mtl008 Chapter 2253
Chapter 2253
"Yes, Master!"
wow——
A wave of energy descended, and the figures of the two girls vanished into thin air, being absorbed into Xia Jiuyou's personal immortal abode.
This scene was nothing more than a trivial matter to Chen Xuan and Xia Jiuyou, but it was utterly mind-blowing to Qing Tian Xiaolou, Hu Meier, and the cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm who was frozen in place.
A complete set of magical treasures consisting of hundreds of top-grade Heavenly Rank divine swords, given away without hesitation, two sets at once.
This is absolutely insane!
Xia Jiuyou's arrival disrupted the atmosphere of the three having a heart-to-heart talk as equals.
Although Qing Tian Xiao Lou was only a local lord, he was quite perceptive. He immediately took out a jade pot and filled it with immortal wine for Chen Xuan and Xia Jiuyou.
Xia Jiuyou was always arrogant towards Chen Xuan, but treated everyone else the same, remaining aloof as ever.
However, she was somewhat accommodating to have Chen Xuan by her side. She reached out and accepted the Five Poisons Wine from Qingtian Xiaolou. The moment her fingertips touched the wine cup, she could feel the icy chill of the liquid.
Chen Xuan took the opportunity to introduce Qing Tian Xiao Lou's identity to Xia Jiuyou. Even after learning that he was the elder brother of her Daoist companion Yu'er, Xia Jiuyou merely nodded slightly and did not say anything more.
The atmosphere in the private room became somewhat discordant afterward.
Chen Xuan continued to chat with Qing Tian Xiao Lou about the past, their brotherly bond deep, and he would not neglect them because of Xia Jiu You's arrival.
Xia Jiuyou sat beside Chen Xuan, focusing most of her attention on the cultivators' duels on the first floor, ignoring their conversation.
An hour later, outside the main gate of Wanbaoshan.
Fox Charm led all the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the branch to bow in unison to bid farewell to Chen Xuan and the others, their posture extremely respectful.
"Xiao Lou, you should go back first. Once I've finished my business here, I'll come back to pick up Yu'er." Chen Xuan held Qing Tian Xiao Lou's hand, his tone sincere.
From the moment Xia Jiuyou appeared until the end of the gathering, Chen Xuan always put Qing Tian Xiaolou first, a sentiment that deeply moved Qing Tian Xiaolou, especially at the moment of parting.
"It's alright, you take care of the important matters first. The affairs under my command are all minor matters, which I can easily handle." Qing Tian Xiao Lou smiled and waved his hand.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan lightly punched him, his tone carrying a hint of admonition: "Don't slack off in your cultivation. Even if you only achieve the status of a low-ranking Celestial Immortal, you can still live for countless years. Don't wait until millions of years later when I return to my homeland and find that I can't find a single friend or brother from the past."
"Yes!" Qing Tian Xiao Lou nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination.
To avoid causing a commotion, from the moment they stepped out of Wanbao Mountain, Chen Xuan and Xia Jiuyou's faces were once again shrouded in chaotic mist, making them impossible to see clearly.
wow——
As Hu Meier watched Qing Tian Xiao Lou depart in a phoenix-drawn carriage, cutting through the sky, she felt a pang of emotion. She understood that the friendship between Chen Xuan and Qing Tian Xiao Lou was the one that had truly withstood the test of time and calamities, something she herself could never match.
"Where do you plan to go next?" When facing Chen Xuan alone, Xia Jiuyou's voice was much softer, no longer as cold as before.
Chen Xuan didn't hide anything, reaching out to take her small hand, pointing to a certain direction in Qingtian City, and said with a smile, "Would you like to see the residence of the first sect on my path to immortality?"
When you like someone, you're always willing to let them know about your past; and someone who likes you will naturally accept your past as well.
"Anyway, I've already taken in enough disciples, and I have nothing else to do, so I'll do as you say." Xia Jiuyou's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, his tone deliberately indifferent.
Chen Xuan nodded, then turned to Fox Charm and instructed, "Quickly send a message to Ancestor Heavenly Fox about this matter. I believe that both Ancestor Heavenly Fox and Brother Xuanmo will fully support you."
Fox Fairy nodded emphatically and immediately led everyone in a grand ceremony to see the two off.
Xia Jiuyou did not turn around—to her, this matter was merely a minor episode on her path of cultivation, insignificant, and they would meet again if fate allowed.
After leaving the Wanbaoshan area, Chen Xuan and Xia Jiuyou strolled hand in hand along the wide street, just like the most ordinary cultivator couple, having shed their sharp edges and aura.
Xia Jiuyou was born into a nebula-level sect and was later chosen by the Nine Nether Holy Land to become Han Jiuling's holy maiden furnace. She never strolled through the streets like an ordinary person.
Even though she deliberately concealed her aura, the diverse stalls on both sides of the street still made her glance at them frequently—some were selling spiritual fruits and herbs, some were hawking ancient talismans, and others were displaying strange minerals, creating a lively and bustling scene.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan smiled and led her to a stall selling jewelry.
The stall owner was a bearded monk. His signboard was extremely extravagant, with a red background and gold patterns that read, "Ancient treasures, imperial jewelry, once missed, gone forever." His shouts were also very loud and carried a touch of江湖气气 (a kind of江湖江湖气 is a Chinese term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry).
Seeing that Chen Xuan and his companion's faces were shrouded in mist and their clothes were not particularly luxurious, the bearded shopkeeper assumed they were novice cultivators from a remote place who had just arrived in Qingtian City, and immediately made an exorbitant demand:
"Fellow Daoist, you have a discerning eye! This 'Phoenix Feather Gilded Kingfisher Feather - Ming Dynasty Imperial Crown' is a replica of an ancient craft, containing a faint Daoist charm. One price: one hundred mid-grade source stones!"
Chen Xuan was a seasoned bargainer, and immediately launched into a scathing attack on the "Dragon Xia black market merchant," unleashing a torrent of veiled criticism:
"Boss, that's not true! Look at the gilding on this hair ornament, it's so thin it would blow off with a breath!"
"And this phoenix feather is just ordinary dyed spirit Kun feather. Where did it come from, some ancient relic? It's at most a craft item. Thirty mid-grade source stones, are you selling it or not? If not, I'm leaving!"
"Hey? You little rascal!" The bearded shopkeeper panicked and quickly grabbed Chen Xuan. "Fifty yuan! That's the lowest I can go! I paid a hefty price for this!"
Thirty-five! Not a penny more!
"Forty! That's practically cost price!"
The man and the boss went back and forth, hacking and slashing until their faces were red and they were panting heavily. The surrounding cultivators all gathered around to watch the spectacle.
In the end, Chen Xuan prevailed, managing to acquire the hair ornament for the cost price of thirty mid-grade source stones, and then turned to hand it to the astonished Xia Jiuyou.
"I'm not trying to be mean, buddy, but your bargaining skills are so impressive, you must be a young prodigy from the area around the ancestral home of Qushan Longxia, right?" The bearded shopkeeper lit a homemade cigarette, took a deep drag, and exclaimed with a wry smile.
"Damn it, my family has been doing business here for three generations, and today you've really ripped me off!"
Xia Jiuyou held the hair ornament in her hands. She saw that the phoenix feathers on it were shimmering with light, the gold was dazzling, and the kingfisher feather patterns were delicate. Although it was not a true immortal item, the craftsmanship was still exquisite. She couldn't help but raise her eyes to look at Chen Xuan, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.