209: Unknown cave map

A large crowd instantly gathered around the stall in front of Lin Shiming.

"I'm not that bold, but I really don't know who you are?" Lin Shiming replied coldly.

Such Cultivators who suppressed others with their status seemed incredibly childish to him; if he were suppressed by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator at Perfection, he might give it a second glance.

Lin Shiming's words made the brocade-robed Cultivator even angrier; his chest heaved, clearly suppressing a great deal of rage, as if it could erupt at any moment.

The original stall owner, merely a Qi Refining Cultivator, immediately began packing up his stall and hurriedly retreated, not daring to linger.

He could not afford to offend either Foundation Establishment Family.

However, the brocade-robed Cultivator shouted coldly again:

"Stop!"

With a cold shout, the Qi Refining Cultivator at Peak immediately put on a mournful face, returned, and kept smiling apologetically from side to side.

The brocade-robed Cultivator then looked at Lin Shiming again and took out a token with the words 'Spirit Talisman' on both sides.

"Do you know now?"

"Oh, and Xu Hao of the Spirit Talisman Sect is my older brother! My name is Xu Zhen."

"Xu Hao? I actually do know him!" Lin Shiming's expression was a little strange, and he couldn't help but take another look at Xu Zhen.

He somewhat doubted Xu Zhen's intelligence, wondering how he managed to Cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"If you know him, why aren't you giving me that Jade Slip? I, young master, took a fancy to that treasure, and I was the first to buy it. How dare a Qi Refining Cultivator at Peak try to snatch something in front of me? Prepare to apologize!"

Xu Zhen sneered.

"Family Head, this Jade Slip was clearly something I saw first, but I didn't have enough Spirit Stones, so I went to borrow some from Thirteenth Uncle. I even paid a deposit, so why doesn't it count as bought!" Lin Shiyi was also extremely angry at this moment. He had a resolute personality. Although he now knew the other party had a significant background, he was not in the wrong, and he would not admit to being wrong.

He didn't believe that the market in Nine Leaf City would allow a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to assassinate someone.

As Lin Shiyi spoke, another figure in a Daoist robe approached from a distance. The Cultivator wore a Spirit Talisman-patterned robe, had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and an imposing demeanor. It was Xu Hao.

"Brother, this Qi Refining Cultivator tried to snatch my purchase, and even called for help from a Foundation Establishment Family!"

Xu Zhen emphasized 'Foundation Establishment Family' as he complained.

He had inquired beforehand and knew that the Lin Family was just a Foundation Establishment Family from Yunzhou, so he was confident he wasn't mistaken.

"Fellow Daoist Lin!" However, to his surprise, Xu Hao cupped his hands towards Lin Shiming, clearly recognizing him.

After a brief greeting, he glared fiercely at Xu Zhen:

"Xu Zhen, are you messing things up again? Why aren't you apologizing to Fellow Daoist Lin Shiming!"

Xu Hao's cold shout was very loud, startling Xu Zhen. His boastful expression vanished, replaced by a wide-open mouth as if he suddenly remembered something!

"Brother, is this the Lin Shiming who defeated you? How is he even younger than me?"

"I've told you countless times that there are always people stronger than you. Yet you're still acting arrogant here. Apologize now!" Xu Hao roared again.

"Brother, even though he's stronger than you, I wasn't looking for trouble. He didn't buy it, and I offered a higher price, and this stall owner even agreed to it!" Xu Zhen recalled his brother's personality and then pointed at the stall owner, adding another sentence.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming glanced at Lin Shiyi, who nodded. Then he looked at the stall owner, who visibly flinched and appeared extremely guilty.

He understood in his heart that Xu Zhen might have been a bit arrogant, but he wasn't actually snatching it. Rather, the stall owner had clearly been swayed by Xu Zhen's higher offer and had intended to back out of the deal.

"Two Seniors, please spare me, two Seniors, please spare me!" The stall owner immediately knelt down and repeatedly kowtowed to the ground.

At this moment, the enforcement team from the Spirit Beast Sect, which managed the market, also arrived. However, seeing that no fighting had occurred, they dispersed.

"Two Seniors, this Junior is willing to compensate each of you with a treasure!" The Loose Cultivator kept kowtowing until his scalp broke. Then he took out his Storage Pouch and spread out the treasures he had just packed away, offering them for Lin Shiming and Xu Zhen to choose from.

"Even so, apologize to this young Cultivator first!" Xu Hao still said coldly.

Seeing this, Xu Zhen, despite his reluctance, gave in when he saw Xu Hao's extremely serious expression.

"Fellow Daoist, it was my fault. I apologize to you!" Xu Zhen said.

Lin Shiyi, seeing this, was also a bit at a loss. It was the stall owner's fault, yet a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was apologizing to him. He truly didn't know how to handle it; interpersonal relationships were not his strong suit.

"Daoist Xu, since it's a misunderstanding, Lin also apologizes here!" Lin Shiming cupped his hands.

Then he looked at the stall owner and said:

"Daoist Xu, you choose the compensation first!"

Xu Hao laughed heartily at this:

"Brother Lin invites you, why aren't you thanking him!" Xu Hao glared at Xu Zhen again, who immediately thanked Lin Shiming.

Then he glared at the stall owner again, and under the stall owner's reluctant gaze, chose the most expensive item, a top-grade third-tier Magical Artifact.

Lin Shiming also wanted Lin Shiyi to choose one, but the next moment, the System prompt appeared again:

"Please select a map. You will obtain the Immortal Cave of an unknown Cultivator in the Qingyun Mountain Range!"

Lin Shiming was stunned at this moment. He hadn't expected the System prompt to appear at this time.

His words caught in his throat, and he began to scan the stall. Finally, under the surprised gaze of the stall owner, he chose an inconspicuous map.

"Senior, you should choose another item!" The stall owner's face turned pale again. He knew that map was terribly drawn, looking like it was compiled haphazardly by a Cultivator who had just started Cultivating.

In his opinion, Lin Shiming choosing this clearly meant he didn't intend to let him off and wanted to settle the score after he left Nine Leaf City!

Lin Shiming obviously hadn't expected to be misunderstood by this Loose Cultivator. He then had Lin Shiyi choose another top-grade Magical Artifact, and only then did the latter feel much more at ease, despite the pain in his heart.

He packed up the stall and then rushed into the crowd, quickly disappearing from view.

"Brother Lin, how about we go for a drink at Laiyue Restaurant?" Xu Hao apparently didn't understand why Lin Shiming had chosen that treasure map the first time and then invited him.

"No, thank you for your kind offer, Brother Xu. My Family still wants to set up a stall for a while, so I won't be able to accompany you. Let's meet another day!" Lin Shiming cupped his hands and still refused. Of course, this wasn't dissatisfaction, but rather that the Lin Family indeed had many matters.

Having bought three Foundation Establishment Pills, Lin Houshou, Lin Houwei, and Lin Shiyi could all prepare for their Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

"Since Brother Lin is busy, then another day. However, I still want to remind Fellow Daoist that Wan Qing also obtained a spot for enlightenment!" Xu Hao reminded him again, clearly aware of the conflict between Lin Shiming and Wan Qing at the Auction.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming also thanked him and then rushed back to the stall with Lin Shiyi.

Behind him, Xu Hao watched Lin Shiming disappear into the distance.

"Brother, this Fellow Daoist Lin's Body Cultivator strength is above mine!" Xu Zhen raised his hand and suddenly said.

"It's more than just Body Cultivator; he has many other methods too!" Xu Hao's eyes were a little dazed, his mind filled with Lin Shiming's battle with Chen Yuan that day...