42: A bumper harvest, Zhao Qing's request, smashing the longevity tablet.

The interior of Mingbao Tower was luxuriously decorated, with many customers coming and going.

As soon as Jiang Yan entered, he saw many Qingyun Sect Disciples.

Some were haggling over prices, while others were there to sell items, just like him.

While he was looking around, a beautiful female receptionist with a graceful figure walked over.

“Hello, may I ask what you are looking to buy?”

“I'm here to sell some things. I'm not sure where they are accepted?” Jiang Yan asked.

“Spiritual materials are on the first floor, Magical Artifacts on the second, storage items on the third, and Magic Treasures on the fourth. If you have rare treasures or ordinary valuables, you can sell them at the southeast corner of the first floor,” the beautiful receptionist explained.

After listening to the beauty's explanation, Jiang Yan nodded slightly. After thanking her, he headed toward the second floor.

Just as Jiang Yan reached the second floor, he happened to run into Yu Xian and Qin Shuang.

“Yo, Jiang Yan!” Yu Xian hurriedly waved his hand.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Yu, Senior Sister Qin,” Jiang Yan hurriedly paid his respects.

As soon as Qin Shuang saw Jiang Yan, her face flushed slightly red. Although that competition had only blown apart her outer garment, she felt awkward no matter how she thought about it.

Yu Xian, however, was very grateful to Jiang Yan. If Jiang Yan hadn't helped him humble Qin Shuang a bit, that woman might still be acting above her station now.

“Junior Brother Jiang, are you here to buy Magic Treasures?” Yu Xian asked.

“No, I'm here to sell a few Magical Artifacts,” Jiang Yan replied.

“Oh? Junior Brother Jiang, have you been out of the Sect for experience?” Yu Xian asked with a look of surprise.

“No, it's just some junk my Revered Master gave me, saying I should sell it off,” Jiang Yan lied with a wave of his hand.

Hearing that the items were from Li Yi, Yu Xian was somewhat shocked inwardly.

One should know that while Outer Sect Disciples might not know Li Yi's great name, as the grandson of an Outer Sect Elder, he had often heard his old man praise Li Yi.

It could even be said that in the Qingyun Sect, Li Yi was a legend!

Yu Xian was quite envious that Jiang Yan could become Li Yi's Closed-Door Disciple, but seeing that Jiang Yan wanted to sell Magical Artifacts made him feel a bit itchy with anticipation.

“Junior Brother Jiang, if you have good goods, how about letting Senior Brother pick first? I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the price,” Yu Xian said.

Hearing Yu Xian say this, Jiang Yan could only nod. He then took out the Magical Artifacts he had organized.

Two Flying Swords, a long saber, and three pieces of damaged inner armor.

Seeing the two Flying Swords, Yu Xian was somewhat surprised.

“Junior Brother Jiang, how about I give you a thousand Spirit Stones for these two Flying Swords?” Yu Xian said directly.

Jiang Yan didn't agree immediately; instead, he looked at the counter clerk nearby.

Noticing the other's surprised expression and nothing else, Jiang Yan knew that the price Yu Xian offered was definitely a high one.

“Sure, no problem.” Jiang Yan pushed the two Flying Swords toward Yu Xian.

Yu Xian was also a straightforward person and tossed a Storage Pouch directly to Jiang Yan.

“There are four hundred and fifty Spirit Stones inside. Combined with this Storage Pouch, it's worth a thousand Spirit Stones. As for how much the rest is worth, that depends on how you sell it, Junior Brother.”

Hearing Yu Xian say this, Jiang Yan immediately understood.

“Alright, then I won't delay you two any longer.” Jiang Yan cupped his fists and then walked toward the counter clerk.

Regarding 'immortal second-generation' types like Yu Xian, Jiang Yan quite liked dealing with them. They were straightforward and didn't cause unnecessary trouble.

The counter clerk didn't dawdle either; the three damaged inner armors were worth four hundred and eighty Spirit Stones, and the saber was worth three hundred and twenty Spirit Stones.

Feeling the weight of his new wealth, Jiang Yan was very happy and then headed to the third floor.

After he left Mingbao Tower, he could almost not suppress the joy in his heart.

“How was it?” Zhao Qing stepped forward and asked.

“Not bad. Where's Ma Yu?” Jiang Yan asked back.

“He went to work. He's currently working for the Wei Family of Joyful Tower,” Zhao Qing explained.

“You're not with him?” Jiang Yan asked, puzzled.

“I work for the Zhang Family of Joyful Tower. There wasn't much going on at the tower today, so I came out to find some temporary work,” Zhao Qing said.

From Zhao Qing's words, he could tell that life in the cultivation world wasn't easy. Besides a regular job, one had to find part-time work; there were beasts of burden everywhere... “Come, I'll take you to a good place,” Zhao Qing said with a smile.

“Eh... Brother Zhao, you just got married!” Jiang Yan said with a mischievous grin.

“What are you thinking? I'm taking you to eat, and we can listen to some tunes while we're at it,” Zhao Qing explained with a laugh.

Hearing Zhao Qing say this, Jiang Yan immediately realized he had indeed overthought it.

The inns, teahouses, and wine houses of the market each had their own unique charm. Jiang Yan looked around like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand Prospect Garden.

And Zhao Qing tirelessly explained everything, acting like a considerate tour guide.

Once the two entered a restaurant called 'Bright Moon Residence', Jiang Yan finally understood that Zhao Qing's so-called 'eating and listening to tunes' was exactly that.

Jiang Yan didn't know what to eat, so he simply gave the initiative of ordering to Zhao Qing.

As the dishes were served, Jiang Yan began to taste them.

The food was indeed delicious, even carrying a hint of Spiritual Qi.

“Brother Jiang, you are now a noble Outer Sect Disciple. I want to ask a favor of you, is that okay?” Zhao Qing asked.

Jiang Yan did not agree immediately: “Tell me about it first.”

Seeing a possibility, Zhao Qing hurriedly spoke: “To be honest, Brother Jiang, I've always had a dream of cultivation. Although I was expelled from the Sect, I want you to help me bring my future children into the Qingyun Sect.”

Hearing this, Jiang Yan's eyes twitched. Good grief, was this a pre-order?

Jiang Yan didn't know that this kind of thing was common in immortal Sects; there were many such cases, and countless people even entered Sects based on certain tokens.

Jiang Yan didn't agree immediately, saying he would give an answer tomorrow afternoon instead.

Zhao Qing also understood that he and Jiang Yan weren't really friends, let alone life-and-death companions. Wanting his future children to follow Jiang Yan was somewhat of a pipe dream.

After the two chatted for a while longer, Jiang Yan took his leave.

As for the meal, Zhao Qing had already settled the bill.

At night, after bathing, he sat on the bed looking at the panel in front of him.

Regarding the Nine Dragons Sword, a Legacy-grade Martial Skill, he was a bit confused.

Because after throwing in five thousand years of life span, the progress had only reached 50%.

‘Damn it, what kind of technique is this? So much life span and it hasn't even reached the beginner stage.’

As for the power of the Nine Dragons Sword, the information he got from the sword spirit was just one word: 'Fierce'.

But exactly how fierce it was, he didn't have a definite Concept. If it was more powerful than the Thunderstorm Art, then it was definitely worth increasing the proficiency.

If it wasn't as good as the Thunderstorm Art, then spending so much life span would really make him want to cry to death.

Looking at the remaining twenty-four thousand plus points of life span, he gritted his teeth and decisively threw in five thousand more.

‘Going for it. Whether I can turn this into a windfall depends on this one push.’

With the investment of five thousand life span, the proficiency of the Nine Dragons Sword immediately changed after the Legacy-grade label.

‘This is still the first stage, and the second stage needs twenty thousand... This isn't a Legacy; it's clearly a vampire.’

He didn't run out to try it immediately, but instead chose to increase the proficiency of Tiger Roar Sound Wave.

Jiang Yan found that sometimes this sonic Spell was very strong, especially during a sneak attack; giving someone a sudden blast could achieve unexpected results.

Seeing another fifteen hundred life span gone, he no longer felt the sting and directly upgraded the Breath Concealment Technique to 'grasped'.

This level of the Breath Concealment Technique was already at max level. Even a Nascent Soul Realm old ghost wouldn't be able to detect his true strength.

‘Finally finished one at max level. Next are the Thunderstorm Art and Sword Rain Art.’

As another ten thousand life span vanished, he still felt a bit of heartache.

However, the strength he gained was also solidly powerful.

Looking at his personal panel, he really wanted to go out and test the power of these Martial Skills and Spells.

【Host: Jiang Yan】

【Talent: Heaven Rewards the Diligent, Life Span Plunder, Sword Dao Growth】

【Rank: 21】

【Experience: 25.11%】

【life span: 20/13,583 years】

【life span: 4,060 years (Available life span to strengthen technique, Spell, and Martial Skill proficiency)】

【Essence: 30.8】

【Spirit: 19】

【Realm: Qi Refining Seventh Layer (Can freely summon Spiritual Qi within 500 meters)】

【Dao: 2.6】

【Concept: Sword (Sword Heart Clarity)】

【Cultivation Technique: Qi Refining Technique Basic Chapter (beginner)】

【Spell: Thunderstorm Art (grasped), Breath Concealment Technique (grasped), Tiger Roar Sound Wave (mastery)】

【Martial Skill: Nine Dragons Sword (Legacy, glimpse of the threshold), Sword Rain Art (grasped), Sword Breaking Method (mastery), Sword Shadow Art (Minor Achievement)】

‘I wonder if I can beat someone in the Foundation Establishment Realm now.’

‘Forget it, I'll go to the Martial Arts Field on Hua Ling Peak tomorrow to try it out.’

At this moment, Jiang Yan really wanted to find someone at the first layer of Foundation Establishment to test himself against, but he was afraid of exposing himself. If he looked for Li Yi, he feared Li Yi might beat him half to death.

He decisively snuffed out that thought; after all, staying low and developing was currently the most important thing.