Dark Immortal Cultivation

What a wonderful treasure!

The rooster crowed three times and dawn broke. Zhang Qing, who hadn't slept all night, played with his whisk with great affection, showing no signs of fatigue.

He devoted all his time and energy to studying this magical artifact throughout the entire night.

The more Zhang Qing learned, the stronger his joy became.

Although he didn't know much about magical artifacts, his knowledge was limited to some records in books. Apart from the storage bag that almost every cultivator had, he had never come into contact with any magical artifacts before.

But this did not hinder Zhang Qing's intuitive judgment.

This Xuanming whisk is absolutely no ordinary magical artifact!

Although it has not been fully repaired and only a small part of its function has been restored, it has already amazed Zhang Qing.

Of course, he was also very aware of this.

This sacred artifact must not be seen in the light of day—it must not be seen by anyone else!

As the saying goes, "A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure." Zhang Qing, a mere early-stage Qi Refining cultivator, actually possessed a magical artifact, which was tantamount to courting death.

If Changfeng, a member of the Changfeng Guild, saw this, he would most likely disregard his reputation and try to snatch it.

I'll just slap him to death while I'm at it.

This wasn't Zhang Qing's malicious speculation, but rather a reflection of his growing awareness of the cruelty and ruthlessness of the world.

The innocence I brought from my past life has long since vanished!

However, Zhang Qing still retains a sliver of kindness in his heart and has not intentionally committed evil.

But he didn't know how long he could hold onto this bottom line!

With these thoughts in mind, Zhang Qing put away his whisk and then quickly washed up.

After having breakfast outside, he returned to the Changfeng Association's headquarters.

As soon as they arrived at Xuntang, Fang Mian, who was guarding there, stopped them: "Junior Brother Zhang, let's go outside and talk."

Zhang Qing couldn't help but find it a little strange.

His battle achievements were all traded yesterday. Could something have gone wrong?

However, things didn't go as Zhang Qing expected. Fang Mian, this inner disciple, actually wanted to do a big deal with him.

"What?"

At the familiar teahouse, Zhang Qing listened to the other person's story and felt incredulous: "This can actually be sold?"

"certainly."

Fang Mian smirked and lowered his voice, saying, "Junior Brother Zhang, there are countless things in this world that can be sold. Corpses can be sold, blood essence can be sold, cultivation levels can be sold—there's nothing you can't sell!"

Zhang Qing was speechless.

He remembered that he had sold Yuanyang before!

Composing himself, Zhang Qing couldn't help but ask, "How much does this spot cost?"

Fang Mian just told him that the rewards for the Changfeng Society have been announced.

Disciples of the outer hall who stayed behind to guard the post, like Zhang Qing, would each receive a reward of ten large talisman coins, five talisman talismans for warding off evil, and a bottle of qi-replenishing pills, as long as they did not neglect their duties or desert their posts.

Another small achievement to remember!

In this way, Zhang Qing's total number of merits will increase to ten minor merits.

Ten minor merits are equivalent to one major merit!

As an outer disciple who had only been a member of the guild for a few months, his achievements were truly remarkable.

It's worth noting that Zhang Qing is all alone, without any family support or assistance. He got to where he is today entirely on his own, which is truly remarkable.

The big deal Fang Mian mentioned was to completely buy out his Ten Minor Merits!

The previous transaction was merely a transfer of rewards exchanged through minor merits; the battle merits recorded in the Xuntang Hall still bear Zhang Qing's name.

Now it's been transferred to someone else's name!

This also means that Zhang Qing will not be able to be promoted to the inner hall, which is equivalent to transferring this spot.

"The usual rules..."

Fang Mian chuckled: "Inspect the goods first."

As he spoke, he took something out of his storage bag and placed it in front of Zhang Qing.

This is a damaged jade pendant, with a dark green color throughout and many small cracks on the surface. Its condition is quite poor.

[A powerful substance has been discovered. Should it be absorbed?]

When Zhang Qing's fingers touched the jade pendant, the information that suddenly popped up in his vision made his eyelids twitch involuntarily!

nice one!

Previously, he had only come into contact with fragments of ruins, and this jade pendant could be classified as a ruin artifact, albeit a damaged one.

Zhang Qing was also well aware of this.

If it's a complete and well-preserved antique, the amount of currency I have is far from enough to make a transaction!

His heart skipped a beat.

Zhang Qing's intuition told him that the powerful energy contained in this jade pendant would probably give him a pleasant surprise.

"Junior Brother Zhang..."

Seeing Zhang Qing remain silent, Fang Mian assumed he wasn't satisfied, so he added, "Besides this broken artifact, I can help you get a new apartment, one that's spacious and comfortable. What do you say?"

The benefits and treatment of inner disciples are far superior to those of outer disciples.

The most typical example is a residence.

The inner disciples can stay in houses around the camp for free, and both the living conditions and safety are better than most other houses in the camp.

Outer disciples do not receive free rooms; they are only exempt from paying the prescribed fees.

The additional conditions proposed by Fang Mian were quite sincere!

After a moment's thought, Zhang Qing decisively replied, "Deal!"

Although he continued to hold the other party back, he might be able to gain even more benefits.

But those who are too greedy will not have a good ending.

Fang Mian's storyline is very important to Zhang Qing.

This is his only reliable way to obtain valuable items, so it is essential to maintain a good relationship between the two parties.

"good!"

Fang Mian was overjoyed: "Leave the rest of the work to me!"

Although Zhang Qing had no idea how the other party had done it.

It should be noted that according to the rules of Xuntang, battle merits cannot be transferred, let alone be used to advance to the inner hall.

But Zhang Qing had already learned from his previous life that most rules vary from person to person and are made so that certain people can break them.

So he wasn't surprised at all, nor was he curious at all.

So, under Fang Mian's arrangement, Zhang Qing went to Xuntang, signed a contract, and affixed his seal.

Then his name, along with his military achievements, was completely erased from the records of Xuntang, leaving no trace.

But Zhang Qing was very happy and couldn't wait to go home.

There's just one more house to deal with.

Fang Mian is really efficient; he arranged everything perfectly without the two parties even meeting in person.

Zhang Qing quickly obtained a set of house keys.

To his utter dismay, the new house was right across from his own.

The original residence of Ye Fengchun and Xu Niangzi!

Of course, the use of the word "husband and wife" is debatable.

However, after that night, the two quietly left Qing'an Town and have been missing ever since.

No one else has moved into this house since.

The main gate has always been locked.

Zhang Qing never expected that it would fall into his hands now.

It must be fate!