes free from dust.

Aside from that, it had no other use.

"If it weren't for this Dust-Repelling Array, this set of clothes would be worth no more than 10 taels of silver!"

Fat Dragon carefully caressed the fabric of his new clothes, grumbling under his breath, but he couldn't help but smile. The fabric was excellent, and the craftsmanship was superb. The black and red design of the robe matched his aesthetic perfectly, even making his large belly appear exceptionally imposing. However, the price was indeed too high.

Moreover, it wasn't very convenient for combat.

That damn shopkeeper had told him that those who bought such clothes usually didn't engage in battles themselves.

But the quality was undeniable.

Chen Qiu smiled lightly without speaking. He had chosen a set of green robes for himself and walked through the ancient town after the rain, feeling as if he had stepped out of a traditional ink painting. He believed that dust protection was necessary to keep his clothes from being stained by blood.

He also bought an expensive jade fan for himself, worth a full spirit stone.

With a casual flick of his wrist, he felt a pleasant sensation—much better than chopping wood.

Onward to the next shop.

"Shopkeeper, come out and attend to your customers!"

"Do you have Telecommunication Talismans? What's the price?"

Fat Dragon strode into the Zhao Family Commerce, where they had visited a few days ago, his voice filled with confidence. It had to be said that although the clothes were a bit pricey and not worth the cost, wearing them gave him a boost of confidence.

After five months of living in this world, he hadn't felt this arrogant in a long time.

This feeling was truly exhilarating, far more enjoyable than being a supplement in the Flower Offering Sect.

The shopkeeper who served them this time was the same one they had met before. Hearing the voices, he hurried out from behind the counter and was slightly taken aback upon seeing the two of them. He recognized them as the pair who had bought the inferior Celestial Path Retrace Talisman a few days ago.

Although he was surprised, he maintained a gentle smile on his face: "Of course we have them. The Zhao Family Commerce has branches all over the Great Xia Kingdom, and Telecommunication Talismans are essential for every power, so we naturally have them."

"Come, come, this way."

The shopkeeper led the two to a corner of the shop: "These are inferior Telecommunication Talismans. One parent talisman and seven child talismans, capable of transmitting sound within ten li, priced at one spirit stone. The spiritual energy within the talisman can be used for one year."

"Next to it is the medium-grade Telecommunication Talisman. One parent talisman and fifty child talismans, capable of transmitting sound within a hundred li, priced at fifty spirit stones. These are usually supplied to families or small sects."

"The one hanging at the top is the high-grade Telecommunication Talisman. One parent talisman and three hundred child talismans, capable of transmitting sound within three hundred li, priced at three hundred spirit stones."

The shopkeeper with a hint of white in his temples paused slightly before tentatively asking: "High-grade Telecommunication Talismans are usually used by larger sects. With them, sects can recall disciples traveling outside or issue tasks."

"All three types of Telecommunication Talismans can be used for one year. After that, you'll need to purchase new ones."

"Which one would you like?"

"How much is that one?"

Chen Qiu's gaze fell on the ring placed carefully in a half-opened jade box on the top shelf, his voice barely audible. Next to the box was a display card showing the name of the ring.

Telecommunication ring.

“What is this?”

The shopkeeper carefully took down the box and handed it over to the two, introducing it, "This is a telecommunication ring. It’s more convenient to use than a telecommunication scroll. Whether it’s the speed of communication or the distance, it far surpasses the telecommunication scroll."

"It’s made from an extremely rare material, the parent-child stone, divided into multiple pieces. One mother ring and ten child rings."

"Not only can it transmit sound, but it can also transmit images. It’s generally used by core disciples of major sects or direct-line descendants of powerful clans."

"The price for a set is 1,000 spirit stones."

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu nodded slightly. Though he didn’t speak, it was clear he favored the telecommunication ring. Without saying anything else, if it came to a crucial moment in battle and he needed to communicate, speaking into a ring would definitely be more convenient and faster than pulling out a telecommunication scroll from his robes.

The price was a bit high, but the advantage was that it could be used permanently, which was still quite good.

"Wrap this one up first, we’ll settle the bill later."

He scanned the surroundings, "Do you have any talismans or similar items? For survival, offense, or to speed up cultivation?"

"Of course, of course, we certainly have them!"

Even though the shop keeper with his white temples was well-versed, his murky eyes couldn’t help but gleam with excitement. Being able to afford a telecommunication ring meant they were definitely young masters from a major power, and the fact that they came alone, rather than with a parent, indicated they already had significant authority and could handle matters independently.

This power was certainly not small. The telecommunication ring had been displayed in this shop for over a decade, and it wasn’t originally intended for sale. Within a hundred miles, no power could afford such an item.

It was placed here to demonstrate the strength of the Zhao Family Commerce and to highlight that the prices of the other telecommunication scrolls were, in fact, not too high.

He had encountered young masters who could afford such telecommunication rings before in the capital, where they would buy talismans in bulk to sell back home.

This was a big deal!

"Oh, right—"

The shop keeper suddenly thought of something and pulled out two invitation letters and a list of auction items, handing them over, "There’s an annual auction at the Ask Heaven Market tonight. Many items are prepared for this year, here are two reserved invitation letters. I wonder if the two of you are interested?"

"Really?"

Chen Qiu took the list of auction items, initially just glancing over it, but his gaze was soon drawn to an entry:

Entry Name: Self-Cutting Root.

Entry Rank: Green.

Entry Effect: The Self-Cutting Ox gains a random white or green entry, the more entries, the more random entries are gained.

"Of course."

The shop keeper’s face was filled with pride, "After all, it’s the annual auction of the Ask Heaven Market. Many of the items are provided by our Zhao Family Commerce, and this entry is also from our Zhao Family Commerce. Our Zhao Family Commerce has shops throughout the entire Great Xia Kingdom."

Chen Qiu turned his head slightly to look at the Fat Dragon with a peculiar expression.

"Qiu Brother."

The Fat Dragon’s face was expressionless as he spoke word by word, "There are outsiders here. Give me some face, let’s talk about it in private."

The shop keeper, who was about to continue his introduction, suddenly had his eyes turn murky again, and he turned to a nearby shelf, mumbling, "Why is there dust here? I’ll go and clean it."

After the shop keeper left.

The Fat Dragon’s face turned serious as he turned his head to look at Chen Qiu, "Qiu Brother, you once said I was your patron. I feel this might not be a behavior of repaying a drop of water with a fountain. What do you think?"

"Don’t overthink it."

Chen Qiu lightly coughed and then whispered, "I know, I just thought you’d want it. If you don’t, then that’s fine."

"But have you really not considered it? Ten random entries, that’s a rare opportunity."

"Most people don’t get such a chance."

"Why don’t we buy it first, just in case you need it later?"

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I feel for you.

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Be careful if you’re farming, and thank you for your hard work.

(End of Chapter)

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