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Chapter 507: Primordial Magnet Spirit Wood
Chapter 507: Primordial Magnet Spirit Wood
Lu Chen paid no heed to the crowd of cultivators drawn by the news of the Sage Infant Pill, giving them time to prepare as he returned to the resting area.
Along the way, his spiritual sense, far surpassing that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, keenly perceived the subtle auras that landed on him.
Fortunately, he had the Cleansing Yu Yi, a fifth-grade artifact that concealed his aura and blocked spiritual sense probes, so no one could discern anything amiss.
Considering the privacy of the guests attending the Heavenly Abyss Treasure Fair, the resting area was heavily warded. Once inside, all prying eyes and senses vanished without a trace.
"Selling a fifth-grade pill like the Sage Infant Pill with my current cultivation level is a bit risky," Lu Chen thought to himself as he returned to his room.
However, he was willing to take this opportunity to obtain a high-grade spirit herb, even if it meant taking a small chance.
Furthermore, he had immense trust in the major sects hosting the treasure fair, believing they would ensure the safety of their guests and prevent incidents like robbery and murder.
At the same time, he was confident in his own strength. Possessing numerous fifth-grade treasures and dozens of powerful fourth-grade sword talismans, he was certain he could hold his own even against a Golden Core cultivator and, at the very least, escape unscathed.
Lastly, while the Sage Infant Pill was a fifth-grade pill, it was primarily aimed at late-stage or peak Foundation Establishment cultivators. For a Golden Core cultivator, its utility was limited, so he need not worry about interference from the Golden Core cultivators of the Treasure Tower.
The only uncertain factor was that it might arouse suspicion from Ge Piao.
After all, Lu Chen had shared the news about the Sage Infant Pill with him and requested priority for a high-grade spirit herb. However, Lu Chen couldn't afford to worry about that now.
His request for a spirit herb was not unusual, and with his disguised cultivation and altered appearance, there wasn't much room for suspicion.
Additionally, with his daily persona within the sect as a spirit herb cultivator with average talent, who rarely ventured out to explore secret realms and was not adept at combat, no one would imagine he possessed a fifth-grade treasure like the Sage Infant Pill.
Given Lu Chen's past assistance to Ge Piao in dealing with the ancient Yin-Yang Kun fish, even if Ge Piao suspected something, it wouldn't affect their relationship.
Lu Chen pondered this as he rested in his room.
Less than half an hour later, a message talisman flew in from Ge Piao.
Lu Chen had secretly changed back to his original appearance after entering the resting area, so he wasn't worried about his disguise being exposed.
He drew the talisman to him and activated it with his spiritual power.
"Brother Lu, the insider information you received was indeed correct. There is indeed a fifth-grade Sage Infant Pill up for grabs."
"However, the cultivator in possession of the pill requires a high-grade spirit herb, which I do not have on hand. I'm not sure if you have any high-grade spirit herbs, but if you do, could you lend one to your brother? I will compensate you afterward."
A slight smile lifted the corners of Lu Chen's mouth.
"Coming to borrow some seeds, huh?"
He shook his head and took out another message talisman, onto which he inscribed:
"Brother Ge, I have heard about that Sage Infant Pill, but unfortunately, I don't possess any rare spirit herbs. In the past, whenever I obtained any, I couldn't resist planting them right away.
So, I'm afraid I am unable to help you in this matter, and I can only apologize for my inability to be of assistance."
After giving a perfunctory reply to Ge Piao, Lu Chen rested well for the night. The next day, he made his way to the mid-level area of the Treasure Tower.
Already, over a dozen cultivators were waiting, the lowest among them at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with more than half at the peak of Foundation Establishment.
"Friend, you've finally arrived," one of them said.
"We've been waiting for you," added another.
Lu Chen smiled and nodded to the group as he laid out the Sage Infant Pill, the White Bone Demon Puppet, and the other items he intended to trade.
"Everyone, there's no need to rush," Lu Chen said in a deep voice.
"Let me reiterate the trading method for the Sage Infant Pill. I will give priority to high-grade spirit herbs, preferably fifth-grade or higher."
"Of course, if you don't have any spirit herbs, I'm also open to offers of spirit stones, or artifacts and treasures of the same grade."
"You may transmit your offers to me, and after careful consideration, I will choose the one that satisfies me the most for the trade."
Lu Chen gave a brief introduction and stood at his stall, waiting for the crowd to make their offers.
"Friend, I have three fourth-grade spirit herbs, all of which are rare and precious in the cultivation world. Along with 15,000 lower-grade spirit stones, would you trade me the Sage Infant Pill?"
"Fellow cultivator, I have two fourth-grade spirit herbs, as well as the condensation method for one of the spirit herbs. Please give my offer some thought."
"Fellow cultivator..."
A series of soft voices transmitted their offers to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen carefully assessed each cultivator's offer.
High-grade spirit herbs were indeed rare, and most of the cultivators offered fourth-grade spirit herbs.
Among them, a cultivator's offer of a fourth-grade condensation method sparked some interest in Lu Chen, and he decided to consider it.
"Fellow cultivator, I have a spirit herb of unknown origin. Judging by its vitality, it should be no lower than fifth-grade. Would you like to take a look?"
A cold female voice reached Lu Chen's ears.
Lu Chen's heart stirred, and he turned towards the direction of the voice.
A female cultivator with a pale complexion stood quietly in a corner. She had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, and her eyes were covered by a blood-red cloth strip, under which Lu Chen noticed faint hints of red light flickering.
As the female cultivator noticed Lu Chen looking at her, she nodded slightly and opened her palm, revealing the spirit herb.
The spirit herb was a deep black color, adorned with countless microscopic lights. Upon closer inspection, the lights resembled irregular fragments of a soul, rotating and swirling as if trying to absorb Lu Chen's soul into them.
Having learned his lesson from the last time he bought a fake herb, Lu Chen shrunk the Demon Ghost Vine and kept it in his sleeve.
The Demon Ghost Vine gently tapped Lu Chen's arm, conveying its yearning for the spirit herb through the thoughts it transmitted.
"It is indeed a high-grade spirit herb," Lu Chen confirmed with the Demon Ghost Vine's help.
Intrigued, Lu Chen said, "Fellow cultivator."
Just as he hesitated, a familiar voice reached his ears.
"I have a sixth-grade spirit herb here, the Primordial Magnet Spirit Wood. Once it matures, it can be refined into artifacts imbued with Primordial Magnet Spirit Light, or it can be used to assist in cultivating the Primordial Magnet Divine Light technique."
The voice belonged to Ge Piao, who had somehow managed to get his hands on a sixth-grade spirit herb, making a bold statement of his determination to obtain the Sage Infant Pill.
"Primordial Magnet Spirit Wood? A sixth-grade spirit herb," Lu Chen thought, his heart filled with joy as he calmed his surging emotions.
"Fellow cultivator, a sixth-grade spirit herb for my fifth-grade pill?"
"Yes, I hope you'll agree to the trade," Ge Piao said calmly, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes.
He had searched for high-grade spirit herbs to no avail and had no choice but to turn to the Golden Core cultivators of the Treasure Tower. In the end, he purchased it from one of them at a hefty price, even for someone with his substantial wealth as a direct disciple of a major sect.
However, the price of spirit herbs was generally lower than that of pills of the same grade, and with the rarity of the Sage Infant Pill, as well as his urgent need for it, he didn't mind the slight premium.
(End of Chapter)
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