Mortal: Fairy Song Yu has issued you a task.

Chapter 36 Updating Magical Artifacts

After leaving the bamboo pavilion, Lin Jingchu headed towards the sect's market. Although this trip was within the territory of Xi Kingdom and he didn't expect any major dangers, he still needed to make some preparations.

In particular, the Qingfeng Sword he is currently using is only a high-grade magic weapon, which is really not enough for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After arriving at the market, Lin Jingchu went straight to Linglong Pavilion, which was run by the sect.

"Uncle-Master, welcome!"

As soon as Lin Jingchu stepped into the pavilion, a clever young disciple quickly came to greet him, his face full of ingratiating smiles.

"I wonder what you need today, Martial Uncle? Our establishment has everything: pills, talismans, magical artifacts, and even cultivation techniques."

"Let's first look at the top-tier offensive magical artifacts, such as swords and blades."

"Uncle-Master, this way please. Please have a seat in the private room. I will go and fetch the tea for you to see." The disciple led him into a quiet room, served him spiritual tea, and then took his leave.

Lin Jingchu took a sip of spiritual tea, and couldn't help but sigh: This cultivation world truly values ​​strength above all else. Back when he was still in the Qi Refining stage, these disciples weren't this hospitable, and he certainly wasn't invited into a private room to be served tea.

Before his thoughts could settle, the disciple returned carrying a long, narrow wooden box. The disciple placed the box on the table and opened the lid. A cold glint immediately shone on Lin Jingchu's face.

On a black velvet background lies a goose-feather knife with a smooth curve and a dark green blade.

"Senior Uncle, please take a look. This is the Shattered Leaf Blade, a top-tier magic weapon forged by the Foundation Establishment senior uncle of Fire Cloud Peak using earth fire with painstaking effort."

"It is made primarily of dark blue iron, with a trace of gold essence added, making the blade incredibly tough and exceptionally sharp, capable of cutting through ordinary high-grade defensive magic weapons like mud."

"What's even more amazing is that this sword is also a combination magic weapon. When combined, it becomes one, capable of breaking through armor and attacking strong points with astonishing power; when separated, it can split into nine thin, willow-leaf-like sub-blades, which can be used to attack enemies from all angles, making them impossible to defend against."

"Such a divine weapon, now only seven hundred spirit stones, this is a clearance sale at a loss."

Lin Jingchu took out the sharp blade and examined it. The blade was more than three feet long and gleamed with a cold, deep blue light, like a pool of ice. Several patterns on it were perfectly formed.

He flicked his finger lightly on the blade, and a clear, melodious hum resonated outwards.

"Since it's such a powerful weapon, yet it's being sold at a loss, it must have some significant drawbacks."

The sales disciple chuckled, "Not really, it's just that this Leaf-Splitting Blade requires a high level of skill from the user, demanding strong spiritual sense and precise control. Otherwise, it's difficult to wield the split sub-blades."

Lin Jingchu was secretly delighted; this was just perfect.

But he looked troubled, put down his leaf-splitting knife, and asked again, "Do you have any magical artifacts that specialize in escape techniques or movement skills?"

"Yes, please wait a moment, Uncle-Master." The young disciple left quickly and returned shortly with a brocade box.

"These are the Wind-Treading Shadow-Split Boots, a top-tier magic weapon. Once activated, they can significantly reduce body weight and increase agility and speed. Furthermore, when moving at full speed, they can create five afterimages to confuse enemies. Such magic weapons specializing in movement techniques are extremely rare; if you're slow, they're gone. They're priced at one thousand spirit stones."

Inside the brocade box was a pair of dark blue-black short boots. Judging from the material, they seemed to be made of the scales of some kind of demon beast, with fine silver-white lines outlining the patterns of coiled snakes. At the ankle, where the snake's head was located, a pair of snake eyes were inlaid with milky-white gemstones.

Lin Jingchu currently only possesses one movement-type spell, "Wind Control Technique," which is only available at the Qi Refining stage.

Although the sect's higher-level library had been opened to him, the Foundation Establishment stage spells were all ordinary, making them too low-value to cultivate.

If one wants advanced secret spells, one can probably only ask Master Elder Feng for them, but he has not yet truly gained his favor, so it is inconvenient to ask rashly.

The jade slip containing the "Moon Gazing Technique" only contained cultivation methods and accompanying supernatural abilities, but no magic arts.

These Wind-Stepping Shadow Boots perfectly compensate for his weakness in movement techniques.

Whether in a prolonged fight or in a desperate escape, it provides an extra layer of support.

Moreover, his ability to create afterimages is a perfect match for his Mirror Flower Water Moon Divine Power.

"This top-tier magic artifact is so crudely made that it's not worth a thousand spirit stones." Lin Jingchu picked up the extremely light short boots and examined them closely.

"Uncle-Master, you jest. These boots are crafted from the belly skin of a hidden dragon snake found in the treacherous rapids of the Panlong River. This snake possesses a rare and diluted dragon bloodline, and the boots are also inlaid with four Illusionary Light Stones. The cost of these alone is seven or eight hundred spirit stones. Moreover, our establishment does not negotiate prices."

Lin Jingchu's expression remained calm, but he was constantly weighing the options in his mind.

He really wanted to get the Windwalker Shadow Boots, but he didn't have enough spirit stones. However, he could barely afford the Leaf Shattering Blade.

"Is Uncle Master having some trouble with the flow of spirit stones?" The disciple seemed to have noticed something amiss and suddenly spoke up, "I have a solution. The Golden Jade Society can lend you some spirit stones, Uncle Master."

Golden Jade Club?

Lin Jingchu had heard that it was controlled by several personal disciples, and that there was also a Core Formation Elder backing it up.

"What is the interest rate?"

"The monthly interest rate is only three percent. Please rest assured, Uncle-Master, our association is a legitimate business tacitly approved by the sect, and we absolutely do not engage in any dirty tricks such as compounding interest."

……

After some time, Lin Jingchu piloted the Azure Winged Boat and sped out of the market.

"Alas, even a hero can be brought down by a single spirit stone!"

He felt a pang of heartache. In the end, relying on his status as a direct disciple of the Tianquan Peak Master and a formation master, he gritted his teeth, borrowed a thousand spirit stones, and sold off his unused belongings to buy the two magical artifacts together.

Fortunately, after completing the mission in Tiantong City, they will receive a generous reward that will be enough to pay off half of their debt.

Moreover, three percent isn't considered high. If it were back in the Tianxing Sect, that would have been terrifying. The monthly interest rate was 10%, plus a deduction fee, and the loan would have to be repaid after three months. It was a classic case of nine out of 10% and thirteen back.

Of course, he never paid it back and simply ran away.

Besides these two magical artifacts, he also bought some talismans, the most important of which was the mid-level Spirit Burst Talisman. Its power was average, but the bursting spiritual light could not only interfere with perception and the flow of spiritual energy, but also resembled the disintegration of his clone, so it was sure to have a miraculous effect.

"Nephew Lin... oh, no, you should call me Junior Brother Lin now!" A surprised shout interrupted Lin Jingchu's thoughts.

It was the Ye family disciple who had previously entrusted him with perfecting the long-distance teleportation array.

Lin Jingchu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Brother Ye, it's been a long time. You're even more charming than before."

"How can anyone compare to Junior Brother Lin, who has already achieved Foundation Establishment without a sound!" Senior Brother Ye flew over on his sword: "It's been a long time since we last met. If you're not in a hurry, Junior Brother, why don't we find a quiet place so we can have a proper chat?"

When old customers meet, it's natural to chat. Lin Jingchu smiled: "Why look elsewhere? Senior Brother Ye, please give us a little space."

Although Senior Brother Ye was puzzled, he still retreated several feet as instructed.

Then, Lin Jingchu made a hand seal, and the green winged boat under his feet, which was only half a zhang long, suddenly expanded to five zhang long.

At the same time, the feathers at the stern formed a cabin with each breath, like a small painted boat floating in the air.

"This! This..." Senior Brother Ye's eyes widened, his face full of shock.

"Senior Brother Ye, please come in and take a seat." Lin Jingchu said calmly as he stepped into the cabin first.