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Chapter 655: Scramble
Chapter 655: Scramble
Among the tenth-grade treasures that Lu Chen currently possessed, some were already in use, while others had yet to find the right opportunity to be utilized.
The Peacock King Sword, Qingfeng Feather Garment, Void Nightmare Eyes, Bright Sword Heart, Divine Spirit Paste, Gluttonous Worm Pouch, and Mirage Sound Pearl were among those that he used more frequently. While the Great Yi Thunder Talisman, Kun Earth Spirit Puppet, and Multi-Armed Corpse Servant hadn't been of much use yet, they could still be of assistance in a fight against cultivators or demon beasts. The Soul-Seizing Blood Palm, Apothecary's Seven Chapters, and Derivation Divine Canon were all cultivation techniques, and selling them at the variety store wouldn't be very profitable.
After much contemplation, Lu Chen decided to temporarily put one of his tenth-grade treasures up for sale – the Nine-Headed Dragon Chart.
The Nine-Headed Dragon Chart originated from the radiant globes of Dragon Corpse Grass, and it sealed the essence and spirit of a strange beast, the Nine-Headed Flood Dragon. It could be released to confront enemies.
As he had many treasures that were even more powerful than this one, keeping it would be a waste. Instead, he could use this opportunity to advertise his variety store and let more cultivators in the Stargazing Tower know about this little shop that focused on quality items.
In the variety store, Wen Qian looked at Lu Chen with a hint of disbelief as he asked, "Senior Lu, this is a tenth-grade treasure, right? Are you sure you want to sell it?"
For Wen Qian, who had not yet advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, a tenth-grade treasure was akin to an unparalleled treasure. He couldn't believe that Lu Chen was willing to part with it.
"Yes, you just need to take care of selling it," Lu Chen replied nonchalantly.
"Rest assured, senior. I will definitely sell it for a price that will satisfy you," Wen Qian promised hastily.
Although he didn't understand why Lu Chen wanted to sell a tenth-grade treasure, as the manager of the variety store, he would do his best to fulfill Lu Chen's requests without questioning the decisions of his superior.
However, his desire to follow Lu Chen was growing stronger by the day.
While his family background sounded impressive, it wasn't considered extraordinary within the Hailou Commerce Guild.
The Wen family was just one of the several major forces within the guild, and his branch of the family had many cultivators. As he wasn't a direct descendant and had average talent, it had cost him a significant price to enter the branch office of the Stargazing Tower, limiting his prospects for advancement.
Ever since he started working at Lu Chen's variety store, his monthly earnings of spirit stones had increased significantly, and Lu Chen would occasionally reward him with decent treasures. This had fueled his determination to continue working hard at the store.
And now, seeing Lu Chen sell a tenth-grade treasure, his resolve only grew stronger.
The fact that Lu Chen was willing to sell a tenth-grade treasure meant that he likely possessed several more, and following Lu Chen would undoubtedly lead to a much brighter future than staying in his family.
The next morning, Wen Qian got up early and opened the store.
"Brother Wen, you're opening the store so early today!"
"Brother Wen, which type of sword talisman will your store be selling this time? Can you give me a hint?"
"Brother Wen, do you have any more Dust Cleansing Pills? I've been asking you for a long time now. Hurry up and restock!"
As soon as he opened the door, a crowd of cultivators rushed in, including some at the Foundation Establishment stage.
Although 'A Small Variety Store' wasn't large in scale and had a limited selection of items, it offered several rare and exotic treasures that were usually only found in shops run by major powers. The quality of the items was comparable to those sold in larger stores, but the prices were even lower. As a result, there were always cultivators waiting outside, eager to be the first to get their hands on the treasures they desired.
"Everyone, please don't worry," Wen Qian said calmly as he maintained order. "This time, we will not only have everything you need, but we will also be introducing new varieties. I assure you that you will be satisfied."
Having managed the store for a while now, Wen Qian had grown accustomed to the respectful attitudes of the Foundation Establishment cultivators, who would usually speak to him politely and amicably.
"How does it compare to the sword talismans?"
Wen Qian's words instantly piqued the crowd's interest.
"It's definitely much stronger than the sword talismans."
"I can reveal that this treasure is of the fifth-grade."
Wen Qian announced casually, as if he were discussing the weather.
"A fifth-grade treasure?"
"Is a small store like this actually selling a fifth-grade treasure?!
"Aren't fifth-grade treasures exclusively sold by major guilds and powers? They usually only appear at auction-like events. How can you have one here?"
"I need to save up my spirit stones, quick!"
The crowd burst into excited chatter. The appearance of Foundation Establishment pills, sword talismans, and Dust Cleansing Pills at the variety store had already surprised them, and now there would be a fifth-grade treasure, which was on par with the level of the Core Formation stage.
Wen Qian's expression remained calm as he gazed at the crowd, momentarily forgetting his own astonishment when he had first learned about the treasure.
"There's only one fifth-grade treasure, and we will follow the usual rules. Those with sufficient financial means and who are at the front of the line will draw lots to determine the purchasing qualifications. The earlier you are in line, the higher your chances of being selected."
He briefly explained the purchasing rules, and the crowd nodded in understanding. Several fully-cultivated Foundation Establishment cultivators even decided to forgo the sword talismans and left immediately to prepare more spirit stones.
Given their cultivation levels, it was rare for them to come across a fifth-grade treasure. Naturally, they would do whatever they could to seize this opportunity.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Wen Qian opened the store door and was taken aback by the long line of cultivators waiting outside. He couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.
"So many cultivators!"
"That aura... It's so profound and mysterious. Could it be a Core Formation master?"
As this thought crossed his mind, he felt a surge of excitement. A Core Formation master was someone he could only look up to, and now one of them was here to purchase something from his store.
He suppressed his excitement and selected twenty cultivators with purchasing qualifications to enter the store, including the three Core Formation masters.
"Seniors, this is the fifth-grade treasure that our variety store has decided to offer. It's called the Nine-Headed Dragon Chart, and it seals the essence and spirit of a nine-headed flood dragon. You can release it to confront your enemies."
He pointed to an ancient chart in the middle of the counter as he spoke.
The ancient chart was mottled with age, depicting rivers and mountains. Within it lurked a massive dragon with nine heads, its body coiled and its presence lifelike as if it were truly moving within the chart. Upon closer inspection, it almost seemed as if the dragon were slowly swimming within the painting.
When Wen Qian infused a strand of spiritual power into it, a majestic dragon's roar resonated, and the shadow of the nine-headed dragon became more solid, as if it could burst forth from the chart at any moment.
"Although my cultivation is limited, and I can only activate this fifth-grade treasure to this extent with my current spiritual power, I believe that seniors can verify the authenticity of the treasure."
"Indeed."
"It is indeed a fifth-grade treasure, and its quality is quite remarkable."
One of the Core Formation masters spoke slowly, and the eyes of the other cultivators in the store burned with even more desire as they looked at the Nine-Headed Dragon Chart.
"The treasure is priced at forty thousand lower-grade spirit stones, and there will be no haggling. If the senior with the first purchasing right does not have enough spirit stones, the right will automatically pass to the next senior in line."
"This is the Stargazing Tower, and I believe you all have some understanding of the background of the owner of this variety store. I hope we can avoid any unpleasantness."
Wen Qian's expression turned solemn as he addressed the crowd of Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators. It was already quite an achievement for him to maintain his composure in front of so many advanced cultivators.
(End of Chapter)
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