Chapter 23 Enter Tianyuan City, Exchange Mortal Silver
For seven days, disciples from other peaks came to Seven Stars Peak every day, but because of the formation blocking them, they could not enter the courtyard.
"It has already been seven days, why have Senior Uncle Qin and Senior Sister Yun Man still not come out?"
"You brat, instead of properly cultivating, what are you doing coming here to join the excitement every day?"
"Then why are you also coming every day, Senior Brother?"
"I am already at the Foundation Establishment stage, consolidating my cultivation. You are just a Qi Condensation stage brat, not cultivating diligently, what are you wandering around here for?"
The disciples outside the courtyard were still chatting, while Qin Xiao had already arrived in the courtyard.
"Seven days is still too short. Although there has been some improvement, this Body Refinement is too slow, and the consumption is also too great. The expenses needed for my own cultivation are almost catching up to the output. I still underestimated this Body Refinement."
Seeing the slow effect of cultivation and the huge consumption, Qin Xiao temporarily lost interest in continuing to cultivate. More importantly, today he was going to visit Tianyuan City and check if there were any good things at the auction house.
Not long after, Yun Man also came out. She also knew they were going to Tianyuan City today, so she had already arranged her cultivation plan.
"Disciple, have you made any progress in these seven days?"
Qin Xiao habitually asked.
"Master, there has been progress, but the progress is not very fast. My Dantian seems a bit large, and the consumption is also a bit fast."
Yun Man said somewhat embarrassedly, because she had already used up all the Spirit Liquid Qin Xiao had rewarded her.
"It is fine, as your master, I am not afraid of your consumption, I am only afraid you cannot consume enough. As long as it can increase your cultivation, I fully support you."
Seeing Yun Man's somewhat troubled expression, Qin Xiao knew she must have used up the Spirit Liquid again.
"Thank you, Master."
Yun Man had always thought she understood her own Dantian, but now it seemed even she was a bit confused. After using so much Spirit Liquid, she still had not reached the Golden Core stage peak and was still at the late Golden Core stage.
"Today we will not talk about cultivation, we are going to spend. After we come back, I will give you more Spirit Liquid."
Seeing there was nothing else to prepare, Qin Xiao prepared to take Yun Man and go out.
"Greetings, Senior Uncle Qin, Senior Sister Yun Man."
As soon as Qin Xiao opened the courtyard gate, the group of disciples outside quickly stepped forward to greet them.
"Goodness, do none of you need to cultivate?"
Qin Xiao never imagined that these disciples would actually guard outside every day.
"Of course disciples need to cultivate, but Senior Uncle Qin, cultivation also requires a balance of work and rest."
Measured leader quickly fawned.
"Alright, whether you cultivate or not is up to you. My disciple and I are going out. You all go back and cultivate, do not come to my Seven Stars Peak every day."
Qin Xiao was already speechless about these disciples. Holding the token, he directly activated the formation, then headed down the mountain.
"Senior Uncle Qin, wait for us, we are also going down the mountain, we need to go back and cultivate."
Seeing Qin Xiao and Yun Man going down the mountain, these disciples also followed.
Qin Xiao could not be bothered to pay attention to them. After reaching the Body Refinement Second Layer, his physical quality and speed had greatly improved. He directly increased his speed, and those disciples were left behind.
"Disciple, stay away from these brats in the future. Do not let vanity blind your eyes."
Arriving outside the Sect, Qin Xiao reminded Yun Man.
"Master, rest assured, I have my own goals."
Yun Man also indicated she would not be disturbed. She still had her own things to do.
"This, disciple, you also know, as your master, I cannot cultivate, so I cannot fly. I still need you to take me for a ride. Walking down is really a bit far."
After thinking for a moment, Qin Xiao somewhat embarrassedly made his request.
After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one can also use Sword Flight. However, Foundation Establishment stage Spiritual Qi is not abundant yet, so they can only fly briefly. But the Golden Core stage is different-their spiritual power is abundant, allowing them to fly long distances using Sword Flight.
But because the Sect prohibits flight within its grounds, everyone walks properly. Once outside the Sect, naturally they would use Sword Flight. If you cultivate but cannot fly, is that not a waste of cultivation?
"Master, it is a small matter. I will take you flying."
After saying this, Yun Man took out her own Low Grade Dharma Treasure sword. Then with a casual burst of Spiritual Qi, the sword rapidly enlarged, with more than enough space for two people to stand.
"Master, you go up first."
Yun Man did not jump up first, but made a gesture inviting Qin Xiao to go up first.
"Then I will not stand on ceremony."
This was Qin Xiao's first time riding a flying sword-he was curious but also a bit nervous.
Stepping onto it, the flying sword still swayed a bit, but after standing firm, it no longer swayed. Yun Man then jumped onto the flying sword.
Yun Man casually pointed, and Spiritual Qi integrated into the flying sword. Then the flying sword began flying down the mountain, extremely fast. The scenery on both sides quickly passed by, almost making Qin Xiao dizzy.
Fortunately, Yun Man had already raised a protective shield in advance, so Qin Xiao was not blown off by the whistling wind.
In just about ten minutes, the flying sword arrived outside Tianyuan City.
"Disciple, slow down a bit next time. I am a bit dizzy from the sword."
After getting off the flying sword, Qin Xiao was still a bit scared. Although he knew he would not fall, he was still nervous in his heart. After all, the steering wheel was not in his hands.
"Ah? Master, this is already the slowest."
To accommodate Qin Xiao, Yun Man was already using the slowest speed. Otherwise, coming down from the mountain would not have taken this long.
"Alright then, I will slowly adapt."
Hearing this was already the slowest speed, Qin Xiao could only adapt himself.
Tianyuan City is the largest city under the Tianyuan Sect and also the main city within a thousand li radius. Immortal sects also have rules-within the city, all cultivators cannot fly, cannot casually bully mortals, and cannot torture or kill. Violators will receive certain penalties.
After paying the city entry fee, the two entered Tianyuan City.
This was Qin Xiao's first time coming down the mountain, his first contact with the mortal world of the cultivation realm.
Looking at the shops and pedestrians on both sides, Qin Xiao felt a bit more secure inside-not because of anything else, but because everything before him was very similar to the ancient times he remembered. In this different world, finding a bit of familiarity indeed could make one feel a bit secure.
"Master, coming to this mortal world, we need to exchange some silver. I previously had some silver, but I spent it all on the way to the Sect."
Seeing Qin Xiao still standing still, Yun Man reminded him.
"Oh right, the mortal world does not use Spirit Stones, they have their own currency. Let us go, exchange some silver."
Yun Man's words interrupted Qin Xiao's trance, and he came back to his senses. They indeed needed to exchange some silver and buy some mortal world things. He was a mortal; although relying on Spirit Liquid, he had not eaten for over a month. Although his body was not hungry, his mouth was starving.
Coincidentally, right at the city gate there was a currency exchange shop. Qin Xiao brought Yun Man inside.
"Two distinguished guests, do you need to exchange silver or Spirit Stones?"
As soon as Qin Xiao and his companion entered, a shop assistant came up to greet them, with a very humble attitude.
"Exchange some silver. How do you exchange here?"
Qin Xiao did not beat around the bush, directly saying he wanted to exchange silver.
"Two Immortals, our shop exchanges Spirit Stones for silver-one Low Grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for one thousand taels. If exchanging silver for Spirit Stones, it is one thousand two hundred taels for one Spirit Stone."
Hearing they wanted to exchange Spirit Stones for silver, the assistant understood their identities and became even more humble.
"Disciple, is this rate correct? Are they cheating us?"
Qin Xiao naturally did not understand, so he quietly asked Yun Man beside him.
"Master, no problem. The exchange rates in other cities are all similar."
Yun Man quickly answered.
"Alright then, how much should we exchange? Better exchange a bit less. Let us exchange ten thousand Spirit Stones first."
After thinking for a moment, Qin Xiao decided to exchange a bit less. Exchanging too much might make others think he was showing off.
"Ho-how, how many?"
Hearing Qin Xiao's words, the assistant directly stuttered, unable to speak.
"Ten thousand, what is wrong? Is there a problem?"
Qin Xiao asked somewhat puzzled.
"No, no problem. I will go find the shopkeeper. Please wait a moment, Immortals."
After confirming he had not misheard, the assistant quickly went to the back hall to find the shopkeeper.