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Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Meteor Sword!
Luo Cheng ignored the thoughts of others and directly took out the Lingxiao Jade Token.
"Can this get me a twenty percent discount?"
"Lingxiao Jade Token!"
The expressions on the faces of the other maids changed instantly. The mockery vanished, replaced by utmost respect.
The round-faced maid also appeared quite shocked.
To her knowledge, anyone who could possess a Lingxiao Jade Token had an extraordinary status.
They were either supreme Martial Arts masters or had an earth-shattering background.
Given Luo Cheng’s young age, he definitely wasn’t a supreme Martial Arts master. It was unclear whether he was a genius disciple from a major family or an elite talent of a prominent sect.
"Young Master, please hold on for a moment."
Snapping back to her senses, the round-faced maid turned and entered the side hall behind the counter.
Soon, a refined middle-aged man walked out briskly from behind the counter. He was the manager of this grand hall.
After receiving the Lingxiao Jade Token, the middle-aged man carefully examined it before respectfully returning it to Luo Cheng:
"It is indeed a Lingxiao Jade Token. The original price for the Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Pills is 2.6 million taels. With a twenty percent discount, it comes to 2.08 million taels."
Luo Cheng nodded and directly took out gold notes worth 2.08 million taels.
Witnessing this scene, the nearby maids felt a mix of jealousy and regret.
Attending to guests holding a Lingxiao Jade Token came with additional commissions.
The middle-aged man smiled and asked, "Young Master, is there anything else you’d like?"
"I’d like to have a look at the Star-level Treasure."
"The Star-level Treasures are in the adjacent grand hall."
The middle-aged man instructed the round-faced maid next to him, "Xiao Shuang, guide the Young Master to take a look."
"Understood. This way, Young Master, please."
Xiao Shuang led the way ahead.
Boom!
The moment he stepped into the adjacent grand hall, Luo Cheng was engulfed by an overwhelming killing aura coming straight at him, almost forcing him to draw his sword.
Noticing this, Xiao Shuang’s eyes flashed with a trace of surprise. She smiled and said:
"It seems, Young Master, you are a swordsman with not-so-shallow Sword Skill Cultivation."
"Why do you say that?"
Xiao Shuang explained, "This hall holds Lingyun Pavilion’s treasure of Linjiang City—a Ten-star Spirit Level Treasure Sword. Only swordsmen can provoke a reaction from it. That’s the sword over there!"
Luo Cheng noticed it as well.
In the very front of the grand hall, a crystal platform floated against the wall.
A sword was embedded diagonally in the crystal platform.
The entire sword radiated a dazzling crimson glow, resembling a blazing flame, with ten faintly flickering stars visible on its body!
Even from a distance of hundreds of meters, Luo Cheng could feel a fierce and domineering sword momentum crashing toward him, oppressing his spirit, as if trying to tear his soul apart.
"Impressive sword!"
Luo Cheng couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration before quickly retracting his gaze.
A Ten-star Spirit Level Treasure Sword wasn’t something he could afford right now.
Even if he could buy it, he wouldn’t be able to use it.
The sword’s momentum alone could cause him injury.
It was like giving a hundred-pound battle-axe to a baby.
Xiao Shuang asked, "May I ask, Young Master, your Realm?"
"Second Layer of Transcendence Realm."
Xiao Shuang pondered for a moment and said, "Second Layer of Transcendence Realm, a Two-star Treasure would be the most suitable. A well-matched Two-star Treasure can boost your attack power by approximately thirty percent."
"In comparison, One-star Treasures are of too low a grade and cannot significantly enhance one’s strength. Three-star Treasures are too expensive and are better suited for Martial Artists in the late stage of Transcendence Realm and above."
Luo Cheng smiled and said, "You seem to know a lot. Well then, show me the Two-star Treasure Swords."
Being complimented by Luo Cheng, Xiao Shuang blushed. She had done plenty of homework to secure her job at Lingyun Pavilion.
The two arrived at the section where Two-star Treasure Swords were kept, and Luo Cheng examined them one by one.
"No Seal Sword! Chi Ye Sword! Blood Pattern Sword! Feiling Sword..."
The quality of these swords was exceptional. The moment they were unsheathed, one could feel their unparalleled, sharp sword momentum, far surpassing his current sword by several folds.
The swords were priced based on their quality, ranging from fifty thousand to around one million taels.
Luo Cheng tested more than a dozen Two-star Treasure Swords in one go, but none completely satisfied him.
These swords were too light.
With his current strength of nearly eight thousand pounds, it was certain to further improve after breaking through the Third Layer of Transcendence Realm!
A light sword wouldn’t allow him to unleash his full power.
"Young Master is looking for a heavier sword? In that case, there’s one sword that will surely suit you."
Understanding his requirement, Xiao Shuang led Luo Cheng forward.
Ahead was a separate crystal display cabinet. Six or seven individuals stood before it, engaged in a heated discussion.
"This sword is outrageous, priced at 1.3 million taels! The most top-tier Two-star Treasure Swords are usually no more than one million taels!"
"Too expensive. For this price, I could buy three ordinary Two-star Treasures!"
"If it were one million taels, I’d buy it without hesitation!"
The group stared covetously at the sword within the crystal cabinet but were helpless against the steep price.
Luo Cheng stepped forward for a closer look.
Inside the crystal cabinet was a black-gold long sword with an ancient design. Measuring four feet and two inches in length, the scabbard was adorned with tiny star-like dots that twinkled faintly, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Xiao Shuang introduced, "This sword is called the Meteor Sword. It was forged and tempered using Black Gold Rock Iron and Star Gold Stone. It weighs nearly five thousand pounds and is considered a top-grade Two-star Treasure Sword! What does Young Master think?"
"Meteor Sword?"
Luo Cheng looked at the Meteor Sword, nodded, and said, "Good. I’ll take it!"
He practiced the Heavenly Fall Sword Technique, and the name "Meteor Sword" seemed to complement it perfectly.
Moreover, with a nearly five-thousand-pound weight, the sword matched his abilities perfectly, allowing him to fully exert his strength. It was undoubtedly the ideal choice.
"He’s just going to buy it—like that?"
"This guy is seriously loaded. Throwing down 1.3 million taels without a second thought."
The onlookers who had been bargaining were stunned by Luo Cheng’s decisiveness. Some looked at him with envy, while others had faces full of greed.
Xiao Shuang was just about to call for someone to retrieve the sword for Luo Cheng.
Suddenly.
"Hold it! This Meteor Sword belongs to my Young Master!"
A group of figures entered. At the forefront were two young men and a girl.
The girl, around fourteen or fifteen years old, wore a blue palace gown. She was delicate and fair, with an air of nobility emphasized by a gemstone-studded whip wrapped around her waist.
One of the young men was burly with a hooked nose and sharp triangular eyes, exuding an oppressive aura.
However, the most attention-grabbing individual was the young man in blue robes standing between them, holding a folding fan.
This young man, the youngest among them, had an elegant appearance. He carried a Treasure Sword on his waist, exuding imposing Essence Qi. His cultivation had reached the Fourth Layer of Transcendence Realm!
Behind them were several servants, one of whom had stepped forward to interrupt Luo Cheng.
Noticing troublemakers, the nearby crowd quickly moved aside, silently watching the situation unfold.
Xiao Shuang glanced at them and offered an apologetic smile. "Apologies, but this sword has already been sold. If you’re looking for Two-star Treasure Swords, there are many others to choose from nearby."
"How dare you!"
The green-robed servant sneered arrogantly, glaring fiercely at Xiao Shuang.
"Do you even know whom you’re speaking to? My Young Master is Qin Yuanfeng, the Third Young Master of the Qin Family from Xuanfeng City! This young lady here is Lady Hua, and this is Lu Yan from the Lu Family! Dare to say no again, and I’ll ensure you face severe consequences!"
As the green-robed servant finished speaking, the onlookers erupted in astonishment.
"So that’s Qin Yuanfeng, the Third Young Master of the Qin Family in Xuanfeng City!"
"The Qin Family is the ruling power of Xuanfeng City. I heard Qin Yuanfeng awakened a Seven-star Advanced Martial Soul and became a Fourth Layer Transcendence Realm Martial Artist at just fourteen. He’s a renowned young prodigy of Xuanfeng City."
"The Lu Family of Xuanfeng City isn’t to be taken lightly either. And Lady Hua—could she be from the Imperial City?"
Hearing the murmurs around them, the green-robed servant’s face became even more arrogant, as if he were the one being lauded. He sneered at Luo Cheng and Xiao Shuang:
"Hmph! Get lost!"
The frightened Xiao Shuang’s face turned pale as she bit her lip, mustering her courage to say:
"There are plenty of other Two-star Treasure Swords for you to choose from..."
"Impudent little girl! You are truly stubborn!"
The green-robed servant, furious, raised his hand intending to slap Xiao Shuang.
