In the Qingfeng City Market, the Broken Sword was obtained.

At the same time, Wang Chaoge also returned to his residence and drugged his girlfriend unconscious.

Then he took all his savings and headed straight for Qingfeng City, down the mountain.

Wang Chaoge was currently at Body Refinement Eighth Stage, still two minor Cultivation Levels away from the Body Refinement Tenth Level required by the Spirit Sword Sect, and he was almost eighteen. He needed to quickly buy pills to advance!

“I’ve accumulated over five hundred low-grade Origin Stones recently, which is enough to buy at least five Yellow-grade quenching bone pills,” Wang Chaoge mused. “My cultivation talent isn’t actually bad; I might not even need five quenching bone pills. Just two should be enough for me to advance to Body Refinement Tenth Level!”

“Once I advance to Body Refinement Tenth Level, I’ll be able to enter the sect’s Awakening Pool to awaken my talent. I’ll definitely become a nominal disciple then.”

“If I awaken a powerful innate divine ability, I might even become an outer disciple with a higher status!”

Wang Chaoge hurried down the mountain.

At the same time.

To ensure Senior Brother Yuan had a better experience, before he left, he thoughtfully left the main door ajar, making it easier for Senior Brother Yuan to push it open... Meanwhile, on the other side.

The wind whistled in Xiao Ming’s ears. He unleashed his full strength, descending the mountain at his fastest speed, then headed straight for Qingfeng City, thirty li away.

Qingfeng City was not at the foot of the Spirit Sword Sect’s mountain, but thirty li away.

However, this distance was not too far for Xiao Ming at this moment. He had already cultivated to Body Refinement Tenth Level, his vital blood surging like a river within him. His running speed far surpassed that of a fine horse, not to mention his exceptionally enduring stamina.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Xiao Ming arrived at Qingfeng City.

Looking up, he saw that Qingfeng City’s walls were as tall as a five-story building, and on the solid city gate, the three gilded characters ‘Qingfeng City’ were inscribed.

Xiao Ming slowly exhaled and strode into the city.

As soon as he entered the city, the surrounding clamor assailed him. The calls of vendors selling various goods and services rose and fell, filling Xiao Ming’s ears.

“Come see, everyone! Our restaurant’s new dish, Iron Pot Stewed Crocodile, is absolutely delicious!”

“Selling tempered steel knives! My family’s steel knives are excellent quality and affordable, truly essential for home and travel! Even if you don’t buy, come take a look!”

“Young man! Come have some fun with us!” Suddenly, a burly man with a full beard stopped Xiao Ming and said in a booming voice.

Xiao Ming was startled.

His gaze swept over, and he saw a plain clubhouse behind the big man, named “Dreamland Waterside Clubhouse.”

“No, no, no, I don’t have money. You should look for someone else!” Xiao Ming quickly bypassed the bearded man and walked away.

As soon as he heard Xiao Ming had no money, the bearded man immediately lost interest. He ignored Xiao Ming and began looking for other customers.

Xiao Ming, meanwhile, headed straight for the market.

Although Qingfeng City was bustling and prosperous, it was not the time for leisure. He needed to quickly find that broken sword.

Five minutes later.

Xiao Ming arrived at the Qingfeng City market.

The market was very large, covering an area of over a thousand mu. Within the market, there were luxuriously decorated shops and also casual vendors setting up stalls by the roadside.

But whether it was a shop or a casual vendor, they all possessed a certain level of strength.

Because this market was specifically open to cultivators.

Xiao Ming concealed his purpose, appearing to wander aimlessly, looking here and there, finally arriving at the southeast corner of the market.

Wang Chaoge’s broken sword opportunity was in this corner.

Because the southeast corner was relatively secluded, there were not many street vendors or foot traffic. Xiao Ming immediately noticed an old man’s stall.

The old man was agroceries seller. His goods included both medicinal herbs and items like necklaces and rings that girls liked. Among a pile of miscellaneous items, a simple, ancient broken sword fragment lay quietly.

Aside from this broken sword fragment, none of the surrounding stalls had any sword-related items.

Xiao Ming’s heart stirred.

He found it!

Slowly exhaling, Xiao Ming pretended to be aimless, looking around, and finally arrived at the old man’s stall.

“Young man, what caught your eye? My items are very good, and the prices are very cheap,” the old man said with a smile.

“I’m just looking around. If the items are decent, I’ll buy them.” Xiao Ming picked up a necklace that a girl would like, examining it closely.

Then he picked up a ring and a bracelet.

“Is the young man buying ornaments for his beloved?” the old man smiled. “My items are of good quality and affordable. If you take all three of these, I’ll only charge you one low-grade Origin Stone.”

“That’s not bad, not expensive!” Xiao Ming nodded and said, “Then pack them all up; I’ll take them all!”

“Alright!”

“Oh? What’s this?” At this moment, Xiao Ming curiously picked up the ancient broken sword fragment.

This fragment was the tip of a long sword, entirely bronze in color, about half an arm’s length. It looked unremarkable.

“Oh, this is a broken sword fragment I accidentally picked up on a mountain,” the old man explained. “This broken sword fragment should be one-third of the original sword body. Do you want it, young man?”

“Aren’t you just giving it away for free?” Xiao Ming retorted. “This thing is dead heavy, and it’s just a broken sword. Taking it back, you could only forge a cleaver out of it. It’s absolutely useless.”

“And I bought three other things from you!”

The old man hesitated.

He had found this broken sword ten years ago, initially thinking it was a broken sword from some master, but after years of research, he had found nothing. It was just that the material was special and heavy.

“Alright, since the young man likes it, I’ll give it to you. It’s not anything valuable anyway.”

The old man compromised.

Xiao Ming took out an Origin Stone, handed it to the old man, and then, carrying the broken sword and three ornaments, leisurely left the stall.

Walking among the crowd, although Xiao Ming’s expression was calm, his heart was already churning with tumultuous waves, like a volcanic eruption.

He had it!

The broken sword fragment containing the Great River Sword Intent was now his!

As he was walking, Xiao Ming suddenly froze.

Because he saw a familiar figure.

Wang Chaoge!

Wang Chaoge had actually come too!

At this moment, Wang Chaoge, as if by some strange twist of fate, also arrived here. Then he saw Xiao Ming, and the broken sword in Xiao Ming’s hand.

“Huh? Xiao Ming, why are you here too?” Wang Chaoge asked, surprised.

As he asked, Wang Chaoge’s gaze involuntarily fell upon the broken sword in Xiao Ming’s hand.

For no reason, a sudden emptiness filled Wang Chaoge’s heart, but this feeling of loss was fleeting.

Wang Chaoge didn’t pay it any mind.

“I came down the mountain to buy some things. Now that I’ve bought them, it’s time to go back,” Xiao Ming said indifferently.

Although he didn’t know why Wang Chaoge was also here, it didn’t matter anymore.

The broken sword was in his hands; Wang Chaoge’s opportunity was gone!

Passing Wang Chaoge, Xiao Ming left the market.

Behind him.

Wang Chaoge watched Xiao Ming’s retreating back, frowning.

For some reason, he always felt that Xiao Ming’s broken sword was very unusual. Although it wasn’t his, Wang Chaoge always found it very strange.

For no good reason, why would Xiao Ming carry a broken sword?

“Could it be that I’m overthinking it? What kind of treasure could Xiao Ming, a mere Servant Disciples, have!” Wang Chaoge scoffed, then continued to wander the market.