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The four did not expect that there were cultivators among their companions, and at a critical moment, they had received help. If that arrow had struck them, they would have surely suffered. Since they were friends and not foes, it was a joyous occasion.
The four sheathed their weapons and dragged Qian Shixiong and the giant eagle to a spot. They rummaged through the bodies and found three storage bags and three Magic Swords. The middle-aged man wielding a knife seemed to be the leader, as all the items were handed over to him.
Xu Feng, feeling pleased for a moment but not daring to show off too much, collected the Earth Arrow and walked over to the four with a smile. Now that he had these few helpers, he felt much more secure and was determined to keep them along for the journey.
The middle-aged man with the knife clasped his fist towards Xu Feng and said, “Good arrow, my friend. Thank you on behalf of my brothers.”
“Friend?” This was the first time Xu Feng had been addressed this way; he understood it was because they were fellow practitioners. However, the latter part of the phrase felt a bit off—good arrow? He thought to himself that his character was clearly quite good…
“My name is Xu Feng,” he replied with a bow.
The middle-aged man smiled slightly and said, “So it’s Xu Daoyou. A pleasure to meet you.” He then introduced himself and the names of the other three.
The knife-wielding man was named Xufeng, the one with the staff was Wang Yuexin, and the two brothers wielding a whip and a spear were named Yan Gao and Yan Xing respectively. It was Yan Gao who had used a flash talisman to blind a disciple of Wan Jian Sect, allowing their side to win.
Xu Feng noticed that the four spoke clearly, which seemed somewhat inconsistent with their ages. Xufeng understood what he was thinking and explained, “This is not our true appearance; we have all taken Disguise Pills mainly for convenience in avoiding enemies. With our use of Concealment Talismans and Disguise Pills, Wan Jian Sect should not have been able to find us, yet they still did.”
Now that they were all in the same boat, there was no need for pretense.
“Concealment Talisman? Disguise Pill?” Xu Feng thought for a moment; oh, these are good items. These four unfortunate souls had done their homework but ended up exposing themselves because of Xu Feng's "naked run."
Wang Yuexin sighed, “Those three bastards have fought us before; they are very familiar with our forms. That’s why they recognized us at first glance. Unless we can get our hands on Shape-Shifting Pills to change our entire appearance.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Feng realized that these four also had grievances with Wan Jian Sect. No wonder they attacked without hesitation; so these three weren’t here looking for him? His creditors hadn’t arrived yet? At this thought, he felt another wave of fear.
Xu Feng steadied himself and asked, “May I ask what grievances you brothers have with Wan Jian Sect?”
Xufeng replied, “We are just wandering cultivators from the common folk. Last month, we partnered up to catch a Spirit Beast Fire Fox outside Beast Wasteland. Unexpectedly, disciples from Wan Jian Sect happened to be there as well and stole our fire fox. We followed them all the way until we managed to kill two disciples of Wan Jian Sect when they were alone, after which we were pursued.”
It seemed that Wan Jian Sect was bullying others; not only did they oppress them but also did not spare someone like Xu Feng who was merely an ordinary person.
"I also killed people from the Wan Jian Sect." Seeing that the four were honest, Xu Feng felt it unnecessary to hide the truth.
The four were not surprised; they seemed to have guessed it. After all, who would provoke a major player like the Wan Jian Sect if they were just a Qi Refinement First Layer cultivator?
The nearby mortals saw that the battle had ended and some wanted to come over to retrieve their belongings, but they hesitated, feeling timid.
Xu Feng and the others paid them no mind. Xu Feng emptied three storage bags, revealing items commonly used by cultivators, not much different from what Zhao Shixiong had. However, Li Si's possessions were somewhat richer; perhaps that was the advantage of being connected.
Xu Feng divided the spirit stones into five portions and pushed a larger share toward Xu Feng, saying, "Brother Xu, we’re counting on you in the end, so take a bit more."
Xu Feng initially wanted a cultivation method, but these three were even poorer than Zhao Shixiong and only had one Spirit Serpent Sword Technique.
"Thank you for your hard work, but I won’t take these spirit stones. If you four think highly of me, please give me a Concealment Talisman and a Disguise Pill." With these items, as long as he didn't run into them directly, the chances of being found would be greatly reduced.
The Concealment Talisman and Disguise Pill were just common supplies; Xu Feng's share of spirit stones was enough to buy a set. The four happened to have some in stock and readily agreed, giving Xu Feng one Concealment Talisman and one Disguise Pill.
After distributing the spirit stones, Xu Feng put away three long swords. All five had storage bags; it seemed that storage bags were as common as handbags in Modern Clerk.
"Brother Feng, aren't you afraid of being seen with these swords by people from the Wan Jian Sect?" Xu Feng asked, feeling uneasy despite having one himself.
"I'm not worried," Xu Feng replied disdainfully. "Once we reach Xian City, we'll sell them at the Fairy Market; those Blacksmiths will accept anything."
Xu Feng suddenly understood; oh, they were collecting Black Market Goods. This was just like collecting scrap in his previous life—no matter where it came from, it was all considered junk here.
"Are you four also heading to Xian City?" Xu Feng asked.
"Aren't you?" Wang Yuexin asked in surprise. "Cultivators at our level from various places are rushing to Xian City these days; everyone wants to try their luck."
Upon hearing this, Xu Feng asked, "What kind of luck are we trying for?"
Xu Feng was confused and said, "Brother Xu must have just entered the Modern Clerk, right? Your news is so outdated. On the fifteenth of next month, the New Moon Sect will be recruiting disciples in Xian City, and there will be a disciple selection competition. The loose cultivators from Liuxiang Kingdom are all rushing to take the exam."
The New Moon Sect! It is the third-ranked sect in the Liuxiang Kingdom's Modern Clerk!
Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat. That's right! If he joined the New Moon Sect, he wouldn't have to worry about Wan Jian Sect anymore. With such a powerful backing, he could walk around confidently.
"What are the requirements?" Xu Feng hurriedly asked.
Xufeng explained, "The New Moon Sect recruits once every three years. Anyone under eighteen with a Spiritual Root can apply. I’m not sure about the specific standards; it seems lenient, but it's actually quite strict."
Xu Feng's expression darkened. Admission to a prestigious sect is like the standards of Peking University or Tsinghua University. I have a useless Five Elements root. It seems there's little hope of getting into the New Moon Sect.
After chatting for a while, the five of them cleaned up the battlefield. A few brave mortals finally approached to inquire about the situation.
The five decided to blend in with the crowd; walking alone would be too obvious and could easily attract Wan Jian Sect's attention. The four returned to the rear of the convoy, and Xu Feng continued to follow Tang Zhenghao's merchant group.
After some turmoil, the convoy set off again.
Tang Zhenghao's group was quite intimidated by Xu Feng's display of power; it turned out that this young man was a cultivator! Throughout the journey, Tang Zhenghao treated Xu Feng as if he were serving his parents, which left Xu Feng both amused and exasperated.
They had already traveled far from Beast City; this area was no longer under official management of Beast City. After several peaceful days of travel, they finally arrived at Xian City.
Xian City is located at the northeastern border and has a much better geographical environment than the three cities on the eastern edge. The weather is mild, and the land is fertile, making it one of Liuxiang Kingdom's granaries.
Not only mortals gather here, but many cultivators also operate in this area. The Fairy Market that Xufeng mentioned is located in Xian City. The Fairy Market is a place for cultivators to trade various Martial Talismans, magical tools, Cultivation Methods, and more. There are even underground auctions that specialize in selling illicit items.
Xu Feng's biggest wish now is to upgrade his equipment; he feels embarrassed to even take out his large bow. As his strength increases, it increasingly affects his combat power.
Currently, he only has one magical tool in his storage bag—the long sword left to him by Zhao Shixiong—but he dares not use it openly since it bears the mark of Wan Jian Sect.
Xu Feng was still unaware of the prices of items in the Fairy Market. He currently had over a hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, two Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, and some pills that could be identified as ordinary goods.
After entering the city, the merchant caravan split up. The four companions of Xu Feng stayed with him temporarily since they had made plans together.
Tang Zhenghao returned to Xian City and immediately set up personnel to organize the goods. This was his territory, familiar with both the people and the place. In no time, several carts of goods were taken away by the arriving workers, leaving only one tightly packed carriage.
Liu Lang took his brothers back to the Escort Agency to report the situation. Tang Zhenghao insisted on treating Xu Feng as a host, and since Xu Feng wanted to find a place to rest, he followed Tang Zhenghao to his Tang's Trading Company. After a meal and drinks, Tang Zhenghao arranged for several cultivators to rest.
In the middle of the night, Xu Feng and his companions suddenly jumped up at the same time. Their unique sensitivity as cultivators alerted them that danger had arrived. The five rushed out of their room.
Upon reaching the main hall, they saw Tang Zhenghao bowing and greeting a middle-aged man with a pale face and slight beard.
On the walls of the mansion stood two sword-wielding men.
When the middle-aged man saw Xu Feng and the others come out, he lightly acknowledged them with a sound and expressionlessly said, "Good, very good."
A powerful aura subtly emanated from him, causing Xu Feng to feel a tightening in his chest and a sense of breathlessness. Among the five, Xu Feng had slightly higher strength but still appeared pale.
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