Chapter 536: I Can See It

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On the very first page, what he saw was none other than the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain!

Perhaps because he had already refined the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain, the five-colored light only momentarily obscured Jiang Fan's vision before dissipating, revealing the image of the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain on the page.

The owner of this ancient tome was likely the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain's previous master, the Five-Element Divine Monarch!

Back then, relying on the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain, he defeated all the powerful experts in the world and ascended all the way to the Soul Transformation Realm, becoming a titan of his era.

For reasons unknown, the spatial necklace containing the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain was lost elsewhere and found by the founding ancestor of the Thousand Refinements Sect. Meanwhile, the cultivation legacy from his meditation site was discovered by the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets.

Now, by a strange twist of fate, Jiang Fan had simultaneously acquired both the Five-Element Magnetic Mountain and the legacy, successfully unlocking the secret of the inheritance.

“Junior Brother Jiang, you want this ancient tome?” Luo Dongcheng was surprised. “Didn’t you just look at it? This is simply something that can’t be thoroughly studied. Spending ten thousand merit points on this would be far too crazy, wouldn’t it?”

He simply couldn't understand. If Jiang Fan hadn't seen the ancient tome and was exchanging it on a whim, it would be understandable. But Jiang Fan had clearly seen it!

Jiang Fan’s eyes flickered. “It’s rare to encounter such a Soul Transformation Realm legacy. How could I be content without thoroughly studying it? Besides, if I really can’t figure anything out, I can always sell it to a senior from the Nine Sects and exchange it for something else.”

Luo Dongcheng was speechless. He could only lament that having merit points made one rather willful.

He said helplessly, “Alright, since Junior Brother Jiang insists on exchanging it, take it then.”

Handing the jade box to Jiang Fan, he sighed, “You only have two thousand seven hundred and fifty merit points left. See if there’s anything else you need?”

Jiang Fan’s gaze searched again. Suddenly, he spotted a shimmering blue longsword. Its grade was actually a top-tier spiritual tool.

“The Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets really has a lot of good things!” Jiang Fan exclaimed.

There were only two top-tier spiritual tools in the entire Nine Sects’ territory. One was in the hands of Sword King Xu Qingyang. Yet, the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets had one available for exchange.

He thought of Liu Qingxian. Without a good sword, it would be a waste of the spiritual teaching she received in her dream.

“How much is this?” Jiang Fan picked it up and swung it. Its edge was unparalleled, and it radiated spirituality. If he were to use this sword to unleash “Genesis of All Things,” its power would increase by another thirty percent. Even a Core Formation Realm expert at the sixth level would find it hard to block that astonishing strike.

“This sword is called Blue Void, and it costs three thousand merit points,” Luo Dongcheng said, somewhat speechless.

Jiang Fan now only had two thousand seven hundred and fifty merit points left, short by just over two hundred. If he hadn't spent so carelessly just now, he wouldn't be in this situation.

“What a pity,” Jiang Fan said regretfully, reluctantly putting it down.

Seeing how much Jiang Fan liked the sword, Luo Dongcheng hesitated, then said with a pained expression, “Alright, alright, just take it. I’ll cover the missing merit points for you.”

Two hundred and fifty merit points—he would have to make ten or so round trips to the Nine Sects to earn that back.

Jiang Fan smiled. “Thank you, Commissioner Luo.”

He then smilingly accepted the Blue Void Sword. His merit points were completely depleted, and he even owed Luo Dongcheng over two hundred. The ancient tome had indeed cost too much. Since that was the case, he could only leave the tent and let others make their selections.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed a thick bundle of ancient tomes in the corner, appearing to be over thirty books. They were casually tied together with hemp rope and stacked higher than Jiang Fan himself.

Jiang Fan glanced at the topmost tome, its cover bearing distorted characters that were neither human nor demonic.

“What is this? A cultivation technique?” Jiang Fan asked, surprised.

Luo Dongcheng followed his gaze and said nonchalantly, “They are language materials from various races.”

Jiang Fan was stunned. Language materials from various races? How could the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets have something like that?

Luo Dongcheng casually pulled out a book, and when he opened it, a decaying smell wafted out, indicating its considerable age.

He casually explained, “A thousand years ago, various races formed an alliance to fight against the ancient giants. However, language barriers hindered communication. To overcome this, the wise ones from each race compiled thirty sets of language learning books for the main races. This created an amazing era where all races could communicate without hindrance. However, among all these races, only our human race has a relatively complete cultural heritage. The other races don’t care much for this; their universal language materials are long gone. Only our human race has preserved those materials from back then.”

Jiang Fan's heart stirred. He had received the legacy of Senior Lu Jiulin, a half-demon, which was the 'Brahma Saint True Spirit Cultivation'. But it was recorded entirely in demon script, making it impossible to understand. Additionally, he had long ago obtained the demonic elixir silver scroll, which he also couldn't decipher due to the language barrier.

He had long wanted to properly learn demon script. This set of language materials compiled by the ancient sages must contain the demon language. Unfortunately, he had no merit points left. He would have to wait until next time.

Jiang Fan regretfully bade farewell and left the tent.

Seeing Liu Qingxian outside, Jiang Fan casually handed her the blue dress and the Blue Void Sword. “These are for you.”

“For me?” Liu Qingxian’s face lit up with surprise.

She had been in secluded cultivation for most of the month, rarely undertaking missions, so her merit points were pitifully low. She hadn't expected Jiang Fan to thoughtfully choose two gifts for her.

Upon seeing the gifts clearly, she gasped in shock: “A defensive treasure robe for a perfected ninth-level Core Formation Realm expert? And is this a top-tier spiritual sword?”

The surprise on her face immediately turned to reproach. “Why are you giving these to me? What about yourself?”

With such valuable treasures, Jiang Fan could have exchanged many good things for himself!

Jiang Fan smiled. “If you don’t like them, I’ll just give them to someone else. Anyway, they can’t be returned.”

Tears welled up in Liu Qingxian’s eyes. These were two of the Nine Sects’ territory’s most exceptional spiritual treasures; besides Jiang Fan, who else would be willing to give them to her? And this was even before they had established a romantic relationship.

She silently embraced Jiang Fan and whispered, “Xiaofan, you shouldn’t be so good to me. I’m afraid I won’t be able to repay you.”

Jiang Fan smiled and rubbed the back of her hand. “Silly girl. You were willing to risk your life for me; what are a few gifts in comparison? Let’s find a place to try out these two spiritual treasures.”

Liu Qingxian nodded. Under the envious gazes of countless female disciples, she accompanied Jiang Fan as they walked away.

“Ah, Liu Qingxian really has good fortune!”

“With these top-tier offensive and defensive spiritual tools, Liu Qingxian is probably only second to Xia Chaoge among her peers.”

“I don’t think it will be long before she surpasses Xia Chaoge and becomes the foremost prodigy of the Nine Sects.”

Xia Chaoge stood silently, watching Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian walk away side by side. A faint sense of loneliness inexplicably welled up in her usually calm heart.

Only when Luo Dongcheng reminded her did she regain her composure and step into the tent.

“Xia Chaoge, right? Feel free to look around. With your over two thousand merit points, you can exchange for quite a few resources.”

Xia Chaoge nodded slightly. As her gaze swept around, she also noticed the thick stack of ancient tomes in the corner.

“What are these?”

Luo Dongcheng replied, “They are language reference books for various races, not cultivation techniques.”

Xia Chaoge lost interest. Then she heard Luo Dongcheng chuckle lightly, “Your eye for things is quite similar to Junior Brother Jiang’s; you both noticed this stack of books. However, Junior Brother Jiang has run out of merit points, so he’ll have to wait until next time to buy this stack of books.”

Xia Chaoge’s delicate eyebrows twitched slightly. She re-examined the ancient tomes in front of her, and a hint of bright light appeared in her eyes. “Uncle-Master, does he want these?”