C18 Movement Technique Shadow Devil Wolf!

"I won't be needing new sword techniques for a while," Luo Chen mused, organizing the influx of information about the Dichroic Shadow Sword that had suddenly filled his mind.

In the grand scheme of the Floating Cloud Empire, a Low-Grade Profound Rank sword skill might not be much to speak of, but in Lingyun City, it was coveted enough to spark a fierce competition among the major powers!

It's worth noting that the Luo Family, as one of the two major families in Lingyun City, only possessed martial skills of the same Low-Grade Profound Rank, and those were exclusive to the patriarch and elders for their cultivation!

"As for this Black Wind Blade Technique..." Luo Chen pulled out the mysterious gift from the Floating Cloud Martial School staff with a hint of disdain.

Had he not acquired the Dichroic Shadow Sword, he might have considered cultivating the Black Wind Blade Technique. But now, he had no intention of squandering his spiritual energy on a mere mid-grade Yellow Rank saber technique!

"I'll sell it to the Floating Cloud Martial School later," Luo Chen decided, stowing the manual away. He then mentally commanded the system, "System, proceed with the reward draw for the movement technique."

No sooner had he spoken than his surroundings blurred, and when he regained his senses, he found himself amidst a vast starry expanse, surrounded by numerous colorful orbs of light.

Having been through this scenario before, Luo Chen didn't hesitate. He reached out and seized the nearest orb.

As the orb shattered, the scene around him disintegrated, and he found himself back in the quiet room.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for acquiring the Upper-class Yellow Rank movement skill, Crane Shadow Fascination Tracing!" announced the system's prompt sound.

A flood of new information poured into Luo Chen's mind, detailing the Crane Shadow Fascination Tracing technique.

"Upper-class Yellow Rank isn't too shabby," Luo Chen chuckled softly after assimilating the information.

Movement techniques were always more elusive than ordinary martial skills, and the Crane Shadow Fascination Tracing he had just secured, while only Upper-class Yellow Rank, could rival the intricacy of some Low-Grade Profound Rank movement skills in its mystique.

Luo Chen closed his Stats Window and rose from his seat in the quiet room, making a beeline for the counter.

"Congratulations, Young Master Chen, on your impressive streak of five consecutive victories," Shopkeeper Xie greeted Luo Chen with a warm smile. "I take it you're here to sell the Black Wind Blade Technique manual?"

"Indeed," Luo Chen replied with a slight nod, placing the manual on the counter. "As you know, my cultivation lies in swordsmanship. The Black Wind Blade Technique, while formidable, isn't quite right for me."

"Just call me Xie, Young Master Chen," the shopkeeper interjected quickly. "However, I feel obliged to inform you beforehand that if you sell the Black Wind Blade Technique to our Floating Cloud Martial School, I can only offer you one thousand silver taels. You might fetch a higher price selling it at the Luo Family's market or on the black market. Are you certain you want to sell the technique to us?"

Shopkeeper Xie wouldn't have bothered with such advice for just anyone, but Luo Chen was no ordinary client; he was a valued low-level guest of the school. Plus, Xie was well aware of Luo Chen's achievement in cultivating a technique to the Oneness of Man and Nature Stage. It was only natural to try and curry favor with such a prodigy.

"Thank you for the heads-up," Luo Chen said with a smile, his tone casual. "While I might get a better price at my family's market or on the black market, I'm not inclined to spend time haggling over a few hundred more silver taels. Please, convert this manual into banknotes for me."

Having said his piece, Shopkeeper Xie knew better than to belabor the point. He'd given his warning, and any further insistence might annoy Luo Chen. Without further ado, he took the manual and retrieved a banknote for a thousand silver taels from the counter, handing it to Luo Chen.

"Much appreciated, Shopkeeper Xie," Luo Chen said, accepting the banknote and tucking it away. He then turned on his heel and left the Floating Cloud Martial School, heading back to the Luo Family estate.