97: Chapter 97 This kid is terrifyingly powerful!

Su Dashan watched the machine spit out an Exploding Flame Talisman every quarter of an hour, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

"It's... it's actually true..."

Although he was reluctant to believe it, his nephew had finally come for him.

First, Su Daqiang's spiritual field was renovated by Su Mo with a set of [Automatic Planting, Irrigation, Fertilization, and Pest Control System], doubling the yield per mu and requiring no human care.

Then it was his turn; his decades of research in the Dao of Talismans were also crushed by this black iron block... "Big Brother, why aren't you happy?"

"When Xiao Mo makes a few more machines, won't we get rich? Xiao Xing might even come back."

Su Datie clapped Su Dashan's shoulder boisterously.

Hearing the words "Xiao Xing," a nostalgic look appeared in Su Dashan's eyes.

"You're right..."

Su Dashan let out a long sigh.

"Big Brother, if you ask me, you don't have much talent in Talismans. You might as well refine artifacts with me."

"With you? Refine artifacts?"

If Su Mo were to create another automatic Artifact Refining System, what use would your shoddy skills be?

Su Daqiang looked at Su Datie with pity, giving a wry smile:

"I'll just continue researching Formations."

...A few days later.

A group of five flew on swords, heading to Tianyuan Market.

Tianyuan Market is a Cultivator market under the Tianyuan Merchant Guild, located at the junction of the three sects. It has Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Tianyuan Merchant Guild guarding it, making it the safest trading place within a thousand li radius.

Their trip was to sell their excess spirit rice and exchange it for living resources and Cultivation resources.

"Moer," Su Daqiang called out to Su Mo, who was flying on a light sword beside him, "When we reach Tianyuan Market later, make sure not to stray too far from your uncle, third uncle, and us. Be careful not to be abducted by human traffickers!"

Although Su Mo was only ten years old now, he had already grown into a handsome youth with red lips and white teeth, instantly inspiring affection in anyone who saw him.

Even if he didn't conceal the aura within him, no one could discern his cultivation, as if he belonged to a different System than those who absorbed Spiritual Qi to Cultivate.

Everyone could only guess his cultivation from Su Mo's actions, yet Su Mo could instantly see the Spiritual Qi particle content within their bodies to judge their cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Su Mo nodded, his mind, however, churning with thoughts.

With Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation, at least a Golden Core Stage human trafficker should come for him!

But, are there Golden Core Stage human traffickers?

After several hours of continuous sword flight, they finally landed at the entrance of Tianyuan Market.

'Slow! Still too slow!'

Su Mo had been considering their speed, so he was hesitant and couldn't fully exert himself while traveling.

'I'll buy more spiritual materials later and get a mount first!'

'I also need to buy some Formation books, Alchemy books, and I need to get a Pill Furnace, as well as Body Refining Cultivation Techniques...'

Cultivating without Body Refining, Su Mo truly felt insecure.

As soon as they arrived at the market entrance, Bai Xiaohua tightly held Su Mo's small hand, afraid that Su Mo, being new, would get lost.

"Mother, I'll go with Big Uncle and the others..."

Su Dashan was going to the central Tianyuan Merchant Guild, while Su Daqiang and the others were going to a shop on the other side that purchased spirit rice.

Su Mo's trip was not only to buy things but also to get rid of the trash in his hands.

"Big Brother, I'll trouble you to look after Moer."

Before Su Dashan could reply, Su Datie immediately scooped Su Mo into his arms.

"Second Brother, don't worry. I'll just hold him in my arms and not let him touch the ground. How can he run away? Hahaha..."

"You... never mind..."

Su Daqiang helplessly rubbed his forehead; he knew his third brother's disposition all too well.

After the two walked away, Su Mo's arms trembled slightly, and he broke free from Su Datie's embrace.

Because of Cultivation, Su Datie didn't have any peculiar smell on him, but his two rosy, hairy nipples were too dazzling.

Along the wide roads, there were mostly stalls of Loose Cultivators, displaying various strange and peculiar items.

Su Mo's eyes flickered with light, and he suddenly squatted in front of the first gray-robed old man's stall:

"Elder, how much is this damaged Cultivation Technique?"

This stall was full of damaged Cultivation Techniques, damaged Jade Slips, and damaged beast skins with writing on them. Some were missing a corner, some were even missing more than half, but they all looked very ancient.

The damaged Cultivation Technique Su Mo pointed to seemed to have been split in half vertically, with two characters, "Immortal," vaguely visible on the cover.

The old man lazily raised his eyes:

"Fifty High-Grade Spirit Stones."

Before Su Mo could speak, Su Datie was already pointing at his nose and scolding:

"No, old man, have you gone mad with poverty?! How dare you ask for fifty High-Grade Spirit Stones for this broken book?!"

Fifty High-Grade Spirit Stones, if converted to Low-Grade Spirit Stones, would be fifty thousand. Su Datie had never seen so many Spirit Stones in his life.

"Buy it or don't!"

"You damn!"

Su Mo stopped Su Datie, who was about to rush out, and said indifferently:

"Five Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

The old man sneered:

"Deal!"

"Huh?!"

Both Su Mo and Su Datie were stunned.

"Damn! I gave too much!"

At this moment, the old man's face was full of smiles, completely devoid of his previous cold demeanor:

"Young friend is straightforward! Let's exchange money for goods."

He neatly wrapped the damaged book and was about to hand it to Su Mo.

"Wait! Five Spirit Stones are fine, but you have to add that Jade Slip."

Su Mo pointed to the corner-missing Jade Slip among a pile of Jade Slips. His vision penetrated the outer shell, seeing that it contained a damaged high-grade recording Formation, unlike the other fakes.

Anything recorded with a high-grade recording Formation would certainly not be simple. If repaired, its value would far exceed five Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Hearing this, the old man smiled mysteriously.

"Young friend, your true purpose is that Jade Slip, isn't it?"

"I've seen this trick many times: first pick something worthless, then suddenly switch to the item you truly want..."

Su Mo's expression was calm, but he cursed inwardly:

Truly worthy of being an old ginger, indeed spicy enough!

"Hurry up! Just say whether you're selling or not!"

Su Datie interrupted impatiently.

The old man narrowed his eyes and stroked his beard:

"Sell! Of course, I'll sell! But..."

"You have to add money!"

"I won't ask for much, how about twenty Low-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"Five Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"Deal!"

"You damn!"

Su Mo also couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. He thought the old man would bargain, but he agreed so readily.

"Elder, why don't you just hang a sign in front of your stall that says 'Five Spirit Shop'?"

Su Mo took out five Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch, picked up the Jade Slip, and turned to leave.

"Young friend, you haven't paid for this book yet!"

The old man waved the wrapped damaged book in his hand.

"I bought the Jade Slip, why would I pay for the book?"

Su Mo didn't look back.

"Interesting..."

The old man stroked his beard, a hint of unknown meaning flashing in his smiling eyes... "Xiao Mo, what's the use of buying this broken Jade Slip? If a corner is broken, none of the recorded content can be read..."

Su Dashan slowly spoke.

"I can repair it."

Su Mo's indifferent words made him freeze.

"Is the Comprehension Ability of the Great Sun Sacred Body so terrifying? Otherwise, I would have thought you were a Reincarnation of a great power..."

Su Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Su Dashan with some surprise.

This child's intuition is terrifying!