Narrowing his eyes as he looked at the system's description, Xu Xian knew that he had encountered an extremely powerful being. It was both his good fortune and his misfortune.
So be it. If I get it, I'm lucky; if I lose it, it's my fate. Being able to choose the first of the three swords is already a kind of luck. How can I be greedy?
Thinking this, Xu Xian went down directly. Surrounded by guards, he came before the Taoist priest.
Seeing this, the others all stood aside. After all, a person's name is like a tree's shadow; who in all of Hangzhou didn't know Xu Xian, the great official?
"Sir, you wish to buy my sword?" Lin Yang asked, feigning seriousness as he looked at Xu Xian. He even gave him a deliberately scrutinizing look.
In that instant, Xu Xian felt as if his entire being had been seen through! The magical treasures hidden in his sea of consciousness, the Qi Sea space opened in his dantian, and all the acupoints on his body were now completely exposed.
Even the system within him went silent at that moment. Hiss, this is terrifying to think about, truly terrifying!
The person in front of him was clearly just an ordinary Taoist priest in his perception, but at this moment, he could make the system retreat and see through everything about him, which was quite extraordinary!
At this moment, Xu Xian suddenly felt a pang of regret! Faced with such a powerful being, what would become of him? Would the secret of the system be discovered directly? Would the secret of his rebirth be revealed? Just thinking about it made cold sweat break out!
Seeing this, Lin Yang was practically bursting with laughter! This avatar was indeed only at the first level of cultivation; it was truly just an ordinary person.
As for Xu Xian's reactions just now, they were all things I did by manipulating the system! The purpose was simply to highlight myself and make Xu Xian believe even more that I was an absolute master.
"Hmm, not bad, you're quite good, you could be considered a destined person! I have three precious swords here, each one a priceless treasure. However, since you are a destined person, then give me 100,000 taels of silver." Lin Yang stroked his beard and smiled.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian knew that he was safe this time! Since that was the case, he should act normally.
"Does the Taoist priest have any Taoist name? What are the names of these three precious swords? What's so special about them?" Xu Xian asked in a serious tone.
By this time, he had completely calmed down. After all, he had been training for two years, and what had just happened was just an unexpected situation.
"I travel the world in search of those with affinity. My Taoist name is Honest Taoist, and I am as honest as my name suggests."
"As for these three swords, they are all true divine swords. You won't lose out by buying them for a mere 100,000 taels of silver! As for their names, that depends on their future owner!"
May I have a look?
"Can!"
Then, Xu Xian took the three swords and examined them one by one.
The first sword had an ornate scabbard inlaid with gemstones; the moment the sword was drawn, the surrounding area lit up. The sword itself emitted a constant stream of bright light, clearly indicating its extraordinary nature.
The second sword had an old scabbard and a somewhat rustic blade, with nothing particularly outstanding about it. However, for some reason, holding it in his hand, Xu Xian felt a surge of emotion.
The third sword had an even older scabbard, seemingly covered in dust. However, the moment he touched it, Xu Xian heard what sounded like a dragon's roar, and he was stunned for a moment.
“These three swords are all extraordinary. Daoist, can’t I really buy them all? I’m willing to try, no matter the cost.”
Hearing this, Lin Yang was very satisfied. "I'm not worried about you not taking the bait, you little punk. I'm proficient in dozens of con artist tricks, hundreds of scams, and thousands of ways to kill. Watch me fool you until you're crippled!"
"No, no, no, Master Xu can only buy one. This is only because of your recent achievements! Besides, one is enough. If you buy more, it would be a loss if you lack virtue!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian realized how formidable the Taoist priest was! If it were the original Xu Xian, he would have been utterly lacking in virtue when it came to these three precious swords!
After careful consideration, I inexplicably chose this Emperor's Sword!
"I'll buy this one!"
Seeing this, Lin Yang was quite satisfied. They were finally on their way; he didn't need to keep up the hype, which saved him some trouble!
The plan is to lure the protagonist into rebellion, leading them down the path of humanity's struggle for supremacy. By uniting humanity against the will of Heaven, the protagonist will cause the deaths of gods and create loopholes in the laws of nature. Then, the planr can use this opportunity to openly and legitimately conquer this world!
"Ten thousand taels of silver is no small sum. If it were converted into gold, it would be a full ten thousand taels. I'll prepare it for you right away, Daoist. What do you say?"
"good!"
Not long after, watching Lin Yang's receding figure, Xu Xian couldn't help but sigh, "Truly a master!"
Meanwhile, the system has reappeared.
"System, what just happened? Why did you suddenly disappear?" Xu Xian asked with concern, while also feeling somewhat worried.
"Honest Taoist is indeed a powerful being. If we don't conceal our abilities, there's a possibility of being discovered. In that case, the two of us will likely be doomed!"
"Power, it's all power!" Thinking of this, Xu Xian couldn't help but tighten his grip on the Emperor's Sword, sensing the trace of true dragon energy contained within the sword. Xu Xian was very satisfied.
"What is the purpose of this true dragon's aura?"
"The aura of the true dragon, also known as the aura of the emperor, grants those who possess it the ability to attract talented individuals, and their chances of success in undertaking tasks are far greater than those of ordinary people, and..."
"Since this sword is the Emperor's sword, I'll give it a name. Hmm, I'll find it in the legends of other worlds that you told me about, System!"
"Yes, let's call it Crimson Sky!"
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Chapter Eleven: Xu Xian Takes the Initiative, the Story Officially Begins
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
For the past three days, since obtaining the Emperor's Sword, Xu Xian has been in seclusion. After all, acquiring the Emperor's Sword also brought him a significant boost of fortune!
Therefore, when he reappeared, his strength had reached a new level, reaching the mid-stage of the fourth rank!
At the mid-stage of the realm, even the Fahai of his previous life was only this strong! If a fight really broke out, Xu Xian, who cultivated the martial arts of the Human Immortal, was confident that as long as the distance between the two was within a hundred paces, he could take his head anytime, anywhere, within a few moves!
Of course, Xu Xian didn't know whether he would die after his head was cut off or whether he would die after his heart was broken!
After all, this is a world of immortals and heroes, and there are far too many people who can live a good life after losing their heads!