Chapter 68

Gu Liang waited quietly.

An hour had passed, but there was still no movement from the inner room, which made Gu Liang feel puzzled.

Since the opening of the Jin Yu Hall, his father, Gu Yanping, had acquired seven treasures: a spirit armor, a spirit spear, a spirit sword... all of them were combat spirit weapons.

However, the quality of these spirit weapons was only average, and they were also very common in the market, so they had not been resold yet.

This made Gu Liang doubt whether his father's approach was feasible.

What worried Gu Liang the most was that the cost of renting the shop and the money spent on purchasing the seven spirit weapons had almost depleted their family's resources.

If this situation continued, it wouldn't take many days for the Jin Yu Hall to go bankrupt!

At that time... they would probably have to leave in disgrace, wouldn't they?

Gu Liang sighed in his heart. Since childhood, he had always admired his father, so although he had some doubts about his father's actions, he had never strongly opposed them.

Well, if it comes to that, we'll just leave. As long as we don't starve, there will always be a day to make a comeback!

Gu Liang took a deep breath, dispelling the杂念 from his mind. He inherited many of Gu Yanping's strengths and knew that some things were beyond human control, and excessive worry would only lead to mental turmoil.

At that moment, the door to the inner room was pushed open, and Gu Yanping walked out.

What surprised Gu Liang was that his father seemed like a different person, his face full of joy, his spirit radiant, as if he had suddenly become much younger.

"Lianger, our chance to turn things around has come!" Gu Yanping laughed.

"Father, what do you mean?" Gu Liang was puzzled.

"The Bursting Flame Blade that the young master just used is not ordinary at all!"

Gu Yanping, recalling his earlier verification, couldn't help but feel excited. "Its power is about twenty percent stronger than other Bursting Flame Blades! Twenty percent! A lower-grade human-level spirit weapon has the power of a mid-grade human-level spirit weapon. In the entire world, which Bursting Flame Blade can compare to this?"

Gu Liang was shaken, but he was also skeptical: "Is it really twenty percent stronger?"

According to his knowledge, the Bursting Flame Blade was a very common spirit weapon. Even the best-quality Bursting Flame Blade could not suddenly increase its power by twenty percent!

After all, the Bursting Flame Blade was crafted by a spirit pattern master, and its material and spirit pattern were already fixed, with no possibility of change.

This also meant that the power of the Bursting Flame Blade could not be improved! Otherwise, it wouldn't be a Bursting Flame Blade anymore!

Therefore, Gu Liang felt skeptical when he heard Gu Yanping's words.

Gu Yanping understood this. Even when he tested the result earlier, he was shocked and thought he might have been mistaken.

But the facts proved that everything was true!

"Lianger, when I appraised the treasure, I used the 'Flying Spirit Treasure Detection Technique.' You should understand what this means." Gu Yanping explained casually.

Gu Liang was thoroughly stunned. The Flying Spirit Treasure Detection Technique! This was their family's secret technique, specifically used to appraise treasures. From their ancestors to the present, this technique had never failed.

"This is actually true..."

Gu Liang was also dazed. "A common Bursting Flame Blade can increase its power by twenty percent. If this news spreads among the spirit pattern masters, it will surely cause a great stir!"

Gu Yanping also sighed. "I wonder who crafted this treasure. Unfortunately, the young master left in a hurry, or we could have inquired further."

Gu Liang smiled. "Father, the one who can craft such a treasure is probably a spirit pattern master with extraordinary skills, perhaps even a spirit pattern grandmaster. Such a person is not easily met."

Gu Yanping thought for a long time but shook his head. "Let's not talk about this. Go and contact some people to spread the news! Say that our Jin Yu Hall has accidentally obtained an unparalleled treasure blade. Ask who among the heroes of the world can obtain it? Make sure to spread this slogan!"

Gu Liang's eyes twinkled, and he smiled like a little fox. "An unparalleled treasure blade?"

Gu Yanping also laughed. "Isn't it? This slogan is just a common marketing tactic. It's to create some controversy and attract more attention."

Gu Liang nodded. "I'll take care of this."

A confident look appeared in Gu Yanping's eyes, and he said with great enthusiasm, "Whether our Jin Yu Hall can firmly establish itself in Donglin City depends on whether this move can create a significant impact!"

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Shi Ding Hall.

After Lin Xun left, Wang Lin hurriedly walked into the depths of the hall, turning several corners to enter a quiet and serene courtyard.

The courtyard had pavilions and a stream, and Mu Wan Su, dressed in a black dress, sat lazily in a pavilion, flipping through an account book.

Her black hair was tied up, revealing a segment of her snow-white neck. Her side face was as white as sheep's fat jade, and under the warm sunlight, it formed a stunning curve.

It had to be said that Mu Wan Su was indeed a rare beauty.

However, when Wang Lin entered the courtyard, he did not dare to look at Mu Wan Su. He lowered his head and said respectfully, "Miss Wan Su, Lin Xun has already retreated. I believe he has understood the meaning of our Shi Ding Hall."

Mu Wan Su closed the account book, a smile appearing on her full, red lips. She said leisurely, "I thought he could hold out for a few days in Donglin City, but it seems that in less than ten days, he had to come to sell a spirit weapon. It seems he has realized that it's not easy to establish himself in Donglin City!"

At this, Mu Wan Su suddenly asked, "Did he have no reaction at all?"

In Mu Wan Su's view, Lin Xun was a cunning and shameless little rascal. After being rejected, how could he just leave quietly?

Wang Lin was taken aback and said, "He seemed to know that everything was arranged by you, Miss. He didn't show any emotion when he left."

Mu Wan Su felt a strange sense of unease but shook her head, thinking it was just her overthinking.

Since Lin Xun's first day in Donglin City, all his actions had been under her watch.

She knew that Lin Xun, due to financial difficulties, had to stay in a dirty and chaotic area known as the "slum." She also knew that he was considering how to establish himself in Donglin City.

Originally, Mu Wan Su thought that although this cunning and shameless young man was not a good person, his methods were quite effective, and he might really be able to survive in Donglin City.

But when she learned that Lin Xun had brought a spirit weapon to the Shi Ding Hall to sell, Mu Wan Su immediately realized that this young man was probably at his wit's end and could no longer hold on. Otherwise, as a True Martial Realm cultivator, he wouldn't have been willing to sell a spirit weapon.

This made Mu Wan Su feel both relieved and somewhat gloating. This is the person the Young Master chose? Without the help of the Shi Ding Hall, he can't even take a step in Donglin City. He is truly useless. If the Young Master knew, I wonder what he would think.

"Miss Wan Su, I noticed that the treasure Lin Xun sold was of no small value. It might be significant, and it would be a pity to miss it."

Wang Lin didn't understand Mu Wan Su's thoughts. As an appraiser, he was concerned about what he was good at.

"It's just a lower-grade human-level spirit weapon. What's the big deal?" Mu Wan Su dismissed it.

"But from my observation, this Bursting Flame Blade, although of low rank, seems different from other Bursting Flame Blades." Wang Lin quickly said.

Mu Wan Su frowned. "Even if it's different, it's still just a Bursting Flame Blade. Why be so persistent? Go on."

Wang Lin sighed and turned to leave.

"Brat, after you sell your spirit weapon, what else can you sell? The Shi Ding Hall won't let you take advantage anymore..."

Mu Wan Su smiled lightly and continued to review the accounts.

To her, what had just happened was a minor matter, not worth much attention. What she truly wanted to know was how long Lin Xun could hold out in Donglin City.

...

Lin Xun did not know what had happened at the Shi Ding Hall after he left, nor did he know that Gu Yanping and his son were now full of ambition, ready to make a big move.

After selling the Bursting Flame Blade and obtaining fifty silver coins, Lin Xun browsed the Eight Hundred Street with a joyful heart.

A swallow-winged blade plus a dish of "Crimson Fire Spirit Ink" was worth twenty silver coins, but the Bursting Flame Blade, after being refined by Lin Xun, sold for fifty silver coins, earning him more than double!

More importantly, he could continuously refine more spirit weapons in the future!

This was the fundamental reason for Lin Xun's good mood, as if he saw a golden path to wealth under his feet.

"Once I have enough money, I should buy some 'Blood Refining Pills' to prepare for advancing to the Sixth Level of True Martial Realm."

Lin Xun quickly calculated. He had seen "Blood Refining Pills" at the Shi Ding Hall in the Qingyang Tribe. This was an extremely precious spirit medicine, said to be made from over a hundred kinds of spirit herbs, with one pill worth ten silver coins, extremely expensive.

But this was normal. As cultivation increased, the quality of the spirit medicines required also increased, and the corresponding spirit medicines became more expensive.

At the First Level of True Martial Realm, one only needed to eat some spirit grains and vegetables, but when advancing to higher levels, the effects of spirit grains and vegetables were far from enough.

Moreover, spirit medicines were not just for replenishing spirit energy. The effects of spirit medicines required for different cultivation levels were also different.

Hmm?

Lin Xun suddenly felt a sense of unease and immediately snapped out of his thoughts. He couldn't help but turn his head to look around, but saw nothing unusual on the crowded street.

Then, Lin Xun shook his head and turned into a side alley.

Just as Lin Xun's figure disappeared, two men, with ordinary appearances, clothing, and attire, suddenly emerged from the crowd.

They looked no different from the passersby on the street, but at that moment, their eyes were fixed on the alley where Lin Xun had left.

"Old Dao, the target seems to have noticed us. Should we continue to track him?"

A man with dark skin frowned and asked.

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ps: Thank you, Brother Teng Xiao, for your generous support again!