Chapter 234: Various strange things

Four-color vision?

This… is truly wondrous.

The human eye can only see three colors: red, blue, and green.

These are also called the three primary colors, and they can combine to form millions of colors, creating the colorful world that humans perceive.

However, these are not all the colors.

The essence of color is actually the wavelength of light, so as long as one can see different wavelengths, one can actually see various different colors.

This pupil Gu can allow one to see an extra color, purple… which means it can see ultraviolet light?

Li Qi became interested: “Then let’s go take a look.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zidu led Li Qi and the Iron-Eating Beast to the stall, pointing at the purple pupil Gu with his hand: “Can I try this pupil Gu?”

The stall owner immediately patted his chest and said: “Of course you can, Young Master, please try it. This is a Gu Gu that I cultivated using my own Shaman Dao, not only is it harmless, but all the Materials used throughout the process were the best, and besides the common functions of the purple pupil Gu, it can also improve eyesight and repair damage to the eyes.”

Li Qi curiously picked up the pupil Gu.

Though called a Gu, it actually looked more like a contact lens, a transparent film that could蠕动 on its own.

Is this thing a Gu Gu?

Can Shaman Dao create such a thing?

It’s certainly interesting.

Li Qi placed the pupil Gu into his eye. There was no discomfort, but a hazy, wavy filter appeared before his eyes, and the world around him suddenly changed.

All conceivable and inconceivable colors surged before his eyes, and the colors of the entire world were transformed.

The green that he originally found monotonous now continuously shimmered with an indescribable purplish-gold, the sunlight suddenly gained many special light spots, and everything became much clearer.

Brilliant light shone, splendid and dazzling.

This experience was truly quite magical.

Moreover, it could indeed alleviate eye fatigue. Li Qi felt that his eyes were almost blind from staying up for over eighty days during the Grand Ritual period, but now they seemed more comfortable.

“I’ll buy it. This thing is good. How much is it?” Li Qi quite liked this item, so he asked.

The stall owner immediately replied with a smile: “Only one thousand two hundred strands of pure Earth Qi. This price is very affordable. These are all Gu Gu that I personally cultivated, all at the Ninth-Rank Peak, and they can live for twenty years before their lifespan ends. Normally, they only need to be fed some Water Qi.”

“Mm.” Li Qi didn’t haggle over the price; it wasn’t expensive anyway. He waved his hand, controlling one thousand two hundred Qi beads to fly out of his bag and land on the stall.

The stall owner collected the Qi beads, his expression joyful, and then promoted: “Young Master, why not take a look at my other Gu Gu? I have cultivated many other Gu Gu here, each with its own use. Although they are not for combat, they often have miraculous effects when playing around or adventuring outdoors!”

Saying that, he began to introduce his Gu Gu.

He also had two other types of pupil Gu here. One was for two people, a single Gu for two bodies, allowing two people to share a field of vision. As long as the distance between them did not exceed three hundred forty li, both parties could project what they saw into the other person’s eyes.

The other type could cause a person to lose their vision. As long as it was placed over the eyes, whether it was an enemy or oneself, vision would be cut off, plunging them into true ‘darkness.’

One must know that it is very difficult for humans to fall into true darkness. Closing one’s eyes only blocks out light; that is not darkness.

Cutting off vision could help one enter meditation better, calm the mind, and occasionally be used against enemies.

This item, a stronger individual among the Ninth-Rank could force out the Gu Gu in about ten seconds, while an Eighth-Rank could force it out instantly. If there was no resistance, it could be effective against Sixth-Rank cultivators at most.

They were all quite interesting, though not very useful, and Li Qi didn’t need them.

Besides the pupil Gu, there were some other Gu Gu.

For example, there was a type of weaving Gu here. It usually ate wood, and when needed, it would spin silk. The weaving Gu would automatically weave the spun silk into fabric, and then cut it into clothing. As long as the design of the clothing was carved onto wood and fed to it, it would automatically weave that clothing thereafter.

Li Qi also touched this clothing. The fabric felt quite strange, like silk, but even softer and finer. The fibers inside were extremely thin, making it very delicate, almost like it was woven from spider silk. If not dyed, it was almost translucent.

There was also a Gu called the Flower Lantern Gu, which could emit special, imperceptible vibrations. But as long as it was placed on a table, it could adjust the positions of playing cards, dice, and mahjong tiles during shuffling and rolling as desired. Whatever number one wanted to appear, would appear. It was specifically for tricksters and could be useful when traveling in the Mortal world.

All in all, a bunch of curious items.

However, Li Qi didn’t need them either, so he just looked and left.

After visiting a few more stalls, Li Qi’s attention was drawn to another item.

It was a potted plant, about one meter tall, with a graceful tree shape, dense branches and leaves, and a delicate plant form.

This potted plant emitted Spiritual Qi, and four chubby little babies lived on it, quite adorable, bouncing around on the plant.

As Li Qi walked by, these chubby babies saw him, immediately got up from the leaves, and ran quickly. Some swung on vines, some climbed tree trunks. Soon, the four chubby babies gathered together, lined up on a branch, bowed to Li Qi, and shouted in unison: “Good fortune to you, Master! May your Dao path be smooth, Master, and may your wealth flourish, Master!”

Their auspicious words were loud and full of vigor, yet also childishly cute.

The stall owner next to them immediately chimed in: “Young Master, have you taken a liking to this Spiritual Plant?”

Zhang Zidu leaned closer to Li Qi and said to him: “Young Master, this item is the spirit of the Yellowbark Cypress. It is good at humor, welcomes guests, and when placed in front of a door, it can ward off evil spirits and block miasma.”

“Of course, the most important thing is the spirits on it. They are cute and sweet-mouthed, very endearing. Buying two and placing them at the entrance can make guests feel happy, and discussions will be much easier.”

Li Qi was a little curious and reached out to tease the chubby babies. He saw that not only were they not afraid, but they giggled and spun around Li Qi’s fingers, telling him playful jokes.

This thing was indeed endearing, and it naturally emitted Wood Spiritual Qi, which could block miasma and stop evil spirits. If Mortals lived within the range of its Spiritual Qi, they might even live longer.

“Not bad, but unfortunately I don’t have an Immortal Cave right now. What else do you have here?” Li Qi shook his head, ultimately not buying it, but instead looking at other parts of the stall.

This was a stall specializing in mountain wood spirits. The stall owner was also a person of Shaman Dao, with a Ninth-Rank cultivation. However, Li Qi couldn’t quite identify which branch he belonged to, probably some rare branch with few members, skilled in cultivating various spirits.

“If Young Master doesn’t have an Immortal Cave, you might as well take a look at this Metal-Stone Spirit.” The stall owner then took out a small stone.

This thing looked like a small Geodude, round and lumpy, entirely dark gray but with a metallic sheen. It had no eyes, very short limbs, and could walk and hop.

Zhang Zidu glanced at it and then introduced: “Young Master, this Metal-Stone Spirit can automatically find places where Earth Veins converge. Those places are mostly suitable for establishing an Immortal Cave. Whether it’s for treasure hunting, pathfinding, or surveying the Feng Shui of an Immortal Cave, it’s useful.”

“If you haven’t established an Immortal Cave yet, buying this might come in handy when you want to later.”

Li Qi nodded: “I see, but I don’t plan to establish an Immortal Cave for now. Let’s go look at something else.”

“Alright.” Zhang Zidu nodded, leading Li Qi away from there.

The stall owner was neither annoyed nor angry. He cupped his hands and said softly: “Young Master, take care.” Then he sat back down, waiting for the next customer.

The atmosphere of this market was still very good, although the things sold weren’t particularly great.

After leaving this stall, Zhang Zidu changed his shopping strategy and said to Li Qi: “These Ninth-Rank items can probably only pique your Dharma Eye with their novelty, Young Master. We might as well go look at what the Seventh-Rank and Eighth-Rank have made. These should be more to your liking, Young Master.”

Evidently, after visiting two stalls, he already knew that Li Qi wasn’t the type to be fooled into spending money on novelty items. So, it was time to promote some serious goods.

However…

Zhang Zidu also sighed. He was only a Ninth-Rank himself. While those Eighth-Rank and Seventh-Rank bigwigs also gave him commissions, they heavily suppressed prices.

That’s why he had brought this Young Master to see the Ninth-Rank stalls first, because he got along well with the Ninth-Rank stall owners and could negotiate openly, thus earning more commission.

However, since this Young Master wasn’t impressed, he could only bring out the serious goods.

He led Li Qi towards the other stalls.

Li Qi looked in that direction, and only upon reaching it did he realize that this was an Eighth-Rank Shaman. Still not a traditional Shaman, but very close. This was an Eighth-Rank ‘Wu Yu’.

The scriptures state: “When the nation suffers a great drought, the Shaman leads the Wu Yu dance, making the female Shaman dance the drought sacrifice, honoring the yin.”

“Women can serve the formless by dancing to summon spirits. Female Shamanes are in charge of seasonal exorcisms and purifications. During droughts, they perform the Wu Yu dance. Whenever there is a great disaster in the nation, they precede the Grand Invoker, singing and weeping to request assistance.”

Wu Yu is also a branch of the Invoker, and a relatively large one, consisting only of females.

This Dao lineage can summon spirits through dance, preside over exorcisms and purifications, and is skilled at controlling Water Qi, able to pray for rain. In the event of a great disaster, they are also responsible for conveying the message, requesting the Zhu to handle it with sorrowful songs.

It can be said that this Dao lineage is the exclusive assistant of the Invoker lineage.

Li Qi followed Zhang Zidu all the way to the stall of this Wu Yu.

The Wu Yu saw Li Qi and immediately stood up: “Greetings, Invoker.”

Li Qi immediately returned the greeting: “No need for such formality. This is a place of commerce, with no distinction of high or low. Let’s just talk business.”

At the same time, he also observed the other party.

This Wu Yu was, of course, a female Shaman, as this Dao lineage had no men.

She looked about twenty-four or twenty-five, just at the age of nearing maturity but not yet fully mature, maintaining a superimposed state of youth and ripeness, not appearing overly mature and dignified, and long past her youthful awkwardness.

She was precisely at that intermediate stage, touching upon both sides.

This Wu Yu wore a pale gold long dress, dignified and elegant, but it seemed to have been specially altered for ease of dancing, with slits in the skirt extending from the ankle to the thigh.

Such a long dress would restrict stride length, and the slits allowed for larger movements.

But this also made her appear somewhat alluring, with glimpses of skin.

Beautiful and graceful, like a flower immortal.

Her demeanor was refined, her Divine Qi serene.

Though adorned with gold powder, she was radiant yet calm.

Very beautiful, and her temperament was also good, but Li Qi had no interest.

His gaze was fixed on her feet.

Not looking at her skin, but attracted by something on her ankle.

It was a string of bells tied with a thin cord, seemingly ordinary, like a dance ornament. They would jingle when she walked, adding to the charm.

“Cough, cough, Young Master, this item is Mengniang’s private possession and is not for sale.” Zhang Zidu coughed twice, reminding Li Qi.

Besides reminding him that it was a private item, he was also reminding this Young Master to be more careful and not stare at people’s legs.

“Mengniang? Is that your name, young lady?” Li Qi reacted, shifting his gaze to her face.

The Wu Yu, called Mengniang, subtly retracted her leg and said with a smile: “Young Master, why not look at other things? That is my personal item, and it is indeed not for sale.”

“The hidden Qi covers the world, a hundred zhang fits in an inch.” Li Qi suddenly recited a gatha: “This item is indeed of great use to me. I hope Mengniang can name a price.”

Upon hearing that gatha, Yu Mengniang’s expression suddenly changed!

She immediately produced fifty Qi beads and handed them to Zhang Zidu: “Mr. Zidu, please step back a few paces and allow us some privacy. How about I speak with this Young Master alone?”

Zhang Zidu looked at Li Qi.

Li Qi nodded: “After we finish talking, I’ll come find Brother Zhang to continue browsing.”

Zhang Zidu looked at the two of them, pondered for a moment, then collected the Qi beads: “Then I’ll walk around a bit by myself, just in this vicinity. Young Master, please take your time.”

After speaking, he stepped back.

With Zhang Zidu gone, Yu Mengniang and Li Qi faced each other.

This person waved her hand, and the items on the stall automatically retracted into her mustard seed bag.

Li Qi waited beside her as she packed up her stall.

Once she finished, Yu Mengniang bowed slightly: “It’s not convenient to talk here. Young Master, why don’t we leave the market and talk privately?”

Having recovered from her initial panic, she seemed to regain her confidence.

Perhaps she remembered that this was Shaman God Mountain, and even a Young Master could not act presumptuously here.

Cruelty to fellow disciples, seizing by force—such things might be excusable if not seen outside.

But this was Shaman God Mountain, within the sect.

If such a thing truly happened, she feared he would be expelled from the Master, and his Master, that Grand Invoker, would probably be enraged, right?

So she calmed down.

At worst, she would turn hostile with him. There was no need to befriend such an overbearing and rude person.

As fellow Eighth-Rank cultivators, even if the Invoker was slightly stronger than herself, he was only marginally so. Unless one’s personal ability was too poor, there was no fundamental difference in cultivation method, and she also had protective treasures, so she was not afraid.

Thinking these thoughts, she felt a bit more at ease.

Li Qi, however, didn’t think so much. He nodded repeatedly and then led the way out of the market.

True Knowledge Dao Resonance told him.

That thing on the other person’s foot was very important to him!

As for that person…

Whatever.