27: Fenglin Market

Although he wasn't sure why Steward Wang was being so kind, after thinking it over carefully, he realized there didn't seem to be any downsides.

Zhang Daobai then spoke up, "Then I shall thank Steward Wang for his kindness."

"No need for thanks, it's just a small matter," Steward Wang said with a gentle smile.

Before leaving the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, Steward Wang gave Zhang Daobai a red auction invitation and a white crystal token.

The auction invitation was for the large-scale auction happening in twenty days, while the white crystal token was a White VIP Token of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, which came with many hidden benefits.

The most practical benefit was that with this token, one could enjoy a five percent discount at the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

"What are your plans next?"

After walking out of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, Zhang Daobai turned and asked Lin Luoxue.

"I plan to buy a map of the nearby mountain ranges and then look for some basic information about them. What about you?"

Lin Luoxue shared the plan she had already prepared in her mind.

"I plan to head over to Fenglin Market. I heard it's the largest market in Purple Maple Immortal City. I want to see if I can find a suitable Spirit Tamer companion."

'And see if I can pick up any hidden treasures while I'm at it,' Zhang Daobai added silently to himself.

Having read so many novels in his past life, as long as the protagonist possessed a skill similar to treasure appraisal, there would inevitably be a segment where they found a diamond in the rough.

Since his Eye of Appraisal was exactly that kind of skill, he wanted to try his luck and see if he could pick up a hidden gem from the street stalls like a novel protagonist.

'I'm not asking for much, just a few simple Spiritual Artifacts will do!' Zhang Daobai prayed silently.

Hearing this, Lin Luoxue said, "I won't be going then. I plan to check out the Xuanji Pavilion, which specializes in selling intelligence."

Since their destinations were different, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue temporarily parted ways.

After they separated, Zhang Daobai headed straight for the premier market in Purple Maple Immortal City—Fenglin Market.

Fenglin Market lived up to its name; a large number of red maple trees were planted throughout the market, creating a pleasant scenery from afar.

The market was bustling with people coming and going. The roads within were very wide, so despite the large crowds, it didn't feel crowded at all.

Upon entering the market, Zhang Daobai discovered that this place was somewhat different from the novels and anime he had seen in his previous life.

The Cultivators setting up stalls on both sides of the road didn't just spread a cloth on the ground and sit there to sell their goods.

Their stalls all featured uniform, exquisite long wooden tables, looking very clean and organized.

Most of the items displayed on these stalls were Medicinal Pills, Talismans, Magical Artifacts, and the like. Zhang Daobai took a quick glance and walked straight deeper inside.

Deeper into Fenglin Market, the goods on the stalls changed to various Spirit Medicines, Yao Beast Materials, Ores, and other resources from the Xuantian Mountain Range.

'Start! Start!'

Seeing these, Zhang Daobai couldn't wait to activate his Eye of Appraisal, attempting to find overlooked treasures from these stalls.

Soon, Zhang Daobai arrived at a stall displaying various Ores.

The stall owner was a short Cultivator. Although he wasn't tall, his physique was extremely strong; his two arms were thicker than Zhang Daobai's thighs.

Seeing Zhang Daobai arrive, the stall owner didn't call out to greet him, but instead just sat behind the stall minding his own business.

[Item: Profound Iron]

[Item: Green Steel Crystal]

[Item: Red Flame Gold]

Zhang Daobai's gaze quickly swept over the Ores on the stall, but to his disappointment, these Ores were all common goods; there was nothing special.

After finishing there, Zhang Daobai immediately moved to another stall, but after checking several in a row, he still hadn't found anything good.

Anything with even a bit of value had a clear price tag; there were simply no leaks to be picked up.

Thus, Zhang Daobai shifted his gaze to the Yao Beast cubs and Yao Beast eggs, preparing to first select a suitable Spirit Tamer companion.

Soon, Zhang Daobai's gaze landed on a small red beast that looked like both a wolf and a tiger.

[Species: Blazing Wolf]

[Gender: Female]

[Aptitude: Fire Attribute, Rank 3 Limit]

[Talent: Blazing Wolf Soul]

[Evolution Path: 1. Fusion with Wind and Fire attribute wolf Bloodlines. 2. Fusion with fire attribute spiritual items...]

[Overall Evaluation: Two Stars, Contract not recommended]

Seeing the overall evaluation, Zhang Daobai decisively looked away.

Although he could continuously evolve a Spirit Beast through the Spirit Fusion Contract Array, if the starting point was too low, it would waste a massive amount of his resources and time.

After stopping and starting along the way, Zhang Daobai arrived in front of a large shop.

This shop was filled with all kinds of Yao Beast cubs and rows upon rows of Yao Beast eggs, appearing very professional.

"Myriad Beast Pavilion."

Zhang Daobai looked at the plaque above the shop and then walked inside.

There weren't many customers in the Myriad Beast Pavilion, but these people were all wearing robes at the level of Magical Artifacts; one could tell at a glance they were scions of great families.

"Brother Qingshan, what kind of Spirit Beast do you plan to raise?"

A young girl wearing a pink and white dress asked with a giggle, circling around a handsome young man dressed in a green robe.

"Selecting a Spirit Beast depends first on potential, and second on utility."

"The Spirit Beast I need to raise must at least be able to grow to Rank 3 or higher. At the same time, my Spirit Beast is meant to assist me in battle, so I must first select one with high combat power."

Li Qingshan looked at the girl beside him with a doting gaze, speaking with a hint of arrogance in his tone.

Spirit Beasts referred to Yao Beasts that had been contracted and tamed by Cultivators. Many Cultivators, as long as they had the means, would raise a Spirit Beast to assist them in combat, travel, or tending to spiritual fields.

'Zifeng Li Family.'

Hearing this, Zhang Daobai's gaze inconspicuously flickered to the jade pendant on Li Qingshan's waist, recognizing at once that he was from the Li Family, one of the four great families in Purple Maple Immortal City.

The four great families of Purple Maple Immortal City were Tang, Li, Shen, and Xu. Aside from the Tang Family, every Family had a Golden Core True Person at the Late Stage presiding over them.

And the Li Family's overall strength in Purple Maple Immortal City was second only to the Tang Family.

So after a quick scan, Zhang Daobai quietly increased his distance, having no desire to interact with them.

After stopping his steps, Zhang Daobai was attracted by a small green fox in front of him.

This small green fox looked very well-behaved, and its body emitted a fragrance like that of vegetation, appearing quite extraordinary.

[Species: Green Wood Fox]

[Gender: Female]

[Aptitude: Wood Attribute, Rank 2 Limit]

[Talent: Breath of Green Wood]

[Evolution Path: ...]

[Overall Evaluation: Three Stars, Contract not recommended]

After reading the appraisal information, Zhang Daobai looked at the Green Wood Fox before him with a bit of regret.

The reason this Green Wood Fox was evaluated at three stars was mainly due to its talent, Breath of Green Wood, which could not only heal injuries but also accelerate plant growth.

If its limit wasn't so low, it would definitely be an excellent auxiliary Spirit Tamer companion.

Seeing this, Zhang Daobai immediately turned his gaze toward a small red snake nearby.