Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Oppression

Jiang Hao found a spot and sold five Healing Talismans and some Ten Thousand Swords Talismans before closing his stall.

It had to be said that talismans were easy to sell at this time.

In a few days, supply would likely exceed demand.

Then, he wouldn’t sell many talismans in a day.

After careful calculation, Jiang Hao found he had accumulated nineteen hundred spirit stones.

He should be able to buy a fairly good magical treasure.

Preferably one that would be suitable for both Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages.

After looking around, Jiang Hao saw many magical treasures and some long sabers, but most were mediocre.

The occasional ones suitable for Golden Core were exorbitantly priced.

Nineteen hundred spirit stones couldn’t buy any of them.

Moreover, some merchants were too greedy, asking for over a thousand for treasures like the Shadow Saber.

He also encountered tea leaves, and to his surprise, someone was selling Azure Red Sky for one thousand spirit stones per tael.

That was one hundred per mace, the same price as the Red Sleeve Fragrance.

The seller claimed it was a chance find and only had five taels left.

Jiang Hao glanced at it and walked away; although he had never seen Azure Red Sky, the color was worse than the Red Sleeve Fragrance he had bought.

He didn’t want to take the risk.

Who knew how the woman would react to fake tea? It would truly be like paying to suffer.

Better to buy something cheaper to get by for now.

“Speaking of which, that woman has never mentioned her name, and it seems I haven’t tried to identify her in a long time.”

The first time he tried to identify her, she was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and he couldn’t identify anything.

Now that he was at the mid-stage of Golden Core, his divine abilities should have strengthened with his cultivation.

Perhaps he could identify something.

For a moment, Jiang Hao was looking forward to her arrival.

If he could identify something, it meant the stronger he was, the more he could learn about her.

Now we’re just waiting for the other party to come over.

The market is bustling, with most goods related to Tianqing Mountain, and some outsiders are setting up stalls.

Some people from unknown sects make Jiang Hao feel threatened.

Their cultivation levels vary, including Golden Core, Foundation Establishment, and even Qi Refining practitioners.

However, Qi Refining cultivators are only found on the fringes.

Higher levels are rarely seen.

After all, not many Golden Cores have been spotted.

The higher the cultivation, the fewer the people in the market.

Halfway through, Jiang Hao suddenly stops, drawn to a stall nearby.

The vendors are two men who appear to be in their late twenties, and upon seeing someone take interest, they immediately show a merchant’s humble smile.

“Fellow Daoist, would you like to take a look?”

There aren’t many items on the stall, just three magical treasures, including a spirit sword that’s fairly decent.

There’s also a very ordinary shield.

These aren’t worth paying attention to, but what Jiang Hao is interested in is a saber lying in the middle, with a black body and a white blade.

Judging from the material and craftsmanship, it’s several grades higher than the Shadow Saber he has used before.

Although it’s still at the Foundation Establishment level, the material and craftsmanship bonuses allow it to barely catch up to a Golden Core magical treasure.

It could be considered high-grade among Foundation Establishment items.

“How much for this saber?” Jiang Hao picks up the black saber and examines it for a moment before asking.

It’s indeed a good saber.

Suitable to be his sidearm.

“This Black Fox saber is the work of a famous craftsman, and it’s quite expensive.”

“However, we brothers are in a hurry to sell it, so let’s say three thousand.” Li Fei, with a sharp chin and monkey cheeks, whispers.

Hearing this, Jiang Hao frowns slightly. He doesn’t have enough money.

Three thousand is actually a very fair price, even somewhat cheap. At Xingchen Building, this saber would cost upwards of four thousand.

Among Foundation Establishment items, it’s rare to find something better than this saber.

Jiang Hao feels a certain heaviness to it.

It’s worth buying.

After some thought, he decides to use talismans as collateral.

He has five Healing Talismans and twenty Hundred Thousand Swords Talismans.

These could be mortgaged for several hundred.

Plus some elixirs, that should be enough.

“Does the fellow Daoist seem to be having some difficulties? It’s getting late, and we’d like to leave early. How about we reduce the price by another five hundred?”

At this point, the short-haired Hong Lai speaks up, seeming eager to sell.

This sudden price drop displeases Li Fei, but he just sighs without speaking.

Jiang Hao finds this strange. Is this a steal?

He’s picked up a high-grade magical treasure at a bargain.

It’s been so long and it hasn’t sold, which seems to be good luck on his part.

Without further hesitation, he proposes to use talismans as collateral.

The vendors are a bit hesitant, but when they hear about the Healing Talismans and Hundred Thousand Swords Talismans, they readily agree.

The deal is finally made for one thousand nine hundred spirit stones, five Healing Talismans, and twelve Hundred Thousand Swords Talismans.

After Jiang Hao pays, Li Fei smiles warmly and says.

“Let me package it for the fellow Daoist.”

He takes the long saber and stoops to place it in a box under the stall.

Then Li Fei hands the box to Jiang Hao.

“Fellow Daoist, the transaction is complete.”

Taking the box, Jiang Hao’s brow furrows; the weight is off.

He intends to open the box to check, but Li Fei’s hand rests on the box, preventing Jiang Hao from opening it.

“Fellow Daoist, our transaction is complete, you may leave now.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao realizes what’s happening.

The magical treasure has been switched, and the other party is threatening him.

At this moment, the two vendors release the pressure of their complete Foundation Establishment cultivation.

This is an outright robbery.

“Alright.”

Feeling the power of the two complete Foundation Establishment cultivators, Jiang Hao nods in agreement.

He takes the box and turns to leave.

So that’s why it seemed like a steal; it was a trap waiting for him.

Watching Jiang Hao leave, Hong Lai expresses some concern.

“Brother Li, he seemed too calm, could there be danger?”

“I’ve observed him on his way here, and he doesn’t blend in with the surroundings. He must be a solitary inner disciple. It’s unlikely he can find someone to deal with us.”

Li Fei hesitates, then adds:

“Better safe than sorry, let’s buy the cultivation resources and leave, to prevent him from actually finding help. We should remove the magical treasures that alter our aura and appearance.”

The two head to a secluded corner, and when they reappear, they have transformed into the appearance of two women.

Unnoticed by gods and ghosts.