“ wǔ bǎi wàn jīng shí ， dāng rán ， shì xià pǐn de 。** bǐ qù gé gēng xīn zuì kuài **”
“五百万晶石，当然，是下品的。**笔趣阁更新最快**”
"Five million crystal stones, of course, they are lower-grade ones." **Fastest updates at Peninterest gallery**
“ zhè me guì ？” lǎo zhě hái shì méi tou yí zhòu ：“ zhè dōng xī ， kě shì yǒu jù dú ， ér qiě hái zhǐ yǒu yī kē 。”
“这么贵？”老者还是眉头一皱：“这东西，可是有剧毒，而且还只有一颗。”
"Such a high price?" The elder frowned. "This item is highly toxic and there's only one."
nián měi fù liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī bù yù zhī sè：“ qiè shēn kāi chū de jià gé yǐ jīng hěn gōng dào le ， bù guǎn rú hé ， zhè dōu shì yǒu kě néng tū pò píng jǐng de shèng yào， qián bèi yǐ wéi shì jiē biān de dà bái cài me ， nǐ ruò xián guì le ， bù mǎi méi yǒu guān xì ， qiè shēn jué bú huì qiǎng qiú 。”
年美fù脸上闪过一丝不豫之sè：“妾身开出的价格已经很公道了，不管如何，这都是有可能突破瓶颈的圣yào，前辈以为是街边的大白菜么，你若嫌贵了，不买没有关系，妾身绝不会强求。”
Fumu Nami's face showed a hint of displeasure. "My lady has offered a fair price. Regardless, this could potentially help break through your bottleneck. Do you think it’s just like common vegetables on the street? If you find it too expensive, you don't have to buy it; I won't force you."
“ lǎo fū shén me shí hòu shuō bú yào ， nǐ shǔ shù 。”
“老夫什么时候说不要，你数数。”
"Old man, when did I say no? Count them."
bèi duì fāng zhè me shuō ， lǎo zhě de liǎn yǒu diǎn guà bú zhù ， qí shí zhè ge jià gé ， què rán bù guì ， zhǐ shì měi gè rén yǒu měi gè rén de xìng gé ， tā yí xiàng lìn sè guàn le ， méi xiǎng dào duì fāng yì diǎn qíng miàn yě bù liú ， zhōng nián měi fù de xiū wèi suī rán bǐ tā dī ， dàn xiǎng xiǎng zhè jiā diàn pù de hòu tái ， tā yě shì jué bù gǎn zào cì de 。
被对方这么说，老者的脸有点挂不住，其实这个价格，确然不贵，只是每个人有每个人的xìng格，他一向吝啬惯了，没想到对方一点情面也不留，中年美fù的修为虽然比他低，但想想这家店铺的后台，他也是绝不敢造次的。
The elder's face was a bit embarrassed. While this price wasn’t exorbitant, everyone had their own nature and he was used to being frugal. He didn’t expect the other party to leave him with no room for negotiation. Although Fumu Nami’s cultivation level was lower than his, considering the background of this shop, he wouldn't dare be too rash.
zhè jiù jiào zì qǔ qí rǔ ， zhōng nián měi fù jiāng chǔ wù dài jiē guò ， shén shí yī sǎo ：“ duō xiè qián bèi le ， shù mù méi yǒu cuò ， jǐ wèi dào yǒu hái mǎi bù mǎi diǎn bié de dōng xī ne ？”
这就叫自取其辱，中年美fù将储物袋接过，神识一扫：“多谢前辈了，数目没有错，几位道友还买不买点别的东西呢？”
This was self-inflicted humiliation. Fumu Nami took over her storage bag and scanned it mentally. "Thank you, sir. The amount is correct. Do your fellow daoists want to buy anything else?"
yuán běn tā yě jiù shì zhè me yī shuō ， rán ér lín xuān què chū rén yì liào de kāi kǒu le ：“ mó luó dān jiù zhǐ yǒu zhè me yī kē ？”
原本她也就是这么一说，然而林轩却出人意料的开口了：“摩罗丹就只有这么一颗？”
She had said this just as a formality, but Lin Xuan unexpectedly spoke up. "Is the Molarus Pill only one?"
“ bù cuò ， zhǐ yǒu yī kē 。” měi fù kěn dìng de kāi kǒu ， xīn zhōng què lüè gǎn chà yì ， duì fāng yě jiù yuán yīng qī ， wèn zhè dān yào yǒu hé yì yì 。
“不错，只有一颗。”美fù肯定的开口，心中却略感诧异，对方也就元婴期，问这丹yào有何意义。
"Indeed, there's only one," Fumu Nami confirmed, slightly surprised. After all, the other party was only at the Core Formation stage; what did he care about such a medicinal pill?
lín xuān zì rán bú huì jiě shì ， ér shì zì gù zì de kāi kǒu ：“ dān fāng yǒu méi yǒu ， zài xià yuàn chū gāo jià shōu gòu 。## bǐ qù gé kàn xiǎo shuō bì qù ##”
林轩自然不会解释，而是自顾自的开口：“丹方有没有，在下愿出高价收购。##笔趣阁看xiǎo说必去##”
Lin Xuan didn't explain but continued, "If you have the recipe for this pill, I am willing to offer a high price to acquire it." ##Fastest updates on Peninterest gallery##
“ dān fāng ， zhè ge bù hǎo yì sī ， běn diàn suī rán yǒu ， dàn què shì bù mài de ， duō shǎo jīng shí dōu méi yǒu yòng chǔ 。” cǐ nv kěn dìng de shuō 。
“丹方，这个不好意思，本店虽然有，但却是不卖的，多少晶石都没有用处。”此nv肯定的说。
"Recipe? I'm sorry, we do have it, but it's not for sale. No amount of crystal stones would be useful," she said firmly.
“ shì me ？” lín xuān xiào le ：“ rú guǒ zài xià yǒu ， kě yǐ bāng zhù lí hé qī xiū shì tū pò píng jǐng de dān yào， dào yǒu yuàn yì jiāo huàn me ？”
“是么？”林轩笑了：“如果在下有，可以帮助离合期修士突破瓶颈的丹yào，道友愿意jiāo换么？”
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan smiled. "If I have such a pill, which can help Core Formation stage cultivators break through their bottleneck, are you willing to trade?"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
"What?!"
zhōng nián měi fù shàng wèi kāi kǒu ， nà dào zhuāng lǎo zhě jiù xiān jī dòng qǐ lái le ， mǎn liǎn tōng hóng de zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ dào yǒu ， nǐ shuō zhēn de ， kě yǐ bāng zhù lí hé qī xiū shì jiāng píng jǐng tū pò ？”
中年美fù尚未开口，那道装老者就先jī动起来了，满脸通红的转过头颅：“道友，你说真的，可以帮助离合期修士将瓶颈突破？”
Before the middle-aged Fumu could speak, the elderly man who had been acting as an old sage made a move, his face turning red. "Fellow daoist, is it true that this pill can help Core Formation stage cultivators break through their bottleneck?"
nà zhōng nián měi fù yě lù chū guān zhù de shén sè。
那中年美fù也lù出关注的神sè。
The middle-aged Fumu also showed interest.
lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yí gè yù hé yìng rù yǎn lián ， shì yī kē lóng yǎn dà xiǎo de dān wán ， qīng xiāng pū bí ， sàn fà zhe lìng rén hún shēn shū tài de xiāng qì 。
林轩伸出手来，在腰间一拍，一个yù盒映入眼帘，是一颗龙眼大xiǎo的丹丸，清香扑鼻，散发着令人浑身舒泰的香气。
Lin Xuan reached out and patted his waist; a jade box appeared in front of him. It was a pill the size of a lychee, emitting a refreshing aroma that made one feel at ease.
“ shàng qīng zhèng yuán dān 。”
“上清正元丹。”
"Upper Clear Root Nourishing Pill."
nà lǎo zhě jīng hū qǐ lái ， tā wèi le jiāng píng jǐng tū pò ， zhè jǐ bǎi nián lái chá guò le zī liào yě bù zhī dào yǒu duō shǎo le 。
那老者惊呼起来，他为了将瓶颈突破，这几百年来查过了资料也不知道有多少了。
The elder gasped. He had spent centuries researching methods to break through his bottleneck but had found nothing.
yǎn qián de dān yào， zhèng shì jiāng píng jǐng tū pò de shèng wù ， rán ér liàn zhì zhī fǎ zǎo jiù shī chuán le ， zěn me huì zài yī yuán yīng xiū shì de shǒu zhōng 。
眼前的丹yào，正是将瓶颈突破的圣物，然而炼制之法早就失传了，怎么会在一元婴修士的手中。
This medicinal pill was precisely what he needed to break through his bottleneck, yet the method for its creation had long been lost. How could it be in the hands of a Core Formation stage cultivator?
bù guò ， zhè méi yǒu guān xì ， tā de yǔ qì chōng mǎn le jīng xǐ ：“ dào yǒu ， kě bù kě yǐ jiāng zhè dān yào huàn gěi wǒ ， lǎo fū yuàn yì fù chū rèn hé dài jià 。## bǐ qù gé kàn xiǎo shuō bì qù ##”
不过，这没有关系，他的语气充满了惊喜：“道友，可不可以将这丹yào换给我，老夫愿意付出任何代价。##笔趣阁看xiǎo说必去##”
But that didn’t matter; his tone was filled with excitement. "Fellow daoist, can you trade this pill for me? I am willing to pay any price."
yě nán guài lǎo zhě jī dòng ， yǔ mó luó dān bù tóng ， yǎn qián de dān yào， bù jǐn méi dú ， ér qiě yǒu sān chéng de jī lǜ bāng zhù xiū shì tū pò 。
也难怪老者jī动，与摩罗丹不同，眼前的丹yào，不仅没毒，而且有三成的几率帮助修士突破。
It wasn't surprising why the elder made such an offer. Unlike Molarus Pill, this medicinal pill not only had no poison but also a 30% chance of helping cultivators break through their bottleneck.
qián cái nǎi shēn wài wù ， sǐ le kě jiù quán bù guī yú chén tǔ ， tā suī rán lìn sè ， dàn zhè jiǎn dān de dào lǐ hái shì dǒng de ， zhǐ yào dé dào cǐ wù ， zì jǐ jiù yǒu xī wàng zài jiāng shòu yuán zēng jiā shù qiān nián zhī duō ， nà fù chū shén me dài jià dōu zhí de 。
钱财乃身外物，死了可就全部归于尘土，他虽然吝啬，但这简单的道理还是懂的，只要得到此物，自己就有希望再将寿元增加数千年之多，那付出什么代价都值得。
Money was just material; once dead, it would return to dust. Though he was frugal, he understood that principle well enough. With this item, his lifespan could be extended by thousands of years, making any price worth paying.
rán ér lín xuān de huí dá què ràng tā diào rù le bīng kū ：“ bù hǎo yì sī ， zhè dōng xī ， lín mǒu zhǐ huàn mó luó dān de dān fāng yī yàng dōng xī 。”
然而林轩的回答却让他掉入了冰窟：“不好意思，这东西，林某只换摩罗丹的丹方一样东西。”
However, Lin Xuan's response plunged him into an icy pit: "I'm sorry, I will only trade the recipe for Molarus Pill."
lǎo zhě dà jí ， suí hòu yòu xiàng shì xiǎng qǐ le shén me ：“ duì le ， dào yǒu gāng cái bú shì yào líng qì ， lǎo fū zhè lǐ ， yǒu yī jiàn zhēn pǐn ， yīng gāi néng gòu mǎn zú nǐ de yāo qiú 。”
老者大急，随后又像是想起了什么：“对了，道友刚才不是要灵器，老夫这里，有一件珍品，应该能够满足你的要求。”
The elder was alarmed and then seemed to remember something. "Right, you wanted a spiritual artifact earlier. Here, this treasure should meet your requirements."
tā zì gù zì de shuō zhe ， yě bù děng lín xuān jiē kǒu ， jiù shēn shǒu yī fān ， jiāng nà líng qì qǔ le chū lái 。
他自顾自的说着，也不等林轩接口，就伸手一翻，将那灵器取了出来。
He continued speaking without waiting for Lin Xuan's response, reaching out and pulling out a set of flying swords.
shì yī tào fēi jiàn ， gòng jiǔ bǐng zhī duō ， hán qì shǎn shuò ， lín xuān yě kàn dé yǎn jīng yǒu diǎn fā liàng ， suī rán wú fǎ yǔ léi hè zhī yì xiāng bǐ ， dàn què shì jí pǐn líng qì zhōng de jí pǐn 。
是一套飞剑，共九柄之多，寒气闪烁，林轩也看得眼睛有点发亮，虽然无法与雷鹤之翼相比，但却是极品灵器中的极品。
There were nine in total, shimmering with cold air. Lin Xuan’s eyes sparkled; though not as powerful as the Thunder Crane Wing, they were among the finest spiritual artifacts.
bù lùn fǎ bǎo hái shì líng qì ， yì bān lái shuō ， chéng tào de dōu yuǎn bǐ dān gè de zhēn guì xǔ duō ， gèng bú yào shuō ， zhè líng qì hái shì bīng shǔ xìng de ， gāng hǎo yǔ líng ér de líng gēn xiāng ěn hé 。
不论法宝还是灵器，一般来说，成套的都远比单个的珍贵许多，更不要说，这灵器还是冰属xìng的，刚好与翎儿的灵根相ěn合。
Whether it was a treasure or a spiritual artifact, sets were generally more valuable than individual pieces, especially since this was an ice-type spiritual artifact that matched Ling'er's spirit root perfectly.
“ dào yǒu jué de zhè tiān yīn hán bīng jiàn rú hé ， zhè kě shì yòng tiān shān xuě jīng liàn zhì ér chéng de ， yī mǔ jiàn ， bā zi jiàn ， wēi lì fēi fán 。”
“道友觉得这天yīn寒冰剑如何，这可是用天山雪晶炼制而成的，一母剑，八子剑，威力非凡。”
"How about these Heavenly Yin Cold Ice Swords? They are made from snow crystals of Mount Tianzhu. The main sword and eight sub-swords; their power is formidable."
“ hái bú cuò ， dàn dào yǒu jué de ， qū qū yī líng qì ， nán dào néng gòu yǔ zài xià shǒu zhōng de dān yào xiāng bǐ 。” lín xuān suī rán yǒu xiē xīn dòng ， rán ér yǐ tā de xìng gé ， yòu zěn me kě néng chī kuī ne ？
“还不错，但道友觉得，区区一灵器，难道能够与在下手中的丹yào相比。”林轩虽然有些心动，然而以他的xìng格，又怎么可能吃亏呢？
"Not bad, but do you think a mere spiritual artifact can compare to the pills in my possession," Lin Xuan said, though he was tempted. His nature wouldn't allow him to be at a disadvantage.
dào zhuāng lǎo zhě tīng le ， liǎn sèyīn chén dào jí chù ， suí hòu zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ fū rén ， nǐ kāi gè jià ba ， jiū jìng zěn yàng ， cái kěn jiāng nà mó luó dān de dān fāng huàn yǔ wǒ ？”
道装老者听了，脸sèyīn沉到极处，随后转过头颅：“夫人，你开个价吧，究竟怎样，才肯将那摩罗丹的丹方换与我？”
The elderly man's face darkened as he turned his head. "Lady, make an offer. What price will you accept for the Molarus Pill recipe?"
……xiǎo bàn gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lí kāi le zhè tiān yuán gé 。
……xiǎo半个时辰以后，林轩离开了这天元阁。
...Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left the Heavenly Dao Pavilion.
tā zhè cì kě shì mǎn zài ér guī ， bù jǐn dé dào le fēi xíng fǎ qì ， nà mó luó dān de dān fāng yě chuāi zài le huái lǐ 。
他这次可是满载而归，不仅得到了飞行法器，那摩罗丹的丹方也揣在了怀里。
This time, he returned with everything he needed. Not only did he get a flying magical weapon, but he also had the Molarus Pill recipe in his pocket.
mó luó dān nǎi shì jù dú ， bié de xiū shì yòng yú tū pò píng jǐng huò xǔ wēi xiǎn dào jí chù ， dàn duì zì jǐ què shì bù yí yàng de 。
摩罗丹乃是剧毒，别的修士用于突破瓶颈或许危险到极处，但对自己却是不一样的。
Molarus Pill was highly toxic; other cultivators might find it perilous to use for breaking through their bottleneck, but Lin Xuan’s situation was different.
huàn líng tiān huǒ shì yǐ bì huàn yōu huǒ zuò wéi jī chǔ ， běn shēn jiù hán yǒu qí dú ， ér qiě xiǎng yào zēng jiā lǐ miàn de dú sù ， jiù shì yào fú yòng jù dú de dān yào de 。
幻灵天火是以碧幻幽火作为基础，本身就含有奇毒，而且想要增加里面的毒素，就是要服用剧毒的丹yào的。
Phantasmal Heavenly Fire was based on the Green Illusion Obscuring Flame and already contained a strange poison. To increase its toxicity required consuming highly poisonous pills.
mó luó dān dú xìng zhī měng ， lí hé qī xiū shì fú le dōu shì jiǔ sǐ yì shēng ， dàn zhè dōng xī duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， jiǎn zhí shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú de bǎo wù ， gèng bú yào shuō ， dú xìng hái yǒu tū pò píng jǐng de xiào guǒ 。
摩罗丹毒xìng之猛，离合期修士服了都是九死一生，但这东西对自己来说，简直是可遇而不可求的宝物，更不要说，毒xìng还有突破瓶颈的效果。
Molarus Pill's toxicity was so intense that even Core Formation stage cultivators had only a 10% chance of survival after taking it. But for Lin Xuan, this was a rare treasure, especially since the poison itself could help break through his bottleneck.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān cái zhì zài bì děi ， ér chú le cǐ wù ， nà tiān yīn hán bīng jiàn lín xuān yě tóng yàng dé dào le ， dān fāng shì dào zhuāng lǎo zhě cóng guì fū rén shǒu lǐ huàn dé 。
所以林轩才志在必得，而除了此物，那天yīn寒冰剑林轩也同样得到了，丹方是道装老者从贵夫人手里换得。
That’s why he was determined to get it. Besides this item, Lin Xuan also obtained the Heavenly Yin Cold Ice Swords; the recipe came from the elderly man in exchange for the lady's favor.
wèi le cǐ wù ， lǎo zhě kě shì fù chū le jí wéi chén zhòng de dài jià ， jī běn shàng yě qīng jiā dàng chǎn le 。
为了此物，老者可是付出了极为沉重的代价，基本上也倾家dàng产了。
The old man had paid a heavy price for these treasures, nearly emptying his treasury.
bù guò zhè yǔ lín xuān méi yǒu guān xì ， tā huàn qǔ zhè liǎng jiàn bǎo wù zhǐ yòng le yī lì shàng qīng zhèng yuán dān ér yǐ ， zhè zhǒng dān yào， què shí zhēn guì yǐ jí ， bù guò chú diào zhè kē ， lín xuān shǒu lǐ dōu hái yǒu shí qī lì 。
不过这与林轩没有关系，他换取这两件宝物只用了一粒上清正元丹而已，这种丹yào，确实珍贵以极，不过除掉这颗，林轩手里都还有十七粒。
But that didn’t concern Lin Xuan; he only needed one Upper Clear Root Nourishing Pill to get both items. These pills were indeed extremely valuable, but with this one gone, he still had seventeen left in his possession.
cǐ xíng de mù dì yǐ jīng dá dào ， shèn zhì gèng hǎo ， bù guò lín xuān què bìng méi yǒu lì kè lí qù ， nán dé lái fāng shì ， ér qiě jiē xià lái ， yào zhǎng shí jiān gǎn lù ， kǒng pà yě méi yǒu shén me shí jiān bǔ chōng jǐ yǎng le ， jì rú cǐ ， yǎn qián de jī huì dāng rán bù kě yǐ fàng qì ， kàn kàn hái yǒu méi yǒu shén me xū yào gòu mǎi de dōng xī 。
此行的目的已经达到，甚至更好，不过林轩却并没有立刻离去，难得来坊市，而且接下来，要长时间赶路，恐怕也没有什么时间补充给养了，既如此，眼前的机会当然不可以放弃，看看还有没有什么需要购买的东西。
His goal was achieved, even exceeded, but Lin Xuan didn't leave immediately. It was rare for him to visit the market, and given that he would be traveling for a long time soon, there wouldn’t be much time to replenish supplies. Thus, this opportunity couldn’t be missed; he looked around to see if there were any other items worth purchasing.
lín xuān bù jí ， jiù suàn yào gǎn lù ， yě bù zài hū zhè yī shí ， tā mù guāng zài fù jìn sǎo guò ， suí hòu yòu xiàng lìng wài yī jiā diàn pù zǒu qù le 。
林轩不急，就算要赶路，也不在乎这一时，他目光在附近扫过，随后又像另外一家店铺走去了。
Lin Xuan wasn't in a hurry; even if he had to travel, it didn’t matter at the moment. He scanned his surroundings and then walked into another shop.
rán ér chū hū yù liào de ， lín xuān hái fā xiàn le zài tiān yuán gé jiàn guò de shū shēng yǔ dào zhuāng lǎo zhě ， nà liǎng gè jiā huo jū rán yě méi yǒu lì kè lí kāi de yì tú ， zhè kě yǒu xiē qí guài le ， àn lǐ shuō ， tā men shēn shàng de jīng shí yīng gāi suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， liú xià lái nán dào hái yǒu shén me bié de mù dì 。
然而出乎预料的，林轩还发现了在天元阁见过的书生与道装老者，那两个家伙居然也没有立刻离开的意图，这可有些奇怪了，按理说，他们身上的晶石应该所剩无几，留下来难道还有什么别的目的。
Unexpectedly, Lin Xuan also spotted the scholar and the elderly man from Heavenly Dao Pavilion. These two seemed reluctant to leave as well. This was strange; given their remaining crystal stones, they should have other purposes for staying.
bù guò jīng qí guī jīng qí ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu shēn jiū zhī yì ， suǒ shǒu }} jī kàn wèi gè rén zì sǎo mén qián xuě ， zhǐ yào yǔ zì jǐ méi yǒu guān xì ， tā cái lǎn de duō guǎn zhè xiē 。
不过惊奇归惊奇，林轩也没有深究之意，所手}}机看谓各人自扫mén前雪，只要与自己没有关系，他才懒得多管这些。
But he didn’t delve deeper; he only cared if it affected him personally.
cǐ shí tiān yǐ jīng àn le xià qù ， yè mù jiàng lín ， tiān shàng duō le bù shǎo xīng xīng ， bù guò duì fāng shì què sī háo yǐng xiǎng yě wú ， zhǐ shì bù shǎo diàn pù de wài biān ， jiā shàng le dēng lóng zhú huǒ 。
此时天已经暗了下去，夜幕降临，天上多了不少星星，不过对坊市却丝毫影响也无，只是不少店铺的外边，加上了灯笼烛火。
As night fell, stars appeared in the sky, but this had no impact on the market. Many shops added lanterns and candles outside.
tū rán ， yī zhèn guài yì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān lüè yǒu xiē yā yì de tái qǐ tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn zài nà jí yuǎn de shuǐ tiān jiāo jiē zhī chù ， wú shù guāng diǎn sà rán liàng qǐ le 。
突然，一阵怪异的声音传入耳朵，林轩略有些压抑的抬起头颅，只见在那极远的水天jiāo接之处，无数光点飒然亮起了。
Suddenly, an unusual sound reached his ears. Lin Xuan lifted his head slightly as countless light points flickered far away at the horizon where water met sky. Accompanying them was a rumbling noise that grew louder, sounding much more ominous than thunder.
yǔ zhī bàn suí de ， hái yǒu yī zhèn hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn yóu yuǎn jí jìn ， tīng shàng qù bǐ dǎ léi hái yào chén mèn dé duō 。
与之伴随的，还有一阵轰隆隆的声音由远及近，听上去比打雷还要沉闷得多。
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"Five million crystal stones, of course, they are lower-grade ones." **Fastest updates at Peninterest gallery**
"Such a high price?" The elder frowned. "This item is highly toxic and there's only one."
Fumu Nami's face showed a hint of displeasure. "My lady has offered a fair price. Regardless, this could potentially help break through your bottleneck. Do you think it’s just like common vegetables on the street? If you find it too expensive, you don't have to buy it; I won't force you."
"Old man, when did I say no? Count them."
The elder's face was a bit embarrassed. While this price wasn’t exorbitant, everyone had their own nature and he was used to being frugal. He didn’t expect the other party to leave him with no room for negotiation. Although Fumu Nami’s cultivation level was lower than his, considering the background of this shop, he wouldn't dare be too rash.
This was self-inflicted humiliation. Fumu Nami took over her storage bag and scanned it mentally. "Thank you, sir. The amount is correct. Do your fellow daoists want to buy anything else?"
She had said this just as a formality, but Lin Xuan unexpectedly spoke up. "Is the Molarus Pill only one?"
"Indeed, there's only one," Fumu Nami confirmed, slightly surprised. After all, the other party was only at the Core Formation stage; what did he care about such a medicinal pill?
Lin Xuan didn't explain but continued, "If you have the recipe for this pill, I am willing to offer a high price to acquire it." ##Fastest updates on Peninterest gallery##
"Recipe? I'm sorry, we do have it, but it's not for sale. No amount of crystal stones would be useful," she said firmly.
"Is that so?" Lin Xuan smiled. "If I have such a pill, which can help Core Formation stage cultivators break through their bottleneck, are you willing to trade?"
"What?!"
Before the middle-aged Fumu could speak, the elderly man who had been acting as an old sage made a move, his face turning red. "Fellow daoist, is it true that this pill can help Core Formation stage cultivators break through their bottleneck?"
The middle-aged Fumu also showed interest.
Lin Xuan reached out and patted his waist; a jade box appeared in front of him. It was a pill the size of a lychee, emitting a refreshing aroma that made one feel at ease.
"Upper Clear Root Nourishing Pill."
The elder gasped. He had spent centuries researching methods to break through his bottleneck but had found nothing.
This medicinal pill was precisely what he needed to break through his bottleneck, yet the method for its creation had long been lost. How could it be in the hands of a Core Formation stage cultivator?
But that didn’t matter; his tone was filled with excitement. "Fellow daoist, can you trade this pill for me? I am willing to pay any price."
It wasn't surprising why the elder made such an offer. Unlike Molarus Pill, this medicinal pill not only had no poison but also a 30% chance of helping cultivators break through their bottleneck.
Money was just material; once dead, it would return to dust. Though he was frugal, he understood that principle well enough. With this item, his lifespan could be extended by thousands of years, making any price worth paying.
However, Lin Xuan's response plunged him into an icy pit: "I'm sorry, I will only trade the recipe for Molarus Pill."
The elder was alarmed and then seemed to remember something. "Right, you wanted a spiritual artifact earlier. Here, this treasure should meet your requirements."
He continued speaking without waiting for Lin Xuan's response, reaching out and pulling out a set of flying swords.
There were nine in total, shimmering with cold air. Lin Xuan’s eyes sparkled; though not as powerful as the Thunder Crane Wing, they were among the finest spiritual artifacts.
Whether it was a treasure or a spiritual artifact, sets were generally more valuable than individual pieces, especially since this was an ice-type spiritual artifact that matched Ling'er's spirit root perfectly.
"How about these Heavenly Yin Cold Ice Swords? They are made from snow crystals of Mount Tianzhu. The main sword and eight sub-swords; their power is formidable."
"Not bad, but do you think a mere spiritual artifact can compare to the pills in my possession," Lin Xuan said, though he was tempted. His nature wouldn't allow him to be at a disadvantage.
The elderly man's face darkened as he turned his head. "Lady, make an offer. What price will you accept for the Molarus Pill recipe?"
...Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left the Heavenly Dao Pavilion.
This time, he returned with everything he needed. Not only did he get a flying magical weapon, but he also had the Molarus Pill recipe in his pocket.
Molarus Pill was highly toxic; other cultivators might find it perilous to use for breaking through their bottleneck, but Lin Xuan’s situation was different.
Phantasmal Heavenly Fire was based on the Green Illusion Obscuring Flame and already contained a strange poison. To increase its toxicity required consuming highly poisonous pills.
Molarus Pill's toxicity was so intense that even Core Formation stage cultivators had only a 10% chance of survival after taking it. But for Lin Xuan, this was a rare treasure, especially since the poison itself could help break through his bottleneck.
That’s why he was determined to get it. Besides this item, Lin Xuan also obtained the Heavenly Yin Cold Ice Swords; the recipe came from the elderly man in exchange for the lady's favor.
The old man had paid a heavy price for these treasures, nearly emptying his treasury.
But that didn’t concern Lin Xuan; he only needed one Upper Clear Root Nourishing Pill to get both items. These pills were indeed extremely valuable, but with this one gone, he still had seventeen left in his possession.
His goal was achieved, even exceeded, but Lin Xuan didn't leave immediately. It was rare for him to visit the market, and given that he would be traveling for a long time soon, there wouldn’t be much time to replenish supplies. Thus, this opportunity couldn’t be missed; he looked around to see if there were any other items worth purchasing.
Lin Xuan wasn't in a hurry; even if he had to travel, it didn’t matter at the moment. He scanned his surroundings and then walked into another shop.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xuan also spotted the scholar and the elderly man from Heavenly Dao Pavilion. These two seemed reluctant to leave as well. This was strange; given their remaining crystal stones, they should have other purposes for staying.
But he didn’t delve deeper; he only cared if it affected him personally.
As night fell, stars appeared in the sky, but this had no impact on the market. Many shops added lanterns and candles outside.
Suddenly, an unusual sound reached his ears. Lin Xuan lifted his head slightly as countless light points flickered far away at the horizon where water met sky. Accompanying them was a rumbling noise that grew louder, sounding much more ominous than thunder.
To be continued)