Chapter 23: Battle in the Market (I)

Looking at the shrewd old casual cultivator, Zhang Zhixuan said directly: "Old senior, this array plate looks good, but the grade is a bit low, it should be only the second grade lower grade. Such things in the market are no more than thirty spirit stones at most. Your array plate looks like it has been refined for many years, and the price is at most half of the new array plate, and your thing is a bit unknown. I can give you at most ten spirit stones. If you don't want to sell it, forget it."

"Array plates are rarely seen in the market. The price is also a bit erratic. Although my array plate looks inconspicuous, the material is very rare. I don't know what precious material it is, so the price must be twice as high, at least fifty spirit stones, otherwise I won't sell it." The old casual cultivator seemed not afraid that Zhang Zhixuan would not buy it, and still said without giving in.

"In that case, old man, take this array plate to the coffin!" Because the old casual cultivator asked for too much, it was far beyond Zhang Zhixuan's tolerance, so he cupped his hands and turned away without hesitation.

Seeing Zhang Zhixuan turning around and leaving, the old monk looked embarrassed and wanted to hold Zhang Zhixuan back, but he felt that ten spirit stones were too little and was in a dilemma.

A familiar friend next to him was also setting up a stall. He immediately grabbed Zhang Zhixuan's sleeve and persuaded him: "Master Tian, ​​don't be too greedy. You may not be able to sell this thing. Without the matching array flags and magic platforms, the array plate alone may not be able to synthesize the array. Except for the Xihe small meeting, you may not be able to sell the array plate in your hand. This array plate has been in your hand for decades, but it has not been sold. This little brother of the Zhang family seems to really want to buy it. Otherwise, can you make it cheaper?"

Master Tian secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhang Zhixuan stop, but he said reluctantly: "Little brother, you know, even a second-level low-grade array plate costs about 30 spirit stones. To be honest, I don't know what grade my array plate is, and I'm afraid of losing money if I sell it cheaply. If you really want it, at least 30 spirit stones, and I really won't sell it if it's less."

Zhang Zhixuan has been around the market for a while, and didn't find a suitable array plate. If he doesn't buy the array plate, the array platform and array flag in his hand will be abandoned for several years.

Seeing that the spiritual field was becoming more and more important, the second-grade upper-grade small mystery formation was effective, but its lethality was very small, and it really needed to be strengthened, so he spent a sum of spirit stones to prepare a set of formations.

Zhang Zhixuan squatted down and carefully observed the formation plate. He found that the formation plate was more than one foot long in diameter and felt like bone. There were dense runes engraved on the formation plate, but judging from the aura, it should only be second-grade lower-grade.

Because this formation plate was really strange, Zhang Zhixuan decided to buy it and gamble on its value. He took out twenty spirit stones from his arms and said, "I only have twenty spirit stones. If I can buy it, I'll buy it. If I can't, forget it."

"Twenty spirit stones are too few. You are a cultivator of the Zhang family. I know that your family's golden sprout pills are very good. You can have the formation plate, and add three golden sprout pills." Tian Laodao saw that Zhang Zhixuan had reached his bottom line, but he still said greedily.

"My family's Golden Bud Pill costs four spirit stones for one pill, and twelve spirit stones for three pills. You are good at calculating. I will only offer twenty spirit stones for this thing today. If you don't want to sell it, forget it." Zhang Zhixuan threw off his sleeves and was about to leave.

Tian Laodao and the middle-aged stall owner looked at each other. Seeing that Zhang Zhixuan would not add a penny, he stopped Zhang Zhixuan helplessly and said, "Twenty spirit stones is twenty spirit stones. It's hard for us casual cultivators to survive. A cheaper price is better."

Zhang Zhixuan handed over the spirit stones and entered Baicaoxuan with the formation plate in his hand to let Zhang Mengquan take a look.

The Zhang family has a third-level formation master. Zhang Mengquan has known Zhang Menglong for many years and his knowledge of formations is far better than Zhang Zhixuan.

He has been in the market for most of his life and has seen countless various magic tools. His vision is also quite extraordinary.

He picked up the array plate and looked at it carefully and said, "This thing seems to be made from the bones of a third-level sea monster. It is more common in Dongli Sea, but we almost don't have it here. The grade of this thing should have been third-level before, but it has lost its spiritual energy over the years, and its spirituality has been lost a lot. Now it is only second-level low-grade."

"Uncle Jiu, can this thing restore its spirituality?"

"Don't be happy, it's very difficult to restore this array plate to its original state. It's not only time-consuming but also requires more precious materials. Instead of that, it's better to refine a third-level array plate. This thing is still useless. When you return to the mountain gate, show it to your fourth brother and see if he has any way to restore this array plate."

Zhang Zhixuan put the array plate away, chatted with everyone for a while, and helped greet some guests.

In the afternoon, there were more and more casual cultivators in the market. Zhang Mengquan glanced casually and found a few unfamiliar faces. He stared at these unfamiliar cultivators carefully, as if he remembered something, and his face suddenly showed a bit of fear.

Thirty years ago, Zhang Mengquan personally experienced the battle of Jiuhua Mountain. This fierce battle directly broke the bones of the Zhang family.

As a young man who participated in the battle, the tragedy of thirty years ago seemed like yesterday.

Because of the long time, these strange monks basically did not disguise themselves. The old ones seemed like the enemies who attacked Jiuhua Mountain that year.

Thirty years ago, the Zhang family suffered heavy losses. Many of Zhang Mengquan's relatives, elders, brothers and friends died in Jiuhua Mountain.

When these people appeared, although thirty years had passed, Zhang Mengquan still recognized them.

He frowned and suddenly said, "There are many people today. The elixir in the shop is sold out. Let's close it early!"

He quickly closed the shop, then took out a communication talisman and immediately notified Wu Xiangyuan, a foundation-building monk in the market.

Zhang Mengquan looked at the astonished crowd and said directly: "The situation today is not right. Some of them are the enemies who attacked Jiuhua Mountain that year. They dare to come to the market today. I am afraid it is not good news. I have informed Senior Wu that you can choose any elixir, talisman, and magic weapon in the market. Once the market cannot be defended, everyone will flee back to Lushan. Whoever can escape will be counted as one." "Uncle Jiu, maybe things will not be so pessimistic. There is Senior Wu in the market, and there is a third-level formation. Once we are prepared, these people will not be of much use. They will soon fall into our trap and be caught in one fell swoop." After hearing these words, the fifth brother Zhang Zhicheng comforted him in shock. "You don't understand. This group of people is very cautious. Not only do they have helpers in the late foundation building period, but they are also protected by the Hu family cultivators. In recent years, the Hu family's background in Qingxuan Sect has become increasingly powerful. Even if Patriarch Chuyun is still alive, we can't get back what we suffered today, let alone the current situation. You should act quickly. Bring as many elixirs, spiritual stones, magic tools, and talismans as you can. Once a foundation building cultivator enters the market, scatter and flee immediately. Be prepared now. Kill a few bastards unexpectedly in a while to avenge your clansmen back then."