Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 348 - 348 347 Return to Crab Claw 2

348: Chapter 347: Return to Crab Claw 2 348: Chapter 347: Return to Crab Claw 2 The two returned to Bai Qingqian’s residence, arranged food and drinks, and had a hearty feast and conversation.

Hou Niao did this intentionally because Bai’s Trading Company, solely supported by him, was still not strong enough; he was not often in Jin City, and inevitably there were aspects he couldn’t attend to.

If the Quanzhen brothers could patronize Bai’s Trading Company upon returning to the city, with dozens of people coming and going, it would be much safer.

Pointing at Bai Qingqian, “This is my good friend, who handles the affairs of the Bai Family’s Mirage Trading Company.

I dare not brag about other things, but if you need anything related to artifacts in the future, just ask her.

I guarantee it will save you time, effort, and money more than if you acquire them yourself, or if you have loot that needs a fence, she’s not an outsider, so no need to worry about being swindled.”

Bai Qingqian curtsied gracefully, “I have always heard of Brother Duanmu’s renowned reputation in the Outer Sea at Mirage.

Unfortunately, fate has not granted us a meeting until now.

I toast to Brother, if there’s anything you need in the future, just give your commands, and I will certainly not disappoint you.”

After offering a toast, Bai Qingqian didn’t disturb the two any further and went back to prepare the banquet, knowing that her mentor was expanding her network for her.

Now that she had started, whether she could capture Duanmu Chai’s heart or that of more Quanzhen Sword Cultivators, it all depended on her capabilities.

For her, this was not difficult; as long as she earned less or even waived profits, and put in more effort, it was no challenge for a professional trading company like hers.

She felt excited inside.

The situation had developed through twists and turns, but now, it finally seemed that good fortune was on her side.

To get acquainted with more of Quanzhen’s powerful Sword Cultivators was something she could not ask for more.

Where else could she find such an opportunity?

Take Brother Duanmu, for example, with his resounding fame in the Outer Sea, dubbed as the premiere Golden Core, many trading companies sought to entice and corrupt him but failed.

And now, he had simply walked into her yard for a drink.

This was the significance of firm investment!

In the small courtyard, the two sat opposite each other, drinking to their hearts’ content.

Unlike the previous tasting, this time Brother Duanmu was clearly much more talkative; he wasn’t always cold as ice, it depended on the company.

A Cultivator with prospects, strength, and character could truly catch his eye.

Take Hou Niao, for example—ordinary at first glance, but after the fierce battle at the pearl farm without any retreat, he really brought glory to the face of Sword Cultivators.

Wherever Sword Cultivators went, they could proudly beat their chests and say that they only fall, they never surrender.

“The place you spoke of, I’ve heard about it occasionally from the elders in the sect, and it’s also marked on the maps.

You see, that area labeled ‘Spirit Extinguishing Sea’ is actually the location of Blue Mountain Island.

High-level Cultivators all know of this place, but knowing is one thing, and no one wishes to go there.

The higher their Cultivation Realm, the more true this becomes.

To give up their abilities and cross over just like ordinary people, entrusting their life of a hundred or several hundred years to fortune—no one would do that.

And I’ve heard that the two Divine Mountains on that island are quite peculiar, the pressure they exert is lesser on those of lower realms but becomes extremely severe on those of Great Cultivation.

So, junior brother, you really got lucky this time, and you might not get such a chance again in the future.”

Hou Niao raised his cup to toast, “At the end of the day, this owes much to brother’s contribution.

If it weren’t for your and Brother Li’s guidance in discovering that Red Lujiao, how could I have this stroke of fortune?

I would probably have died in the belly of a Demon Whale, my path ending there.”

Duanmu Chai accepted the toast nonchalantly, “It was just lending a hand.

The relationship with the Red Lujiao was handled by you; what does it have to do with us?

In the vast sea, the Sea Clan is often fierce and domineering, hating humans for intruding into their territory; it’s an instinctive reaction, the same as humans banding together to attack Sea Clan members coming ashore.

But among them, there are a few who are willing to get close to humans, not distinguishing between species, only individuals.

Knowing what to kill and what to let go, that’s good.

We Sword Cultivators must not regret when the sword is drawn, but we still need friends.”

After pondering, “At that time, I also just happened to notice something was off, but I didn’t know exactly which Sea Clan it was.

If it was an injured Red Lujiao, then it makes sense.

That creature is not just any ordinary member of the Sea Clan; it’s a Great Demon with ancient bloodline, and I estimate it’s not of a low level.

If it hadn’t been injured, you might not have been able to forge such favorable relations.”

“The leech that injured you is extremely rare.

It’s a stroke of tremendous fortune that you managed to resolve it.”

Hou Niao nodded.

Some things are not worth keeping secret; among his Quanzhen peers, even those with the highest realms were within the Tongtian Third Realm, like the three principal officials of Jin City.

As a Golden Core Sword Cultivator, he knew none and thus had no one to consult.

In the Cultivation World, there are many bizarre threats that one cannot fully understand alone; one must seek guidance from others.

For example, Duanmu Chai, the Natural Realm Sea Master of the Outer Sea, has high realm and extensive sea knowledge, naturally making him the best person to ask for advice.

“Brother, is Primordial Energy something hard to come by?”

Duanmu sighed, “You’re fearless because you’re ignorant, so you blunder into success without concern.

If it had been me that encountered that leech, I would probably have to prepare for my own demise.

Primordial Energy is used to create Primordial Beasts, and that’s not an ability that a Golden Core Great Cultivation can possess.

It’s an ability of those who’ve undergone Nascent Transformation, an ancient oddity.

It involves many aspects; not only does one need accumulation in this area, but also a suitable Primordial Soul.

The mysteries behind it are beyond my understanding.

Your adversary used such a method to harm you, which shows a clear intent to kill.

Hence, you had certain reasons for not asking Lu Shilun the truth.

At least it prevents your enemy from making a desperate move out of urgency.”

He looked at Hou Niao, “It’s good that you’re going back to Crab Claw Island.

After all, it’s quiet there, conducive to cultivation.

The first ten years after a cultivator reaches the Upper Realm Tongxuan are crucial, especially for us Sword Cultivators.

There’s basically no chance of accumulating in the background and then seizing control later.

You can see the hints of progress in cultivation and swordsmanship within the first ten years, and it’s usually a fair approximation.

You’ve had the opportunity of Blue Mountain Island, which has significantly advanced your cultivation.

As for swordsmanship, being able to kill several Demon Whales on your own is also commendable.

Immerse yourself in it for a few more years, and you’ll be a strong Sword Cultivator.

The Outer Sea is fraught with disputes, and although you haven’t felt it while alone, sooner or later, you’ll have to get involved.

Once you join the Quanzhen Sect, you can’t avoid these conflicts.

I’ll give you three more years.

After that, as a member of the Quanzhen Sect in the Outer Sea, you must be mentally prepared to participate.”

Hou Niao smiled faintly, “As a member of Quanzhen, I should do my Sword Cultivator duties anytime, anywhere.

Brother, just give the order.”

Duanmu Chai laughed heartily, drained his cup, and leapt into the sky,

“Take that Miss Bai for yourself!

If she’s one of our own brothers, the transactions will be more natural, and there’ll be more trust.

You’re young, so don’t follow in the footsteps of those moral hypocrites who appear virtuous but are full of vile thoughts.

If you like her, just enjoy the moment.

Life is short and the future is uncertain; don’t wait until it’s too late and live with regret.

That’s not the style of a Quanzhen Sword Cultivator.”

Laughing heartily, he had disappeared without a trace, leaving behind the embarrassed Hou Niao and Miss Bai outside the gate, holding a tray and blushing, not knowing whether to enter or to leave.

…The wind shakes the shadows as if they were frozen; the snow’s fragrance seems to embrace.

From the southern branches to the northern ones, unaware that spring is aging.

The fleeting immortal shoots an arrow; who can recognize the beauty of Ice Skin.

The one awakened from the dream of azure silk, amidst the Qingqian pond grass.