Remould the Glory of Sword Art

The shopkeeper was somewhat surprised upon hearing the words, but the surprise only lasted a moment before quickly disappearing.

Fang Yuan Square is a place for doing business.

As long as you can pay the price.

Naturally, any business... can be done.

The most important thing about doing business is to ask fewer questions.

What era is it now, isn't there anyone who knows Fang Yuan Square who doesn't have a complete map?

The shopkeeper felt a mix of amusement and helplessness but still said respectfully, "This gentleman, the map of Da Chu and Da Li isn't worth much, it wouldn't even cost two taels of silver... but as for that list you're asking for, how detailed would you like it to be?"

Xie Xuanyi was silent for a moment.

He had been away from the human world for ten years.

Too many things had happened in these ten years...

Fang Yuan Square was a good place; here he could recover "ten years" worth of memories, at least making himself look like someone who had truly lived those ten years.

"As detailed as possible."

Xie Xuanyi spoke calmly, "If possible, do a thorough check on those few from the Great Chu Imperial City as well."

"If it involves those few in the Imperial City... a single Taoist talisman falls far short."

The shopkeeper spoke earnestly, while holding up two fingers.

Not two.

But twenty.

"Luckily, I picked up a fair amount of Taoist talismans."

Xie Xuanyi's demeanor remained composed as he took out the talismans from his belt bag, exactly twenty of them, and slapped them onto the table.

"Please wait a moment."

The shopkeeper of Fang Yuan Square silently accepted the talismans, performed a bow, and turned to leave.

It wasn't long before the shopkeeper returned.

He placed the Da Chu and Da Li map, along with one thick and one thin bundle of documents, in front of Xie Xuanyi.

"My lord, this thinner stack of files is the sect ranking you requested," said the shopkeeper softly. "The new generation's Heavenly Pride List is about to start ranking... In this file, most of the 'talented disciples' within the sects are recorded, as well as some loose cultivators who have shown their strength."

"This thicker stack of files is a gift from Fang Yuan Square."

The shopkeeper paused, then said, "It includes the official history and interesting anecdotes of Da Chu and Da Li in the past sixty years."

"Oh?"

Xie Xuanyi raised an eyebrow.

This generous gift of a thick file was unexpected. Without looking through either file, Xie Xuanyi waved his hand and stored them in his belt bag, which was equipped with a "Space Array Pattern."

From the practiced motions of the Fang Yuan Square shopkeeper, it wasn't hard to deduce there were many who bought this kind of intelligence; he was certainly not the only one.

"Buy one, get one free, treat the young and old with honesty."

The shopkeeper spoke warmly, "If your Excellency has more Taoist talismans to spare, the transaction can continue."

He had seen it as well.

Xie Xuanyi's so-called "found talismans" were a mere pretext to conceal his identity.

To be able to produce twenty brand-new talismans in one go... if not an Array Pattern Master, then what, a Sword Cultivator?

With the Taoist sects sealed for ten years, the supply of superior talismans dwindled, their value naturally rising.

Xie Xuanyi's talisman-making skills, of course, couldn't compare to the Sword Dao.

But after all, he was Xie Xuanyi.

Even a slight effort was far superior to an ordinary Array Pattern Master.

"I'd like to inquire about a few pieces of news."

Xie Xuanyi paused for a moment, then said slowly, "I've heard that Da Sui Sword Palace is going to reopen its mountain gate, is that true, does Fang Yuan Square have confirmed intelligence on this?"

"That news was quite confidential half a month ago, but now it's worthless," the shopkeeper smiled helplessly. "Esteemed guest, it's been spread all over the streets and alleys in recent days... Da Sui Sword Palace will begin accepting disciples tomorrow, lasting for an entire month, during which Sword Dao heroes from all over the world will gather. Lotus Peak's Peak Master Huang Su is inviting heroes to witness the wonders of Xuanshui Cave Heaven."

This information, Xie Xuanyi naturally knew.

He smiled slightly and then asked, "Since when did the Peak Master of Lotus Peak become Huang Su? How is the health of the old Palace Master of the Sword Palace?"

This exchange didn't seem like business but rather like a casual chat.

The shopkeeper of Fang Yuan Square was frank and open.

He didn't mention the issue of talismans and politely replied, "According to rumors, since Xie Xuanyi was said to have died and disappeared from the Daoist path, 'Huang Su' took over the administration of Lotus Peak. However, with the mountain sealed for ten years, and Da Sui Sword Palace shrouded in mist, even Fang Yuan Square is unaware of the specifics."

"As for that person from the Sword Palace, it's said he's still in seclusion facing life and death," the shopkeeper looked respectful and spoke earnestly, "The specifics about such a heavenly person are beyond Fang Yuan Square's ability to investigate, even with more talismans. We just do a small-scale business, provoking such an existence could result in losing everything we own."

Xie Xuanyi smiled wryly.

Huang Su.

This name did ring a bell...

If he remembered correctly, the first time he left the Sword Palace to travel, he picked up a little girl with considerable talent for the Sword Dao and brought her back to the Sword Palace. His master was very pleased.

Latter, that little girl became the youngest sister in Lotus Peak.

Every time he left the Sword Palace, Huang Su would see him off.

Ten years had passed.

The little sister took his place, becoming the Peak Master of Lotus Peak.

The feeling was peculiar.

The little girl he had watched grow up, in the blink of an eye, had risen to such a level.

Xie Xuanyi was quite pleased.

He suppressed his emotions, laid down a talisman, and said, "How have the Three Great Sects of the South Border been lately?"

The shopkeeper didn't take it, but spoke slowly, "The Three Great Sects have been forced to seal their mountains by the Paperman Sect, and the Hehuan Sect and Heavenly Puppet Sect haven't made any moves. But there are rumors about the Yin Mountain..."

He stopped there.

Clearly, the news that followed required more than one talisman.

And what Xie Xuanyi wanted was precisely the rest of the news.

After three Haoran Talismans,

The shopkeeper of Fang Yuan Square said, "Just yesterday, rumors spread in the square that the real person Jin Yuan of Yin Mountain, Daoist Chi Hun, died and disappeared from the Daoist path, and the entire sub-sect of Yin Mountain was uprooted as well."