lín xuān xīn zhōng jīng yà ， liǎn shàng què bù dòng shēng sè ， tā gāng gāng jìn rù fāng shì ， jiù yǒu yí gè shào nián yíng le shàng lái ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de xíng le yī lǐ ：“ cān jiàn xiān shī ！”
林轩心中惊讶，脸上却不动声色，他刚刚进入坊市，就有一个少年迎了上来，恭恭敬敬的行了一礼：“参见仙师！”
Lin Xuan was surprised, but his face remained calm. As soon as he entered the market district, a young man approached him with respect: "Greeting Master Immortal!"
“ ń 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
“嗯。”林轩点了点头。
"Ah," Lin Xuan nodded.
“ qǐng wèn nín shì xiǎng mǎi cái liào ， hái shì dān yào ， fú ？”
“请问您是想买材料，还是丹药，符？”
"May I ask if you are looking for materials, pills, or talismans?"
lín xuān yí zhèng ：“ nǐ men zhè ér dōu yǒu ？”
林轩一怔：“你们这儿都有？”
Lin Xuan was taken aback: "Do you have all of these?"
“ dāng rán 。” shào nián diǎn le diǎn tóu ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī zì ào zhī sè ， bù guò yī rán hěn gōng jìng de dào ：“ wǒ men hǎi lóng mén de fāng shì ， shì fāng yuán qiān lǐ yǐ nèi zuì dà de ， zhù jī qī yǔ líng dòng qī xiān shī suǒ xū yào de dōng xī ， suī bù néng shuō yīng yǒu jìn yǒu ， dàn shí zhī ** dōu zhǎo de dào 。
“当然。”少年点了点头，脸上闪过一丝自傲之色，不过依然很恭敬的道：“我们海龙门的坊市，是方圆千里以内最大的，筑基期与灵动期仙师所需要的东西，虽不能说应有尽有，但十之**都找得到。
"Certainly," the youth nodded. A trace of pride flashed across his face, but he remained respectful as he said, "Our Sea Dragon Pavilion is the largest in a thousand miles around. Although we may not have everything that Foundation Establishment and Flexible Spirit period cultivators need, most can be found here."
hǎo dà de kǒu qì ， dàn lín xuān xīn zhōng fǎn ér shǎn guò yī sī huān xǐ ， zhè què shí shì yǎn zhōu suǒ méi yǒu bàn fǎ bǐ de ， tā chén yín le yī xià ：“ nǐ dài wǒ qù zhè ér zuì dà de mǎi liàn dān cái liào de pù zi kàn kàn 。”
好大的口气，但林轩心中反而闪过一丝欢喜，这确实是兖州所没有办法比的，他沉吟了一下：“你带我去这儿最大的买炼丹材料的铺子看看。”
Such a bold claim caught Lin Xuan's attention, but it also brought him some joy. This was indeed something Yanzhou could not match. He pondered for a moment: "Can you take me to the largest shop selling alchemical materials?"
“ hǎo de ， qǐng gēn wǒ lái 。”
“好的，请跟我来。”
"Of course," the youth led Lin Xuan through various pavilions and corridors until they arrived at an ornately decorated building.
shào nián lǐng zhe lín xuān ， chuān guò yī dòng dòng tíng tái lóu gé ， huí láng qū zhé ， zuì hòu lái dào le yī jīn bì huī huáng de jiàn zhù miàn qián 。
少年领着林轩，穿过一栋栋亭台楼阁，回廊曲折，最后来到了一金碧辉煌的建筑面前。
Technically, the entire market district was one large structure, but it was made up of countless buildings, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
suī rán yán gé shuō lái ， zhěng zuò fāng shì jiù shì yī jù dà de jiàn zhù ， dàn qí shí ， tā yòu shì yóu wú shù jiàn zhù duī qì ér chéng de ， qiǎo duó tiān gōng 。
虽然严格说来，整座坊市就是一巨大的建筑，但其实，它又是由无数建筑堆砌而成的，巧夺天工。
However, this particular pavilion stood out as the most grandiose among them, with a large sign hanging above: "Sea Dragon Pavilion."
bù guò yǎn qián de lóu gé ， què yòu shì suǒ yǒu gòu chéng fāng shì de jiàn zhù zhōng qì pài zuì dà de yī zuò ， guà zhe hǎo dà yī fù pái biǎn ， shàng shū ：“ hǎi lóng gé 。”
不过眼前的楼阁，却又是所有构成坊市的建筑中气派最大的一座，挂着好大一副牌匾，上书：“海龙阁。”
It was clear that this must be Sea Dragon Sect's own business.
bú yòng shuō ， kěn dìng shì hǎi lóng mén zì jǐ de shēng yì le 。
不用说，肯定是海龙门自己的生意了。
"Master Immortal, please!"
“ xiān shī ， qǐng ！”
“仙师，请！”
Upon entering, Lin Xuan was startled by the array of talismans and spiritual artifacts displayed behind the counter. He estimated there were over ten pieces of spiritual artifacts on display, though most were lower-grade. Their casual placement still amazed him.
lín xuān yī jìn rù lǐ miàn ， jiù bèi xià le yī tiào ， zhǐ jiàn guì tái hòu miàn ， lín láng mǎn mù dì guà zhe gè zhǒng fú 、 líng qì ， yǐ jí xiū zhēn cái liào 。
林轩一进入里面，就被吓了一跳，只见柜台后面，琳琅满目的挂着各种符、灵器，以及修真材料。
A fat man who looked like a shopkeeper approached with a bow: "Friend Daoist, are you an outsider cultivator just arrived from Yanzhou?"
chū lüè gū suàn le yī xià ， guāng shì líng qì 。 jiù yǒu shí jǐ jiàn zhī duō ， suī rán dà bù fèn dōu shì xià pǐn ， dàn jiù zhè me suí yì bǎi zài wài miàn ， yě zhe shí lìng rén chī jīng 。
初略估算了一下，光是灵器。就有十几件之多，虽然大部分都是下品，但就这么随意摆在外面，也着实令人吃惊。
Lin Xuan felt wary upon hearing this. How did the other party know his background? Although he knew that Fire Spirit Sect's influence could not reach here, he discreetly gathered his spiritual energy.
yí gè zhǎng guì mú yàng de pàng zi zǒu le guò lái 。 gǒng le gǒng shǒu ：“ dào yǒu shì wài lái de xiū shì ba ， gāng cóng yǎn zhōu guò lái ？”
一个掌柜模样的胖子走了过来。拱了拱手：“道友是外来的修士吧，刚从兖州过来？”
"Haha, there's no need to be nervous," the man said. "Only cultivators arriving from Yanzhou would find this surprising."
lín xuān yī tīng 。 dùn shí dà gǎn jiè jù ， duì fāng zěn me zhī dào zì jǐ dì lái lì ， suī rán zhī dào huǒ líng mén de shì lì bù kě néng yán shēn dào zhè lǐ ， dàn tā hái shì qiāo qiāo de jù jí qǐ le líng lì 。
林轩一听。顿时大感戒惧，对方怎么知道自己地来历，虽然知道火灵门的势力不可能延伸到这里，但他还是悄悄的聚集起了灵力。
The fat man still wore a friendly expression. Lin Xuan remained calm and replied: "I am willing to hear more."
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu bù yòng huāng zhāng ， yīn wèi zhǐ yǒu cóng yǎn zhōu guò lái de xiū xiān zhě ， cái huì duì zhè ér dì qíng xíng gǎn dào chī jīng 。”
“呵呵，道友不用慌张，因为只有从兖州过来的修仙者，才会对这儿地情形感到吃惊。”
"Of course, I will tell you everything."
nà pàng zi yī rán shì mǎn liǎn hé qì de biǎo qíng ， lín xuān bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn dàn dì dào ：“ yuàn wén qí xiáng 。”
那胖子依然是满脸和气的表情，林轩不动声色，淡淡地道：“愿闻其详。”
After about an incense stick's time, Lin Xuan relaxed his guard. The reason the other party could deduce his background was simply because of his initial expression upon entering.
“ dào yǒu yuàn tīng 。 bǐ rén zì rán huì jiǎng 。”
“道友愿听。鄙人自然会讲。”
Listening to the fat man, Lin Xuan realized that Yanzhou's cultivation level was even more backward than he had imagined. This lag wasn't just due to lower overall cultivation levels but also a lack of various cultivation materials.
yī zhù xiāng hòu ， lín xuān fàng xià le jǐng tì zhī xīn ， yuán lái duì fāng zhī suǒ yǐ kàn chū zì jǐ de lái lì ， shì yīn wèi zì jǐ gāng jìn mén shí de biǎo qíng 。
一炷香后，林轩放下了警惕之心，原来对方之所以看出自己的来历，是因为自己刚进门时的表情。
For instance, in Yanzhou, only elite disciples and Foundation Establishment period cultivators generally possessed spiritual artifacts. However, in Youzhou, many Fourth Stage Flexible Spirit cultivators owned at least one, even if it was low-grade. This difference highlighted the disparity between their cultivation levels.
tīng le pàng zi de huà ， lín xuān cái zhī dào yǎn zhōu xiū zhēn jiè de shuǐ píng ， bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào luò hòu ， zhè zhǒng luò hòu bù jǐn jǐn shì xiū shì de zhěng tǐ jìng jiè bǐ jiào dī 。 hái zài yú gè zhǒng xiū zhēn cái liào de quē fá 。
听了胖子的话，林轩才知道兖州修真界的水平，比想象的还要落后，这种落后不仅仅是修士的整体境界比较低。还在于各种修真材料的缺乏。
Thus, local Youzhou cultivators wouldn't be surprised to see so many spiritual artifacts on display for business, while Yanzhou cultivators would look astonished.
jiù ná líng qì lái shuō ， zài yǎn zhōu ， yì bān lái shuō ， zhǐ yǒu gè pài de jīng yīng dì zǐ hé zhù jī qī yǐ shàng dì xiū shì cái yǒu 。
就拿灵器来说，在兖州，一般来说，只有各派的精英弟子和筑基期以上地修士才有。
Lin Xuan nodded in understanding: "That makes sense."
kě zài yōu zhōu 。 líng dòng qī dì sì gōng fǎ de xiū shì ， dà duō jiù néng yōng yǒu yī jiàn líng qì ， suī rán shì xià pǐn de ， dàn yě kě yǐ kàn chū liǎng dì xiū zhēn shuǐ píng de chā jù 。
可在幽州。灵动期第四功法的修士，大多就能拥有一件灵器，虽然是下品的，但也可以看出两地修真水平的差距。
It seems the information collected from Elder and his senior was incomplete. He must quickly learn about Youzhou to integrate into this cultivation world.
suǒ yǐ ， rú guǒ shì yōu zhōu běn dì de xiū shì ， kàn jiàn guì tái hòu miàn bǎi shàng zhè me duō líng qì zhāo lǎn shēng yì ， gēn běn jiù bú huì chī jīng 。 zhǐ yǒu yǎn zhōu de xiū xiān zhě 。 cái huì lù chū yī fù bèi zhèn hàn le de biǎo qíng 。
所以，如果是幽州本地的修士，看见柜台后面摆上这么多灵器招揽生意，根本就不会吃惊。只有兖州的修仙者。才会露出一副被震撼了的表情。
"By the way, what do you need here?" The shopkeeper was competent; he didn't treat Lin Xuan with disdain because of his origins in a remote area.
lín xuān tīng le ， diǎn le diǎn tóu 。 yuán lái rú cǐ 。
林轩听了，点了点头。原来如此。
"Do you have any books on alchemy?"
kàn lái cóng piāo yún gǔ zhǎng lǎo yǔ shī xiōng nà lǐ shōu jí lái dì qíng bào bìng bù wán zhěng a ， yí dìng yào jǐn kuài liǎo jiě yōu zhōu de qíng xíng ， yǐ biàn róng rù zhè lǐ de xiū zhēn jiè 。
看来从飘云谷长老与师兄那里收集来地情报并不完整啊，一定要尽快了解幽州的情形，以便融入这里的修真界。
"Talismans and pills," the fat man pondered. "Yes, there are some basic ones, but more advanced ones..."
“ duì le ， dào yǒu lái zhè lǐ ， xū yào xiē shén me ？” zhè wèi zhǎng guì dào yě hěn chèn zhí ， bìng méi yǒu yīn wèi lín xuān lái zì mán huāng zhī dì jiù yǒu suǒ qīng shì 。
“对了，道友来这里，需要些什么？”这位掌柜倒也很称职，并没有因为林轩来自蛮荒之地就有所轻视。
"Basic ones will suffice."
“ bù zhī dào guì diàn lǐ yǒu méi yǒu guān yú liàn dān de shū jí ？”
“不知道贵店里有没有关于炼丹的书籍？”
Although it was for top-grade pills, Essence Cleansing Pills were merely low-level cultivation materials in the cultivation world. Moreover, secondary refinement was simpler than regular pill-making, so basic methods would be enough.
“ dān shū a 。” pàng zi chén yín le yī xià ：“ yǒu ， bù guò dōu shì rù mén dì ， gāo shēn de jiù ……”
“丹书啊。”胖子沉吟了一下：“有，不过都是入门地，高深的就……”
"Please wait a moment," the shopkeeper called a young boy and instructed him. The boy promptly left with a respectful expression.
“ rù mén de jiù gòu le 。”
“入门的就够了。”
"He will fetch the alchemy method you need. Do you have anything else in mind?"
suī rán shì liàn zhì jí pǐn ， bù guò xǐ suǐ dān běn shēn zhǐ shì xiū xiān jiè zuì dī jiē de dān yào ， ér qiě èr cì cuì liàn bǐ pǔ tōng de liàn dān gèng jiā jiǎn dān ， suǒ yǐ rù mén de dān yào liàn zhì fāng fǎ jiù gòu le 。
虽然是炼制极品，不过洗髓丹本身只是修仙界最低阶的丹药，而且二次淬炼比普通的炼丹更加简单，所以入门的丹药炼制方法就够了。
"Do you have any Fire Talismans?"
“ qǐng shāo děng 。” zhǎng guì jiào guò páng biān de yī xiǎo tóng ， fēn fù le jǐ jù ， nà tóng zi lì kè shén sè gōng jìng dì tuì le xià qù 。
“请稍等。”掌柜叫过旁边的一小童，吩咐了几句，那童子立刻神色恭敬地退了下去。
The shopkeeper didn't seem surprised by Lin Xuan's request, instead showing understanding: "It appears you wish to refine pills. Our Fire Talisman is made by Foundation Establishment period experts of Sea Dragon Sect; it's both high-quality and affordable."
“ tā qù qǔ dào yǒu xū yào dì gōng fǎ le ， bù zhī dào hái xiǎng mǎi shén me ？”
“他去取道友需要地功法了，不知道还想买什么？”
After viewing the samples, Lin Xuan felt delighted. The process was simpler than expected, thanks to Youzhou's higher cultivation level. The market district gathered various materials, allowing cultivators to exchange resources. In Yanzhou, finding such items would require much effort.
“ yǒu méi yǒu dì huǒ zhī fú ？”
“有没有地火之符？”
However, his joy didn't last long because Fire Talismans were extremely expensive, and the cost of refining pills was high. Fortunately, he had obtained many middle-grade spirit stones from Clear Spirit Immortal's storage bag after killing him. But after purchasing the Fire Talisman, Lin Xuan found himself with little left.
tīng le lín xuān de yāo qiú ， zhǎng guì bìng méi yǒu yì wài ， fǎn ér lù chū liǎo rán dì biǎo qíng ：“ kàn lái dào yǒu shì xiǎng yào liàn dān ， běn diàn de dì huǒ zhī fú yóu hǎi lóng mén de zhù jī qī gāo shǒu zhì zuò ， jué duì wù měi jià lián 。”
听了林轩的要求，掌柜并没有意外，反而露出了然地表情：“看来道友是想要炼丹，本店的地火之符由海龙门的筑基期高手制作，绝对物美价廉。”
"By the way, do you want to refine a Middle-Grade Essence Cleansing Pill?"
zài guān kàn le duì fāng yàng pǐn hòu ， lín xuān xīn zhōng xǐ yuè ， méi xiǎng dào bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào jiǎn dān ， zhè dé yì yú yōu zhōu xiū zhēn shuǐ píng gāo ， fāng shì huì jí le gè zhǒng gè yàng de cái liào ， ràng xiū zhēn zhě men kě yǐ hù tōng yǒu wú ， rú guǒ shì zài yǎn zhōu ， xiǎng yào xún zhǎo zhè xiē dōng xī ， kě yào duō fèi yī fān shǒu jiǎo 。
在观看了对方样品后，林轩心中喜悦，没想到比想象的还要简单，这得益于幽州修真水平高，坊市汇集了各种各样的材料，让修真者们可以互通有无，如果是在兖州，想要寻找这些东西，可要多费一番手脚。
Lin Xuan was taken aback: "How did you know?"
rán ér lín xuān bìng méi yǒu gāo xìng duō jiǔ ， yīn wèi dì huǒ zhī fú guì dé lí pǔ ， ér yào liàn dān ， xiāo hào yòu shì jí duō ， xìng hǎo zǎi le qīng líng zhēn rén ， cóng tā de chǔ wù dài zhōng dé dào le bù shǎo zhōng jiē líng shí ， dàn zài gòu mǎi le dì huǒ zhī fú yǐ hòu ， lín xuān náng zhōng yǐ jīng suǒ shèng wú jǐ le 。
然而林轩并没有高兴多久，因为地火之符贵得离谱，而要炼丹，消耗又是极多，幸好宰了清灵真人，从他的储物袋中得到了不少中阶灵石，但在购买了地火之符以后，林轩囊中已经所剩无几了。
"Because your cultivation level is at the peak of Flexible Spirit stage, you must want to refine a Middle-Grade Essence Cleansing Pill to advance to Foundation Establishment."
“ duì le ， dào yǒu shì xiǎng yào liàn zhì zhōng pǐn xǐ suǐ dān ba ！”
“对了，道友是想要炼制中品洗髓丹吧！”
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan nearly gasped. The reason was simple; only cultivators of the same realm could use Inner Vision to check each other's cultivation levels, but that was considered impolite in the cultivation world. He hadn't felt him using Inner Vision.
lín xuān yí zhèng ， biǎo miàn shàng bù lù shēng sè ：“ nǐ zěn me zhī dào ？”
林轩一怔，表面上不露声色：“你怎么知道？”
"Haha, there's no need to be surprised," the man said. "The old Inner Vision technique required active use to check one's cultivation level. But our improved version can automatically detect your cultivation level just by looking at you once you learn it. This method costs a hundred crystal stones; do you want to try?"
“ yīn wèi yǐ dào yǒu líng dòng qī dà yuán mǎn de xiū wèi ， kěn dìng shì xiǎng yào liàn zhì zhōng pǐn xǐ suǐ dān yǐ chōng jī zhù jī qī 。”
“因为以道友灵动期大圆满的修为，肯定是想要炼制中品洗髓丹以冲击筑基期。”
"A hundred crystal stones?" Lin Xuan's expression froze. It would be better to rob, but the cultivation level in Youzhou was impressive. The Inner Vision technique had been improved so much that one shouldn't underestimate its simplicity—it could have significant daily utility.
tīng le duì fāng de huà ， jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě chà diǎn hài rán shī sè ， yuán yīn wú tā ， tóng jìng jiè de xiū shì zhī jiān ， zhǐ yǒu yòng líng yǎn shù cái néng hù xiāng chá kàn xiū wèi ， kě nà zài xiū zhēn jiè ， shì hěn wú lǐ de xíng wéi ， ér qiě gāng cái zì jǐ bìng méi yǒu gǎn dào tā shǐ yòng líng yǎn shù ， tā zěn me huì zhī dào zì jǐ shì líng dòng qī dà yuán mǎn de xiū zhēn zhě 。
听了对方的话，即便以林轩的城府，也差点骇然失色，原因无他，同境界的修士之间，只有用灵眼术才能互相查看修为，可那在修真界，是很无礼的行为，而且刚才自己并没有感到他使用灵眼术，他怎么会知道自己是灵动期大圆满的修真者。
"Really?"
“ hē hē ， dào yǒu bù yòng qí guài ， yǐ qián de líng yǎn shù yào shī zhǎn chū lái cái néng chá kàn duì fāng de xiū wèi ， kě xiàn zài gǎi liáng bān de líng yǎn shù ， zhǐ yào xué le ， jí biàn bù shī zhǎn ， tóng jiē xiū shì zhǐ yào kàn yī yǎn ， jiù néng zì dòng chá kàn chū duì fāng de xiū wèi ， zhè ér yǒu tā de gōng fǎ ， zhǐ xū yào yì bǎi jīng shí ， dào yǒu yào bù yào ？”
“呵呵，道友不用奇怪，以前的灵眼术要施展出来才能查看对方的修为，可现在改良般的灵眼术，只要学了，即便不施展，同阶修士只要看一眼，就能自动查看出对方的修为，这儿有它的功法，只需要一百晶石，道友要不要？”
"Certainly. Our Sea Dragon Pavilion items may be a bit expensive, but their quality is guaranteed; we won't deceive fellow cultivators with fake goods."
“ yì bǎi jīng shí ？”
“一百晶石？”
Hearing the fat man's words, Lin Xuan smiled and increased his liking for him. The price was high, but as long as it was worth it: "Show me your Inner Vision technique."
Lin Xuan was surprised, but his face remained calm. As soon as he entered the market district, a young man approached him with respect: "Greeting Master Immortal!"
"Ah," Lin Xuan nodded.
"May I ask if you are looking for materials, pills, or talismans?"
Lin Xuan was taken aback: "Do you have all of these?"
"Certainly," the youth nodded. A trace of pride flashed across his face, but he remained respectful as he said, "Our Sea Dragon Pavilion is the largest in a thousand miles around. Although we may not have everything that Foundation Establishment and Flexible Spirit period cultivators need, most can be found here."
Such a bold claim caught Lin Xuan's attention, but it also brought him some joy. This was indeed something Yanzhou could not match. He pondered for a moment: "Can you take me to the largest shop selling alchemical materials?"
"Of course," the youth led Lin Xuan through various pavilions and corridors until they arrived at an ornately decorated building.
Technically, the entire market district was one large structure, but it was made up of countless buildings, each a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
However, this particular pavilion stood out as the most grandiose among them, with a large sign hanging above: "Sea Dragon Pavilion."
It was clear that this must be Sea Dragon Sect's own business.
"Master Immortal, please!"
Upon entering, Lin Xuan was startled by the array of talismans and spiritual artifacts displayed behind the counter. He estimated there were over ten pieces of spiritual artifacts on display, though most were lower-grade. Their casual placement still amazed him.
A fat man who looked like a shopkeeper approached with a bow: "Friend Daoist, are you an outsider cultivator just arrived from Yanzhou?"
Lin Xuan felt wary upon hearing this. How did the other party know his background? Although he knew that Fire Spirit Sect's influence could not reach here, he discreetly gathered his spiritual energy.
"Haha, there's no need to be nervous," the man said. "Only cultivators arriving from Yanzhou would find this surprising."
The fat man still wore a friendly expression. Lin Xuan remained calm and replied: "I am willing to hear more."
"Of course, I will tell you everything."
After about an incense stick's time, Lin Xuan relaxed his guard. The reason the other party could deduce his background was simply because of his initial expression upon entering.
Listening to the fat man, Lin Xuan realized that Yanzhou's cultivation level was even more backward than he had imagined. This lag wasn't just due to lower overall cultivation levels but also a lack of various cultivation materials.
For instance, in Yanzhou, only elite disciples and Foundation Establishment period cultivators generally possessed spiritual artifacts. However, in Youzhou, many Fourth Stage Flexible Spirit cultivators owned at least one, even if it was low-grade. This difference highlighted the disparity between their cultivation levels.
Thus, local Youzhou cultivators wouldn't be surprised to see so many spiritual artifacts on display for business, while Yanzhou cultivators would look astonished.
Lin Xuan nodded in understanding: "That makes sense."
It seems the information collected from Elder and his senior was incomplete. He must quickly learn about Youzhou to integrate into this cultivation world.
"By the way, what do you need here?" The shopkeeper was competent; he didn't treat Lin Xuan with disdain because of his origins in a remote area.
"Do you have any books on alchemy?"
"Talismans and pills," the fat man pondered. "Yes, there are some basic ones, but more advanced ones..."
"Basic ones will suffice."
Although it was for top-grade pills, Essence Cleansing Pills were merely low-level cultivation materials in the cultivation world. Moreover, secondary refinement was simpler than regular pill-making, so basic methods would be enough.
"Please wait a moment," the shopkeeper called a young boy and instructed him. The boy promptly left with a respectful expression.
"He will fetch the alchemy method you need. Do you have anything else in mind?"
"Do you have any Fire Talismans?"
The shopkeeper didn't seem surprised by Lin Xuan's request, instead showing understanding: "It appears you wish to refine pills. Our Fire Talisman is made by Foundation Establishment period experts of Sea Dragon Sect; it's both high-quality and affordable."
After viewing the samples, Lin Xuan felt delighted. The process was simpler than expected, thanks to Youzhou's higher cultivation level. The market district gathered various materials, allowing cultivators to exchange resources. In Yanzhou, finding such items would require much effort.
However, his joy didn't last long because Fire Talismans were extremely expensive, and the cost of refining pills was high. Fortunately, he had obtained many middle-grade spirit stones from Clear Spirit Immortal's storage bag after killing him. But after purchasing the Fire Talisman, Lin Xuan found himself with little left.
"By the way, do you want to refine a Middle-Grade Essence Cleansing Pill?"
Lin Xuan was taken aback: "How did you know?"
"Because your cultivation level is at the peak of Flexible Spirit stage, you must want to refine a Middle-Grade Essence Cleansing Pill to advance to Foundation Establishment."
Even with his composure, Lin Xuan nearly gasped. The reason was simple; only cultivators of the same realm could use Inner Vision to check each other's cultivation levels, but that was considered impolite in the cultivation world. He hadn't felt him using Inner Vision.
"Haha, there's no need to be surprised," the man said. "The old Inner Vision technique required active use to check one's cultivation level. But our improved version can automatically detect your cultivation level just by looking at you once you learn it. This method costs a hundred crystal stones; do you want to try?"
"A hundred crystal stones?" Lin Xuan's expression froze. It would be better to rob, but the cultivation level in Youzhou was impressive. The Inner Vision technique had been improved so much that one shouldn't underestimate its simplicity—it could have significant daily utility.
"Really?"
"Certainly. Our Sea Dragon Pavilion items may be a bit expensive, but their quality is guaranteed; we won't deceive fellow cultivators with fake goods."
Hearing the fat man's words, Lin Xuan smiled and increased his liking for him. The price was high, but as long as it was worth it: "Show me your Inner Vision technique."