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Chapter 301: The Fisherman
Chapter 301: The Fisherman
High above on a towering cliff, sword lights danced and weaved through the air, each movement fluid and graceful, as if it were a natural dance.
"Senior Brother Lu!"
Song Yun leaped forward, her flying sword in hand, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she faced Lu Xuan.
"You've made remarkable progress with your sword techniques lately. It seems that your recent expedition to the Boundless Sea has greatly benefited your cultivation." Lu Xuan nodded gently, a hint of praise in his voice.
"It's all thanks to your guidance, Senior Brother Lu. Your insights helped me understand the intricacies I struggled with before. My improvements during this outdoor training trip are a natural result of that." Song Yun replied respectfully.
Half a month ago, Song Yun had joined a Song family expedition to hunt sea beasts in the outer seas. It was an opportunity for him to test the skills he had learned from Lu Xuan.
Since his return, his sword cultivation had visibly improved, much to Lu Xuan's relief.
"My guidance played a part, but your own insights and hard work are what truly made the difference." Lu Xuan said gently, his eyes softening as he looked at the youthful Song Yun.
Song Yun nodded, committing his words to memory.
"By the way, Senior Brother Lu, there's going to be a grand auction on Aurora Island soon. It's a rare event that only happens once every ten years. Are you interested in attending?"
"Oh? An auction? What's the occasion?" Lu Xuan asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Aurora Island is the largest island in the nearby archipelago. It houses the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, a powerful organization formed by the major forces and high-level cultivators on the island. Their business reaches every corner of the cultivation world." Song Yun explained enthusiastically.
"I've heard that this auction will offer a wide array of treasures, including high-grade magical artifacts, pills, and talismans. There will also be carefully selected and cultivated high-quality mermaids with appearances and figures that rival those of female cultivators from the human race, offering a unique allure."
"Additionally, there will be high-grade rare spirit plants and sea beasts sourced from the Boundless Sea, and I've even heard rumors of high-grade spirit liquids originating from the deep sea."
"High-grade spirit liquids?" Lu Xuan's heart stirred at the mention of high-grade spirit liquids. One of the main reasons he had chosen to come to Kongming Island was the possibility of finding high-grade spirit liquids here.
The Dragon Corpse Grass spirit plant he had secretly obtained from the bottom of Thousand Dragon Lake required nourishment from high-grade spirit liquids to grow.
And the chances of finding high-grade spirit liquids on Kongming Island were much higher than elsewhere.
True to his expectations, within just a few months of arriving on the island, he had already heard news of high-grade spirit liquids from Song Yun.
"That sounds like a welcome change from the monotony of staying on the island. Let's go and take a look at this Aurora Island."
"Yes!" Song Yun promised excitedly, his eyes shining. He had his own motives for inviting Lu Xuan to join him.
As a respected inner disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, Lu Xuan had remained secluded on Kongming Island for months, causing some to wonder if the island lacked a foundation-establishment cultivator to preside over it.
By bringing Lu Xuan to Aurora Island, Song Yun hoped to showcase his connection and assert their influence, deterring any small factions with ill intentions towards Kongming Island.
...
Several days later, Lu Xuan boarded a law ship provided by the Song family, setting sail for Aurora Island.
The law ship was crafted entirely from spirit wood and reinforced with numerous low-level arrays, making it both defensive and swift.
The interior of the ship was luxuriously appointed, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey even as the waves crashed against the hull.
After half a day's journey, Lu Xuan, accompanied by a group of Song family cultivators, arrived at Aurora Island and approached a majestic building at its center.
"Senior Brother Lu, this is the auction house of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce." Song Yun trailed slightly behind Lu Xuan, speaking in a low voice.
Before Lu Xuan could even step into the building, a middle-aged cultivator with a pleasant smile emerged to greet them.
"Welcome, Fellow Cultivator Lu. Your reputation precedes you. Despite your young age, your profound cultivation and extraordinary bearing testify to your status as a disciple of a major sect."
"Please come in, Fellow Cultivator Lu," the middle-aged cultivator said, gesturing with his hand.
Lu Xuan nodded and calmly walked into the building as the group of cultivators watched him.
As they entered the grand hall, voices could be heard not far away, discussing the newcomers.
"Who is this unfamiliar young cultivator? Where did he come from? I don't believe I've seen him before."
"With such a grand reception, even the ruthless High Chairman Gao is personally greeting him. He must be someone important."
"Are you not keeping up with the news from the other islands? It's said that a few months ago, a Foundation Establishment cultivator arrived on Kongming Island, likely an inner disciple sent by the Celestial Sword Sect to preside over the island."
"I've heard of that, but I never expected it to be this young man before us.
I heard that after he arrived on Kongming Island, he rarely showed himself, preferring to spend his days with his spiritual fields and plants, showing no interest in exploring the Boundless Sea."
Outside the hall, numerous cultivators whispered amongst themselves, intrigued by the young Lu Xuan, who was being personally welcomed by the chamber of commerce's chairman.
Led by the amiable middle-aged cultivator and the two enchanting young women, Lu Xuan was guided to a luxurious private room.
The room was filled with the aroma of dark yellow incense, creating an intoxicating atmosphere.
The floor was covered with a layer of beast hide, giving the sensation of walking on clouds.
As soon as Lu Xuan sat down, attendants from the chamber of commerce arrived with spirit fruits and spirit tea.
Soon after, a stream of visitors began to call on him.
Due to Lu Xuan's prominent status as an inner disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, as well as his reclusive nature and air of mystery, cultivators seeking an introduction came in waves, one group after another.
With Song Yun acting as a filter, only cultivators with at least a high-level Qi Refining cultivation base were allowed into Lu Xuan's room, with the occasional local Foundation Establishment cultivator dropping by to establish a connection.
This unintended screening process spared Lu Xuan from many potential troubles, allowing him a much-needed respite.
Just as he was about to close his eyes for a brief rest, a handsome young man casually strolled into the room.
The youth's cultivation base matched Lu Xuan's, and his every movement exuded a lazy aura.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu, it's nice to finally meet you," the young man said, taking a seat with a smile.
"And who might you be?" Lu Xuan asked.
"My background is similar to yours. I also come from a sect and have been dispatched to oversee an island here," the young man replied.
"The difference is that you're from the Celestial Sword Sect, while I'm from the Lishan Sect. You can call me Shi Zhong," he added with a smile.
"So it's Fellow Cultivator Shi. Your reputation precedes you," Lu Xuan said politely.
Although he had mostly remained within the Celestial Sword Sect and rarely ventured out, Lu Xuan was well-versed in the basic knowledge of the cultivation world.
The Lishan Sect was renowned, just like the Celestial Sword Sect, but they were famous for their skill in talisman-making rather than swordsmanship.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu, you've certainly maintained your air of mystery. It's been quite some time since you arrived on Kongming Island, and this is the first time you're revealing yourself to outsiders," Shi Zhong commented.
"My apologies. It's just my nature; I'm not good with socializing and prefer the company of plants and flowers," Lu Xuan explained.
"There's not much point in tending to spiritual plants. You just plant them and let them grow," Shi Zhong said with a wave of his hand.
"Fellow Cultivator Lu, why not join me for a deep-sea fishing trip in the Boundless Sea to catch some rare sea beasts?"
(End of Chapter)
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