Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2077 1507: Gift (Part 2)

”Senior, youʼre joking. How dare I toy with you? I merely voiced my thoughts. Since you canʼt meet my request, I should return.”

Li Zhirui still maintained a smile, not taking his threat seriously at all. He turned around and patted Qing Si, saying, ”Letʼs go. Is there any Spiritual Object youʼd like? Consider it compensation for earlier teasing.”

Indeed, he only knew that Chaos Beings with Spiritual Intelligence were exceedingly rare but didnʼt understand their most precious value. However, since a contract had been made, they were partners now. How could he abandon a partner for some external objects?

Qing Si was still bewildered, unsure how the situation had reversed, merely trailing behind him dazedly.

”You belong to wind and thunder, so this Thunder Law-imbued Spirit Object suits you well. How about it?”

”Alright.”

Qing Si still hadnʼt come to his senses, responding instinctively.

Li Zhirui then spent a considerable sum of Spirit Crystals to purchase this Spirit Object.

”Were your earlier words a joke or sincere?” Qing Si suddenly asked.

”Of course, they were jokes.”

Li Zhirui said earnestly, ”Since you and I have signed a contract, we are partners, entrusted with life and death. How can one give up a partner over some external objects?”

Though sounding somewhat grandiose, Qing Si was deeply moved, on the verge of tears.

”Donʼt be overly emotional; focus on cultivation and strive to be helpful in battles soon.”

Saying this, he continued to leisurely explore the hall.

From outside, the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall appears quite small, but upon entering, its vastness is remarkable!

Li Zhirui had only seen a small section last time; now, with ample time, he could thoroughly explore it.

”Customer, long time no see. Congratulations on your cultivation progress.”

Suddenly, a voice sounded beside him.

Turning around, he saw a being in merchant attire, with a concealed aura seemingly as ordinary as a human.

”Senior Wan Zhu!”

Li Zhirui only hesitated briefly before recalling the personʼs identity, hastily bowing in respect.

Initially unaware of this personʼs status, he learned from the basic knowledge purchased from the commerce that within Chaos Commerce, the ʼWanʼ series indicated the highest rank.

”You are a distinguished guest; how can you salute me?”

Without any apparent action from Wan Zhu, Li Zhirui found himself unable to complete the gesture.

Seeing this, Li Zhirui could only muster a wry smile, abandoning the idea of paying respect, and regaining his actions.

”Senior, youʼre joking.”

Wan Zhu shook his head slightly, avoiding the topic, and turned his gaze to Qing Si behind him, smiling, ”You have quite the fortune to sign a contract with a Chaos Being.”

”I just met one by chance.”

”Cultivate him well; he will greatly benefit your cultivation in the future.”

Li Zhirui felt a stir within, but since the other party offered no explanation and seemed unwilling to elaborate, he prudently refrained from questioning.

Always being with Qing Si, discoveries are inevitable.

”Have you seen any Spiritual Object you fancy? Consider it my gift for your breakthrough to Heavenly Immortal.” Suddenly, Wan Zhu switched topics.

”Thank you, Senior, but I accept the gift in spirit, no need for extravagance.” Li Zhirui felt a mixture of surprise and humbly declined.

He was unwilling to incur such a powerful seniorʼs debt, especially since the potential cost of repayment was unknown.

”Donʼt worry, since itʼs a gift, thereʼs no causal debt involved, nor is a return expected; just accept it with peace of mind.” Wan Zhu seemed to have seen through his concerns, addressing them frankly.

”Then many thanks, Senior.”

Given their words, Li Zhirui felt obliging was necessary now to avoid being disrespectful.

”Hmm, this spirit object seems perfect for you.”

Saying so, Wan Zhu reached out and gently summoned a Spirit Object, a fist-sized, crystal-clear jade stone, and tossed it into Li Zhiruiʼs arms.

”Thank you, Senior!”

A momentʼs contact told him it was a Spirit Object formed by the gathering of Purification Principles.

Compared to the Thunder Spirit Object purchased for Qing Si, this was vastly superior in every aspect, not even on the same level.

Li Zhirui felt overwhelmed and a slight panic because the Spirit Objectʼs value seemed excessively precious.

”Take it.”

Wan Zhu waved his hand, ”Seems you are about to break through to Profound Immortal Realm, so consider it an early congratulatory gift from me.”

He could only silently accept it.

”Thatʼs more like it!”

”I have business to attend to, so Iʼll take my leave. If you have any issues, use this Jade Talisman to contact me.”

As he said this, Li Zhirui felt a weight in his hand; upon raising his eyes again, Wan Zhu had vanished.

”Jiu, who was that senior? He seemed overly kind and even willing to gift you such a precious treasure.” Qing Si approached, whispering.

Despite Qing Siʼs low cultivation inhibiting his ability to discern Wan Zhuʼs level, he felt an overwhelming presence akin to a mountain from him, far surpassing Li Zhiruiʼs strength.

This made it easy to infer the immense power Wan Zhu possessed.

Pu zzled by the query, Li Zhirui didnʼt know how to respond. Was it right to explain that he had only met Wan Zhu once?

While it was true, no one would believe him if voiced.

Had he not been the protagonist but merely heard rumors, he too would find such claims incredulous.

Meanwhile, Li Zhirui sensed many curious and probing gazes surrounding him.

ʼWhatʼs special about this person to warrant an audience from the Ten Thousand Treasures Hallʼs Store Manager, who even bestowed such a valuable Spirit Object!?ʼ

Even if one were the offspring of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, or even a Taiyi Golden Immortal themselves, they wouldnʼt enjoy such favorable treatment!

The elderly cultivator who once held a grudge against Li Zhirui felt inner turmoil akin to upheaval, unable to calm down. He couldnʼt fathom an apparently inexperienced Heavenly Immortal Cultivator could relate to the top Store Manager.

If not for knowing Chaos Commerceʼs strictly neutral stance, he might have already fled the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall!

Returning to the narrative!

Under many eyes, Li Zhirui freely meandered within the hallʼs expansive space, searching for needed Spirit Objects.

As he ventured further, gazes fixed on him grew fewer and fewer, likely because word hadnʼt spread.

Finally, he felt a bit of ease and comfort.

Inadvertently, Li Zhirui arrived at the west section within the hall.

This area differed from the other three, lacking numerous shops, yet had bustling foot traffic, appearing more lively.

This was the designated zone for cultivators to set up stalls.

Li Zhirui hadnʼt come here just to find bargains, knowing full well that unlikely. These beings were astute, reserving uncertain items from display.

He was inadvertently discovering a different facet of Chaos Commerce.

Since he was here, might as well explore further.

Compared to the complete, well-presented Spirit Objects in store displays, those at stalls fared poorly.

However, they had distinct advantages, primarily lower pricing, saving half to a tenth compared to those in shops.

Additionally, a variety of rare objects existed; some elusive Spirit Objects inaccessible in stores might be found at these stalls.

Of course, if an itemʼs sale meant it hadnʼt great practical use, or was redundant to the seller.

Otherwise, who would openly sell it? Itʼd either be sold to Chaos Commerce or refined already.

”How much for this Spirit Seed?”

Li Zhirui approached a stall, pointing at a Spirit Seed half an inch in size, asking.

No emotion showed on his face, nor did he hide his intent, openly displaying his goal.