CHAPTER 73: CHAPTER 73: FLYING BOAT

Ji Yuan naturally remembered this matter.

It was when he visited Xu Fugui on the first day of the New Year, coincidentally catching the old man returning to the Water Dragon Sect for some business.

At that time, Xu Fugui had said that when he returned from the Water Dragon Sect, he would bring Ji Yuan something nice.

However, Ji Yuan didn’t take it to heart, and even forgot about it at one point... His personality is not one that relies on others.

So now, hearing Xu Fugui mention this matter again, he actually felt a bit pleasantly surprised.

He hurriedly looked down.

Only to see Xu Fugui take out... a mirror?!

The surface of this mirror was smooth, reflecting a person’s image very clearly, while the back was made of bronze, looking like it was quite old, covered in verdigris.

Not only that, he also sensed a familiar aura from the mirror.

Thus he immediately took out his sturdy Heart-Protecting Mirror from his Storage Bag.

"Eh?"

Xu Fugui also noticed something odd, "Where did you get this? Let me have a look."

"Oh, someone gave it to me." Ji Yuan chuckled as he handed it over.

"Ha, cracked someone’s skull to make them give it to you, huh?"

After taking it, Xu Fugui carefully sensed it for a while, then picked it up and studied it seriously, only after a long time did he come to a conclusion.

"Both of our mirrors are fake."

"Fake?"

Ji Yuan was surprised: "What do you mean by fake, can Magical Artifacts be fake?"

"Yes, to put it bluntly, they’re counterfeit. These two mirrors are likely imitations of a Magical Treasure, though your mirror might have been copied several times by now."

Xu Fugui finished speaking and tossed both mirrors into Ji Yuan’s hands.

"Next time I go back, I’ll inquire about what exactly the background of this mirror is, and why it’s an imitation."

It was then that Ji Yuan realized that the bronze mirror given to him by Xu Fugui.

Was actually a superior Magical Artifact!

Seeing Ji Yuan’s astonishment, Xu Fugui was rather pleased and stroked his beard with a smile: "Ji kid, do you know why I’m giving this Magical Artifact to you?"

"Naturally, it’s because Grandmaster Xu cares for me."

Ji Yuan smiled naturally.

Xu Fugui: "..."

"Have you practiced the Mirror Overlap yet?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan immediately understood Xu Fugui’s intention, quickly replied: "Not yet, not yet, Grandmaster Xu means this Magical Artifact can help me practice Mirror Overlap."

Xu Fugui nodded, and made a sound of agreement.

"The Mirror Overlap itself is quite similar to an Illusion Realm, and the function of your mirror is to project an Illusion Realm, both of which have their merits. You take it back and ponder carefully, if there’s anything you don’t understand, come ask me again."

"Thank you, Grandmaster Xu!"

Not only did he get a superior Magical Artifact, but it was also one that would aid in cultivating magic.

In comparison, the little gift Ji Yuan gave away on the first day of the New Year was absolutely worthless.

"Hmm, cultivate well, strive to join the Water Dragon Sect in three years."

Xu Fugui laughed, looking rather happy, "Off you go."

Just as Ji Yuan was about to leave, he remembered something and took out a Communication Talisman from his Storage Bag.

"Grandmaster Xu, this was given to me by a Senior Brother Hong named Hong Siuwen from the Water Dragon Sect during the last selection, do you know him?"

"Hong Siuwen?"

Xu Fugui furrowed his brows and thought deeply for a moment, then slowly shook his head, "The Water Dragon Sect has almost ten thousand disciples, it’s impossible to know them all. During the selection, which area was he in charge of?"

"The Talisman Area."

"Then it’s from Sifang Island, that’s good, it’s a good sign he sees potential in you."

Xu Fugui stroked his beard and smiled, his expression growing happier, "Work hard, when you come to the Water Dragon Sect you will truly understand the vastness of Cangluo Continent, the Cloud Rain Marsh is nothing in comparison."

"Alrighty."

After leaving the Magic Technique Area, Ji Yuan naturally went to the Magical Artifact Area, but before he could speak, he heard Xu Fugui’s voice from behind.

"Lao Huang, remember to give our Junior Brother Ji a discount."

"Hmm?"

Lao Huang raised his head, looked at Ji Yuan with confusion, then sensed the late-stage Qi Cultivation aura, which made the middle-aged cultivator’s face break into a smile.

"So it’s Daoist Ji."

Even though he is a Water Dragon Sect cultivator, being at the same late-stage Qi Cultivation, he could be called a Daoist friend.

"Greetings, Daoist Huang."

Ji Yuan slightly cupped his hands and said, "I want to purchase a superior Flying Boat, how much does it cost?"

Lao Huang casually swept across the counter, and three palm-sized Flying Boats immediately appeared.

One blue, one red, one transparent.

"These three are the standard Flying Boats sold by our Water Dragon Sect, categorized as superior Magical Artifacts."

Lao Huang slowly introduced, "The blue one is named the Xuangu Turtle Boat, its main material is Xuangu Turtle Shell, engraved with Xuanshui Defense Array patterns on the bottom, and is hung with a Water-Repelling Pearl at the stern."

"This allows it to not only fly but also provides defense and water-repelling effects; once the Xuanshui Array is activated, it can withstand three attacks from a late-stage Qi Cultivation."

"Oh?"

Listening to this, Ji Yuan was intrigued and began to carefully examine the Xuangu Turtle Boat.

Its whole body was blue, differing from the common long spindle-shaped Flying Boats, its shape was rather flat and rounded, with some Xuangu Turtle Shell pieces visible on it.

"And what about the price?"

"Spirit Stone... 80 pieces."

Lao Huang gestured with his hands.

"80 pieces?"

Compared to middle-grade Dharma Ships, it’s nearly double, damn, truly worthy of being a superior Flying Boat...

From behind, Xu Fugui commented: "This thing flies like a turtle crawling, even with an array, it’s just for staying around and getting beaten."

Ji Yuan’s heart was moved by this, and he then asked, "Would Daoist friend please introduce the other two Flying Boats?"

"Hmm, the red one is called the Scarlet Skies Vessel, entirely made of Crimson Flame Crystal and Flowing Cloud Iron, engraved with a Fire Burning Array,"

"When activated, it emits a wave of fire equivalent to a full-force strike from a late-stage Qi Cultivation, and it also consumes fewer Spirit Stones during the day, priced at 85 Spirit Stones."

Lao Huang finished speaking and pointed to the last boat, which was made of semi-transparent material.

"This is the best of the three, and also the most expensive, priced at 90 Spirit Stones."

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan wasn’t afraid of the cost, just worried the quality wasn’t good enough.

"This Flying Boat is named Mist Stone Boat, made entirely from Mist Stone, its semi-glass material makes it extremely stealthy, its hull is embedded with a Phantom Mink’s eye,"

"Once activated, it’s shrouded in a light mist, isolating searches. Truly, it leaves without a trace."

As Lao Huang finished, Ji Yuan immediately made his decision.

He would definitely choose this Mist Stone Boat, no doubt about it.

Though pricey, it was acceptable, especially since now was not a time of scarcity, he should get the best.

Just as he was about to speak, Xu Fugui behind him spoke again, "These three are standard models, most used within the Water Dragon Sect."

"Lao Huang, is there no special, custom-made option?"

Could there be a trick to buying superior Flying Boats?

Ji Yuan was astonished, and simultaneously grateful, fortunate to have Elder Xu present.

If he were alone, he might have already left with the Mist Stone Boat.

Lao Huang glanced at Xu Fugui, seemingly with a knowing intention, then smiled slightly, "Daoist Ji, if you’d come a few days ago, there wouldn’t have been any, but today, there just happens to be one."

With that, he waved his hand and a completely dark purple Flying Boat appeared on the counter.

Its shape resembled a willow shuttle, the bow even looked like an eagle’s beak, just gazing at it emitted an aura that pierced the soul.