Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 612: The Direct Disciple from the Mysterious Sect_1

Chapter 612: Chapter 612: The Direct Disciple from the Mysterious Sect_1

"If he doesn’t come, our treasure appraisal event will be a waste of effort," Zhuo Qian said.

At this moment, a man who had been on stage carefully examining the bone armor for a long time suddenly spoke loudly, "This piece of bone armor indeed has some history, can anyone in the audience identify it?"

The man had frost-white temples but looked just over forty years old and had an extraordinary aura.

As soon as he spoke, he immediately drew the attention of many, and both Zhuo Qian and Zhuo Kun headed towards the stage, suspicious if this person was Su Chengyu using a Disguise Talisman.

After all, Su Chengyu was a cultivator. It would be hard for Martial Artists to change their faces, but for cultivators who mastered transformation spells, this was not difficult.

"Does this gentleman recognize this item?" Zhuo Kun asked.

The man responded, "To determine what it is specifically, further study is needed. But I can determine it to be a fragment of an ancient artifact. The inscriptions on the bone armor are not any known historical texts, indicating it to be a relic from the Remote Ancient Era."

The Zhuo family had already determined that the bone armor was an object from the ancient era through their many years of research. Hence, they weren’t surprised when the man revealed this.

However, the revelation stirred up discussions among the onlookers. Relics from the ancient times were rare, and many people knew little about that era since there were no written records.

"How shall we address you, sir?" Zhuo Qian asked, growing increasingly suspicious of the man’s identity.

The man laughed and declared, "I am Xuemen’s direct disciple, Tu Qianjue."

The announcement of his identity caused quite a stir.

Xuemen is the most prestigious of the eight sects and holds an eminent position, despite its declining influence over thousands of years. Xuemen’s direct disciples all possess the strength of the Martial King Realm and are proficient in Xuemen Sect Skills. They are stronger than Martial Artists of the same grade and have unpredictable and profound methods.

"It is truly an honor to have a strong practitioner from Xuemen visit. Our humble Zhuo family is filled with joy!"

Recognizing the significance of the visitor, Zhuo Qian showed his respect to Tu Qianjue with a salute.

"I was in Suifeng for some business and just happened to come across your appraisal event. I came over to join in on the fun. This object is a magical artifact, unusable for non-cultivators. As the Zhuo family has held onto it as a family heirloom, I presume you haven’t yet figured out how to use it," Tu Qianjue said, descending from the stage with pride as a direct disciple of Xuemen.

"If Elder Tu could provide guidance and help the Zhuo family unravel its mysteries, we would be extremely grateful," said Zhuo Qian.

Their treasure appraisal event would not be a loss for the Zhuo family this time, even if they couldn’t lure out Su Chengyu, as long as someone could unravel the secrets of the bone armor.

Tu Qianjue laughed, "I have already made it clear. This artifact can’t be used by non-cultivators. Even if I tell you how to use it, does the Zhuo family have a cultivator who can operate it?"

"This..."

Zhuo Qian’s face turned slightly awkward. Tu Qianjue continued, "Keeping this artifact is a waste in your hands! I would like to propose a trade with the Zhuo family: goods for goods. The Zhuo family can set the terms of the trade. Martial Arts Secret Manuals or Spirit Pills would do."

As a direct disciple of Xuemen, Tu Qianjue was quite affluent, exhibiting a boisterous air of wealth.

"The family heirloom is not something that we can trade lightly," Zhuo Qian declined.

Tu Qianjue frowned, obviously displeased. "This artifact is of no use in your hands. Why must you keep it to yourself? Besides, once the word gets out that I’ve identified it, it might attract the covetous eyes of other powerful individuals. Others might not be willing to trade fairly like me but will choose to seize it by force."

Tu Qianjue’s words, laden with a veiled threat and warning, were clear to Zhuo Qian.

"Elder Tu has a point. If you can offer a Heaven-level martial arts secret book and ten Earth-level Elixirs in exchange, I’ll agree to the trade," said Zhuo Qian.

Zhuo Qian’s demand was extremely exorbitant, shocking everyone present.

A Heavenly-level martial arts secret book was incredibly precious and impossible to value. Only genuine, wealthy families possessed such a secret book passed down through generations. Earth-level Elixirs were even rarer. Asking for ten immediately was a clear indication that Zhuo Qian was not interested in making a deal, hoping Tu Qianjue would back off willingly.

The disguised Su Chengyu was present in the Zhuo Residence, unrecognized by anyone under the effect of the Disguise Talisman.

The original plan of Su Chengyu was to create chaos later and seize the Hongmeng Book amid the confusion. But now an unexpected disciple of Xuemen had appeared.

Although Tu Qianjue failed to identify the true identity of the bone armor, relics from the ancient times were priceless, and he was determined to acquire it.

The situation had suddenly turned complicated, forcing Su Chengyu to hold off any immediate action while watching the developments.

He was now hoping for a clash between Tu Qianjue and the Zhuo family. If they were to fight, he could seize the opportunity to snatch the Hongmeng Book.

Just as he expected, Tu Qianjue’s face darkened upon hearing Zhuo Qian’s words. He said coldly, "You do dare to ask for a lot! This piece of bone armor is only a fragment of a magical artifact. It’s not worth a Heaven-level martial arts secret book, let alone Earth-level Elixirs. Ridiculous!"

"The value of ancient artifacts is immeasurable. These are my terms. Trades are voluntary. If Elder Tu can’t produce suitable items in exchange, we have nothing further to discuss. And if anyone covets this item and wants to seize it, they’re welcome to try. The Zhuo family is not a pushover."

Zhuo Qian displayed the aura of the head of Danyang’s first martial arts family, completely undeterred by Tu Qianjue’s threats.

The audience knew that the Zhuo family had a Ninth Grade Martial King patriarch. Unless attacked by a Martial Saint, who would dare to offend the Zhuo family?

Tu Qianjue didn’t dare to seize the artifact by force either. His strength was far inferior to that of the Zhuo family’s patriarch. Even relying on Xuemen Sect Skills, he wouldn’t prevail.

A Ninth Grade Martial King wasn’t just for show.

"Don’t misunderstand. I was only kindly reminding you. As a direct disciple of Xuemen, why would I resort to such lowly acts as seizing someone else’s heirlooms?"

Intimidated by the Zhuo family patriarch’s reputation, Tu Qianjue was forced to lower his stance. He didn’t dare snatch the artifact now, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t dare in the future. He planned to report to his master, an elder of Xuemen, when he returned. If the elder was interested in the artifact, then the Zhuo family would have to hand it over when he personally arrived.

Tu Qianjue wasn’t in a hurry for the time being and didn’t intend to burn his bridges.

Seeing that a fight was unlikely to break out, Su Chengyu felt a bit disappointed and had to secretly plan something else.