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Chapter 356: Vajra Bodhi
Chapter 356: Vajra Bodhi
"Fellow Daoist, do you have two more Foundation Establishment Pills in your possession?"
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, the short and stout elder couldn't contain his joy and blurted out.
The ordinary-looking cultivator before him had truly exceeded his expectations. He had thought that obtaining two Foundation Establishment Pills was already a great surprise, but now, attracted by the fifth-grade spirit herb, he unexpectedly learned that there were still two more pills!
"That's right."
Lu Chen nodded, his expression unchanged.
"These last two Foundation Establishment Pills were originally meant for a close junior of mine to help them break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."
"However, now that I've come across the fifth-grade spirit herb, I've changed my mind. I'll figure out another way to help them when they're close to their breakthrough."
The short and stout elder quickly assessed the feasibility of this transaction.
The fifth-grade spirit herb belonged to the category of pill formation, and its rarity could be imagined. However, spirit herbs were relatively less valuable compared to other treasures. This particular spirit herb was also extremely unique, with very limited applicability, and not many people knew how to cultivate it, so it had remained in the Wanbao Tower for quite some time.
Lu Chen's offer to exchange a fourth-grade Soul Luring Lamp artifact for two Foundation Establishment Pills might be slightly inferior in value to the spirit herb, but it was more liquid and had better circulation.
"Alright, then I agree to this proposal."
As the branch master of a Wanbao Tower branch located near the Celestial Sword Sect, the short and stout elder before him may have average cultivation, but he obviously held a high position within Wanbao Tower.
"The Heavenly Clearing Elixir Fire and the fifth-grade spirit herb are not in this branch. However, a powerful cultivator from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, skilled in speed, will deliver them specially. They should arrive by tomorrow. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"
"I have no objections."
Lu Chen nodded slightly, his mind involuntarily recalling the Wanxiang Treasure Ship that he had taken when he first came to Jianmen Town from Linyang Fangshi to join the Tianjian Sect.
Back then, the journey had taken about half a month with all the stops along the way.
Now, to obtain those two treasures, it would only take a day.
The difference was that back then, he was just a lone cultivator with the idea of peacefully tending to his fields under the protection of a sect. Now, he had become a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator and possessed treasures that the Wanbao Tower desperately needed, naturally elevating his importance.
He keenly felt the immense change that came with his increased strength and status.
As this thought flashed through his mind, Lu Chen became even more determined to continue on his path of peaceful cultivation.
The two men smiled at each other, each feeling like they had made a killing.
Wanbao Tower acquired four rare Foundation Establishment Pills and a powerful fourth-grade artifact.
And Lu Chen, he obtained a fifth-grade spirit herb and a strand of fourth-grade exotic fire.
"The Foundation Establishment Pills came from the pill cultivation commissioned by the Alchemy Hall. After cultivation, I received sword seals as payment, so they were essentially free."
Hmm, twelve Foundation Establishment Pills, used four, and still have eight left."
"The Soul Luring Lamp was made from the Yin Realm spirit plant, the Ghost Face Stone Mushroom. I have a better one in my possession, so trading this one away is just clearing out inventory."
"I don't even know how much I've profited..."
Lu Chen marveled at his good fortune in his heart.
He walked out of the Wanbao Tower and strolled along the blue-stone paved streets of Jianmen Town.
From time to time, he would place his palm horizontally across his chest, and the scene behind him would be projected in his palm.
High in the sky, a gray-white eye drilled out from a tiny crack, devoid of any emotion as it watched Lu Chen's back.
The Void Nightmare Eye shuttled through the air, appearing and disappearing, scouting for any pursuing cultivators.
"This Wanbao Tower is indeed a top-notch commercial organization in the cultivation world. Their credibility is excellent, and there's no sign of anyone tracking me."
Lu Chen's lips curved upward, unsure if he should feel happy or disappointed.
Lu Chen took the opportunity to purchase the corresponding spirit seeds or mature spirit herbs.
Most of the second-grade spirit herbs no longer held much value for his current cultivation, except for the Water Glow Grass.
He continued to cultivate large quantities of the Flamefruit and Icerose Fruits due to their high demand and his mastery of the Condensing Technique.
He bought some spirit seeds to experiment and see if they would yield the necessary ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pills, assessing their cultivation value.
In the blink of an eye, the second day arrived.
As promised, Lu Chen returned to the Wanbao Tower.
Even before he reached the entrance, the short and stout elder was already waiting at the door.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, thank you for coming again."
"It's no trouble. I appreciate your patience, Fellow Daoist Li."
Led by the elder, Lu Chen entered a simple and elegant room.
He scanned the room and remained calm and composed.
The room was protected by array formations in all directions, and outside, there was a faint presence that hinted at a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Since it involves a fifth-grade spirit herb, even I cannot afford to take responsibility for any losses. Therefore, to prevent any mishaps, array formations have been set up throughout the Wanbao Tower, and there is also a late-stage Foundation Establishment guest advisor who brought the fifth-grade spirit herb. I hope you understand, Fellow Daoist."
Fearing that Lu Chen might have some misunderstandings, the short and stout elder proactively explained.
With only early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation and a lack of combat prowess, the elder had made these arrangements to avoid any unforeseen incidents.
"That's understandable. I have no objections."
Hearing the elder's explanation, Lu Chen's slight displeasure dissipated, and he nodded.
After his trip to the Boundless Sea Secret Realm, he had a clearer understanding of his own strength, and being near his sect, he didn't pay it much mind.
"If you have no objections, Fellow Daoist, let's exchange our treasures."
The short and stout elder produced a transparent jade bottle. Inside, a pale green flame burned quietly, its flickering casting a pleasant aroma of medicinal pills onto Lu Chen's face.
Additionally, there was an exquisite jade box, its surface adorned with several talismans. Based on Lu Chen's rudimentary knowledge of talismans, these were meant to prevent the loss of vitality.
Upon opening the jade box, a strange spirit seed was revealed.
The spirit seed was oval-shaped, resembling a bodhi fruit. Its surface was a deep black, appearing extremely hard.
As Lu Chen examined it closely, he seemed to hear a clear, distant Buddhist chant, and a faint figure appeared within the bodhi seed, resembling an angry vajra, striking fear into all evil spirits.
"This is the fifth-grade spirit herb brought from the main tower. I only just learned from the guest advisor who brought the spirit herb that it is called the Vajra Bodhi."
"However, I only know this simple information. I couldn't obtain the cultivation method, but I understand that it may be closely related to the Buddhist sect. You'll have to research the specific cultivation method yourself."
"Very well. Since I have no hope of breaking through, I have plenty of time to study these things."
Lu Chen smiled and took the Vajra Bodhi spirit seed from the short and stout elder.
As he twirled the spirit seed in his hand, the angry vajra illusion on its surface also changed, assuming various poses of subduing demons.
"Fellow Daoist Li, here are four Foundation Establishment Pills and the Soul Luring Lamp. Please inspect them carefully. If there are no issues, I shall take my leave."
Lu Chen carefully stored away the Vajra Bodhi spirit seed and the Sky-Blue Elixir Fire, then handed over the Foundation Establishment Pills and the Soul Luring Lamp to the short and stout elder.
(End of Chapter)
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