Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 93: Chapter 23: Fencing Stolen Goods

This time, he disguised himself as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

With his current Divine Sense surpassing the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, only Middle-Stage True Pill cultivators could see through his disguise.

And Master White Cloud was at the Early-Stage True Pill.

This meant that in the entire White Cloud Immortal City, no one could see Zhou Xun’s true appearance.

Zhou Xun once again arrived at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

The scale of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion in White Cloud Immortal City was naturally much larger than that of Red Leaf Square and Qingyue Square.

The reason for coming here was because the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was a large establishment and would not ruin their reputation for some ordinary magical artifacts.

Moreover, Zhou Xun had dealt with the Hundred Treasures Pavilion multiple times and had some favorable impressions of it.

Stepping into the spacious hall of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, which spanned nearly a hundred meters, dozens of people were selecting treasures inside.

Upon seeing Zhou Xun enter, a servant immediately approached him.

”What treasures would the customer like to purchase?”

”Do you purchase treasures?” Zhou Xun pulled the servant aside and asked quietly.

”Of course, we do. Please follow me inside to discuss!” The servant said, leading Zhou Xun to an elegant room.

”I have quite a number of items to sell this time. Please invite the shopkeeper to converse here!” Zhou Xun said softly, using the Thousand Faces Mask to mimic the mana of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, releasing a trace of aura.

The servant immediately showed respect and then invited a wealthy-looking shopkeeper in.

After some negotiation, they purchased all of Zhou Xun’s surplus magical artifacts, elixirs, and various low-tier materials at seventy percent of the selling price.

This included what Zhou Xun obtained from the Luo Family Secret Vault and the large batch of treasures accumulated from slaying high-tier cultivators and Tribulation Cultivators.

He gained over 4,000 Spirit Stones.

Afterward, amidst the shopkeeper’s enthusiastic smile, Zhou Xun left the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

He specifically pretended to be a Foundation Establishment cultivator for this sale, allowing him to sell the goods smoothly.

If he were a Qi Refining Cultivator, it would have been too conspicuous.

Moreover, even if someone were to notice, they would not suspect Zhou Xun’s true identity as a Seventh-Layer Qi Refining cultivator.

After leaving the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Zhou Xun went to the largest Spirit Medicine Shop in White Cloud Immortal City, the ”Hundred Herbs Pavilion.”

Originally, the largest Spirit Medicine business in White Cloud Immortal City was the Lin Family’s ”Spirit Medicine Pavilion.” However, after the Lin Family encountered a crisis back then,

all the spirit medicines in the Lin Family’s medicinal fields were plundered.

Although the Lin Family resumed their presence in Red Leaf Square, the damaged spirit medicines would not regrow.

After all, the more valuable the medicines, the longer they take to mature.

The Lin Family will need a century to restore the glory of their spiritual plants.

Now, they can only produce spirit medicines that do not require time to mature.

Entering the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Zhou Xun once again pretended to be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

”Greetings, fellow Daoist!”

The shopkeeper of the Spirit Medicine Pavilion personally greeted Zhou Xun.

”Fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar. Is this your first time at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion?”

In White Cloud Immortal City, at the Foundation Establishment stage, practitioners typically know each other.

”I just arrived in the Immortal City not long ago. It makes sense you don’t recognize me!” Zhou Xun replied calmly.

”I wonder what kind of spirit medicine you wish to purchase?” seeing that Zhou Xun didn’t want to elaborate, the shopkeeper sensibly refrained from further questions and inquired about his intentions.

”Do you have the materials for refining Essence-Guiding Pills? Get me three portions!” Zhou Xun requested.

The Essence-Guiding Pill is a common Foundation Strengthening and Essence Nourishing Elixir for early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. Its pill recipe is widespread, and as a shopkeeper of an Elixir Shop, he naturally knows such common recipes.

”Fellow Daoist, it seems you’re a Tier Two Alchemist. Yu Mou is honored,” the Hundred Herbs Pavilion shopkeeper respectfully saluted.

As a Spirit Medicine Shop, their biggest clients are these alchemists. Establishing a good relationship with a Tier Two Alchemist for long-term supply is highly beneficial for him.

”However, we only have two portions of Essence-Guiding Pill materials in the shop. If you want more, you may have to wait a month.”

”Our Yu Family transports a batch of spirit medicine every six months. The last batch was five months ago!”

”Then two portions will do!” Zhou Xun nodded.

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked:

”Do you have any Tier Two Middle-Grade spirit medicines for sale?”

”Yes, we still have two Tier Two Middle-Grade spirit medicines in our store — one Yuan Condensing Grass and one Purple Monkey Flower!” the shopkeeper replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun sighed inwardly. He had already absorbed a Yuan Condensing Grass, and absorbing more would not enhance his Spirit Root Talent.

”I’ll take the Purple Monkey Flower.”

Though curious about Zhou Xun’s purpose for purchasing the Purple Monkey Flower, the shopkeeper refrained from asking.

He nodded, retrieving the spirit medicine and placing it before Zhou Xun.

”That’ll be two thousand one hundred Spirit Stones in total!”

Zhou Xun inspected the spirit medicines, which were well-preserved and potent.

After paying the Spirit Stones, Zhou Xun left.

Upon exiting the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Zhou Xun immediately left the city, headed to a secluded spot, and changed into his usual attire before heading to his Cave Mansion.

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”Alchemist Zhou, you’re back!”

Just as Zhou Xun was about to open the door, an enchanting and captivating voice reached his ears.

Turning around, he saw a woman in a white dress, charmingly smiling and greeting him.

Her figure was voluptuous and alluring, with beautiful curves, just like a blooming peony, vibrant and captivating.

It was the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

Zhou Xun nodded:

”Daoist Li!”

With a calm expression, Zhou Xun simply returned the greeting.

Concerning this prominent figure from Junyue Pavilion, Zhou Xun naturally kept his distance.

Who knows what kind of connections she might have with a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

”Oh, why does Alchemist Zhou keep everyone at a distance? Is my humble beauty not worthy of your attention?”

Hundred Flowers Fairy said with a trace of grievance.

”Zhou Mou is focused on the Alchemy Dao and not interested in other matters. I hope you understand, Daoist.” With that said, he was about to enter.

”Wait, hold on!” Hundred Flowers Fairy stopped Zhou Xun once again.

”Is there anything else, Daoist?” Zhou Xun inquired.

”How dull you are. Daoist Fang is planning to hold a small exchange meeting and asked if Alchemist Zhou would attend?” Hundred Flowers Fairy pouted and revealed her intentions.

”Exchange meeting?” Zhou Xun asked with great interest.

”Who else is invited, and when and where will it be held?”

”It’s only our neighbors from Golden Spring Lane. As for the time and place, Daoist Fang plans to host it at his home three days from now!” the Hundred Flowers Fairy answered seriously, without her previously seductive demeanor.

This Daoist Fang is a renowned High-Grade Artifact Refiner in Golden Spring Lane.

Zhou Xun’s previously repaired High-Grade Magical Artifact, the Flying Fork, was fixed by this Daoist Fang, who only symbolically charged Zhou Xun fifty Spirit Stones.

”In that case, Zhou Mou will certainly not miss it!” After contemplating briefly, Zhou Xun agreed.

Such small exchange meetings within circles often offer genuine treasures.

”Then I’ll anticipate Alchemist Zhou’s presence!” The Hundred Flowers Fairy reverted to her coquettish demeanor, charmingly saying goodbye.

After returning home, Zhou Xun immediately took out the Tier Two Middle-Grade Purple Monkey Flower.

Absorbing its essence, he successfully increased his Spirit Root Sensitivity to thirty-two points.

Given his current status, he lacked no Tier Two spirit medicines.

In a few years, he could push his Spirit Root to its mid-grade peak, and then he would need quasi-third or higher-tier spirit medicines.

Soon, three days had passed and it was the day of the exchange meeting.