"Senior, judging by your appearance, this is your first time at Xingluo Market, isn't it?"
The child's young voice did not affect his composure and confidence in the slightest.
And the child's words also made the Loose Cultivator notice him.
"Hehe, Senior, you can call me Dashan. I was born in this market. I can't speak for the Inner City, but in this Outer City, there's no place I don't know. If Senior needs it, you can find me to lead the way. How about one Low-Grade Spirit Stone a day?"
It turned out that this child was a guide.
They had just been squatting in the corner, specifically looking for Loose Cultivators who were new to the area.
Perhaps it was Dashan's composure and confidence; the Loose Cultivator casually took out a Spirit Stone and chose to let Dashan lead the way and show him around Xingluo Market.
Seeing this, Su Bai smiled silently.
This place was different; sure enough, the speed of earning Spirit Stones was also different.
Back when she was so young, one Spirit Stone was an immense fortune.
In the hands of these children, they could actually earn it in just one day.
With nothing else to do, Su Bai decided to follow these children and observe.
Under Su Bai's observation,
Although Dashan was still young, he was indeed astute.
He talked all the way.
Even the simplest teahouse, he could casually comment on the quality of the tea inside.
His strenuous effort in talking naturally had its rewards.
The Loose Cultivator followed him all the way and learned a lot about Xingluo Market.
In a pleasant mood, he rewarded Dashan with another Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Finally, Dashan led the other party to a Gang's stronghold, and the two parted ways.
Dashan earned two Low-Grade Spirit Stones on this trip.
It was clear he was very happy.
But because he didn't have a Storage Pouch, he could only carefully tuck the Spirit Stones into his embrace, and then go to meet up with his little companions.
After meeting up,
Among the five children, some earned Spirit Stones, and some did not.
Finally, they calculated that the day's harvest was three Spirit Stones plus twenty Spirit Crystal fragments.
For them, this seemed to be a great harvest as well.
Smiles appeared on their faces, and they went to a noodle shop together.
Each of them ordered a large bowl of noodles.
Su Bai had been following them from behind.
Observing where they would go after nightfall.
Following them all the way,
What surprised Su Bai was that these children actually had a place to live in the Outer City!
This discovery made Su Bai raise an eyebrow.
She watched as the five children pushed open a large door and entered a small courtyard.
After the large door closed,
Only then did Su Bai emerge from the corner.
"These children are clearly not from the same family; they are more like orphans."
"Then this courtyard isn't theirs, but rather where they are taken in."
"But there doesn't seem to be any powerful Cultivator in the courtyard..."
No, that's wrong!
In Su Bai's perception,
There was a Qi Refining Peak Cultivator inside.
It was just that the other party's aura was very unstable, as if they were injured.
As Su Bai wanted to continue investigating, she discovered that this courtyard actually had a Formation protecting it.
The aura of this Qi Refining Peak Cultivator had just been concealed by the Formation. If Su Bai had not also been proficient in Formation, she really wouldn't have noticed it.
"This is... a Low Grade Second-Tier Formation, the Spirit Snake Coiling Formation."
This Formation was considered quite good among defensive Formations.
Since there was a Formation, Su Bai shook her head.
She had played all day and seen a lot of excitement.
She planned to turn around and leave, not to disturb them rashly.
Just as Su Bai turned around,
A somewhat weak female voice came from the courtyard.
"Senior, you've followed me all the way here, won't you come in and sit for a while?"
Hearing this voice, Su Bai scratched her cheek.
Although she hadn't intended to hide in the first place, she still felt a bit awkward at this moment.
After all, she had followed the children all the way.
At this moment, the courtyard door was actively pushed open by two children.
Their gazes towards Su Bai held a hint of wariness.
Su Bai showed a polite smile and stepped into the courtyard.
Stepping over the threshold,
A peach tree was planted in the courtyard.
Under the peach tree were stone tables and chairs.
The owner of the young girl's voice who had just invited her in was now sitting under the peach tree.
A delicate girl in white was slowly pouring tea.
Willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry lips.
Her simple and elegant attire, combined with her weak and pale complexion, made her appear even more fragile and lovable.
At this moment, the girl extended her hand in a gesture of invitation.
Su Bai followed her lead and sat on the stone chair, speaking first:
"I apologize, I didn't mean to offend you. I was just a little curious about a few children appearing in the market."
"After all... they don't look like they could live in the Outer City."
As Su Bai spoke, her eyes remained on the girl opposite her.
Observing the other party's expression.
The girl listened to Su Bai's explanation, merely smiling and shaking her head.
"Senior, you are too kind. They were all taken in by my elder brother."
"My name is Han Xue. Because of some injuries, I am unable to move around easily. Recently, my elder brother went to explore a Secret Realm with a merchant guild's fleet. These little ones, to repay my elder brother for his usual care, have voluntarily taken care of me."
Su Bai nodded and said:
"So that's how it is. Good deeds are rewarded with good. These little ones are also grateful people."
"How about this, Miss Han Xue? Today, my following them was my initial rudeness. I am also an Alchemist. May I ask what kind of injury you have? I will help you for free, as an apology."
Su Bai confidently patted her chest.
Looking very impressive.
Han Xue, upon hearing Su Bai's words, was not agitated and remained very calm.
She thanked Su Bai:
"Thank you for Senior's kindness first, but I..."
Han Xue's words were cut short as she suddenly clutched her chest, frowned, and a flush appeared on her pale face.
In Su Bai's perception, Han Xue's aura suddenly became unstable.
Her cultivation dropped from Qi Refining Peak to Qi Refining Ninth Layer, then began to fluctuate.
Finally, it slowly rose back to Qi Refining Peak.
As Han Xue calmed her Spiritual Qi, Su Bai merely observed quietly.
Since the other party could control her injuries, it was not good for her to intervene rashly.
After Han Xue stabilized, she slowly exhaled a breath, and then continued:
"I apologize, Senior. My Meridians and Spiritual Qi were a bit chaotic just now, but I am fine now."
"I previously attempted to Breakthrough my Realm without using a Foundation Establishment Pill, which not only injured my Meridians but also damaged my Spiritual Root when I used a secret technique to stabilize my injuries."
"If it weren't for my elder brother, I might already be dead now."
Speaking of this, a complex expression appeared in Han Xue's eyes.
It was an expression of gratitude and guilt.
Now her elder brother was venturing into the Secret Realm also for her sake.
While Han Xue was touched, she also worried about her elder brother in her heart.
And when Su Bai heard that Han Xue's Spiritual Root was damaged,
She felt a little surprised in her heart.
This, isn't it a bit coincidental?
She had just obtained a Medicinal Pill to treat Spiritual Roots a while ago.
It was commissioned by a mysterious Cultivator for her to refine.
Are these two somewhat connected?
Su Bai had some guesses in her heart, but her expression remained unchanged.
She just pretended to think for a moment.
And showed a somewhat troubled expression.
"Spiritual Root damage is indeed a bit tricky. My methods are limited, and I cannot help Miss."
"Haha, it's quite embarrassing when big words can't be fulfilled."
"How about this? Since Miss's Spiritual Root is damaged and the Spiritual Qi in your Meridians is also quite chaotic, you are currently unable to Cultivate, right?"
Han Xue nodded.
Su Bai then took out a Jade Slip.
"This Jade Slip contains a Body Refining Cultivation Technique. It absorbs spiritual power without going through the Meridians, directly strengthening the flesh and bones, which should be able to solve Miss Han Xue's Meridian disorder pain."
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