"Immortal Master, this sword is forged with Flame Stone. Ordinary spiritual power defenses are as good as nothing before this sword."

Shopkeeper Liu introduced to Jiang Feng.

He then pushed the wooden box in front of Jiang Feng.

Since he’d asked the shopkeeper to bring out the treasure, if Jiang Feng didn’t try it now, it would be rather inappropriate. So, before all the gathered onlookers, Jiang Feng took out the small sword and held it in his hand. The instant he poured spiritual power into it, a crimson light burst forth from the blade, like a heated iron, radiating a scorching sharpness in all directions.

The Innate Cultivators immediately stepped back.

Those who were still half a step away from breaking through couldn’t help but circulate spiritual power to resist it.

For someone like Jiang Feng to face such scorching sharpness as if no one else existed—only those two aged cultivators from the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Hall could do the same.

But even they moved slightly backward.

When they looked at Jiang Feng, their eyes were filled with a deep wariness.

"First-Layer Qi Condensation, Your Highness must be sure to win him over."

Standing outside the crowd, the Snowy Owl was stunned. Seeing Jiang Feng easily activate a mid-grade magical artifact with a casual strand of spiritual power, his face was filled with shock and envy.

The Second Prince stood nearby. That searing red glow caused the surging qi blood within his body to involuntarily subside.

He felt that if the other party wished to kill him, a single casual strike with that sword could easily take his life.

"Immortal Master, this sword is named Red Dust, signifying the meaning of severing all attachments."

Shopkeeper Liu introduced.

"Red Dust, not bad."

Jiang Feng nodded.

After probing and sensing for a while, he discovered that to refine this Red Dust Sword would take two or three days.

"If Immortal Master is interested, our shop can sell this sword to you at half the price."

Shopkeeper Liu said.

"No need to lower the price. My Li Family is willing to purchase it at full price and present it to the Immortal Master, to welcome you on behalf of the Li Family."

The Second Prince squeezed into the crowd, stepping up to the shop and announced.

"Wow!"

The crowd erupted in exclamation.

A mid-grade magical artifact was by no means an insignificant sum. In the eyes of many cultivators, it was a treasure beyond value, yet the Li Family just gave it away.

But thinking of Jiang Feng’s strength, everyone could only look on with envy.

"I was inconsiderate earlier. My apologies, Immortal Master. Please allow me to offer you this small gift as a token of my apology."

The Second Prince bowed deeply toward Jiang Feng.

His attitude was sincere, his face full of yearning. He no longer appeared as a prince, but more like a young master of a common family, showing the utmost respect that one would grant to a cultivator.

The two aged cultivators from the Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Hall shared a glance but said nothing. Both were well aware of the Second Prince’s ambition to become the next king. If he succeeded in winning over Jiang Feng, his chances would increase by several degrees.

"This sword is not suitable for me."

Jiang Feng placed the Red Dust Sword back in the wooden box and, before everyone’s eyes, walked out of the marketplace, not giving the Second Prince the slightest favor.

"We respectfully see the Immortal Master off."

The Second Prince was taken aback, but promptly bowed and saw Jiang Feng off from behind, his face showing not the slightest displeasure.

A hint of a smile flashed in Jiang Feng’s eyes.

He felt that his gamble had paid off. Mortal and immortal are worlds apart; even if the other party was the Second Prince, so what? If he were easily bought, outsiders would look down on him, and the prince would become increasingly unrestrained.

He didn’t need to provoke the Second Prince, but he absolutely couldn’t let himself be so easily drawn to his side. Keeping his distance would not only leave the prince desiring more, but also let him observe the prince’s methods step by step.

In any case, now that he knew the location of the Cultivation Marketplace, Jiang Feng could use this place to understand the Cultivation Realm. Moreover, after today’s reveal, he believed he would soon gather many companions around him.

So that in the days of cultivation ahead, he wouldn’t be groping in the dark alone.

Of course, when it’s time to stay low, he must remain cautious. Ideally, blend in and then quickly become invisible once more.

"Immortal Master, where are you heading?"

The tall, skinny man escorted Jiang Feng out of the Cultivation Marketplace.

Having witnessed Jiang Feng in the marketplace, to the point that even the Second Prince was willing to purchase a mid-grade magical artifact for him just to win him over, the man’s respect for Jiang Feng had reached an unprecedented level.

"I have just arrived here and need to find a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land to cultivate. Do you know of any good cultivation spots nearby?"

Jiang Feng asked.

"I happen to know a few. To be honest, the best cultivation spot is in the Imperial City Inner Courtyard, but it seems you do not care to deal with the Royal Family. Therefore, if you want a place to cultivate, you can go to the Purple Bamboo Forest near the East City Gate. Several Immortal Masters are cultivating there, and if you need spirit herbs and elixirs, there are people lined up to find them for you."

The tall, skinny man replied with a smile. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"I only need a small courtyard. Go find one for me. From now on, whatever I need I’ll entrust entirely to you. Are you willing?"

Jiang Feng asked.

"Willing, willing! I, humble one, would give my all, ready to serve you unto death, Immortal Master!"

The tall, skinny man immediately knelt and kowtowed.

His joy was beyond measure.

He had finally found a true backer in the marketplace, and not just any, but a genuine cultivator. As long as he served faithfully, even a hint of guidance from Jiang Feng in the future, and he would have no fear of not breaking through to Innate.

"Good. I will not treat anyone unfairly. Go handle this matter well. I’ll be waiting for you at the East City Gate."

Jiang Feng said with profound meaning.

"Yes, humble one’s surname is Lin, given name Cai; Immortal Master may call me Wang Cai, it’s more auspicious."

The tall, skinny man said excitedly.

"What’s wrong with the name Lin Cai? No need to change your name. From now on, I’ll call you Ah Cai. Go on, Ah Cai, get busy!"

Jiang Feng said with a smile.

"Yes, please wait a moment."

Lin Cai’s eyes were brimming with tears as he displayed his body technique and ran toward the East City Gate.

After he departed, Jiang Feng disappeared from Laojun Mountain at an even faster speed.

An hour later, Jiang Feng resumed the identity of Old Qin and returned to the Shuitang Alley. He checked the changes in his Fortune Point.