Chapter 489: Chapter 259: Celestial Spirit Sword Body

Bibo Island.

Setting foot once again on one of the three major black markets of the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.

Back when he was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he was extremely cautious. Now as a Core Formation Cultivator, he felt much more confident.

"But it’s better to change my identity, so that Mr. Lei doesn’t recognize me."

Beneath Lin Chang’an’s calm smile, he once again set his sights on Fatty Lei’s shop.

After all, of all the places in this market, he was most familiar with Fatty Lei’s shop, and even though the man only had a Fake Pill Cultivation, his connections were extensive.

This time, Lin Chang’an disguised himself as a thin, haggard Core Formation Cultivator, exuding a sense of malice that clearly warned others not to provoke him.

"Pl... please come in, Senior."

Upon entering the market, Lin Chang’an’s unmasked aura turned the guard’s face pale with fear, making him tremble when he spoke.

Yet, Lin Chang’an’s expression remained indifferent. He didn’t even glance at them, striding inside, leaving several cultivators behind him relieved.

The black market was as bustling as ever. After all, there were too many transactions that couldn’t be exposed to the light, and too many troublemaking cultivators had to hide here.

This resulted in both the market’s bustling nature and its sinfulness.

Rumor had it that deeper in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, there was an even more prosperous black market, one where Nascent Soul Cultivators held sway.

But Lin Chang’an had no intention of thinking about that; it was too far and the journey too perilous.

Inside the shop.

Fatty Lei had just returned from the last auction at the Five Dragons Island Market, wearing a big smile and savoring his spirit tea with delight.

Three months ago, at the last auction on Five Dragons Island, he was fortunate enough to acquire a needed spiritual object.

Suddenly sensing the aura of a cultivator of the same rank, Fatty Lei couldn’t help but step out, forcing a smile onto his face.

"Oh, this fellow Daoist seems unfamiliar. Is this your first visit?"

Inside the shop, Lin Chang’an gazed coldly at Fatty Lei and spoke in a chilly tone:

"I’ve heard from a friend that you have many treasures here, and even Tier Three Demon Beasts appear frequently."

"Haha, it’s all thanks to the kindness of fellow Daoists. They’re just temporarily borrowing my place to sell them. I don’t have that level of capability."

With a humble smile on his face, Fatty Lei spoke modestly, but his small eyes revealed a rare trace of pride.

He wasn’t boasting; when it came to connections and high-level items on Bibo Island, no one would dare claim second place.

Of course, Lin Chang’an also knew that Fatty Lei was right about one thing: his business thrived on connections.

The various high-level goods earned him a margin of profit.

But Lin Chang’an would never underestimate such a person. Back when he opened a black market in Celestial Profound City, he clearly understood how enticing those profits could be.

"Please, Daoist."

Upon realizing that Lin Chang’an was a Core Formation Cultivator, Fatty Lei eagerly invited him into the rear hall with a beaming smile.

Spirit tea and spirit fruits were brought out, and his plump body sat on a massive wooden chair as he began probing.

Lin Chang’an, not hiding anything, responded calmly:

"Daoist, I need a Tier Three Middle Grade Water Attribute Demon Pill."

"A Tier Three Middle Grade Water Attribute Demon Pill!" Fatty Lei gasped, shock washing over him as he gazed at Lin Chang’an.

For his small shop, a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill was undoubtedly high-level, even top-level merchandise.

He hadn’t expected such a major client to arrive today.

Yet, Lin Chang’an remained calm, gently waving his hand, causing a flash of water attribute spiritual energy.

Immediately, Fatty Lei seemed to sense something, narrowing his eyes.

Possessing the light of a treasure, this was clearly the presence of a magical treasure.

"I have a water attribute magical treasure that needs a Tier Three Water Attribute Demon Pill for repairs."

With Lin Chang’an’s calm tone, he revealed just a glimpse of his water spirit pearl treasure, preventing any clear assessment of its grade.

However, the dim spiritual light made its attributes and evident damage clear to Fatty Lei.

Using a demon pill of the same attribute to repair a magical treasure was a common practice in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

"I see," Fatty Lei replied, revealing a look of realization, secretly amazed at this Daoist’s hidden depths.

A Core Formation Early Stage Cultivator rarely had a magical treasure.

But observing the person before him, with his dense aura of malice and faint hint of sword intent, he must be a Sword Cultivator.

Yet, at the Core Formation Early Stage, having both offensive and defensive magical treasures was unheard of among ordinary Core Formation Cultivators.

Thinking of this, Fatty Lei dared not offend him, lowering his posture with a smile:

"Daoist, I don’t have a Tier Three Water Attribute Middle Grade Demon Pill here..."

But before Fatty Lei could finish, Lin Chang’an was already preparing to leave.

Fatty Lei hurriedly called out: "Oh, Daoist, don’t be in such a rush. I might not have it, but that doesn’t mean others don’t."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an sat down again, gazing calmly at him.

"Mr. Lei, although this market has a good reputation, the allure of profit is powerful. If you make me wait a few days, then forget it."

Lin Chang’an wasn’t being overly cautious; this was simply human nature.

Reputation is built on the absence of overwhelmingly enticing profit.

A Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Pill was enough to tempt an ordinary Core Formation Cultivator.

Instead of being annoyed, Fatty Lei expanded his white folding fan with a cheerful smile, squinting as he said:

"Rest assured, Daoist, I’m well aware of these rules. Three years ago, several Daoists on the island joined forces to hunt a Tier Three Mid-stage Demon Beast. This is no secret; many people know."