10: Chapter 10 My Swordsmanship is Unparalleled

Chu Chen swaggered into Kuidou City. There was nothing that spirit stones couldn't solve; if there was, it was simply because not enough spirit stones had been given.

As he walked along, Chu Chen encountered several Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators, though they were all at the first level of Spirit Condensation.

Kuidou City and White Jade City were originally of the same rank, both falling under the jurisdiction of the Tianxuan Sect.

However, it was somewhat special. Legend had it that a great demon was sealed beneath Kuidou City. Since it was under Tianxuan Sect's control, the number of their cultivators stationed here was several times higher than in other major cities.

Not only that, but other sects also had cultivators stationed here.

Whether or not there truly was a great demon beneath Kuidou City was impossible to verify; after all, it was a rumor from a thousand years ago.

While walking, a waiter suddenly blocked Chu Chen's path and smiled. "Guest, do you need a place to stay? Our place is much cheaper than other inns, only five spirit stones."

Chu Chen replied, "Isn't that a bit expensive? I remember it only costing one spirit stone!"

The waiter looked surprised. "Guest, don't you know? The Five Sects Discourse is only a month away. Other inns have raised their prices to ten spirit stones; five spirit stones at our place is already a great deal."

"Moreover, in three days, it's the annual Kuidou City Auction. I heard an Earth-Grade Cultivation Method will appear. Many big shots are here specifically for that Earth-rank technique."

Chu Chen knew about the Five Sects Discourse, but he had never participated in it.

"Lead the way!" Chu Chen said to the waiter.

"Right away! Guest, please come this way."

Five spirit stones were truly a pittance to the current Chu Chen. After slaughtering the entirety of White Jade City, all the treasures had been thoroughly looted.

He now had a full four thousand spirit stones in his bag, enough for him to squander for a while.

Soon, the waiter brought Chu Chen to a dilapidated inn.

Chu Chen didn't mind. He took out one hundred and fifty spirit stones and gave them to the waiter, intending to book the room for a month first.

Seeing Chu Chen's generosity, the waiter beamed and said, "Enjoy your stay, Guest. If you need anything, just let me know."

"Bring me one of every good dish you have, and remember, the wine must be the best in your shop."

"Certainly! Please have a seat, Guest. Our best wine is brewed from high-quality spirit rice; I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Though the inn was run-down, there were many customers. Chu Chen could tell from their clothing that they were sect disciples, likely here for the Five Sects Discourse.

Chu Chen drank the high-quality spirit rice wine while listening to these sect members discuss recent events.

"Senior Brother, do you think the person who slaughtered White Jade City was really that Chu Chen? Rumor has it his cultivation was destroyed. How could he possibly slaughter the entire city?"

"I don't know, but I heard from Master that it was indeed Chu Chen's doing. Junior Sister, you have no idea—this Chu Chen is incredibly cruel. White Jade City is filled with bones; not a single soul was left alive."

"Ah...! Senior Brother, don't scare me. Do you think that great demonic cultivator Chu Chen might show up in Kuidou City?"

"Don't worry, Junior Sister. Kuidou City is guarded by experts from various sects. If Chu Chen actually dares to come, he'll likely meet his end here."

"Besides, I will protect you."

The young girl leaned her head into the man's chest and said shyly, "Senior Brother is so good to me. I'll reward you tonight."

"Hey, friend, why are you drinking alone here?"

A slovenly man with a giant sword on his back suddenly sat down in front of Chu Chen and started drinking the wine on the table as if he owned it.

"Friend, let me tell you, drinking alone is very boring. Since we're so destined to meet, I'll have a few drinks with you."

As he spoke, the man picked up the wine jar and took a massive gulp.

"Refreshing! I haven't had such a satisfying drink in a long time."

Chu Chen found the man in front of him quite interesting. Most importantly, he actually couldn't detect the man's cultivation level.

Either the man was an ordinary person, or his cultivation was higher than Chu Chen's, making it impossible to probe.

Chu Chen leaned toward the latter. Regardless, it was just a few bottles of spirit wine; it wasn't a significant loss.

"There's plenty of wine, drink slowly," Chu Chen said to the man.

At the mention of wine, the man's eyes lit up, and he began chatting with Chu Chen as if they were old friends.

"By the way, friend, why are you wearing a mask? Could it be you have enemies? I won't drink your wine for nothing. If that person is in Kuidou City, I, Jian Wushuang, can help you deal with them."

*Burp~* The man let out a wine-filled burp.

"Jian Wushuang? That's a decent name," Chu Chen replied.

"Of course. My Sword Dao is peerless. It's precisely because my Sword Dao is too invincible that I named myself Jian Wushuang. I think the name suits me perfectly."

"By the way, friend, I still don't know your name!"

Chu Chen chuckled softly. "Knowing my name might scare you. Are you sure you want to hear it?"

Jian Wushuang dismissed this nonchalantly. "I must have guessed right. You definitely have enemies, which is why you're wearing a mask and won't even say your name."

"Chu Chen."

The moment he heard the name, Jian Wushuang seemed to perk up, his previous drunkenness vanishing as he stared intently at Chu Chen.

Then he said with a grin, "So it's Brother Chu. Don't worry, since you treated me to wine, I consider you a brother. If anyone dares to bully you in the future, I, Jian Wushuang, will definitely stand up for you. I've got your back."

Having said that, Jian Wushuang took a jar of spirit wine and staggered out of the inn.

Over the next three days, Chu Chen nurtured Li Wei within the ten thousand soul banner into a new Soul Gu.

Aside from Xiao Hei, all the living souls were fed to Li Wei. After devouring all the souls from White Jade City, Li Wei had broken through from the fourth level of Spirit Condensation to the Ninth Level of Spirit Condensation.

Since breaking through to the Spirit Condensation Realm, as long as they were within a thousand-meter range, Xiao Hei and Li Wei would autonomously carry out Chu Chen's orders.

Once they exceeded a thousand meters, these living souls would slip out of control and attack others indiscriminately.

Xuanhuang Chamber of Commerce!

Today was the important day of the Kuidou City Xuanhuang Chamber of Commerce auction.

People were streaming into the Xuanhuang Chamber of Commerce in an endless flow.

"Show your Xuanhuang Chamber of Commerce invitation, or entry to the auction is prohibited."

Chu Chen said calmly, "I'm here to put a few treasures up for auction."

The guard who had blocked Chu Chen heard this and said, "Please follow me."

Under the guard's lead, he came before a middle-aged man of extraordinary bearing.

"Manager, he is here to auction treasures."

The middle-aged man nodded, and the guard withdrew.

"Young friend, I am the manager here in charge of this auction. What items do you need to put up for auction?"

Chu Chen handed him a jade bottle and then brought out all the treasures he had looted from White Jade City.