Chapter 728 - 659 Ascending the Peak 58
It’s true that Tan Shuangshuang’s performance on the Heaven-Reaching Road was so outstanding that it suppressed the jealousy in the hearts of those eyeing to apprentice under Ling Wuchen, because Tan Shuangshuang used her power to prove she was stronger than them.
It could be said that without this unexpected twist, Tan Shuangshuang would now be preparing to face the small maneuvers of those she had snatched the apprenticeship opportunity from.
Of course, backstabbing Tan Shuangshuang is something most people from the same sect wouldn’t think of doing, and even if they did, they probably wouldn’t dare, but various small troubles are nasty and waste Tan Shuangshuang’s cultivation time.
The Pill Master at the Martial Master Level who crafted Spiritual Wine for Tan Shuangshuang did it quickly, and in less than three days, Tan Shuangshuang received a Storage Bag full of Spiritual Wine, the aroma hit her as soon as she opened the lid.
To prevent the Spiritual Wine from freezing into solid blocks, Tan Shuangshuang specially went to the White Cloud Market at Wuji Sect’s midway point to buy wine bags made from the fur of fire-attributed Magic Beasts. It was her first time coming to this Heavenly Market.
Although this Magic Artifact looked like a large piece of white cloud, it wasn’t real clouds, so it didn’t feel cold to the touch. The ground beneath was flat and hard, and the walls around looked exactly like white clouds but felt soft and stretchy, ensuring those with low cultivation wouldn’t accidentally fall off.
This place is enormous, filled with stalls selling goods and various places for eating, drinking, and amusement. It’s like a market opened by a sect for Wuji Sect’s disciples to shop and play.
To prevent disciples from indulging and neglecting practice, the sect strictly manages the White Cloud Market, with special guards and limitations; all disciples entering get issued a token.
Only disciples with this token can enter the White Cloud Market, but even with a token, they’re only allowed to enter once a month for three days, and the token can’t be transferred to others.
It’s Tan Shuangshuang’s first time here; she took a token and headed straight to the area selling products made from Magic Beast fur. She intended to custom-make several wine bags from fire-attributed Magic Beast fur to hold Spirit Fruit Wine.
Fire-attributed Magic Beast fur, under special processing and preservation, is the most suitable carrier for drawing fire-attributed Arrays and is perfect for making warm clothing, so it’s even better for making water bags and wine bags.
However, Tan Shuangshuang went to the Heaven-Reaching Road for cultivation, not for comfort, so she wouldn’t bring anything extra besides necessary warmth-inducing Spiritual Wine, naturally, she didn’t need warm clothing made of fire-attributed fur.
Wine bags are small items and not difficult to make. Although Tan Shuangshuang needed many, it only slightly consumed some time, so after accepting her order, they told Tan Shuangshuang she would have to wait an hour or two for the finished product.
The waiting was boring, so Tan Shuangshuang thought about taking a stroll to see if there was anything good, then return to pick up her wine bags.
As soon as she stepped out, by coincidence, she ran into an acquaintance she didn’t particularly like, Lu Tianyi. Upon seeing Tan Shuangshuang, Lu Tianyi was quite surprised and delighted, as he hadn’t expected to run into Tan Shuangshuang in the White Cloud Market where he was discussing business.
Immediately, Lu Tianyi walked over joyously and greeted warmly, "Benefactor, well met! I didn’t expect we’re so destined to meet again!"
Tan Shuangshuang’s lip barely twitched; what kind of destiny is this, the more she doesn’t want to encounter him, the more she does — a misfortune rather!
Yet Lu Tianyi was so enthusiastic, and politeness dictates never to hit a smiling face, so Tan Shuangshuang couldn’t be rude and merely nodded, replying coolly, "Don’t call me benefactor anymore; you and I are both disciples of Wuji Sect. Just call me Senior Sister."
Immediately, Lu Tianyi smoothly changed his address, "Senior Sister Tan," and then asked, "I wonder what Senior Sister Tan is here in the White Cloud Market to buy? If Senior Sister wishes, I, as your junior brother, can guide and introduce the place to you."
Lu Tianyi thought so because from the news he gathered, Tan Shuangshuang is someone who focuses solely on cultivation and isn’t adept at mundane pleasures and mundane shopping.
Though Tan Shuangshuang didn’t want to get close to Lu Tianyi, she certainly didn’t see him as someone to avoid entirely. Besides, she wasn’t guilty of anything, so why should she hide? Thinking this way, Tan Shuangshuang nodded and said, "I’ll trouble you, Junior Brother."
Just as Lu Tianyi was from Qingyun City, she wanted to ask him about Qingyun City matters since the Tan Family being the largest family there; learning about Qingyun City’s affairs equated to understanding Tan Family’s situation.
Lu Tianyi was very talkative and skilled at making friends, otherwise, he wouldn’t have so many business deals and sources of information. He intentionally accommodated Tan Shuangshuang in their conversation.
After a round, Tan Shuangshuang, though saying little, learned what she needed to know. From Lu Tianyi’s words, she gleaned the Tan Family’s news wasn’t entirely comprehensive but got the general idea.
For instance, the marriage alliance between the Liang Family and Tan Family had succeeded, and the Liang Family had already left Tan Family, albeit taking some young members and leaving some of their own. Eventually, the two families were happily united, deepening their relations over time.
Also, since Tan Shuangshuang left, Tan Family had produced several formidable Body Cultivation young disciples like mushrooms after the rain, including Tan Feiyu, who reportedly once defeated a Martial Cultivation Level person with his Eighth Rank Warrior cultivation, seeing him as another Tan Shuangshuang by Qingyun City standards.
Upon hearing this, Tan Shuangshuang felt quite satisfied. It seemed Tan Feiyu’s Three Turns Plastic Body Art had been successfully practiced without slacking off. As for why Tan Feiyu hadn’t come to Wuji Sect, that was an internal Tan Family secret, one Lu Tianyi didn’t know and couldn’t provide Tan Shuangshuang.
But that didn’t matter; knowing the Tan Family was well and young members were prospering made Tan Shuangshuang content.
Lu Tianyi didn’t just talk about Qingyun City but also shared his own matters, like his plan to acquire a shop space in the White Cloud Market and sell goods from the outside world.
Elixirs were in short supply outside, but Wuji Sect had its own Alchemy Peak, and sect disciples usually resort to fellow disciples for alchemy instead of buying outside. Despite Wuji Sect having many things, interesting external items the sect lacked.
Lu Tianyi saw this as a business opportunity, believing if he brought in outside goods for sale at Wuji Sect’s White Cloud Market, it could yield great profits.
Must say Lu Tianyi has the business mind and courage to act, networking well for openings, and managed to secure a shop space discussing its renovation these days, setting to open soon.