Chapter 640: Exchange (Supplement)

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Bi Yuzhuang's yellow floss, which had transformed into a formation disc, was retrieved into her red robe. She glanced at the corpse in mid-air. Wang Fu's body was convulsing violently, blood gushing out and transforming into small, multi-colored insects that burrowed into the sea.

His body parts seemed to have independent consciousness, struggling in different directions. In the short time it took Bi Yuzhuang to put away the formation disc, the man's body had already ripped into three sections, each heading west, north, and east respectively.

Only then did she confirm he was truly dead. The talisman she had already prepared in her hand immediately shot out, blocking the magical artifact before her. She then signaled to the Feng brothers, and the two immediately flew off in different directions.

Bi Yuzhuang herself took advantage of the chaos to escape into the clouds. The group of Changxiao cultivators were in a flurry: some went in different directions to pursue Wang Fu's body parts, others split into two groups to chase the Feng brothers, while many more stood bewildered in place.

She breathed a sigh of relief but did not lower her guard, fearing a Changxiao cultivator might suddenly appear beside her. She, along with the Li family members and Chen Xuanyu, rapidly headed south, passing over Tianzhu Island, which bordered their territory, and returning to the main island of Suzhu.

The group entered the small pavilion together. Only then did Bi Yuzhuang let go of her apprehension, hiding her worried expression as she looked towards Li Qinghong and asked gently:

"Has anyone been injured?"

"No one."

Wang Fu was not primarily an offensive cultivator. On their side, however, they had a lightning cultivator and a sword cultivator. Bi Yuzhuang had fought him until he exhausted all his trump cards, and Li Ximing's sneak attack had succeeded. Forget Wang Fu; even his master Zhou Han would likely die instantly if he had been there.

Li Qinghong simply took out her storage bag, and Li Ximing placed the small silver-white box on the table. Wang Fu's sword, bell, and bead, retrieved by Chen Xuanyu, were not large in their original forms. They emitted a mesmerizing magical light as they were placed on the side of the table.

Bi Yuzhuang looked at the Li family aunt and nephew and said softly:

"Please."

Li Qinghong looked at the silver-white box. Though she already had a good idea of what it was, she did not let her disappointment show as she gently took it and extended her spiritual sense into it.

Inside the box was an inch-long stream of bright, flowing light, flicking its tail like a white snake. It moved around within the box, and startled upon encountering her spiritual sense, it immediately shrank into a corner.

Li Qinghong couldn't identify the item, so she handed it to Bi Yuzhuang, gesturing for her to take a look. Bi Yuzhuang frowned as she examined it, then passed it to Chen Xuanyu. Chen Xuanyu then spoke:

"It appears to be a Purple Mansion spiritual item of the Binggu lineage..."

Bi Yuzhuang showed a hint of longing, but she didn't elaborate, only nodding politely as she said:

"It's likely a Purple Mansion spiritual item of the Quandan attribute."

Li Qinghong sighed softly and set the silver-white box aside. Bi Yuzhuang remained silent for a moment, then spoke:

"There's nothing more valuable on him. The three magical artifacts can be divided among us. As for the storage bag, it won't open immediately; it will likely take another ten days to half a month."

She pushed the box into Li Qinghong's hand. Li Qinghong held the silver box, pondered for a moment, and said gently:

"It seems this isn't suitable for us. This item can be temporarily stored on your island. If passing cultivators are interested, perhaps it can be exchanged for something our family needs."

Since this item was not of great use to her family, Li Qinghong naturally didn't want to carry it thousands of miles back to their inland region. Keeping it at home was also inappropriate, as it might cause trouble for no reason.

Needless to say, the allure of a Binggu lineage Purple Mansion spiritual item to Hengzhu Dao was immense. As soon as Li Qinghong said this, Bi Yuzhuang's joy almost overflowed from her eyes. She nodded repeatedly and replied:

"What are your family's requirements? I will certainly do my utmost to find them!"

Bi Yuzhuang naturally wouldn't let this item be exchanged by just any passing fellow Daoist; it would certainly be acquired by her own Hengzhu clan. Li Qinghong, too, was pleased that only the Hengzhu clan knew about it. She said gently:

"A Mingyang attribute spiritual item."

Bi Yuzhuang nodded in agreement. Li Qinghong then pointed to the three magical artifacts and said softly:

"My family dares not take these three magical artifacts. We entrust them to your Immortal Dao, hoping to exchange them for magical artifacts of similar value."

"Leave them to me."

Bi Yuzhuang nodded in agreement. Chen Xuanyu also spoke up, saying in a deep voice:

"Fellow Daoist Qinghong's idea is a good one. My Chen family also dares not openly carry this item out; let's exchange them all together."

Bi Yuzhuang, having dispatched her enemies and now having the opportunity to acquire a long-sought treasure, was naturally in a great mood. She smiled and said:

"Alright."

Li Qinghong looked at Li Ximing, who was standing by. There was no disappointment on the young man's face, but his eyes, as he looked at her, held a hint of fatigue. Li Qinghong said softly:

"Ximing, please go ahead and choose your magical artifacts first. I'd like to chat a bit more with the seniors."

Li Ximing immediately stood up and withdrew. With her saying so, Chen Xuanyu naturally also stood up. The dignified-looking middle-aged man, with a sword on his back, said courteously:

"I'll also go down and take a look, to save myself the trouble of running back and forth later."

The two were led by a Hengzhu cultivator to visit the treasure vault. Li Qinghong hesitated for a moment, then said softly:

"Senior, does your clan have a Purple Mansion inheritance of the Hongxia lineage?"

"Hongxia?"

Bi Yuzhuang paused slightly, then immediately understood and replied:

"That's quite rare. It's usually a lineage of the Dragon Clan and the Luoxia Upper Sect. My Hengzhu clan naturally doesn't have it, but I can keep an eye out for you, Fellow Daoist."

Li Qinghong shook her head and replied:

"No need to go to too much trouble; I just asked casually. Also, if there are any Mingyang lineages or similar items other than those from Huangyuan Pass, please send a letter to my lake if it's convenient, just so I can be informed. A Mingyang spiritual item is still preferred."

"Alright."

Bi Yuzhuang responded, saying softly:

"Qinghong, you don't need to worry too much. Things often take a turn for the better."

Li Qinghong had already been pensive, and listening to Bi Yuzhuang's words, she grew somewhat worried. Having no mind to speak further, she stood up to take her leave. Bi Yuzhuang quickly said:

"If you have chosen magical artifacts, Fellow Daoist Chen also needs to return to Jiangnan. You all can travel together and look out for each other."

Li Qinghong was naturally agreeable. She respectfully bowed and took her leave. Upon exiting the ancient and elegant small pavilion and reaching the ground level, she found that Li Ximing had not gone to choose magical artifacts, but was standing by, waiting.

"What is this...?"

Li Qinghong looked a bit doubtful. The young man showed a pensive expression, and as his spiritual energy surged, he transmitted his voice:

"Aunt, if Mingyang spiritual items are truly hard to come by, why not try the Purple Mansion cultivation method of the Hongxia lineage? Brother Zhi has also reached the late Foundation Establishment stage; his talent is not bad, and his character far surpasses mine..."

Li Ximing, his face full of contemplation, replied:

"Waiting and waiting for a Mingyang spiritual item, who knows how long it will drag on—that would be undesirable. Regarding the Purple Mansion, the longer I hesitate, the more dangerous it becomes. Even if the breakthrough fails, Minghuang is still an option. If that Hongxia cultivation method is good enough, let Brother Zhi also try it; it opens up another world of possibilities."

Li Qinghong pursed her lips and looked at him, her almond-shaped eyes filled with worry. She shook her head and said:

"I understand. But first, go choose your magical artifacts. We should leave quickly. Given your eighth brother's caution, he must have gone to scout the island after leaving first. It's possible he's discovered the spiritual item wasn't taken out, and if so, he will certainly make other plans."

"I... worry about your brother."