A while later, they stopped when they saw no one was chasing them. Lian Qiu looked at Ling Tian with slight resentment, "Please stop this... It is getting very annoying! I don't enjoy being dragged around while being hunted."
Lian tian scratched the back of his head, "Ah, Sorry. I will try to be more careful. I wonder if you know a place I can buy and sell stuff, I promise no swindling!" Lian Qiu nodded, "I came here with my father many times and I know a great place that recognizes me, follow me!"
They walked for a while and eventually reached a grand and majestic looking shop, it was a tower that was a hundred meters tall! Lian Qiu entered and Ling Tian followed with curiosity.
A pretty girl stepped forth and bowed, "Welcome to our store, please show your entrance card. The high tower only accepts those with cards."
Lian Qiu's Qi flowed to the bracer that he wore on his left hand, and a black card appeared with the words, 'Profound Dao' engraved on it in gold.
The girl became very respectful upon seeing it, "So it's a core member of the Profound Dao sect, please forgive me, come in."
They entered the tower, many items were neatly placed on the walls with various price tags. Ling Tian even noticed some that he wanted; Could boots, Fire-resistant armor, etc.
Lian Qiu, however, didn't even glance at the items as he moved towards the higher floor. Ling Tian followed him and ascended the steps to higher levels. A while later and Lian Qiu stopped, "This is as high as this card can get us, the items here are the best you can get. Brother Ling if you don't mind, I am interested in buying a sword from you later..."
Ling Tian smiled, "Sure! Let's go in." He entered and a man in a formal outfit welcomed them. "Hello, dear guests. Choose what you wish and I will complete the transaction. If you want to sell tell me so I can take you to the master."
"Take me to the master, I will buy after selling things." the man nodded and gestured for him to follow. Lian Qiu walked behind them. A while later and they reached in front of a simple door. The man merely waited by the side after opening the door.
Ling Tian entered alone and he saw a simple room with an old man sitting behind a desk in meditation. The old man had long grey hair and a long beard. He sat in front of him in the seat present and waited. The old man opened his eyes a while later with a smile, "Most youngsters usually disturb this old man as soon as they enter, what do you want to sell young man?"
Ling Tian smiled as he focused his Qi to flow into the necklace and the image of the storage space entered his mind, he will it and took out a few Swords. He had exchanged all his remeaning system points for extreme top-quality swords suitable for Inner-Heaven Realm cultivators.
He put a total of 7 Swords on the desk, keeping one to trade with Lian Qiu and Inner Heaven Wave Repulser for himself. "I only accept high-grade spirit stones."
The old man nodded with a smile as he inspected the swords one by one, a while later and he said with amazement, "These are the best swords I have seen at this grade! I am sure they will be sold for a fortune, I wonder though, are you not afraid I would steal them?"
Ling Tian nonchalantly replied, "A core disciple of the Profound Dao sect accompanied me here and walked behind me, who do you think I am? Steal from me? Do it if you dare..."
The old man's smile widened, "Such heroic spirit, youngsters these days... I was just kidding, I noticed the son of Lian Shuren accompanying you so you must have a very powerful background. I will pay you 800 high-grade spirit stones for these, also, take this black card and sell me if you get swords like these in the future; It is extremely rare for such top-quality swords to appear, these will all be bought at exorbitant prices by core disciples of various sects but I will at the most profit a few hundred spirit stones... do we have a deal?"
Ling Tian took the black card with a smile, "Yes!" The old man tossed him a ring and when he inserted his Qi, he saw the number of spirit stones matched. He stood up and began walking out, "Pleasure doing business with you, I will come again if I am in need of some spare change to cultivate..."
'That was faster than I expected. I had even prepared a whole speech and layers of lies and acting! It's best if I buy what I need and get out of this city soon. In any case, I am rich! I can cultivate for a long time with these...'
He inspected the items displayed on that floor and bought these things.
A pair of black boots, if the Qi of the wearer was put in them, they would provide a 30% increase to movement speed. He bought it for 30 high-grade spirit stones. The boots were black and matched his robes.
He bought two thin silver bracers with elegant designs that had a special ability; When used with Qi, a pair of silver wings made of Qi would grow and extend from his arms, he could use them to get a great boost in the sky, glide or fly for a short while. These cost him 40 high-grade spirit stones. They were hidden underneath his sleeves.
The most expensive item he bought was a pure and elegant white scarf, it had a very powerful enchantment that had several functions; It gave a good defensive ability against Qi attacks and mind attacks, strong enough to keep him safe from any such attacks below Heavenly awakening stage as long as he provided it with Qi, it didn't have anything for physical attacks, however. It had a self-healing function that repaired itself and his clothes if they were to be destroyed. It also blocked heat or cold which would make him feel comfortable at any temperature and keep him always clean and repel dirt. It wouldn't get lost, he needed to just mark it with his Qi and it would follow him anywhere. Its last ability was to give him the ability to ignore most resistance when moving at high speeds, this extended to his Sword. It cost him 200 high-grade spirit stones. It was indeed very expensive due to its defensive ability.
He exchanged 29 high-grade spirit stones for 29000 mid-grade ones and he exchanged one for 100000 low-grade ones to use as money around. He spent a total of 300 such spirit stones which left him with 502. As he left the tower, he noticed a mirror, and seeing his reflection he thought, 'I look a little similar to Byakuya Kuchiki from Bleach without the things on his hair if he wore all black and was a little younger...'
He left the tower with Lian Qiu and bought a map of the Dao and Xuan Empire for 3 mid-grade Spirit stones and left the city. They followed the Map and headed towards a city named Green cloud city that was on the map and belonged to Xuan Empire. He wanted to train a little there and head to Dark Demon city after. It wasn't far from that city.
Lian Qiu complained a lot but noticing Ling Tian not caring about him, he stopped and decided to endure going to a different and backwater Empire...
They reached the city and Ling Tian wanted to test his items and power so he split from Lian Qiu and entered a secluded part of a nearby forest. He tested the abilities of his boots and was satisfied with the increase in movement speed.
He tore a piece of his clothes and watched it repair itself at a rate visible to the eye and became satisfied with his scarf. He couldn't test its defensive ability since no enemies were near.
He made his Qi flow into the bracers and two silver wings made of Qi appeared on his hands and extended for several meters. He flapped his hands and immediately shot up towards the sky at immense speed. 'This is a great tool for escaping or giving myself a boost before an attack!' he thought as he landed, the ground trembled and he left footprints.
'Now, for a fight... I can wield the water emperor sword art for mid-range and close-range combat. I have mastered so many moves and counters for various situations by upgrading it in close combat as if I have experienced them personally. The Sword rivers can be used for mid-range combat, they are very lethal. The items give me a layer of protection and speed as trump cards and I have a tool to escape if it gets out of hand. I can use the sword skill for long-range combat if someone doesn't approach me to fight and attacks from afar. I can go to Dark Demon city, I am ready. I hope I comprehend my sword intent there, I also need a mask since someone might recognize me...'
He thought as he headed to the city and bought a simple black mask that was made of cloth it concealed the lower part of his face. he also bought a Bamboo hat to conceal the top part of his face. 'Sorry, Kakashi, I have to copy you here copy ninja... Anyway, I am good to go!' he thought as he searched for Lian Qiu. He looked like a mysterious and dangerous swordsman with his sword strapped to his back and his sharp aura on loose.
He found the latter getting scammed by an old man in white robes, the old man was bald and he had yellowed teeth. "Hey, you said you would read my fortune! What kind of bullshit is this?" Lian Qiu said with anger.
The old man snorted, "I told you, your fate is dark; A calamity will befall you in the near future that will be as dark as death, that's what my technique tells me. Scram kid."
Lian Qiu's lips twitched, he wanted to beat the old man but his mantra had been to always be righteous, and beating an old man contradicted it so he hesitated and was unsure what to do. He had been interested and paid the old man a mid-grade spirit stone to get his fortune read...
Ling Tian jumped in and glanced at the old man briefly, He said calmly to Lian Qiu, "Let's go." Lian Qiu noticed his mask and raised his eyebrows but didn't ask anything. He sighed and glared at the old man one last time and departed. Just as Ling Tian turned to follow him, the old man grasped his hand fiercely. "It can't be! You!!!"
Seeing the old man in shock brought a frown to Ling Tian's face. "What is it?" Ling Tian was ready to kill the old man on the spot if he recognized him.
The old man continued with disbelief, "Your fate! It is so unbelievable!" Ling Tian felt slightly creeped out so he forcefully separated the old man's hand, "Scram..." He turned to leave and soon rejoined Lian Qiu, a while later he heard a burst of mad laughter from the distance, "HAHAHA! Heaven, oh Heaven HAHAHA!" he gestured to Lian Qiu and they sped up and left the city.