Chen Ping'an summoned the ghost entity who was a Sea Observation Tier cultivator when alive so that he could provide some knowledge and support for Ma Duyi and Zeng Ye, lest they make bad decisions on the street atop Descending Falcon Mountain.0

When they arrived on that street, Ma Duyi visited all of the shops regardless of their size, comparing the prices of the treasures between each shop. She sold some spirit tools and also purchased some treasures, and she had already decided how to divide the spoils with Zeng Ye a long time ago. In addition, she also helped to come up with plans for Zeng Ye, suggesting to him which treasures would be the best to buy. He shouldn't simply look for the treasures of the highest quality. 0

Even though Zeng Ye became bleary-eyed from looking at the various treasures, often feeling a strong urge to buy certain ones, he still listened to Ma Duyi's suggestions and followed her guidance. The human and the ghost had already become genuine friends.0

Chen Ping'an saw all of this, and he smiled happily in his mind.0

Because these were immortal stores, some mortal curios that had gathered dust for tens upon hundreds of years or were just newly purchased would often be thrown in as an extra gift for the transactions made with immortal coins. This was similar to how the shopkeeper in Ape Crying Street had given Chen Ping'an three items for free following his purchase of the painting and the Great Replica Qu Huang. 0

The old ghost entity was called on whenever Ma Duyi or Zeng Ye wanted to make a transaction. Even though many of these shops were opened by cultivators who had severed their relationship with the mortal world, it was not necessarily the case that they could accurately appraise the quality and value of mortal antiques and curios. As such, Chen Ping'an and his companions were able to snatch many bargains again.0

They left the street with a bountiful yield.0

They then left Descending Falcon Mountain.0

Chen Ping'an followed his planned path and continued along the border of the Stone Brush Nation, passing city after city and pass after pass. As he continued his journey, the ghosts and yin entities residing in his treasures were also able to complete the final wishes, whether big or small.0

Of course, Chen Ping'an paid close attention to the situation of Bamboo Scroll Lake the entire time. However, old government newspapers sold for low prices by shops opened by cultivators like...0