Chapter 55: The Tan Brothers
"Brother, you have a good eye. This Netherworld Scripture is indeed a top-tier foundational water art!"
The stall owner was a short, stout man who appeared to be in his thirties or forties. Before Qin Sang could even speak, the man enthusiastically began his pitch. "Among all the foundational water arts, the Netherworld Scripture is absolutely top-notch. Once cultivated, it greatly refines the body and enhances the five senses, far surpassing other arts. It provides a significant advantage in combat. I'm offering it to you for fifteen spirit stones, which is a fair price."
Qin Sang flipped through a few pages. The copy he owned ended at the sixth stage, but this one continued beyond that. As he kept turning the pages, he discovered it had a total of thirteen stages—complete from start to finish!
Indeed, the Netherworld Scripture corresponded perfectly with the stages of the Qi Refining Realm.
Qin Sang remained impassive. Along the way, he had seen many vendors selling foundational arts, most priced at five or six spirit stones at most. It was clear that these foundational arts weren't rare in the world of immortal cultivation, yet this Netherworld Scripture was being sold for fifteen spirit stones.
His Water Barrier Talisman was only worth eight spirit stones, and he'd still need to add more stones for the difference. He certainly wouldn't spend such an exorbitant amount without bargaining. Just as he was about to start negotiating, someone nearby suddenly shouted.
"You deceitful merchant! It's bad enough that you lie, but to mislead others into cultivating the Netherworld Scripture for a few spirit stones—have you no conscience?"
Qin Sang was startled and turned to see who had spoken. It turned out to be two young men who had just purchased something from a nearby stall. One of them was burly and rugged, with a full beard, and was glaring angrily at the stall owner.
The other youth was much slimmer and was anxiously pulling on his companion's arm, forcing a strained smile as he repeatedly apologized to Qin Sang and the stall owner.