Chapter 128: Crimson Flame Fine Gold Obtained
“One Gale Fruit, in exchange for Mysterious Origin Grass.”
As soon as Lin Junhao finished speaking, someone started to offer exchanges.
“Two Gale Fruits in exchange for Black Giant Ape Spine Bone…”
The trade goods were all decent items, but they weren’t very suitable for Lin Junhao’s use, which was why he brought them out to exchange for other resources.
“It seems Lin Junhao also wishes to break through to the True Intent Realm as soon as possible.”
Su Yan saw that Lin Junhao’s trade goods were all spirit herbs that focused on condensing true intent and accumulating true essence, clearly aiming to transform the illusory into the substantial.
Bai Yun said, “It’s not just Lin Junhao; most of the people who can be here have the same intentions.”
Su Yan looked at the Black Giant Ape Spine Bone and thought to himself, “If this were used to refine True Intent Pills, for the Golden Ape True Skill, it would be more suitable than the Abyssal Water Leopard and Rock Mud Fierce Tiger I currently have.”
He had hunted a total of four second-order feral beasts: the Rock Mud Fierce Tiger, the Abyssal Water Leopard, the Blood Bone Flood Dragon Fish, and the Essence Flame Armored Beast.
The latter two were molting materials, and after being devoured by his fierce insects, nothing remained.
The former two, however, were different; their flesh and blood, and ordinary bones, were refined into pills like the Blood Essence Condensing Pill.
But the crucial components remained. The Rock Mud Fierce Tiger’s head and heart, and the Abyssal Water Leopard’s spine and brain marrow, had not yet been used.
Although these items could all serve as main ingredients for True Intent Pills, they were still inferior compared to the spine bone, which already contained a trace of the Black Giant Ape’s spirit and bloodline.
The Golden Ape True Skill he and Bai Yun practiced had the White Ape as its true intent. If they could obtain such a True Intent Pill, the effect would naturally be better.
“Three pills of second-order low-grade Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill in exchange for Black Giant Ape Spine Bone.”
The so-called Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill was actually the Blood Essence Condensing Pill.
However, Su Yan recalled that when trading the Blood Essence Condensing Pill’s name in the black market, Du Erniang had already exposed the pill prescription’s name.
He casually made up a name here.
As for the product not matching the description?
You would need the skill to refine pills, and you would also need to know the prescription for the Blood Essence Condensing Pill!
Those who knew this prescription were already dead and buried.
Everyone looked at Su Yan’s private room in surprise, seeing him act with such composure and calmness.
They couldn’t help but feel surprised and puzzled, wondering if Bai Changlin’s junior disciple actually possessed second-order pills.
Although the disciples from various families acted generously, it was mostly due to support from their family’s power.
Bai Changlin’s foundation was clearly weaker than that of other powers.
Furthermore, with Hundred Herbs Hall absent, everyone had prepared for a decline in the quality of pills at this year’s trade fair.
Unexpectedly, Su Yan produced three at once.
Lin Junhao was also surprised, but the effect of second-order pills was far better than single spirit herbs, and their absorption efficiency was faster.
However, this pill was not common, so he asked, “Thank you for your support, Brother Su. Junhao is ignorant; I’m afraid I still need Brother Su to enlighten me a bit on this pill’s efficacy.”
If it were a few common pills, there would naturally be no need for an introduction.
But this was, after all, a new product, and this process was unavoidable.
“Refined from second-order feral beast blood marrow, it polishes the foundation, nourishes Qi and Blood, and True Essence. Although it’s not a pill solely for increasing True Essence and refining True Intent, its effect is not bad.”
Su Yan’s explanation moved quite a few people.
The foundation is the root of a martial artist. Once the foundation is polished, the increase in True Essence and the refinement of True Intent will be twice as effective.
Upon hearing this, Lin Junhao immediately nodded, “Deal, thank you, Brother Su.”
The trade was completed, and the Black Giant Ape Spine Bone was delivered to Su Yan.
Su Yan also had the maid deliver it to Lin Junhao.
Lin Junhao did not delay long with his remaining items and exchanged them one after another.
Although the Brocade Lizard Egg was only first-order high-grade, this was its lower growth limit. If hatched and raised well, it could also become a second-order feral beast.
Its appearance was attractive, and it was stable to ride with a saddle, so it was exchanged by Zhao Ziyun and his group, who planned to raise it as a mount.
Trades continued one after another, from various families in the city like the Li and Wang families, to Zhao Ziyun, who couldn’t resist and offered a first-order high-grade martial skill, Breaking Wind Spear Technique, as a trade item.
Although the items were valuable, they didn’t hold much appeal for Su Yan.
When it was Bai Yun’s turn, she presented the Bone Engraving Flower.
Then she said, “One Bone Engraving Flower, in exchange for Tiger Form Grass or spirit grass related to the tiger form.”
“I have a Tiger Form Grass, its quality is good, and I’d like to exchange it for this Bone Engraving Flower, but Miss Bai needs to add some items.”
As Lu Dong of the Eight Directions Trading Company spoke, he also had someone display his Tiger Form Grass.
He wasn’t lying either; in terms of quality, this Tiger Form Grass was indeed older.
“Add two thousand taels of silver.”
“Deal.”
The two agreed, and each handed over their items, which were sent to their respective private rooms.
Su Yan glanced at it: “It’s about eighty years old in medicinal potency. If it were a hundred years old, it would be a second-order mid-grade spirit herb. Afterwards, I’ll help you combine it with some tiger bone to refine the essence.”
The variety and potency of spirit herbs are important factors in determining their grade.
It’s not that a certain spirit herb will always be of a certain grade; only when the potency reaches a certain level can it be used as medicine.
This is also what is commonly referred to as maturity. For spirit herbs like fruits, there may not be a significant distinction in age, as most have a growth cycle.
However, for plants like grasses and trees, after maturity, there is still the possibility of continued age growth.
Therefore, the same spirit herb may be classified into different grades.
When it was Su Yan’s turn to trade, everyone, including Fu Xuejing and those in other private rooms, cast their gaze at him with a hint of curiosity.
They had already noticed a discrepancy: his senior sister’s offering was just one Bone Engraving Flower, which, although precious, was somewhat lacking compared to others.
However, his junior disciple’s previous trade involved three second-grade pills.
This stark contrast indicated that their respective items were not given by Bai Changlin.
They were personal possessions.
How long had the junior disciple been under Bai Changlin’s tutelage? Seven or eight months?
These details were clear to all the families.
To possess such personal items now could only mean this fellow was truly extraordinary.
Su Yan saw them staring and smiled faintly, knowing very well what they wanted to find out.
Since they wanted to see, let them see.
“Three bottles of first-order high-grade True Essence Pill, three pills of second-order low-grade ‘Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill’, and three pills of second-order low-grade Rejuvenation Pill.”
As soon as his voice fell, surprised murmurs could already be heard from the private rooms.
Where did this guy get the channels to have first-order high-grade and second-order pills as if they were free?
First-order high-grade was still acceptable; before Hundred Herbs Hall had an accident, batches of pills like the Blood Sun Pill, suitable for Blood Moving Realm martial artists, could be produced every so often.
However, it was clear that the True Essence Pills Su Yan produced were definitely more precious than the Blood Sun Pill, likely intended for Spirit Nurturing Realm martial artists.
The latter two were even more so, being second-order pills, and it was uncertain if even a few batches would reach the market in Yun Cang Town in a year.
Fu Xuejing’s expression changed slightly upon hearing the name Rejuvenation Pill, as it reminded him of other uses.
“Brother Su, you are truly a big spender.”
Lin Junhao exclaimed, “There aren’t many second-order or higher pills available in the market in the entire Yun Cang Town.”
Lin Junhao was merely sighing, implying that since Su Yan could produce these, he himself must have them as well.
Some people’s expressions shifted, especially Liu Ruoshi and her group, who suddenly asked, “Does Brother Su have a channel to get someone to refine pills?”
Liu Ruoshi’s voice was clear and crisp. Her sudden question silenced everyone, and they looked at Su Yan.
Her expression changed slightly, realizing her slip of the tongue, she immediately said, “Ruoshi was presumptuous; Brother Su need not answer.”
Seeing her retract her words, everyone couldn’t help but feel regret.
With no one to take the lead, it was naturally difficult to ask further.
However, Su Yan’s gaze swept over them, and he said, “By chance, I learned some pill refining skills from Master Xu Zhongdao. Does Miss Liu need to refine pills?”
Liu Ruoshi was not a merchant, so even if she needed pills, she wouldn’t be this eager.
Therefore, the most likely scenario was that she wanted to refine pills.
“You, you can refine pills?!”
Upon hearing Su Yan’s answer, everyone in the private rooms, whether Lin Junhao, Zhao Ziyun, or Fu Xuejing, showed expressions of shock.
“Interesting, very interesting.”
In the private room, Xiang Ge’s eyes flashed with brilliance as he looked in Su Yan’s direction.
“Chen Yao, do you know him?”
Ye Chenyao, from Tian Feng Weapon Shop, was from Yun Cang Town.
But looking at Su Yan now, she felt unfamiliar and shook her head, “I don’t recognize him; he’s not from a noble family.”
“How old do you think he is?”
“His bones haven’t been examined yet, but judging by his age, he’s under twenty.”
Xiang Ge set down the wine cup he was toying with and murmured to himself, “A second-order pill master under twenty, his cultivation is likely also at the Spirit Nurturing Realm. He’s a talent, far stronger than ‘geniuses’ who are only skilled due to piles of pills.”
Liu Bo said, “Since he can refine pills, he must have consumed quite a few.”
“You know nothing.”
Xiang Ge glanced at him. “Is refining your own pills the same as others refining them? Moreover, this fellow’s Qi and Blood are abundant, and his True Essence is steady… he’s no ordinary Spirit Nurturing Realm martial artist.”
He hadn’t paid close attention at first, but now that he looked carefully, he realized Su Yan’s aura was much steadier than that of everyone present.
This kid is up to something.
“There is indeed a pill that needs refining. After the trade fair, my younger sister will host Brother Su for a meal. I hope Brother Su will not refuse.”
Liu Ruoshi recovered from her shock and, no longer being rash, made an arrangement with Su Yan.
Su Yan nodded slightly, “Of course.”
After he agreed to this, everyone gradually regained their senses.
This guy genuinely possessed pill-refining skills.
They also realized that Su Yan was likely a monster; his progress in martial arts cultivation was already terrifying enough, and now he also had such alchemy skills.
Who knew how much effort they had put into practicing martial arts, hardly having time to focus on anything else.
“Brother Su, please introduce the efficacy of the True Essence Pill and the Rejuvenation Pill, so that everyone can make a judgment.”
Fu Xuejing found an opportunity and reminded Su Yan.
However, it was clear that his gaze was fixed on the Rejuvenation Pill.
“The True Essence Pill can nourish True Essence and accelerate True Essence accumulation, specifically for Spirit Nurturing Realm martial artists; the Rejuvenation Pill is not a cultivation pill, but a second-order pill for repairing meridians, regulating True Essence, and healing injuries.”
Upon hearing Su Yan finish, Fu Xuejing secretly thought, ‘As expected. If Senior Uncle Pang Jian could get this pill, he should be able to recover faster.’
From the moment Su Yan produced the Rejuvenation Pill, he had thought of this.
Pang Jian was not dead, but he was severely injured and would take several months to recover.
Currently, Yun Cang Town was in turmoil, and one of the three head shopkeepers of Tian Feng Weapon Shop was severely injured, a critical moment.
If someone learned of this situation, it wouldn’t be surprising if a second Hundred Herbs Hall incident occurred, with people taking advantage of the situation and carving up the market.
“May I ask what items Brother Su wishes to exchange for?”
Zuo Feiying inquired, wanting to exchange for ‘Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill’ to further polish his foundation.
“Crimson Flame Fine Gold, Rosemary Green, Illusion Heart Grass…”
Fu Xuejing’s eyes flashed upon hearing Su Yan’s requested items. He immediately said, “One piece of second-order low-grade Crimson Flame Fine Gold and one piece of second-order low-grade Fire Jade, in exchange for ‘Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill’ and Rejuvenation Pill.”
“Brother Fu, you’re being too greedy. You can’t just try to take everything like this.”
Zuo Feiying pointed this out to him, then said, “One Illusion Heart Grass, in exchange for three ‘Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pills’.”
Zuo Feiying wanted to increase his cultivation, assuming Fu Xuejing was the same.
Fu Xuejing glanced at Zuo Feiying, his expression unchanged, but he felt relieved inwardly.
“I’ll add a first-order high-grade Serpent Belly Dagger.”
He spoke with half-truth and half-lie, “The Beast King Sect is about to recruit disciples, and I also want to increase my cultivation and prepare for any unforeseen circumstances.”
The two types of pills, one for increasing cultivation and the other for treating injuries, was a plausible explanation.
Only Su Yan suppressed a smile, thinking, ‘The real reason is the urgency to use it for Pang Jian.’
Su Yan knew the extent of Pang Jian’s injuries from his own actions.
Injuries like fractured bones were manageable; as long as they weren’t completely destroyed, martial artists could recover relatively quickly with adequate nutrition.
The trouble was the centipede poison. Although Pang Jian hadn’t died, his body, especially his meridians, had inevitably been eroded and damaged.
Without the aid of pills, it would be impossible to completely clear the toxins and reshape the meridians in one or two years.
In one or two years, if any accident occurred, Tian Feng Weapon Shop would be finished.
Zhao Ziyun still wanted to increase his bid, saying, “Add a hundred-year-old White Cloud Ginseng.”
Since Su Yan could refine pills, these medicinal herbs naturally held even greater appeal for him.
Both were bidding slightly over the odds, and now they looked at Su Yan, leaving the decision to him.
The two did not escalate into a true confrontation. Although Fu Xuejing desperately wanted the Rejuvenation Pill, he could not reveal it here, lest others perceive that Tian Feng Weapon Shop was in trouble.
Therefore, neither of them continued to increase their bids.
Su Yan raised his gaze and, going with the flow, did them a favor: “There are only two items, so let’s have one each. Brother Fu, I’ll exchange the Rejuvenation Pill for that piece of Crimson Flame Fine Gold. Brother Zuo, I’ll exchange ‘Blood Marrow Spirit Nurturing Pill’ for your Rosemary Green. The remaining items will be returned.”
Fu Xuejing cupped his hands and said, “Agreed, I will comply with Brother Su’s arrangement.”
“No problem.”
After the two completed their trades, the remaining True Essence Pills were also exchanged.
The buyer was Li Bowen of the Li Family, who acquired the three bottles of True Essence Pills for one Illusion Heart Grass.
Su Yan successfully acquired the items. Although his face remained calm, the joy he felt upon seeing the Crimson Flame Fine Gold delivered to his private room was immense.
‘Once I return, the Red Armored Mad Scorpion can also undergo metamorphosis and break through.’
As he pondered, the trade was nearing its end.
Fu Xuejing was about to raise his cup to speak when a voice suddenly came from one of the mostly sealed private rooms.
“I also want to exchange for some items.”
The voice came, seemingly casual, yet commanding, carrying an air of authority that could not be underestimated.
“Let me look… Hmm, this one it is…”
“A second-order low-grade martial skill Blood Tiger Eighteen Styles, you all fight, and whoever wins gets this.”
A crumpled booklet fell and landed on the ground floor with a “thud.”
Everyone’s eyes flickered, their attention fixed on the private room, filled with immense surprise and doubt.
Second-order martial skills were no ordinary matter. After all, in Yun Cang Town, while the Golden Ape True Skill and Green Goat Technique were considered second-order low-grade cultivation methods,
they were inferior in terms of martial skills. Both the Fierce Ape Three Forms and the Seven Saber Techniques could only be considered first-order high-grade.
The power displayed by a second-order martial skill far surpassed that of a first-order one.
No one would be uninterested in such a martial skill, even if it were just for comprehending a part of it.
However, they were not fools. This private room had been sealed from the beginning, and no one knew who was inside.
Given this unknown background, no one would rashly act.
Wang Xiaohu looked at Fu Xuejing and asked, “Brother Fu, what is going on?”
Fu Xuejing gave a wry smile. “Brother Wang, I apologize, but I cannot say more. The occupant of the room is a distinguished guest, and there are benefits to fighting this match.”
With that, Fu Xuejing jumped down to the first floor, stood straight, and said,
“Allow me, Fu, to cast the first stone and experience the skills of all my brothers.”
