"The second spell is the Golden Body Technique, a top-tier defensive entry-level spell of the Buddhist sect."

  "It boasts strong defense and can be activated quickly, emitting a golden light that covers the entire body, effectively blocking some sinister attack spells..."

  "This spell also costs a medium-grade spirit stone."

  "Then there's the third spell..."

  The old man presented a total of four spells, all of which were quite impressive.

  Ye Chen couldn't help but admire the fact that the man was once an outer disciple of the Qingyun Sect; he indeed had some valuable things.

  The clerks of small pces like the Qingyun Workshop were usually outer disciples who had no hope of breaking through.

  They were the ones eliminated in the competition.

  But backed by a major sect, they were still far superior to rogue cultivators.

  Among these four spells, Ye Chen was most interested in the first one, the Mystic Finger Swordsmanship, and the subsequent Golden Body Technique.

  The Mystic Finger Swordsmanship somewhat resembled the Six Veins Divine Sword from Ye Chen's previous life.

  Using fingers as swords to unleash invisible sword energy.

  However, the old man exaggerated it to the heavens.

  The Mystic Finger Swordsmanship seemed to penetrate everything.

  The Golden Body Technique seemed to block everything.

  Ye Chen was tempted to ask which would be more powerful if the Mystic Finger Swordsmanship were used against the Golden Body Technique.

  But that would be too disruptive.

  Ye Chen decided it was better not to court disaster.

  After some thought, Ye Chen was more inclined towards offensive spells.

  The Mystic Finger Swordsmanship was the top choice.

  As for the Golden Body Technique, he could save up spirit stones for it ter.

  "Senior, could the Mystic Finger Swordsmanship be a bit cheaper?"

  Ye Chen pointed to the jade tablet of the Mystic Finger Swordsmanship and asked.

  Since the transaction was private and not at a fixed price, there was room for negotiation.

  He didn't have that many spirit stones.

  Hearing this, the Cerulean Pace Clerk frowned, "How much are you offering?"

  Following his mother's bargaining habits from his past life, Ye Chen immediately cut the price in half, "Fifty low-grade spirit stones!"

  The old man's mouth twitched immediately, waving his hand impatiently, "Out, out, go buy somewhere else."

  The old man refused to sell.

  Ye Chen panicked a bit.

  Did he cut too much?

  Was the principle of halving the price upon meeting not applicable in the cultivation world?

  "Then sixty, no, seventy spirit stones!"

  Ye Chen quickly increased the offer.

  However, the old man crossed his arms, looking at Ye Chen with a sidelong gnce, too zy to speak.

  A look that said, "Get lost."

  Ye Chen was helpless, "Eighty low-grade spirit stones, that's all I have."

  Saying this, Ye Chen took out all the spirit stones from his pocket.

  Indicating that he truly only had this much.

  The old man, however, raised his head, "Ninety low-grade spirit stones and it's yours."

  Ye Chen felt the man's attitude was firm, and there was no room for negotiation at this price.

  He only had eighty low-grade spirit stones.

  In that case, he would come back next time.

  Lin Ke'er probably wouldn't go into the mountains to gather herbs so soon, so there was still time.

  Seeing Ye Chen packing up to leave, the old man's stern face moved slightly.

  He sensed that Ye Chen really might only have eighty spirit stones and wasn't pying tricks.

  After some hesitation, the old man spoke directly, "Fine, fine, you little cultivators have it tough, eighty it is!"

  Ye Chen immediately smiled, promptly pcing down the spirit stones.

  Ye Chen's straightforwardness was unlike a cultivator spending his entire fortune on a spell.

  Had he been fooled by this kid's acting?

  A loss, a loss.

  But since he had agreed, there was nothing more to say.

  After confirming the spirit stones were in order, the old man handed the jade tablet to Ye Chen, "It's a one-time use, it shatters after use."

  Ye Chen nodded, touching the jade tablet with his brow.

  Confirming it was indeed the Mystic Finger Swordsmanship.

  There was a simple introduction inside, but after reading it, Ye Chen felt the old man had exaggerated quite a bit.

  The Mystic Finger Swordsmanship could indeed unleash invisible sword energy from the fingertips, and it was fast, allowing for continuous attacks.

  But as for its power?

  It was only average.

  And the so-called effect of infiltrating the enemy's meridians was also just average.

  Somewhat useful, but not much.

  This spell was only suitable for attacking vital points or ambushes.

  Otherwise, its effectiveness was just so-so.

  The old man was indeed full of hot air.

  Ye Chen didn't activate the jade tablet, putting it back in his pocket.

  The old man, in a good mood, had been tricked into buying this Mystic Finger Swordsmanship himself, spending seventy low-grade spirit stones.

  Now he finally sold it, earning ten spirit stones.

  A profitable deal.

  The old man thought Ye Chen still had money, so he couldn't help but say, "Would you like me to guide you, young friend? Although I haven't practiced it, I was once a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, knowledgeable and experienced."

  "If you have any confusion during your cultivation, you can ask me."

  "Naturally, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort and get started faster."

  Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, thinking the old man had a conscience after scamming someone, but then he realized he was overthinking it.

  "Ten low-grade spirit stones, and I can guide your practice for three days..."

  Ye Chen's mouth twitched, promptly getting up, "Farewell, senior!"

  This old man was truly money-hungry.

  As a Cerulean Pace Clerk, his stipend wasn't low, and he surely did a lot of private deals like today.

  He must be filthy rich.

  Yet he was still so greedy, money-hungry.

  As a cultivator, couldn't he have a bit of immortal aura?

  Though he compined inwardly, the old man's greed put Ye Chen in a good mood.

  Because it seemed he might have a chance to meet that fifteen-fold Sun Ruoxin.

  ...

  "Should you become wealthy, do not forget..."

  "Sister Lin, with your bright future, when you rise from the mud, please don't forget your sister."

  "May Fairy Lin's cultivation progress bravely, breaking through to Foundation Establishment."

  "The mountains are not safe, Fairy Lin, please be careful."

  At the One Leaf Pill Shop, as the sky darkened, business officially ceased.

  After tidying up, the shop assistants bid farewell to Lin Ke'er.

  No matter what they thought of Lin Ke'er, she was only twenty and had already reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining, definitely leading among rogue cultivators.

  So they were willing to say a few kind words in the end.

  In case she truly rose one day.

  They might benefit.

  Such things had happened before.

  Lin Ke'er responded with a smile, thanking each one.

  In her heart, she was pondering about Ye Chen.

  Where had Ye Chen gone?

  Before leaving, she should comfort Ye Chen well.

  Maintain the retionship.

  At that moment, Ye Chen walked back from the main street.

  "Fellow Daoist Ye, I resigned for the sake of cultivation. Although there's no feast that doesn't end, I'm still at Silver Moon Market, and we'll meet again."

  "I won't forget your kindness, Fellow Daoist Ye..."

  "When I return from my first herb gathering, I'll use my first earnings to treat you to a meal at Starry Tower..."

  Lin Ke'er stood in front of Ye Chen, smiling as she spoke.

  Ye Chen nodded as he listened.

  Promising to treat you to a meal ter.

  A typical green tea statement.

  Ye Chen didn't take it seriously.

  However, Ye Chen was still hopeful about whether this time would yield a critical hit.

  This Mystic Finger Swordsmanship had cost him a full eighty low-grade spirit stones.

  Ye Chen was very much looking forward to the reward it might bring...

  So he immediately said, "Fairy Lin, I'm naturally happy for your breakthrough."

  "But going into the mountains to gather herbs is extremely dangerous."

  "So, I specifically bought a defensive spell for you as a gift..."

  As Ye Chen finished speaking, both Lin Ke'er and the other shop assistants watching were stunned...

  What kind of lick spirit was this Ye Chen?