Chapter 59

Jiang Ping'an looked at the white jade slip in his hand, which was covered with runes.

He didn't know what the thing given by Meng Jing's mother was, but it seemed like a cultivation technique.

His divine sense entered the jade slip to examine it.

At that moment, Jiang Ping'an felt as if his head was about to explode, as a massive amount of information flooded his sea of consciousness.

*Thunder Flash*, a top-tier speed cultivation technique!

Jiang Ping'an's heart trembled violently, and his joy was impossible to hide.

Unlike cultivation techniques like the Tyrant Body Art and the Wuji Fist, which only had one level, this was a complete top-tier cultivation technique!

"Thunder Flash, this cultivation technique can perfectly make up for your lack of speed," Xia Qing's voice suddenly sounded.

Jiang Ping'an looked up at the woman in front of him. Since Xia Qing knew what Meng Jing's mother had given him, this *Thunder Flash* must be related to her.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Jiang Ping'an clasped his fists in gratitude.

"Don't thank me. I just mentioned it. You should thank Meng Jing's mother. If it were me, I wouldn't have given you this technique because it's too precious."

Xia Qing didn't take the credit for herself.

The jade slip in Jiang Ping'an's hand turned into fragments and scattered on the ground.

Top-tier cultivation techniques usually have restrictions. After viewing them, the information is erased and cannot be expressed in words.

Many families set such restrictions to prevent the leakage of cultivation techniques.

Xia Qing suddenly showed a playful smile.

"You're quite smart, aren't you? You deliberately said you hadn't learned the Tyrant Body Art and then got the *Wuji Fist* from me."

Jiang Ping'an clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I wanted to say it, but you didn't give me the chance."

"Are you saying it was my fault?"

"No, it's because I desired more cultivation techniques and deliberately concealed it," Jiang Ping'an confessed frankly.

"You're honest."

Xia Qing wasn't angry; she was just teasing him. At the time, she had indeed underestimated him and didn't believe he could learn the Tyrant Body Art.

She had also tried this top-tier martial art but ultimately couldn't persist due to the intense pain.

This young man must have endured a lot to learn this technique.

"You've secured the tenth spot and have the opportunity to participate in the Hundred Prefectures Competition. What resources do you need?" Xia Qing asked.

"Your Highness, I want the second level of the Tyrant Body Art or the second level of the Wuji Fist."

Jiang Ping'an didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his needs.

He needed powerful cultivation techniques to become stronger.

"I only have the first level of the Tyrant Body Art, but I have the second and third levels of the Wuji Fist."

Xia Qing liked this young man. He spoke straightforwardly and wasn't flattering or arrogant.

She lightly waved her hand, and a storage ring flew over.

A storage ring is a more expensive storage item than a storage bag, favored by high-level cultivators for its compact and elegant design.

This storage ring was entirely golden, very simple, with no carvings, only mysterious runes etched on it.

"Inside are the second and third levels of the Wuji Fist, and 500,000 spirit stones. Cultivate well. Tomorrow morning, go to the back mountain, and a senior will guide your cultivation."

Xia Qing thought she had underestimated Jiang Ping before, so she gave him many more resources to make up for it.

500,000 spirit stones were a small matter, but the first three levels of the Wuji Fist were worth more than 5 million spirit stones.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Jiang Ping'an thanked her again, silently remembering this kindness.

Although she was using him, in human relationships, it's all about mutual benefits. She gave him resources, and he would do things for her.

"Don't thank me. I'm also doing this to make you stronger so you can secure a good ranking. When you grow stronger, I will need your assistance."

Xia Qing smiled lightly, her beauty outshining all the flowers, "Go and cultivate."

"Please don't forget our bet. If I secure a top ten spot in the competition, you will give me a secret technique."

Jiang Ping'an clasped his fists and bowed, then turned and left.

Xia Qing was stunned. She had forgotten about the bet with this young man.

At the time, she was just teasing him.

She didn't even think he could secure a spot in the selection, let alone believe he could get a top ten ranking in the competition.

Only after he reminded her did she remember this.

A troubled look appeared on Xia Qing's fair face.

"Da Xia's secret techniques are rarely passed on. If he really gets a top ten spot... it's impossible. Even with the Divine Phoenix Body, there's no guarantee of a top ten spot. How could he have a chance?"

Thinking about this, her worries disappeared.

The young man was strong, but in the face of so many geniuses, it was absolutely impossible for him to get a top ten spot.

Jiang Ping'an didn't return to his residence but left the Prefectural Governor's Mansion and headed to the city.

His pills were almost used up, and he needed to exchange Foundation Establishment Pills for more Primordial Essence Pills.

The Blood Spirit Pills for cultivating body techniques no longer satisfied him; he needed the more advanced Blood Demon Pills.

Blood Demon Pills are a type of pill made from the inner cores of demon beasts and various herbs, priced similarly to Primordial Essence Pills, around 5,000 spirit stones each.

However, Blood Demon Pills are used for cultivating body techniques.

Standing in front of the most luxurious building in Blackwind City, Jiang Ping'an was amazed by the grand structure.

The building floated in the air, its size immeasurable, with array runes flashing around it, emitting a golden glow, making it the most magnificent building in the city.

Countless cultivators were entering and exiting the entrance.

He had discovered this shop while accompanying Meng Jing shopping, named "Prosperous Wealth."

He had heard that it was a giant merchant guild with branches in hundreds of countries and sects.

He had also heard that this guild was the wealthiest force in the entire cultivation world.

He had even heard that this shop had existed since ancient times.

Jiang Ping'an needed to buy many things, and this guild had the most comprehensive selection, was the safest, and had the best reputation.

The shop floated in the air, and Jiang Ping'an couldn't fly. He would see if he could buy a flying technique later.

He used his legs to jump up, and a cultivator came out of the shop, almost colliding with Jiang Ping'an.

Fortunately, Jiang Ping'an reacted quickly and dodged in time, avoiding a collision.

"Are you blind! A trash who can't fly shouldn't be in such a place... Jiang Ping'an!"

Ma Wei was cursing, but his face froze when he saw who it was.

It was actually Jiang Ping'an!

How unlucky to run into him here. Damn, he must have gotten the resources from the princess and now has money to buy things.

This money should have been his!

Ma Wei was unwilling and spoke sarcastically, "A mutt from the fields, even if you buy the best things, you're still a mutt. Any random treasure on me is worth more than all your resources combined."

Jiang Ping'an seemed not to hear and directly entered the shop.

He could never understand the thoughts of people from privileged backgrounds, why they liked to mock others with money.

Maybe they wanted to prove they were better, to satisfy their fragile and inferior hearts.

Ma Wei's face froze. This bastard dared to ignore him!

Arrogant bastard, if you leave the Prefectural Governor's Mansion alive today, I'll change my name!

Competing for the spot and making me lose face, die!

Jiang Ping'an entered the shop and saw four doors in front of him.

Each door led to a different place.

The first door read: "Please enter if you expect to spend less than 10,000 spirit stones."

The second door read: "Please enter if you expect to spend less than 100,000 spirit stones."

The third door read: "Please enter if you expect to spend less than 1 million spirit stones."

The last door read: "Please enter if you expect to spend more than 1 million spirit stones."

Jiang Ping'an thought. He needed to buy many things, and 100,000 spirit stones might not be enough.

Most of the people entering and exiting the fourth door were at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages. To be more low-key, he entered the third door.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators without a background usually had resources worth a little over 100,000 spirit stones.

Cultivators who could enter the third door and above were mostly at the Golden Core stage or higher, or had a background.

"Welcome."

After entering the third door, a beautiful attendant walked over, smiling and greeting him, emitting a pleasant fragrance.

"May I ask what you need help with? If you don't want others to know what you're buying, you can spend 1,000 spirit stones to rent a private room."

She didn't look down on Jiang Ping'an because of his young age and ordinary attire.

They were all professionally trained and wouldn't look down on anyone.

Once, a shop discriminated against an old man and tried to drive him out, only to find out he was a Nascent Soul cultivator. He slapped the shop to pieces.

Jiang Ping'an was secretly amazed. The service was indeed thoughtful, even offering private rooms.

He didn't want others to know what he was buying.

"Private room, please."

"Sure, please follow me."

The attendant smiled and led Jiang Ping'an into the shop's interior.

The corridor had many private rooms, each with array runes to block sound and divine sense.

This Prosperous Wealth guild was indeed reliable, allowing customers to trade with peace of mind.

The attendant stopped at a private room, gently knocked, and said, "A customer has arrived."