Fifteen thousand lower-grade spirit stones is no small amount.

Even a late-stage Qi cultivation practitioner might not have such wealth.

If someone finds out who has this sum of spirit stones, and yet their cultivation level is merely ’Qi refining fourth layer,’ even a Foundation Establishment true cultivator powerhouse would not mind killing to seize it.

A child carrying gold through a busy market, guilty even if not at fault.

No one could resist the temptation.

Even Zhou Changwang is aware of his current strength and does not consider himself weaker than most late-stage Qi cultivators, yet he still invited Shen Xinyue over to be on the safe side.

"Rest assured.

I, Luoxia Fairy, have been in Fengming Dock Marketplace for twenty years, and reputation comes first.

If Fellow Daoist is uncertain, then please have Fellow Daoist Shen accompany you."

Seeing this, Luoxia Fairy had to nod and lead the way, walking forward.

"Isn’t the transaction location here?"

Zhou Changwang asked cautiously.

"The manual ’Pure Yang Five Elements Technique’ was indeed delivered to the marketplace, but it was escorted by my senior sister, so naturally, it is in her hands."

Luoxia Fairy said, leading Zhou Changwang and Shen Xinyue forward.

Fortunately, they remained within the marketplace and did not head towards any remote location.

Soon, they stopped at a courtyard on a street in the south district.

Luoxia Fairy knocked on the door.

After a moment, the door opened, and a female cultivator dressed in a black dharma robe, whose face was obscured by black gauze, appeared before them.

"Senior Sister, this is the person I mentioned before, who wants to trade for the cultivation technique."

Luoxia Fairy, upon seeing the woman in black, slightly bowed and spoke.

"Come in."

The woman in black cast a glance at Zhou Changwang and Shen Xinyue, resting her gaze on Shen Xinyue for a bit longer before speaking.

"There’s no need to go inside.

If we are to trade, we can do it outside.

Or at Immortal Tower, I will set up a table and invite the two Fairies to honor us, how about it?"

At this point, Shen Xinyue stepped forward and said.

Entering someone else’s courtyard?

There’s no need.

Who knows if someone is lying in ambush inside?

A transaction is merely exchanging money and goods, and it can be concluded naturally. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

No need to take any risks.

In fact, even if Shen Xinyue didn’t suggest it, he wouldn’t have entered.

The cultivation realm is fraught with danger.

It’s not certain that the marketplace will always be safe; even his own courtyard faces the risk of being invaded by Insect King Xue Tong, shouting to kill, let alone a stranger’s residence.

He cherishes his life.

"You..."

Luoxia Fairy’s expression changed, she angrily said, "Do you know who my senior sister is? Would she be tempted by merely these spirit stones?"

"Better safe than sorry."

Shen Xinyue softly said, her face calm.

Zhou Changwang couldn’t help but glance at her, secretly appreciating that inviting her this time was indeed the right choice.

If he had said this, of course it would be effective, but not as impactful as when Shen Xinyue says it.

Nothing more than strength.

Shen Xinyue’s eighth-layer Qi cultivation strength makes her words carry more weight.

"Fine, let’s go to Immortal Tower.

It was my oversight; private residences are not ideal places for transactions."

The woman in black smiled at this, saying, "By the way, I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Chen Xiao’Er, I have heard of Phoenix Twin Swords’ Fairy Shen."

As she spoke, to show respect, she removed the gauze from her face, revealing her fair and beautiful face.

"I’m just an ordinary female cultivator without any renowned titles."

Shen Xinyue shook her head and said.

Thus, the group went straight to Immortal Tower.

After casually ordering a few dishes, they chose a private room and sat down together.

Soon, three to five exquisite dishes were served.

However, no one present focused on the dishes.

Zhou Changwang spoke first, "I wonder if the cultivation technique I asked for, has this Fairy brought it?"

"Naturally."

Chen Xiao’Er nodded slightly, and at this time did not hide anything, flipping her hand to reveal a jade scroll.

This jade scroll was slightly larger than ordinary ones, entirely green, faintly emitting a trace of spiritual light.

"On the jade scroll, there is a restriction; you can examine a small segment to verify its authenticity. After the transaction is completed, I will help you remove the restriction.

Remember, after removing the restriction, we will give you three hours here to verify the authenticity of the follow-up cultivation technique.

After three hours, unless you can prove the technique is wrong, the transaction will be completed, and any future issues will not be on us."

Chen Xiao’Er casually placed the cultivation technique on the table, pushed it forward, and said seriously.

Zhou Changwang glanced at Shen Xinyue, seeing her nod, only then did he pick up the jade scroll.

With a slight movement of his heart spirit, the content inside imprinted itself on his sight.

"’Five Elements Pure Yang Technique’ was created by Five Elements Daoist, observing the pure Yang Qi of heaven and earth, combining his own understanding of the five elements to create this top-tier five elements technique.

Its process starts from the Dantian, passing through..."

After a while, Zhou Changwang moved the jade scroll away, nodding to Shen Xinyue, "The small segment of the technique I saw is quite sophisticated, but I can’t determine its authenticity."

Then he handed the jade scroll to her.

She inspected it briefly and said, "With such little content, it’s indeed hard to tell."

"According to your previous price, it’s fifteen thousand lower-grade spirit stones, right?"

Immediately, Zhou Changwang spoke, seeing Chen Xiao’Er and Luoxia Fairy nod successively, he continued, "I remember Luoxia Fairy mentioned that if I were willing to join your Cyan Leaf Alliance, I could enjoy a ten percent discount, correct?"