Chapter 280: Chapter 167: Visiting a Golden Core, Wei Qixian’s Scheme

He presented the Seal, and the attendant even offered to run to the Sect’s Warehouse for him to trade for a portion of Six Harmonies Divine Water.

It saved him a lot of trouble.

Furthermore, the attendant arranged for him to stay in a guest room within the Lingyuan Sect.

"Please rest here for the night, Elder Xiao. The Ancient Texts will be sorted out by 1:00 PM tomorrow afternoon at the latest."

"I’m not in a rush. Take care."

After seeing the young attendant off, Xiao Chen began to study his newly acquired Sword Intent Map.

Although he had no intention of switching to the *Flowing Fire Sword Technique*, he wanted to try and comprehend its Sword Intent.

And as it turned out, the map did seem to have some effect.

He had only stared at it for a moment, but he could already feel a grim, murderous aura contained within the drawing.

However, when he tried to examine it more closely, he found he couldn’t discern anything further for the time being.

’If I were to sell this, I wonder how many Spirit Stones it would be worth.’

Xiao Chen flipped it over. ’This is an Earth Level swordsmanship manual, handwritten by a Golden Core True Man. It should sell for at least eight or ten thousand Spirit Stones.’

Of course, he wouldn’t sell it unless he was desperately short on money.

If he took it out to study every now and then, he might actually be able to comprehend some Sword Intent over time.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

A sudden knock came from outside.

Hmm?

’Wait, I just got here. How could someone be visiting already?’

Xiao Chen opened the door to see a burly man with a sharp chin and high cheekbones standing outside.

He wore a brocade robe that shimmered with Spiritual Light, clearly a Top Grade Magical Artifact.

A Jade Pendant from the Jade Carving Studio hung at his waist. He carried no Flying Sword, but had a string of colorful sachets tied there instead.

He held a jug of wine and, with a beaming smile, cupped his fists in greeting. "Wei Qixian of the Yichuan Wei Family, here to pay my respects to Xiao."

"I’ve long heard that you are a young prodigy, but the rumors don’t do you justice."

"You’re much younger than I imagined, Xiao. It’s just as they say: heroes are born from the youth."

’So he really is here for me.’

’News sure travels fast.’

Xiao Chen had seen Yichuan County on a map. It was located southwest of Elemental Magnetic Peak, near the border between the Lingyuan Sect and the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, with the Black Flame Mountain Range to its east.

But he had never heard of this Yichuan Wei Family before coming to Hezhou.

"Ah, Mr. Wei. Please, come in."

Xiao Chen stepped aside, welcoming him into the room.

After they sat down around a small tea table, he asked, "So, Mr. Wei, what brings you here today?"

Wei Qixian didn’t rush to answer. Instead, he first placed the wine jug on the table.

Then he took out two Jade Cups. "It’s nothing important, really."

"You may not know this, Xiao, but I, Wei Qixian, hold the deepest admiration for fellow Daoists who slay demons and protect the common folk."

"Today, I happened upon some fine wine, and I was also fortunate enough to hear of your renowned feat of slaying a demon with your Flying Sword."

"I simply couldn’t contain my admiration, so I came to pay my respects."

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’Hmm? Is that really his reason?’

Xiao Chen was skeptical.

But Wei Qixian had already poured him a cup. "Xiao, this Spirit Wine may not be some rare treasure, but it’s brewed with Yichuan Red Dates, a specialty of Yichuan County."

"I even had it specially aged under Elemental Magnetic Peak for twenty years."

"It’s a local specialty that you can’t get anywhere else. It has some wonderful properties, as you’ll see once you taste it."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen picked up the Wine Glass without a moment’s hesitation and drained it in one gulp.

"Xiao, don’t!"

Wei Qixian had intended to build a little suspense, but he never expected the man before him to be so decisive.

Watching the clean, swift motion, he couldn’t help but exclaim internally.

’This is our first time meeting, yet Xiao Chen isn’t the least bit wary that the wine might be drugged. He’s so... naive.’

However, Yichuan Red was a secret concoction for Body Forging that needed to be sipped slowly.

Downing a whole cup at once would likely cause his Qi Blood to surge and his face to turn beet red. He was afraid it would cause Xiao Chen to make a fool of himself.

’If that happens, how are we supposed to discuss what comes next?’

Meanwhile, as Xiao Chen swallowed the Spirit Wine, he instantly felt a mellow stream of Spiritual Power sink into his abdomen.

It then surged up into his chest, causing his blood to race and his heart to pound.

A moment later, the wine’s kick subsided, and waves of Spiritual Power dissolved into his flesh and blood, slightly strengthening his Qi Blood.

The effect was surprisingly potent; it could almost be considered a Spirit Medicine for nourishing one’s Qi Blood.

After all, Xiao Chen’s Body Refining Cultivation was comparable to that of a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

His Qi Blood was already far stronger than that of an ordinary Magic Cultivator, so nourishing tonics that worked wonders for them were almost useless to him.

Yet this single cup of wine had actually managed to enhance his Qi Blood.

This was clearly no ordinary Spirit Wine; it had to be astonishingly valuable. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

’For him to be willing to part with such expensive wine, he must be after something.’

Wei Qixian hesitated for a moment before asking with concern, "Xiao, this wine is quite potent. Are you alright?"

But Xiao Chen had already assimilated the wine’s potency. He waved a hand. "I’m fine. In fact, I feel quite comfortable."

"Mr. Wei, your Spirit Wine is truly effective. A fine vintage indeed."

Seeing Xiao Chen’s complexion remain unchanged and hearing his steady tone,

Wei Qixian couldn’t help but feel a surge of shock. As its brewer, he knew better than anyone just how potent Yichuan Red was.

Even he, who regularly enjoyed half a cup, could only savor it in small sips and never dared drink too much.

Yet Xiao Chen had downed so much at once and acted as if nothing had happened.