Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

Chapter 151: Chapter 13: Obtained the 11th-Rank Immortal Sword
Because the disparity between the upper and lower limits of Tenth Rank Immortal Swords is so vast, many cultivators jokingly refer to the particularly powerful and famous ones as “Eleventh Rank Immortal Swords.”

The Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword is also considered to be among the more renowned levels among Immortal Swords. Although it does not compare to the Tai Yi Dividing Light Sword or the Dual Polarity Dust Sword, it roughly meets the threshold of the Eleventh Rank.

Moreover, according to ancient texts, there should also be a “Thousand Demons Soul Sword,” forged by the hands of the same Ancient Artifact Forging Master.

However, later on, the Thousand Demons Soul Sword for some reason disappeared without a trace, leaving only the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword passed down through the lineage of the Intercepting Cult at Skull Mountain, boasting various terrifying achievements in battle.

So it was only natural for the Nether Ghost Path to regard it as a symbol of their doctrine and to search for it desperately, at all costs.

If it were any other Immortal Sword, Smoke Old Ghost definitely wouldn’t have made a move, but this sword’s emergence caused such a commotion, and with the Nether Ghost Path being a well-known mad dog within the Demon Cult, it forced him to use it clandestinely.

Better to sell it.

Wei Dongliu decisively declared, “I’ll buy it,” which immediately sent Smoke Old Ghost into a frenzy of joy.

But the next second, he was pulled aside by Jiang Liyan, and the two of them started whispering closely.

“My friend Wei, there are indeed problems with that sword,” Jiang the Witch earnestly advised, “Legend has it that every time it is activated, various ghastly cries lament loudly, reverberating within a hundred miles, and it’s utterly impossible to hide.”

“The Nether Ghost Path views this sword as the lost treasure meant to stabilize their sect. If they learn that you possess this sword, they will definitely stop at nothing to kill their way to your doorstep… unless you lock it up forever and never reveal it. But if that’s the case, what’s the point of buying this sword?”

“For collection.” Wei Dongliu said.

Jiang Liyan: ……

“You’re right,” Wei Dongliu suddenly said loudly on purpose, then turned his head and looked at the Immortal Sword reluctantly, saying, “Still, it’s impossible to wield it openly, and if I buy it, it’s likely to rot away in my possession.”

Smoke Old Ghost: ……

“Enough is enough!” Seeing the other party’s intention, he impatiently said, “If you want to start bargaining, then bargain. You go first with a price.”

“Forty High Grade Spirit Stones,” Wei Dongliu said.

“How about this—I give you forty High Grade Spirit Stones, and if you can buy an Eleventh Rank Immortal Sword for this price from anywhere else, I’ll give you the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword for free, alright?” Smoke Old Ghost said hopelessly.

“That’s different,” Wei Dongliu argued, “This sword can’t be used openly without attracting the Nether Ghost Path, so how can it be valued at a normal price?”

“Moreover, after I buy your sword, I still have to be vigilant that you don’t go straight to the Nether Ghost Path to betray me after completing the trade. I’m taking on a risk here, you know?”

“What the hell would I betray!” Smoke Old Ghost burst out in anger, “If the Nether Ghost Path asks me how I knew the sword was in your hands, and I tell them I sold it to you myself, won’t the Nether Ghost Path crush my bones and scatter my ashes? Two hundred High Grade Spirit Stones, take it or leave it!”

“Two hundred is definitely too much,” Wei Dongliu began to bargain skillfully, “These are High Grade Spirit Stones! Unless there is a massive vein of Spirit Stones in one’s family, who could afford two hundred High Grade Spirit Stones? It wouldn’t sell for even a thousand years! How about one hundred—I could bite the bullet and offer that.”

“One hundred, you might as well buy a scabbard,” Smoke Old Ghost scoffed, “If you can’t afford two hundred, why should I sell it to you? Couldn’t I sell it to some rich Sect?”

“Wake up, if you go to a Sect, it’s as good as seeking your own death, alright?” Wei Dongliu laughed, “So the Sect buys the sword and doesn’t kill you, waiting for you to go and snitch to the Nether Ghost Path, right?”

Smoke Old Ghost fell silent.

The reason he did not sell the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword to the major sects was exactly due to such concerns:

Sects cannot ensure that, after the transaction is complete, he wouldn’t go to the Nether Ghost Path to betray them for a second payment, so they would definitely need to eliminate him to seal the news about the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword completely, eliminating the possibility of leakage.

In other words, Smoke Old Ghost could only opt to sell to Loose Cultivators, as they carry no burdens and can flee across the world at any time without risking their lives in a fight to silence him.

However, a Loose Cultivator who could afford two hundred Spirit Stones was probably rarer than an Eleventh Rank Immortal Sword…

“160.” The Smokey Old Ghost decided to concede.

To him, even if it was a Tenth Rank Immortal Sword, if it couldn’t be used, it was equivalent to trash, and might even attract the Nether Ghost Path, making it a hot potato.

“140.” Wei Dongliu said indifferently, “Recently, the exchange rate between high grade and intermediate grade Spirit Stones has risen to nearly one to one hundred and twenty; the price has to be adjusted accordingly.”

“Tch.” The Smokey Old Ghost’s brows furrowed tightly, and his thoughts sank.

In just a few minutes of conversation, this dog-headed customer had shown his rich knowledge of artifact forging, an accurate grasp of market trends, and an extremely cunning and shameless style.

He truly was one of the most troublesome and disgusting customers he had ever encountered over the years.

He even had a suspicion that this person could not possibly be a Loose Cultivator, but more likely a Direct Disciple from some major sect; otherwise, it would be impossible to explain the qualities he exhibited.

This wouldn’t do; he had to get out of there fast, or if he stayed a moment too late, he might be blocked by the other party outside the Cloud Platform market!

“140 it is!” he gritted his teeth and said, “But I want cash! Paid in full and at once!”

Wei Dongliu nodded and pulled out a Storage Bag from his sleeve.

Although there were no mines at his home, Luo Yan was after all with the Heavenly Craft Workshop, an incredibly lucrative place. He had saved up almost 150 high grade Spirit Stones in this period, all of which he brought to Wei Dongliu for his startup. Little did he know he’d spend them all today.

As each high grade Spirit Stone fell onto the table, both the Smokey Old Ghost and Jiang Liyan’s breathing became heavy.

This man was actually so wealthy, to carry so many high grade Spirit Stones on his person!

“That’s it,” Wei Dongliu closed up his Storage Bag, “Count them and we can complete the transaction.”

The Smokey Old Ghost swallowed, forcefully suppressing the urge to snatch the Spirit Stones and run. He just tossed over the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword and started counting the weight of the Spirit Stones quickly.

After a quick tally, the Smokey Old Ghost let out a low chuckle as the smoke around him suddenly stretched into a line and he swiftly shot up into the sky, vanishing from sight.

“The Smokey Old Ghost just ran off like that?” Jiang Liyan said, puzzled.

“Mhm, there’s no problem with the goods.” Wei Dongliu spoke indifferently, tucking away the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword, ready to take it back for refinement.

Bumbling upon an Eleventh Rank Immortal Sword this time, although it was one of the inferior ones within its rank, and also a hot potato that was inconvenient to wield… such a gain still far exceeded his expectations.

Not to mention that during the process, both Jiang the Witch and the Smokey Old Ghost contributed countless Synchronization Value to his mysterious persona.

When he returns, he will be able to harness the Chaotic Demon Body’s innate talent, first extracting Pure Demonic Qi and then refining the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword!

“Congratulations to Wei for fulfilling your long-cherished wish,” Jiang Liyan said with a soft smile, suppressing the greed in his heart, “The Forbidden Technique sealed within the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword targets the three souls and seven spirits of a person, notorious for being unpredictable and hard to defend against.”

“Even the wailing of the myriad ghosts when it is activated has the effect of shaking one’s mind… it’s just that the sound is too loud, truly impossible to hide from others’ ears.”

“No need to worry, Jiang,” Wei Dongliu said warmly, “I have my ways to handle the wailing of the myriad ghosts.”

Indeed! Jiang Liyan shuddered internally.

This guy dared to buy the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword because he was confident he had a solution for the wailing of the myriad ghosts!

But… a problem that even the Smokey Old Ghost couldn’t solve, he actually had a way to fix. Could he be even more skilled in artifact forging than the Smokey Old Ghost?

Wei Dongliu, who in the world are you?

[Mysterious persona, Synchronization Value +1.]