“Senior, this is the best medicinal wine from our Danzong, Longquan Brew. Drinking one barrel is equivalent to activating an intermediate spirit gathering array for half a day.”
“Good, I have a connection with this item.”
“Senior, this is a golden core pill just refined. If any disciple is in the Foundation Establishment stage and has been unable to break through their bottleneck for a long time, they can take this pill to break through. The golden core pills we refine use a unique secret formula, and have minimal side effects.”
“Good, this item has a connection with me.”
“Senior, this is a thousand-year mystic ice bed that I happened upon. It helps in calming the mind and is very beneficial for cultivation. If used in alchemy, it can reduce the pain of the medicinal fire and also help expel toxic elements. Originally, I planned to give it to my inept personal disciple…”
“Good, I have a connection with this item.”
…
Liu Yuanqing and Su Qinian followed behind Chen Huaian as they walked through the treasure hall of Danzong. Seeing Zhou Xuanzi bowing and scraping, and then looking at Chen Huaian who accepted everything without discrimination, they couldn’t help but be shocked by the audacity of their senior elder.
Every time they heard “this item has a connection with me,” Li Qingran’s face turned a little redder.
It was truly too shameful.
How did the master manage to say such shameless words with such a smile?
She couldn’t help but glance at Chen Huaian’s tall figure, his white hair like flowing clouds tied up at the back, a black sword hanging from his waist, as if he were shrouded in divine light… Suddenly, she felt that being a bit shameless wasn’t so bad after all.
It didn’t affect the master’s coolness and heroic demeanor.
Yue Qianchi practically wrote admiration and worship on her face.
Everything in the world has its own destiny, and this is the kind of spirit that the Sword Pavilion should have!
The senior elder was essentially teaching them how to become qualified swordsmen through his actions.
After touring the entire treasure hall, apart from what Chen Huaian deemed unworthy, everything that could be taken was taken. This was still because Liu Yuanqing, Su Qinian, Li Qingran, and Yue Qianchi had filled their storage bags to capacity.
Otherwise, even if they didn’t want something, they would have taken it anyway.
Zhou Xuanzi kept observing Chen Huaian’s expression. Danzong’s earning capabilities were well known, and giving these items away didn’t hurt much. If he could make a good impression on this powerful person, it would be worth it.
However, this Sword Pavilion elder seemed not to be in a hurry to leave.
Could it be that he still wanted his Vortex Suppressing Cauldron?
That was a spiritual artifact!
Moreover, this spiritual artifact had accompanied him for many years.
He and the cauldron’s spirit were no longer just a typical master-servant relationship; they might as well be family.
To give away the Vortex Suppressing Cauldron was truly heartbreaking.
But if he didn’t give it, the other party wouldn’t be satisfied.
So, he had to sacrifice personal feelings.
Zhou Xuanzi gritted his teeth, took out the Vortex Suppressing Cauldron, and said humbly, “Senior, this is a treasure cauldron I found in my youth, both offensive and defensive, and also suitable for refining elixirs. Senior said it has a connection with me, so today I will present this cauldron to you, hoping to form a good connection with you.”
Chen Huaian looked at Zhou Xuanzi in surprise.
He really hadn’t expected Zhou Xuanzi to be willing to part with this cauldron.
After entering the Falling Goose Manor, he finally understood the true strength of the Falling Goose Manor. Setting aside the Laughing Buddha, who was at the Conjunction stage, there was also a guest elder at the initial Conjunction stage and ten powerhouses ranging from early to late Divine Transformation stage.
Danzong’s arrogance was justified.
Su Qinian dared not act rashly against Danzong out of concern for the safety of Sword Pavilion disciples.
And that was why Li Qingran had to endure the pain to refine spiritual herbs.
They were simply strong, plain and simple.
Zhou Xuanzi was indeed a mercenary person, but that was understandable.
There were plenty like him in the Cangyun Realm. Because of his mercenary nature, he was acting subservient at this moment.
But dealing with people like Zhou Xuanzi was easy.
As long as he was kept under pressure, he would always be a fawning dog, and there was no need to worry about retaliation from behind.
But desperate dogs might jump over walls.
Chen Huaian had no intention of taking the Vortex Suppressing Cauldron.
He was a swordsman; what did he need a cauldron for?
Li Qingran didn’t need this cauldron for her spiritual refinement either.
“Lord Zhou~”
“I’m here!” Zhou Xuanzi bowed, somewhat nervous.
“Your attitude is sincere, your understanding is sufficient, and your efforts are visible, but…”
Chen Huaian drew out the word ‘but,’ and Zhou Xuanzi’s heart tightened.
But what?
Was the Sword Pavilion big shot going to ask for more?
“But this cauldron has no connection with me!”
When these words came out, Zhou Xuanzi breathed a sigh of relief, as did Su Qinian and Liu Yuanqing.
“But…”
Zhou Xuanzi’s eyebrows jumped, and his heart tightened again.
Why couldn’t this big shot finish speaking in one go?
“Didn’t you have a dragon-patterned cauldron? That cauldron has a connection with my disciple. Bring it over for me to see.”
Oh, so he wanted that cauldron.
Zhou Xuanzi remembered, wasn’t it that old man Liu who borrowed that cauldron before?
He glanced at Liu Yuanqing, who also looked at him, his white beard curling up in pride.
Zhou Xuanzi was furious.
Damn it, if you Sword Pavilion had such a powerful ancestor, you should have said so earlier.
Go back and pretend to be wronged to gather reinforcements, shameless and utterly unscrupulous!
Though angry, Zhou Xuanzi still obediently brought out the dragon-patterned cauldron and presented it to Chen Huaian with both hands, saying ingratiatingly, “Is this the cauldron you want, Senior?”
Chen Huaian looked at Liu Yuanqing, who nodded.
“This is the cauldron.” Chen Huaian took the dragon-patterned cauldron, stuffed it into Li Qingran’s arms, and turned to Zhou Xuanzi, saying, “My disciple only needs to borrow your cauldron temporarily. He will return it to you when he’s done.”
Zhou Xuanzi hurriedly waved his hand. “Senior, you’re joking. A cauldron is just a cauldron; consider it a gift from me to your disciple.”
“You’re thoughtful.” Chen Huaian agreed immediately.
Zhou Xuanzi: “…”
The transformation wouldn’t last long, so Chen Huaian prepared to withdraw.
Zhou Xuanzi wanted to persuade them to stay for a banquet.
But Chen Huaian didn’t give him the chance to get close.
“Oh, there’s one more thing.” Before getting on the flying boat, Chen Huaian thought for a moment and said to Zhou Xuanzi, “The Laughing Buddha Cold Chanxin might not be dead. His aura is extremely heavy, and he’s probably not a good bird. If he comes to your Danzong in the future and causes trouble, tell him that Danzong is protected by me. If he persists, come to the Sword Pavilion and I’ll deal with him.”
When Zhou Xuanzi heard this, he was deeply moved and almost knelt down to thank Chen Huaian.
His biggest concern was that Cold Chanxin might not be completely dead and would blame Danzong for this calamity.
After all, killing Cold Chanxin was no easy task.
Even though the disciples of the Cleansing Fire Sacred Land killed him on sight, he still roamed freely in the Cangyun Realm, showing his survival skills.
But how did this senior know that the Laughing Buddha wasn’t dead?
Zhou Xuanzi watched the Sword Pavilion’s flying boat leave the Falling Goose Manor, scratching his head in puzzlement.
He could only marvel at the strength and mystery of those at the late Conjunction stage.
“Lord, these Sword Pavilion people are so arrogant. Shouldn’t we let them leave like this?”
One of Zhou Xuanzi’s personal disciples, who was also one of the unlucky ones bound by Su Qinian, couldn’t help but speak up.
Zhou Xuanzi’s face changed, and he shouted angrily, “What do you know? The Sword Pavilion senior acts straightforwardly and without restraint. If our Danzong could establish even a slight connection with him, it would be a great opportunity for everyone in Danzong!”
Seeing the sect leader enraged, the disciples lowered their heads, silent and fearful.
“And! In the future, no more watered-down medicinal wine around the Falling Goose Manor! Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve been up to. I’ve just been turning a blind eye!” Zhou Xuanzi folded his arms behind his back, his face dark and stern as he said coldly, “Look at the mess you’ve made? For a few spirit stones, you’ve made the Falling Goose Manor a laughingstock among cultivators worldwide! It’s not worth it!”
“Lord,” a disciple raised his hand and said, “The water was added by you…”
Zhou Xuanzi: “Damn it! Who’s talking? You?! Go to the law enforcement hall and receive ten thousand lashes!”
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