Chapter 119: Encountering a Scheming Merchant, Painful Hatred, Go to the Third Floor for Appraisal

Although the Eastern Continent’s cultivation world was in turmoil due to battles and sect consolidations, and many cultivators had perished, Mo City remained bustling with activity.

In places with order, there is usually a lively atmosphere.

Order represents safety.

As Yu Xian walked along the central avenue, most of the cultivators on the road automatically moved aside for him.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator is a mighty figure!

Generally, Qi Condensation cultivators would not dare to provoke a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

If they encountered one with a cruel heart, they would retaliate viciously, and it would be common to kill on the spot, disregarding any rules.

Even if there are some restraints in the city, they might not be able to act against you, but it would be hard for you to leave the city alive. They could easily trap you and wait until you die.

Thus, when Yu Xian walked past the Qi Condensation cultivators, they sensed his Foundation Establishment aura and immediately stepped aside, avoiding him, and no one came within five meters.

Seeing this, Yu Xian couldn’t help but feel a bit nostalgic.

When he was in the larger market towns and cities, he also had to avoid the Foundation Establishment cultivators’ auras.

Yielding and even taking a detour was a common practice.

But now, he had become one of those figures who couldn’t be provoked.

He shook his head slightly and walked forward, his expression calm.

His destination was the largest store in the city, which was also his main goal.

This time, he planned to do business with around two to three hundred thousand spirit stones. He could sell everything useless in his storage bag without worrying about attracting envy.

However, he could only sell two spirit beasts; the others couldn’t be taken out directly, or it would cause trouble.

At the same time, he needed to replenish the medicinal pills suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators and exchange his large number of low-grade spirit stones for mid-grade ones.

Additionally, he wanted to see if his spirit shield, a fifth-grade defense treasure, could be repaired. It had fallen to a fourth-grade, significantly reducing its defensive power, which was a great loss.

“Friend, please wait.”

Just as Yu Xian was walking, a voice called from behind.

The person who did not avoid him and walked behind him was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Yu Xian didn’t pay much attention. Cultivators at the same stage generally walk their own path.

But the person behind him unexpectedly called out to him.

As cultivators, they could easily discern the source and direction of a voice. It wasn’t like how mortals would be confused by a call on the street.

Yu Xian furrowed his brows slightly and stopped. He turned to see a middle-aged man walking toward him, bowing his hands and smiling.

“Friend, greetings.”

Yu Xian returned a small bow and asked, “Friend, do you need something?”

The middle-aged man smiled, “I am Lu Hui. I wonder if you are planning to sell this black-armored goose?”

“Oh?”

Yu Xian looked at Lu Hui, nodded, and said, “Are you interested in this black-armored goose?”

“Yes, yes.”

Lu Hui laughed, “The blood and flesh of the black-armored goose are very helpful for body refining. As you know, for Foundation Establishment cultivators, both body refining and Qi refining are equally important if we want to break through to Golden Core. I am currently focusing on body refining, and I am short on this kind of spirit beast’s blood and flesh. I wonder if you are willing to part with it?”

“Well then, let’s hear your price.”

Yu Xian didn’t say much. Since he was selling it, it didn’t matter who he sold it to as long as the price was right.

Lu Hui’s eyes lit up. He looked at Yu Xian, hesitated for a moment, and then raised his head confidently.

“Seven thousand spirit stones. This is already a generous offer. I sincerely want to buy it.”

Yu Xian’s expression remained calm, and he turned to walk away without responding.

Lu Hui was stunned and quickly followed, sounding anxious.

“Friend, friend, is the price unacceptable? We can negotiate, please don’t leave!”

Yu Xian didn’t stop, but replied indifferently, “No need to discuss. You’re not really interested in buying, you just want to take advantage. We have nothing to talk about.”

Lu Hui was stunned, his face full of confusion.

This person… Is he really this stubborn?

Let me make an offer, maybe you’ll haggle, but he just leaves?

Frustrated, Lu Hui stomped his foot, his eyes filled with resentment and anger, and he followed after Yu Xian.

Yu Xian had already decided not to sell, as soon as Lu Hui quoted seven thousand, he disliked the man.

The black-armored goose, worth around thirteen thousand or even fifteen thousand spirit stones, was being offered for seven thousand!

What bargaining? His words were pure attempts to take advantage of others!

Buying and selling is a normal thing, but when he offered such a low price, it felt like he was treating Yu Xian like a fool—a young cultivator with little experience.

Since Yu Xian was a person who had seen a lot, he had always hated merchants like this.

When he was younger, he would collect rare mushrooms from the mountains, sweating and working hard, only to have these merchants take them for a few coppers, and later sell them for several taels of silver in the town’s inns and taverns…

Ah, the feeling was truly unbearable.

So when it came to dealing with such merchants, Yu Xian simply wouldn’t entertain them. If he couldn’t sell it, he would rather keep it than sell it to them!

“Friend, friend!”

Lu Hui didn’t give up. Although he was very displeased, he forced a smile and caught up.

“The price is negotiable! I’ll give you eight thousand! Eight thousand!”

Yu Xian turned his head and glanced at him, his eyes completely cold.

“Don’t follow me. I’m not selling.”

At that moment, Lu Hui felt Yu Xian’s coldness and his smile stiffened. He stopped, staring at Yu Xian’s retreating figure, his gaze growing darker with malicious thoughts.

Yu Xian had already made it clear he was not selling, but Lu Hui refused to let go.

Although he had been trying to exploit others, most people would sell once the price went up, but Yu Xian ignored him completely! Totally ignored him!

Even if he refused, at least a few words of explanation or some polite pretense would have sufficed, but Yu Xian treated him like air!

That was an enormous humiliation!

Breathing deeply, Lu Hui followed him at a distance, plotting revenge. He would wait and see how long Yu Xian would stay in the city!

Yu Xian continued his walk calmly, well aware that Lu Hui was following him. It didn’t bother him; it was just a small matter.

He hadn’t killed anyone in a long time. Perhaps it was time to test his combat power after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

After walking for another incense stick’s worth of time, Yu Xian arrived at the center of Mo City, the busiest area.

The prominent high building came into view.

Golden Scales Pavilion.

“Please come in, Senior!”

At the entrance of Golden Scales Pavilion, four beautiful female cultivators stood. They were all at the early stage of Qi Condensation, smiling brightly. When they saw Yu Xian approach, they all greeted him with a bow and a gentle voice.

Yu Xian nodded slightly, leading his two spirit beasts inside.

“Senior, you’re here!”

As soon as Yu Xian stepped into the hall, before he could even take a proper look around, a cheerful voice reached his ears.

Turning, a young female cultivator in a gauzy dress walked toward him. Her appearance was delicate, but her age was hard to guess.

She greeted him with a smile, looking at the two spirit beasts he was holding with even more joy in her eyes.

“Senior, I am Su Xiaoduo. Whether you want to buy or sell, or simply look around, I will serve you personally.”

“Oh, good.”

Yu Xian lightly nodded.

This time, his goal was to buy and sell, unlike last time at Black Mountain Pavilion when he only needed body refining exercises.

Here, he needed someone to guide him and introduce the items he needed, which was far better than wandering around aimlessly.

“Please, follow me.”

Su Xiaoduo smiled and led him to a quiet reception room, where she served him some fragrant tea.

“Senior, I don’t know if you are here to buy or sell today?”

Yu Xian replied, “I will sell first, then buy.”

He continued, “I want to sell these two spirit beasts and a batch of low-level magical items, pills, and talismans. After that, I will buy the items I need.”

Su Xiaoduo’s eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly.

“Of course, Senior! At Golden Scales Pavilion, we offer the fairest prices. Please come with me; I will take you upstairs to the third floor!”

Yu Xian nodded slightly and followed her upstairs.