In terms of perseverance, Jiang Zimo would definitely last longer than Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen had to knock him back in one breath.
Xiao Chen opened his eyes wide and the purple Qi whirlpool in his dantian spun rapidly. He merged his Essence and Vital Qi together. The force in his palm immediately increased explosively.
"Boom!"
The sudden increase in strength caused Jiang Zimo's body to fly back five steps before he slowly came to a stop.
Bang! Bang! "The surrounding rubble also fell to the ground.
After Jiang Zimo's palm strike ended, he stopped attacking. His expression was extremely calm. He did not even need to adjust his breathing before he walked over to Xiao Chen again.
Xiao Chen withdrew his fist and relaxed. He adjusted his Essence for a while before the surging energy in his body slowly calmed down.
When Xiao Chen saw Jiang Zimo casually sending out a palm strike, he could not help but feel even more curious about the Cultivation Technique that Jiang Zimo cultivated.
Jiang Zimo performed a cupped-fist salute and smiled, "Not bad. You are the first in the same generation to knock me back with one punch."
Xiao Chen smiled bitterly, "What do you mean not bad? I already did my best. Looking at your calm expression, you clearly only used twenty percent of your strength."
Jiang Zimo smiled and explained, "There is no need to be humble. I also used my full strength. It is just that the Cultivation Technique I cultivate is rather special. Even if you beat me to the brink of death, I will still maintain this calm expression."
When Xiao Chen heard this, he could not help but smile. This person's words were really humorous. He was rather broad-minded, which suited Xiao Chen's temperament.
However, this Cultivation Technique was really strange. Using twenty percent of one's strength and using one's full strength would result in a completely different aura and might. The exhaustion was also different.
No one would use their full strength the moment they started. If they did, their Essence would be completely drained.
Suddenly, a strange thought appeared in Xiao Chen's mind. Jiang Zimo's full strength might last as long as Xiao Chen's twenty percent strength.
If that was really the case, then the other party's Cultivation Technique would be extremely horrifying.
Jiang Zimo continued, "Your strength meets the requirements. It was their mistake not to receive an invitation. May I know your name? Which nation do you belong to? What sect do you belong to?"
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "I am Xiao Chen of the Great Qin Nation. I do not have a sect for now."
Jiang Zimo muttered Xiao Chen's name. He found it familiar but of course, he could not recall where he came from. "Brother Xiao Chen, how about this? On the seventeenth of the next month, if you have time, go to the Clear Spring Inn's backyard. I believe you will be interested. I have a recommendation for you."
Clear Spring Inn … isn't this the inn where Xia Xiyan is? Could it be that Jiang Zimo and Xia Xiyan are here for the same thing?
Xiao Chen set aside this thought for now and raised his head. When he saw the dignified Jiang Zimo, he said with some doubt, "Speaking of which, this seems to be our first meeting. Is there a need to be so enthusiastic?"
Jiang Zimo laughed and said, "Are you afraid that I will harm you? That's right. Let's put it this way. On the 17th of next month, I'm not forcing you to come. If you're willing, just make some time to come. I promise you won't be disappointed. I'll take my leave first. "
"Oh right, those Tiger Tribe members will probably ambush you later. Remember to go easy on them."
With a light leap, Jiang Zimo returned to the restaurant. Xiao Chen did not linger and continued to head for the largest shop in the city.
In the restaurant, a silver-haired woman stood in front of a table next to the window, looking at Xiao Chen's back thoughtfully.
The silver-haired woman had a pretty face, as if she was a fairy that had fallen into the mortal world. Her temperament was otherworldly, but her silver eyes did not have the slightest hint of emotion, appearing extremely cold.
When he saw Jiang Zimo, he asked anxiously, "Zimo, who is that person? Which sect is he from?"
When Jiang Zimo saw the silver-haired woman's anxious expression, he was astonished. This was the first time he had seen the silver-haired woman so concerned about a human cultivator.
"Xinya, do you know this person?"
The silver-haired woman shook her head and said, "He looks very similar to someone I know. However, his appearance is completely different."
Jiang Zimo nodded and said, "He is Xiao Chen. His strength is pretty good. However, he does not belong to any sect."
When the silver-haired woman heard this, she felt somewhat disappointed. She said softly, "Oh, it looks like I got the wrong person. The person I know is surnamed Ye."
There were many shops in the city that specialized in selling cultivator goods. Xiao Chen stopped in front of the largest shop. The shop was simple and unadorned; it was a majestic wooden building.
There were many people coming and going; it was very lively. The golden signboard above the door had the words "Flowing Wind Pavilion" written on it. Xiao Chen followed the crowd and entered.
The shop was very large. Xiao Chen looked around; there were all sorts of goods in the hall on the first floor.
There was a counter for Spirit Weapons. There were rows of wooden shelves filled with all sorts of Spirit Weapons. The ranks of the Spirit Weapons were all there as well. There were even several hundred Profound Ranked Spirit Weapons and above.
Beside the counter for Spirit Weapons, there were shelves for all sorts of Battle Armors. The shelves for Spirit Weapons and Battle Armors formed a circular area for weapons.
The circular area for weapons was in the center of the hall. The shelves along the walls had all sorts of Spirit Pills and herbs, as well as Lingzhi of different ages.
The entire arrangement was very scientific. When Xiao Chen stood there, he felt like he was in a supermarket in his previous life. However, it was more ancient than a modern supermarket; it was more natural.
"This young hero, are you looking for Spirit Weapons, Battle Armors, or custom-made weapons? Our shop is one of the few partners of the Heavenly Craft Manor in the Ancient Desolate Land. We can fulfill any request you have."
When a manservant saw Xiao Chen strolling in front of the weapons area, he quickly smiled and greeted him warmly.
When this manservant spoke about the Heavenly Craft Manor, he was very pleased. It was like being able to work with the Heavenly Craft Manor was something incredible.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "I am not buying anything. I have something to sell. Will the Flowing Wind Pavilion accept it?"
The smile on the manservant's face did not change. He said, "Of course we will. Take the stairs over there. After you pass the Treasure Pavilion on the second floor, you will go up to the third floor. There is a professional appraiser there to help appraise the items. I guarantee that Young Hero will not suffer a loss."
There were very few people in the Treasure Pavilion; it was less than half of the hall. Xiao Chen took a look and roughly understood what was going on.
This Treasure Pavilion originally sold all sorts of Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques. There were also some Inferior Grade Secret Treasures, some rare Medicinal Pills, and all sorts of high-ranked ores.
They were all very expensive, so it made sense that only a small portion of martial artists could afford to buy them.
Xiao Chen continued walking forward and arrived at the third floor of the Flowing Wind Pavilion. Compared to the second floor, there were even fewer people on the third floor.
It was also much quieter; there was no bustle or clamor like the first floor. Everyone waited quietly. Xiao Chen sat on a wooden chair. Immediately, a maidservant came over to serve him tea; her service was very thorough.
Xiao Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then, he asked the maidservant, "How long do I have to wait before it is my turn?"
The maidservant smiled and said, "Young Hero, in order to maintain the fairness of transactions, the appraisal hall of the Flowing Wind Pavilion can only entertain three customers at a time. Some treasures are very easy to appraise, while others are very difficult. It is hard to say how long it will take."
Xiao Chen looked at the number of people waiting. It looked like it would take at least two hours. So, Xiao Chen put down the teacup and closed his eyes to take a nap.
Fortunately, he was quite patient and didn't feel particularly bored. The people beside him, on the other hand, couldn't stay idle and started chatting.
"Have you heard? The Holy Fire Manor's Seventh Elder, Qin Feng, led people to the Demon Battlefield to kill Blood Demons. They lost three half-step Martial Monarchs. The peak high-rank Blood Demon that they managed to kill with great difficulty was snatched away." Suddenly, someone mentioned the matters of the Demon Battlefield.
The Holy Fire Manor was considered a major force in the Southern Islands. Upon hearing about the Holy Fire Manor, the others in the hall also became interested.
A yellow-robed cultivator asked, "When did this happen? Why did we not hear any news about it?"
"Hehe, news from a week ago, of course I wouldn't hear it. Right now, it has only spread to Monolith Island and Holy Fire Manor's headquarters, Holy Fire Island. I reckon it won't be long before it spreads to the entire Southern Islands. "
The green-robed cultivator who spoke first said proudly.
"Who is so powerful? To be able to snatch away a peak high-rank Blood Demon from under the noses of ten-odd half-step Martial Monarchs, he must be at least a Martial Monarch."
The green-robed cultivator laughed loudly and said, "Wrong, very wrong. Why don't you think about it? Why would a Martial Monarch want a peak high-rank Blood Demon's Demon Core? They have already opened their sea of consciousness. If they wanted to use it, they would use the Demon Core of a Blood Demon General. The Demon Core of a Blood Demon is not very useful to them.
"Then it must be a peak half-step Martial Monarch who snatched it away. Coincidentally, they need a peak high-rank Blood Demon's Demon Core to open their sea of consciousness."
The green-robed cultivator continued, "Wrong again. The person who snatched away their Demon Core is just an Inferior Grade Martial King. Not only did he snatch away the Demon Core, but he also snatched away the three Medial Grade Secret Treasures and the corpses of three half-step Martial Monarchs."
"How can this be? How could an Inferior Grade Martial King do all this under the noses of so many half-step Martial Monarchs?"
"That is absolutely impossible. You are exaggerating."
The people at the side all shook their heads and revealed doubtful expressions. They felt that the green-robed cultivator's words could not be trusted.
The green-robed cultivator smiled faintly and did not bother to refute. "It is up to you whether you believe me or not. Soon, you will be able to prove whether what I said is true or not."
This topic continued for a while. Then, someone brought up a new topic, "The Trial of the Ancient Desolate Tower seems to be starting again. I wonder how many people will qualify to enter this time."
"This time, there will probably be more people than in the past. There are too many geniuses in this generation. It will be difficult for the Great Jin Nation to continue dominating the Five Nation Youth Competition."
"I don't think so. In the Tianwu Continent, the Great Jin Nation has the most Spirit Veins. There will only be more geniuses. It will be difficult for the other four nations to occupy the top ten."
"Let's wait and see the results of the Ancient Desolate Tower. If someone can reach the seventh floor, they will have a chance."
"It will be difficult. Aside from the group of people from the Thunder Emperor's time, no one has been able to reach the seventh floor in the past few thousand years. Right now, it is just the beginning of the flourishing era of cultivators. We will have to wait for at least another ten years."
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