Chapter 8: Spirit Pavilion, Arrogant Jiang Ren (2/2)

Jiang Ren’s face slightly twisted with a fierce expression, revealing an unwilling look, but in front of Elder Xuanji, he ultimately did not dare to say anything.

This person was a big shot in the Nascent Soul Realm, and his cultivation far surpassed Jiang Ren’s!

“This young friend Ning Wuxie, why have you come here?”

Seeing Jiang Ren remain silent, Elder Xuanji turned to ask Ning Wuxie.

Jiang Ren, who felt angry and conflicted inside, immediately raised his head and glared at Ning Wuxie when he heard the name.

“The younger generation wishes to seek a formation that can conceal aura.”

“Conceal aura?”

“What use does a Refining Qi need for a formation to conceal aura? Do you have any treasures on you that you fear being coveted?”

Ning Wuxie chuckled and casually patted Xuan’er’s head.

“The path of cultivation is difficult, and it is indeed against the heavens. There are still evil people lurking in the world, so being cautious is not excessive.”

“Hahaha, quite mysterious.”

Elder Xuanji laughed heartily, appreciating the way Ning Wuxie spoke. Although young, he did not give off the impression of a youth who complained without reason.

However, Jiang Ren, who stood nearby, grew increasingly displeased, glaring at Ning Wuxie with disdain and anger.

“Well then, young friend Wuxie, what grade of formation do you wish to exchange for? I have several Mortal Grade formations that can conceal the aura, as well as a few Spiritual Grade and Immortal Grade ones. It just depends on whether you have enough spirit stones.”

Spirit stones were precious stones mined from the earth that contained spiritual power, serving as hard currency for cultivators.

“The younger generation wishes to boldly inquire about the highest grade formation here,” Ning Wuxie said.

The awakening of the Divine Spiritual Body was no small matter. In the history of the Human Sect, since the beginning of cultivation, there had only been a handful of recorded Divine Spiritual Bodies.

These individuals were all exceptional talents; some stood out as legends, while others led trends for thousands of years. Ultimately, none failed to break through the void and ascend to greater and broader worlds.

Thus, the secrets of the Divine Spiritual Body had never been thoroughly explored. However, when Ning Wuxie saw the great laws surrounding Xuan’er, he immediately understood that the mystery and power of the Divine Spiritual Body far exceeded his previous imagination!

Therefore, as he said, being cautious was not excessive, and it was essential to use the highest grade formation. Otherwise, it would be difficult to conceal Xuan’er’s awakening and aura!

Upon hearing Ning Wuxie’s words, both Elder Xuanji and Jiang Ren were taken aback.

“You?! A mere Refining Qi, what do you need a high-grade formation for? Can you afford it?!”

“Are you here to make a fool of Elder Xuanji?!”

Jiang Ren blurted out, unable to hide his contempt.

Elder Xuanji’s long eyebrows furrowed: “Jiang Ren, did I not tell you to step back?”

Jiang Ren’s arrogance immediately froze, and he hurriedly bowed again.

“Uh… the younger generation, this is not about worrying that this insignificant Refining Qi might deceive you, Elder, from a wealthy family…”

“You also said he is a mere Refining Qi. How can he deceive you but not deceive me?!”

Elder Xuanji’s displeasure deepened upon hearing this.

“No, no, no, the younger generation absolutely did not mean that…”

Jiang Ren’s head nearly buried itself into the ground, his face filled with fear and trepidation.

Elder Xuanji wanted to say more to drive him out, but after considering the power behind him, he ultimately let out a cold snort.

He calmed his expression and turned to Ning Wuxie: “Young friend, I do not wish to discourage you, but the truth is, as Jiang Ren said, it will be difficult for you to afford it.”

“I do have Immortal Grade formations here that can isolate all auras within the formation, even Mahayana Realm cultivators would find it hard to probe. The value is…”

“Eighty thousand spirit stones.”

Upon hearing this, even Ning Wuxie was shocked.

Eighty thousand, that was far too expensive.

Ning Wuxie actually knew that the true Immortal Grade formations were worth much more than this price, often reaching several hundred thousand. The reason this particular formation was cheaper was that it was merely a crafted formation, with a low level and small range, and it had no combat function.

But even so, eighty thousand was still an astronomical price for him at that moment.

“The younger generation understands. I hope the senior can hold it for me. Within half a month, Ning Wuxie will definitely come to exchange.”

“Hehe, that is certainly no problem. Such a precious formation is rarely exchanged for.” Elder Xuanji waved his hand with a smile.

Seeing him say this, Ning Wuxie felt relieved. The next mission was to gather money.

In Hermit Valley, various missions were often released, coming from sect organizations or other loose cultivators, even from the Hermit Valley officials, involving searching for items, hunting monsters, gathering herbs, and other cultivation-related missions.

For Ning Wuxie, the simplest mission was hunting monsters.

However, even with his current monstrous cultivation speed and the seven-colored True Essence condensed with Xuan’er’s help, gathering eighty thousand spirit stones within half a month was still somewhat challenging.

Ning Wuxie thought that if it really did not work out, he could take on a job involving killing, which could yield hundreds or thousands in one go.

He took Xuan’er’s hand, intending to leave after paying his respects.

But at that moment, Jiang Ren, who had remained silent after being reprimanded, suddenly spoke up.

“Elder Xuanji, I just remembered that my senior sister also urgently needs a formation to conceal aura. Please exchange that Immortal Grade formation with me.”

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