"Master Wuya, it's you!"
Xihai City is indeed the headquarters of the Lu family. As soon as Lu Ming arrived at the city gate, he was recognized by the guard with scales on his cheeks.
He had a nice smile and a very respectful attitude.
"Um!"
Lu Ming nodded reservedly.
Xihai City is the territory of the Lu family, which has been run by the family for tens of thousands of years. It is no exaggeration to say that every brick at the gate of the city is engraved with the word "Lu".
The city gate guards were originally members of the city lord's palace. It was extremely unusual for them to be able to recognize their young master.
Lu Ming doesn't discriminate against such low-level demon cultivators, but he won't be too enthusiastic either.
The arrogance that belongs exclusively to the disciples of the wealthy cultivating immortal clan was naturally displayed.
He didn't even need to explain "this is my friend" and took Pei Yan directly into the city.
The guards did not stop them and welcomed Lu Ming and the two into the city. It was not until the two figures disappeared that the guards turned around and continued to collect entry fees from the new monks.
"The entrance fee is 10 low-grade spiritual stones per person."
"After entering Xihai City, you are not allowed to fly in the air or fight without reason."
"Humans and demons are equal in Xihai City, and demon monks are not allowed to be maliciously hunted or killed."
"..."
The guard was very serious and told him everything he needed to pay attention to when entering Xihai City.
The monks lining up outside the city gate were not so focused when listening.
There was nothing I could do. When Lu Ming entered the city just now, the guards were very reserved and respectful. It was obvious from a glance that this young human monk was a noble man.
"Young Master Wuya? Which wealthy family member's name is this?"
"You don't even know Mr. Wuya? What's your surname in Xihai City?"
"Isn't Xihai City just Xihai City?"
Xiancheng is not a human being, so where did the surname come from?
Seven or eight monks lined up to enter the city, whispering curiously.
One of them was quite familiar with Xihai City, so he said in a slightly arrogant tone: "You are showing your cowardice by saying this. Of course Xihai City's surname is Lu."
As soon as he said this, a red-haired man who looked like a demon monk reacted, "I know, Xihai Lu family!"
"Is that Mr. Wuya's surname Lu?"
When he said this, a look of "surprise" flashed across everyone's faces.
The person who was trying to show off just now felt a little disappointed when he saw that the red-haired demon cultivator was so clever.
However, he still nodded, "That's right! Mr. Wuya's surname is Lu Mingming, and his Taoist name is Wuya."
"The eldest son of the Xihai Lu family, a rare thunder-based heavenly spirit root."
"With a bone age of twenty, he has already reached the peak of foundation building and is about to form a golden elixir."
If he acquires the golden elixir, Lu Ming can be respectfully called "Master Wuya".
Everyone:...
A direct descendant of the great cultivating immortal clan!
Thunder-type Heavenly Spiritual Root!
A twenty-year-old foundation-building Dzogchen monk!
If you take out any identity, it is enough for the world to envy.
Fortunately for Mr. Wuya, they have all gathered together.
The so-called favored son of heaven, the chosen son of heaven, is probably like this.
"Alas~"
I'm born with it, so I can't envy you.
All the monks, whether human or demon, were deeply envious of Lu Ming.
Lu Ming: ...Why do you envy me? There is an even more awesome son of Tiandao beside me.
"Brother Pei, please forgive my presumption——"
After entering the city, when Lu Ming turned to face Pei Yan, he no longer had the arrogance that was typical of a son of aristocratic families.
He still chatted with Pei Yan very warmly.
Along the way, he endured it again and again, but Lu Ming finally couldn't hold it back. He asked cautiously, "I think, Brother Pei, your cultivation level seems to have improved again, right?"
Lu Ming originally thought that Pei Yan's cultivation level was unpredictable.
When he was in the sea, Lu Ming felt a surge of spiritual power.
There was no demon cultivator nearby who was promoted, only him and Brother Pei.
Han Youyou & Gu Qingcheng: ...are we not human? !
Lu Ming didn't know that he had offended the two little kitten demons with his words. He continued to follow his own train of thought and said: "Such a vigorous spiritual power seems to be caused by the sudden increase in cultivation and the lack of time to restrain it-"
So, Brother Pei, Brother Pei, you won’t be able to improve your cultivation while you are on the road, right?
When Pei Yan heard this, he subconsciously looked down at the cat in his arms: "Yes! I have indeed improved again!"
"Speaking of which, it's all thanks to my cat——"
Pei Yan dared to swear on his scumbag father that he really wasn't lying.
Lu Ming had a "Brother Pei, you're so dirty" expression on his face: I know you are a cat slave and you want to put money on your demon pet's face, but you can't be so heartless.
Ten-thousand-year-old pecan flower? Well, the cat found it!
Earth-level high-level flying spiritual weapon? Yeah, the cat picked it up!
Now, the improvement in cultivation is actually due to Mao'er? !
Lu Ming felt that Pei Yan was good at everything, but he doted on his cat too much.
When Pei Yan saw Lu Ming's expression, he knew that the Immortal N-generation was starting to have random thoughts again.
To be honest, Pei Yan is willing to "form an alliance" with Lu Ming not only because he values Lu Mingxian's status as the Nth generation, but also because this person likes to be "self-righteous".
And his ideas can really be called unconstrained.
Sometimes, Pei Yan was thinking about how to find an excuse, so Lu Ming would help him figure it out first!
With such a useful tool, no matter how weird his cat behaves, there is always someone to "help" explain it.
Perhaps, Lu Ming can become a "witness" in the future and help him hide the cat!
"Haha! Brother Pei, you are such an amazing cat!"
Lu Ming laughed and said something sincere.
He really felt that a cat could be more charming than a nine-tailed fox. It was definitely powerful enough.
Pei Yan: "I think so too!"
"By the way, my cat also got me some spiritual stones and elixirs. There should be a branch of Zhenbao Pavilion in Xihai City, right?"
Pei Yan continued to tell the truth that even Lu Ming would not believe even to death.
Lu Ming:......
Forget it, if someone is willing to pamper a cat like this, he, an outsider, can only endure it.
"Xihai City is one of the most famous fairy cities in Xizhou Continent, so naturally there is a branch of Zhenbao Pavilion."
Lu Ming skipped topics such as spiritual stones and elixirs.
Answer Pei Yan's question directly.
"Okay, I want to go to the Treasure Pavilion first!"
Pei Yan still remembered to buy a copy of the Demon Cultivation Technique for his cat.
Since this Xihai City can allow humans and demons to coexist peacefully, it has more diverse resources than cultivation.
In the city or in the nearby sea area, there should be demon cultivators with relatively high levels of cultivation, as well as more advanced cultivation techniques.
Lu Ming originally wanted to go to the alchemy master first, but after seeing with his own eyes that Pei Yan could improve his cultivation wherever he went, Lu Ming valued his "Brother Pei" more and more.
"……good!"
With almost no hesitation, Lu Ming responded easily: "I will accompany Brother Pei to the Treasure Pavilion!"
Xihai City is very large, with seven or eight main streets.
The most prosperous one is East Street, where there are many shops: shops, teahouses, wine shops...
As long as you have spiritual stones, you can enjoy all aspects of life including food, clothing, housing, transportation, etc.
Lu Ming took Pei Yan to East Street.
Various monks were coming and going on the street. In addition to normal human monks, there were also some demonic monks with horns and tails.
Most of their cultivation levels are not high. Except for a few Jindan masters, they are basically monks in the Qi training and foundation building stages.
Of course, it is also possible that some big bosses are hiding
In terms of cultivation, after all, not everyone can make a high-profile statement.
There is nothing wrong with being low-key when walking outside.
However, there are people who are not low-key enough——
"Shopkeeper, do you have any high-level demon cultivation techniques? Spiritual stones are not a problem!"
After entering the three-story Treasure Pavilion, before Lu Ming found the shopkeeper he knew well enough to inquire carefully, Pei Yan shouted very arrogantly.
Lu Ming wanted to cover his face: Brother Pei! It's easy for you to be taken advantage of by others.
Even Han Youyou, the white cat squatting in the spirit animal bag, couldn't help but exclaimed at this moment: Where did this big dog owner come from? Every word smells like money.
"Yes! Fellow Taoist, our Zhenbao Pavilion is spread across the entire Xizhou Continent and is the largest trading house on the continent."
"We have the treasures that other merchants have!"
"We also have treasures that other merchants don't have!"
"High-level demon cultivation techniques are naturally available, but at this price——"
The shopkeeper is a woman in her thirties or forties.
Her appearance is outstanding in the mortal world, but in the world of immortals where there is no shortage of stunning beauties, she is a bit mediocre.
The female shopkeeper is average-looking, but her cultivation level is not low, and she has a faint aura of the early stage of Jindan.
With such a level of cultivation, he is still willing to be a shopkeeper, which shows that Zhenbao Pavilion is worthy of being the number one trading house in Xizhou Continent.
She is also considered to be a well-rounded person, and she does not look down on her guests just because she boasts of her high level of cultivation.
The female shopkeeper was also very polite to Mr. Wuya, Mr. Lu Ming, "I have met Mr. Wuya!"
However, even though she was polite to Mr. Wuya, the female shopkeeper still acted like she was "discussing business" - even if this wealthy businessman, oh no, was a rich customer and a companion of Mr. Wuya, when it was time to kill him, It is also necessary to raise the machete neatly.
"Spiritual stones are not a problem!"
Pei Yan didn't care about the female shopkeeper's little thoughts at all. He turned his palm slightly, and a handful of medium-grade spiritual stones appeared in his palm.
The female shopkeeper's pupils narrowed.
With her level of cultivation and the identity and knowledge of the shopkeeper of the first trading house, the female shopkeeper must have seen the spirit stone.
However, casually taking out a middle-grade spiritual stone is indeed worthy of his status as a wealthy businessman.
No wonder people have the confidence to say "spiritual stones are not a problem".
If that's the case, then I won't be polite.
The female shopkeeper smiled slightly, stretched out a hand and made a gesture of invitation, "Fellow Taoist, please come with me!"
Lu Ming:......
I really want to say "Brother Pei, wait a minute."
However, he knew something about Brother Pei, and no one else could comment on what Brother Pei decided.
At most, he can help negotiate a price later and find a way to get him spiritual stones.
I just hope that the female shopkeeper of the Zhenbao Pavilion can take care of him for the sake of being the young master of the Lu family and the beloved disciple of the ancestor of the Lingxiao Sect Yaoguang.
Lu Ming swallowed back the words that rushed to his lips and followed Pei Yan silently.
The group of people went up the stairs and arrived at the third floor.
"Fellow Taoist, this is the Tianzihao treasure house of our Zhenbao Pavilion. The exercises, talismans, elixirs, etc. in the treasure house are all of earth level."
"For example, this technique was created by the ninth-level dragon demon king of the Sea Demon Territory outside the West. It is an earth-level cultivation technique that can allow ordinary monsters to reach the seventh level."
The female shopkeeper took out a scroll as she spoke.
"Meow!" No!
Cultivation to level seven?
This meow is already at level nine now, okay?
Gu Qingcheng curled her lips in disdain and swung her tail in disgust.
Lu Ming: ...Is this kitty demon showing disgust?
Earth-level skills are already very precious to ordinary monsters.
If there is no such skill, this little cat may not be able to cultivate the demon elixir even with its qualifications.
As for level seven, don’t even think about it!
Pei Yan was not as dissatisfied as Lu Ming. He looked at his family dotingly.
Cat, feeling its disdain, said with a smile: "Okay! Cat, I understand! We don't want earth-level ones!"
Pei Yan already valued the kitten and wanted to give it the best.
Not to mention, these spiritual stones in his hand were originally given to him by Mao'er.
It's not appropriate for him to use the cat's spirit stone to buy things for the cat. If he can't even satisfy it, wouldn't he be too bad?
Gu Qingcheng: ...you have a conscience!
A flash of "gladness" flashed in the round cat eyes.
Lu Ming:...Little Zuomao!
After Pei Yan comforted the kitten, he raised his head, and the tenderness and smile on his face disappeared. He calmly said to the female shopkeeper, "Is there any better technique?"
Above the earth level is the heaven level!
Heaven level technique?
In Xizhou Continent, where the overall level of cultivation is not high, it is really rare.
Moreover, it is a heaven-level technique aimed at demon cultivators, which is even more rare.
but--
Although the female shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, she still nodded firmly, "Yes!"
If they don't even have heaven-level skills, how can Zhenbao Pavilion have the dignity to claim to be the "No. 1 trading firm in Xizhou Continent"?
"Bring it here and take a look!"
Pei Yan made the request without hesitation and said, "As I said before, spiritual stones are not a problem."
The female shopkeeper's smile deepened, this was what she was waiting for.
Lu Ming:......
Well, it can't be stopped, it can't be stopped at all.
The only thing he could do was secretly send a messenger to his family - if you want money, come quickly!
A subtle fluctuation of spiritual power did not attract the attention of Pei Yan, the female shopkeeper and others.
The female shopkeeper took out a slightly incomplete jade slip with great care: "Fellow Taoist, this is a demon cultivation technique from the ancient secret realm. It is slightly incomplete, but it can still allow demon beasts to cultivate to level nine or above—— "
Level nine or above?
Does that mean he’s about to ascend?
"Is this a god-level technique?"
The person who exclaimed was not Pei Yan, but Lu Ming.
Lu Ming was not one to make fuss, but god-level skills were really rare.
Even the Lu Family and Lingxiao Sect only have a handful of god-level techniques.
Moreover, most of these techniques are incomplete.
Of course, the god-level skills that the Zhenbao Pavilion took out at the moment were also incomplete, but looking at the attitude of the female shopkeeper who cherished them, Lu Ming knew that this god-level skills were still very valuable even if they were incomplete.
"That's right! It's a god-level technique!"
The female shopkeeper's slightly mediocre face was full of energy at the moment.
She has capital and pride——
Looking at the entire continent, the only trading firm that can produce the god-level skills of demon cultivators is their Treasure Pavilion.
"Meow!" Yes!
Gu Qingcheng is stuck at the ninth level of cultivation. If she wants to become an immortal, she must first break through the ninth level.
Of course, Gu Qingcheng has his own skills, and Taiyin Jue itself is a god-level skill, and it is not incomplete.
However, this time Gu Qingcheng is not a human, but a cat.
It is definitely beneficial to Gu Qingcheng to have an additional training method that is exclusive to monsters.
"Okay! We want this one!"
Holding the soft and fluffy kitten in his arms, Pei Yan felt his heart soften when he heard its loving voice.
Faced with such a cutie, how could Pei Yan be willing to refuse?
"Shopkeeper, I want this one. How many spiritual stones are there?"
The female shopkeeper held out a finger.
Pei Yan was still thinking about how many zeros should be added after this "1".
Lu Ming had already asked fearfully: "One, one thousand middle-grade spiritual stones?"
After saying this, Lu Ming felt that it was impossible.
This is a god-level technique. Even if it is incomplete, even if it is aimed at demon cultivators, it should not be too cheap.
That is Lu Ming
He was born into a large family of cultivators and was a direct disciple of the head of the Nine Immortal Sects. He was also wealthy himself, so he could say that "a thousand middle-grade spiritual stones are not too much".
If you were a disciple of a small sect or a casual cultivator, you would be directly deterred by the price!
"Ten thousand pieces!"
The female shopkeeper smiled and gave the answer.
Lu Ming: ...I knew it would be like this.
He swallowed.
Ten thousand medium-grade spiritual stones were not a huge amount of money for Lu Ming, and he could get it together if he scraped it together.
But recently he bought a white cat in order to refine the elixir, and Lu Ming spent a lot of money on his storage bag.
He doesn't have that much money on him now.
"I just hope that A Li can come as soon as possible and help Brother Pei gather the spiritual stones!"
Lu Ming thought silently.
The A Li that Lu Ming mentioned was his half-brother.
It's ridiculous to say that Lu Ming's parents are both powerful practitioners. Logically speaking, cultivators should not make mistakes easily when they reach the Nascent Soul Stage.
However, when Father Lu was practicing, due to a series of accidents and misunderstandings, he had a relationship with a demon woman and had a child.
Father Lu can do without his lover, but he cannot do without his own blood.
As monks' cultivation improves, their chances of conceiving children plummet.
The higher the cultivation level, the lower the chance of having children.
Human reproduction is a natural instinct, and cultivating great powers cannot be exempted from the vulgarity.
Father Lu and Mother Lu had a deep relationship and could not tolerate a third person, but they had to tolerate a "bastard".
That child was Lu Li, Lu Ming's only younger brother.
Lu Ming was a natural cultivation prodigy with heavenly spiritual roots, while Lu Li inherited the demon gene from his mother's line and had a bloodline inheritance, but his cultivation talent was far inferior to Lu Ming's.
Lu Li knew that his status was embarrassing, but he did not deliberately compete with Lu Ming.
He stayed in Xihai City honestly, practicing with the elders of the clan, and taking care of the general affairs of the city lord's palace.
Lu's father has some fatherly love for Lu Li, but not much. He values Lu's mother and Lu Ming, who has Tianlinggen, more.
All Lu's father could give Lu Li was the identity of a city lord's son and the guarantee that he would have enough food and clothing.
The young master of Xihai City has always been Lu Ming!
Lu's mother had feelings for Lu's father, but she did not anger Lu Li.
Of course, Mother Lu couldn't be kind either. The only thing she could do was ignore.
Looking at the entire Lu family, the only one who is friendly to Lu Li is Lu Ming.
The brothers are close in age and practically grew up together.
Lu Li's mother is from the fox tribe, and Lu Li has perfectly inherited his mother's fox genes. He is good-looking and smart.
When Lu Li was a cub, he maintained his animal form for a while - all white, with pointed ears, round eyes, and a fluffy tail.
Ahem, Lu Ming repeatedly stated that he did not treat his brother as a pet.
Lu Ming didn't even know that he might be a "fluffy" person at heart.
All he knew was that he liked his little brother very much when he was a cub.
As for Lu Li, he already has the blood of monsters and has beastly intuition.
He can feel whether people are malicious or kind to him.
Father Lu loves him, but not enough;
Mother Lu neither loves nor hates him, she just treats him as a stranger;
Only his brother liked him and was close to him, and he couldn't help but want to be close to him. When the half-brothers of the Lu family grew up, they did not have the tragedy of the war, but were very harmonious.
So, when he returned to Xihai City and was short of money, the first person Lu Ming turned to for help was Lu Li.
"elder brother!"
While Lu Ming was talking about it, a young man in green robes came.
"Ali! How many spiritual stones did you bring here? Ten thousand?"
Seeing his younger brother, a flash of joy flashed in Lu Ming's eyes, and he hurriedly used a secret method to transmit the message.
"...Ten thousand?" Or a middle-grade spiritual stone?
Lu Li's fox eyes widened instantly. What is his brother going to buy?
Why do you need so much money?
Also, he is not the elder brother. Although he is respectfully called the second young master in the Lu family, he is not the real master.
One hundred, one thousand middle-grade spiritual stones, he should be able to get them if he thinks of a way.
But, ten thousand?
Lu Li couldn't help but start to think: How about I pawn the flying spirit boat that my brother gave me?
I'm not going out anyway, so there's no need for such a good spiritual boat.
Seeing a flash of embarrassment on Lu Li's delicate face, Lu Ming finally realized: What am I doing?
How come A Li has so many spirit stones?
never mind!
It's better to send a messenger talisman to the cousin in the clan.
Alas, in fact, Lu Ming had long wanted to persuade his father to hand over some important properties in the city to A Li instead of treating him as an "outsider".
As a result, A Li, the second young master of the Lu family, was not even as good as a steward.
"Forget it! Ali, I'll think of another way!"
"Brother! Don't worry, I'll help you raise money right away!"
The two brothers said almost in unison.
As soon as the words were spoken, the two of them were stunned.
At this moment, Pei Yan over there had already said generously, "Okay! Just ten thousand middle-grade spiritual stones."
While talking, Pei Yan took out the storage bag.
He glanced at the pile of spiritual stones in the storage bag with his spiritual consciousness. Pei Yan had a complete grasp of the specific number.
No more, no less, exactly twelve thousand middle-grade spiritual stones.
"Are there any elixirs suitable for monsters? Those above the earth level, the heaven level are the best!"
Pei Yan still has the appearance of a rich man who belongs to a wealthy family.
Lu Ming & Lu Li:...
Lu Li blinked at Lu Ming: Brother, is this your friend?
So rich!
Lu Ming nodded without saying anything: He is my friend! There is indeed money.
However, no matter how much money you have, you cannot waste it at will.
It's just a little kitten. After buying the exercises, I'm not done yet. I actually have to buy pills for it.
Compared with Pei Yan, Lu Ming suddenly felt that he seemed to be too "stingy" for Bai Bai.
Bai Bai (Han Youyou):...Lu Li? Nine-tailed fox? Oh, the villain of this book has appeared...
