25: Chapter 25 A Fine Sword for a Hero

"Keer, what is wrong?" When Qiuyu saw her expression, her heart skipped a beat.

Her own mother had already spoken about future plans.

Given the strength of the Wang family, it was impossible for Wang Teng to marry into her family; in the future, she would certainly be the one marrying into the Wang family.

However, the first child, regardless of gender, would have to take the surname Chen. If they had the Aptitude in the future, they would be able to continue inheriting the Chen Family Talisman Workshop after Chen Xuan.

If not, the Chen Family Talisman Workshop would be left for Chen Xuan to choose a successor from the younger generation in the future.

As for marrying Chen Xuan, that was certainly no surprise.

But as for Zhang Keer, after meeting her a few years ago, Qiuyu knew she could not keep him all to herself.

Therefore, maintaining a good relationship with her sister was a required lesson.

Zhang Keer shook her head and said it was nothing.

Qiuyu's gaze turned to Chen Xuan in search of help.

Chen Xuan naturally knew it could not be "nothing." Before Qiuyu could continue speaking, Chen Xuan took out a coral necklace and a bracelet:

"This is a First-stage High Grade Spirit Coral from three thousand li deep in the Eastern Sea, crafted into a necklace and bracelet."

Joy appeared on Zhang Keer's face, revealing shallow dimples.

After Wang Teng put it on for her, she said sweetly, "Thank you, Brother Teng."

But at this, Chen Qiuyu rolled her eyes at Chen Xuan twice.

Chen Xuan felt helpless inside; he could not just abandon his wife.

He could not bring himself to hurt women.

After finishing shopping with the three women, they went back on their own.

Chen Xuan went directly to Yao Zhao's residence.

Since the Immortal City shop was finalized, after the two of them discussed the specific details, they could set the time and the first batch of products to test the waters.

Now, there was only one month left until the end of the year.

Chen Xuan had to seize this window of Opportunity.

During the New Year, he would definitely make a killing.

In this lifetime, Chen Xuan truly looked like a businessman.

Yao Zhao was also a good brother; he used all his connections to support him, and in a short time, the two of them finalized the strategy.

The Talisman Workshop and the Beast Taming Workshop were both ready, and Chen Xuan was confident he would win everything!

In this lifetime, everything would go smoothly, just like the God of Wealth!

Apart from being in a sorry state during the Beast Tide, other times had been smooth sailing.

Chen Xuan cherished these peaceful days immensely.

Only after living many lives does one understand that plain and simple is the truth.

Chen Xuan walked out of the Yao residence, the lucky star already shining brightly.

The Heavenly Secret of "Soaring" meant rising rapidly.

At this moment, Chen Xuan's ambition soared into the nine heavens, ready to become the talk of the town.

...

One month later.

Chen Xuan opened his eyes, his internal magic power full and satisfactory, as if it only needed a gentle push to enter the next Realm.

He had already gained a firm foothold in the Immortal City, and the business strategy in Biyun Market was completely effective; once he went over, he quickly occupied the low-end market.

So much so that many merchant associations came to inquire about intelligence.

But once they heard that this shop actually paid the servants five Spirit Stones a month, they cursed him as a madman!

Consequently, no one followed suit, only advocating for his work methods.

Chen Xuan did not care; once the heavenly secret jade slip showed that the crisis was gone, Chen Xuan would set off for the Immortal City.

When he first went to the Immortal City, Chen Xuan had also discovered many Opportunities.

The fortune that this heavenly secret jade slip could display depended on the location.

Chen Xuan was confident that with the help of the pseudo-third-stage Spiritual Vein in the Immortal City, he could attempt to break through to the sixth level of the Qi Refining Realm within a few days and succeed.

Following the usual practice, he summoned the Heavenly Book Jade Slip:

[Today's Fortune: Great Auspiciousness.]

[Today's Heavenly Secret: Soaring.]

[Today's Destiny: Sword Cultivator.]

[Medium Auspiciousness: In the Biyun Market trading area, an heirloom precious sword has gone astray; obtaining it may grant a Second-stage Sword Daoist Magic. Head to the market before noon, and you might have a harvest.]

[Great Auspiciousness: When the time comes, heaven and earth join forces; celestial timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony are all prepared. Today is suitable for breaking through the Realm.]

[Great Inauspiciousness: Robber Cultivators are wandering outside Fusheng Immortal City; intercepting and killing them might yield a Golden Core Opportunity.]

Huh, the Great Inauspiciousness of Tunyun Market is gone.

Chen Xuan was slightly surprised.

After all, it had been going on for many days.

When the two Senior Brother Lius and Senior Sister Zhang went over back then, they were living quite splendidly!

Chen Xuan did not hide anything; he kept sending Spirit Talisman messages, telling the three of them to stay away from Tunyun Market recently, as there might be calamity.

But obviously, Chen Xuan's inside information was not taken seriously by the three.

They did not leave Tunyun Market, but they thanked Chen Xuan for his kindness.

Chen Xuan examined the three Jade Slips.

Not bad, not bad, his luck has finally turned.

Great Auspiciousness is truly rare to see.

This also shows that it is hard for a person to have a chance to get ahead in life; if there is an Opportunity, one must grasp it firmly.

Chen Xuan did not even think about it and directly grasped the second Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip turned into red tadpole characters again, appearing in his mind and constructing an image.

Confirming the timing and location, it would be tonight.

The Realm that had trapped him for several years was finally going to be broken today!

The thing most feared in cultivation is when one's cultivation level does not improve for a long time.

If one is stuck at a bottleneck for many years, one's Dao Heart will certainly be damaged in the future.

Once the heart of seeking the Dao is damaged, one's cultivation will not be able to advance an inch, and may even regress.

Chen Xuan left the Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop.

At this moment, it was the New Year, and lanterns and decorations were hung up.

Zhang Keer also followed along.

She was wearing a red qipao; the fabric was of superior quality, a top-notch magical robe.

An ordinary Spirit Farmer's savings for a year or even several years were all in this bright red gold-gilded Phoenix qipao.

"Brother Teng, I heard that a new Spirit Beast barbecue shop opened in the east of the city is quite good. Should we call Sister Qiuyu and go together?"

The three of them often dined together.

Chen Xuan shook his head: "I have to cultivate hard tonight. You also need to pay attention to your cultivation; you are only at the fourth level of Qi Refining now."

Zhang Keer and the others were not lacking in wealth, companions, dharma, and land for their cultivation now, but their progress was still relatively slow.

In comparison, their heart of seeking the Dao was not as strong as Chen Xuan's.

Zhang Keer stuck out her tongue, "I only have a Low Grade Spiritual Root; this progress is already very fast. If I can attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm once in this life, that would be a success."

Her father was only at the Middle Stage of Qi Refining; now that she had reached her father's strength, Zhang Keer was satisfied in her heart.

Chen Xuan knew they did not have his heart of seeking the Dao.

However, being able to steadily increase one's cultivation without having to go out of the market to risk one's life against Yao Beasts and Cultivators was also a blessing.

It was a job that many people would envy for a lifetime.

Being a small boss himself, he would have abundance every year.

When he arrived at the trading area, stalls stood in great numbers. Chen Xuan scanned with his Divine Sense and locked onto a shop selling ancestral weapons.

Second-stage Sword Daoist Magic.

This thing was definitely not common goods.

Now Chen Xuan wore a First-stage High Grade Magical Artifact sword [Water Linglong] at his waist, and all over his body, he had a pile of offensive and defensive Talismans. He could be called a little tyrant of the Qi Refinement Stage; ordinary three or five Late-stage Qi Refining Cultivators could not get close to him.

To raise the upper limit of one's strength, one aspect was to improve cultivation, and the other was naturally external items.

"Boss, how are you selling this precious sword?"

The boss saw a beautiful couple arrive before him. The man was handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes that caught one's attention at a glance; he was clearly an outstanding Cultivator.

The woman had a slender waist and ample bosom, every frown and smile catching the eye, full of charm.

"So it is Young Master Wang, excuse my lack of respect." The boss bowed, clearly having recognized the person who had arrived; he was one of the top powerful clans in the market and was already enjoying a revival.

"This sword, if someone else were to buy it, would cost at least three hundred Spirit Stones. If Young Master Wang needs it, I can give it to you for free, offering it with both hands."

After the boss finished speaking, he looked at Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly; clearly, there was more to come.

"You might as well speak directly."

The boss then explained the reason: "My Wen family was originally a noble family, worry-free for generations, but unfortunately, a sudden change occurred later, and the family fortune declined."

"I have long heard of Young Master Wang's elegant reputation, and I am willing to send my son to study under Young Master Wang; all the etiquette will certainly not be lacking."

Chen Xuan nodded.

The Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop mostly selected Disciples through strict vetting by "Baishitong."

The primary requirement was a clean background.

Therefore, most people were turned away.

To become an apprentice at the Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop, one had to spend hundreds of Spirit Stones as a stepping stone.

But once one became an apprentice at the Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop, one would be worry-free for life.

The Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop did not prohibit the future development of its Disciples; in other words, they could set up their own business within Biyun Market.

At the same time, all kinds of skills would almost certainly be taught.

Whether it was being a small beast-taming boss or going to other markets to develop, the future was promising.

If one wanted to become a Core Disciple and learn the core Legacy, it was another set of procedures, which were extremely complex.

In short, neither choice would be a loss.

Young Master Wang's reputation for being charitable and generous was publicly recognized.

"That is interesting." Chen Xuan was noncommittal.

For him, three hundred Spirit Stones were nothing; it was just the price of one High Grade Magical Artifact.

Taking on an apprentice would yield higher returns.

"Bring the precious sword and your child tomorrow. Oh, by the way, call Baishitong as well." Chen Xuan smiled and looked at the boss, who was a standard Loose Cultivator.