Chapter 87
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Chapter 87: Confrontation
Wang Chen’s intuition was correct.
From the moment he first met Lu Defang, he had sensed a hidden malice within him.
This friend of Wang Shaoyuan, a cultivator at the Qi Training ninth level, had always harbored ill intentions toward the original owner!
The letter Old Sun left for Wang Chen fully confirmed this suspicion.
Though Wang Chen couldn’t fathom why Lu Defang would scheme against a "penniless and insignificant" young cultivator like him, he knew this Calamity was the inevitable consequence of taking over the original owner’s body.
The question now was, what should Wang Chen do?
Should he quietly slip away to the Mortal Realm like Old Sun and await his fate?
Or…
Wang Chen clenched his fists, the bones in his fingers cracking audibly.
The tree may wish for stillness, but the wind never ceases; one may seek peace, yet trouble finds them—even the simple desire to live a quiet life of farming had become an unattainable luxury!
How utterly infuriating!
With his resolve firm, Wang Chen returned to Yunshan City the following day.
Da Qi Pavilion.
This was a shop renowned for its magical artifacts. Wang Chen had long heard of its reputation and had passed by its entrance many times.
Today marked his first step inside.
“Greetings, Immortal Master!”
A handsome young attendant approached with a warm smile, bowing respectfully. “May I inquire if you are here to purchase a magical artifact or to commission a custom one?”
Wang Chen replied without hesitation, “I wish to see the Dual Mirrors.”
The attendant bowed deeply. “This way, please.”
Guided by the attendant, Wang Chen was led to a private room on the second floor.
A graceful maid served fragrant tea.
The grandeur of the shop’s layout was indeed remarkable.
But its standards were equally high.
Had Wang Chen merely sought to purchase a low-grade magical artifact, he likely would have been turned away at the door with a polite, “Please exit to the left, thank you!”
It was said that the owner of Da Qi Pavilion was a high-level Purple Palace master, closely affiliated with the inner sect’s weapon refining hall of the Yunyang Sect. This shop not only sold a variety of magical artifacts but also dealt in goods of questionable origin.
They operated on a low-buy, high-sell business model.
Here, one could find relatively affordable second-hand magical artifacts.
Spirit stones were precious, and Wang Chen was determined to save wherever possible, which led him to Da Qi Pavilion to try his luck.
After half a cup of tea, a dignified middle-aged cultivator entered the private room and greeted Wang Chen with a respectful salute. “Are you the fellow traveler interested in purchasing the Dual Mirrors?”
Wang Chen returned the gesture. “Indeed. I would appreciate your recommendations.”
"Good to say."
The middle-aged cultivator immediately waved his long sleeves, and five brass mirrors appeared instantaneously on the table in front of Wang Chen.
The original name of the Dual Mirrors is the Fengyue Mirror, with one side representing Yin and the other Yang.
Its origin doesn’t need much explanation; simply put, it’s a high-definition surveillance device among magical artifacts.
Wang Chen came to Yunshan City to buy the Dual Mirrors to enhance the security of his home.
His self-made brass pipe sound system was decent, but it could only capture sounds and not the visual happenings.
This was quite a significant flaw.
The Dual Mirrors could perfectly solve this issue.
Of course, the price was not cheap.
The five types of Dual Mirrors recommended by the middle-aged cultivator ranged from 500 to 1500 spirit fragments in price.
They were categorized as Four-Time, Five-Time, Six-Time, Eight-Time, and Ten-Time mirrors.
The effectiveness of the magical artifacts was actually the same, but the duration varied greatly.
The cheapest Four-Time Dual Mirror could maintain its effect for four hours after being activated.
Then it would need eight hours before it could be used again.
In other words, it had a cooldown time.
The 1500 spirit fragment Dual Mirror could maintain its effect for over ten hours, delivering better sound and image transmission.
In summary, you get what you pay for!
After hearing the introduction, Wang Chen remained silent, seemingly in thought.
The middle-aged cultivator observed him and smiled, saying, "Our shop just received a pair of Five-Time Mirrors a few days ago, with an eighty percent color quality. I wonder if you are interested?"
Wang Chen’s eyes brightened immediately, "How much?"
The middle-aged cultivator replied, "Only 480 spirit fragments."
He added, "No bargaining!"
Wang Chen asked him to take it out for a detailed check and inquired about the usage method.
“This pair of Five-Time Mirrors had a hidden mark when we first got it,” the middle-aged cultivator said proudly, “but it has been completely cleared now, ensuring no follow-up issues. Otherwise, our pavilion would compensate tenfold!"
Wang Chen nodded, "I’ll buy it."
Wang Chen believed the middle-aged cultivator’s words; the reputation of Da Qi Pavilion was not inferior to that of Wanbao Pavilion and the Four Seas Trading Association.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come here to buy a magical artifact.
After completing the transaction, the middle-aged cultivator looked at Wang Chen with a bit more familiarity and said, "If you ever want to buy or sell magical artifacts in the future, you can come to me."
Saying this, he handed Wang Chen a jade slip business card.
With this business card, Wang Chen could now directly approach the Da Qi Pavilion to discuss business matters.
After expressing his gratitude, Wang Chen took his leave.
Upon returning home, he promptly affixed the brass mirror from the Dual Mirrors to the wall of the inner room.
Once infused with magical energy, the mirror emitted a soft glow and adhered itself to the wall.
Remarkably, the surface of the brass mirror transformed, blending perfectly with the wall’s texture!
If one were unaware that a mirror had been placed there, it would be undetectable, even to the touch.
Its concealment was impeccable.
Wang Chen then took out the other side of the mirror and infused it with magical energy.
Soon, the mirror’s surface displayed the image captured by the brass mirror, with a stunning clarity of 1080P!
Impressive indeed!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but give a hearty commendation to the weapon refiner who had invented such a remarkable device.
The ingenuity and design were truly exceptional.
He tested the system by taking the other mirror down to the hidden chamber on the third underground level, and the monitoring image remained crystal clear and stable.
This was wireless connectivity at its finest!
In comparison, WiFi seemed utterly inadequate!
With the Dual Mirrors in place, Wang Chen could rest more peacefully in the basement at night.
Of course, setting up defensive formations at home would provide even greater security.
However, a decent defensive formation was quite costly, and its regular operation consumed a significant amount of spirit stones.
Although Wang Chen had recently enjoyed considerable gains, his funds were still insufficient for such an investment.
He preferred to allocate his spirit stones to other priorities.
He had no desire to curry favor with the Yunyang Sect, nor did he wish to retreat to the Mortal Realm.
Confronted with the threat posed by a Qi Training ninth-level cultivator, Wang Chen resolved to strengthen himself!
Purchasing the Dual Mirrors was merely the first step.
He aimed to elevate his Beginner Talisman Making to master level.
He also sought to advance his Fire Crow Technique, Spirit Light Shield, Vajra Fist, Object Manipulation, and other skills to higher levels!
If he had to face the consequences left by the original owner, and if the Calamity was unavoidable,
then Wang Chen was ready to fight!
In the days that followed,
Wang Chen devoted most of his time to enhancing his skill proficiency, aside from his daily duties of tending to the spirit fields.
He allowed himself only one or two hours of rest each day, embodying the relentless spirit of his previous life.
Adversity shapes character!
In just five days, Wang Chen’s Beginner Talisman Making surpassed master level!
Then, the Fire Crow Technique reached advanced level, the Breath Concealment Technique reached advanced level, the Object Manipulation reached advanced level, and the Spirit Light Shield reached advanced level…
Until early March,
a sudden arrival disrupted Wang Chen’s intense regimen of skill training!
