yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lí kāi le gé lóu 。()
一盏茶的功夫以后，林轩离开了阁楼。()
After a cup of tea, Lin Xuan left the pavilion.
zhè yī huí ， tā kě shì dà shōu huò ， lín xuān de yǎn guāng méi cuò ， zhè bǎi juǎn lóu jiù fù jìn de hǎi yù lái shuō ， què shí shì shǒu qū yī zhǐ de dà diàn pù ， yì kǒu qì ná chū de zhēn běn gǔ jí ， jiù yǒu shù bǎi juǎn zhī duō 。
这一回，他可是大收获，林轩的眼光没错，这百卷楼就附近的海域来说，确实是首屈一指的大店铺，一口气拿出的珍本古籍，就有数百卷之多。
This time, he had made a significant收获. Lin Xuan's judgment was correct; for the nearby sea region, this Hundred Volumes Pavilion truly stood out as one of the top-notch large shops. The rare ancient texts he picked up numbered in the hundreds.
yuán běn nà nǚ zǐ yǐ wéi lín xuān huì cóng zhōng jīng tiāo xì xuǎn ， zhǐ yào néng mài chū wǔ fēn zhī yī ， jiù shì nán dé de dà shēng yì 。
原本那女子以为林轩会从中精挑细选，只要能卖出五分之一，就是难得的大生意。
The woman originally thought that Lin Xuan would carefully select from them, and if just one-fifth could be sold, it would already be a rare big business.
nǎ zhī dào lín xuān què èr huà bù shuō ， jiù jiāng qí quán bù náng kuò ， cǐ nǚ zài yì wài de tóng shí ， bù yóu de kuáng xǐ ……
哪知道林轩却二话不说，就将其全部囊括，此女在意外的同时，不由得狂喜……
But to her surprise, Lin Xuan simply took everything without hesitation. This caused her to feel both surprised and elated...
rú cǐ dà shǒu bǐ ， bié shuō yuán yīng chū qī ， jiù suàn shì hòu qī dà xiū shì yě shì bù duō jiàn dì ， bì jìng nà xiē zhēn běn diǎn jí ， běn diàn shōu luó de shí hòu ， yě huā fèi le bù shǎo gōng fu ， qí biāo jià bù néng shuō gāo dé lí pǔ ， dàn duì yuán yīng xiū shì lái shuō jià gé yě bù néng suàn shì dī le 。
如此大手笔，别说元婴初期，就算是后期大修士也是不多见地，毕竟那些珍本典籍，本店收罗的时候，也花费了不少功夫，其标价不能说高得离谱，但对元婴修士来说价格也不能算是低了。
Such a generous gesture was not common even for late-stage Great Sages; after all, these rare ancient texts were collected with considerable effort by the shop owners, so their prices weren't exorbitant but still quite high for ordinary Core Formation cultivators.
duì fāng shí yǒu ** shì lì shǔ yú shén me dà shì lì ， dài zōng mén cǎi gòu ér yǐ 。
对方十有**是隶属于什么大势力，代宗门采购而已。
The other party likely belonged to some major force, merely acting as an agent for the sect's purchases.
cǐ nǚ nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， zì rán bú huì qù shǎ shǎ de shēn jiū shén me ， dǎ tīng kè rén de **， nǎi kāi diàn zhě dà jì ， hé kuàng duì fāng nǎi yuán yīng lǎo zǔ ， yě bú shì zì jǐ yī xiǎo xiǎo de zhù jī qī xiū shì kě yǐ dé zuì dì 。
此女脑海中念头转过，自然不会去傻傻的深究什么，打听客人的**，乃开店者大忌，何况对方乃元婴老祖，也不是自己一小小的筑基期修士可以得罪地。
With this in mind, she naturally didn’t delve too deeply into such matters. Asking about a customer’s background was considered bad business etiquette; besides, dealing with an Old Monarch of Core Formation was not something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator could afford to offend.
bì gōng bì jìng de jiāng lín xuān sòng chū le diàn pù ， zhè yī cì jiāo yì ， dào zuì hòu jiē dà huān xǐ 。
毕恭毕敬的将林轩送出了店铺，这一次交易，到最后皆大欢喜。
Respectfully seeing Lin Xuan off, the transaction ended on a happy note for both parties...
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Lin Xuan was also quite satisfied. Although these rare ancient texts were expensive, they were insignificant to him.
lín xuān yě shí fēn mǎn yì ， suī rán zhè xiē zhēn běn de jià gé bù dī ， dàn duì tā lái shuō ， què bù zhí yī tí 。
林轩也十分满意，虽然这些珍本的价格不低，但对他来说，却不值一提。
Next, he entered another shop specializing in armor and clothing.
suí hòu lín xuān yòu jìn rù le yī jiā fáng jù diàn lǐ 。
随后林轩又进入了一家防具店里。
Technically called an armor store, it actually sold clothes. Before coming to Red Leaf Island, Lin Xuan had heard from the old man about this.
shuō shì fáng jù ， qí shí suǒ shòu mài de dōng xī ， què shì yī fú ， zài lái hóng yè dǎo yǐ qián ， lín xuān jiù tīng nà xiǎo lǎo ér jiǎng guò 。
说是防具，其实所售卖的东西，却是衣服，在来红叶岛以前，林轩就听那小老儿讲过。
The clothes worn by Spirit Realm cultivators differed greatly from those on the mortal world.
líng jiè xiū shì de yī fú ， yǔ xià jiè shì yǒu hěn dà bù tóng de 。
灵界修士的衣服，与下界是有很大不同的。
Mortal world cultivators could ride clouds and drive objects, but their attire was at most extremely luxurious—no different from ordinary mortals in appearance.
xià jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， suī rán yě néng téng yún jià wù ， dàn suǒ chuān dài de dōng xī ， zuì duō bù guò jí jǐn huá guì ér yǐ ， yǔ shì sú de fán rén ， méi yǒu shén me xiāng yì 。
下界的修仙者，虽然也能腾云驾物，但所穿戴的东西，最多不过极尽华贵而已，与世俗的凡人，没有什么相异。
However, in the Spirit Realm, cultivators wore magical robes.
rán ér líng jiè bù tóng ， zhè lǐ xiū shì chuān zhe de nǎi shì fǎ yī 。
然而灵界不同，这里修士穿着的乃是法衣。
Magical robes, magical robes—these were garments with some defensive properties, though they fell far short of battle armor. However, they were light and thin, indistinguishable from ordinary silk and satin on the surface.
fǎ yī ， fǎ yī ， gù míng sī yì ， nǎi shì jù yǒu yī xiē fáng yù de xiào guǒ ， dāng rán ， yǔ zhàn jiǎ xiāng bǐ ， yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， dàn fǎ yī shèng zài qīng bó ， cóng biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， yǔ pǔ tōng de líng luó chóu duàn méi yǒu sī háo de xiāng yì 。
法衣，法衣，顾名思义，乃是具有一些防御的效果，当然，与战甲相比，远远不及，但法衣胜在轻薄，从表面上看，与普通的绫罗绸缎没有丝毫的相异。
Firstly, many magical robes had special effects, albeit at a higher price.
cǐ qí yī 。
此其一。
But regular magical robes were standard equipment for Spirit Realm cultivators; even rookies who weren’t destitute could usually afford one.
chú cǐ yǐ wài ， bù shǎo fǎ yī hái yǒu yī xiē tè bié de xiào guǒ ， dāng rán ， jià gé yào guì yī xiē 。
除此以外，不少法衣还有一些特别的效果，当然，价格要贵一些。
Regardless of their practical value, following local customs was important. Since he had ascended to the Spirit Realm, Lin Xuan naturally wanted to buy some as well.
dàn pǔ tōng de fǎ yī ， què shì líng jiè xiū shì de biāo zhǔn zhuāng bèi ， jiù suàn shì gāng mài rù xiū xiān jiè de cài niǎo ， zhǐ yào bú shì qióng kùn liáo dǎo ， yì bān lái shuō ， yě néng gòu mǎi shàng yī tào 。
但普通的法衣，却是灵界修士的标准装备，就算是刚迈入修仙界的菜鸟，只要不是穷困潦倒，一般来说，也能够买上一套。
Although he was a wandering cultivator, Lin Xuan’s wealth allowed him to choose the largest shop in the district.
qiě bù guǎn cǐ wù yǒu duō dà yòng chǔ ， suǒ wèi rù xiāng suí sú ， zì jǐ jì rán yǐ fēi shēng dào le líng jiè zhī zhōng ， zì rán yě yào mǎi shàng yī tào 。
且不管此物有多大用处，所谓入乡随俗，自己既然已飞升到了灵界之中，自然也要买上一套。
Entering it, Lin Xuan felt his eyes widen at the spacious interior. The hall was oval-shaped and could comfortably accommodate over a hundred people without feeling cramped.
lín xuān suī shì sàn xiū ， dàn shēn jiā fēng hòu ， suǒ xuǎn de diàn pù ， zì rán yě shì zhěng gè fāng shì zuì dà de 。
林轩虽是散修，但身家丰厚，所选的店铺，自然也是整个坊市最大的。
The furniture, made of red wood, exuded luxury and grandeur.
yī jìn rù qí zhōng ， lín xuān jiù gǎn jué yǎn qián yī liàng 。
一进入其中，林轩就感觉眼前一亮。
The young clerks dressed in green robes were nimble and cheerful, serving the passing cultivators.
lǐ miàn jí wéi kuān guǎng ， dà tīng chéng tuǒ yuán xíng ， róng nà bǎi rén yě bù xiǎn yōng jǐ 。
里面极为宽广，大厅呈椭圆形，容纳百人也不显拥挤。
At the counter, various items were displayed: undergarments, outerwear, even some armor-like magical artifacts. Complete sets of battle armor could be found as well, though Lin Xuan paid them no mind; their quality was too low for his needs.
hóng mù dǎ zhì de jiā jù ， xiǎn de huá guì ér dà qì 。
红木打制的家具，显得华贵而大气。
"Hey?"
qīng yī xiǎo mào de huǒ jì ， yí gè gè shǒu jiǎo má lì ， jī líng tǎo xǐ ， zhèng zhāo hū zhe lái lái wǎng wǎng de xiū shì 。
青衣小帽的伙计，一个个手脚麻利，机灵讨喜，正招呼着来来往往的修士。
Scanning the hall, Lin Xuan’s expression froze on a particular shelf.
ér zài guì tái nèi zé bǎi mǎn le wǔ huā bā mén de shāng pǐn ， nèi yī 、 wài yī ， lín xuān shèn zhì hái kàn jiàn le yī xiē jiǎ zhòu lèi de fǎ qì ， shèn zhì lián wán zhěng de zhàn jiǎ yě yǒu yī xiē ， zhǐ bù guò mù guāng sǎo guò ， lín xuān jiù háo bù zài yì le ， pǐn zhì tài dī ， zhè zhǒng dōng xī ， duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， gēn běn jiù shì léi zhuì ér yǐ 。
而在柜台内则摆满了五花八门的商品，内衣、外衣，林轩甚至还看见了一些甲胄类的法器，甚至连完整的战甲也有一些，只不过目光扫过，林轩就毫不在意了，品质太低，这种东西，对自己来说，根本就是累赘而已。
He moved closer and saw an array of storage belts.
“ yí ？”
“咦？”
They varied in width and style.
mù guāng zài zhěng gè dà tīng zhōng sǎo guò ， lín xuān shén sè yī dùn de luò zài mǒu gè huò jià shàng le 。
目光在整个大厅中扫过，林轩神色一顿的落在某个货架上了。
"Senior has good eyesight. These are all new arrivals from headquarters, meticulously crafted by masters. They’re currently on sale at 80% off. If you need them, I can sell them to you," a middle-aged man around forty approached, dressed as a shopkeeper. Though his appearance was unremarkable, he occasionally flashed sharp intelligence in his eyes; his cultivation stage was Core Formation中期.
jiǎo bù qīng yí ， lín xuān zǒu le guò qù 。
脚步轻移，林轩走了过去。
Lin Xuan wasn’t easily fooled and picked up one of the belts without making a sound.
lín láng mǎn mù dì yāo dài yìng rù le yǎn lián lǐ 。
琳琅满目的腰带映入了眼帘里。
It was three feet long with an elegant design.
kuān zhǎi bù tóng ， shì yàng xiāng yì 。
宽窄不同，式样相异。
What caught Lin Xuan’s attention was that it had properties similar to storage pouches but with much more space—more than triple the capacity of his best storage pouch.
“ qián bèi zhēn shì hǎo yǎn lì ， zhè xiē dōu shì běn diàn gāng dào de xīn kuǎn ， yóu zǒng bù de dà shī jīng xīn liàn zhì ， rú jīn hái chù zài yōu huì qī ， qián bèi ruò shì xū yào ， kě yǐ bā zhé mài gěi nǐ 。” yī sì shí yú suì de zhōng nián rén zǒu le guò lái ， zuò zhǎng guì dǎ bàn ， róng mào suī rán méi yǒu rèn hé chū qí ， dàn yǎn zhōng què bù shí shǎn guò jīng míng zhī yì ， xiū wèi yě bù dī ， níng dān zhōng qī 。
“前辈真是好眼力，这些都是本店刚到的新款，由总部的大师精心炼制，如今还处在优惠期，前辈若是需要，可以八折卖给你。”一四十余岁的中年人走了过来，做掌柜打扮，容貌虽然没有任何出奇，但眼中却不时闪过精明之意，修为也不低，凝丹中期。
This wasn’t surprising; spatial techniques were among the most mysterious in the laws of nature. Storage bags from the mortal world were said to be passed down from ancient times, brought from Upper Realms.
lín xuān zì rán bú shì hǎo hū yōu de rén wù ， bù dòng shēng sè de jiāng yī tiáo yāo dài ná qǐ 。
林轩自然不是好忽悠的人物，不动声色的将一条腰带拿起。
Spatial law required advancement to Separation Realm before any significant progress could be made. With such conditions on the mortal world, even prodigies needed many coincidences to reach Separation Realm, let alone focus on something else.
zhǎng sān chǐ yǒu yú ， shì yàng huá lì 。
长三尺有余，式样华丽。
Thus, storage bags hadn’t seen much development over the years.
bù guò ràng lín xuān zài yì de ， què shì zhè dōng xī jù yǒu yǔ chǔ wù dài yī yàng de xìng zhì 。
不过让林轩在意的，却是这东西具有与储物袋一样的性质。
In contrast, in the Spirit Realm, both appearance and effects had been upgraded countless times.
ér qiě lǐ miàn de kōng jiān yào dà dé duō 。
而且里面的空间要大得多。
Not only did they hold more items but were also fashionable. Hanging several storage pouches around his waist might be convenient for Lin Xuan, but it looked rather silly.
zú zú shì zì jǐ zuì hǎo de yí gè chǔ wù dài de sān bèi yǒu yú 。
足足是自己最好的一个储物袋的三倍有余。
Carefully examining the belt, he turned to face the shopkeeper with a grim expression: "Heh, friend, you must think I’m from a remote and impoverished area. Such garbage—telling me this is new? If I destroy your store, do you believe me?"
zhè yě méi shén me xī qí ， kōng jiān shén tōng ， běn jiù shì tiān dì fǎ zé zhōng zuì wèi shén mì de yī zhǒng ， rén jiè de chǔ wù dài jù shuō hái shì yuǎn gǔ zhī shí ， cóng shàng jiè chuán xià zhī wù 。
这也没什么稀奇，空间神通，本就是天地法则中最为神秘的一种，人界的储物袋据说还是远古之时，从上界传下之物。
Though not well-versed in Spirit Realm items, Lin Xuan was astute enough to read people’s expressions.
kōng jiān fǎ zé ， zhì shǎo yào jìn jiē lí hé yǐ hòu ， cái huì lüè wēi shè jí ， kě jiù rén jiè nà zhǒng tiáo jiàn ， néng gòu xiū liàn dào lí hé ， jí shǐ shì jīng cái jué yàn de rén wù ， yě yào zhǒng zhǒng jī yuán qiǎo hé ， nǎ hái yǒu shén me xīn qíng qù fēn xīn páng wù 。
空间法则，至少要进阶离合以后，才会略微涉及，可就人界那种条件，能够修炼到离合，即使是惊才绝艳的人物，也要种种机缘巧合，哪还有什么心情去分心旁骛。
The shopkeeper’s eyes clearly showed disdain after observing his attire; though fleeting, Lin Xuan noticed it. Even without seeing the expression, such items on display couldn’t be of high quality.
suǒ yǐ zhè me duō nián lái ， chǔ wù dài yì zhí méi yǒu shén me fā zhǎn 。
所以这么多年来，储物袋一直没有什么发展。
Trying to deceive him was too presumptuous.
ér líng jiè bù tóng ， bù lùn shì yàng hái shì xiào guǒ ， dōu zǎo yǐ shēng jí guò wú shù cì le 。
而灵界不同，不论式样还是效果，都早已升级过无数次了。
A killing intent flashed in Lin Xuan’s aura.
bù jǐn zhuāng de dōng xī yào duō dé duō ， ér qiě měi guān shí shàng ， xiàng lín xuān zhè yàng ， yāo jiān guà shàng qī bā gè chǔ wù kǒu dài ， suī rán fāng biàn ， dàn zhe shí tài shǎ le yì diǎn 。
不仅装的东西要多得多，而且美观时尚，像林轩这样，腰间挂上七八个储物口袋，虽然方便，但着实太傻了一点。
"Senior calm down, senior calm down, I was just mistaken," the shopkeeper, a Core Formation cultivator, turned pale at the pressure emanating from Lin Xuan. Realizing he had made a fool of himself, even if the other party came from a remote area, as an Old Monarch of Core Formation, he couldn’t afford to offend him.
jiāng shǒu zhōng de yāo dài xì xì bǎ wán ， shǎo qǐng ， lín xuān què zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì yīn chén zhī sè ：“ hēi hēi ， dào yǒu kě shì jiāng lín mǒu dàng chéng le lái zì qióng xiāng pì rǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè yàng de lā jī huò sè ， gào sù wǒ shuō shì xīn kuǎn ， nǐ xìn bù xìn wǒ jiāng nǐ zhè xiǎo diàn chāi le ？”
将手中的腰带细细把玩，少顷，林轩却转过头颅，脸上满是阴沉之色：“嘿嘿，道友可是将林某当成了来自穷乡僻壤的修仙者，这样的垃圾货色，告诉我说是新款，你信不信我将你这小店拆了？”
Moreover, though the store was part of a powerful force, it still had its own rules and principles; neglecting customers could lead to serious consequences.
suī rán duì líng jiè wù pǐn liǎo jiě bù duō ， dàn lín xuān shì hé děng cōng míng jī jǐng de rén wù ， qǐ huì bù dǒng de chá yán guān sè 。
虽然对灵界物品了解不多，但林轩是何等聪明机警的人物，岂会不懂得察言观色。
Feeling deeply regretful, beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
nà zhǎng guì zài dǎ liàng zì jǐ chuān zhe yǐ hòu ， yǎn zhōng míng xiǎn liú lù chū yī mǒ qīng shì zhī sè ， suī yī shǎn jí shì ， dàn lín xuān yǐ kàn zài yǎn lǐ 。
那掌柜在打量自己穿着以后，眼中明显流露出一抹轻视之色，虽一闪即逝，但林轩已看在眼里。
Lin Xuan nodded but didn’t press further. It wasn’t because he was magnanimous; dealing with a minor Core Formation cultivator wouldn’t yield much benefit.
hé kuàng jí shǐ méi yǒu kàn jiàn duì fāng de biǎo qíng ， zhè zhǒng bǎi zài dà tīng zhōng de dōng xī ， pǐn zhì yòu néng gāo dào nǎ lǐ qù ？
何况即使没有看见对方的表情，这种摆在大厅中的东西，品质又能高到哪里去？
Following the shopkeeper’s guidance, Lin Xuan went to an elegant private room on the second floor.
xiǎng hū yōu zì jǐ ， zhè jiā huo wèi miǎn yě tài guò zì bù liàng lì 。
想忽悠自己，这家伙未免也太过自不量力。
The environment was simple and refined, with a young girl serving fragrant tea.
lín xuān de shēn shàng ， yǐ míng xiǎn de shǎn guò yī lǚ shā qì 。
林轩的身上，已明显的闪过一缕杀气。
"Senior, please sit. I’ll have someone bring out our best stock," the shopkeeper smiled warmly.
“ qián bèi xī nù ， qián bèi xī nù ， wǎn bèi shì yī shí hú tú 。”
“前辈息怒，前辈息怒，晚辈是一时糊涂。”
Lin Xuan nodded but remained noncommittal.
nà zhǎng guì bù guò níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， miàn duì lín xuān suǒ sàn fà chū lái de wēi yā ， dùn shí liǎn sè shuā de yī xià bái le ， míng bái zì jǐ shì gàn le yī jiàn chǔn shì ， jiù suàn duì fāng zhēn lái zì qióng xiāng pì rǎng ， dàn shēn wèi yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， yòu qǐ shì zì jǐ néng dé zuì de 。
那掌柜不过凝丹期修仙者，面对林轩所散发出来的威压，顿时脸色刷的一下白了，明白自己是干了一件蠢事，就算对方真来自穷乡僻壤，但身为元婴期老怪物，又岂是自己能得罪的。
The shopkeeper acted quickly; within a cup of tea’s time, a beautiful maid arrived with a silver tray in her hands, setting it on the elegant private room table.
After a cup of tea, Lin Xuan left the pavilion.
This time, he had made a significant收获. Lin Xuan's judgment was correct; for the nearby sea region, this Hundred Volumes Pavilion truly stood out as one of the top-notch large shops. The rare ancient texts he picked up numbered in the hundreds.
The woman originally thought that Lin Xuan would carefully select from them, and if just one-fifth could be sold, it would already be a rare big business.
But to her surprise, Lin Xuan simply took everything without hesitation. This caused her to feel both surprised and elated...
Such a generous gesture was not common even for late-stage Great Sages; after all, these rare ancient texts were collected with considerable effort by the shop owners, so their prices weren't exorbitant but still quite high for ordinary Core Formation cultivators.
The other party likely belonged to some major force, merely acting as an agent for the sect's purchases.
With this in mind, she naturally didn’t delve too deeply into such matters. Asking about a customer’s background was considered bad business etiquette; besides, dealing with an Old Monarch of Core Formation was not something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator could afford to offend.
Respectfully seeing Lin Xuan off, the transaction ended on a happy note for both parties...
Lin Xuan was also quite satisfied. Although these rare ancient texts were expensive, they were insignificant to him.
Next, he entered another shop specializing in armor and clothing.
Technically called an armor store, it actually sold clothes. Before coming to Red Leaf Island, Lin Xuan had heard from the old man about this.
The clothes worn by Spirit Realm cultivators differed greatly from those on the mortal world.
Mortal world cultivators could ride clouds and drive objects, but their attire was at most extremely luxurious—no different from ordinary mortals in appearance.
However, in the Spirit Realm, cultivators wore magical robes.
Magical robes, magical robes—these were garments with some defensive properties, though they fell far short of battle armor. However, they were light and thin, indistinguishable from ordinary silk and satin on the surface.
Firstly, many magical robes had special effects, albeit at a higher price.
But regular magical robes were standard equipment for Spirit Realm cultivators; even rookies who weren’t destitute could usually afford one.
Regardless of their practical value, following local customs was important. Since he had ascended to the Spirit Realm, Lin Xuan naturally wanted to buy some as well.
Although he was a wandering cultivator, Lin Xuan’s wealth allowed him to choose the largest shop in the district.
Entering it, Lin Xuan felt his eyes widen at the spacious interior. The hall was oval-shaped and could comfortably accommodate over a hundred people without feeling cramped.
The furniture, made of red wood, exuded luxury and grandeur.
The young clerks dressed in green robes were nimble and cheerful, serving the passing cultivators.
At the counter, various items were displayed: undergarments, outerwear, even some armor-like magical artifacts. Complete sets of battle armor could be found as well, though Lin Xuan paid them no mind; their quality was too low for his needs.
"Hey?"
Scanning the hall, Lin Xuan’s expression froze on a particular shelf.
He moved closer and saw an array of storage belts.
They varied in width and style.
"Senior has good eyesight. These are all new arrivals from headquarters, meticulously crafted by masters. They’re currently on sale at 80% off. If you need them, I can sell them to you," a middle-aged man around forty approached, dressed as a shopkeeper. Though his appearance was unremarkable, he occasionally flashed sharp intelligence in his eyes; his cultivation stage was Core Formation中期.
Lin Xuan wasn’t easily fooled and picked up one of the belts without making a sound.
It was three feet long with an elegant design.
What caught Lin Xuan’s attention was that it had properties similar to storage pouches but with much more space—more than triple the capacity of his best storage pouch.
This wasn’t surprising; spatial techniques were among the most mysterious in the laws of nature. Storage bags from the mortal world were said to be passed down from ancient times, brought from Upper Realms.
Spatial law required advancement to Separation Realm before any significant progress could be made. With such conditions on the mortal world, even prodigies needed many coincidences to reach Separation Realm, let alone focus on something else.
Thus, storage bags hadn’t seen much development over the years.
In contrast, in the Spirit Realm, both appearance and effects had been upgraded countless times.
Not only did they hold more items but were also fashionable. Hanging several storage pouches around his waist might be convenient for Lin Xuan, but it looked rather silly.
Carefully examining the belt, he turned to face the shopkeeper with a grim expression: "Heh, friend, you must think I’m from a remote and impoverished area. Such garbage—telling me this is new? If I destroy your store, do you believe me?"
Though not well-versed in Spirit Realm items, Lin Xuan was astute enough to read people’s expressions.
The shopkeeper’s eyes clearly showed disdain after observing his attire; though fleeting, Lin Xuan noticed it. Even without seeing the expression, such items on display couldn’t be of high quality.
Trying to deceive him was too presumptuous.
A killing intent flashed in Lin Xuan’s aura.
"Senior calm down, senior calm down, I was just mistaken," the shopkeeper, a Core Formation cultivator, turned pale at the pressure emanating from Lin Xuan. Realizing he had made a fool of himself, even if the other party came from a remote area, as an Old Monarch of Core Formation, he couldn’t afford to offend him.
Moreover, though the store was part of a powerful force, it still had its own rules and principles; neglecting customers could lead to serious consequences.
Feeling deeply regretful, beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Lin Xuan nodded but didn’t press further. It wasn’t because he was magnanimous; dealing with a minor Core Formation cultivator wouldn’t yield much benefit.
Following the shopkeeper’s guidance, Lin Xuan went to an elegant private room on the second floor.
The environment was simple and refined, with a young girl serving fragrant tea.
"Senior, please sit. I’ll have someone bring out our best stock," the shopkeeper smiled warmly.
Lin Xuan nodded but remained noncommittal.
The shopkeeper acted quickly; within a cup of tea’s time, a beautiful maid arrived with a silver tray in her hands, setting it on the elegant private room table.