17: Chapter 17: Qing Yuanzi's Descendants!

"I see you have good talent. What is your surname?"

On the way, Zhao Changsheng inquired about the youth's identity, as he felt the boy's Aptitude was indeed quite good. At the same time, the Cultivation Technique he practiced was also of a rather high level. Logically speaking, he should have come from an extraordinary background.

"Thank you for the praise, Senior. This Junior's surname is Jiang, and everyone calls me Jiang Yuanzi! As for the Cultivation Technique, it is a Family heirloom. Unfortunately, it only goes up to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and there is nothing after that. However, for this Junior, it doesn't really matter. After all, without a foundation establishment pill, with my Aptitude, it would be impossible to succeed in Foundation Establishment anyway, so I naturally wouldn't need the subsequent Cultivation Technique."

The youth did not hide anything from Zhao Changsheng's inquiry but answered directly.

"This Junior's Family Cultivation Technique is called the 'Azure Origin Sword Art'. I wonder if Senior has heard of it?"

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As he spoke, a hint of pride appeared in the youth's tone.

"'Azure Origin Sword Art'? Your surname is Jiang? Then, who is Qing Yuanzi to you?"

Upon hearing the name of the sword art and connecting it to the youth's surname, Zhao Changsheng's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked.

"He is indeed this Junior's ancestor. According to what my father said before he passed away, this Cultivation Technique was created by our ancestor. Back then, he even founded a great cultivation School called the Profound Sword Sect. Unfortunately, due to the Great War between Righteous and Demonic paths, the entire School was wiped out."

By the end, the youth's expression dimmed considerably. His words caused Zhao Changsheng to fall into silence, as he could basically confirm that the youth before him was indeed a descendant of Qing Yuanzi.

Zhao Changsheng held quite a bit of admiration for this exceptionally talented Senior expert.

He was even more aware that the other party had already become a Mahayana stage Cultivator. Although he couldn't be considered the true Qing Yuanzi anymore, he still possessed half of his memories.

It was just that the School he founded had been destroyed, and the Family likely only had a few descendants left, like this youth.

"What a coincidence."

After a brief sigh of emotion, Zhao Changsheng said no more and followed the slightly dejected youth into an underground stone passage.

Before long, the two arrived at a stone door. Just as the youth was about to open it, Zhao Changsheng took out several bottles of Medicinal Pills from his Storage Pouch.

"These Medicinal Pills should be of some use to you. Consider them a gift for leading the way."

Facing such a generous gift, the youth was both surprised and delighted. He showed an expression of disbelief, as if he had seen something incredible, and stood frozen on the spot, at a loss.

"Take them. I am only giving these Medicinal Pills because I admire your ancestor, and I hope they will be of some use to you. Anyway, these Medicinal Pills are only useful for the Qi Refinement Stage, and specifically for Cultivators below the tenth layer. They are of no use to me anymore, so I'll give them to you."

Facing the youth who was completely stunned and at a loss, Zhao Changsheng explained patiently. His words filled the youth with immense gratitude, making him want to kneel and acknowledge him as a master on the spot.

"Thank you, Senior! Thank you, Senior! Thank you, Senior!"

The youth's face was flushed with excitement as he thanked him repeatedly.

At that moment, the stone door opened, and a woman who still retained some of her charm walked out.

Seeing the woman appear, the youth hurriedly tucked all the Medicinal Pills into his robes, as if afraid she would see them.

In fact, the woman had not only seen them but had also overheard just now.

However, she didn't mind and said to Zhao Changsheng with a beaming smile:

"Fellow Daoist, please come in! But before you enter, it would be better for you to conceal your appearance."

Saying this, the charming woman took out a Tiger-head mask and handed it to Zhao Changsheng.

Zhao Changsheng did not accept the mask. Instead, he took out a black cloak from his Storage Pouch and covered his face.

Seeing this, the charming woman didn't mind and continued to lead Zhao Changsheng into the passage behind the stone door with a smile.

As for the youth, he solemnly bowed with a face full of gratitude toward Zhao Changsheng's back before leaving.

Zhao Changsheng soon arrived at a hall. There were many seats in the hall, but the most conspicuous was the trade platform in the center.

On the way, the charming woman had already explained the trading method to Zhao Changsheng.

It was actually quite simple: every guest who came could go up to the trade platform and present items they wanted to trade or state what they were looking for.

After all the guests had finished their trades, the person in charge of the trade platform would also bring out a batch of items for auction. Most were Magical Artifacts, Materials, and some rare Medicinal Pills.

The Cultivators who came this time were basically all here for the final Medicinal Pills. After all, in the Cultivation World, these Medicinal Pills that could increase one's cultivation level were always rare and could spark extremely intense competition.

However, there weren't many Medicinal Pills this time—only two bottles. Each bottle contained ten pills, and the starting price alone was worth over a thousand Spirit Stones.

One could imagine how precious these Spirit Pills and miraculous medicines that could raise one's cultivation Realm were in the Cultivation World.

After finding a random seat and sitting down, Zhao Changsheng began to focus his gaze on the trade platform in the center of the hall.

At this moment, a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator at the thirteenth layer went up.

What he wanted was nothing other than a foundation establishment pill.

"A foundation establishment pill? Little friend, you certainly have some nerve. How could we possibly have such a Rank of Medicinal Pill? Even if we did, we wouldn't bring it here to trade. Besides, even if we had it, could you provide something we want?"

Regarding the foundation establishment pill requested by this Cultivator, an old man at the Late Stage Foundation Establishment couldn't help but speak up, mocking him slightly.

Although there was a hint of mockery, what he said was indeed true. No School would ever think they had too many foundation establishment pills, and no Cultivator would either.

After all, one more pill could potentially mean one more Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator for one's School, Sect, or Family. Who would be willing to trade it away?

Despite the old man's mockery, the thirteenth-layer Qi Refining Cultivator said nothing and silently took out an item.

The moment this item was brought out, Zhao Changsheng's expression instantly changed.

Because this item was none other than iron essence, and it was the size of a fist.

"I wonder if this item is enough?"

The Qi Refining Stage Cultivator's tone carried a sense of absolute determination, and at the same time, it seemed to be a slap in the face to the old man from earlier.

Although the old man's face couldn't be seen, it was clear that his expression definitely wouldn't be pleasant.

Because this was a material only used for refining Magic Treasures. If even a tiny bit were added to an ordinary Magical Artifact, it would immediately become a top-tier artifact. At the same time, its value was not inferior to a foundation establishment pill, and might even be slightly higher.