Chapter 199
Xiao Minghuang smiled without speaking and followed her up to the second floor.
The second floor of the Wanbao Pavilion was much smaller than the first, and the number of customers was also significantly fewer.
On the second floor, Xiao Minghuang saw dozens of shops, each lavishly decorated and filled with dazzling arrays of goods.
The red-dressed woman led the three of them to a shop specializing in magical garments.
“Fellow Daoists, these are the best magical garments our shop has to offer. They will surely suit you perfectly.”
With that, the red-dressed woman ushered Xiao Minghuang and her companions into the counter area.
Inside the shop, a variety of magical garments were displayed, ranging from low to high grades, in various colors and styles for both men and women.
Lin Wanqiu chose a top-grade Earth-tier magical artifact—a bracelet with formidable defensive capabilities, capable of withstanding multiple attacks from Nascent Soul Realm experts.
The price of this artifact was steep, causing Lin Wanqiu considerable distress. After this, she adamantly refused to let Xiao Minghuang buy anything else for her.
Thus, the three of them left the Wanbao Pavilion.
Just as they stepped out, Xiao Minghuang spotted an unremarkable young cultivator in the crowd. He appeared utterly ordinary, the kind of person one would forget immediately after a glance.
Yet, there seemed to be an aura of mist surrounding him, exuding an indescribable sense of mystery.
Instinctively, Xiao Minghuang summoned her system panel.
【Name: Han Li】
【Fate: Unremarkable (Gold), Lone Star of Calamity (Purple)】
【Realm: Peak Divine Sea Realm】
【This person is unremarkable and will never attract attention wherever he goes, yet he always turns misfortune into fortune and calamity into blessings.】
【This person is destined for a life of solitude, bringing misfortune to those around him. Wherever he goes, disaster is sure to follow.】
【Recent Opportunity 1: Purchased the Heaven and Earth Divine Artifact, the Nine Yang Jade, from a vendor in the outer market, using it to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm and transform into an Innate Pure Yang Spirit Body.】
【Recent Opportunity 2: Purchased the Heaven-tier Magical Artifact, the Heavenly Thunder Pearl, from a vendor in the outer market, using it to secure a top-ten position in the second trial.】
【Recent Opportunity 3: Purchased the Earth-tier Superior-grade Heavenly Gang Blade from a vendor in the outer market.】
【Recent Opportunity 4: Purchased the Earth-tier Superior-grade Magical Artifact, the Flying Cloud Sword, from a vendor in the outer market.】
【Recent Opportunity 5: …】
Seeing the overwhelming number of opportunities Han Li had, Xiao Minghuang couldn’t help but feel a shock, her pupils dilating slightly.
This was a monster with an alarming number of opportunities!
Xiao Minghuang clenched her fist, her mind racing.
If she could intercept all these opportunities…
Just the thought of it was exhilarating!
She noticed that Han Li was about to seize his first opportunity—the Heaven and Earth Divine Artifact, the Nine Yang Jade. With this jade, he could transform his physique into an Innate Spirit Body, propelling him to great heights.
Seeing that Han Li had already begun haggling with the vendor, Xiao Minghuang wasted no time and immediately stepped forward.
“Fellow Daoist, can you lower the price for this spiritual material? It’s not exactly rare. I can offer at most twenty mid-grade spirit stones. Take it or leave it!”
Han Li was holding two pale red iron lumps, each the size of an egg, as he bargained.
“Twenty is too little. For both pieces, fifty mid-grade spirit stones. Take it or leave it.”
The vendor wore a troubled expression as he spoke.
Seeing this, Han Li knew he couldn’t push the price any lower.
It wasn’t that he was stingy with spirit stones, but today there were simply too many opportunities to pick up hidden treasures!
He had a spirit pet called the Treasure-Seeking Mouse, which could detect various treasures in the world. In the market, it had discovered countless hidden gems, and he needed to pick them up one by one. If he spent all his spirit stones now, he wouldn’t have enough later.
After all, he was just a wandering cultivator, and his wealth wasn’t particularly substantial.
But within this piece of spiritual material was a pure yang divine treasure that could transform his physique. No matter what, he couldn’t let it slip away!
Even if it meant missing out on a few magical artifacts later, he had to buy it!
“Alright, fifty it is…”
Before he could finish speaking.
A clear, melodious female voice rang out, carrying an air of indisputable authority.
“One hundred mid-grade spirit stones. These two pieces of spiritual material, sell them to me!”
Hearing this, Han Li frowned, sensing that things were about to get complicated.
He looked up and saw a stunningly beautiful woman approaching, accompanied by two equally exquisite women. The aura of the trio was incredibly powerful, causing the surrounding cultivators to stop and stare in awe.
“What? One hundred? Are you serious?!”
The shopkeeper was utterly shocked.
The items on his stall were all junk he had picked up during his travels. He had already had them appraised, and there was nothing of value among them, which was why he was selling them at such a low price.
Two low-grade pieces of spiritual material selling for a hundred spirit stones? He was making a killing!
“Deal!”
The vendor quickly retrieved the two pieces of spiritual material and handed them to Xiao Minghuang.
“Wait! Fellow Daoist, you need to understand that these two pieces of spiritual material have already been sold to me. How can you sell them twice?!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding cultivators knew they were in for some entertainment.
Every time the Holy Academy’s enrollment ceremony came around, out-of-town cultivators would often fight over worthless junk, only to realize later that it really was just junk.
“Heh, I know that beautiful female cultivator. She’s from the Southern Region, said to be the heir of a kingdom. She must be quite wealthy!”
“The Southern Region…”
Hearing the words “Southern Region,” the cultivators present were momentarily stunned before they reacted.
Such a remote place could produce a female cultivator with such extraordinary presence?
As for the male cultivator, he was far too ordinary. If he couldn’t even come up with a hundred spirit stones, it was clear he was just a wandering cultivator with no significant background, not worth mentioning.
“Fellow Daoist, you’re mistaken. In the market, the highest bidder always wins. You haven’t handed over the spirit stones yet, so how can you say it’s already been sold to you?”
The vendor smiled and firmly rejected Han Li.
“This…”
Seeing this, Han Li’s expression turned somewhat grim.
From the moment he saw Xiao Minghuang, he had recognized her.
The Ninth Princess of Great Xia!
He was well aware of her exploits in the Southern Region.
At the same time, Han Li also understood that if Xiao Minghuang wanted these two pieces of spiritual material, he stood no chance against her. It was better to give up now and focus on securing other opportunities.
He was naturally cautious and never engaged in unnecessary conflicts, especially not in public with a future prodigy whose potential was limitless. That wasn’t his style.
Thus, under the gaze of the onlookers who were clearly enjoying the spectacle, Han Li simply cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist. Farewell!”
Han Li’s sudden departure left both the onlookers and the vendor momentarily stunned.
“That’s it?”
“Why did he back down so easily?”
“I was actually looking forward to watching a good show.”
“No more excitement, everyone, let’s disperse!”
Xiao Minghuang, however, was not surprised by this.
After some reflection, she had recalled that Han Li was the one who had secretly taken a Moon Spirit Fruit in the Tianfu Secret Realm!
This man was cunning and meticulous in his actions, far surpassing the mediocrity of the First Prince!
He was undoubtedly her great enemy!
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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