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"Mid-grade crystal stone?" The vendor was momentarily stunned, then burst into joyful laughter: "This sword is yours!"

He tossed the green sword to Jiang Fan with a flourish.

Then, ecstatically stroking the mid-grade crystal stone, he exclaimed, "In this day and age, people who use mid-grade crystal stones to buy things are either rich or noble!"

"This junior brother, you are truly generous!"

"Unlike some old disciples, who are both poor and arrogant."

Ding Wanping's face flushed with anger.

He had never expected that Jiang Fan, a newcomer, would have so many crystal stones.

And mid-grade crystal stones, which were rarely seen on the market.

Crystal stones are classified into three grades: top, mid-grade, and low grade.

Among them, one top-grade crystal stone could be exchanged for ten mid-grade crystal stones, and one mid-grade crystal stone could be exchanged for ten low-grade crystal stones.

However, mid-grade and higher crystal stones were rich in spiritual power, and martial artists generally used them for cultivation.

Very few people were willing to exchange mid-grade crystal stones for low-grade ones.

Even fewer people used them as currency for transactions.

With a sarcastic tone, Ding Wanping said, "Generous? More like a fool!"

"A magic artifact worth fifty crystal stones bought for two hundred. Foolish and flushed with cash."

Jiang Fan smirked, "If you have no money, just admit it honestly. What's the point of being sour?"

"Do you really think this mid-grade magic artifact only has that little bit of green light going for it?"

Although fleeting, Jiang Fan had noticed the powerful aspect of this sword.

"Youran, watch closely!"

He grasped the green sword.

And demonstrated the "Seven-star Sword Jue" on the spot.

During the performance, the green sword continuously emitted green light. When the green light reached a certain amount,

as he thrust out a stab, several green lights followed the direction of the sword's tip, hitting the front with popping sounds, causing minor explosions.

Xu Youran covered her mouth in surprise, "The green light released from the sword can attack enemies?"

Jiang Fan nodded slightly, "And that's not all. These green lights seem to have a locking effect on enemies, capable of continuous pursuit, posing quite a trouble to the opponent."

"In actual combat, it's definitely a divine artifact."

Clap, clap, clap—

The vendor couldn't help applauding, looking at Jiang Fan with admiration: "So young, yet with such keen insight."

"And your swordsmanship is quite extraordinary!"

"Although the swordsmanship you just used wasn't highly sophisticated, you fully grasped its essence."

"Many old disciples on our peak probably don't have as deep an understanding of swordsmanship as you do."

A master could tell one's skills with a single move.

Jiang Fan's casual display of swordsmanship had amazed him.

"I wonder which peak this junior brother is from. With such talent in swordsmanship, why have I never seen you before?"

He then noticed that the two girls beside Jiang Fan were dressed in Heavenly Sword Peak's attire.

Frowning, he asked, "Are you a disciple of Heavenly Sword Peak?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Besides that sword-obsessed maniac, the rest on Heavenly Sword Peak are all useless."

"There shouldn't be someone like you."

Ding Wanping, who was innocently dragged into this, could no longer bear it!

"Who are you insulting?"

The vendor turned to Ding Wanping, removed his hat, revealing a handsome, slightly roguish young man.

He looked to be around twenty-five years old.
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He stared disdainfully at Ding Wanping, "I'm insulting you. Do you have a problem with that?"

Just moments earlier, Ding Wanping had been brimming with aggression.

Seeing the man's face, he was shocked, "Gongsun Nan! How is it you?"

Gongsun Nan snorted, "Knowing it's me, why haven't you left yet?"

Ding Wanping's face showed deep apprehension.

Gritting his teeth, he didn't dare utter a single harsh word and immediately turned and left.

Jiang Fan couldn't help but study him curiously.

Could it be that this person was very powerful?

On the side, Chen Silin excitedly tugged at Jiang Fan's sleeve, "Gongsun Nan, we met Gongsun Nan, one of the top ten disciples of Green Cloud Sect, on our first day!"

As a trader, she was much more perceptive about various pieces of information than Xu Youran.

Just after arriving at Heavenly Sword Peak, she had specifically inquired about many things regarding the sect.

Including the top ten disciples ranking.

Gongsun Nan looked at Jiang Fan with some astonishment, "Judging by your expression, it seems you don't recognize me?"

"That shouldn't be the case, I don't have such little fame, do I?"

Jiang Fan quickly cupped his hands and replied, "Apologies, senior brother, I am a new disciple and not yet familiar with the sect."

"I hope you'll forgive any unintended rudeness."

Newcomer?

Gongsun Nan was taken aback, "My goodness, this year's newcomers are quite impressive."

"Just joining the sect, and your swordsmanship is already this strong. Give you a few years, and I'll be pushed to the side."

He said wistfully, "Which elder got lucky enough to take you as a disciple?"

Such a tone.

Jiang Fan rolled his eyes and said, "I haven't yet been accepted into any sect. I'm waiting for the elders to choose tomorrow."

"If I'm lucky enough, perhaps I'll join one of the peaks."

What?

Gongsun Nan was nearly shocked jawless, "You weren't taken back to any peak?"

Looking at the two girls' attire beside him, he said, "Elder Li Qingfeng brought you back to Green Cloud Sect but didn't accept you as a disciple? Left you to fend for yourself?"

Although a bit embarrassed, this was the truth.

Jiang Fan nodded lightly.

"Seriously! How did Elder Li's eyes become so blind?"

Gongsun Nan clutched his forehead in disbelief, "Such a wonderful sword talent, he just let it slip?"

Immediately after, he showed a delighted expression, grasping Jiang Fan's wrist: "Come, follow me back to Carefree Peak!"

"My master will definitely treat you as a treasure seeing a sword talent like you!"

Xu Youran and Chen Silin were stunned.

Carefree Peak?

Isn't that the third-ranked peak?

Only beneath Sect Master Peak and Great Elder's Peak, extremely powerful with many prodigious practitioners.

Jiang Fan was actually going to be taken to Carefree Peak!

This sudden great joy caused the two girls immense delight.

Jiang Fan could now enter the Inner Sect.

Jiang Fan was also very happy, shopping on the street and stumbling upon an opportunity was beyond his expectations.

"Wait!"

But then, Gongsun Nan slapped his forehead, "Look at me!"

"As a newcomer awaiting selection, you can't privately accept a master."

"You must wait for tomorrow's elders' selection."

"What is your name?"

"Jiang Fan."

Gongsun Nan nodded, "Alright, I'll go back and tell my master right away."

"You just wait to join our Carefree Peak."

Jiang Fan said with relief, "Thank you, Senior Brother Gongsun, for your recommendation."

Gongsun Nan waved his hand, "A sword prodigy like you would be welcomed by any peak."

"Fortunately, I'm the one who spotted your extraordinariness! Hehe!"

"See you tomorrow then!"

"I'm looking forward to seeing the elders' expressions when the supposedly unwanted you display your sword talent among them, hahaha!"

Watching him leave with laughter, Jiang Fan's emotions took a while to calm down.

He continued to lead the two girls through the market.

Unfortunately, they didn't encounter another treasure like the green sword.

"Siling, I'll get you a suitable gift when I have the chance," Jiang Fan said.

Chen Silin's eyes twinkled, "Alright, I heard our Green Cloud Sect convenes a trading meeting once a month."

"It's all bartering, and mid-grade and top-grade crystal stones are also considered goods."

"There are many treasures at such gatherings."

Jiang Fan nodded.

After getting the details, he led the two girls back to the stone monument to quietly sit and wait for dawn.

Heavenly Sword Peak.

"Damn it!" Ding Wanping kicked a stone bench over, his face full of anger.

Zhong Qizhen asked cautiously, "Senior brother, weren't you accompanying two junior sisters?"

"Don't mention it!"

Ding Wanping slapped the table and recounted what had just happened.

Zhong Qizhen grew angry as well, "That Jiang Fan is truly something, daring to offend senior brother!"

"Don't worry, senior brother, I'll make sure he pays tomorrow!"

Ding Wanping frowned, "Won't there be problems? Tomorrow is the elders' selection of disciples. If something happens to him, what if the elders ask about it?"

Zhong Qizhen laughed heartily, "Senior brother, what are you thinking?"

"Who is he? What elder knows him?"

"Don't worry, I'll make sure he never has a chance to meet the elders, completely cutting off any chance of being noticed by them!"

Ding Wanping thought carefully and agreed.

Something Elder Li Qingfeng didn't want, why would any other elder want it?

He could die without anyone knowing!