Chapter 1991: Heavenly River Counter-Kills

he depths of the cave, black qi swirled menacingly, like a black dragon rolling within, terrifying to behold.Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!Qin Sang carefully prote...Returning to Baoyuan, Qin Sang sorted through his belongings, wanting to make a profit at the auction and trade meet. To do so, he would have to use his previous treasures.

The Qitian Dharma Assembly will open in ten days.

On the third day, the first auction on Lingbao Peak began.

Beforehand, an official had delivered the imperial edict to Treasure Garden. Qin Sang, accompanied by Taiyi and Yulan, arrived as scheduled.

The auction process was unremarkable, and even the finale piece failed to capture Qin Sang's interest.

However, he still made two moves and bought two treasures, both for Tai Yi and Yu Lang.

As for himself, he bought nothing.

By the seventh day, at the second auction, Qin Sang arrived just before time ran out. After taking a look around, he lost interest and left again.

...until the ninth night.

It's time for the child hour.

The restriction of Bao Yuan was triggered, Qin Sang personally went out to greet him, seeing Gu Yun Shou standing outside.

"Master Dao, I reckon you must have had a plentiful harvest these past few days" Gu Yun Shou chuckled.

Gūyún Sōu was busy running around for the Fair of Clearing Skies and Xiǎodòngtiān. These days, he only met with Qín Sāng once.

Seeing Qin Sang sigh, Gu Yun Shou laughed heartily.

He also knew that ordinary businesses and public auctions could hardly provide assistance to cultivators of the Void Refinement stage.

Those people might not have enough cultivation, but their eyesight is sharp. Each of them has eagle eyes, so there aren't that many loopholes to pick up on.

"Master Dao, come with me. Tonight, I will surely ensure you return satisfied!" Gulong Lao gestured for Qin Sang to follow him.

“Oh”

Qin Sang's expression moved slightly, and he quickly followed up, "Is the trading meeting tonight"

"That's right, there are a few more small gatherings coming up, but none of them will be as large or offer as many opportunities as this trade fair. Plus, the host always arranges things very thoughtfully each time, so we don't have to worry too much."

The lonely cloud old man nodded and explained.

Trading conventions among cultivators of the Void Refining realm usually take place on the day before or the first day of the Azure Heavens Dharma Assembly, having become a well-established practice.

This time it is arranged before the Jitian Dharma Assembly.

Tonight, almost all the forces that could arrive have arrived.

According to Gūyún Sōu, this trading event is the most renowned one. Most of the Refining Void cultivators who come to participate in the Jiétían Dharma Assembly will also attend this trading event, making it a small-scale version of the Jiétían Dharma Assembly itself.

The two walked side by side downhill, then ascended a rope bridge, strolling leisurely back and forth across it.

Gulyun Sou explained the process of the trade fair to Qin Sang.

Though it was the middle of the night, the city wasn't completely dark.

The blossoms of the vines served as light sources, emitting a faint glow and scattering amongst the peaks, like thousands upon thousands of flower lamps.

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It may not illuminate every corner, but it adds a touch of tranquility and elegance.

Many cultivators enjoy this atmosphere and deliberately go out of their caves at this time to admire the beautiful night scenery.

On the bridge, people occasionally passed by. After walking for a while, Guyun Souse gently waved his sleeve and cast a spell to conceal the figures of the two.

They were still chatting as they walked, and others could no longer see them.

Finally, Gu Yun Shou led Qin Sang to an unnamed mountain peak. After walking halfway around the mountain, they arrived at a cliff face.

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The stones on the cliff face were jagged and numerous, with three rope bridges spanning the cliff from top to bottom.

They climbed onto the one in the middle. The old man, Gu Yun Shou, counted the flower lanterns on the rattan bridge. When he reached the ninth lantern, he whispered, “This is it.”

As he spoke, he gently tapped the paper lantern.

The lanterns trembled slightly, a lazy voice emanating from within.

"Awoo!"

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The petal cracked open, revealing a baby, like a flower spirit sleeping soundly in the heart of a blossom, just awakened, stretching a big yawn.

The baby was no bigger than a fist, delicately carved and smooth as jade, milky white and incredibly cute. He wore a large red bib, barely covering his private parts, and when he stretched, he accidentally exposed his little bird.

The baby was completely unaware that she had a wardrobe malfunction, blinking her sleepy eyes open.

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The solitary cloud scholar took out a jade pendant from his sleeve and offered it to the baby's mouth.

'Click!'

The baby's eyes lit up, and he swallowed the jade pendant in one gulp. He chewed with gusto, the sound crisp and clear, his mouth full of sweetness.

The baby swallowed the jade pendant and glared at Qin Sang and Gu Yun Shou. Using both hands and feet, it crawled into the center of the flower. Then, the petals suddenly opened wide, like a large mouth, swallowing Qin Sang and Gu Yun Shou.

Having been warned by Gu Yun Shou beforehand, Qin Sang offered no resistance. He simply felt himself falling into darkness, surrounded by nothingness. He had no idea where he was taken.

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Qin Sang couldn't help but glance back. The rear was shrouded in darkness, and the baby had vanished. He couldn't help but be secretly astonished.

He had observed the infant carefully, but could not make out its origins. It did not resemble a flower demon, and he was unsure what kind of creature it was.

Gulong Shous noticed Qin Sang's movements and transmitted his voice, saying: "Daoist, there's no need to look. This old man has seen this kind of flower spirit before, but I still don't know its origins. It must be a special creature raised by the master. It definitely possesses some special divine ability that prevents people from causing trouble at the trading fair."

Even Lian Guoyun, the hermit, couldn't figure out his background. Qin Sang didn't bother trying to guess any more. He thought to himself, "This master is truly enigmatic."

During the conversation, the surrounding environment changed. The faint light dispelled the darkness, and a light mist rose around them. The ground beneath their feet was soft and spongy, like walking on clouds.

In the vast expanse, nothingness prevailed. Then, a burst of brilliance illuminated the space, revealing two sets of stone tables and chairs ahead.

There is a stone plate on each stone table.

The recluse of solitary clouds beckoned Qin Sang to sit down, then took out a jade bead the size of a lychee and placed it on a stone platter.

To attend the trading assembly, each person must pay one spirit treasure in exchange for a seat.

Admission tickets cost a single spiritual treasure, which is astounding.

Luckily, there are no other requirements, just Lingbao quality is fine. It doesn't matter if there's no Tongbao Jue, and the master won't take a cut this time either. We can accept it.

These days, Qin Sang heard some rules.

Although Lingbao is rare, over countless years, some effective trading models have been established.

At Yue Du Bay, even spirit treasures that had lost their owners and lacked the Tong Bao Jue could be purchased, but at a significantly lower price.

Besides, there are also merchants who sell talismans, but it may take a long time to find a suitable buyer.

Then there are the trading gatherings between these Xianxu cultivators.

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Reaching the Lianxu realm, one's magical powers far surpass those of a Yuanying and Heshenshi cultivator. When facing spiritual treasures, they are no longer helpless without the Tongbao Jue as before.

The vast world has given rise to secret arts specifically for taming spirit treasures, but these kinds of techniques are not common. They often require various conditions to be fulfilled when performed, and subduing a spirit treasure is no easy feat.

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Sometimes, expending too much effort to subdue a spiritual treasure may not be worthwhile.

Just like Qin Sang, who killed the ancestor of the Myriad Crows and obtained several spiritual treasures, he didn't even consider subduing them. He would rather forge them himself from scratch, as it would be more suitable for him.

Conversely, spiritual treasures that are similar in nature and possess matching supernatural abilities are easier to subdue.

The cultivators often choose these kinds of spiritual treasures, which is also a kind of 'fate'.

If such a spiritual treasure appeared at this trading meet, Qin Sang would make a move.

Upon hearing this from Gū Yún Shǒu, Qin Sang selected a pair of phoenix-shaped earrings and placed them on the stone platter.

This treasure is called the Double Phoenix Earring, an heirloom of the Black Demon Peng.

Qin Sang was equivalent to having obtained the relics of two cultivators at the Refining Void stage. Besides their own commonly used spiritual treasures, he also had several items they had acquired from enemies, with varying qualities.

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Double Phoenix Earrings are the worst.

A Lingbao was placed upon the stone slab, which then rose on its own and sank into the depths of the mist.

At the same time, Qin Sang noticed that several faint lights appeared in the mist.

In the light sphere, figures seem to be visible, yet they feel as if they are miles away. No matter how hard you try, you can't see them clearly, which is quite peculiar.

The number of light groups is increasing.

Those were all cultivators who participated in the trade fair, and the trade fair took place in this kind of environment.

At Yue Du Bay, cultivators of the refining void realm were mostly familiar with each other's names and deeds.

Some people might think, why not just sit together openly This arrangement seems unnecessarily secretive.

Those who understand the situation in the cultivation world know that this arrangement can avoid a direct clash between good and evil, and some hidden treasures can also be used here.

The premise is that the host family is fair enough.

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"Master Ji Tianzong, you've gone to a lot of trouble."

Qin Sang sighed with emotion.

"Does the Daoist Master also think that the main family is from the Ji Tian Zong" Gu Yun Shou asked.

"If it isn't the Jizhentian Sect, then who else could it be But even with this arrangement, it can't alleviate everyone's concerns," Qin Sang said.

Over so many Dharma assemblies, besides proactively revealing their identities, I haven't heard of anyone else having their identity leaked or being subjected to unwarranted retaliation from the Jitian Sect.

Gu Yun Shuo passed down a voice.

As they spoke, more and more lights flickered within the mist.

There are no maids, nor spirit tea or immortal fruits here. Everyone waits patiently.

Qin Sang closed his eyes and meditated. After a stick of incense, he suddenly felt the mist rippling.

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“Cough!”

An aged voice boomed, "Almost everyone's here. Most of you present aren't new to this gathering, so for the newcomers, old man welcomes you. The rules are simple, needless to say, everyone takes turns speaking, showing off their treasures and stating their requests. Those who are willing to trade will then connect with them. As for whether you conduct transactions on-site or privately arrange a meeting afterward, this old man doesn't concern himself with that..."

“But there’s one point: here, we only discuss the value of treasures, regardless of the stories behind them or any grievances you may have. I don't want any disputes to arise here. Of course, since the trading fair began, there has never been a dispute.”

The tone remained consistently flat, but when everyone heard the last sentence, they were all struck with a chill.

Qin Sang instinctively straightened his body, searching for the source of the sound to no avail, as if it came from all directions.

After thinking it over, I gave up on the idea of waking up the Sky-Eyed Butterfly.

The master's voice paused for a moment, then asked: "Which Taoist friend will start first"

"Let me go first."

A raspy voice came from within one of the orbs.

Gūyún Sǒu shook his head at Cháng Qín's question about the man, indicating he couldn't tell who the person was.

Then the light sphere brightened slightly, and three beams of light shot out, hovering among the many spheres of light. They revealed a sword, a long flute, and a pair of bronze cymbals, all clearly visible.

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These three spiritual treasures, only the Feather Birth Flute possesses the Tongbao Secret. If any fellow Daoist is interested, please exchange them with a spiritual treasure.

Besides, all I ask for is a single piece of Hanhai Mingyu weighing more than seven ounces.

Before the words could even finish, a number of divine senses swept toward Lingbao.

Just as Qin Sang was perceiving the characteristics of these spirit treasures, he heard a voice from a light group beside him: "The Sea-Vast Jade is only produced in the Sinking Jade Sea. It is a second-rank treasure on the Hundred Jade List of the Sinking Jade Sea. It is rare even in the Sinking Jade Sea, and seven taels or more is a rare treasure. What will Daoist Friend exchange for it"

Qin Sang glanced at the ball of light.

As a blacksmith, he naturally had to focus on finding out about special spiritual materials nearby.

East of Yue Du Bay lies the Jade Sea, renowned for producing a variety of spirit jade. It compiles a list known as the "Hundred Jade List."

There are only three kinds of top-grade treasures on the list.

There are six kinds of second-rank treasures, all of which are rare and precious in the world.

It is said that many of the cultivation methods used by cultivators in the Sea of Jade depend on spiritual jade for practice, so the number of spiritual jade that has been lost is even smaller.

That man laughed and said, "This old man has many treasures, but it's inconvenient to display them openly. Daoist friend, if you can take out the Hanhai Mingyu, no matter what conditions, this old man will do his best to satisfy them."

The two of them immediately fell silent, probably to have a private conversation.

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In a short while, the Yusheng Di was traded for another spiritual treasure. The remaining two spiritual treasures without the Tongbao Jue went unasked for.

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Both parties involved in the transaction of the Jade Sea haven't made any moves, it is unknown what agreement they have reached.

Then, the person in the nearby ball of light spoke.

“I have a Chiba Xiankui plant here…”

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The transaction was proceeding in an orderly manner. All were cultivators of the Void Refinement stage, so there was no need for a host to maintain order.

Qin Sang was in high spirits. Though he didn't encounter any spiritual treasures that caught his eye, he was interested in a few kinds of spiritual materials.

However, he should prioritize his own cultivation and not rush into transactions.

One by one they lined up, soon it was Qin Sang and Gu Yun Shou's turn.

Qin Sang felt a gaze gathering on him. With a slight movement of his mind, the Qianjun Ring jumped out with a few streaks of light.

Each luminous orb contained a spirit treasure, including the Eternal Lamp used by the ancestor of the Dark Falcon, known as the Soul-Extinguishing Lamp.

This is the treasured spiritual treasure of the ancestor Minggu, and among the spiritual treasures appearing today, it can be ranked among the best.

There are two more items, whose quality is not inferior to the Soul-Extinguishing Lamp, even surpassing it. They are relics of the Black Demon Roc.

As the three spiritual treasures appeared, Gu Yun Old Man's expression shifted slightly, his resolve to ally with Qin Sang solidifying even further.

"My request is for methods that can summon the power of the stars, gathering starlight to descend upon the mortal realm. This encompasses any means: spirit treasures, spirit formations, spirit talismans, Taoist techniques—even if a fellow cultivator has cultivated such arts, please share!"

The Soul-Extinguishing Lamp appeared, causing a slight ripple in the air. Qin Sang seemed oblivious, his voice calm as he put forth his request.

After a brief silence, messages came pouring in.

Most are asking what these spirit treasures are traded for.

Unfortunately, no one could meet Qin Sang's needs.

Just when Qin Sang felt disappointed, a sharp voice came in.

"Heh heh, that old zombie Minggu must have died at the hands of my friend, right"

Qin Sang remained silent, his voice cold as he replied: "What do you mean by that, Daoist Do you want to avenge that demon"

"Haha..."

The sharp laughter seemed to pierce eardrums, "Old zombie died a miserable death, I'm overjoyed beyond measure. What interests me is that the old zombie had a powerful secret art, which should have fallen into your hands, Daoist friend, right"

This person must be talking about the Lifespan Reversal Wheel, which is the pinnacle secret art of the Corpse Devil Dao. The difficulty of cultivation is extremely high. Although its power is immense, Qin Sang can only admire it in awe.

At that moment, Gūyún Sōu's eyes flickered as if he had thought of something.

“This person must be Zhen Laomo from Wanluo Island. When the ancestor of Minggu, an old man, returned one time, he obtained news of a powerful secret technique and leaked it for no reason. It is very likely that it was spread by Zhen Laomo. Now it seems that they may have had a dispute back then…”

At this time, seeing Qin Sang's prolonged silence, the other party couldn't contain themselves and took the initiative to say: "I know a kind of spirit array called the Tianhe Reversal Killing Array, which is a killing array of the Starry Dao, but it's not in my hands. If you give me that secret art, I'll help you obtain this array."

Please: m.lvsewx of me also has a piece of jade, called the Xuanjia Fu.Could the cultivator with the hooked nose that Qin Sang had killed be related to this transformed demon But he didn't seek revenge against the ma...