Chapter 182: Instant Kill Foundation Establishment, The Best Use of the Mysterious Pearl!

After leaving Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng transformed into a tall, heroic-looking middle-aged man, piloting a Spirit Boat towards Jiulong Market.

Though his destination was Nine Heavens Immortal City,

he planned to stop by Jiulong Market.

He wanted to see if White Jade Tower had any good maids.

He also needed to buy and process some materials.

He still hadn’t dealt with the items he got from Meng Yibai and two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Now, he planned to handle them.

Two days later,

a Spirit Boat landed outside Jiulong Market.

Lu Changsheng saw nine towering peaks piercing the clouds, giving Jiulong Market a feeling of familiarity.

When the Lu Family and Chen Family had their big battle, he left Jiulong Market. Except for returning once to take the maids, he hadn’t come back since.

Following the crowd, he lined up, paid a Spirit Stone for a temporary ID, and entered the Market, heading straight to White Jade Tower.

“What does the guest need? A wife, a concubine, or a maid?”

As soon as he entered, a woman in a red dress greeted him with a smile.

It made Lu Changsheng feel nostalgic.

He hadn’t been to White Jade Tower in ten years.

“Is Steward Feng Jiuniang here?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

Remembering the seductive stewardess.

“Guest, Steward Feng was transferred seven years ago. Now, Steward Xia is in charge.”

The receptionist said respectfully.

“Oh, transferred.”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

He didn’t expect Steward Feng to be gone.

He didn’t mind.

White Jade Tower had branches in many places.

Transfers and promotions were normal.

Then, under the arrangement of the red-dressed woman, he met the current steward, Xia, on the second floor.

Steward Xia was top-notch in both looks and figure.

She was also very pleasant, making people feel good.

White Jade Tower’s service was indeed excellent.

“Does your tower currently have any maids with medium or High-Tier spiritual roots?”

Lu Changsheng sipped his tea and stated his need.

“Maids with medium or High-Tier spiritual roots.”

Steward Xia was a bit surprised.

She knew she had a big client.

With a dignified face and elegant posture, she said softly, “Friend Han, maids with medium or High-Tier spiritual roots are very rare in our White Jade Tower.”

“They are only available to members or during our auctions.”

“If you want wives or concubines, we have a few female cultivators with medium-Tier spiritual roots.”

Steward Xia said.

“Wives or concubines.”

Lu Changsheng, a regular at White Jade Tower,

knew that getting wives or concubines was White Jade Tower acting as a matchmaker.

Although it had some security,

it wasn’t like buying a maid with a life contract.

So, he had no intention of getting wives or concubines from White Jade Tower.

“I’m not interested in wives or concubines right now.”

“How often are your auctions?”

Lu Changsheng pondered.

He knew about White Jade Tower’s member services.

He knew that every year they provided a batch of top-notch maids.

These maids were not only beautiful,

but also had spiritual roots and practiced Dual Cultivation techniques, suitable as cultivation partners.

But they were very expensive, costing thousands of Spirit Stones.

So, he hadn’t asked much back then.

Hearing this, he knew he could only get maids with medium-Tier spiritual roots this way.

It made sense.

White Jade Tower was powerful, rumored to have a Nascent Soul True Lord.

But they couldn’t sell maids with medium or High-Tier spiritual roots endlessly.

After all, in the cultivation world, ninety percent of cultivators had low-Tier spiritual roots.

Having medium-Tier spiritual roots meant they had training value.

“Our auctions are once every three years. The last one was a year ago.”

“If Friend Han is interested, I’ll have someone notify you.”

Steward Xia said.

“Alright, thanks, Steward Xia.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He planned to come for the member services and the auction if he had time.

Then, Lu Changsheng left White Jade Tower.

He went to Qingyun Trading Company, Wanbao Pavilion, and other shops to buy materials for second-stage talisman crafting, second-stage pill materials, third-stage talisman crafting materials, and black obsidian iron for making the ‘Nine Nine Mysterious True Policy’ talisman, as well as other materials.

As expected,

after asking around, he found only second-stage talisman crafting materials and some pill materials in Jiulong Market.

“Third-stage materials are strategic resources, only available in Immortal Cities.”

“In Jiulong Market, such High-Tier materials are hard to sell and may cause trouble.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

He had expected this and wasn’t disappointed.

After buying talisman crafting and pill materials, he sold the materials he didn’t need.

He didn’t sell ordinary Artifacts.

After all, with so many kids, they’d need Artifacts eventually.

Selling these materials netted him nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones.

Just as Lu Changsheng finished and was about to leave, he sensed a hidden Divine Sense scanning him sneakily.

“Hmm? Early Foundation Establishment?”

“Trying to kill and rob?”

“Didn’t expect Wanbao Pavilion to do such things.”

Lu Changsheng’s Divine Sense was as strong as late Foundation Establishment, and the Mysterious Pearl hid his aura.

So, the early Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn’t see through his disguise.

The Divine Sense probe only saw him as a Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivator.

Then, it left a Divine Sense mark on his clothes for tracking.

“I see. Spending thousands of Spirit Stones and selling thousands more would tempt even Foundation Establishment cultivators.”

Confident due to the Mysterious Pearl and his strength, Lu Changsheng wasn’t as cautious as usual.

He completed his transactions without changing his appearance.

He kept the same look and identity the whole time.

“If you want to rob, you have to pay the price.”

Lu Changsheng remained calm, acting as if he didn’t notice being followed, and left Jiulong Market quickly.

Outside the Market, he took out a High-Tier Artifact.

Flying at the speed of a Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivator.

“They’re following.”

Soon, Lu Changsheng sensed a figure in black robes and a mask a hundred feet behind him.

This person was the manager of Jiulong Market’s Wanbao Pavilion.

He was probably concerned about his reputation.

So, he waited until they were far from Jiulong Market to strike.

After flying nearly a hundred miles, the Wanbao Pavilion manager used his light technique, openly attacking Lu Changsheng.

“Young man, don’t blame me. Blame yourself for being too flashy!”

He unleashed his Foundation Establishment power, sending a flying knife Artifact at Lu Changsheng for a fatal blow.

“Hmph!”

Lu Changsheng snorted.

He used his Divine Sense to activate the ‘Scattering Soul Needle,’ sending the attack into the manager’s sea of consciousness.

“Ugh!”

The manager wasn’t prepared for the Divine Sense attack and was caught off guard.

His sea of consciousness was pierced, his face turned pale, and he felt dizzy, holding his head with a groan.

“Not good! A Divine Sense attack!”

“This person is a Foundation Establishment cultivator! A late Foundation Establishment master!”

The manager barely escaped the attack, terrified.

He realized he had been greedy and tried to rob.

But he was actually being baited.

Surrounded by spiritual light, he shouted, “Friend, it’s a mistake.”

But before he could finish,

several sharp, powerful Seven Luminaries Sword Lights sliced through the air.

“Splat, splat, splat—”

The sword lights broke through his protective spiritual light.

Then pierced his forehead, creating a bloody hole.

A Foundation Establishment master fell!

“This Divine Sense attack technique is really useful.”

“It catches people off guard.”

Lu Changsheng thought as he looked at the dead Wanbao Pavilion manager.

Lu Changsheng raised his hand slightly, and the Mysterious Pearl appeared inside him.

“Go!”

Gray mist surged from the Mysterious Pearl, like a gray serpent, toward the manager’s corpse.

Soon, the corpse was drained of blood and flesh, leaving only bones.

“This looks like demonic methods.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the skeleton and couldn’t help but comment.

With a wave, he retrieved the Mysterious Pearl.

In the next moment, his entire appearance changed.

His face, body, aura, and Qi became identical to the manager’s.

“This is the perfect disguise of the Mysterious Pearl.”

“Even though my body and soul haven’t changed, I look like a different person.”

Lu Changsheng calmly experienced this new state.

Inside him, the Mysterious Pearl seemed to imprison the manager’s essence, making his appearance identical.

“I can use this identity to enter Wanbao Pavilion and loot it.”

Lu Changsheng rubbed his chin, thinking.

He knew the best use for this treasure.

It was to become a thief.

Even Core Formation experts couldn’t see through the Mysterious Pearl’s effects.

He could become someone with status in small families and organizations to rob them.

But then, Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the idea.

Big stores like Wanbao Pavilion had many restrictions and secret codes.

Not knowing these could expose him.

If caught in the store, the Foundation Establishment experts in Jiulong Market could attack.

Also, it felt like entrapment, like catching thieves.

Doing it often could become addictive.

Once started, it was a path of no return.

He had a system to rely on and didn’t need to do such things.

Walking by the river often, one would eventually get wet.

The Mysterious Pearl was powerful but not invincible.

Some families and organizations might have treasures to counter it.

Then, Lu Changsheng’s appearance changed again.

He took the manager’s Artifact and Storage Bag, then left as a streak of light.

Half a month later.

“This is Green River Market.”

Lu Changsheng arrived at a medium-sized Market along a river, on a flying boat.

Xiao Xiyue was the inspector here.

They hadn’t seen each other for a while, so he decided to visit her.

He took out a sensing talisman from his storage Artifact.

Soon, a streak of light flew out from the Market’s core area.

She had a cold face, snow-white skin, and wore a moon-white dress. Her figure was graceful, her aura sacred, like a fairy descending to the mortal world.

“Fairy Xiyue.”

“Aunt Xiao!”

“Aunt Xiyue!”

The Azure Cloud Sect disciples at the Market gate greeted her respectfully.

They wondered why the inspector was here.

The bustling Market outside quieted down at the sight of her.

Her cold, noble, and sacred beauty attracted them.

Also, her Foundation Establishment aura intimidated them.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue, standing gracefully with cold eyes, and transmitted his voice.

With the Mysterious Pearl hiding his appearance, aura, and Qi, even Xiao Xiyue couldn’t recognize him.

“Changsheng.”

Hearing his voice, Xiao Xiyue’s cold face softened, and she saw Lu Changsheng in the distance.

Her eyes showed surprise and confusion.

Without his voice transmission, she wouldn’t recognize him.

“It’s me.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Xiao Xiyue didn’t ask more.

She had a Azure Cloud Sect disciple prepare an Identity Token for Lu Changsheng, then led him into the Market.

“Who is he to make Aunt Xiyue personally welcome him?”

“Is he a senior from the sect?”

“But he seems to have only Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivation.”

“How could a Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivator receive such treatment? He must be hiding his true cultivation.”

“Yes, some experts like to disguise their cultivation to test others.”

Seeing this, the people around whispered and speculated.

Xiao Xiyue was known for her cold and aloof demeanor.

Except for the False Core experts at the Market, she was indifferent to everyone.

Now, she personally came out to welcome a Qi Refining cultivator.

This news would cause a stir in the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Changsheng, why are you here?”

At an inn, Xiao Xiyue’s cold face softened with joy.

“I’m heading to Nine Heavens Immortal City and wanted to see you.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide anything.

While speaking, he changed his appearance back to normal.

“To Nine Heavens Immortal City?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised.

She remembered Lu Changsheng killing two Foundation Establishment bandits in Red Leaf Valley.

They were wanted by the Heavenly Sword Sect, and their heads could be exchanged for a reward at Nine Heavens Immortal City or the sect.

“Yes, I want to buy some materials not available here, so I’m going to Nine Heavens Immortal City.”

“I’ll also claim the reward for those two bandits.”

Lu Changsheng explained.

“If you need materials, I can help you through the Azure Cloud Sect.”

Xiao Xiyue offered.

“If possible, please help me get some Third-Tier talisman materials.”

Lu Changsheng considered and said.

He planned to go to Nine Heavens Immortal City to buy Third-Tier materials.

But it was uncertain how much he could get there.

Third-Tier materials were much rarer than Second-Tier ones.

He needed as many as possible.

For the gentle Second-Tier spirit blood to make the Nine-Nine Profound True Talisman.

And materials for making Breaking Stage Pills, Three Yang Pills, and even Foundation Establishment Pills.

He couldn’t trouble Xiao Xiyue with all these materials.

Xiao Xiyue was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Though she had the Azure Cloud Sect’s resources, her influence was limited.

He would ask Xiao Xiyue for help if he couldn’t find what he needed in Nine Heavens Immortal City.

“Third-Tier talisman materials!?”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes showed surprise.

“Can you make Third-Tier talismans, Changsheng?”

“What are you thinking?”

Lu Changsheng smiled, pinching her cheek.

He sat on the bed, pulling Xiao Xiyue into his arms and said, “I have a secret method to nurture talismans from Second-Tier to Third-Tier.”

“But they must be drawn with Third-Tier materials.”

“So, I need some Third-Tier materials for Talisman Making.”

“Then I can use the nurturing method to make Second-Tier talismans have Third-Tier power.”

Holding Xiao Xiyue and smelling her fragrance, Lu Changsheng explained.

“A method to nurture talismans?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised, never having heard of it.

“Yes, I’ll teach you the method once I finish making the talismans. You can nurture your own talismans too.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

This method could only nurture two or three talismans at a time.

Nurturing too many would affect his cultivation.

He didn’t mind teaching Xiao Xiyue, giving her some talismans for self-defense.

“Thank you, Lu.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled.

She knew Lu Changsheng’s character.

If he said he would give something, he didn’t like refusal.

She wouldn’t refuse his kindness.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng looked at her.

Thinking of her noble and aloof demeanor when she left the Market, his heart burned.

“Hmm?”

Xiao Xiyue looked up.

In the next moment, Lu Changsheng captured the alluring, moist, and juicy lips.

“Mmm~”

The familiar pressure and invasion made Xiao Xiyue’s body soften, her heart tremble, and she let out a soft hum.

After a long time, Lu Changsheng released Xiao Xiyue, whose face was flushed, body warm, and breathing a bit heavy.

He chuckled, “Xiyue still tastes as sweet and rich as ever.”

Xiao Xiyue’s clear eyes showed a bit of confusion.

She placed her hands on Lu Changsheng’s shoulders and offered her lips, expressing her longing.