Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Talent Divine Techniques
After seeing off Jin Yuanba and the other demons, Xu Chang’an went straight back to the Elixir Workshop.
Inside the Elixir Workshop, Xiong Da and the Yellow Wasp Spirit were already waiting.
Now that the auction was over, they were preparing to leave the Marketplace.
The Yellow Wasp Spirit hadn’t won anything at the auction; he had just gone for the excitement.
However, with Xu Chang’an’s support, he had already achieved the goal he’d come for.
"Be careful on your way."
Xu Chang’an escorted the two demons, the Yellow Wasp Spirit and Xiong Da, all the way to the Marketplace gate.
"Grey Rat, the next time you see me, I’ll be an Old Demon in the Late-stage of Qi Refining," Xiong Da said his goodbyes to Xu Chang’an, beaming with joy.
After several years of hard work, his Cultivation had finally reached the Peak of the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.
With the Tier-Breaking Elixir Xu Chang’an had given him, he had an excellent chance of breaking through to the Late-stage of Qi Refining.
"Good luck. The next time I see you, I’ll have to call you Elder Xiong! Haha..."
On the verge of parting, the demons reluctantly said their goodbyes, exchanged a few more words, and then turned to leave.
Watching their departing figures, Xu Chang’an was momentarily lost in thought.
By the time he came back to his senses, the demons had long since vanished from sight.
Shaking his head, Xu Chang’an gave a self-deprecating laugh.
’I cultivated for hundreds of years, but I never thought I’d become so sentimental after being reborn.’
’Time to get down to business!’
Suppressing the thoughts in his mind, Xu Chang’an didn’t return to the Elixir Workshop. Instead, he began to wander around the Marketplace.
He appeared to be strolling aimlessly, but in reality, he was watching for any movement from Cheng Mengying of Lion’s Mane Cave.
The Earth Dragon True Blood was still in her possession, after all!
Lujiao Mountain Marketplace only had one exit, so he just had to keep an eye on it.
The moment that little she-lion left the Marketplace, he would know.
He wandered the Marketplace for a long time but didn’t see Cheng Mengying appear.
’Looks like she’s not leaving today,’ Xu Chang’an concluded.
Lion’s Mane Cave held a significant stake in Lujiao Mountain Marketplace.
Although Lujiao Mountain was responsible for the Marketplace’s daily operations, Lion’s Mane Cave likely had a hand in it behind the scenes.
For an auction of this scale, Lion’s Mane Cave must have contributed a great deal.
Cheng Mengying probably had other reasons for attending this auction.
Since Cheng Mengying hadn’t emerged, Xu Chang’an wasn’t in a hurry.
He turned and entered a tavern. It wasn’t far from the Marketplace entrance, and from inside, he would be able to observe the situation.
The Gray Rat Alchemist was extremely famous in Lujiao Mountain Marketplace.
He refined Elixirs, often hidden behind the scenes, and didn’t participate in the daily management of the shop.
However, not many Demons had actually seen him.
Therefore, Xu Chang’an entering the tavern didn’t cause any stir.
Guided by a Little Demon attendant, he found a seat by a window on the second floor.
"This auction was really something else. I heard over thirty Foundation Establishment Great Demons showed up!"
"For real!?"
"Of course it’s real! Didn’t you see them in the Marketplace? All those streaks of rainbow light flying by—who else could they be but Foundation Establishment Great Demons!"
"Hmm, that’s true."
"I heard even Foundation Establishment Pills were auctioned off! The auction itself must have been really lively!"
"You got in?"
"Er, well, I didn’t get in, but you can just imagine it, right?"
"..."
The tavern was bustling with activity. Some Demons spoke loudly and bombastically, while others whispered amongst themselves.
Xu Chang’an sipped his Spirit Wine, smiling without a word.
Xu Chang’an stayed in the tavern for a full two hours before finally leaving.
By now, the night had deepened.
After some thought, Xu Chang’an found a Yinlu Square and went inside.
Yinlu Square was a bit farther from the Marketplace entrance, but he could still observe it from there.
The business inside Yinlu Square catered to all tastes, both wholesome and not. Depending on one’s preferences, one could also have a mix of the two.
Xu Chang’an’s purpose was clear: his main goal was observation. The type of entertainment was secondary.
"Sir, come on in and have some fun!"
A few flamboyantly dressed Little Demons called out to him with effusive enthusiasm.
Although the night was deep, the Marketplace remained as lively as ever.
「The night passed without incident.」
It wasn’t until the sun was high in the sky that Xu Chang’an finally walked out of Yinlu Square.
His face was glowing, and he was brimming with energy.
He was just about to find another shop to pass the time.
SWOOSH!
Following a sound of something tearing through the air, a streak of rainbow light flashed across the sky.
’She’s leaving!’
Xu Chang’an determined the direction, then quickly turned around and went back into Yinlu Square.
"Sir, why are you back?" a Little Demon asked in confusion.
"A private room! I want to listen to some music!"
With his order given, the Little Demon quickly led Xu Chang’an into a private room.
A short while later, a Fox Girl and a Rabbit Spirit entered the room.
"Don’t disturb me unless it’s important!" he barked at the Little Demon by the door.
Xu Chang’an shut the door tightly.
Under the expectant gazes of the Fox Girl and Rabbit Spirit, his Demon Sense erupted, and then...
...the two demons fell unconscious.
He picked them up and placed them on the bed. Then, after drawing the pink, romantic bed curtains, Xu Chang’an concealed his aura and quietly departed.
...
’She’s out!’
Watching the rainbow light flash across the sky, the Elephant Demon hiding behind a large rock narrowed his eyes.
He activated his Magical Artifact and silently followed.
His Realm was higher, and he had even cultivated a Breath Concealment Technique. As long as he maintained a certain distance, he wouldn’t be discovered.
...
In mid-air, a young woman in a purple dress flew on a fan-shaped Magical Artifact.
"Hm!?"
The young woman’s brow furrowed.
’There’s a tail behind me!’
Within Lion’s Mane Cave, she was deeply favored by the Demon King.
This wasn’t just because of her top-tier, Upper-Grade Bloodline Talent.
It was because she had awakened a Talent Divine Technique.
Cyan Eye Sensing Eight Directions!
It could, to a certain extent, ignore concealment and detect the number and strength of auras in the vicinity.
Although it was only a Support technique, it could be extremely useful at times.
Like today!
Among the Ancient Demon Race, those with powerful Bloodlines often had accompanying Talent Divine Techniques.
But in modern times, such Demons were few and far between!
’Peak of Early-stage Foundation Establishment!
Let me play with you for a bit!’
The corners of the young woman’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.
Although she had yet to reach Early-stage Minor Achievement, her combat prowess was comparable to the Peak of the Early Stage!
What’s more, she possessed a Heavy Treasure from the Demon King.
Whoever was targeting her had seriously miscalculated.
...
A majestic and powerful Golden Lion flew through the air, riding a Golden Needle Magical Artifact.
’It should be this way.’
Xu Chang’an gave chase, following the direction he had memorized earlier.
Along the way, he continuously scanned his surroundings.
The range of his Demon Sense was greater than that of an ordinary Early-stage Foundation Establishment Demon, so he should be able to detect his target sooner.
’Earth Dragon True Blood!
It’s effective for members of the Demon Race with Middle Grade Bloodline Talent or lower!
I wonder what effect a bottle of Earth Dragon True Blood would have if I took it!’
’If it can raise my Bloodline Talent to the Low Class, the boost to my combat power would probably be immense!
Even reaching the Inferior Bloodline level would likely provide a significant increase in combat power.’
’And as for my lifespan...’
Xu Chang’an’s eyes flickered as he thought continuously.
He had used the panel to achieve a perfect breakthrough, becoming a Foundation Establishment Great Demon.
But his Bloodline Talent was poor, his foundation shallow, and his lifespan short. Even with a perfect breakthrough, he still had flaws.
’If...’
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