Leaving the clan's gates, Chen Xuan arrived south of Hongling Town. Walking on the wide street, various taverns and teahouses lined the sides, many of which belonged to the Chen family, but there were also many owned by the other two major families.

After crossing several streets, Chen Xuan saw a large pharmacy appear in his sight - Return Spring Hall, three big characters were very eye-catching.

Stepping into Return Spring Hall, Chen Xuan smelled a faint medicinal fragrance coming towards him, instantly invigorating him.

Glancing around, he saw six or seven counters, some selling elixirs, some selling medicinal herbs, and one counter specifically for purchasing monster cores. There were also many warriors buying and selling elixirs inside the store.

Chen Xuan approached the counter selling elixirs, where he was greeted by a middle-aged man around fifty.

"What would you like to buy, young sir?" the old man asked.

"I'd like to buy some medicine for treating external injuries and stopping bleeding," Chen Xuan said.

"For treating external injuries, we have Healing Ointment, and for stopping bleeding, we have Hemostatic Pills. How much do you want?"

"Let's have two portions, one Healing Ointment for fifty taels, and two Hemostatic Pills for one hundred taels. That's a total of two hundred and fifty taels," the old man said, taking out four porcelain bottles containing the medicine.

Chen Xuan paid the silver and put the medicine into his arms.

"Old man, do you still buy monster cores here?" Chen Xuan asked.

"Yes, many clan disciples and some wandering cultivators come to us to earn extra money by selling the monster cores they kill. Monster cores are materials for refining pills. The main ingredient of Return Yuan Pills is the core of a first-level monster," the old man explained.

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"How much do you pay for a first-level monster core?" Chen Xuan asked.

"One hundred taels."

The price would multiply several times for each level of monster.

"Are you also going out for training, young sir?" the old man asked.

"If you have monster cores, you can sell them to us. I'll give you the best price," he added. After all, Return Spring Hall was under Danxuan Sect. It wouldn't hurt to have a good relationship with them.

Walking out of Return Spring Hall, Chen Xuan headed to his family's weapon shop to choose a suitable weapon for himself. As he passed through the streets, he saw a crowd gathered ahead, chattering about something.

Pushing through the crowd, Chen Xuan saw two groups confronting each other. There was a young man lying on the ground, unconscious, wearing the clothing of his own family.

"Wu Mingyue, how dare you hurt our Chen family disciple in front of our weapon shop," a Chen family youth said angrily.

Chen Xuan took a glance at the youth who spoke. It was Chen Qian, his childhood playmate.

"Why shouldn't we? It's because your skills are inferior," the youth on the other side said arrogantly.

Chen Xuan went to a member of his family nearby to inquire about what had happened. Seeing that it was someone from his own family, the person told Chen Xuan, "We came from the clan and saw them causing trouble at the weapon shop's entrance. None of the customers dared to come in. Chen Wei went up to reason with them but was injured by Wu Tianming."

After hearing this, Chen Xuan walked over to where Chen Wei was lying.

"Chen Wei is at the Five-Rank Post-Heaven level. How could he be knocked out?" Chen Xuan asked.

Chen Qian, seeing Chen Xuan approaching, said, "Wu Tianming on the other side is at the Six-Rank Post-Heaven level. Chen Wei was caught off guard and was injured by Wu Tianming."

"Isn't Chen family's waste hiding at home for half a year? Why did he come out now?" a youth from the Wu family sneered.

Chen Xuan turned around and gave the speaking youth a fierce look. "It seems like today's incident was premeditated. You dare to cause trouble at our Chen family's shop, are you tired of living?"

"Since you're here, you can all stay!" Chen Xuan said calmly.

Chen Xuan hadn't fought since reaching the Five-Rank Post-Heaven level, but Lao Li had told him that his Dantian reserves were stronger than those of someone at the Six-Rank Post-Heaven level. All thanks to the Soul Stones helping him improve his body and expand his meridians. That's why Chen Xuan dared to say this.

"So arrogant! Just because of you, you want to keep us here," Wu Tianming said, roaring.

As soon as he finished speaking, all the Wu family disciples took out their weapons and were about to charge. The Chen family disciples also took out their weapons, ready to fight.

Just then, a loud shout was heard, "Stop all of you!"

A middle-aged man in his forties walked out of the crowd.

"We've met, Second Uncle," Wu Tianming bowed to the middle-aged man.

The one who came was the second brother of the head of the Wu family, Wu Peng's second uncle.

"You Chen family dare to lay hands on us Wu family, young man, what's your name?"

"It doesn't matter who I am. Today, everyone here can testify that it was your Wu family who attacked first," Chen Xuan said without any fear.

"Who I am doesn't matter. Today, I'm here to teach you kids a lesson on behalf of your parents," the middle-aged man said.

"So arrogant. The Chen family's disciples don't need others to teach them," Chen Xuan's father walked out of the crowd. He had been here long ago but didn't come out when he saw his son was there. The fact that the Wu family even sent an elder showed that today's matter couldn't be resolved easily if he didn't come out to speak.

Chen Yumu gave Chen Xuan an appreciative look.

"Let's all disperse. Take the injured disciples back for treatment," Chen Yumu said to all the disciples.