All the Items That Can Be Traded on This Top Floor Are Extremely Valuable. Chen Guan and Cao Ying walked around for a while and saw almost nothing below Level 6.
Magic Cores, Herbs, All of The Best!
Besides these items, there were also many ambiguous items whose value even the alchemists themselves couldn't determine.
These items were also the perfect targets for bargain hunting.
For example, the stall in front of Chen Guan and Cao Ying.
From this jade table, wisps of cold air emanated and spread, lowering the temperature considerably.
Scattered on the jade table were herbs, pill formulas, magic cores, and even pills, and judging by their appearance, they were not ordinary items.
A number of people gathered around the stall, clearly interested in the items.
Her gaze passed over the jade platform and settled on the gray-haired old man behind it. Slovenly dressed, his face radiant with laziness, he lay sprawled across the platform, oblivious to the onlookers, carelessly picking his ears. Yet, the seventh-rank alchemist badge adorned on his chest shone brightly, making no one dare underestimate him.
"Do you have what you want?"
Cao Ying asked curiously, seeing Chen Guan pause for a moment.
Chen Guan chuckled and nodded, "Barely so."
Following his gaze, Cao Ying fixed her gaze on a jade box on the stall.
Within, a snow-white ginseng, as skeletal as bone, lay peacefully within.
"Snow Bone Ginseng, a top-tier medicinal herb, but this old man... Old Master Yan always asks a high price, so be prepared,"
Cao Ying whispered, almost spilling her mind.
The old man, known as Old Master Yan, didn't seem to mind. He glanced at Cao Ying sideways before looking away, looking as if he were about to fall asleep.
Chen Guan didn't reply immediately, pondering the matter for a moment.
He'd already obtained a Snow Bone Ginseng from the Ghost Poison Monster, so the need wasn't urgent right now. What he needed was the Blood Essence Demon Fruit, which the Skyfire Venerable had been waiting for for over a month in advance but hadn't been able to obtain.
However, he didn't need the Snow Bone Ginseng, but Xiao Yan and Yao Chen did.
A thought, while legal, yet not particularly moral, involuntarily surfaced in his mind, but Chen Guan quickly dismissed it.
It seemed unnecessary; there were better solutions.
"This... Elder Yan, what would you like to exchange the Snow Bone Ginseng for?"
"An eighth-grade elixir," the slovenly old man raised his head and replied. Although he was answering Chen Guan, his gaze was more focused on Cao Ying. The renowned Cao family demon woman was bound to attract attention. Even alchemists of the older generation had to admit that the new wave was coming on strong.
An eighth-grade elixir?!
Damn!
Chen Guan didn't bother to respond and turned away.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so anxious to leave, kid. Business is about asking for a high price and paying back a low price, isn't it?" Seeing Chen Guan about to slip away, the old man sat up straight, clearly aware of the outrageousness of his offer.
Chen Guan turned around and asked, "How about a sixth-grade intermediate elixir?"
"Get lost! You're cutting my aorta!"
The old man waved his hands in exasperation, rolling his eyes.
Chen Guan ignored him and returned to the stall to offer a serious price.
"A seventh-grade intermediate elixir. Snow Bone Ginseng is precious, but even if used to refine elixirs, it's at most a high-grade seventh-grade. And that's only if it's combined with other rare medicinal ingredients. A seventh-grade intermediate elixir, at best."
"That depends on whether the elixir you offer satisfies me." The old man remained silent, acknowledging the truth. They were both experts in the field and understood the true value of snow bone ginseng.
Chen Guan nodded and then looked at Cao Ying.
He had a seventh-grade Life-Restoring Pill, but it was too much of a loss to use in exchange. As for the others… he
really didn't have a single one.
Fortunately,
he had a demon woman by his side. Understanding his intention, Cao Ying rolled her eyes speechlessly.
"You're here to negotiate the price when you don't even have any pills?" "Well, I don't have time to refine them. I'll return them to you in a few days."
Chen Guan felt a little embarrassed, but he also made up his mind. This time, while he had more time, he had to stock up.
Cao Ying didn't care. With their current levels, a seventh-grade pill was just like carrying no cash; they could always withdraw it.
Immediately, with a delicate movement, a fine mutton-fat jade bottle appeared.
"This is a 'Suxin Pill,' a mid-level seventh-grade, barely unique to the Pill Tower. It's quite difficult to obtain, but taking it while refining the pill helps calm the mind, thereby increasing the success rate. Exchanging it for the Snow Bone Ginseng should be enough."
For alchemists, the most taboo during alchemy is being disturbed or distracted. With this kind of pill, interruptions can be minimized, increasing the success rate.
Therefore, it's extremely beneficial to alchemists.
Chen Guan didn't take it, so Cao Ying tossed it directly to the old man.
As he listened to Cao Ying's introduction, a look of astonishment quickly crossed the old man's face. He couldn't wait any longer, sniffing the jade bottle and pouring out a pale white pill.
"Not bad, a good pill! Let's exchange it!"
As if fearing the two would regret it, the old man immediately stored it in his ring and pushed the jade box containing the Snow Bone Ginseng over.
Having already seen the Snow Bone Ginseng once, Chen Guan didn't need to examine it too closely to determine its authenticity. He casually put it away.
"Hey, kid, see if there's anything I need at my stall. The price is negotiable. Miss Cao Ying is a disciple of Master Xuankongzi, so don't worry about her running out of elixirs."
His face was clearly that of a profiteer, and
Cao Ying held her forehead in her hand. Chen Guan gave him a sullen look, then fixed his gaze on a corner of the jade table. There, a pale yellow copper sheet, speckled with green patina. Upon closer inspection, one could discern faint, strange patterns. While
the items on the jade table all appeared impressive, their extraordinary qualities immediately apparent, this pale yellow copper sheet alone stood out, like a pile of junk amidst a pile of treasures, completely unnoticeable.
Using his mental power to probe, a sense of familiarity washed over him, and Chen Guan was certain this was the copper sheet containing the Soul-Bearing Dust.
He had used this thing quite a bit, and now its effect was minimal.
On Xiao Yan's side, it might still have some effect.
As the saying goes, good deeds are the best way to achieve success.
Chen Guan immediately had an idea and said with a smile, "What do I want to exchange this copper piece for?"
The old man's eyes lit up. This thing had been on display for more than a year, but few people were interested in it.
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"A scroll of eighth-grade elixir recipes. I'm not trying to trick you. This is an ancient artifact. I..."
"Stop, stop, stop. Talk nicely. One price: a scroll of seventh-grade recipes."
"That's gotta be high-grade seventh-grade."
"Intermediate, forget it if you don't want to exchange it."
"Alright, alright, I'll take a small loss.
I like you, kid, so I'll give it to you." The old man looked aggrieved, but secretly delighted.
Chen Guan didn't ask Cao Ying for help this time. He had plenty of seventh-grade recipes himself.
"This is an intermediate-grade seventh-grade recipe for the Bright Heart Pill. As for the effects, it's similar to the Suxin Pill."
"Deal!"
Amidst laughter, the two, both feeling they hadn't lost out, completed the transaction.
"Anything else you want? I'll give you a low price, guaranteed to satisfy you."
"No more, that's all."
Did he really think he was a fat sheep?
Chen Guan didn't even want to waste time talking to him. He put away the copper piece and led Cao Ying away.
"This copper slab... many people have seen it, but they're not sure what it's for. It's not a fighting technique, nor is it a recipe for an elixir. You seem to know something about it,"
Cao Ying said, a hint of curiosity.
Chen Guan paused slightly, then took out the copper slab and handed it to her.
"Take it back and burn it. If one hour doesn't work, then two. You'll find something surprising. Just give me half of it then. Consider it your elixir."
A free worker, well, use it.
"You really know?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be Pregnant Soul Dust. With your status, you must know its effects."
Cao Ying's face was filled with astonishment, her red lips parted slightly.
She had seen descriptions of Pregnant Soul Dust in the Danta texts, and it had left a deep impression on her.
It could help one break through the spiritual realm and elevate the soul's spirituality. For an alchemist, its value was inestimable!
"Really give me half?"
Even a seventh-grade elixir in exchange for a grain of Pregnant Soul Dust was a profit, not to mention there was no certainty about how many grains were contained within the copper slab.
This deal was truly a huge win! "Of course. After all this
back and forth, I owe you quite a few favors, and I should repay you."
Chen Guan didn't mind. He even had the refining method, not to mention a few grains of Soul-Pregnant Dust that had no effect on him. After a while, if he could improve his alchemy skills a bit, wouldn't he have as much of this stuff as he wanted? "This reward is too generous, but I really can't refuse. Thank you!" Cao Ying thanked him solemnly. No alchemist could resist the temptation of Soul-Pregnant Dust, not even her. Chen Guan chuckled and nodded, saying nothing more, and continued his stroll with a brisk pace. The recipe for the Bright Heart Pill was from the old monster Youdu, the Suxin Pill was Cao Ying's, and the copper piece and Snow Bone Ginseng originally belonged to the old man. It seemed like he had gone around in circles, without contributing anything, and had received the favor for nothing... After wandering around the top floor, he still couldn't find the one to exchange the Blood Essence Demon Fruit for. Helplessly, Chen Guan could only go to the second floor to meet with the now notoriously unscrupulous boss, Skyfire Venerable. "This guy is truly shady! He's actually trying to trade a sixth-grade magic core for an eighth-grade elixir. Such a bold price!" "Don't even mention it! I don't think he's even considering a trade. I've been observing him for over ten days, and he hasn't moved a muscle. He's just here to sleep." "What's he after?" As they approached a short distance from the Jade Platform of Skyfire Venerable, they could hear some people pointing and talking, unable to comprehend Skyfire Venerable's actions. But the truth must be revealed. He hadn't intended to trade, he was simply hanging around to tease these juniors out of boredom. "Master Yao." "Hahaha, your retreat is finally over. As expected, you've successfully ascended to Dou Zong. From now on, the sky is yours to fly, the sea is yours to swim." Upon seeing Chen Guan, Skyfire Venerable's voice emanated from the ring on his puppet's hand. Without knowing, one might have mistaken him for a fully formed person. "According to Elder Yao's good wishes, I've come here with good news. We've found the Snow Bone Ginseng. Now all we need is the Blood Essence Demon Fruit. You'll have to keep watching for the next few days." " Great, great! Go and do your own thing. Leave this to me." Upon learning that the Snow Bone Ginseng had been found, Venerable Skyfire was in high spirits, overjoyed. The day of resurrection was drawing near! "Well, thank you, Elder Yao. Next, I'll prepare the Bone-Growing and Blood-Melting Pill." After chatting with Venerable Skyfire for a while, Chen Guan and Cao Ying headed to the Dan Tower together. ... Inside the room, Xiao Yan had just broken through a small realm, drawing closer to Dou Wang. Feeling the growing power within him, a smile spread across his face. "Another step closer, Brother Guan! Keep this up. Just another 10... 20 breakthroughs and I should be able to catch up." He was muttering when suddenly, the hearty laughter of the person he was talking about could be heard from outside. "Xiao Yan, come out once you've broken through. I have good news for you this time!!!