Chapter 71

Chapter 71: See Through the Sword Body

What does it matter if you’re arrogant?

Nan Gong Xiu had given some explanations, so the two of them didn’t dare to act against Chen Ansheng.

“Sorry, little master.”

The two awkwardly bowed their hands in apology to Chen Ansheng.

Chen Ansheng coldly snorted and didn’t say anything further.

Along the way, these two disciples remained well-behaved and didn’t dare to show Chen Ansheng any disrespect.

During the flight, Chen Ansheng manipulated Li Xiuyuan to continue selling the collected materials in batches.

On their first visit, the shopkeeper of Xian Zhen Pavilion was surprised by the large quantity of materials Li Xiuyuan brought and couldn’t help but ask where he got them.

Chen Ansheng, controlling Li Xiuyuan, replied, “My family has been dealing with ascenders for business for tens of thousands of years, which has accumulated quite a lot. There will be plenty more materials like this in the future.”

The shopkeeper only asked out of curiosity and didn’t care whether it was true or false. This was the principle of doing business at Xian Zhen Pavilion; they didn’t bother checking the sources, regardless of whether it was legal or illegal.

In these three days, Li Xiuyuan sold all the materials and earned a total of 17,000 purple crystals, equivalent to 1.7 million celestial crystals!

For the previous Chen Ansheng, this was a number that only existed in dreams.

In the past, with this batch of purple crystals, he would have certainly used them to buy a low-level cave residence and live a leisurely life.

But now, with his improved aptitude, a low-level cave residence couldn’t satisfy his aspirations. Using them to enhance his physique was the most correct choice!

“I’ve struck it rich. I wonder if this more than ten thousand purple crystals can help me reach the peak physique!”

Previously, Chen Ansheng consumed 2,000 purple crystals to raise his physique to medium-grade. Even though the consumption would increase later, he should be able to cross into the peak level.

If he grows into a peak immaculate sword body, and with the Spirit Nurturing Technique of over 108 turns, even without a background, Chen Ansheng would be qualified to join any spirit cave below the Immortal Realm.

After all, such aptitude would be comparable to more than 50% of ascenders.

After storing the purple crystals, Chen Ansheng controlled Li Xiuyuan to wait at the outer door.

At the outer door, Li Xiuyuan only conveyed a couple of sentences, saying he was unwell and couldn’t attend the grand event. The outer elder didn’t dare to say much, especially since with Li Xiuyuan’s background was not something he could meddle with.

……

To the west of Qian Yue Cave, there was an exit.

Outside the exit was a massive platform square.

This square was jointly constructed by the four caves of Ninefold Flower Mountain, and the grand festival was held here every ten years.

In the vast sky, various strange and colorful immortal beasts soared.

The vast square was already a sea of people.

“I didn’t expect there to be so many cultivators from the four caves of Ninefold Flower Mountain!”

Chen Ansheng looked out and roughly estimated with his senses—there were probably over a hundred thousand.

These were merely cultivators from one of the many celestial mountains in the southern region and northern wasteland.

Among these cultivators, a small portion had medium and high grades of aptitude, but the vast majority were true-grade, with half as many as those of profound-grade, and there were very few of peak-grade.

“Considering this, my medium-grade profound sword body ranks quite high among the four caves.”

After this comparison, Chen Ansheng felt quite gratified.

“Little Master Uncle.”

After observing for a moment, Nan Gong Xiu came to Chen Ansheng’s side.

“Palace Master.” Chen Ansheng nodded in acknowledgment.

“When the grand event begins, the elite disciples of the major caves will compete. To avoid any impact on you, I arranged your position in the last row. Do you think that’s acceptable?” Nan Gong Xiu stated directly.

“All is up to the Palace Master’s arrangement.”

Chen Ansheng understood his status and knew he was merely an observer; it didn’t matter where he sat.

“Good.”

Then, Nan Gong Xiu arranged for a disciple to take Chen Ansheng to his seat, while she went to meet the senior members of the other three caves.

“This location is a bit too remote.”

Upon reaching his seat, Chen Ansheng realized that he was at the very corner of the last row, with several large metallic pillars blocking his view.

“That’s fine, better than being caught in the shock later.” Chen Ansheng clicked his tongue; he didn’t think Nan Gong Xiu was trying to humiliate him on purpose, after all, she was a palace master and had sworn an oath with Li Zhengyang, so it wouldn’t be so petty.

“Hey, brother from Qian Yue Cave, nice to meet you.”

Just as he settled in, the only youth sitting beside him greeted Chen Ansheng with a smile.

“Nice to meet you.” Chen Ansheng wasn’t fond of dealing with strangers and responded perfunctorily.

“You’re a sword body?”

Chen Ansheng had returned to the celestial realm but had not completely concealed his physique aura.

After all, a nameless small cultivator possessing hidden methods that even elders couldn’t see through would draw more suspicion.

“Yes, yes, oh, you are also a sword body.” When Chen Ansheng sensed further, he found that the youth opposite him indeed had a true spirit sword body.

“That’s not surprising; my Bi Yan Cave is full of sword cultivators, only accepting sword bodies. You didn’t know that?” the youth laughed.

“I just entered the sect not long ago, didn’t recognize your attire, my apologies.” Chen Ansheng feigned calmness, although he truly didn’t know that Ninefold Flower Mountain also had a dedicated cave for sword cultivators.

“No problem, no problem.” The youth waved his hand and said, “Since you have a sword body, you should have come to my Bi Yan Cave to participate in the assessment. Who knows, we might be from the same sect.”

“With my aptitude and no one to recommend me, I’m afraid I wouldn’t qualify.” Chen Ansheng displayed his medium-grade immaculate sword body.

“If no one recommends, there really won’t be any opportunity.” The youth muttered and then added, “But since you’re already in the Qian Yue Cave, it’s not regrettable.”

“Hehe.” Chen Ansheng shook his head and said, “To be honest, I’m not a formal disciple of Qian Yue Cave, just temporarily residing here.”

“Oh?” The youth seemed a bit surprised. It was unusual for someone who wasn’t a formal disciple to have the right to stay in Qian Yue Cave, but he didn’t dig further. “So you’re free? Participating in my Bi Yan Cave’s assessment wouldn’t violate the rules set between the four caves.”

Chen Ansheng was momentarily stunned and replied, “That’s indeed the case, but my physique is lacking, and with no one to recommend me, I likely wouldn’t have a chance.”

The youth mysterious smiled at Chen Ansheng, “You really know how to keep a low profile. I actually know you’re a medium-grade immaculate sword body, haha.”

“???”

Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but feel a chill.

This guy could actually see through his concealed true physique!

However, Chen Ansheng maintained a calm demeanor and said, “This little hidden aura technique of mine is indeed not enough to fool you.”

The youth said, “Whether your methods are skilled or not, would you like to know how I figured out your true physique?”

Chen Ansheng replied, “I would like to hear the details.”

“Haha.” The youth laughed and said, “Besides being a true spirit sword body, I also have a pair of Void-Destroying Sword Eyes, able to see through all sword-related talents. How about that, impressive, right?”

“I see.”

Chen Ansheng had no idea what the Void-Destroying Sword Eyes were, but since the other party had already figured it out, he pretended to understand.

Thus, Chen Ansheng realized why this guy had randomly struck up a conversation with him.