Chapter 786 - 130: Trade Fair (Part 2)

This time, Li Ji’an’s eyes suddenly sparkled, and his lazy sitting posture straightened slightly.

Dark Shadow Profound Crystal! This is exactly the high-tier spiritual material he dreams of, and moreover, it’s the core treasure material for crafting a Tier Four Puppet. Although he is currently a Tier Three High-Level Puppet Master, and even with the materials, he can only attempt to break through to crafting a Tier Four Puppet, whether he succeeds or fails is still unknown. But even if there is only a sliver of chance, he is unwilling to miss it—this is a critical opportunity for him to break through the bottleneck of puppetry skills.

Just as he was about to speak, the gaze of the Grey-Robed True Monarch swept across the room. When it landed on Li Ji’an, there was a clear expression of disdain, and after a faint glance, he looked away, not taking this Core Formation Cultivator seriously at all—in his view, a Core Formation Cultivator could never bring forth items matching Tier Four spiritual materials for exchange.

Li Ji’an did not pay attention to this disdain, directly transmitting his voice: "Fellow Daoist, I am interested in exchanging for this Dark Shadow Profound Crystal, and I wonder what equivalent spiritual materials you require?"

As soon as his voice fell, several Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the elegant room let out light laughs at the same time, and the laughter contained undisguised contempt. Some slightly shook their heads, while others glanced condescendingly at Li Ji’an, obviously thinking that a Core Formation Cultivator coveting high-level Tier Four treasure materials was purely overestimating himself.

The Grey-Robed True Monarch was stunned upon hearing this, turned his head to look again at Li Ji’an, his eyes coldly scanning his aura, with a tone of impatience and disdain, transmitted his voice in response: "You’re asking for Tier Four treasure materials? Well then, tell me, what token can you bring out that matches the Dark Shadow Profound Crystal?"

Li Ji’an’s expression did not change, raising his hand to take out a piece of crystal that was crystal-clear and translucent—within which seemed to flow a liquid, exuding extremely pure spiritual qi, directly transmitted voice in response: "I exchange with Spirit Marrow; the value of this item is enough to match the Dark Shadow Profound Crystal."

Having been in the One Realm for more than ten years, Li Ji’an has already understood the differences between the two places: in the One Realm, the inheritance is unbroken, the cultivation civilization is prosperous, spiritual mechanism is abundant, and the environment for the birth of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects far surpasses that of the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm. But precisely due to the frequent development of Spirit Veins, such four-tier supreme treasures as Spirit Marrow, which requires millennia of Spirit Vein precipitation and condensation, having miraculous effects for Nascent Soul cultivators to stabilize cultivation and breakthrough bottlenecks, are instead becoming increasingly rare. As things are precious because they are rare, Spirit Marrow holds extremely high value in the One Realm, far surpassing other same-tier spiritual materials, being a top-tier spiritual talent eagerly sought by Nascent Soul cultivators.

As soon as the Spirit Marrow appeared, the elegant room fell into instant silence.

The eyes of all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs were subconsciously drawn to that crystal, full of shock and confusion, wondering how this youngster could bring out Spirit Marrow.

True Monarch Qingxiao was shocked in his heart, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. This Chang’an actually possesses such a spirit treasure? Had she known that he had such a treasure, she could have directly exchanged it within the Sect. She secretly marveled at how absurdly lucky this junior was.

The Grey-Robed True Monarch’s expression changed dramatically, his previous disdain vanishing into thin air, his eyes sparking with ecstasy, and he hurriedly approached to scrutinize closer, his tone urgent and confirming: "It really is Spirit Marrow?! Truly Spirit Marrow!"

"Willing! Naturally willing to exchange!" The Grey-Robed True Monarch, realizing it, hurriedly nodded, afraid that Li Ji’an would regret it, quickly stepped forward, carefully handed over the Spirit Marrow with one hand, and handed the Dark Shadow Profound Crystal to Li Ji’an with the other, his tone eager: "Fellow Daoist, please take it, the exchange is complete!"

Once the Spirit Marrow was put away, the others returned to their calmness.

Before long, Pill Master Xuancheng finally spoke, taking out a jade bottle, with a淡然语气: "I have a Tier Four Healing Elixir ’Soul Concentration and Rejuvenation Pill’ here, which can repair Nascent Soul’s severe injuries and stabilize Dao Foundation. To exchange for this pill, one must present Tier Four spiritual materials of equivalent value."

True Monarch Qingxiao’s eyes instantly flashed with joy, this was precisely her goal for this trip! She hurriedly stepped forward, taking out a spirit medicine that was entirely emerald green, her tone respectful as she transmitted her voice: "Pill Master Xuancheng, this junior wishes to exchange this Tier Four spirit medicine ’Biye Huanhun Grass’ for your Soul Concentration and Rejuvenation Pill."

As soon as the voice fell, the Jade Water Pearl in Li Ji’an’s Qiankun Ring suddenly heated up, and a weak yet clear thought directly conveyed into his Sea of Consciousness, it was the damaged Artifact Spirit of the Jade Water Pearl, using the Spirit Contract to communicate with its master: "Master, this grass carries a familiar scent! Highly likely sourced from other spiritual artifact fragments, it has an extremely strong beneficial effect on me!"

Li Ji’an was taken aback in his heart, not expecting that Jade Water Pearl would sense the aura of fragments here. In any case, this Biye Huanhun Grass must be acquired, not only to find benefits for the Artifact Spirit but also to explore the traces of spiritual artifact fragments.

Pill Master Xuancheng glanced at the Biye Huanhun Grass and lightly shook his head: "Although this grass is Tier Four, it is not sufficient to match the value of the Soul Concentration and Rejuvenation Pill, it falls short."

True Monarch Qingxiao’s expression slightly tensed, truly having no more precious spiritual materials on her. After a moment of silence, she turned to Li Ji’an, a clearly probing look in her eyes, her tone gentle yet dignified: "Chang’an, seeing as you have such a treasure as Spirit Marrow, might you have a way to help with this transaction? If you can make up the exchange difference, you will be well rewarded in the future."

Li Ji’an appeared slightly troubled, yet after thinking for a moment, he nodded to True Monarch Qingxiao.

He immediately stepped forward, bowing his hands in salute to Pill Master Xuancheng: "Pill Master Xuancheng, this junior is willing to exchange a piece of Spirit Marrow for your Soul Concentration and Rejuvenation Pill, is it acceptable?" As he spoke, he took out a piece of Spirit Marrow, simultaneously transmitting to True Monarch Qingxiao: "True Monarch, I help you exchange this pill with Spirit Marrow, my only request is that you gift the Biye Huanhun Grass you hold to me, please consider my request."

"The value of Spirit Marrow is sufficient, the pill is yours." Pill Master Xuancheng’s eyes showed a touch of emotion, immediately nodding. Li Ji’an then stepped forward to hand the Spirit Marrow to Pill Master Xuancheng, successfully exchanging for the Soul Concentration and Rejuvenation Pill, and immediately handed it to True Monarch Qingxiao. True Monarch Qingxiao received the jade bottle, nodded in acknowledgment, and then handed over the Biye Huanhun Grass to Li Ji’an, both parties getting what they desired.