Thus very quickly, Bai Ziyue found the red box and moved it aside.
Soon, three cultivation techniques ca into view.
Indeed, if he had not spent that one hundred liang of silver, even if he knew that the Library Pavilion contained three top-tier inner power heart thods, it would’ve been impossible to find them. In the end, he could only helplessly choose a relatively inferior cultivation technique.
At this mont, with the three top-tier inner power heart thods before him, naturally, he was excited.
However, after a brief consideration, Bai Ziyue reached out and picked up one of the books.
"Purple Mansion Creation Technique"!
Almost the mont he heard Elder Gao’s description, Bai Ziyue made the decision, choosing this "Purple Mansion Creation Technique" as his fundantal inner power heart thod.
It was not only because of its considerable power but also because, unlike the Sunburst Technique and Nine Yang Technique, it didn’t have obvious drawbacks.
As for the slow training speed... for him, this was not a problem at all.
"Are you prepared to choose this cultivation technique?"
Elder Gao raised his eyes, looking at Bai Ziyue with surprise.
"That’s right."
Bai Ziyue nodded calmly and said.
"Exchanging for the ’Purple Mansion Creation Technique’ requires two thousand contribution points. Inner Sect Disciple status grants a ten percent discount, and steward status grants a twenty percent discount. As an outstanding disciple within the gang, which is equivalent to the position of steward, you receive a twenty percent discount, requiring only sixteen hundred contribution points.
If you’re sure about the exchange, just make up the contribution, and you can proceed with copying it."
Elder Gao did not delve deeper, speaking directly.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ziyue hesitated not at all. After deducting eleven hundred contribution points from his Contribution Record Book, he added another thousand liang of silver, before picking up a pen and quickly copying down the text.
An hour later, Bai Ziyue walked out of the Library Pavilion.
"Eleven hundred contribution points plus a thousand liang of silver, at last, secured the inner power heart thod.
Although the cost was significant, it was worth it in comparison to the ’Purple Mansion Creation Technique.’"
Bai Ziyue was acutely aware of the preciousness of inner power heart thods.
In so top-tier rchant associations in the outside world, inner power heart thods do appear. However, at most, what appears is just basic inner power, ordinary, commonplace techniques like the Quanqing Heart thod. Slightly better ones are equivalent to the Blood Refining True Skill or Six Harmonies Qi Technique, which have certain training advantages.
Techniques like Fiery Fla Technique and Cold Jade Technique, which possess noticeable power, appear only at specific auction events.
As for top-tier inner power heart thods like the Purple Mansion Creation Technique, their appearance was nearly impossible.
Moreover, importantly, the inner power heart thods that appear at rchant associations often have shockingly high prices—even the most basic ones cost thousands of liang of silver.
When techniques like Fiery Fla Technique and Cold Jade Technique go to auction, the silver spent would amount to tens of thousands...
Let alone top-tier inner power heart thods like the Sunburst Technique and Purple Mansion Creation Technique.
This was one of the advantages of joining a faction or gang.
Not only could you access better techniques, but the cost was relatively lower.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Ziyue stepped out of the Sunburst Gang’s gate.
...
Two days later, Bai Ziyue’s figure appeared at the entrance of a towering, magnificent pavilion.
The entire tangerine-red pavilion exuded a special, enticing fragrance from afar.
Celestial Fragrance Inn!
Seeing the four gleaming gold signboards atop the pavilion, a hint of curiosity flickered in Bai Ziyue’s eyes.
Celestial Fragrance Inn, one of the three top-tier restaurants in Wujiang County.
It was also a money-draining establishnt for many local tycoons.
At this mont, however, there stood two brawny n in blue robes, one on either side of the entrance to the Celestial Fragrance Inn.
Occasionally, soone entered, but all needed to present a gilt na card.
Involuntarily, Bai Ziyue turned his gaze toward his cost-effective senior brother, Tang Zhanfei.
"Relax, with here, I’ll definitely get you inside."
Tang Zhanfei smiled and patted Bai Ziyue on the shoulder, then swaggered forward.
Bai Ziyue followed closely behind.
To his surprise, Tang Zhanfei indeed took out a na card, letting both of them enter smoothly.
As they entered, the special fragrance beca even stronger, intoxicating one’s heart and mind.
"Dharma Incense?"
Bai Ziyue was sowhat puzzled, his heart suddenly tightened.
This aroma was very similar to the Calm Spirit Incense’s Dharma Incense scent, except it carried an additional enchanting quality—although extrely faint, prolonged inhalation would inevitably lead to slight relaxation.
However, Dharma Incense was one of the inheritances of the Incense Fire Dao, difficult to produce and expensive. For it to be ignited on such a large scale, even if the effect of this fragrance fell short of genuine Dharma Incense, the cost would be enormous.
"This Celestial Fragrance Pavilion is most renowned for its celestial fragrance. Although it contains a hint of enchanting allure, visitors co to the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion primarily to relax.
Thus, this enchanting fragrance actually enhances the enjoynt."
Seemingly noticing Bai Ziyue’s vigilance and confusion, Tang Zhanfei explained.
Nodding slightly, Bai Ziyue still couldn’t shake his doubts, suspecting that this Celestial Fragrance Pavilion might be more than it seed.
Bai Ziyue’s visit to the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion was not for pleasure but to participate in the popular monthly youth martial arts et in Wujiang County.
This youth martial arts et was jointly organized by the three top pavilions: Hongxiu Pavilion, Yuelai Pavilion, and Celestial Fragrance Pavilion. It was held once a month, alternating among the various pavilions.
This ti, it was the turn of the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.
With the guidance of a maid, Bai Ziyue and another person entered the back courtyard directly.
Contrary to his imagination, the back courtyard of the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion was more spacious and exquisite than the front buildings. Every five steps, there was a pavilion; every ten steps, a building. Various rockeries and flowing water complented each other, small trees hurriedly scattered, flowers and plants blossod in disorder, and the beauty of the scenery made one linger.
At this mont, there were many young, promising martial artists appreciating the beauty of this place, along with the clear and lodious sound of zithers coming from the pavilions.
"Is this the youth martial arts et?"
Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but frown slightly.
"It’s just the warm-up now, did you see that arena?
Later, martial artists who feel sowhat skilled can go on stage to challenge or find soone to duel with from below the stage.
If the strength is strong enough and they can defeat martial artists of the sa realm on stage ten consecutive tis, then the three courtesans in the pavilion will determine the title.
Of course, if one is confident enough in their strength, they can also challenge martial artists who are already famous in Wujiang County. Winning three consecutive tis also earns a Jianghu title.
This is indeed a great place for young martial artists to make a na for themselves.
For example, senior brother, I once got the title of ’Three-Stroke Sword.’
Tang Zhanfei revealed a trace of pride on his face as he spoke.
"Three-Stroke Sword?"
Bai Ziyue’s expression beca sowhat quirky.
*Doesn’t this title imply that this cheap senior brother of mine only has three decent sword moves?*
Of course, he didn’t an to look down on him. Being able to make a na for himself among the younger generation in Wujiang County ant that this cheap senior brother had defeated at least ten martial artists of the sa realm, which was remarkable.
As they were talking, a young man suddenly leaped onto the arena and said to another martial artist in a red robe from a distance, "I am Yang Huaizhi. I feel I have improved recently and would like to spar with Left-Handed Knife Wu Yun."
"Alright, I’ll take you on."
Left-Handed Knife Wu Yun did not hesitate, leaped up, stepped on a boulder on a rockery, and jumped onto the arena like a cheetah.
They began to exchange blows instantly.
"Junior brother, who do you think will win between these two?"
Tang Zhanfei asked enthusiastically.
"Wu Yun, I think,"
Bai Ziyue said softly.
At that ti, with his martial arts realm and keen sight beyond ordinary people, he naturally could judge who was stronger or weaker with a single glance.
Even though they were both in the early-stage inner cultivation martial arts realm and their Qi and blood were roughly equivalent,
even when Yang Huaizhi was in the upper hand, his staff technique was quite extraordinary and his montum was superb,
Left-Handed Knife Wu Yun was not fast with his knife, but using his left hand to wield the knife gave him a natural dexterity. His knife strikes often caught people off guard, leaving him with so energy to spare while fending off Yang Huaizhi’s attacks.
As expected, taking advantage of the mont when Yang Huaizhi’s staff techniques shifted, Wu Yun quickly advanced, the light of his knife sweeping in, and within just a few strikes, he brought the blade to Yang Huaizhi’s neck.
"As expected of Left-Handed Knife, I admit defeat."
Yang Huaizhi clasped his fists, and quickly jumped off the arena.
"You do have so insight."
Tang Zhanfei raised his eyebrows in surprise, then continued, "There aren’t many people here yet, but later, the young talents from all over Wujiang County will show up, and among them are martial artists above the inner power realm.
By the way, do you know the white-clothed swordsman Chen Qingyun, who has recently beco famous?
I wonder if he’ll show up this ti. If he does, I reckon the three courtesans in the pavilion will all vie to invite him.
That’s how you gain fa and beauty."
Saying this, Tang Zhanfei sighed, his eyes occasionally scanning the courtesans in the pavilion, who were hidden behind fine silk screens.
"These three courtesans are indeed stunning beauties."
Bai Ziyue also glanced at the three pavilions near the arena and nodded, saying.
"Haha, junior brother, you’re quite humorous."
Tang Zhanfei looked at Bai Ziyue with a strange expression, as if he wanted to laugh but was too embarrassed to do so.
Bai Ziyue’s expression remained unchanged, and he naturally knew that his cheap senior brother thought he was boasting.
However, he wouldn’t bother to explain.
The silk screens might block the mundane eyesight of others, but they certainly couldn’t obstruct his spiritual eye exploration.
Especially his eyes, through the instinctual transformation brought by the spiritual eye technique, had beco extrely sharp and clear, reaching an unimaginable limit for ordinary people.
The courtesans that others found difficult to discern were clearly visible to him.
Moreover, in his keen gaze, he discovered that these three courtesans were not ordinary delicate won; they all possessed martial skills to varying extents. Even the weakest of them was at the external forging level. Among them, the courtesan Miss Yue’e from the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion had a martial arts realm of inner cultivation, which was quite extraordinary.
"Young Master Jiangg Hee from Sunburst Gang has arrived!"
"Young Master Jin from the Nine Seals Sect, Jin Guyong has arrived!"
At this mont, two announcing voices rang out in succession.
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