Two months passed quietly, and the most grand Alchemist trade fair during the Pill Gathering was held today. This was a place where one could truly broaden their horizons. Most of the items here were not ordinary, and if one was lucky enough, they might even acquire some unexpected treasures...
This morning, Xiao Li, Su Wanyin, Mang Tianchi, and an Elder from Yin Valley went together to the venue of the Alchemist trade fair.
The Alchemist trade fair in Holy Pill City had a rather strong reputation in this region. This trade fair was not as mixed as other trade fairs. If trade fairs were to be divided into different Ranks, then this one would be considered high-tier.
The location of this trade fair was also in the outer region of Holy Pill City, but the area was not bad, situated at the junction of the outer and inner regions. It was said that this trade fair also had the support of the Pill Tower, which allowed it to develop so greatly.
And precisely because of this, incidents like murder and robbery were extremely rare when exchanging items within this trade fair. After all, within this Pill Domain, no one could escape the pursuit of the Pill Tower.
"Alchemist Trade Fair."
Xiao Li stood in front of a rather expansive building, looking at the bold, elegant calligraphy on the light green wooden plaque. It was truly simple and direct.
Xiao Li slowly walked towards the trade fair's main entrance. The guards, with stern and serious expressions, standing on both sides of the entrance, upon seeing the badge on Xiao Li's chest, slowly stepped back half a pace and bowed to Xiao Li.
According to the rules of this Alchemist trade fair, Alchemists above Rank 7 were qualified to bring some companions inside.
Walking into the passage, Xiao Li's gaze swept around. What appeared before him was an extremely vast hall. Inside the hall, there were many neatly arranged stone tables, like vendor stalls. Behind the stone tables, some figures, seemingly stall owners, sat cross-legged, looking relaxed, not at all like businessmen. Of course, they truly weren't.
The flow of people inside the hall was also quite astonishing, and most of them were dressed in Alchemist robes, clearly indicating they were all Alchemists.
"This Alchemist trade fair is also divided into ranked areas. This is only the third-tier area. The second-tier area is on the second floor, and the first-tier area is on the top floor. However, entering the upper floors requires certain conditions.
To enter the second floor, one needs to reach the Sixth-Rank Alchemist level, while for the third floor, one needs to be at least Rank 7 or a Dou Zun Expert to enter."
Su Wanyin introduced the Alchemist trade fair to Xiao Li.
"Kid." Bu Tianchi due to context, addressed as Dean patted Xiao Li's shoulder and extended a hand, his meaning self-evident.
Xiao Li, with a bitter face, handed a portion of the Elixirs he had refined over the past two months to Mang Tianchi. Mang Tianchi intended to see if there were any good items, since he was already here.
Xiao Li briefly looked at the first floor, found the items to be very ordinary, and then went up to the second floor.
Upon entering the second floor, the noisy sounds immediately diminished significantly. The second floor was also quite spacious, with brilliant crystals paving the ground, like a smooth mirror, somewhat dazzling to the eyes. On these crystal floors, there were also many crystal tables. Just by looking from afar, one could tell that the items on these tables were much better than the goods in the hall below.
"Hmm? Xuanpu Fruit!" Xiao Li immediately spotted a light yellow fruit.
The Xuanpu Fruit is an extremely rare Medicinal Material, a peculiar fruit that absorbs telluric energy, deeply hidden underground, absorbing the energy of the earth like a tree.
This Xuanpu Fruit is one of the main Materials for refining the Rank 7 Peak Elixir, the xuanpu foundation establishment pill. The xuanpu foundation establishment pill is one of the Elixirs Xiao Li wants to refine this time.
Rank 7 Peak Elixirs have the potential to step into Rank 8. In fact, most Rank 7 Peak Elixirs can further advance to Rank 8, requiring only the endowment of a Spirit to the Elixir. However, this process of endowment is a huge hurdle!
There are three main Materials for refining the xuanpu foundation establishment pill: Xuanpu Fruit, Ten-Thousand-Year Purple Ginseng King, and a Rank 7 demonic core of wood attribute.
Xiao Li gazed at this Xuanpu Fruit. His action made the seller behind the stone table stand up. The old man was not wearing an Alchemist badge, so he was clearly not an Alchemist.
"How much is this item?" Xiao Li inquired.
The old man looked at the badge on Xiao Li's chest, was surprised at first, and then said with a grin: "This Xuanpu Fruit is a main Material for refining the xuanpu foundation establishment pill. Even if it's not refined into a Elixir, taking it directly has good effects.
My price isn't high, only one zong yuan pill and one Xuepo Pill will suffice."
The old man quoted one zong yuan pill and one Xuepo Pill. The zong yuan pill can help a Dou Zong (Fighting Ancestor) Expert increase their Cultivation by one star, and the Xuepo Pill is a Elixir that assists Dou Zong (Fighting Ancestor) Experts in their Cultivation.
The old man in front of him was clearly a Dou Zong (Fighting Ancestor) Expert, and his asking price was quite reasonable.
Xiao Li took out two jade bottles and handed them to the old man. The old man carefully accepted them, opened them for inspection, and then, with a grin, packed the Xuanpu Fruit for Xiao Li.
"Please take it. I will also give you an extra portion of Blood Python Branch."
Blood Python Branch is one of the main Materials for refining Dou Ling Pills.
Xiao Li's purchase went smoothly, without any hitches. Next, Xiao Li toured the second floor, bought two Medicinal Materials he found appealing, and saw nothing else that caught his eye.
Xiao Li then walked towards the third floor, which was the top floor. The entry requirement here was Rank 7 Alchemist or Dou Zun Expert, so the items were definitely even rarer!
At the staircase entrance to the top floor, two old men stood. Both had kind smiles on their faces, but their robes indicated they belonged to this trade fair. They did not have Alchemist badges on their chests, but judging from the surging Dou Qi emanating from them, these two were clearly two Dou Zong (Fighting Ancestor) Experts of considerable strength.
These two old men were first surprised upon seeing Xiao Li and his group, then their gazes quickly swept over Xiao Li's chest. That brilliant Rank 7 badge caused a hint of surprise to flash in their eyes; such a young Rank 7 Alchemist was indeed rare.
Then, upon seeing the beauty beside Xiao Li, whose attire was from Sound Valley, combined with her indiscernible Cultivation and alluring figure, there could only be one identity: the Valley Master of Sound Valley!
The two old men cupped their fists and bowed to Su Wanyin, as it was an iron rule on the continent to respect the strong.
Su Wanyin merely nodded, giving a simple response.
Xiao Li stepped over the last stair, and the most mysterious top floor appeared in his sight.
This legendary top floor of the Alchemist trade fair, compared to the two floors below, was not as spacious, but the decoration was extremely meticulous. It wasn't as dazzling as the second floor; pale green warm jade paved the entire top floor, and stepping on it, a faint warmth and coolness surged into the soles of one's feet, making the whole body exceptionally comfortable.
"So rich, indeed Holy Pill City. To use such green jade for paving the floor." Xiao Li complained about the extravagance of Holy Pill City.
On this top floor paved with warm jade, the number of people was extremely small. At a glance, there were only a few dozen. But everyone who entered here understood that these few dozen people, if placed outside, would each be true powerhouses or Alchemist Great Masters capable of causing a stir.
At this moment, Xiao Li saw Bu Tianchi due to context, addressed as Dean's figure. Mang Tianchi was currently arguing with an old man.
"If you can afford it, buy it. If not, leave. Don't think that just because your Cultivation is higher than mine, I'm afraid of you. This is the Pill Tower! Can you still kill me?"
The old man competing with Bu Tianchi due to context, addressed as Dean roared.
Mang Tianchi angrily shouted: "The price of your item is inflated! I offered four Rank 7 Pills, and you still think it's too low, wanting a purple green venerable extreme pill? You're dreaming!
And you say I can't afford it? Go ask around, who is Bu Tianchi due to context, addressed as Dean! Even Xuan Kongzi wouldn't dare to speak to me like that!"
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