Before even stepping inside, he saw a bustling crowd streaming in and out of the shop.
At just one glance, his face lit up with a wide smile.
"Shopkeeper, you’ve returned?"
"Senior Zhang, how have you been lately?"
"I heard you voluntarily resigned your title as a Three-Star Monster Hunter? That’s quite bold!"
Zhang Jiadi’s final mission seed simple but was, in fact, extrely dangerous.
It was precisely through that mission that he advanced from being a Two-Star Monster Hunter for many years to earning the rank of Three-Stars.
Abandoning such an esteed star-level title might appear wasteful to outsiders.
However, Zhang Jiadi did not regret it!
As long as he held the Monster Hunter title, he would be bound by countless obligations, often compelled to act under the orders of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering.
Moreover, giving up the title of Three-Star Monster Hunter had earned him the lease for this small shop—he didn’t feel it was a loss.
After exchanging greetings with so Qi Refining Foundation Establishnt cultivators, Zhang Jiadi stepped into the second floor of Qingyang Store.
Wen Xiu, who was busy calculating accounts, instinctively raised her head.
"Did you get the Copper Essence needed by the Ascendant Master?"
"I did," Zhang Jiadi replied, though his expression was sour. "The price has risen again, and I don’t know how to explain it to Tianxuan Fairy."
Having given birth a few years ago and taken ti to recuperate, Wen Xiu had fully recovered.
Contrary to rumors of cultivation realm declines due to childbirth, her stability in life, combined with the support of premium Spirit Veins, had actually facilitated her progress—from the third level of Foundation Establishnt to the fourth, breaking into the middle stage of the Foundation Establishnt realm.
Years of managing Qingyang Store had imbued the woman’s already refined deanor with an even greater sense of composure.
She set down the brush in her hand and calmly said, "You don’t need to worry about this. Although Senior Tianxuan Fairy appears aloof and unapproachable, she has a protective streak when it cos to her own people. Last ti soone tried to rob our caravan, she personally stepped in to resolve the matter. A slight increase in prices is no big deal—just tell her the truth, she won’t bla us."
"I hope so!"
Zhang Jiadi shrugged.
Whether before his Dao Companion Wen Xiu or Tianxuan Fairy, when faced with these won, even though he was already at the late stage of Foundation Establishnt, he always found himself a bit uneasy.
Especially in front of Tianxuan Fairy, her overwhelming cultivation realm and an inexplicable aura made him instinctively avoid getting too close.
Zhang Jiadi gestured downstairs, "So many custors today!"
Wen Xiu tucked her hair behind her ear and moved to the window, her refined face breaking into a smile.
"Most of them are here for the magic tools crafted by Elder Qingyang."
Zhang Jiadi was surprised. "But wasn’t the Nine Dragons True Fire Veil already reserved by the officials of Longyuan Immortal City?"
Wen Xiu shook her head. "While these people might not be able to buy it, just seeing it is rewarding enough. Besides, the store’s other magic tools are of high quality, rare treasures for Qi Refinent Stage rogue cultivators."
On this topic, she couldn’t help but marvel, "I never expected Elder Qingyang to also be a Tool Casting Master."
Likewise, Zhang Jiadi sighed, "Indeed! Not only are his crafted magic tools of exceptional quality, but their sheer quantity is astounding. In just three years, he’s produced no fewer than thirty items! Among rogue cultivator casters, as far as I know, only the Moyun Cave Lord could slightly surpass him."
The Moyun Cave Lord—the first Tool Casting Master of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering!
Not only did he produce many high-quality magic tools, but he also crafted nurous lower-grade magic items and even offered services in tailoring Natal Magic Items to individuals.
The annual earnings of this master casters, even rough estimates by outsiders, were enough to provoke envy.
"Enough of that. Once this matter is settled, I’ll head back to Penghu to report." Zhang Jiadi gathered himself, then looked at Wen Xiu with concern. "Wife, take care of your health and don’t overwork yourself."
Wen Xiu laughed and scolded him lightly, "With trivial matters like these, I may be a Foundation Establishnt cultivator, but I’m hardly fragile! You better hurry back—Qingqing has been acting wilder recently, she might stir up trouble over at Peng Island."
Qingqing was their daughter.
Four and a half years old.
Her full na was Zhang Jingqing, with a aning that was self-explanatory.
Initially, they had wished Elder Qingyang to na her. However, during her first two years, Qingyang had remained in closed-door cultivation and had only erged three years ago.
Thus, the husband and wife had decided to na their daughter in advance themselves.
Though simple, the na still reflected their deep respect for Elder Qingyang.
"Hehe, I brought her a little gift—she should like it."
Zhang Jiadi chuckled foolishly, his smile full of doting affection.
After bidding farewell to his wife, he left the small shop in haste, flying toward the Hidden Dragon Mountain Range and then onward to Eight Hundred Li Penghu.
With Elder Qingyang casting tools on such a grand scale, an ample supply of basic raw materials was vital. The Zhang Family, indebted to him, naturally took it upon themselves to handle these errands as a matter of obligation.
When Zhang Jiadi arrived at the newly built Wind-Ripple Pavilion outside Penghu, a Qi Refinent cultivator had already stepped forward to greet him.
"Family Head, good day!"
"Mm."
Zhang Jiadi nodded slightly. This Qi Refinent cultivator was one of the rogue cultivators he’d recruited in recent years to serve as clan retainer.
They didn’t require salaries; with plenty of Spiritual Vein Cave Mansions provided, such opportunities were sought after by many rogue cultivators.
His gaze landed outside the Wind-Ripple Pavilion on a massive creature lying on the ground, and his eyes showed a flicker of surprise.
"Which guest has arrived?"
A luxurious cloud chariot, pulled by an exotic beast.
It had deliberately halted outside Penghu to show respect for the Master of Peng Lake.
The cultivator stationed at the pavilion promptly explained, "It’s the master of Moyun Cave."
"Moyun Cave Lord?"
Zhang Jiadi froze for a mont before murmuring, "I was just talking about this Tool Casting Master earlier—who would’ve thought he’d co personally to pay a visit. As expected, Elder Qingyang’s renown spreads far and wide; even within the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, he now commands significant esteem."
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