Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2169 1554: Thrift (Part 2)

"Then, honored customer, you may receive a crystal card with a limit of one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals complimentary, and when the moment arrives, you can complete the transaction directly with the crystal card," Jia Hong interjected, proposing a sensible solution.

"Alright."

Following a series of formalities, Qingxuan successfully acquired a purple crystal card marked with '100,000'.

However, unbeknownst to them, the very instant these Spirit Crystals, held by Li Zhirui, were utilized, deep within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, a prominent Great Ability cultivator involuntarily opened his eyes.

"Who has accessed these Spirit Crystals?"

In a mere flash, the situation was fully understood.

"That junior's clansman? No, rather, it appears to be his associate, who inadvertently found their way into the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall."

Yet, no intervention was made, nor were any specific directives issued, for the focus remained solely on Li Zhirui himself, with little regard for the origins of the others involved.

...

Subsequently, Qingxuan, accompanied by Jia Hong, exited the established Money Shop and commenced a perusal of the merchant district, seeking out valuable Methods and Spiritual Objects that could be beneficial to his clan.

The primary objective for his current expedition into The Void was the Life Star Absorption Secret Technique, priced at a steep five thousand Spirit Crystals.

In addition, after careful deliberation, a sum of thirty thousand Spirit Crystals was disbursed for a selection of Spirit Enhanced Fruit Spirit Seeds, three seeds in total.

The purpose of the Spirit Enhanced Fruit is to elevate a Cultivator's Spiritual Root Purity, effectively improving their innate talent and simplifying the cultivation journey for his clansmen.

Following this, Qingxuan allocated another forty thousand Spirit Crystals to procure a solitary Nine-colored Spirit Jade Mushroom, an item designated to enhance the bloodlines of the clan's Spirit Beasts.

Finally, ten thousand Spirit Crystals were expended to acquire a piece of Essence of Spiritual Vein, instrumental in accelerating the advancement of an Earth Immortal Rank Spirit Vein.

It became evident from the Spiritual Objects acquired that the primary emphasis remained on fostering the clan's overall development.

With the remaining ten-thousand-plus Spirit Crystals, Qingxuan intended to explore the various stalls, hoping to discover additional Spiritual Objects pertinent to the clan's progress.

The array of Spiritual Objects displayed on the ground stalls was vast and diverse, ranging from exceptionally rare Profound Immortal Rank Spiritual Objects to more modest trinkets of Loose Immortal Grade.

The ability to secure worthwhile Spiritual Objects at equitable prices was entirely dependent on one's own discernment.

Before long, Qingxuan found himself drawn to a particular stall. Arranged meticulously upon a white cloth, no more than three feet in width, were an assortment of items: ancient texts, potent Spiritual Objects, mystical Magic Artifacts, and even certain exceptionally rare curios.

"What is the price for this gemstone?"

A distinct power emanated from it, suggesting it would be of considerable assistance to him personally.

"For a mere five thousand Spirit Crystals, Fellow Daoist may claim this ring, which potentially harbors the essence of another realm," the vendor proclaimed.

"What? Five thousand Spirit Crystals?!"

This reaction was not born of pretentiousness or a lack of worldly experience; it must be understood that this asking price was comparable to that of the Life Star Absorption Secret Technique!

Yet, the chasm between the two was immeasurable.

Especially considering the gem’s utility was limited solely to himself, rendering it unusable by others, and even he himself harbored reservations about the veracity of the sensation he perceived.

"That is excessively expensive. It is merely a Heavenly Immortal Rank Spiritual Object without any unique properties; it is by no means worth five thousand Spirit Crystals."

Qingxuan initiated a counter-offer, aggressively bargaining: "Three hundred Spirit Crystals. If you accept, the transaction is made."

"Deal!"

To his astonishment, the stall owner readily agreed and hastily thrust the Ruby into Qingxuan’s grasp, seemingly apprehensive of any potential change of heart.

"Blast it, I still paid too much!"

Despite successfully acquiring a Spiritual Object beneficial for his personal cultivation, a sense of dissatisfaction lingered, stemming from the feeling of being deceived by the vendor.

This experience served as a harsh, yet memorable, lesson for an outsider like himself; from this point forward, unwavering vigilance and caution would be his constant companions.

The sole silver lining was the minimal expenditure of Spirit Crystals in this particular transaction.

As he continued his aimless wandering, Qingxuan's demeanor became noticeably more circumspect. Even when encountering Spiritual Objects that piqued his interest, he would merely observe from a distance, refraining from inquiring about the price or expressing any intent to purchase.

While proceeding in this manner, his Spirit Sense suddenly vibrated, as if it had perceived some nearby object.

His gaze immediately swept around, seeking the source of the disturbance to his Spirit Sense.

Upon spotting an exceedingly worn-out book, Qingxuan couldn't help but furrow his brow.

Could such a dilapidated item truly hold the knowledge he sought?

Despite his doubts, he made his way toward the stall.

Qingxuan, of course, wouldn't reveal his true objective upfront. Searching for Spiritual Objects out of nowhere would only invite unwanted attention. Thus, he opted for a subtler approach, feigning interest in borrowing items to locate Spiritual Objects, intending to conceal the one he truly needed amongst them.

Ultimately, after parting with a few hundred Spirit Crystals, Qingxuan successfully acquired the tattered book, along with a rather valuable Spiritual Object.

Regardless of any secrets the book might contain, the Spiritual Object alone ensured he wouldn't suffer a significant loss.

He then divided his attention, perusing the ancient text while continuing his exploration of the Commerce Association.

Before long, guided by his Spirit Sense, Qingxuan quickly uncovered the book's hidden secret.

"So, this is how it works..."

He efficiently processed the information, and upon finishing his read, couldn't help but release an emotional sigh.

Within this ancient tome lay a unique Secret Technique, known as the Secret Method of Blood Birth of All Things.

Its core principle involved enhancing one's bloodline by absorbing Spiritual Objects that resonated with their own lineage.

For Qingxuan, a being originally born as a Spirit Beast, this was an unparalleled treasure. Moreover, its application wasn't confined to Spirit Beasts; the human race could also utilize it.

This was due to the existence of numerous high-grade bloodlines within humanity, though most humans seldom tapped into this potential under normal circumstances.

Recognizing the immense value of this Secret Technique, Qingxuan ceased his aimless wandering and began contemplating his subsequent actions.

"Perhaps I should first return these Spiritual Objects to the clan and then venture into The Void once more to commence my true cultivation journey..."

He was currently in possession of numerous precious Spiritual Objects and Methods, the majority of which belonged not to him, but to the clan.

Any mishap leading to the loss of these Spiritual Objects would spell considerable trouble!

Therefore, it would be prudent to return to the Primal Spirit Realm first and unburden himself of this significant trove.

With his decision made, Qingxuan strode towards the main entrance, preparing to depart from the Chaos Commerce.

As a cultivator at the minor Heavenly Immortal stage, he did not stand out. Coupled with the Commerce Association's sophisticated security measures, he was unlikely to attract undue attention.

Consequently, he exited the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall without incident.

Simultaneously, Qingxuan was delighted to discover that the random Teleportation Array had transported him to a region of Chaos remarkably close to the Primal Spirit Realm!

His return journey to the Primal Spirit Realm would now require just over a hundred years.

It was worth noting that Qingxuan had already spent several thousand years in The Void, an immense distance from the Primal Spirit Realm. By his previous estimations, the journey alone would have taken several centuries.

Yet, the Chaos Commerce's Teleportation Array had provided a significant shortcut, conserving a vast amount of his time.

Most crucially, it minimized the numerous perils he might have faced en route, allowing Qingxuan to reach the Primal Spirit Realm more swiftly and securely.

Whether this fortunate outcome was sheer coincidence or a deliberate arrangement, he did not dwell on it, or rather, he dismissed such considerations entirely.

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The narrative diverges, with two distinct paths unfolding.

Unlike Qingxuan, who was on the cusp of returning to the Primal Spirit Realm, Li Zhirui still faced the necessity of continued wandering in The Void.

However, this framing might be inaccurate, as following his severance of ties with the Primal Spirit Realm and his attainment of the Chaos God Demon Dao Body, The Void Chaos had, in essence, become his nurturing ground.

Therefore, he was, in fact, traversing what could be considered his own "homeland," albeit an immensely vast and perilous one.

Since the incident where he fortuitously acquired two Spiritual Objects amidst a Chaotic Storm, Li Zhirui had experienced no further significant gains over the subsequent years!