After the transaction was completed, Chen Qing leaned back in his chair, and said, "You guys can start chatting."
Murong Lang was the first to speak. "When can you get that Sword Gu?"
Hu Yao opened and closed her hands under the table, clearly nervous. "I'll only have full confidence when my Iron Skin Gu transforms into a butterfly."
Murong Lang and Chen Qing thought to themselves, 'It seems that you are not from the sect. Otherwise, why would you need the advancement of the Iron Skin Gu to be confident in obtaining it?'
Murong Lang explained, "My friends around me know about my Thunder Butterfly, so I can't keep upgrading it."
Chen Qing acknowledged it in his heart. Indeed, it couldn't be too obvious. Otherwise, anyone would find it strange that a Thunder Butterfly had improved crazily in a short period of time.
This Scholar probably wanted to secretly nurture a Sword Gu. After all, there was no such thing as Sword Gu in their continent.
When facing an enemy for the first time, the enemy would not know how to deal with it.
Then, he would use all his savings to nurture the Sword Gu as his trump card.
According to Scholar, their continent had abundant five-element Gu insects, so most likely they used five-element spells to fight.
At such a moment, if he took out a Sword Butterfly that had been nurtured to its peak, then wouldn't it be a fatal blow once it got close?
Who would have thought that a thunder-element cultivator who specialized in Thunder Gu would suddenly attack you with a sword?
It was a good plan.
Hu Yao pondered for a long time before she understood what Scholar meant. She suddenly thought of herself. "Then this Strength Gu of mine has just turned into a butterfly, so if the Iron Skin Gu turned into a butterfly, will it attract the attention of others?"
Murong Lang asked, "Will there be anyone alive when you do that?"
Hu Yao shook her head.
Murong Lang said, "That's fine."
Chen Qing thought to himself that although this girl looked like she lacked in the mental department, she was not a good person.
She was clearly trying to kill someone and steal his treasures!
Could she be an evil cultivator?
No, it didn't make sense. How could an evil cultivator live so long with such a personality?
Murong Lang reminded, "But after your Iron Skin Gu transforms into a butterfly, don't show it easily."
Hu Yao became nervous. "I understand."
"I don't need to expose it when I use the Iron Skin Gu. This Iron Skin Gu increases my defense, no one should be able to tell."
Murong Lang thought to himself that this little girl was really magnanimous. Considering that he and she were both chosen by Absolute Beginning, he reminded her, "You still have to be careful. Cultivators with Iron Skin Gu can see the difference."
Hu Yao nodded.
Seeing that the deal was almost done, Murong Lang shared with Hu Yao some general knowledge about "taking goods." Murong Lang cupped his hands at Chen Qing, and said, "Senior, I wonder if you can set a specific opening time for the gathering.
"Red Lotus is not in a safe place, so if we waste too much of her time, she might be in danger."
Hu Yao came back to her senses. "No, I'm fine."
Chen Qing leaned back, and said, "Alright. Under the same sky, the four hours are
Murong Lang smiled, and said, "Thank you, Senior."
Hu Yao cupped her hands, and said, "Thank you, Senior."
Chen Qing said leisurely, "Then is today's gathering over?"
Murong Lang and Hu Yao cupped their hands, and said, "Goodbye, senior."
After saying that, the two of them disappeared from the spot.
This Aurora Cult gathering gradually began to change in atmosphere, and the gathering time also became set for nighttime.
The host of this gathering, the leader of the Aurora Cult's branch, was currently fighting intensely amidst saber lights and sword shadows.
Chen Qing took off his bronze mask and covered his body with the blanket. His entire body was hot.
Looking at the extra 105 medium-grade Spiritual Stones, he immediately felt that the heat was acceptable.
After counting carefully under the blanket, Chen Qing hid all the spirit stones under the bed, and placed the bronze ghost mask close to his body. Only then did he lie down peacefully.
These spirit stones, should he buy an Iron Skin Gu or a Fog Gu with them?
Iron Skin Gu directly increased defense, so it was not bad.
However, it was more suitable to go out and take risks. He could block the attacks of demon beasts or wild animals to prevent accidents and protect his body.
The problem was, however, that he was not going out to take risks!
What he had to guard against more was actually sword cultivators.
After all, there were sword cultivators everywhere around Carefree Mountain and the nearby sects.
Sword cultivators did not care what Iron Skin Gu you had.
The difference with the Iron Skin Gu was that you would get a deep wound instead of losing your arm, but even then the bone would be visible and part of it broken.
Not unless the quality of the Iron Skin Gu far exceeded that of the Sword Gu could the latter be blocked with unprotected body. Of course, superficial wounds were still unavoidable.
This was the domineering aspect of a sword cultivator.
Fog Gu was different. Its ability to turn into fog was very effective against sword cultivators.
For example, let's say there are two equally matched sword cultivators, but one has Fog Gu, and the other does not.
The sword cultivator who does not have Fog Gu will have to spend a lot of effort to find a flaw in his opponent's defense, but just as he is about to use his killing move, the other party turns into fog and dodges. That would be a huge disadvantage.
Moreover, Fog Gu had another benefit: it would be much more convenient when Chen Qing wanted to hide his tracks as he went down the mountain to secretly buy Gu insects and materials.
After thinking about it, Chen Qing decided to go to Myriad Treasures Pavilion and ask about the price of Fog Gu.
With the spring breeze blowing on his face, Chen Qing slept soundly and felt refreshed. After breakfast, he went to the spirit plant hall.
After instructing everyone to get to work, Chen Qing saw joy on Wang Ye's face and asked him to stay. "What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"
Wang Ye cupped his hands, and said, "I was just about to thank you, Hall Master. Thanks to you, I was able to join the spirit plant hall.
"Last night, Senior Brother from the War Hall said that since I've joined the spirit plant hall, it's not safe for me to stay there. He asked me to change my residence."
Chen Qing's brows twitched slightly. It's here.
"What kind of place are you so happy about?"
Wang Ye smiled, and said, "It's near four senior brothers from the War Hall. There are also four mu of good spiritual fields."
Chen Qing smiled, and said, "Congratulations."
Wang Ye waved his hand, and said, "It's all thanks to you, Hall Master."
Chen Qing said, "Do your job well. I won't treat you badly."
Wang Ye responded and left.
Chen Qing went down the mountain, bought five low-grade spirit ginsengs to make wine, and put them in a gourd. Then, he strolled around and bought two liang of red silver.
When he returned to the spirit plant elder's house, there was a note on the dining table other than four dishes and a soup. He picked it up and took a look:
"The water has been boiled."
Chen Qing knew that Yu Qingshuang had smelled his sweat this morning.
After taking a shower, he went to eat. In the backyard, he watched Yu Qingshuang practice her sword for four hours. Yu Qingshuang put away her sword and glanced at Chen Qing.
"What are you looking at here?"
Chen Qing said, "Looking at the moon."
Yu Qingshuang pointed her finger at Chen Qing. "You're dishonest."
Chen Qing said, "Senior Sister, are you interested in going to admire the moon together?"
Yu Qingshuang said, "You've been watching for almost four hours, and you still haven't seen enough."
Chen Qing said, "I heard that there's an observation platform on Mount Carefree that extends in all directions. You can see the scenery for hundreds of miles.
"I didn't have the chance to go up the mountain in the past, but I have a chance now. I just don't know where it is. Senior Sister, please take me there."
When Yu Qingshuang lowered her arm, she felt the jade bracelet on her hand. "Alright then."
Following the path to the top of the mountain, Yu Qingshuang held the lantern in front, and Chen Qing followed behind. It was a feast for the eyes.
The gauze dress was really graceful. Under the moonlight, the ravines were clear, and light waves floated.
Was it that flexible?
Arriving at the observation platform beside the main hall of Carefree Mountain's sect, Chen Qing put his arms on the railing and looked at Wang Ye's residence in the distance.
Some flames appeared and disappeared.
Yu Qingshuang leaned against the railing. "It's been a long time since I've been here. This place is especially open and empty."
Chen Qing shifted his gaze from Wang Ye's residence to the oval moon in the sky, and then to his senior sister beside him.
Under the moonlight, a beauty ascended the platform, holding a lantern.
"Indeed, it makes one's body and mind empty. It's beautiful beyond imagination."