Chapter 240: Nine Transformations Dragon Bone
After paying the fee and entering the city, Song Jiulai found an inn to stay at.
Then she went to inquire about the requirements for going to Longshuang Great Marsh.
Afterward, she discovered it was truly terrifying.
Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage must stay in Longshuang Great Marsh for at least half a year.
During this half-year period, at least thirty Mid-grade Spirit Stones worth of Spirit Materials must be submitted each month.
This was the price for using the Teleportation Array.
She was currently disguised as a Qi Condensation cultivator, so the time would be doubled.
Song Jiulai also subtly inquired, and found that the Spirit Materials obtained by Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators were generally around this amount, perhaps slightly more.
In other words, those who went there were just earning a meager living.
The only benefit was being able to bring back some Dragon Breath Spirit Materials to Guanhai Sect.
She could refine artifacts herself or have others do it.
There were always people who held onto this hope and went.
“Too dark, too dark.”
Compared to them, Song Jiulai suddenly felt like she was practically doing charity work.
What was collecting Points during casual chats compared to this?
Coming here, she saw what it meant to skin and dismember people!
However, her trip to Longshuang Great Marsh was not for this purpose.
If there were no loopholes to exploit, who would be willing to go?
Those who wished to go to Longshuang Great Marsh would receive a Jade Token. When they were notified that they could go, the Jade Token would become hot, and at that time, they could head to the Teleportation Array to make preparations.
Song Jiulai took a stroll around Liuxian City and then went to True Treasure Pavilion to prepare to buy an offensive Magic Treasure as preparation.
As for what type it would be, she hadn’t decided yet.
She imagined using a Flying Sword like in the TV shows, but she felt she wasn’t very skilled with swords.
Upon arriving at True Treasure Pavilion, Nan Qi, who had resumed her original appearance, was idly waiting at the shop entrance.
She had originally wanted to watch the Guanhai Sect disciples’ Match, but unfortunately, her brother suddenly had something to do these past two days, so she could only come to watch the shop.
As Song Jiulai walked in, Nan Qi smiled and said, “What would the guest like to buy?”
This time, Song Jiulai had molded her face into that of a Male Cultivator. He wasn’t handsome, but compared to before, he could be considered refined.
Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, “I want to buy an Earth Grade offensive Magic Treasure.”
“Earth Grade?”
Buying Earth Grade wasn’t strange. Nan Qi said, “Of course, we have them. What price range are you looking to purchase?”
The gap between Earth Grade magical treasures was huge; a cheap one cost one High-grade Spirit Stone, while the most expensive could reach ten High-grade Spirit Stones.
However, that was a price Song Jiulai couldn’t afford.
Song Jiulai estimated that after entering the Secret Realm last time, she had a large pile of Spirit Herbs. Coupled with the fact that Players had been aggressively collecting Materials during this period, many had exchanged Spirit Stones for Points to redeem Palm Thunder. New Players also needed to purchase Points. Including her own, she had accumulated five High-grade Spirit Stones.
This was what she could use.
The rest had to be kept in reserve for emergencies.
After pondering for a moment, she only said, “Around four High-grade Spirit Stones. Elder Zhai told me you have something suitable for me here.”
Nan Qi’s eyes darkened: “Elder Zhai?”
It was truly surprising.
Elder Zhai had introduced quite a few people to True Treasure Pavilion to buy Magic Treasures recently.
However, since Elder Zhai had introduced her, it meant Elder Zhai thought highly of this place.
The Magic Treasures in their True Treasure Pavilion were indeed guaranteed.
Since she was introduced, Nan Qi invited her, “Please follow me.”
She also led Song Jiulai into the true interior of True Treasure Pavilion.
With a wave of her hand, the Magic Treasures that appeared this time were clearly even more radiant than the Profound Grade Magic Treasures introduced to Honghuang and the others previously.
“You need an offensive Earth Grade magical treasure, so it’s this batch.”
Song Jiulai’s eyes were dazzled, and she casually asked, “Excuse me, Boss, besides selling Magic Treasures, do you also buy them?”
“Buy?” Nan Qi raised an eyebrow and said, “The Magic Treasures in our True Treasure Pavilion come from the masterpieces of outstanding disciples from various Major Sects. We have all types. We certainly wouldn’t be interested in ordinary ones, but if your Magic Treasure is sufficiently unique, we might consider buying it.”
They said they were refined by outstanding disciples from Major Sects, so weren’t they just practice pieces!
However, the resources enjoyed by disciples of Major Sects were exceptionally good, so these Magic Treasures that flowed out were far superior to those on the market.
Truly excellent Magic Treasures would never be put up for sale.
Nan Qi sized up Song Jiulai: “You want to sell a Magic Treasure?”
Song Jiulai shook her head: “No, I was just asking casually.”
Two of her Magic Treasures weren’t exactly something she could openly display. Prosperous Like a Painting Building was fine and could be used at critical moments.
If she took out the Black Chi Seal, she’d expose herself in minutes!
Unless it was absolutely necessary, it would definitely be when she intended to kill someone!
She just wanted to know if True Treasure Pavilion could act as a purchasing station for various Magic Treasures if her Sect were to produce them in the future.
With the mindset of a modern Player, she should be able to create many peculiar Magic Treasures.
Nan Qi smiled without speaking.
Song Jiulai looked around. There was nothing outstanding in this batch of Magic Treasures, but she still felt a pang of heartache at the thought of spending four High-grade Spirit Stones.
Naturally, she had to consider it carefully.
As her eyes darted around, she suddenly noticed faint traces of books shimmering above True Treasure Pavilion.
Suddenly inspired, she asked, “Besides Magic Treasures, do you also sell Cultivation Techniques?”
“Of course,” Nan Qi said. “Not only Cultivation Techniques, but Cultivation Methods too.”
The difference between a Cultivation Method and a Cultivation Technique.
It was like one focused on the internal, and the other on the external.
Cultivation Techniques were all usable for fighting.
Whereas Cultivation Methods were for strengthening the soul and body.
For example, the Soul Cultivation Method given by the System was the foundation of Longevity Sect, while other Sects had their own signature Cultivation Methods.
These Cultivation Methods, when paired with Cultivation Techniques, could achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Magic Treasures were manageable, as she already had two. As for Cultivation Techniques, she was quite lacking.
Palm Thunder was enough for her to cultivate until the Golden Core Stage, especially since she had a mid-tier cultivation base. However, it was her most powerful technique. Other than Ice Blade and Fireball Technique, they were still too simple.
Song Jiulai thought for a moment, “Do you have any body-protecting and tempering Cultivation Methods for sale? And some defensive Cultivation Techniques, preferably with strict requirements, like some limitations.”
Generally, Cultivation Techniques with limitations, though unconventional, were quite powerful once cultivated.
And Song Jiulai wasn’t afraid of such limitations.
—Mainly, they were also cheaper.
Nan Qi glanced at Song Jiulai. In the Cultivation World, unless it was a personal pursuit, most cultivators pursued the idea that the best defense was offense.
Generally, they favored offensive Cultivation Methods and Cultivation Techniques.
However, Nan Qi didn’t ask further and only said, “Yes, if you truly want one, I actually have a 《Nine Transformations Dragon Bone》 Cultivation Method here. You can start cultivating it at the Qi Condensation Stage.”
Because Song Jiulai had the System conceal her level, in Nan Qi’s eyes, she was just a Qi Condensation cultivator.
Song Jiulai heard this and exclaimed, “Whoa.”
Nine Revolutions!
She also had a Nine Revolutions Puppet Technique on her.
However, the Puppet Technique was a Cultivation Technique.
Anything with “Nine Revolutions” in its name had to be a good thing, right?
And Dragon Bone Transformation.
It sounded like something extraordinary.
However, if it was being sold, it meant there was definitely a flaw with this item.
“What does Nine Transformations Dragon Bone mean?”
Nan Qi then explained, “Nine Transformations Dragon Bone. On the Yunzhou Continent, any Cultivation Method related to dragons is bound to be an unparalleled technique. This Nine Transformations Dragon Bone originated from a sect that has long since disappeared, though no one knows which sect it was. This Cultivation Method also has flaws; only the first five turns have been passed down, which is only enough to cultivate to the Golden Core Stage.”
“Furthermore, the cultivation conditions are harsh. When a cultivator reaches the Core Formation Stage and opens their Sea of Consciousness, there will be a qualitative change. However, after cultivating it, one cannot cultivate any other Cultivation Method, which is a significant drawback.”
