C30 (1/2)

The icy-cold killing intent raged in the cave for a long time before gradually dissipating.

Zhou Qing exhaled the impure breath as his state of mind gradually calmed down.

After concealing the traces of cultivation, he suddenly thought of something and with a slight thought, seven storage rings appeared in his palm.

During the battle at the canyon, Zhou Qing's harvest was not small.

Apart from the demon blood essence and the Dragon Eagle Egg, he had also taken down the storage rings of Yang Qilong and the six people from the Heavy Sword Sect.

Zhou Qing didn't have much hope towards Yang Qilong, the rogue cultivator, and the four Heavy Sword Sect disciples' storage rings. To put it bluntly, these few people were all poor, and even if they had some wealth, it would just be icing on the cake for him.

The Young Clan Master of the Heavy Sword Sect and Wu Tong were the big shots!

Sure enough, after a careful count, Zhou Qing was overjoyed.

After plundering the storage rings of Yang Qilong and the other four disciples, he had collected a total of three thousand gold coins, twenty Soul Concentrating Pills, and several other miscellaneous elixirs and medicines.

The combined wealth of these five individuals was only around 3200 gold. As for the Young Clan Master alone, his wealth was already around 6000 gold. The only thing lacking in beauty was that this person was a Spirit Opening cultivator. He only had several dozen Soul Concentrating Pills on him, while he had nearly a hundred Spirit Opening Pills.

As for Wu Tong, he was a noble elder of a sect. He had over ten thousand gold coins in his storage ring, nearly sixty Soul Concentrating Pills and a low rank magical equipment heavy sword.

These gains caused Zhou Qing's wealth to rise once more. In total, there were more than 120,000 gold and silver, and around 460 Soul Concentrating Pills. Compared to a normal Soul Condensation cultivator, he was already considered to be extremely wealthy.

They set out on their journey back to White Ridge City.

Four days had passed and Song Zixuan was about to set off. She was personally escorted by Sai Baifeng to Iron Core City.

As they were about to part, Zhou Qing did not rush to consolidate his cultivation. Instead, he spent half a day telling the little girl about the things she needed to pay attention to as he handed her a storage ring.

Spirit Opening Pills, Soul Concentrating Pills, two high-grade inscriptions, and dozens of talismans … Anything that Song Zixuan could use in the future, Zhou Qing had kept in this storage ring.

The next day, in front of Wan An Inn …

”Little girl, it's time to go.” Zhou Qing rubbed Song Zixuan's hair, unwilling to part with her. The latter had long cried until tears fell from her face, pulling on his clothes, unwilling to leave.

”Listen to what Sister Feng has to say on the way. When we reach Iron Core City, you must train diligently, okay?”

After exhorting a few more things, Song Zixuan finally sobbed and nodded, ”Big brother Evergreen, you promised me that you would come visit me when you're free. You must come …”

Zhou Qing smiled and nodded. After conversing with Sai Baifeng for a while, he finally followed the two of them and left.

Only after the two figures had disappeared from the city gate did he put away the faint smile on his face, his gaze somewhat complicated.

The path of cultivation was one of defying the heavens. Moreover, one's enemies were everywhere. If one wanted to be safe and sound, how could it be easy?

”I wonder when we will meet again …”

As Zhou Qingyu spoke, he shook his head to cut off his train of thoughts. Right now, his priority was to become stronger.

When he first entered the Soul Condensation stage, he needed a large amount of Soul Concentrating Pills to strengthen his cultivation, but after giving most of them to Song Zixuan, he didn't have much left.

After a moment of thought, Zhou Qing turned and walked back to the Wan An Chamber of Commerce. He wanted to buy a few hundred Soul Concentrating Pills, so he was prepared.

Through the Heaven's Eye Formation, they entered the Thousand An Trading Company.

”Young Master Song, what do you need?”

Seeing Zhou Qing walk in, the middle-aged man in uniform behind the counter immediately smiled and took the initiative to speak.

This person was the same shop assistant who had previously received Zhou Qing. During this period of time, the latter and Supervisor Sai had been very close. With his meticulous mind, he had long since seen through Zhou Qing's extraordinary character, so he didn't dare to slight him.

”Sell some things and buy another 300 Soul Concentrating Pills.”

Zhou Qing took out all the magic tools, spiritual herbs, and pills that he had not been able to use. In an instant, he occupied more than half of the counter's space.

”We need an estimate. Young Master Song, please wait for a moment.”

While he was waiting in the chamber of commerce, Zhou Qing swept his gaze across the hall and couldn't help but furrow his brows.

It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or a major event, but in this period of time, the flow of people in White Ridge City increased.

Just now, with a casual sweep, he saw a total of three peak Spirit Condensation cultivators and even an early stage Spirit Realm mage. Their auras were very strong.

”Master Song, the appraiser gave us a price of eight thousand gold. Look …”

The efficiency of the company was extremely high, and the shop assistant quickly returned with an offer of 8,000 gold. Zhou Qing muttered to himself for a moment before agreeing, handing the Demon Hunt Squad over to him.

After operating for a moment, the latter smiled and returned the storage ring and Demon Hunt Squad Token, ”Sir Song, these are the three hundred Soul Concentrating Pills that you wanted. Deducting three thousand gold, the remaining five thousand gold has been deposited into your Demon Hunt Squad Token.”

Zhou Qing nodded, and just as he was about to receive the goods, the clerk suddenly reminded him, ”The auction of Wan An will be held in two days' time in White Ridge City. If Sir Song needs anything, you can come in with a Demon Hunt.”

Auction?

Zhou Qing's heart skipped a beat and he asked, ”Do you have any medicines or pills for refining meridians?”

After breaking through to the early stage of Soul Formation, he gained more control over his body and found some problems he hadn't noticed before.

Although the Solidified Blood Lotus had temporarily restored his meridians, his current rapid cultivation speed was too taxing for his body. At most, he would only be able to break through to the early stage of Spirit Opening and even the peak of the Spirit Condensation realm.

Therefore, he had no choice but to prepare for a rainy day and pave the way for his future cultivation as soon as possible.

”Yes, Pulse Forging Pill!”

The shop assistant pondered for a moment before nodding his head with certainty.

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up. For the sake of this Pulse Tempering Pill, he also needed to take a look at this auction.

With a word of thanks, Zhou Qing was just about to turn around and leave when a slightly surprised and moving female voice resounded in his ears.