Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Wind Demon’s Demonic Dagger

Translator: 549690339

Actually.

In the eyes of the Foundation Establishment stage, Han Yi’s behavior was simply a waste of resources. After all, those were middle grade spirit stones, sufficient for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator’s daily cultivation.

But Han Yi was actually using middle grade spirit stones for cultivation at the Qi Refining six layer.

How extravagant and wasteful.

If Foundation Establishment cultivators found out, they would definitely be tempted to kill him and take the spirit stones.

However, who could blame Han Yi when he held so many spirit stones in his pocket now?

Noticing his increased cultivation speed, Han Yi felt happy, but instead of continuing his cultivation, he decided to go to the Inner Peak to check on the war between the sects.

After all, he hadn’t forgotten the compulsory task he was burdened with, and it hadn’t been terminated yet.

He had gone to Tianqing City for a brief visit, returned to the sect after spending a chaotic night, but he was worried that the sect might mess up again, causing more trouble.

Going out always carried risks, especially when fighting against the Blood God Sect. If he encountered a Qi Refining nine layer, he would have to consider running away, and if he met a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, he doubted if he could escape at all.

It was safest to stay within the sect.

But when he left the courtyard and walked towards the bottom of Little Lingxu Peak, he sensed that something was wrong.

The expressions on the faces of fellow disciples he passed by were complex. Some were filled with resentment, some were depressed, and some were gnashing their teeth in anger.

Something must have happened. A thought flashed in Han Yi’s heart as he stopped a fellow disciple whom he had seen a few times.

After making several inquiries, he learned what had happened. He couldn’t help but be amazed. A moment later, he let out a long sigh, returned to the mountain, and went back to the courtyard.

The fellow disciple had just told him about the outcome of the war between the two sects.

Two days ago, Daqian Immortal Country finally stepped in to mediate.

Both sects ceased their fighting.

But before that, the Blood God Sect had snatched a mine from Xuandan Sect in Taibai County, and from two days ago, they had twenty years of usage rights, after which the Blood God Sect promised to return the mine to Xuandan Sect.

But what this meant to Xuandan Sect was clear to everyone.

Humiliation.

Naked humiliation.

Twenty years?

This was nothing more than an excuse to save face, as twenty years later, if Xuandan Sect didn’t have greater strength, how could they demand anything from the Blood God Sect?

Moreover.

Han Yi thought more deeply about it.

This news, although it represented a ceasefire between the two sects, didn’t alleviate any animosity between them. In the long run, their relationship would only worsen.

Even so.

This twenty-year deadline for the mine could be seen as a cooling-off period. But could it be that after twenty years, the Blood God Sect would simply stop?

Han Yi didn’t believe it.

“Looking at it this way, three days ago, He Fangwei’s words about the Sect Leader’s trip to Tai Xu Sect for help weren’t ideal. Today’s ceasefire must have an even more complex inner story.”

Han Yi combined this news with what he had heard previously at the Jiulong Trading Company and came up with a new idea.

“The most likely possibility is that Tai Xu Sect didn’t express their stance, and Daqian knew that continuing the fight would have a greater impact on the Immortal Country, so they finally stepped in to mediate.”

“No, no, there’s also the point that Daqian Immortal Country didn’t need to consider the feelings of Tai Xu Sect and the Southern Dipper Divine Palace, but the previous situation showed that wasn’t the case.”

“If Xuandan Sect, Blood God Sect, and the three major sects are connected, could there also be connections between the three sects, and the two sacred lands?”

“It’s not impossible.”

Han Yi shook his head and chuckled, “It seems like it’s old habits, a professional quirk.”

“No matter what the inside story is, it’s too far away from a small Qi Refining six layer like me. There’s no need to worry.”

“Let it be, let’s focus on the present matters.”

“At least for now, on a personal level, the ceasefire between the sects has no effect on me. On the contrary, it temporarily guarantees safety, and 1 don’t have to go to the front lines to fight against the Blood God Sect due to the compulsory mission.”

Thinking about this, Han Yi felt relieved.

He didn’t rejoice in their misfortune, nor did he wish for Xuandan Sect to suffer humiliation, and he wasn’t selfish.

If they could defeat the Blood God Sect for the glory of their sect, he would be even more delighted.

But no matter how he looked at it, he couldn’t see a victory for Xuandan Sect. The current outcome should be the best for Xuandan Sect.

This was probably also Daqian Immortal Country’s mediation, taking into account the safety of the Immortal Country.

Otherwise, if it escalated into a full-scale sect war, Xuandan Sect would only face demise.

Han Yi cleared his mind of all his conjectures.

Then, he resumed his cultivation. Since the two sects had called a ceasefire, there was no need for him to go out and gather information.

Four days passed in the blink of an eye.

As agreed, Han Yi went to Red Sun Square again and entered the Jiulong Trading Company.

Today was the date of his seven-day agreement with He Fangwei.

Seeing Han Yi, He Fangwei’s face lit up with delight.

“Fellow Daoist, please come in. 1 have completed the task you entrusted me with.”

Hearing these words, Han Yi’s face was filled with joy.

He Fangwei invited Han Yi into a quiet room, and after they took their seats, He took out a square jade box from his storage pouch and solemnly opened it.

Han Yi leaned forward and, seeing the items inside the jade box, his eyes were filled with even more joy.

In the jade box, there were seven identical daggers, each of them pitch-black, even the handle was as dark as ink.

Only the blade of the dagger flashed with a cold light, revealing it as a sharp weapon.

“Middle grade artifact, Wind Demon Daggers.”

“However, let me warn you beforehand that the origin of this set of daggers is somewhat ominous. You can decide whether you want them or not after hearing the full story.”

Han Yi, feeling curious, wondered what was it about these artifacts that made He Fangwei speak so solemnly.

“This set of daggers was originally custom-made by a supreme elder of the sect for his grandson. In order to obtain the daggers, the supreme elder personally went to the Wild Tool Sect and paid a great price to have a Golden Core stage cultivator forge them.”

“That’s the origin of these artifacts.”

“Sadly, before the set of daggers was successfully forged, the supreme elder’s grandson was ambushed by a demonic cultivator and couldn’t enjoy his fortune.”

“As for the supreme elder, he also perished while traveling ten years ago. His soul lamp left in the sect had already been extinguished.”

“Since then, this set of daggers has become ownerless.”

“Not long ago, the sect decided to auction off these artifacts. Through various inquiries, I found out about their whereabouts and was able to purchase them.” “Fellow Daoist, do you mind?”

Han Yi smiled indifferently.

Why would he mind? Which of his artifacts wasn’t taken from a dead person?

“Of course not.” Han Yi replied, “But, there are a total of seven pieces in this set of artifacts. What about the price?”

When it came to discussing the price, He Fangwei’s expression turned serious.

“This set of artifacts, named Wind Demon Daggers, is made of a special material and is equipped with a wind-elemental micro-formation that increases its speed by thirty percent when used, compared to ordinary artifacts.”

“Moreover, there are a total of seven pieces in this set of artifacts. Therefore, it’s more expensive than ordinary middle-grade artifacts, and even some high-grade artifacts.”

“Jiulong Trading Company will treat this transaction as a personal favor, without taking any profit from it. 1 will sell it to you at the original purchase price, Fellow Daoist.”

“How many spirit stones?” Han Yi asked with anticipation..