Three thousand low-grade spirit stones were no small sum indeed.
The short, stout Golden Core cultivator was the sect leader of a minor sect called the "Golden Light Sect," his name was Qian Duoduo.
His name was fitting, but his wealth was truly meager.
The "Golden Light Sect" was notoriously poor, the entire sect practically clinking with emptiness.
As the sect leader, Qian Duoduo couldn't even scrounge up ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.
A few days prior, driven by gluttony, he had already purchased several bottles of "Dragon Tooth Rice Wine" from the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl.
This had plunged his already meager finances into deeper distress.
At this moment, he emptied his pockets until they smoked, yet still couldn't produce three thousand low-grade spirit stones.
He couldn't afford a whole bottle of "Dragon Tooth Rice Wine," but even half a bottle to quench his craving would suffice!
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl glared at Qian Duoduo with disdain.
"Broke!"
I thought a big spender had arrived, but it turns out to be a broke fellow.
Damn, bad luck!
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl, deeming this a "petty transaction," turned to leave.
Qian Duoduo called out weakly, "Divine Beast Lord..."
He couldn't finish his sentence. Poverty shortened one's ambition, and he truly didn't know how to beg the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl.
Halfway through his departure, the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl's eyes suddenly lit up. As if struck by an idea, it abruptly turned back, approaching Qian Duoduo and letting out an excited low growl.
"Roar!"
Qian Duoduo had no clue what the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl was roaring about.
He could only distinctly feel the foul, damp breath from the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl's nostrils spraying onto his face, causing goosebumps to erupt all over him.
Qian Duoduo instinctively hugged himself tighter.
"D-Divine Beast Lord, what do you want?"
*Snap!*
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl snapped its fingers, and the plump parrot waddled over obediently.
The plump parrot, dedicated to its duty, immediately began its translation.
"Little fatty, want some Dragon Tooth Rice Wine?"
Qian Duoduo shuddered and refused.
"Uh, I don't sell my body!"
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl
(⊙_⊙)?
What is this little fatty saying?
What body?
I don't eat people, and even if I did, I wouldn't eat someone like you. Too greasy, I prefer pork belly.
"Roar!"
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl let out another low growl.
"Little fatty, do you want to make money?"
Qian Duoduo trembled even more violently, his expression filled with struggle and hesitation.
"I really don't sell my body!"
"Roar!"
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl grew impatient and roared.
"Who the hell wants your body! I want your youth!"
Qian Duoduo: "Youth is even less acceptable! My youth is as important as my body!"
Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl: "Roar, what nonsense are you talking about? I mean to cooperate with you on business..."
Following this, the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl and Qian Duoduo discussed the details of their business.
The business was quite simple: "smuggling Dragon Tooth Rice Wine."
The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl would supply the goods.
Qian Duoduo would act as a "primary distributor," acquiring the goods from the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl and selling them.
Qian Duoduo's procurement price was 2800 low-grade spirit stones per bottle of "Dragon Tooth Rice Wine," and he would sell it for 3000 low-grade spirit stones per bottle, making a net profit of 200 low-grade spirit stones for each bottle sold.
This business had potential!
Qian Duoduo's eyes lit up, as if a new world had opened before him.
"Dragon Tooth Rice Wine" was of superior quality, with high demand but limited supply. As long as he could get his hands on the goods, there would be no shortage of buyers.
Thus, Qian Duoduo and the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl became "strategic partners."
Their "secret discussion" was clearly heard by True Person Qingfeng and Chi Lian.
Chi Lian lowered his voice and said to True Person Qingfeng.
"The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl's actions are akin to betraying its master and harming Senior's interests!"
"Dragon Tooth Rice Wine" was Hao Ren's precious property. The Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl secretly "smuggling" it out to sell was indeed harming Hao Ren's interests.
Chi Lian frowned and said.
"Should we report this matter to Senior?"
True Person Qingfeng chuckled and gently shook his head.
"No need! Senior has eyes that see through everything and wisdom that penetrates the ages. How could he possibly not know about the Azure-Eyed Purple Golden Howl's little scheme? Since Senior hasn't intervened, he must have his own plans. We shouldn't overstep our bounds!"
Chi Lian found his words reasonable. He nodded and stopped dwelling on the matter.
Chi Lian looked up in the direction of the cave, a hint of excitement appearing in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, the three seconds each month are about to arrive, aren't they?"
Upon hearing this, True Person Qingfeng also became slightly excited.
"Yes, if my calculations are correct, it's today! Those three seconds each month are coming!"
"Those three seconds each month!"
These eight words seemed to possess a magical power. All the Golden Core cultivators put down their tasks, looking up at the sky above the cave with eager anticipation.
Elder Tao Ming and Chong Xuanzi, who had been fighting, quickly separated, temporarily ceasing their battle to greet those three seconds!
True Person Qingfeng: "Fellow Daoist Chi Lian, what's your confidence level this time?"
Chi Lian: "I'm ashamed to say, although I've cultivated for over a thousand lifetimes, my aptitude is truly poor. This time, I only have a thirty percent chance... Patriarch Yun Zhenting of the Yun family is truly formidable. last month he already comprehended the Celestial Star Spirit Physique, which is truly enviable!"
True Person Qingfeng: "Patriarch Yun has extraordinary talent. We must also strive! This time, I also have a thirty percent chance. Hehe, Fellow Daoist Chi Lian, let us encourage each other!"
Chi Lian: "Hahaha, let's encourage each other... Wow, look quickly, it's here!"
...
As Chi Lian exclaimed with excitement, everyone saw a piece of beast skin flying out from the cave.
The beast skin trembled violently, and instantly, spiritual light erupted, transforming into a profound, mystical, and boundless star map.
A fragment of an Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Eastern Star Chart!
At this moment, on the celestial star chart, most stars were dim and lifeless, with only one Eastern star shining brilliantly, dazzling and resplendent.
*Whoosh!*
The Eastern star rapidly approached, almost obscuring the entire sky. Everyone could clearly see concentric mountain ranges on the star.
These mountain ranges condensed the purest starlight, constantly shimmering.
The Grand Array, activate!
Starlight, descend!
Inside the cave, Hao Ren cast a formation spell!
Pure and profound starlight poured down like a waterfall from the nine heavens, unceasingly.
All the Golden Core cultivators below bathed in the starlight.
This was a great opportunity!
With sufficient aptitude and luck, one had the chance to condense various "Star Spirit Physiques."
Last month, Yun Zhenting had comprehended the "Star Spirit Physique."
The "Star Spirit Physique" was powerful, not only increasing a cultivator's cultivation speed but also allowing them to a certain extent to unleash attacks using stellar power.
Truly enviable!
All the Golden Core cultivators were filled with envy!
They all took Yun Zhenting as their role model, and today, each one of them was determined to comprehend a "Star Spirit Physique"!
*Rumble!*
As the starlight continued to descend, a powerful aura erupted.
Someone had comprehended a new "Star Spirit Physique."