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Chapter 134: The Wild Armored Bull's Skeleton
Chapter 134: The Wild Armored Bull's Skeleton
Lu Chen followed Baili Jianqing into the elegant courtyard.
Rare flowers and exotic plants adorned the yard, and groups of cultivators, numbering around two or three dozen, were engaged in lively discussions.
Lu Chen and Baili Jianqing sat in a secluded corner of the courtyard, with Baili quietly introducing him to the identities of the cultivators present.
"That cultivator with delicate features who has perfected his Qi cultivation is an esteemed junior to an elder in the sect who has formed his Golden Core. One could say he holds a very high status." Baili Jianqing subtly pointed out a young male cultivator with graceful features and quietly transmitted his voice to Lu Chen.
"This person's background is equally extraordinary. Her surname is Ye, and she is the beloved daughter of the famous Rogue Cultivator City Lord in the cultivation world." A charming young girl was surrounded by a group of male and female cultivators, akin to a moon surrounded by stars.
"And that person over there is..."
Baili Jianqing seemed to know the identity of everyone present and introduced them one by one to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen nodded slightly, politely declining Baili Jianqing's suggestion to introduce him to the crowd. Baili didn't press further and left to socialize, leaving Lu Chen alone in the corner, enjoying the spiritual tea and fruit.
More and more cultivators filled the courtyard, and Lu Chen, accustomed to his solitary ways, felt a bit out of place in such a bustling scene. He remained silent, grateful that the spiritual fruit was delicious.
The cultivators gathered in small groups, eagerly sharing their cultivation insights. Everyone spoke freely, engaging in lively debates.
As the discussions reached a feverish pitch, a small area was cleared, and a few cultivators demonstrated their techniques in a friendly sparring match.
Lu Chen patiently waited. After about half an hour, the discussions gradually quieted down, and a young girl with a serene aura stepped onto a redwood platform.
The girl's aura was deep and profound, indicating that she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
When the girl ascended the platform, the cultivators fell into a respectful silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
"Welcome, fellow sect members, to the Qingtan gathering hosted by this junior. Among you are many familiar faces who regularly attend these gatherings, as well as some new ones joining us for the first time." The girl's voice was calm and gentle.
"I'll briefly explain the rules of our gathering. After sharing our cultivation insights, we will move on to the free exchange of treasures."
"Fellow sect members can take turns coming up to the platform to showcase the treasures they wish to exchange, describe the treasure in detail, and state what they hope to receive in return."
"If anyone here values the treasure offered and happens to have what the presenter seeks, they may directly propose an exchange."
"After the organized exchange, there will be an open exchange period where you can negotiate privately."
"There's only one rule: no coercion or forcing trades. Let's maintain the harmony among our sect members." The serene girl's eyes turned cold, and her tone carried a hint of sternness.
Seeing no objections from the crowd, her expression softened, and a gentle smile appeared on her face, like a delicate orchid blooming in a secluded valley.
"Then, let's begin."
As soon as she finished speaking, a cultivator at the ninth layer of Qi Refining leaped onto the platform.
"Fellow senior brothers and sisters, allow me to kick off this gathering with my humble offering." The cultivator bowed respectfully and took out a fist-sized spirit mineral from his storage bag.
The mineral's surface was uneven, a deep black color, and upon closer inspection, one could see countless tiny golden specks hidden within, like twinkling stars, dazzling and captivating.
"This is a Falling Star Stone, a second-grade spirit mineral that can be used to refine flying swords or exchanged for second-grade healing pills."
The crowd stirred with excitement as this mineral was quite rare, and its size made it even more appealing to many cultivators.
Soon enough, a cultivator voiced their interest, and the presenter on the platform carefully considered the offers before choosing one to exchange the Falling Star Stone for a second-grade healing pill.
Following this, another cultivator took the stage, offering a second-grade flying sword artifact in exchange for second-grade talismans and pills.
The middle-aged cultivator hesitated for a moment. While the trade might not be entirely equal in value, he was in urgent need of such spiritual herbs, and Lu Chen's assurance of the tea's quality swayed his decision.
"Very well," he agreed.
As the middle-aged cultivator stepped down from the platform, Lu Chen approached him and traded a tiny piece of spirit tea the size of a fingertip for the massive skeleton.
"Good thing my storage bag is spacious; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to fit this skeleton," Lu Chen mused, feeling the weight of the skeleton occupying most of his storage bag.
After a short wait, Lu Chen climbed onto the wooden platform and took out the remaining fourteen pieces of Clear Mist Spirit Tea and the Dark Water Ginseng from his bag. In a deep voice, he addressed the crowd:
"Fourteen pieces of Qingmiao Spirit Tea, each of good to superior quality. This tea possesses the ability to clear the mind and protect against evil spirit intrusions.
"Ansui Sage, a second-grade spirit herb of good quality, is useful for refining body-tempering pills or for direct consumption to enhance one's physique. It can also be used to cultivate certain types of spirit herbs."
Lu Chen held out his hands, revealing fourteen tender green tea leaves in his left palm, their fragrance filling the air, and a dark red spirit herb in his right. Veins of blood-red channels crisscrossed the surface of the spirit herb, and one could faintly discern the flow of viscous liquid within.
"Superior quality Qingmiao Spirit Tea! And over a dozen pieces at that!"
"What's more, a rare second-grade Frostbite Lotus!"
The moment the spirit herb appeared in Lu Chen's hand, it captured the attention of everyone present.
(End of Chapter)
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