Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

”An ancient pill formula that aids in Core Formation?”

As soon as Li Ji’an spoke, the old man’s eyes snapped open.

His divine sense enveloped Li Ji’an.

”Is this true, young friend?” The old man, unable to detect anything unusual about Li Ji’an, slightly held his breath before speaking again.

”This junior wouldn’t dare deceive the senior.”

”May I conduct a brief examination?” the old man probed.

Li Ji’an showed a look of difficulty: ”Please forgive me, senior, because the pill formula is imprinted within the jade talisman. If the senior examines it... it would be equivalent to seeing everything, and I...”

The old man furrowed his brows but nodded in agreement: ”Rest assured, young friend, I understand the rules. I will only confirm whether it’s an ancient item and won’t look into its details. If it truly is an ancient item, I will ask the president to come personally. How about that?”

”Well... I’ll follow senior’s decision.” Li Ji’an finally nodded.

In fact, he wasn’t afraid of the other person seeing it. The pill master’s jade talisman he obtained from the underground cave mansion had the latter five medicinal ingredients erased by him in his past life. Even with his comprehension of Alchemy Dao, it might still take decades to test out the correct pill formula.

Then, right in front of the old man, Li Ji’an used his own divine sense to envelop the ancient jade talisman in his storage pouch.

Thus, even if the old man truly used divine sense to examine it, Li Ji’an would be able to sense it.

And he could destroy it at any moment.

”Not bad! It truly is an ancient jade talisman, at least seven thousand years old. Please wait a moment, young friend, I will invite the president over,” the old man’s divine sense swept over the jade talisman, and his eyes instantly brightened. With his years of experience examining ancient items, he easily confirmed its age.

Li Ji’an smiled and thanked him.

Meanwhile, in the other twelve secret rooms, everyone was also displaying their own stakes.

”A Ninth Grade Magical Treasure - Thunder Serpent Whip, not bad. Fellow Daoist is quite sincere, but it’s not very aligned with our commerce association’s needs.”

”The Earth Store Golden Pearl! Buried in a spirit field, it can continuously elevate the field’s grade. This old man recalls that no more than three have appeared in the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm, with the other two residing in the spirit fields of the two major powers of Taiyi Immortal Domain. Unexpectedly, your Golden Toad Commerce Association has acquired the last one... Regrettably, this one is severely damaged, and its Dao charm is likely heavily depleted, making it effective only for spirit fields below the Third Grade.”

”This Dao Artifact is quite peculiar; even this old man has never heard of it. However, its utility for us cultivators is indeed limited.”

...

I must admit, those who dared enter the grand hall all had a certain level of confidence.

The items everyone brought out for trade were either valuable or quite rare.

Whether or not they met the needs of the Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, the sincerity was undeniable.

Among them, Bai Cailin even prepared several trade items.

”Senior, I am determined to get this Green Blood Pill. I hope senior can fulfill my wish. Although this Red Flame Staff is damaged, it was once a Seventh Grade Magical Treasure, and its value is definitely not less than half a piece of Three Lights Divine Water. This piece of Purple Flame Soul Gold is enough for three Divine Soul-type treasure materials and is highly attractive to advanced artifact refiners in the Central Region. These two Upper Grade Spirit Stones were obtained by our association at a great cost...”

For her Seven-Colored Spiritual Crane to advance to Tier Three, she not only put forth all her savings but also signed a spirit contract with the association, wagering her own Dao path to gain the association’s support.

However, despite her usual pride, Bai Cailin’s humble request failed to earn a nod from the elder opposite her.

”Young friend, I’ve already seen your sincerity, and I will report it later. As to whether it succeeds, it is up to the president to decide.”

”Senior, if one item isn’t enough, how about two?” Bai Cailin, not seeing any special reaction from the old man, steeled her resolve and hurriedly added.

”Oh? Any two items?” The old man was somewhat moved this time.

In terms of value, any one of these items suffices. If the Green Blood Pill wasn’t so tightly secured by Holy Beast Mountain, any one would be more than enough.

”Yes! I hope senior can fulfill my wish!” Bai Cailin confirmed.

”Good, good. Miss Bai, rest assured, I will prioritize recommending you to the president,” the old man finally made a clear statement.

Bai Cailin let out a slow breath, feeling slightly relieved.

Immediately, the old man’s divine sense activated, beginning to report the situation of his secret room on the spot.

Two equivalents of Third Grade Upper Grade spiritual talent in exchange for a Tier Three Green Blood Pill was indeed a huge profit for them and matched the commerce association’s expectations in high-level discussions.

He believed that among the thirteen participants, no one could offer a higher price than this.

”Hmm?”

However, just as he transmitted the message via divine sense, he paused slightly.

”Is there a better offer?”

Unwilling to accept it, the old man again reported Bai Cailin’s trade items.

Ultimately, he received the same answer.

Someone’s offer was even more valuable than the combination of Bai Cailin’s two spiritual talents.

”Who is it? And what are they offering?”

...

A moment later, he slowly opened his eyes, looking somewhat disappointed at Bai Cailin, who was watching him with anticipation.

Klunk~

Bai Cailin’s heart skipped a beat with a sense of foreboding: ”Senior, how is it?”

The old man slowly shook his head.

”Miss Bai, this isn’t something to blame me for. Someone’s bid is simply too enticing for our commerce association to pass up.”

”What? It can be more valuable than two Third Grade Upper Grade spiritual talents?” Bai Cailin immediately stood up, her emotions somewhat stirred.

”Indeed!” The old man nodded affirmatively.

”Therefore, Miss Bai, unless there’s something else, you may leave now.”

”No, I can’t. I must obtain the Green Blood Pill. Senior, three items, I am willing to exchange three spiritual talents for the Green Blood Pill!” Bai Cailin was immediately overcome.

The old man slightly frowned; three Third Grade Upper Grade spiritual talents, if this deal were to succeed, their commerce association would truly make a substantial profit.