Chapter 73

Passing through the bamboo forest, Su Shier's vision suddenly opened up.

A vast architectural complex, spanning thousands of acres and resembling a town, appeared before his eyes.

The entire town was covered by a transparent, glass-like green dome.

At the entrance stood a majestic archway, with a plaque hanging above it, inscribed with four large characters: Qianshan Market.

Behind the archway, rows of buildings were neatly arranged, each one a shop.

In the center of the market stood a towering pavilion with carved balustrades and jade-like masonry.

In front of the pavilion was a vast square paved with green stone slabs.

On the square, many cultivators, like small vendors, were arranged in a nine-square grid, setting up stalls of various sizes.

Looking around, the entire market was bustling with people, lively and vibrant. The sounds of hawking and selling rose and fell continuously. If it weren't for the powerful spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from each of them, one might mistake it for a city of mortals.

Seeing this scene, Su Shier couldn't help but shake his head, his heart surging with emotion.

Is this just a small market?

There were so many cultivators, most of them at the Sixth Stage of Qi Condensation, far more numerous and powerful than those he had seen at Yun Ge Sect in terms of both numbers and overall strength.

Each person was dressed differently, and they all exuded a fierce aura.

Among them, there were also a few Foundation Establishment cultivators moving about.

Su Shier's heart trembled, and he quickly took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He reminded himself inwardly that perhaps this was truly the world of cultivation. Here, he had to be extremely cautious; a moment's carelessness could result in a powerful cultivator easily eliminating him.

"Brother Zhu, this is the Qianshan Market! Isn't it impressive?!"

"You came at the right time. The market is holding its annual gathering for the next ten days, which is when the most cultivators gather here."

"Of course, I must also warn you. There are all sorts of people here. You must be careful, or you might end up counting money for someone who has tricked you."

Jiang Feixue grinned, revealing two small tiger teeth, and tilted her head, smiling as she warned Su Shier.

The two had become quite familiar on their journey, already addressing each other as brothers.

"Thank you for the warning, Brother Jiang. I will be careful!" Su Shier clasped his hands in a salute and smiled in gratitude.

Seeing such a large trading market, he felt more confident about obtaining the resources he needed.

As they spoke, he followed Jiang Feixue, continuing toward the market.

Jiang Feixue walked with a light step, smiling as she said,

"However, you don't need to worry too much. With this lady... this gentleman by your side, there won't be any problems!"

Jiang Feixue puffed out her chest, full of confidence, and patted her chest.

Upon learning that Su Shier wanted to trade materials in the market, she volunteered to help him.

Su Shier did not refuse.

Jiang Feixue's character was rather innocent and straightforward, and she was warm and generous, making her a good friend in his eyes.

Moreover, Jiang Feixue was clearly very familiar with the place, and having her help would save him a lot of trouble.

"Brother Jiang, if I want to exchange for some spiritual materials and cultivation pills, what should I do?" Su Shier walked alongside Jiang Feixue, keeping his eyes and ears open as he asked directly.

"Simple. Look at the shops on both sides and the stalls over there. Just buy what you see!"

"In the market, the commonly used currency is cultivation pills, such as Qi Gathering Pills, Essence Gathering Pills, and Qi Condensing Pills..."

"Additionally, some people need specific materials, so you might have to barter."

Jiang Feixue crossed her arms behind her back, tilted her head, and recited the information effortlessly.

Using cultivation pills as currency and bartering. It seemed the rules here were similar to the trading square within the sect.

Su Shier nodded, his eyes gleaming with contemplation.

He carried many resources, all obtained from trials. Those spiritual plants could be directly refined and absorbed, but compared to pills, their effects were far inferior. Using them directly would be a waste.

If he had to buy and trade each item individually, it would waste a lot of time.

Thinking about this, Su Shier continued, "If I want to exchange for a large amount of resources, what should I do?"

"Hmm? A large amount of resources?"

Jiang Feixue hummed softly, looking at Su Shier with surprise.

She found it strange that he, like herself, was only a Third Stage Qi Condensation cultivator. How many resources could he possibly have?

Despite her thoughts, she still smiled and answered.

"That's also simple! One way is to go to that pavilion and trade directly with Duobao Pavilion or Danyao Pavilion. However, the items there are not great, and the prices are very high, so I don't recommend it."

"Another way is to set up a stall, display your items, and clearly mark the prices. Let others bring the resources you need to trade. It takes some effort, but if your items are good, the transactions will be completed quickly."

Su Shier squinted and glanced at the distant pavilion.

The pavilion was magnificent, with red and gold decorations, and its grandeur suggested that the items inside would not be cheap.

Su Shier, though he had some wealth, was unwilling to waste a single bit.

However, thinking about the other option, he couldn't help but feel a bit worried, "But if I set up a stall, won't I attract unwanted attention?"

He knew the saying, "Do not flaunt your wealth."

"Uh..."

This Brother Zhu was good in every way, but he was just too cautious!

How many items could you have to attract attention?

Jiang Feixue's eyes twitched, and she quickly smiled, "Don't worry. The Qianshan Market has Foundation Establishment cultivators overseeing it, and there are dedicated law enforcement teams patrolling. No one will dare cause trouble here."

"If you're still worried, this item can help us change our appearance!"

As she spoke, Jiang Feixue reached into her pocket and pulled out two wax-yellow human skin masks.

The masks emitted a faint glow, clearly made from the skin of some special demonic beast and refined into a magical artifact.

"That's perfect. Let's set up a stall then!" Su Shier felt reassured and quickly put the mask on his face.

As he spoke, he had already transformed into a cultivator with a wax-yellow complexion, looking to be in his thirties.

"Great, I'll go rent a stall!"

Jiang Feixue also put on the mask, transforming into a young cultivator with a wax-yellow complexion, and said with a smile.

She was lively and curious, more interested in setting up a stall than Su Shier.

In less than half an hour, the two rented a medium-sized stall in a corner of the square.

"Brother Zhu, all you need to do is place the resources on the stall and write down the resources or pills you want on this wooden sign."

Jiang Feixue pointed to the stall and then to a small wooden sign standing beside it, placing her hands on her hips and smiling.