The nearest major human city to the Misty Sect is Tiger Roar City.

  Tiger Roar City is located in the eastern part of the Coiling Dragon Continent and is under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Lai Kingdom. To be precise, the Misty Sect is also within the borders of the Eastern Lai Kingdom.

  However, as one of the oldest sects on the Coiling Dragon Continent, the Misty Sect holds a status that transcends the Eastern Lai Kingdom and is not constrained by it.

  Due to its proximity to the Misty Sect, Tiger Roar City is much more prosperous than the surrounding cities. Cultivators can be seen everywhere within the city, making it an important location for them to exchange resources.

  "Uncle Master, we've arrived. Let me help you down."

  Lu Danian diligently assisted the elderly man with white hair behind him as they dismounted from the flying sword.

  They stopped at the city gate, as there was a rule in human cities that prohibited flying within the city limits, a rule all cultivators adhered to.

  "Uncle Master, where should we go to buy things?"

  Lu Danian put away the flying sword and looked at the dense crowd queuing at the city gate, then asked Xu Xiao.

  Xu Xiao stroked his beard thoughtfully and said, "Let's go to the rgest commerce guild in Tiger Roar City, the Purple Arrival Commerce Guild. I'm familiar with it, and we can make our purchases quickly."

  "Yes!"

  "Uncle Master, please wait a moment!"

  Lu Danian touched his chest, and immediately, a small carriage appeared in front of them.

  The carriage was exquisitely crafted, with a mechanical horse at the front and a carriage compartment at the back.

  This was an arcane magical artifact, simir to the communication talisman they used earlier, not graded, just convenient for daily life.

  After inviting Xu Xiao into the carriage, Lu Danian took the reins at the front.

  Tiger Roar City was bustling, with a rge flow of people.

  Lu Danian's beautiful and exquisite mechanical carriage attracted many gazes as it moved along the street.

  "Oh! It's an elder from the Misty Sect!"

  "Judging by the attire, it should be an Outer Sect Elder!"

  "What a beautiful carriage, I'd love to have one... The Misty Sect sure has style!"

  "Sigh... If only I could join the Misty Sect in this lifetime..."

  The mechanical carriage weaved through the crowd and soon arrived in front of a grand and imposing three-story pavilion.

  The pavilion was ornately carved and stood out prominently on the Eastern Main Street.

  The cultivators coming and going all had a restrained aura, mostly high-level cultivators.

  "Oh my! It's an esteemed guest from the Misty Sect! Honored seniors! Please come in! Please come in!"

  Upon entering, the Old Steward in the main hall immediately noticed Xu Xiao and Lu Danian.

  When the Old Steward saw Xu Xiao's face, he was momentarily stunned, his complexion turning rosy.

  "It's Elder Xu!"

  The Old Steward excitedly paid his respects to Xu Xiao.

  Elder Xu's status in the Misty Sect was quite extraordinary; he was an Inner Sect Elder!

  Even the shopkeeper of the Purple Arrival Commerce Guild showed him great respect.

  Xu Xiao smiled warmly and said, "Haha, Steward Chen, I'm here to buy some things for the juniors. There's quite a bit, so I think we should discuss it on the third floor."

  "Of course! Of course!"

  The Old Steward smiled obsequiously, "Please, both of you! I'll take you to a private room on the third floor, and the shopkeeper will personally come to attend to you shortly!"

  In the elegantly fragrant private room on the third floor, a charming woman in a purple dress leisurely entered.

  "Hehe, I didn't expect it to be Elder Xu from the Misty Sect. It's truly an honor for our commerce guild to have the elder visit us personally."

  The woman in the purple dress greeted the two at the table, extending her delicate, jade-like hand to pour tea for them.

  Xu Xiao looked up to see the woman dressed in a long purple gauze dress.

  Her face was as radiant as a blooming flower, enchanting and alluring.

  Her skin was as white as snow, smooth and delicate.

  The loose neckline of her dress subtly revealed a hint of enticing allure, making one's blood race.

  She was tall and slender, with graceful curves, her fair and well-proportioned legs faintly visible beneath the hem of her dress, exuding a captivating charm.

  The most striking feature was the tear mole at the corner of her eye, adding to her seductive allure, making her irresistibly charming.

  This was Zi Yun, the shopkeeper of the Purple Arrival Commerce Guild in Tiger Roar City.

  "Shopkeeper Zi, it's been a while, and you seem even more remarkable," Xu Xiao chuckled.

  "Not as much as Elder Xu, hehe. Elder, what brings you to our Purple Arrival Commerce Guild this time?"

  Zi Yun sat beside them, her smile as radiant as a flower, "As long as Elder Xu asks, our commerce guild will surely offer a satisfactory price."

  She looked at Xu Xiao, a faint gleam in her eyes.

  Rumor had it that a month ago, Inner Sect Elder Xu Xiao of the Misty Sect failed his lightning tribution, causing his cultivation to fall to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and he was nearing the end of his life.

  But seeing his current vitality, it didn't seem as dire as the rumors suggested.

  Just as Xu Xiao was about to speak, a system voice echoed in his ear.

  [Detected Daughter of Destiny: Zi Yun]

  [Fate Level: A]

  [Return Multiplier: 10x]

  [Bond Level: 1]

  An A-level Daughter of Destiny?

  Xu Xiao's eyes flickered with a hint of light.

  He hadn't expected Zi Yun, the owner of the Purple Arrival Commerce Guild, to be an A-level Daughter of Destiny.

  In recent days, he had encountered many female cultivators and discovered something.

  Daughters of Destiny were not everywhere; they were retively rare.

  Even a C-level Daughter of Destiny was uncommon.

  Calming his thoughts, Xu Xiao smiled and said, "Haha, I need quite a few things this time, so I'll trouble Shopkeeper Zi."

  Zi Yun's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Elder Xu, just tell me what you need, and we can discuss the price."

  Xu Xiao had already prepared a list of what he wanted to buy and said slowly, "Twenty low-grade magical artifacts, two hundred Foundation Establishment Pills, and twenty Gold-Nurturing Pills, that's about it."

  Hearing this, Zi Yun blinked in surprise.

  Beside him, Lu Danian widened his eyes in disbelief. Uncle Master, why buy so many things?

  Does Uncle Master have that many spirit stones??

  He was a bit bewildered. Initially, he pnned to pay for Uncle Master himself to show some filial piety, but now he decided to keep quiet.

  "How about it? Shopkeeper Zi, do you have everything?" Xu Xiao asked with a smile.

  Since it was a natural and reasonable gift, these items were quite suitable.

  Foundation Establishment Pills were used by Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, and Gold-Nurturing Pills were for Core Formation Stage cultivators.

  And low-grade magical artifacts were essential for cultivation, hard currency.

  Moreover, he needed Foundation Establishment Pills for his own cultivation now.

  "Yes! Of course!"

  Zi Yun was overjoyed; this was a big deal, "Elder Xu, please follow me to the second floor, where we have over a hundred low-grade magical artifacts for you to choose from!"

  A quarter of an hour ter, at the entrance of the Purple Arrival Commerce Guild.

  Xu Xiao successfully spent fifty high-grade spirit stones to purchase what he needed.

  The twenty low-grade magical artifacts cost a total of twenty high-grade spirit stones.

  The two hundred Foundation Establishment Pills cost a total of twenty high-grade spirit stones.

  The twenty Gold-Nurturing Pills cost a total of twenty high-grade spirit stones.

  The total was originally sixty high-grade spirit stones, but because of Xu Xiao's status as an Inner Sect Elder of the Misty Sect and being an old customer, they gave him a discount, charging only fifty high-grade spirit stones.

  The charming and alluring Zi Yun and Steward Chen saw them off at the door, their eyes full of joy. Fifty high-grade spirit stones were a fortune!

  Lu Danian invited Xu Xiao onto the carriage, but the tter looked at the graceful Zi Yun and asked Lu Danian to wait a moment.

  Then, he took out a low-grade golden hairpin artifact he had specifically chosen earlier and presented it to Zi Yun.

  Stroking his white beard, Xu Xiao smiled, his wrinkles smoothing out, "Shopkeeper Zi, this golden hairpin is so beautiful, I think it suits a beauty like you perfectly. Your commerce guild gave me a discount of ten high-grade spirit stones, so I'll give this golden hairpin to Shopkeeper Zi as a token of my gratitude."

  As Xu Xiao finished speaking.

  Zi Yun and Steward Chen's smiles froze instantly.

  Even Lu Danian behind them blinked his eyes rapidly, seemingly unable to believe what he was seeing.

  What is Uncle Master doing?

  Flirting... flirting??