Eternal Tale

The middle-aged man immediately understood, responding with a subtle glance, and suddenly clasped his hands with a smile, ”This item can preserve the blood and flesh of demonic beasts for years without decay, just by inserting a low-grade spirit stone.”

”Boss, does it need to be activated with talismans?”

”Indeed, this talisman can slowly absorb the spiritual qi of heaven and earth, absolutely safe and harmless. Almost every household in town has one. If the talisman’s energy is depleted, you just have to buy a new one.”

The middle-aged man spoke solemnly, his expression serious, ”However, these things can only be bought in big cities, so the price is a bit higher in the town.”

”Of course, boss, if the price is right, I’ll buy it immediately.”

”A hundred low-grade spirit stones, young man, this is an honest price.”

”Alright, I’ll take it.” Chen Xun nodded, patting Black Bull, ”Bull, pay up.”

”Moo... Moo?!” Black Bull, who had been eyeing other items, was suddenly startled, glaring at Chen Xun, don’t you have spirit stones?!

Little Chi frowned secretly, thinking there was no need to buy it, a freezing spell would solve the problem, Brother Xun might have overpaid.

Chen Xun cursed inwardly, transmitting a message to Black Bull, ”Bull, my spirit stones are in the Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seal, aren’t the inferior ones stored with you? If we give the locals the regular low-grade spirit stones, can they use them?”These inferior low-grade spirit stones have a place in town for cutting into fragments, used to feed spirit beasts, demonic beasts, or even cultivate fields of spiritual herbs, making the land more fertile, among other uses.

But if it’s the regular spirit stones from the grand world, they can’t be cut with techniques, their internal spiritual power is too stable, and once broken, the pure spiritual qi would instantly merge into the heavens and earth.

Mortals can’t withstand such pure spiritual qi, causing a suffocating state, which is quite dangerous.

They’re generally used for large instruments or the protective formations of major sects in the martial world.

And the spirit stone mines in the mortal regions have mostly been excavated, planned long ago by the grand world of immortals.

The inferior spirit stones from the remaining veins are just right for the mortal world, controlled by various immortal palaces to stabilize the economic network of the mortal regions.

Even if some golden core spirit beasts or demonic beasts are born in the spirit mountains and great lakes, they are quietly sent back to where they belong the next day.

After all, their destructive power is too great for the mortal world, beyond mortal limits.

”Moo, moo moo~~” Black Bull nodded repeatedly, understanding, and turned sideways to reveal its bag, reaching inside to find what was needed.

Chen Xun showed a look of approval, paying while chatting with the boss, with Black Bull occasionally chiming in, indicating it understood too.

This scene left Little Chi dumbfounded, wondering how Brother Xun could chat so freely with anyone, regardless of race or status, talking about anything and everything.

But a realization flashed in its eyes, after all, Brother Xun could chat with Gu Chuiniu, so anything happening around him should be considered normal.

Little Crane stood quietly on the side, watching the three little children, two girls and a boy, their eyes pure and shyly looking at Little Crane.

”Sister... you’re so pretty.” One little girl couldn’t hold back, timidly saying, ”You’re the prettiest sister I’ve seen besides my mom.”

”Third sister, I think so too.” The other girl nodded vigorously, as if a box of words had been opened, ”Just like the paintings of the blind grandpa in the alley.”

”You shouldn’t stare at others like that, the teacher said it’s disrespectful.”

The little boy placed a hand on theirs, though he had also looked a lot, maintaining an elder brother’s demeanor, ”Don’t do it again next time, mom and dad still have to do business.”

”Oh...”

”Sister... we didn’t mean to, how about I give you a candy?”

The third sister, sitting on a small stool, was clearly more lively, quickly taking a rabbit candy from the oiled paper beside her, smiling brightly, ”Sister, here~”

”Hehe.” Little Crane crouched down with a smile, looking at the three small figures, speaking gently, ”What are your names?”

The three children’s faces turned red, wondering how there could be such a beautiful and gentle sister, whose words created a wonderful atmosphere, warm and touching.

They instinctively clenched their little hands, bowing their heads, as if trying hard to remember their names, what were they called...

”No need to be nervous, I was your age once too.” Little Crane’s smile deepened, her aura becoming more amiable, seemingly with a hint of fragrance, ”Just as tall as you.”

The third sister became excited, the sense of immersion was immediate!

She was the first to speak again, though still a bit nervous and timid, ”Sister, I’m Zhou Guanghan, second sister is Zhou Guangdai, and eldest brother is Zhou Guangyi.”

”Guanghan, Guangdai, Guangyi, Guang means widespread, Han means blooming, light and pure, Dai means serene, graceful and beautiful, Yi means wings, mighty and strong.”

Little Crane’s voice was low and soft, like a spring breeze, with a touch of poetry, ”Profound meanings, truly good names, very pleased to meet you.”

She finished with a smiling face, her words causing their mother to tremble slightly... They hadn’t thought so much when naming them, it was all done by a virtuous elder.

”...Wow!!”

The three children, though not understanding, exclaimed in awe, remembering that this sister must have read many books, with knowledge like a school teacher!

Zhou Guanghan’s big eyes rolled, quickly stuffing the candy into Little Crane’s hand.

She raised a hand to cover her mouth, whispering, ”Sister, actually, dad’s stuff doesn’t really cost a hundred spirit stones, maybe you should choose something else, I’ll ask mom to make it cheaper.”

”Hehe, you’re so young and already doing business?” Little Crane whispered back, the two starting to chat secretly, ”Why don’t you recommend something, and I’ll buy everything for you?”

”Wow! Really?!” Zhou Guanghan covered her mouth, stepping back a few steps, unable to hide her exclamation.

Wouldn’t that mean they could go home early, and mom and dad could buy them fresh demonic beast meat!

The other two children looked at Zhou Guanghan enviously, not daring to get so close to the sister, even their voices trembled, not knowing what they were talking about.

”Mom! Mom!!” Zhou Guanghan excitedly threw herself into her mother’s arms, ”Sister said she’ll buy our stuff, a lot... a lot of it! So we can go home early today!”

”Guanghan, how can you be so impolite, customers should buy whatever they want, it’s the same in life, don’t force or expect others to make specific decisions.”

The woman was startled, a flash of anger in her eyes, scolding Zhou Guanghan, ”Especially as a girl, you must not forcefully ask for things, there can’t be a next time!”

Zhou Guanghan’s joyful expression instantly turned to tears, her eyes welling up, nodding silently.

This situation scared the other two children into silence, never asking customers to buy more, though their family wasn’t wealthy, they had dignity.

The woman slowly stood up, looking at Nangong Heling, her eyes showing apology, ”Miss, my poor teaching has made you laugh, if there’s anything you like, under a hundred spirit stones, feel free to choose as compensation.”

Little Crane was slightly surprised, quickly explaining for Zhou Guanghan, ”Boss lady, you misunderstood a bit, Guanghan didn’t ask for anything, you were a bit harsh on her.”

The woman bowed, smiling, ”Thank you for your understanding, miss.”

”Sister... sob, not a single thing can be cheaper.”

Zhou Guanghan suddenly interjected with grievance, ”I actually don’t know what’s good, I don’t even know their names, dad doesn’t let us touch them.”

”Zhou Guanghan!”

”Mom, sob, I won’t speak anymore...”

Zhou Guanghan rubbed her eyes, quickly running to sit with her brother, burying her head in her knees, her grievance almost overflowing.

Little Crane’s clear laughter rang out, thinking to herself, so this is how eldest brother saw me back then? Hmph!