Chapter 2: Through Polygraph Testing

A group of people walked up to the stone table, picked up the spiritual fruits from the silver tray, and then unfolded a layer of soundproof barrier outside the tea pavilion, with no sound escaping thereafter

As Lu Hang stepped outside into the courtyard, he saw Da Niu holding a rabbit cage woven from purple bamboo in one hand and a bundle of ropes in the other, unable to suppress a chuckle

"Take these two spirit coins for yourself, consider it a reward from your sister for your errands." Lü E generously took out two more spirit coins and placed them in Lu Hang's hand

Thank you, my lord

Entering the Bamboo Grove, Lu Hangzhi looked left and right, completely ignoring the big cow that was engrossed in its pursuit of the rabbit syndrome, as it dug its rear end into the clumps of grass in search of treasure

Liu Tao appears to be only in his forties, but in reality, he is already in his seventies, possessing a second-grade cultivation level and knowing a few spells, gaining some renown in Ziyun Town

Soon, various spiritual items were placed on the stone tables on either side of the tea pavilion, exuding abundant spiritual energy and a fragrant aroma. Two rows of maidens further adorned the purple lake, making it resemble a celestial paradise.

Zhu Fuqin's posture is very humble

The Wild Immortal Realm is a world where cultivators dominate humanity, and the hierarchical system is extremely strict

Liu Tao's voice, tinged with satisfaction, came from inside the room

Lu Hang dared not tell Da Niu the truth; with his intellect, if he accidentally let something slip, both of them would suffer the consequences

Not bad

First-class magic, lie detection magic

Ordinary mortals seeking to ascend to the ranks of cultivators have but one method: to attach themselves to a prominent family or sect. By relying on exceptional talent and a level of diligence that far surpasses that of their family peers, they strive to secure greater resources to continue their path of cultivation

Lu Hang smiled as he watched the two women leave. Once they had gone far away, he found Niu Gang hiding in the alley: "Da Niu, this is yours, one hundred sixty spirit coins. Take it back and report it.

At this moment, Lu Hang suddenly noticed a well-regarded procession approaching from the direction of the town, heading straight for a tea pavilion located in the center of Purple Lake, which made his eyes light up

If Senior Brother Yu is joking, then Ziyun Town is a small place, and to this day, it has never produced a true mid-stage cultivator in the Insight Period. All that can be presented is here; Senior Brother, please do not make fun of Junior Sister.

Holding the heavy money bag, Daniu could not contain his joy.

In the wild world, ordinary mortals are like ants; any slight provocation of the master cultivators could result in a punishment as merciful as having their legs broken

Returning to the courtyard, Lu Hangzhi handed the money bag containing eighty spirit coins to Liu Tao

The Zizhu Forest to the south of Ziyun Town is nestled against a lake that is as magnificent as jewels, offering beautiful scenery. Every hundred meters, there is a tea pavilion where one can rest. Therefore, despite being outside the town, this place is quite popular, and one often sees many cultivators and mortals coming and going, so there is no need to worry about encountering malevolent spirits or demonic beasts here

Lü E and Cong Fang confirmed that the spiritual fruits and spiritual spring in the Qiankun bag were correct, and immediately showed a relaxed expression. Hearing this, Wen Yan deeply resonated, speaking in the tone of someone who had been through it: "All the spirit coins are here, a total of 240 spirit coins. Here, take your time to count them."

A low-grade first-tier spirit beast has a market price exceeding 50 low-grade spirit stones, with one low-grade spirit stone equivalent to 200 spirit coins

Rest assured, you will not suffer any loss

It is modest

The zither master is indeed impressive. Our visit this time was sudden, and we did not notify in advance. I did not expect that the junior sister would immediately present such a display, perfectly complementing the beautiful lake scenery, which truly delights us and makes us consider the idea of settling down in Ziyun Town. Haha... It is no wonder that this is the number one cultivation family in Ziyun Town.

A second-rank scholar may stand on his own

The Great Joy of Army Aviation

Lu Hang secretly broke out in a cold sweat, picked up the Qiankun bag, and turned to leave

Returning to the market with the Qiankun bag in hand, Daniu was already waiting there

After Lu Hang came to understand the harshness of this world, he constantly pondered ways to accumulate resources, yet he dared not act recklessly, only resorting to legitimate means.

Go to the Purple Bamboo Forest to catch snow hares

Lu Hang personally witnessed several young servants in the market being beaten to death by their masters due to their greed for small gains. The most tragic case involved a second-tier cultivator who incinerated one of the servants with a fireball spell, reducing him to ashes. In the end, the servant's family did not dare to speak out, and bystanders were not surprised by the incident.

Indeed

Alright, sister

Today, a total of ninety fruits were sold, and the master of the house wishes to reward me with two pieces of spirit currency. Thank you very much, Hangzhi. I will treat you to rabbit meat later!

A first-class scholar is merely a servant

Now this is the best situation, the expert can receive the rewards from his esteemed master, while he takes the spirit coins back to report and claim his own share of the reward

According to the records of the Army Aviation, although the monks in the market have an agreement not to engage in price dumping of various spiritual items, private transactions are not prohibited. The monks even encourage their servants to seek out clients and secure orders... The prices can be slightly lower than the market price

Adult

Delusion

Well, go down

The price I quoted to Daniu was 10 fruits for 18 spirit coins. Given Daniu's nature, he will certainly report back truthfully. The lie detection technique is infallible, and 80 fruits can yield a profit of 16 spirit coins for myself

With these 80 spirit coins, things are finally a bit easier. Well done, Hangzhi. These two spirit coins are a reward for you. Make an effort to build a good relationship with the maids of the Zhu residence, as they are significant clients.

Beautiful

The big cow has arrived

A voice came from inside the door

Where has it gone

Miss Zhu Fuqin of the Zhu family, along with her fellow disciples at the Xuanxin Sect

The Snow Rabbit is a type of pseudo-spiritual beast that lives in the purple bamboo forest

Spirit beasts, those with good aptitude can form contracts with cultivators, mutually assisting each other, while the weaker ones can only serve as food for humans—because spirit beasts typically contain rich and abundant spiritual energy, which is greatly beneficial for cultivation

After waiting for a while, the young men in the market gradually dispersed. Lü E and Cong Fang hurriedly came to join, and at a glance, they saw Lu Hangzhi waiting in place.

A third-grade master can establish a family, and those who reach the third grade or above can guard a region. Once one reaches the peak of the third grade, it is considered as having one foot in the mid-stage of the comprehension period, which is a rare occurrence in ordinary markets. As for the later stage of comprehension and the higher levels of the concentration period, they are found in large sects and are seldom seen in ordinary times

Dear Sir/Madam, I have another piece of good news to share with you

Fortunately, having witnessed the methods of these cultivators, I know that they are inherently reclusive and distrustful of outsiders. When faced with any situation, they first employ a lie detection technique to ascertain the truth. If I were to conceal even the slightest detail, misreport the transaction price, or anything else, what would be unleashed would likely not be a Qiankun bag, but rather a fireball technique aimed at obliterating evidence.

A thought crossed Lu Hang's mind, and he guessed the identity of this group of people

Take the snow hare as an example; its movements are swift, leaping seven or eight meters in a bound, and even a martial arts master may not be able to catch it

... ...

Very good

Well, go take a rest

"Hangzhi, Hangzhi! Let us go out to play."

There is no ... ... here

Fortunately, he did not intend to profit from Liu Tao's price difference

Do you wish to embark on the path of cultivation solely based on qualifications

A yellow light encircled the helicopter, then leisurely shot into the doorway.

"Thank you for your gracious gift, my lord. I will remember it." Lu Hangzhi replied obediently

Lu Hang displayed a pitiful expression: "In order to help my two elder sisters, I risked being beaten to death by the adults to bring this out"

For an ordinary mortal, 23 spirit coins already constitute a considerable wealth, making one quite affluent among the servants

Say

Liu Tao advised

Seven people in a line, five men and two women, walked slowly towards the tea pavilion, their laughter and conversation never ceasing, clearly indicating that they were the owners of this tea pavilion

Little Brother Hang, can Lingguo and Lingquan help us gather everything together

Only after leaving the courtyard did I let out a quiet sigh of relief

Is it really sold out so quickly today

Yes, my lord

It's alright, it's alright

Confirm that there are no errors

What are you trying to do here

This transaction yielded a profit of 16 spirit coins from the price difference, along with a reward of 4 spirit coins, bringing the total to 23 spirit coins including the salary for the past three months

This time, a real opportunity has arrived

As soon as the words were spoken, a gentle yellow light immediately shot out from within the door

Returning to the residence of the monk Liu Tao, Lu Hang respectfully knelt outside the door

Although pseudo-spiritual beasts cannot be contracted, they are already different from ordinary wild animals. They contain a small amount of spiritual energy within them, and once captured, they can be sold in the market for several dozen spirit coins.

You are quite clever, forty bottles of spiritual spring, traded at market price would amount to eighty spirit coins, which is ten percent higher than the ordinary black market rate. If this deal is successful, I shall have my own rewards.

"Rabbits are not grass, they do not grow in haystacks. Can't you go look for the rabbit's burrow?" Lu Hangzhi could no longer bear to watch.

The general of the army took out the pouch of spiritual currency and placed it on the ground outside the door

Is that so

The two women were very happy to have completed this task. They waved goodbye and said, "Alright, we are heading back to the residence now. Brother Hang, I will come to see you again next time."

Haha

Many mortals have entertained the thought of capturing pseudo-spiritual beasts in exchange for spiritual coins to varying degrees, but even pseudo-spiritual beasts are not easily captured by ordinary mortals

Nearby, whether cultivators or mortals, were instantly astonished by the spectacle before them, coming to a halt one after another

At the forefront were four first-grade cultivators, followed by two rows of maidservants, each possessing graceful figures and considerable beauty. They held in their hands silver basins overflowing with spiritual energy, containing spiritual fruits, spiritual wine, spiritual tea, and bottles of spring water infused with ethereal energy.

The smile of the aviation officer is even more radiant

Da Niu has always listened to Lu Hang's words without hesitation. Upon hearing this, he unhesitatingly threw the rope to the ground: "I can do it with my hands as well"

Did you get it

Senior brother, you flatter me; however, this is merely a trivial matter and does not deserve such respect

One of the army aviation personnel could tell from the expression of the big guy that the other party had successfully achieved their goal, revealing a faint smile

Please, that is a spirit beast, it cannot be captured with ordinary rope

I did not expect that the banquet mentioned by Sister Lvyue would be held at this Purple Lake

Hearing the slightly commanding tone in Liu Tao's words, Lu Hangzhi understood that the latter was about to begin his cultivation again. He then picked up the spirit coin, silently tucked it into his pocket, and walked out of the courtyard

You can rest assured that I will handle the matter; everything is here: eighty spirit fruits, forty bottles of spirit spring, not a single item missing

Thank you, Sister Lue'e, thank you, Sister Congfang

Indeed, the big bull shook the bag of the universe in his hand, revealing a robust and proud smile, and replied with a grin: "All of them are here, eighty fruits, not a single one missing"

Mortal beings are like ants

The big cow thought seriously for a moment, hmm, it makes sense, and began to look for a hole in the ground

Having spoken, a small Qiankun bag was shot out from within the door, containing exactly forty bottles of spiritual spring.

Good, good, good

Lu Hang quickly recounted the matter of the Zhu residence needing to prepare forty bottles of spiritual spring water for the banquet in detail