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Chapter 44: Silverback Ray
It can conceal the detection of Qi Luck spells; at the very least, it can isolate that group of Buddhist cultivators.
After all, Buddhist monks find people based on their destiny.
Thinking of this, Li Wu remained silent for a moment, then took out a jade bottle and said:
"This is a Blood Qi Pill, which can increase one's own blood and qi. Could I exchange it for your [Life Concealment Talisman]?"
The talisman cultivator took the bottle, examined it carefully, and nodded, saying:
"Three cards are acceptable."
"Can."
Li Wu decisively agreed to the deal.
Afterwards, he wandered around the trade fair and acquired quite a few strange and unusual items.
For example, the [Substitute Talisman] can leave a fake body in place, which is enough to confuse the enemy.
There is also the [Substitute Wooden Dummy], a type of mechanical art that can block a full-force attack from a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.
Most of Li Wuhuan's items were these life-saving items, prepared in preparation for his later witchcraft journey.
The trade fair lasted for three days.
Afterwards, Li Wuhuan and the other disciples of the Beast Taming Sect headed to the other side's mountain gate.
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On the shuttle.
The leading disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, Zhao Ju, pointed to the distant, mist-shrouded mountain peaks and said:
"Fellow Daoist Li, that is Thousand Yuan Peak."
"This place is teeming with demonic beasts, making it an absolute forbidden zone for most cultivators, but for us disciples of the Beast Taming Sect, it is a blessed land."
Li Wu looked down at the mountains below, where many demonic beasts were hidden, their numbers and strength no less than those of Chishan back then.
Yet, even in such a place, the Beast Taming Sect can freely enter and exit.
"It seems that the Beast Taming Sect's beast taming techniques are truly formidable."
The shuttle flew for a while longer.
Then they saw that Qianyuan Peak was shrouded in a protective array resembling an inverted glass bowl. Zhao Ju raised his hand and took out a token, and the array immediately cracked open.
It can accommodate a flying shuttle.
Upon entering the formation, Li Wu immediately felt a significant increase in the concentration of spiritual energy.
Buildings are scattered throughout Qianyuan Peak, where cultivators meditate, and occasionally, demonic beasts can be seen roaming among the mountains.
Cultivators and demonic beasts have actually achieved harmony here.
"Fellow Daoist Li, let me take you to see our sect leader."
After saying this, Zhao Ju flew towards the main hall on the mountaintop.
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The shuttle landed in front of the hall.
"Fellow Daoist Li, please wait outside for a moment."
After saying this, Zhao Ju turned and walked into the main hall.
A short while later, he came out.
"Fellow Daoist Li, please come with me."
Li Wuwei nodded slightly and followed the other party into the main hall. He saw a middle-aged cultivator with a beard and rugged features sitting in the main seat at the head of the hall.
He sat upright in the main seat, with a crimson fire python coiled around the chair behind him.
Li Wu bowed respectfully and said:
"Li Wu, the head of the Qingshi Sect in Youyang County, greets Senior."
Zheng Yecheng, sitting at the head of the table, remained unmoved. He first looked at Zhao Ju, signaling him to leave, before speaking:
"Sect Leader Li, please take a seat."
Li Wuwei nodded slightly, then found a chair and sat down.
Zheng Yecheng then got down to business:
"Sect Leader Li, may I have a look at your Gold-Swallowing Insect?"
"Of course."
Li Wu took out the jade box, and with a flick of his wrist, the jade box flew into Zheng Yecheng's hand.
Zheng Yecheng opened it and looked inside. His eyes were filled with joy as he gazed at the two lifelike gold-devouring worms.
"What a wonderful little insect."
He looked up at Li Wu and asked:
"Is it true, as Sect Leader Li said, that these Gold-Devouring Beetles can find mineral veins?"
"That's right." Li Wu nodded and said:
"These gold-devouring worms eat spirit ore, so they can naturally find ore veins."
Zheng Yecheng nodded, teased the two gold-devouring beetles with his fingers, and became even more delighted. He then asked:
"How does Sect Leader Li plan to sell these two gold-devouring beetles?"
"I can give it to your family for free, without taking a single penny," Li Wu said with a faint smile.
Zheng Yecheng was not only a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but also the head of a sect, so he naturally understood the principle that free is the most expensive.
He closed the jade box, his gaze fixed intently on Li Wu, and said in a deep voice:
"What exactly does Sect Leader Li need? Just tell me directly."
"Our Qing Shi Clan needs the friendship of your clan."
Li Wu smiled and continued to explain:
"My family comes from Youyang County and we have to come to your county's market every year to do business. However, recently, our caravan has been frequently robbed and plundered. Therefore, I hope to receive your protection in Guang'an County."
"If Sect Leader Zheng agrees, I can send some more Gold-Swallowing Insects later."
Zheng Yecheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He naturally knew what those so-called Tribulation Cultivators were.
These are the Qi-refining forces within Guang'an County.
Since the forces of Youyang County flooded into the Sanlukou Market to do business, the Qi Refining cultivators, whose goods were not very competitive, suffered the most heavy losses.
Therefore, this inferior strategy was adopted.
As for these Foundation Establishment forces, although they did not participate, they did not stop them either.
After thinking for a moment, Zheng Yecheng nodded and said:
"I agree to your request."
The Beast Taming Sect is, after all, a Foundation Establishment power. With two Foundation Establishment warriors within the sect, protecting a Qi Refining power is just a matter of a word.
He didn't believe that any force in Guang'an County would disrespect his Beast Taming Sect.
Seeing that Zheng Yecheng agreed, Li Wuxin breathed a sigh of relief. In the future, when Zhang Zai and others came here to do business, there should be no danger.
Having achieved his first objective, Li Wu immediately raised his second matter:
"In addition, I would like to purchase a demon beast from your esteemed establishment for transporting goods."
When Li Wu wanted to buy a demon beast, Zheng Yecheng naturally wouldn't refuse, since that was the business of the Beast Taming Sect.
"Let Zhao Ju take you there."
Li Wuwei nodded slightly, then stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and left.
Upon exiting the main hall, they saw Zhao Ju waiting outside.
Upon seeing Li Wu emerge, he smiled and quickly stepped forward, saying:
"Sect Leader Li, I never expected you to be the head of a sect."
Li Wu smiled and said:
"I'd like to buy a demonic beast that can carry goods, preferably one that can fly. Do you have any recommendations, fellow cultivator?"
"To transport cargo... it also needs to be able to fly..." Zhao Ju pondered for a moment and said:
"Then there's only one left."
"Sect Leader Li, please come with me."
The two then flew away from Qianyuan Peak in a flying shuttle, heading towards another mountain peak.
Li Wuyao could see from afar that a huge, ray-like monster was flying around the mountain peak. Its back was wide and flat, and it certainly looked like a good pack animal.
After Zhao Ju approached, she introduced:
"This beast is called the Silverback Ray. It can carry extremely heavy loads and flies fast and steadily, making it an excellent pack animal."
Li Wuzai examined it carefully, becoming more and more satisfied with it, and then nodded and said:
"How many spirit stones does this Silverback Ray cost?"
Zhao Ju replied with a smile:
"If you buy it directly, it will cost three hundred spirit stones. If you rent it, it will only cost fifty spirit stones a year."
Three hundred spirit stones each!
Even Li Wu couldn't help but gasp.
That's too expensive.
"Let's rent one instead."