Starting Cultivation During a Trip

However, this kind of unique species is driven by greed. The stronger the greed, the bigger its appetite. In the end, it can only be satisfied by consuming humans.

”There really is such a thing.”

Recalling this record, Zhang Fan couldn’t help but marvel, scrutinizing the giant rat locked in the wire cage.

It’s said that this kind of creature fears rust the most. When confined in a rusty cage, they lose their strength and can’t even make a sound.

”How much is this giant rat?” Zhang Fan couldn’t resist asking.

Though fierce, a giant rat wouldn’t come cheap.

”Three hundred thousand.”

The vendor was a cold-faced tall and thin man, dressed in a suit, sitting there sipping tea. When he saw a customer approaching, he merely glanced sideways and coldly quoted the price.

”Three hundred thousand?”

The price is neither too high nor too low.

After all, a giant rat can gather wealth. If an ordinary person raises one at home, they can accumulate immense riches, but eventually, it will backfire, and what is gained must be returned.

This world is quite fair, perhaps it is this fairness that makes the price of three hundred thousand neither high nor low.

”Does anyone buy it?” Zhang Fan whispered in Shi Shougong’s ear, asking softly.

”Almost no one... except some members of the Demon Race like to use it to gather energy...”

While speaking, Shi Shougong’s gaze subtly shifted towards Su Shiyu beside them.

”Brother Fan, let’s go check over there.”

Su Shiyu glared fiercely at Shi Shougong, then took Zhang Fan’s arm and pulled him away from the stall.

The abandoned building gradually became lively, as usual, with midnight being the peak time for customers.

Zhang Fan wandered through the market, his eyes wide with amazement. Even on the ground floor, there were over thirty stalls.

”Rejuvenation Pill!?”

At that moment, Zhang Fan walked to a stall where three to five customers were inquiring about the price. On the adjacent shelves, rows of elixirs were displayed, with the prominently displayed Rejuvenation Pill specially marked.

”Brother Fan, you have a discerning eye. This is their signature product.”

Su Shiyu pointed to the stall’s sign, which was boldly written with the words ”Medicine Play.”

This is their trademark. ”Medicine Play” exclusively sells External Cores in the black market and is relatively well-known.

”What use is the Rejuvenation Pill?” Zhang Fan asked curiously.

The milky-white elixir emitted a faint exotic fragrance, tempting passersby to stop and even become somewhat fascinated.

”Reduce thirty if you spend fifty.” Su Shiyu whispered.

”What does that mean? A discount?” Zhang Fan said, astonished.

Why does this elixir only cost fifty dollars, and if you spend fifty, you can deduct thirty? How could it sound so unreliable?

The key question is, can this elixir be ingested!?

Could it be fifty thousand!? Zhang Fan’s mind was flooded with various strange thoughts.

”After taking this elixir, upon reaching fifty years old, one can rejuvenate thirty years, restoring the vigor of twenty-year-old youth.”

”Such magic? Wouldn’t it sell like crazy?” Zhang Fan couldn’t help but say.

Previously, he was secluded in cultivation and rarely encountered the External Cores, strange items, treasures, and wonders of the Daoist Sect, unaware of their mysterious nature.

”Certainly, it’s rumored that the formula for the Rejuvenation Pill was passed down from Dragon Tiger Mountain in early times, quite miraculous.” Su Shiyu nodded.

”But this elixir must be taken before forty years old; otherwise, it won’t have any effect.” Shi Shougong interjected.

”That’s still worth considering. How much for one pill?” Zhang Fan pursued.

”One million.”

”A bit pricey, but as long as it works, that’s fine.” Zhang Fan mused.

Once you’re wealthy enough, the pursuit is nothing but living longer, being younger. Even if it’s a million, or even ten million, someone would likely purchase it.

Previously, he read news about a tycoon, who in pursuit of youthful restoration, spent exorbitant amounts monthly to replace all his blood—an obsession with longevity and youth so intense.

”However...” Su Shiyu revealed an awkward smile, hesitating.

”What is it?”

”It’s said that three pills have been sold in total...”

”The first person died of lung cancer at forty-six.”

”The second person died of leukemia at forty-three.”

”And the third one...”

”Died of an incurable disease too?”

Listening to this, Zhang Fan’s expression gradually turned strange.

”Not quite, that person was fifty this year.” Su Shiyu whispered.

”So the elixir manifested?” Zhang Fan asked curiously.

”But he was in a car accident last year, and perished before reaching the hospital.” Shi Shougong said indifferently.

”...”

”We’d better leave.”

Gazing at the milky-white elixir, Zhang Fan felt overwhelmingly repulsed and quickly distanced himself like a deity.

”Let’s head directly to the second floor. Today we must acquire that treasure.”

Shi Shougong clenched his fist, resolute.

Zhang Fan knew he came for a special little insect. According to Su Shiyu, Shi Shougong had been negotiating with the vendor for almost two months for this critter.

Upon reaching the second floor, Shi Shougong went straight to the point.

The stalls here are much more sophisticated than downstairs, with partitions and curtains, resembling mini exhibition booths.

”Insect Treasure!?”

Standing in front of a stall, Zhang Fan noticed the prominent sign.

”Brother Fan, you all wait here.”

With those words, Shi Shougong lifted the curtain and entered.

”We can’t go in?” Zhang Fan questioned.

”The stall owner is a bit peculiar. If we go in, Little Shougong might not negotiate successfully.” Su Shiyu whispered.

Insect Treasure specializes in unique insect species, attracting individuals like Shi Shougong, who transformed into a lizard demon.

Initially, he only purchased some ”Little Brain Worms” here as feed. Later, after upgrading, he started buying ”Brain Worms.” Through repeated interactions, he became well-acquainted with the vendor.