Chapter 179: After the revision - 178 Trading (Please Subscribe)

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Chapter 179: After the revision: Chapter 178 Trading (Please Subscribe) Besides this, Bai Ziyue hadn’t seen any of the others before, but he vaguely felt that some of them had substantial spiritual pressure, indicating their cultivation levels were above the Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement Stage. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Bai Ziyue entered with a calm expression alongside Xie Gucang. "Everyone, I’m not late, am I?" Xie Gucang smiled slightly and greeted everyone. "No, you’re not. Besides you, only Zhang Xianshi hasn’t arrived yet, and Elder Wu hasn’t arrived either. You’re not late." Someone immediately greeted back. "Elder Xie, we’re just waiting for you. Please, take your seat." An elder sitting at the head, smiling warmly, stood up and invited Xie Gucang cordially. Then he glanced curiously at Bai Ziyue behind Xie Gucang and joked, "Elder Xie, did you know that Old Zhou went out of his way to bring out the Golden Orange Spirit Leaf Tea, so you brought your apprentice here to freeload?" "Who doesn’t know Old Zhou’s stinginess? If he didn’t have a favor to ask, would he be this generous?" Xie Gucang snorted softly before saying, "This is a new acquaintance of mine, a fellow Daoist skilled in talisman crafting, also a loose cultivator." "I am Bai Ziyue; greetings to all Daoist seniors." Bai Ziyue cupped his hands and said courteously. "Talisman crafting? Old Xu, it seems you’ve met your match." A beautiful woman in a bright red robe, appearing to be in her thirties, chuckled lightly and looked at a lean middle-aged man nearby as she spoke. "Talisman crafting isn’t that remarkable. Even mortals can craft talismans if they learn the method. What’s crucial for us is that the talismans must be effective and powerful. This field, though easy to enter, has its true threshold deep within." The lean middle-aged man shook his head dismissively as he spoke. Bai Ziyue remained silent, quietly observing everyone in the hall and matching them to the descriptions given by Xie Gucang. The one at the head should be Zhou Licheng, the owner of Golden Elegance Pavilion. The one conversing with Xie Gucang is likely Zhao Wugen, nicknamed Five Elders Root. The beautiful woman, if he guessed correctly, is Ji Fengniang, the Pavilion Master of Celestial Fragrance Pavilion. Just as he thought, the backer behind Celestial Fragrance Pavilion is indeed related to immortal cultivators. However, he wondered about the other two establishments that are on par with Celestial Fragrance Pavilion. As for Old Xu, named Xu Pengxing, like himself, he is proficient in talisman crafting. During the Immortal Technique Gathering, most of the talismans used by others were provided by him. Then there are a few others: Li Xun, the Chief Clerk, is well-known without needing further introduction. Another is a middle-aged woman called Lady Blood; her gaze alone sends a chill down the spine, and according to Xie Gucang, she’s very difficult to deal with. The remaining one, Bai Ziyue assumed, must be Pei Yuanwu, who, like Li Xun, works for the government but is stationed at Immortal Ascension Pavilion. Lastly, there are the two mentioned by Five Elders Root: Zhang Xianshi and the independent cultivator elder, Elder Wu. Zhang Xianshi is reportedly an alchemist with profound knowledge in the Alchemy Dao, especially skilled in crafting the Hualing Pill, which is highly beneficial for those in the Qi Refinement Stage, making him very popular. Elder Wu, nicknamed the independent cultivator elder, is said to be over 130 years old. He organizes the entire Immortal Technique Gathering and is the strongest among them all, at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement Stage, seeking a breakthrough opportunity... Soon, a maidservant brought up the Spirit Tea. Bai Ziyue thanked her and listened to the small talk around him, unable to resist opening his teacup and taking a sip. He was very curious about this so-called Golden Orange Spirit Leaf Tea. "Good tea!" Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but exclaim. He had tasted top-quality teas in his previous life, and even the ones reputed to cost ten thousand silvers per ounce weren’t beyond his experience. Yet, this Golden Orange Spirit Leaf Tea, not only did it not pale in comparison with those top-tier teas in terms of natural flavor, but it also contained a trace of Spiritual Qi. As the tea entered his body, it constantly flushed through him, making his entire being tremble with delight, followed by a cool and comfortable sensation. It was truly worthy of being called Spirit Tea, with its unique properties. "This Golden Orange Spirit Leaf Tea is indeed a great tea. It matures only once every three years, and each batch is no more than eight ounces. Normally, I can’t bear to drink even a single sip, but today I’ve brewed two ounces at once. It’s making my heart ache, losing so much tea is more painful than losing ten thousand silvers." Zhou Licheng responded and couldn’t help but join in the conversation. "Old Zhou, with such generosity and hosting this gathering at your Golden Elegance Pavilion, I can guess you have a favor to ask." Xie Gucang couldn’t help but take another sip of Spirit Tea before jokingly inquiring. "You truly understand me, Elder Xie. But as for the specifics, let’s wait for Elder Wu to arrive, and we can discuss it all together." Zhou Licheng didn’t feel embarrassed, laughed lightly, and responded. Seeing this, the others didn’t press further. Bai Ziyue looked towards Li Xun, intending to speak when a series of slightly enthusiastic voices rang out one after another. "Elder Wu!" "Elder Wu is here, and Zhang Xianshi too. How come you both arrived together?" "Elder Wu, long time no see." ... Even Li Xun spoke with considerable respect, greeting, Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but shift his gaze. The white hair, meticulously tied up with a Daoist hairpin, the long beard almost covering the neck, yet the complexion appeared fair and ruddy, his eyes dark and spirited, looking nothing like an elder over 130 years old, but rather more like a man in his fifties or sixties. "Elder Wu, Alchemist Zhou." Bai Ziyue also stood up and greeted. "Elder Wu and I happened to meet at the door." Zhang Xianshi first responded, then looked at Bai Ziyue and said, "A newcomer?" "Yes, I am Bai Ziyue, introduced by Elder Xie Gucang." Bai Ziyue replied. "Hmm, Elder Xie mentioned it to me." Elder Wu also spoke up from the side. Nodding, Zhang Xianshi no longer spoke further and greeted the others. After some brief exchanges of pleasantries, Elder Wu took a sip of Spirit Tea and said, "Originally, I did not intend to gather everyone so quickly this time. However, Old Zhou approached me a few days ago, saying he had an urgent matter and wanted to gather everyone for help. I thought it might as well summon everyone sooner for this Immortal Technique Gathering." Old Zhou’s matter can be deferred. The old rule, we will trade first." Everyone nodded in agreement. Immortal Technique Gathering, trading comes first. As for other matters, they can be discussed after trading is done. "I’ll start first, you all know that I am already over 130 years old. Aware that my end is near, but having pursued Immortal Techniques for a century, naturally, I have a sincere heart seeking the Dao. So, once again, I need an Enlightenment Pill or, failing that, a Barrier-Breaking Pill will do, even just providing information, I am willing to exchange this Health Jade that extends longevity. The Longevity Technique recorded in the Health Jade comes along with it." With this, I, Elder Wu, can maintain combat power at my age of over 130 and dare to challenge higher levels." Saying this, Elder Wu looked at everyone with anticipation. "Elder Wu, you also know, this Wujiang County is quite small. Whether it’s an Enlightenment Pill or a Barrier-Breaking Pill, they are not ordinary Spirit Pills, unless bestowed by the Court, they won’t appear in such a small place." Pei Yuanwu sighed and said. "Ah, it’s hard being an independent cultivator." Elder Wu sighed and continued, "I am just asking out of routine. This copper mirror, I acquired during a recent trip. It has the effect of calming one’s heart spirit, despite being a 27 Forbidden Dharma Artifact, it has some unique uses. Who wants it? Offer your price." Soon, Ji Fengniang from Celestial Fragrance Pavilion and Zhou Licheng spoke up with their offers. Finally, Zhou Licheng exchanged the copper mirror artifact with thirty various-sized low-grade Spirit Stones and a box of centenarian ginseng. Zhang Xianshi then stepped forward and said, "Recently, I am planning to refine a batch of Lotus Heart Pills. Most materials are ready, but I still lack one spiritual material called Bitter Heart Grass for the Lotus Heart Pill. I can exchange with three Hualing Pills. Or if you trust my alchemy skills, once the pills are formed, I can offer a Lotus Heart Pill. By the way, this Lotus Heart Pill has the wonderful effect of enhancing mental Divine Sense, and for those with weak Spiritual Power, it has a very beneficial supplement effect." "Coincidentally, during my recent trip, I encountered a Bitter Heart Grass and couldn’t deal with it properly. Let’s exchange with Alchemist Zhang." Wulaogen quickly stood up, took out a box of spiritual materials from his collection, handed it over, and said, "Since Alchemist Zhang is willing to exchange three Hualing Pills for the Lotus Heart Pill, it must be extraordinarily precious. I choose to wait and receive the Lotus Heart Pill." "Good!" Zhang Xianshi rejoiced and agreed. Soon, others also stepped forward one after another, presenting items they wanted to exchange or needed, quoting prices. Whoever has what is needed and the price is right can naturally exchange. Of course, like Elder Wu, some items needed may be too precious or too rare, and no one has them. Thus, those proposing exchanges could only be greatly disappointed. Among them, Lady Blood presented an Immortal Cultivation Method called Three-Colored Pure Essence Technique for exchange, which stirred Bai Ziyue’s interest, as it could be directly cultivated to the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation. If this attempt to get the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique failed, it would be a good alternative. Unfortunately, the other party wanted to exchange for a Water Attribute Spiritual Object, Primordial Heavy Water, and wouldn’t accept anything else, thus leaving him helpless. Finally, when someone asked for something but couldn’t meet the demand and sat down disappointed, Bai Ziyue couldn’t hold back, stood up, cupped his hands to everyone, and said, "Respected elders, I was fortunate enough to obtain an Immortal Cultivation Method a few years ago, which led me on the path of Immortal Cultivation. However, the Immortal Cultivation Method I acquired was incomplete, with only its upper volume intact, but no lower volume. Therefore, I want to take advantage of this opportunity to see if I can obtain the lower volume of that Immortal Cultivation Method, so I won’t be stuck without a method to cultivate and remain stagnant."

Chapter 179: After the revision - 178 Trading (Please Subscribe)

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