Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 247 - 145: Soul-Stabilizing Bead, Breaking Through to Perfection
Hearing Chu Ning agree, Jiang Hongguang was overjoyed.
Upon his enthusiastic invitation, Chu Ning went to his cave mansion for half a day, before leaving Feihong Island.
As for Jiang Hongguang and the others, due to Chu Ning’s addition, they temporarily did not go to Thousand Illusion Island.
The two sides agreed to meet at the Thousand Illusion Island arena in ten days.
After Chu Ning left, Jiang Lan immediately said:
"Brother, although Chu Ning seems to be at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, he looks a few years younger than me.
I don’t even know if he’s capable or not, is it really useful to invite him to join?"
Hearing this, Jiang Hongguang immediately glared at Jiang Lan and said:
"How many times have I told you not to judge people by their appearance?
I think this Fellow Daoist Chu, although young, has a very steady character. He seems to have gone through some experiences.
He’s not like you, someone who grew up cultivating on the island."
Jiang Lan was somewhat unconvinced and said:
"Hmph, who are you looking down on? If someone really comes to challenge us, we’ll see who’s stronger."
Hearing Jiang Lan’s words, Jiang Hongguang also shook his head helplessly.
At this moment, Yu Yuansheng chimed in:
"Little Lan, your brother inviting this Fellow Daoist Chu to join is just in case.
After all, this Fellow Daoist Chu is quite young but has reached the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining. Having him around acts as an invisible deterrent to others who might want to challenge us.
This is much more effective than having an additional Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivator."
Jiang Hongguang laughed upon hearing this:
"See, your sister-in-law understands me.
I’m just preparing for the worst, but our secret about the Tier Two Spirit Vein has been well-kept.
Logically, no one outside should know about it, so I hope no one jumps out to interfere.
If so, we can peacefully cultivate here for a few more years."
...
While the three on Feihong Island were discussing, Chu Ning had already returned to Thousand Illusion Island.
Since he had found an island to join, Chu Ning naturally didn’t need to go to the arena anymore.
Thus, he continued to head towards the place where loose cultivators gathered.
The Thousand Islands competition was soon to begin, and recently, this place was noticeably busier, with more buyers and sellers.
Chu Ning naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity to make money.
He even took out two Intermediate Lower Grade Talismans, and surprisingly, one was quickly bought.
However, the other remained without any interest.
By noon, Chu Ning packed up his stall, planning to return directly to that inn’s stone chamber.
As he took a few steps, Chu Ning’s gaze suddenly fell on an item in front of a loose cultivator.
A pitch-black bead.
"Soul-Stabilizing Bead?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Chu Ning’s eyes, then he quickly composed himself and casually approached the stall.
Behind the stall stood a tall, thin cultivator in his thirties.
Seeing Chu Ning approach, he didn’t greet him, allowing Chu Ning to look around on his own.
Chu Ning picked up two or three magical artifacts with interest. They were all Intermediate Magical Artifacts. After inquiring about the price, he shook his head and put them down.
Perhaps due to the abundance of loose cultivators here, or the absence of major sects.
The price of Intermediate Magical Artifacts was at seven to eight hundred Spirit Stones, much more expensive than those available near Chu Ning’s Cyan Gorge Mountain Range.
At this point, he curiously picked up the pitch-black bead.
The familiar feeling in his hand gave Chu Ning a rough idea after briefly probing it with his Divine Sense.
This bead was indeed identical to the Soul-Stabilizing Bead he had purchased for ten thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones at Wind Gorge Square.
Recalling the introduction by that Female Cultivator Zhang, this bead should be part of a certain magical artifact.
At this moment, Chu Ning casually asked:
"Fellow Daoist, what is this bead used for?"
"I don’t know!" The tall, thin cultivator showed impatience after Chu Ning inquired about several artifacts but made no purchase.
"I got it accidentally from someone else, and I didn’t discover any special use for it."
Hearing this, Chu Ning chuckled internally.
To use this bead, one must be able to extend the use of Divine Sense.
A common Qi Refining Stage cultivator naturally couldn’t discover its mysteries.
"How much for this bead?" Chu Ning asked.
"10 Spirit Stones, you can take it if you want."
The next moment, the tall, thin man’s words left Chu Ning with his mouth agape.
Believing Chu Ning found the price high, the tall, thin man furrowed his brows slightly and continued:
"Although this bead isn’t particularly useful, its texture is excellent, exceptionally hard, and suitable for decoration.
Spirit Stones aren’t expensive. Well, if you want it, you can have it for 8 Spirit Stones."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning was already internally celebrating his fortune.
But at the moment, he hesitated and said:
"Alright, 8 Spirit Stones will do."
With that, Chu Ning placed the bead into his Storage Bag, then handed over 8 Spirit Stones to the other party.
After some thought, Chu Ning asked:
"Fellow Daoist, do you have any more of these beads? It would be better as a pair for decoration."
"No more." The tall, thin cultivator quickly collected the Spirit Stones, as if worried Chu Ning might change his mind.
Hearing this, Chu Ning said nothing more and turned to leave.
After Chu Ning walked away, the tall, thin cultivator displayed a delighted smile and whispered:
"Unexpectedly, a bead casually obtained by the lakeside on Shuiyun Island could sell for 8 Spirit Stones.
