Even if Lin Beichen went abroad, he might not find something suitable for himself, but ancient families like Wannian Feng and the Medicine Immortal Pavilion that have heritage would definitely have what he needed.
If the other party didn’t want to give it, he could forcefully demand it.
With his current status and strength, even if the other party didn’t value him, they wouldn’t dare to engage in a life-and-death duel with him.
As long as the other party had some apprehension about him, Lin Beichen could force them into a transaction.
First, he needed to perfect the Power of the Five Elements, then head to Africa and Cairo. The secret of the Sphinx wasn’t the only one.
An old ghost left happily with the treasure, and the others looked at each other, the atmosphere was extremely lively.
They hadn’t expected Lin Beichen to be so generous.
The old ghost had just taken a broken statue but managed to leave with dozens of elixirs from Lin Beichen.
Especially the last one, which was said to open the Extraordinary Sequence with a single swallow.
Although no one knew what Extraordinary represented, judging by the magical display of that elixir, it was certainly extraordinary.
An elixir that could affect reality and drop the surrounding temperature by more than ten degrees was truly unprecedented.
In no time, everyone gathered around Lin Beichen’s simple broken table, taking out their most cherished treasures.
"Mr. Lin, I have a gemstone from the Emperor Jade, do you need it?"
"Emperor Jade may be good, but it’s just a common gemstone decoration. You should make it into a jade pendant and give it to your lover. To me, it’s no different from a piece of broken stone."
"Mr. Lin, this is a small Buddhist stupa I discovered in Southeast Asia. It is said to have a thousand-year heritage. Do you find it useful?"
"You’d better put it in a temple as an offering. This is not a sacred Buddhist treasure, but an evil relic from Southeast Asia made by refining human bones.
Even without religious significance, it could carry thousand-year-old pathogens. You should get it checked at a hospital."
"Mr. Lin, these are some stones I found while digging for gems on the American Continent. Do you find them useful?"
"This stone is interesting; it’s a meteorite and has some age. Its components are useful to me. How about this, I’ll give you some elixirs in exchange..."
Everyone continuously took out various treasures for Lin Beichen to inspect.
Some treasures he would dismiss with a glance as useless, while others he gave appropriate evaluations.
Those who managed to exchange for treasures left joyously, while those who couldn’t left dejected.
Regardless, the atmosphere on-site was enlivened.
The Starry Sky Association, held every few years, was supposed to be lively, but Lin Beichen’s elixirs had riveted everyone’s attention to him, making them forget to interact with others.
It wasn’t until now that Lin Beichen finally blended in with these people.
As everyone was fervently interacting, a woman stepped forward.
"Mr. Lin, could you help me take a look at this thing?"
The woman wore a hat, a modern Hanfu on her upper body, and knit pants on the lower body.
Her casual and loose outfit, paired with the decorative hat, gave her an ethereal aura.
Lady Qi.
She stood in front of Lin Beichen and placed a brocade box on the table.
The box opened to reveal a broken knife handle, with a pale golden Buddha bead embedded in the crack.
"What is this, a broken knife retired from the battlefield? Is this useful?"
"Lady Qi is an important person at the Medicine Immortal Pavilion. How could she bring such a shabby thing?"
"Just stop talking. Whether it’s valuable or not depends on what Mr. Lin says. What do you gain from speaking?"
People chatted among themselves while looking at Lin Beichen, waiting for his identification.
Lin Beichen placed the item in front of his eyes and looked at it for a moment, his expression changing slightly.
"Is there Moon Rock mixed in this knife?"
Lin Beichen suddenly looked up at Lady Qi.
Moon Rock?
What is that?
Everyone present exchanged glances, looking puzzled.
They considered themselves well-versed, but the term Moon Rock was entirely unfamiliar.
The others didn’t understand, but Lady Qi knew exactly what Lin Beichen meant.
Moon Rock, indeed.
"Back then, my father attended an international conference exchange, coinciding with the International Energy Organization distributing souvenirs, one of which was this item.
My father spent a large sum to acquire it, later purchasing several special gold ornaments. He was particularly fond of one Buddha bead, so he fused the Moon Rock into it and set it in this knife handle."
Lady Qi said with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, I don’t know its exact use, as over the years, several countries have obtained Moon Rock. Despite related research, apart from discovering elements not found on Earth, it hasn’t significantly advanced science."
The symbolic significance of Moon Rock outweighed its practical value.
So, if Lin Beichen wasn’t interested, Lady Qi, although sentimental about her father, could part with it.
After examining it for a moment, Lin Beichen put the knife handle back in the box and said indifferently:
"This item is priceless, far beyond ordinary gold and silver. I’m afraid I can’t afford it."
Lin Beichen finished and pushed it back to Lady Qi.
Lady Qi gently pressed the box with a warm smile on her face.
"Mr. Lin, please don’t decline. Consider this a gift. The Medicine Immortal Pavilion likes to befriend promising youth. Someone like you is rare, even with a lantern. I hope to use this to forge a friendship."
Lin Beichen playfully watched her, exerting slight pressure and causing a light tremor.
Lady Qi felt a sudden shock, almost falling.
She quickly withdrew her hand, seeing the box already pushed back to the edge of the table by Lin Beichen.
"You should take it back."
Lady Qi’s face stiffened, her gentleness turned into coldness.
She might show warmth before Lin Beichen, but it didn’t mean the Medicine Immortal Pavilion lacked power.
On the contrary, the Pavilion’s influence was greater than the other two families.
When Lady Qi gifted something, recipients had no choice but to accept.
The Pavilion’s friendship was non-negotiable; refusal would bring disaster.
This approach was similar to Zhao Wuxing, with Lady Qi wrapping lethal intent in gentleness.
Lin Beichen nonchalantly gazed at Lady Qi, unfazed by her killing intent.
In fact, the more she acted superior, the more pleased he was.
The lakeside assassination, Lin Beichen believed, had the Pavilion’s hand, but he didn’t care.
He had already decided to visit Wannian Feng and the Pavilion after the Starry Sky Association.
If they targeted him, he would reciprocate.
A single Moon Rock, useful for enhancing Five Elements Qi, couldn’t satisfy his appetite.
He intended to raid both families’ treasures thoroughly.
Perfecting the Power of the Five Elements with their resources would save much time.
The spare time would allow him to study the Power of Spirit.
Seeing Lin Beichen’s disregard, the newly arrived adventurers’ expressions changed slightly.
They had heard of his methods but still found the reality shocking.
Lady Qi left silently.
The atmosphere turned oppressive.
Everyone sensed an impending storm.
Soon, everyone quietly departed.
They came to the trade fair, not seeking trouble.
Lin Beichen silently watched them, understanding their thoughts.
Interesting.
Lady Qi didn’t seem like someone who would back down easily.
Could she have other methods?
Lin Beichen didn’t wait long for an answer.
Early the next morning, a servant knocked on the manor door, delivering a message.
A Law Enforcement Elder from the Medicine Immortal Pavilion had arrived.