zhè lǎo zhě de qì zhì pǒ wèi bù fán ， rán ér yī shēn líng lì bō dòng ， què ruò yǒu ruò wú ， ruò bù yòng xīn gǎn yìng ， jī hū tǐ huì bù chū lái 。
这老者的气质颇为不凡，然而一身灵力波动，却若有若无，若不用心感应，几乎体会不出来。
The elderly man's aura was quite extraordinary, yet his fluctuating spiritual energy seemed almost imperceptible. Without careful sensing, one would barely notice it.
yī kāi shǐ ， lín xuān hái yǐ wéi lǎo zhě liàn yǒu shén me tè shū de shàng céng gōng fǎ ， kě yòng shén shí zǐ xì yī sǎo ， duì fāng nǎ yǒu shén me shōu liǎn qì xī de jǔ dòng ， zhēn de jǐn jǐn zhǐ yǒu líng dòng qī dì yī céng de xiū wèi ér yǐ 。
一开始，林轩还以为老者练有什么特殊的上层功法，可用神识仔细一扫，对方哪有什么收敛气息的举动，真的仅仅只有灵动期第一层的修为而已。
At first, Lin Xuan thought the old man might be practicing some special upper-layer cultivation techniques. But after carefully scanning with his divine sense, he found no signs of deliberate concealment; the old man's actual cultivation level was merely at the First Layer of the Flexible Spirit Period.
zhè zhe shí ràng lín xuān jīng yà bù yǐ 。
这着实让林轩惊讶不已。
This left Lin Xuan quite surprised.
yǐ duì fāng de nián jì ， zěn me yě bù xiàng chū tà rù xiān dào de xīn shǒu ， gèng bié shuō dǐ xià huǒ jì duì tā yī liǎn gōng jìng de shén sè ， xiǎn rán cǐ lǎo jiù shì zhè “ bǎi cǎo táng ” de zhǎng guì le 。
以对方的年纪，怎么也不像初踏入仙道的新手，更别说底下伙计对他一脸恭敬的神色，显然此老就是这“百草堂”的掌柜了。
Given the old man's age, he didn't seem like a novice just starting on the path to immortality. The respectful demeanor of his subordinates further confirmed that this elderly man was indeed the owner of the "Hundred Herbs Hall."
kě zhè me dà yī jiān diàn pù ， zhǔ shì zhī rén de xiū wèi què rú cǐ zhī dī ， zhe shí ràng rén gǎn dào yǒu xiē bù kě sī yì 。
可这么大一间店铺，主事之人的修为却如此之低，着实让人感到有些不可思议。
However, such a large establishment with such a low cultivation level for its principal was truly unexpected.
suī rán cǐ lǎo de fǎ lì bù zhí yī tí ， dàn lín xuān de liǎn shàng què méi yǒu sī háo de qīng shì zhī yì ， duì fāng shēn shàng de qì shì ， yǔ zì jǐ céng jīng jiàn guò de níng dān qī gāo shǒu xiàng bǐ ， yě háo bù xùn sè 。
虽然此老的法力不值一提，但林轩的脸上却没有丝毫的轻视之意，对方身上的气势，与自己曾经见过的凝丹期高手相比，也毫不逊色。
Despite the old man's insignificant power, Lin Xuan showed no sign of contempt. His aura compared favorably to that of a Core Condensation expert he had once met.
duǎn duǎn de yī shùn jiān ， lín xuān nǎo zhōng jiù zhuǎn guò zhū bān niàn tou ， dàn liǎn shàng què sī háo yě bù lù shēng sè ， bào le bào quán ：“ lǎo zhě qǐng le 。”
短短的一瞬间，林轩脑中就转过诸般念头，但脸上却丝毫也不露声色，抱了抱拳：“老者请了。”
In just an instant, Lin Xuan’s mind raced through various thoughts, but his expression remained unchanged as he bowed and said, "Older gentleman."
jiàn lín xuān kuī jiàn zì jǐ de xiū wèi hòu ， yī rán shì yī fù chù biàn bù jīng de biǎo qíng ， lǎo rén de liǎn shàng ， shǎn guò yī sī zàn shǎng ， tóng yàng bào quán dào ：“ lǎo fū dào hào huáng hè sàn rén ， nǎi shì zhè jiā bǎi cǎo táng de zhǎng guì ， xiǎo yǒu ruò bù xián qì ， qǐng suí wǒ shàng èr lóu 。”
见林轩窥见自己的修为后，依然是一副处变不惊的表情，老人的脸上，闪过一丝赞赏，同样抱拳道：“老夫道号黄鹤散人，乃是这家百草堂的掌柜，小友若不嫌弃，请随我上二楼。”
Seeing the old man's calm demeanor even after discovering his cultivation level, the elderly man flashed a hint of approval. He returned the bow and said, "I am known as Yellow Crane Hermit, and I am the owner of this Hundred Herbs Hall. If you do not mind, please follow me to the second floor."
“ rú cǐ tāo rǎo le 。”
“如此叨扰了。”
"Thank you for your hospitality."
lín xuān méi yǒu tuī cí ， jǐn jǐn lüè yī chén yín jiù gēn zhe duì fāng xiàng lóu tī shàng zǒu qù 。
林轩没有推辞，仅仅略一沉吟就跟着对方向楼梯上走去。
Lin Xuan did not hesitate but followed the old man up the stairs.
dì èr céng de bù zhì pǒ wèi jīng yǎ ， sì zhōu de qiáng bì shàng guà mǎn le jīng měi de bì huà ， yào cái yào shǎo yī xiē ， dàn měi yī zhǒng ， dōu shì zhuāng zài pù zhe chóu duàn de jǐn hé lǐ 。 bù yòng kàn ， jiù zhī dào shí fēn zhēn xī 。
第二层的布置颇为精雅，四周的墙壁上挂满了精美的壁画，药材要少一些，但每一种，都是装在铺着绸缎的锦盒里。不用看，就知道十分珍稀。
The second floor was elegantly decorated with beautiful murals on the walls. While there were fewer medicinal herbs here, each one was stored in a silk-lined box, clearly indicating their rarity.
“ wǒ kàn dào yǒu zài xià miàn liú lián le hǎo jiǔ 。 běn lái zhè dì èr céng qīng yì shì bù dài rén shàng lái dì 。 dàn dào yǒu jì rán xīn chéng 。 nà lǎo fū yě jiù pò lì yī cì 。” huáng hè sàn rén mō le mō hú xū 。 wēi xiào zhe jiě shì 。
“我看道友在下面流连了好久。本来这第二层轻易是不带人上来地。但道友既然心诚。那老夫也就破例一次。”黄鹤散人摸了摸胡须。微笑着解释。
"I see that you have been lingering downstairs for quite some time. Normally, I would not bring people up here so easily. But since your intentions are sincere, I will make an exception this once," Yellow Crane Hermit stroked his beard and smiled as he explained.
“ duō xiè 。”
“多谢。”
"Thank you."
lín xuān bào le bào quán 。 rán hòu yě jiù háo bú kè qì dì fàng chū shén shí 。 zài wū zi lǐ sōu suǒ qǐ lái le 。 rán ér shí jǐ fēn zhōng guò qù yǐ hòu 。 tā dì liǎn shàng bù jǐn háo wú xǐ sè 。 méi tóu fǎn ér yuè jiā dì zhòu jǐn 。
林轩抱了抱拳。然后也就毫不客气地放出神识。在屋子里搜索起来了。然而十几分钟过去以后。他地脸上不仅毫无喜色。眉头反而越加地皱紧。
Lin Xuan bowed again and then released his divine sense to search the room. However, after a few minutes, his face showed no sign of satisfaction; instead, it grew more furrowed.
“ shù lǎo fū duō yán 。 dào yǒu jiū jìng xū yào shén me yào cái ？”
“恕老夫多言。道友究竟需要什么药材？”
"Allow me to ask—what specific herbs do you need?"
jiàn dào zhè yí mù 。 huáng hè sàn rén fǎn ér yǒu xiē chén bú zhù qì le 。 liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī yà rán ：“ nán dào dào yǒu xiǎng mǎi dì yào cái 。 bú shì gěi zì jǐ yòng 。 fǒu zé yǐ dào yǒu dì xiū wèi 。 zhè lǐ dì dōng xī yīng gāi zú gòu cái duì 。 jiù suàn shì liàn zhì zēng jìn fǎ lì dì zhù jī dān 。 zhè lǐ dì yuán liào yě bù quē shǎo 。”
见到这一幕。黄鹤散人反而有些沉不住气了。脸上流露出一丝讶然：“难道道友想买地药材。不是给自己用。否则以道友地修为。这里地东西应该足够才对。就算是炼制增进法力地筑基丹。这里地原料也不缺少。”
Seeing this scene, Yellow Crane Hermit began to lose his composure, showing a hint of surprise on his face: "Could it be that the herbs you wish to purchase are not for your own use? Otherwise, with your cultivation level, there should be enough here. Even the ingredients needed for base foundation pills are readily available."
“ sàn rén suǒ yán bù cuò 。 zhè lǐ dì líng cǎo què shí shí fēn fēng fù 。” lín xuān méi yǒu zhèng miàn huí dá 。 ér shì shùn zhe duì fāng dì yì si zàn měi le yī jù 。
“散人所言不错。这里地灵草确实十分丰富。”林轩没有正面回答。而是顺着对方地意思赞美了一句。
"Indeed, the spiritual grasses in this place are quite abundant," Lin Xuan did not directly answer but praised the old man's stock.
rán ér lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng háo wú xǐ sè ， fǎn ér yǒu xiē bù yú de kāi kǒu le ：“ kě xī què bù néng lìng dào yǒu mǎn yì ， kě fǒu gào sù bǐ rén nǐ xū yào shén me dōng xī ？”
然而老者的脸上毫无喜色，反而有些不愉的开口了：“可惜却不能令道友满意，可否告诉鄙人你需要什么东西？”
However, the old man’s face showed no joy; instead, he sounded displeased: "Unfortunately, it cannot meet your needs. Could you tell me what you require?"
xiǎn rán lǎo zhě duì zì jǐ zhè jiā diàn pù yào cái de qí quán pǒ wèi zì fù ， yù dào zhè zhǒng qíng xíng ， bù yóu de yǒu xiē shēng qì le 。
显然老者对自己这家店铺药材的齐全颇为自负，遇到这种情形，不由得有些生气了。
Clearly proud of his shop's extensive inventory, the old man was visibly upset by this situation.
“ ké 。” lín xuān qīng le qīng sǎng zi ， qì fēn yǐ jīng yùn niàng dé chà bu duō ， shì shí hòu ràng yú ér shàng gōu le 。
“咳。”林轩清了清嗓子，气氛已经酝酿得差不多，是时候让鱼儿上钩了。
"Ahem," Lin Xuan cleared his throat, sensing that the time had come to lure his prey.
“ bǎi cǎo táng dì dà míng zài xià yǐ qián yě céng tīng shuō ， zhè yī cì nǎi shì mù míng ér lái ， yuán běn yǐ wéi bú huì kōng shǒu ér guī 。 nǎ zhī dào ……” shuō dào zhè lǐ tàn le kǒu qì ， mǎn liǎn shī wàng de biǎo qíng 。
“百草堂地大名在下以前也曾听说，这一次乃是慕名而来，原本以为不会空手而归。哪知道……”说到这里叹了口气，满脸失望的表情。
"I have heard of the Hundred Herbs Hall before and came here out of admiration. I expected not to leave empty-handed. But..." he sighed, looking disappointed.
“ nǐ ……” huáng hè sàn rén bèi qì dé hū hū zhí chuǎn ， hǎo bàn tiān cái píng xī xià lái ， mǎn liǎn fèn nù de dèng le yī yǎn lín xuān ；“ dào yǒu xū yào shén me ， jǐn guǎn zhí yán ， bú shì lǎo fū kuā kǒu 。 zhǐ yào nǐ fù dé qǐ jià ， zhù jī qī xiū shì xū yào de shì wù ， běn diàn hái shì yīng yǒu jìn yǒu 。”
“你……”黄鹤散人被气得呼呼直喘，好半天才平息下来，满脸愤怒的瞪了一眼林轩；“道友需要什么，尽管直言，不是老夫夸口。只要你付得起价，筑基期修士需要的事物，本店还是应有尽有。”
"You..."
“ zài xià xiǎng liàn zhì yī lú zēng jìn fǎ lì de dān yào ， dàn bú shì zhù jī dān ， qí zhōng yī wèi yuán liào ， bù zhī dào guì diàn kě yǒu ？”
“在下想炼制一炉增进法力的丹药，但不是筑基丹，其中一位原料，不知道贵店可有？”
Yellow Crane Hermit was visibly agitated, taking a while to calm down. He glared at Lin Xuan angrily: "What do you need? Just say it. If you can afford the price, this shop has everything a base foundation cultivator might require."
“ bú shì zhù jī dān ？” huáng hè sàn rén fèn nù de biǎo qíng yī liǎn ， lù chū le yī sī níng zhòng zhī sè 。
“不是筑基丹？”黄鹤散人愤怒的表情一敛，露出了一丝凝重之色。
"I wish to refine a pill that increases cultivation power, but not a base foundation pill. Do you have one of the ingredients?"
“ nán dào dào yǒu jū rán shì xiǎng yào liàn zhì jǐ zhǒng shàng gǔ shí qī de dān yào ？” huáng hè sàn rén yǒu xiē jīng yà dì dào ， bì jìng zhè xiē gǔ xiū shì liú chuán xià lái de dān fāng ， suī rán xiào guǒ gèng hǎo 。 dàn měi yī zhǒng yuán liào dōu jí nán xún zhǎo 。 yǔ qí gàn zhè zhǒng shì bàn gōng bèi de shì ， hái bù rú lǎo lǎo shí shí de liàn zhì zhù jī dān huá suàn yī xiē 。
“难道道友居然是想要炼制几种上古时期的丹药？”黄鹤散人有些惊讶地道，毕竟这些古修士流传下来的丹方，虽然效果更好。但每一种原料都极难寻找。与其干这种事半功倍的事，还不如老老实实的炼制筑基丹划算一些。
"Not a base foundation pill?" Yellow Crane Hermit’s anger subsided as he showed a hint of seriousness.
lín xuān bù zhī kě fǒu 。 méi yǒu zhèng miàn huí dá lǎo zhě de huà ， ér shì lüè lüè chén yín le yī xià ：“ zài xià xū yào wàn xiàng cǎo ， bù zhī dào guì diàn kě yǒu chū shòu 。”
林轩不知可否。没有正面回答老者的话，而是略略沉吟了一下：“在下需要万象草，不知道贵店可有出售。”
"Could it be that you are trying to refine some ancient period pills?" The old man was surprised, for such ancient formulas were harder to find and more valuable than base foundation pills.
“ wàn xiàng cǎo ？”
“万象草？”
Without directly answering, Lin Xuan pondered briefly: "I need the Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass. Do you have any in stock?"
tīng dào zhè ge pǒ wéi shēng pì de míng zì ， lǎo zhě xiān shì yī dāi ， dàn dī tóu sī suǒ yī xià zhī hòu ， jiù liǎn sè dà biàn ：“ cǐ nǎi shàng gǔ líng cǎo ， zǎo yǐ jué jì yú shì jiān 。”“ hēng ， lǎo zhě bù shuō shì zhǐ yào zài xià chū dé qǐ jià ， suǒ xū de yào cái guì diàn jiù dōu ná dé chū lái ？” lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo ， liú lù chū yī sī jī fěng 。
听到这个颇为生僻的名字，老者先是一呆，但低头思索一下之后，就脸色大变：“此乃上古灵草，早已绝迹于世间。”“哼，老者不说是只要在下出得起价，所需的药材贵店就都拿得出来？”林轩的嘴角，流露出一丝讥讽。
"Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass?"
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
Hearing this obscure name, the old man was momentarily stunned but quickly changed his expression: "This is an ancient spiritual herb that has long been extinct."
huáng hè sàn rén de liǎn sè hū qīng hū bái ， dàn zì jǐ què shí kuā xià guò hǎi kǒu ， kě cǐ rén míng xiǎn shì gù yì zhǎo chá ， rú jīn shuí hái huì chī bǎo le chēng le dì qù liàn zhì shén me shàng gǔ shí qī de dān yào
黄鹤散人的脸色忽青忽白，但自己确实夸下过海口，可此人明显是故意找茬，如今谁还会吃饱了撑了地去炼制什么上古时期的丹药
"Hmm, if I can afford it, do you have all the herbs needed?" Lin Xuan’s lips curled in a sarcastic smile.
“ dào yǒu suǒ xū de yào cái běn diàn què shí méi yǒu ， nà shì yīn wèi shàng gǔ qí cǎo yì bān zhǐ yǒu níng dān qī de qián bèi cái yòng dé dào ， rú guǒ gé xià xiū wèi dào le huà ， zì rán kě yǐ cān jiā wǒ tiān mù pài gèng gāo céng cì de jiāo yì huì ， běn diàn gōng yìng de zhǐ shì zhù jī yǐ xià xiū shì xū yào dì wù pǐn 。”
“道友所需的药材本店确实没有，那是因为上古奇草一般只有凝丹期的前辈才用得到，如果阁下修为到了话，自然可以参加我天目派更高层次的交易会，本店供应的只是筑基以下修士需要地物品。”
"You..."
“ ó ， níng dān qī de xiū shì hái yǒu gèng gāo céng cì de jiāo yì huì 。” lín xuān shuāng méi yī tiāo ， yǒu xiē jīng xǐ de dào 。
“哦，凝丹期的修士还有更高层次的交易会。”林轩双眉一挑，有些惊喜的道。
Yellow Crane Hermit's face turned pale and then red. He had indeed boasted about having everything, but now who would be foolish enough to try refining ancient period pills?
“ nà shì dāng rán 。” huáng hè sàn rén de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī ào rán zhī sè ：“ fǒu zé nǐ yǐ wéi wǒ tiān mù pài shí nián yī cì de jiāo yì huì jiù zhè diǎn guī mó ， zhǐ bù guò gé xià xiū wèi bú dào bà le 。”
“那是当然。”黄鹤散人的脸上露出一丝傲然之色：“否则你以为我天目派十年一次的交易会就这点规模，只不过阁下修为不到罢了。”
"I cannot provide the Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass as it is only used by Core Condensation experts. If your cultivation level reaches that stage, you can participate in our higher-level trading sessions," Yellow Crane Hermit said with a hint of pride.
huò xǔ shì xīn zhōng duì lín xuān hái yǒu qì de yuán gù ， lǎo zhě yán cí xī lì ， yǔ zhōng dài cì 。
或许是心中对林轩还有气的缘故，老者言辞犀利，语中带刺。
"Ah, there are higher-level trading sessions for Core Condensation experts." Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows, showing some surprise.
lín xuān zì rán bú huì jiè yì ：“ nà yào zěn yàng cái néng cān jiā ， nán dào chú le níng dān qī gāo shǒu ， qí tā rén jiù zhēn de bù néng cān yù jiāo huàn ma ？”
林轩自然不会介意：“那要怎样才能参加，难道除了凝丹期高手，其他人就真的不能参与交换吗？”
"That is naturally the case," the old man’s face showed a sense of superiority: "Otherwise, do you think our trading session every ten years would be so small? It's just that your cultivation level is not high enough."
“ yuán zé shàng bù xíng ， dāng rán yě yǒu pò lì 。” lǎo zhě yī biān shuō ， yī biān cóng huái lǐ mō chū yī yàng dōng xī ， lín xuān dìng jīng yī kàn ， què shì yǐ tán mù suǒ zhì de yāo pái 。
“原则上不行，当然也有破例。”老者一边说，一边从怀里摸出一样东西，林轩定睛一看，却是以檀木所制的腰牌。
Perhaps still harboring some resentment towards Lin Xuan, the old man spoke sharply and sarcastically.
“ nǐ dài zhe cǐ wù qù shān gǔ dì jìn tóu ， zì rán yǒu rén huì jiē yīng nǐ dì ， hǎo le ， lǎo fū néng zuò dào de jiù shì zhè xiē ， suī rán méi yǒu wàn xiàng cǎo ， què yě xiàng nǐ tí gōng le cǐ yào cái dì xiāo xī ， zhì yú néng bù néng dé dào jiù kàn nǐ de zào huà yǔ běn shì 。” huáng hè sàn rén jiāng yāo pái rēng dào lín xuān de shǒu lǐ ， kàn lái cǐ rén duì bǎo cún dé de zhāo pái fēi cháng ài xī 。
“你带着此物去山谷地尽头，自然有人会接应你地，好了，老夫能做到的就是这些，虽然没有万象草，却也像你提供了此药材地消息，至于能不能得到就看你的造化与本事。”黄鹤散人将腰牌扔到林轩的手里，看来此人对保存得的招牌非常爱惜。
Lin Xuan was unfazed. "How can one join such sessions? Are only Core Condensation experts allowed to participate in exchanges?"
"Generally no, but there are exceptions," as he said this, the old man pulled out a token from his pocket—a jade-embroidered belt tag.
"Take this and go to the end of the valley; someone will meet you. That's all I can do. Although we don't have Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass, I've provided information about it. Whether or not you get what you need is up to your luck and abilities," Yellow Crane Hermit tossed the token to Lin Xuan, clearly valuing his shop’s reputation highly.
The elderly man's aura was quite extraordinary, yet his fluctuating spiritual energy seemed almost imperceptible. Without careful sensing, one would barely notice it.
At first, Lin Xuan thought the old man might be practicing some special upper-layer cultivation techniques. But after carefully scanning with his divine sense, he found no signs of deliberate concealment; the old man's actual cultivation level was merely at the First Layer of the Flexible Spirit Period.
This left Lin Xuan quite surprised.
Given the old man's age, he didn't seem like a novice just starting on the path to immortality. The respectful demeanor of his subordinates further confirmed that this elderly man was indeed the owner of the "Hundred Herbs Hall."
However, such a large establishment with such a low cultivation level for its principal was truly unexpected.
Despite the old man's insignificant power, Lin Xuan showed no sign of contempt. His aura compared favorably to that of a Core Condensation expert he had once met.
In just an instant, Lin Xuan’s mind raced through various thoughts, but his expression remained unchanged as he bowed and said, "Older gentleman."
Seeing the old man's calm demeanor even after discovering his cultivation level, the elderly man flashed a hint of approval. He returned the bow and said, "I am known as Yellow Crane Hermit, and I am the owner of this Hundred Herbs Hall. If you do not mind, please follow me to the second floor."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Lin Xuan did not hesitate but followed the old man up the stairs.
The second floor was elegantly decorated with beautiful murals on the walls. While there were fewer medicinal herbs here, each one was stored in a silk-lined box, clearly indicating their rarity.
"I see that you have been lingering downstairs for quite some time. Normally, I would not bring people up here so easily. But since your intentions are sincere, I will make an exception this once," Yellow Crane Hermit stroked his beard and smiled as he explained.
"Thank you."
Lin Xuan bowed again and then released his divine sense to search the room. However, after a few minutes, his face showed no sign of satisfaction; instead, it grew more furrowed.
"Allow me to ask—what specific herbs do you need?"
Seeing this scene, Yellow Crane Hermit began to lose his composure, showing a hint of surprise on his face: "Could it be that the herbs you wish to purchase are not for your own use? Otherwise, with your cultivation level, there should be enough here. Even the ingredients needed for base foundation pills are readily available."
"Indeed, the spiritual grasses in this place are quite abundant," Lin Xuan did not directly answer but praised the old man's stock.
However, the old man’s face showed no joy; instead, he sounded displeased: "Unfortunately, it cannot meet your needs. Could you tell me what you require?"
Clearly proud of his shop's extensive inventory, the old man was visibly upset by this situation.
"Ahem," Lin Xuan cleared his throat, sensing that the time had come to lure his prey.
"I have heard of the Hundred Herbs Hall before and came here out of admiration. I expected not to leave empty-handed. But..." he sighed, looking disappointed.
"You..."
Yellow Crane Hermit was visibly agitated, taking a while to calm down. He glared at Lin Xuan angrily: "What do you need? Just say it. If you can afford the price, this shop has everything a base foundation cultivator might require."
"I wish to refine a pill that increases cultivation power, but not a base foundation pill. Do you have one of the ingredients?"
"Not a base foundation pill?" Yellow Crane Hermit’s anger subsided as he showed a hint of seriousness.
"Could it be that you are trying to refine some ancient period pills?" The old man was surprised, for such ancient formulas were harder to find and more valuable than base foundation pills.
Without directly answering, Lin Xuan pondered briefly: "I need the Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass. Do you have any in stock?"
"Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass?"
Hearing this obscure name, the old man was momentarily stunned but quickly changed his expression: "This is an ancient spiritual herb that has long been extinct."
"Hmm, if I can afford it, do you have all the herbs needed?" Lin Xuan’s lips curled in a sarcastic smile.
"You..."
Yellow Crane Hermit's face turned pale and then red. He had indeed boasted about having everything, but now who would be foolish enough to try refining ancient period pills?
"I cannot provide the Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass as it is only used by Core Condensation experts. If your cultivation level reaches that stage, you can participate in our higher-level trading sessions," Yellow Crane Hermit said with a hint of pride.
"Ah, there are higher-level trading sessions for Core Condensation experts." Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows, showing some surprise.
"That is naturally the case," the old man’s face showed a sense of superiority: "Otherwise, do you think our trading session every ten years would be so small? It's just that your cultivation level is not high enough."
Perhaps still harboring some resentment towards Lin Xuan, the old man spoke sharply and sarcastically.
Lin Xuan was unfazed. "How can one join such sessions? Are only Core Condensation experts allowed to participate in exchanges?"
"Generally no, but there are exceptions," as he said this, the old man pulled out a token from his pocket—a jade-embroidered belt tag.
"Take this and go to the end of the valley; someone will meet you. That's all I can do. Although we don't have Ten Thousand Phenomena Grass, I've provided information about it. Whether or not you get what you need is up to your luck and abilities," Yellow Crane Hermit tossed the token to Lin Xuan, clearly valuing his shop’s reputation highly.