Chapter 657: Profi (2/2)

Aside from some very strong bandits, loose cultivators generally did not have much wealth. The logic was simple to understand. If they had a lot of resources, they would not need to risk their life to plunder others everywhere.

Furthermore, since loose cultivators were not in any sects, the prices of Medicinal Pills were much higher for them. For example, in the Supreme Sky Sect, one spent only fifty thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones to obtain an Inferior Grade Quintessence Gathering Pill, but outside, the price would exceed two hundred thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones.

As for the Spirit Gathering Pearls that the sect gave out for free, these were rare treasures for loose cultivators. Even if they had enough Spirit Stones, they would have difficulty buying them.

As loose cultivators, they lived from hand to mouth. They did not know when they would end up dying at the hands of cultivators. So, they usually lived in the moment, spending whatever they had.

However, there were exceptions to everything. Occasionally, there would be news of someone killing a loose cultivator and obtaining an unexpected fortune.

However, such a matter was not likely to happen to Xiao Chen today. Out of the seven spatial rings, he already opened six of them. In the end, there was nothing remarkable in them.

Actually, there were a few thousand-year-old Spirit Herbs worth several thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones and many Yellow Ranked and Profound Ranked Martial Techniques.

Upon consideration, he concluded that these should be the wealth they had obtained and split after robbing the two big clans of Dingshui City.

Given Dingshui City’s size and location, it was easy to imagine how much savings the four big clans had.

The only point of consolation was that all six of them had some Superior Grade Spirit Stones. All combined, there were more than a hundred thousand.

Because Xiao Chen had used most of his Superior Grade Spirit Stones to buy Quintessence Gathering Pills, this windfall had somewhat solved his problems.

Finally, Xiao Chen looked at the final spatial ring, which was the spatial ring of the one-eyed man, the leader of the Seven Black Wind Killers. He had also been the strongest of the group.

It was likely that the one-eyed man had more than the other six combined.

With some anticipation, Xiao Chen checked the last spatial ring with his Spiritual Sense. He scanned through the place briefly and obtained a rough idea of its contents.

It had over two hundred thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones, more than twenty Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls, one Inferior Grade Quintessence Gathering Pill, and a peak Medicinal Pill that could instantly replenish Quintessence.

Xiao Chen smiled faintly. At least there is some profit. Altogether, he gained four hundred thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones. The twenty Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls were an unexpected bonus.

Right now, he lacked Inferior Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls the most. Only the surging Spiritual Energy in the Spirit Gathering Pearls could speed up his cultivation. Superior Grade Spirit Stones were merely useful as currency.

After tidying up everything, Xiao Chen reviewed the battle earlier as he traveled, identifying whatever he could improve on.

This was the first time he had tried using the final attack of the Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop against many people simultaneously. The effects it achieved surpassed his expectations.

Based on his estimation, this Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop should be an Inferior Grade Heaven Ranked Martial Technique. Its grade was much lower than Return of the Azure Dragon, but the effects were similar. Furthermore, it did not exhaust as much Quintessence.

In the future, Xiao Chen could use the Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop as his finishing move and keep Return of the Azure Dragon as his trump card.

A Heaven Ranked Martial Technique was different from an Earth Ranked Martial Technique. It required continuous comprehension and practice. Every time it improved, the might displayed would be completely different.

However, an Earth Ranked Martial Technique already reached its peak, no matter how hard one practiced it. It could only reach a level similar to that of the Four Season Saber Technique at most. Its potential was limited because the technique was created based on Essence.

As for a Heaven Ranked Martial Technique, it could be improved continuously, as it was based on Quintessence. Even when one broke through to Martial Sage, they could continue using it until peak Martial Sage and it would still be relevant.

Xiao Chen muttered softly to himself, “At this moment, I can only use thirty percent of the Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop. There is still much room for improvement. However, this name is rather horrible. In the future, when I have time, I should change it to a nicer sounding name.”

The original move was called Sea of Fire Sword Light Chop, then it was changed to Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop, which sounded rather ordinary.

Along the way, while Xiao Chen looked relaxed, he was not. He continuously simulated the Sea of Lightning Saber Light Chop in his mind, making all sorts of alterations.

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Four days later, the majestic Sky Mound City was already within his vision. Xiao Chen found himself speeding up involuntarily.

When he passed a forest, he could not help but frown slightly. He had gone past this forest before; it was a location that he would definitely traverse going to Sky Mound City.

This forest did not have any strong Spirit Beasts in it, only some ordinary birds and beasts. Logically, there should not be any danger.

However, he had distinctly felt some killing intent earlier. That killing intent disappeared very quickly, hidden very well.

Xiao Chen had always been very confident in his senses. So, he immediately sent out his Spiritual Sense and searched the forest.

“Strange, I clearly felt some killing intent earlier. How come my Spiritual Sense cannot find anything?” Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense and revealed an expression of suspicion.

In the Kunlun Realm, there was a greater suppression on cultivators. Cultivators could fly, but they would be slower than they would be in the lower realm. Furthermore, they would exhaust much more Quintessence.

If the situation was not critical, most cultivators would not fly for long periods of time. After thinking for a moment, Xiao Chen eventually decided to continue on as previously planned.