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While the cultivators were being besieged by zombies, Lin Xuan had already left the valley safely.
This area was also under Spirit Pill Mountain’s control. Lin Xuan has been here many times and was naturally familiar with the terrain in the valley. Coupled with the Hidden Spirit Pill that hid his Spiritual Power and the Ghostly Fog that wrapped his aura of the living, Lin Xuan did not attract the attention of the zombies.
Looking at the valley behind him, Lin Xuan’s mouth showed a sneer, and then with a bright light, he flew to the sky.
The fog was only in the valley, so there was no flight restriction outside of it.
Most of the cultivators who followed him would probably be buried here, but Lin Xuan didn’t have to worry about it.
He didn’t make a move personally.
Even if the major forces pursued it later, they could only blame it on the zombies.
Who made them so arrogant, otherwise he would not have killed them with a borrowed sword!
Two hours later, Lin Xuan converged the bright light on his body and landed down slowly.
A huge market square revealed itself in front of him.
There were several medium-sized sects around the vicinity, and this city was jointly opened by them.
Due to its location, the cultivators who come to Spirit Pill Mountain would often rest here, so although the scale of the market was not large, it was very prosperous.
Various cultivation materials could be found, especially Spirit Herbs, which were needed for alchemy. Although it couldn’t be said that they have everything, the variety was diverse enough.
There was no one trailing behind him, so Lin Xuan took out a Hidden Spirit Pill, and then used the Demonic Disguise Technique…
He turned into a thin, dark-haired man of about 30 years old, with simple facial features, making it where no one would notice him if he was thrown into the crowd.
Although those few poisonous herbs that he wanted to buy are not noticeable, there was now a mixture of dragons and snakes loitering around the Spirit Pill Mountain. So being extra cautious was not wrong!
He then changed his clothes again and ventured boldly into the city market.
Speaking of which, the layout of city markets in the Cultivation World were all similar to each other.
Generally speaking, they were divided into several areas.
Selling books in the eastern side, including some Low-grade Cultivation Methods, Alchemy, Tool Manufacturing, and other miscellaneous studies. But there were only a few precious things, and those Top-grade techniques are monopolized by the major Sects and would not be easily spread.
That was why Rogue Cultivators were less powerful.
They wouldn’t have a good Cultivation Method. Someone once thought about capturing a sect disciple alive and forcing him to spit out his Magic Arts, but that person decided that he’d rather die than leak it. For no other reason, if he leaked the Magic Arts, his soul would be refined while he was still alive!
That was one of the most brutal criminal punishments of the Cultivation World, making one wish that he or she was dead but not being able to!
The end of that Rogue Cultivator was also tragic. He was jointly pursued by the major factions. After being caught, his soul was drawn out and refined. This matter violated the taboos of the Big Sects and was not allowed whether by the Righteous or Demonic Paths. They also jointly issued a statement, that the next time someone dared to do this, regardless of which Cultivation Method they stole, they would be the enemy of all the sects of the Righteous and Demonic.
Their intentions were simple. This terrible precedent must not be allowed to spread!
Therefore, it was impossible for the top-level Cultivation Methods of the sects to be circulated, and the market only sold some entry-level stuff.
On the west side of the city, various materials for Tool manufacturing were sold.
Of course, they were mainly for refining Spirit Tools. Occasionally, precious magical materials such as the Mystic Black Iron will be sold, but they are all expensive, and would soon be scraped away by the major sects.
The southern area sold a variety of Spirit Herbs, and in the west, talismans were sold.
Four directions. It was clearly defined, but the best location, which was the center of the city, was reserved for some large shops with deep backgrounds. Some were opened by sects, and others by clans. These shops have one common feature, they have an extremely large space and sell a wide variety of items. Which included all aspects of Cultivation.
Lin Xuan looked at the market in front of him. After a slight hesitation, he went to the southern area. Although the shops in the central location are better, Lin Xuan wanted to keep a low profile. The poisonous herbs that he sought were not rare things. These small shops should have them.
Although it was only a small corner of the city, it also had several streets.
Looking at the stores with signboards in front of him, Lin Xuan smiled slightly. I really seemed like he was in the secular world.
He didn’t take his time choosing, and just picked one and went in.
“Senior, what do you need?”
The shopkeeper was a chubby middle-aged man, with two little mustaches, Lin Xuan swept him over with his Spiritual Sense. Only at the Spirit Condensation Stage Fifth Layer, no wonder he was so respectful to him.
“Well, do you have any hundred-year centipedes here?”
“Hundred-year centipede, yes, of course.” The shopkeeper blanked out for a moment, and then quickly replied with a face full of joy.
“What about the root of a whisker tree?”
“We also have those.”
Lin Xuan reported the names of several medicinal materials. The other party nodded repeatedly. Lin Xuan couldn’t help but reveal a smile on his face. He threw a Jade slip into his hand and according to the records inside, he asked him to give half a catty of each.
“Yes, yes, senior, wait a moment.” The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, in fear of offending the Great Expert of the Foundation Establishment Stage, “Little Er, quickly bring the senior to the side hall and serve him tea.”
He then turned my head again, “I’ll prepare them immediately and bring them to you.”
Lin Xuan stayed silent, but seeing Little Er lead the way, he stood up and was about to move when suddenly a loud noise fell into his ears.
“Go away, why have you come here again?”
“Immortal Master, please, I’ll exchange this Jade slip for the Light Spirit Herb, you will definitely not suffer a loss.” A voice begged bitterly.
“I told you to piss off, you’re not welcome here.” The guy in the store was unmoved and his expression stern.
The shopkeeper who was about to enter the storeroom and grab the materials also walked over, “Wu Li, I’ve told you multiple times not to come back here. How can your garbage Jade Slip be used to exchange for the Light Spirit Herb? And how many times have you come here to make a scene? If it weren’t for my friendship with your father, I would have…”
Unlike when he was talking with Lin Xuan, the shopkeeper looked very fierce at this moment and remained unmoved to the young man’s pleading.
Translated by: James1kd2
Edited by: UnderTheMoon