Painting of the Nine Immortals

There were three places inside the Shang Qing Sect that were extremely busy. One was the Hall of Mission, where everyone who assigned and accepted missions have to go to. The other was the Hall of Lecture, where many cultivators went to initiate discussions and debate regarding interesting matters.

The last place would be the Hall of Exchange.

Just like its name suggested, this place was where the Shang Qing Sect sold their mysterious treasures. Whether they were the highest level of spiritual treasures or the lowest level of objects, they all could come here to exchange them.

This was why Ling Xian had come here after leaving Dong Fang Bi’s home.

What he was planning on getting was the Shang Qing Technique, the most valuable inheritance of the Shang Qing Sect.

Even though there were various treasures that made his heart thump on the exchange program, the thing he was most interested in remained this unparalleled technique.

Legend had it that this technique was not created by one of the ancestors of Shang Qing. Instead, it originates from a powerhouse. Of course, this was just a rumor and there was no confirmation if this was a fact.

However, the powerfulness of this technique was something everyone in Yuezhou could agree on. Though it is merely a technique, once practiced and perfected, it could transform a cultivator completely and make them insanely strong.

When he was inside the Hidden Territory, Ling Xian had wanted to practice this technique. Sadly, all of the upper management of the Shang Qing Sect knew that he was destined to be lured by Yu Wu Xiu, and thus, did not pass the technique to him.

He also never acquired enough contribution points, therefore he couldn’t get it himself.

Thus, when he once again arrived at the Shang Qing Sect, he set two missions to himself.

The first one was to acquire the great fortune that once appeared inside the Shang Qing Sect. The second one was to practice the Shang Qing Technique.

He had vowed to achieve these two goals even if he would die!

The Sun was setting, and it was night time.

An eerie and large palace was standing tall off the ground. Similar to a ferocious ancient beast, it gave everyone the feeling of seriousness.

The wave of people before the palace was moving none stop. Though it was already night time, many cultivators were still entering and exiting. From this, it became obvious how much attraction this grand palace held towards the Shang Qing Sect’s cultivators.

What could they do? This place was nicknamed the most prosperous place in the Shang Qing Sect. Everyone had imagined just how much fun it would be to completely steal this palace empty.

Ling Xian was no exception.

More than once, he imagined sucking the Palace of Exchange dry. Pity though, unless he was powerful enough to destroy the entire Shang Qing Sect, there was no way he could steal everything.

“I sure want to put you inside my storage pouch and leave just like that.”

Standing before the entrance to the palace, Ling Xian couldn’t help but exclaim. Then, he marched forward and entered right in.

This palace was extremely wide and was divided into three sections. One was targeted towards those with completion leveled cultivation or above, one was just for foundational leveled cultivators, and the last one was for those of the meditational level.

Because of the limitations of this clone, Ling Xian could only enter the section for meditational cultivators.

Therefore, he walked straight into the section for meditational cultivators and saw 10 different counters before him. They were all exchange windows.

Before every single counter, there was a long line. At first glance, there were at least a few hundred people.

“What can I do. I will have to line up.”

Sighing helplessly, Ling Xian randomly chose a line to line up behind and waited patiently.

Just like that, time passed by little by little. After about half an hour, it was finally his turn.

At this, Ling Xian faintly smiled and took out his token from his pouch in order to get the Shang Qing Technique.

Just then, an extremely giant and masculine man suddenly appeared before him and pushed his own token into the exchange window.

This sudden event startled everyone. The lady responsible for this line was a little stunned and did not accept this person’s token right away.

“Cutting the line?”

Ling Xian raised an eyebrow, not happy about this. This was the first time someone budged before him. The way he did it was also extremely rude, naturally, it triggered Ling Xian’s anger.

Just when he was about to say something about it, the masculine man spoke first.

“What are you staring at? Have you not seen someone budge in before?”

The man’s face was very meaty and there was a giant scar on his left cheek. He looked extremely evil and difficult to deal with.

Everyone here frowned but didn’t say anything. After all, this wasn’t happening to them, naturally, they weren’t going to get involved.

“Hehe, if you keep on watching, I will gauge your eyes out.”

The man snickered and revealed his mouthful of yellow teeth. To the lady behind the window, he said, “And you, stop staring. Quickly process the exchange.”

Hearing this, the woman revealed a disgusted look. However, she was a little scared off by this person’s unfriendly look. Therefore, she extended a hand to take over the person’s token.

Just then, a very ordinary voice arose and forced her hand to subconsciously pause while in midair.

“Hold up.”

Ling Xian’s expression was calm and nobody could tell if he was happy or sad. He slapped the giant man’s shoulder, “Budging isn’t a good habit to have. I hope you can line up quietly like everyone else is doing here.”

“Line up quietly?”

The man laughed and turned around to check out this ordinary looking man. He said in disdain, “Whether I cut the line or line up, is not something you have a say in.”

“If you are budging someone else, then, of course, I wouldn’t care.”

Ling Xian spoke softly and his gaze looked cold, “But you budged before me. This is angering me.”

“So what you are angry? You think you can kill me?”

The man snickered again as he looked up and down Ling Xian’s skinny body, “Young man, to be budged by me should be an honor for you. if you say anything more, I will disable you.”

“An honor?”

Ling Xian’s eyes turned cold. Budging was wrongdoing, yet when this man talked about it, it became an honor. Just how nonsensical was this?

But, he was far too lazy to fight against someone like this. Therefore, he patiently continued, “I suggest you move away. Or else I can’t guarantee what I will do next.”

“Haha, this is so funny.”

The giant man laughed and pointed at Ling Xian with his finger. He continued in his careless tone, “Buddy, I am in a good mood today, or else you would be dead by now. If you have some brain, then hurry and get the f!ck out of here. Or else I promise you that you won’t see tomorrow’s Sun.”

There were two possibilities as to what he meant, one, he wanted Ling Xian dead. Two, he wanted Ling Xian blinded. Regardless of what he meant, they were both really ruthless.

This person was extremely rude. He budged and did it in such an arrogant manner. Now, he was threatening Ling Xian. Anyone in this situation would be furious.

Therefore, Ling Xian was enraged.

His expression cooled down as he stared at the giant man, “I have given you the opportunity. Since you don’t know how to treasure it, then don’t blame me.”

“Fella, you dare to threaten me? I guess you are tired of living.”

Laughing, the giant man tightened his hands into fists and his knuckles cracked. “Then, I will fulfill your wish.”

He then attacked abruptly, creating a wave of wind that surprised everyone.

However, against this person’s violent attack, Ling Xian did not move. He too unleashed a fist. Qi of the tenth level poured out of him and wiped out the giant man before him.

BANG!

After a dull crash, the entire palace quieted down. All gazes were now on Ling Xian subconsciously.