Chapter 100

Within the building, the martial artists with some strength could at most sense that it was a third-rank spirit weapon. However, those innate martial artists all suddenly stood up, attracted by the surging sharp intent, each with a look of astonishment, gazing at Zong Shou's private room. Their gazes gradually became intense, their expressions hard to believe.

"—It's sword intent, actually sword intent!"

"This Black Wave Sword actually contains such a mystery."

Zong Ling was dazed and somewhat lost, looking at this scene, seemingly unsure of how to react. Although he had not yet reached the innate realm, he had a deep family background. He knew the extraordinary nature of this sword and could勉强 sense the martial intent contained on the short sword.

"Turns out there's a sword within the sword!"

Zong Shou also laughed wryly, carefully examining it. He thought, no wonder it feels so strange.

Using metal to generate water, not only can this Black Wave Sword be nurtured, but it can also use the layered water runes to conceal the incomparably sharp sword intent on this metal spirit sword.

In that case, not only his short sword, but even the Black Wave Sword, which essentially serves as a 'sheath,' is likely to be somewhat extraordinary.

Raising his eyebrows, he indeed saw that the other pure black long sword beside him was now emitting a faint spiritual light. Without restraining the martial sword intent inside, the Black Wave Sword also seemed to have more water patterns, flickering and very beautiful.

However, when his gaze returned to the window, he saw that Zong Yuan, the Purple Lightning Spear, had already subconsciously grabbed the spear bag beside him, his eyes flashing with a strange light. The black-clothed middle-aged man downstairs also narrowed his eyes, his hand on the hilt of the sword.

The other innate martial artists were all breathing heavily, their eyes filled with a fierce light, yet hesitating as they looked. Several people in the distance had already locked onto him from afar.

The atmosphere in the teahouse instantly became extremely cold, making the wealthy merchants and nobles of Yunsheng City in the living room all break out in cold sweat, not daring to move a bit.

For all martial cultivators above the innate martial artist level, besides 'cultivating qi,' martial intent is also crucial.

—Rhythm, momentum, intent, soul, spirit. A martial artist needs only to achieve a little in these areas to not only greatly increase their combat power but also use it to break through talisman techniques, resist spirit masters, and is an excellent aid in breaking through the heaven and earth meridians.

The innate martial artists gathered here, although only Zong Yuan and the leader of the Seven Swords of Yunxia have initially grasped the momentum of martial intent, the others are only at the 'rhythm' level. Their paths are also somewhat different from the invincible sharp sword intent on this sword.

However, if they can use this sword to gain insight, there will surely be a breakthrough!

Zong Shou was not surprised at all, calmly and composedly waving the short sword in his hand: "I have no use for this thing, and it happens to be a gathering of heroes today. Why don't we have an auction here? Starting price is 3,000 fourth-rank beast crystals. The highest bidder wins. Or we can trade items; the best would be elixirs, and usable talismans are also acceptable—"

While speaking calmly, Zong Shou's left hand remained on the Black Wave Sword, infusing it with a thread of spiritual intent, a smile playing on his lips.

If anyone really dared to try to snatch it by force today, he would not hesitate to offer a blood sacrifice to this sword. He also needed to establish his authority with some heads!

The entire teahouse was once again in a state of subtle agitation, then fell silent again.

A third-rank beast crystal is worth 100,000 silver coins. A second-rank beast crystal is around 10,000 silver coins. A first-rank is similar, with a difference of about ten times.

Once it reaches the fourth-rank, the difference is nearly a hundred times. Not only are innate realm demonic beasts rare, but they are also difficult to hunt.

3,000 fourth-rank beast crystals already exceed ten times the price Zong Shou paid for the Black Wave Sword!

However, at this moment, no one felt it was expensive.

An ordinary first-rank spirit weapon is about 500 to 1,000 third-rank beast crystals. A third-rank spirit weapon, however, is more than ten times the price!

The martial intent contained on it also increases the value of this sword!

Not only can it be used to gain insight into sword intent and assist in battle, but it can also be used to harness the martial intent on it. Although this sword is only third-rank, it has the power of a fifth-rank spirit weapon.

Even a hundred times the price would be worth it.

However, the people present remained silent, exchanging glances.

The sword is tempting, and Zong Shou's starting price is not high.

But 3,000 fourth-rank beast crystals is a price that almost no one in the building can afford.

Zong Yuan's spear was already out of the scabbard. The blue-green spear body and the purple-red spear blade were all gleaming with a metallic luster. His hand loosened and tightened, tightened and loosened, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, his eyes filled with a tide of murderous intent.

The black-clothed middle-aged man downstairs was the same. His hand caressed the hilt of the sword, seemingly choosing the best moment to draw it.

Just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense and ready to explode, a clear and cold voice suddenly rang out in the teahouse.

"Quite a Broken Blade Sword!"

Following the voice, a man in a white robe suddenly stepped out from a private room by the river.

As soon as this man appeared, it was as if a cool breeze seeped into everyone's hearts, instantly easing the heavy atmosphere in the building.

Even Zong Yuan, whose murderous intent was boiling, frowned. He could not muster any fighting spirit, and the spear in his hand suddenly felt unfamiliar, unable to thrust even a bit.

The man's face was also smiling, looking at the sword in Zong Shou's hand.

"I came here on a whim to see what the fourth-rank mutated cloud whale cub looks like. Unexpectedly, I encountered this spirit weapon. Our Lingyun Sect has been searching for this sword for over two hundred years without success. It turns out it was hidden inside this Black Wave Sword. Prince Zong, you truly have great fortune this time!"

Zong Shou raised an eyebrow. Just by looking at this man's attire, he knew he was definitely a Lingyun Sect disciple.

However, he felt a slight disappointment in his heart. He had another purpose for taking out this sword. He had intended to kill, but unexpectedly encountered this person. It was unlikely that he would achieve his goal today.

Who would have thought that a Lingyun Sect indoor disciple would coincidentally appear in such a place?

Sure enough, the next moment, the young man in white suddenly had a small medicine bottle in his right hand, holding it in his palm and said, "Since Prince Zong has set the price at 3,000 fourth-rank beast crystals, how about I buy this Broken Blade Sword for you? This sword is as precious as a fifth-rank spirit weapon. I don't have many beast crystals, but I won't take advantage of you. Two Human Extreme Pills, totaling 3,600 fourth-rank beast crystals. Let's trade items for this sword!"

A buzz of voices suddenly rose from the crowd. No one was paying attention to the sword in Zong Shou's hand anymore.

Most people were looking at the Human Extreme Pills in Zong Ren Kuang's hand.

A Human Extreme Pill can allow an untrained person to reach the innate realm in just three to five years.

And innate martial artists are not only powerful in combat. Their lifespan also generally increases, allowing them to live fifty years longer than ordinary people who do not practice martial arts. Some with good physical health can even live to 180 years, which is not a rare occurrence.

Therefore, although Zong Shou's Broken Blade Sword is more precious, in this teahouse, it is far less attention-grabbing than this Human Extreme Pill.