Chapter 311: Ice Marrow Jade Liquid
Treasure Light Pavilion.
Under the guidance and introduction of the serving maids, Lin Chang’an truly had his horizons broadened. Deep within his eyes, a strong expression of astonishment could be seen.
Even the words “magnificent and resplendent” were almost insufficient to describe the Treasure Light Pavilion. Here, one could nearly find the most complete collection of materials within the Beast Sea Abyss.
“Senior, here you can find all kinds of cultivation resources. Even rare materials from the mainland are available. As long as the elders approve, even Nascent Soul resources are not impossible to obtain…”
While the two Foundation Establishment serving maids introduced everything with flattering smiles, Lin Chang’an inwardly sighed in admiration.
On the central platform below, within a special formation, several Foundation Establishment female cultivators with beautiful appearances and graceful figures revealed their jade-like arms marked with the vermilion purity mark.
Wearing alluring gauze dresses, they danced elegantly like celestial maidens descending from the heavens.
“Senior, these female cultivators have all preserved their chastity. Due to various circumstances, they were forced to come here. They are all excellent furnace vessels…”
Listening to the maid’s explanation, Lin Chang’an secretly nodded.
Cultivators themselves were also top-grade resources. Some female cultivators had been sold here, while others, due to enemies or other circumstances, had sold themselves here.
“Not only female cultivators. Over on the corridor bridge, there are also male cultivators as beautiful as jade. They are also excellent furnace vessel resources…”
Following the maid’s jade-like finger pointing out the direction, Lin Chang’an looked over and could not help but see a rather novel scene.
He saw handsome male cultivators at the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment realms, some even possessing feminine appearances.
That alone would have been one thing, but among the buyers, aside from female cultivators, there were actually quite a number of male cultivators as well.
Seeing this, Lin Chang’an was left speechless.
Good heavens. This was truly eye-opening. He had never expected there to be so many bold individuals.
He had lived for over a hundred years. Back when he lived in the prince’s residence in the mortal world, he had seen such matters before.
However, something this open and public was extremely rare.
“So this is the norm in the Beast Sea Abyss… so open and blatant…”
This scene made Lin Chang’an shake his head.
The trade of furnace vessels had always existed.
Some female cultivators, because their aptitude and Spiritual Roots were poor and they lacked resources, would even take the initiative to attach themselves to powerful cultivators.
If they could gain the favor of a male cultivator and become a concubine or attendant, it could also be considered an opportunity.
“Alright.”
After the two maids finished their introductions, Lin Chang’an now understood the general situation inside the Treasure Light Pavilion.
He then began asking about the items he needed.
Although this Treasure Light Pavilion belonged to Bihai Palace, every shop on each floor was actually operated by forces that had pledged allegiance to Bihai Palace.
Within the Beast Sea Abyss, countless sects and cultivator families had submitted to Bihai Palace. Over time, their interests had long become tightly bound together.
“Senior, the items you need should be available on the seventh floor…”
Thus Lin Chang’an, accompanied by the Sword Attendant, began exploring the place. Along the way, he happened to encounter Alchemist Wen, and the two continued together.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Treasure Light Pavilion, a pair of bright eyes watched the scene below with interest.
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On the top floor, inside an elegant pavilion.
Two stunning figures sat before a tea table, their sideways gazes perfectly overlooking everything happening below.
“A False Core Realm human puppet avatar, and he even brought along a little Human-beast Hybrid girl.”
The Second Palace Master of Bihai Palace, Star-Moon Palace Master, narrowed her bright eyes slightly. She seemed to have instantly seen through the little trick of the Core Formation cultivator below.
“This human puppet avatar is truly exquisite…”
With a soft laugh from the Star-Moon Palace Master, the maid beside her respectfully presented a jade slip.
“Reporting to Second Palace Master, this person’s identity has been confirmed.”
With a calm nod from the Second Palace Master, the maid respectfully opened the jade slip. As mana flowed into it, a light screen appeared.
“Lin Chang’an, formerly a rogue cultivator from Yue Country within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance of the mainland. Although his cultivation talent is mediocre, he possesses exceptional talent in the Talisman Path and Formation Path.
He established his Foundation Establishment in Tianxuan City under True Lord Lu, and at one hundred and thirty-nine years old formed his Golden Core in Sea Abyss City.
His associates include the Sect Master of Xuanyin Pavilion, Fairy of Rainbow Skirt, Hu Jin of the Enforcement Hall of Bihai Palace, and Su Miaoyin, the daughter of True Lord Lu…”
As the maid reported respectfully, nearly all of Lin Chang’an’s known information was listed in detail.
At the same time, information about Alchemist Wen was also included.
“Lin Chang’an. Suspected early Core Formation strength. Possesses a Low-grade Third-rank Azure-Horned Ox spirit pet. Overall strength comparable to an ordinary mid Core Formation cultivator…”
Looking at this report, the Second Palace Master of Bihai Palace chuckled lightly and waved her hand.
“This strength is too low.”
The maid showed no confusion at all and immediately modified the information.
“Lin Chang’an. Overall strength comparable to the peak of the mid Core Formation realm. Cultivation method: Killing Origin Sword Art. Suspected to have obtained the inheritance of Blood Fiend True Lord in Yue Country…”
The Star-Moon Palace Master narrowed her eyes slightly. From the corner of her vision, she clearly saw the Human-beast Hybrid girl following closely behind Lin Chang’an. The relationship between the two was clearly not that of an ordinary master and servant.
“He is searching for Core Formation Spirit Items for this little girl!?”
While she was puzzled, the maid beside her respectfully said,
“Second Palace Master, these are the items the two came to the Treasure Light Pavilion to search for.”
Another jade slip appeared.
After reviewing the detailed records of all the items Lin Chang’an and Alchemist Wen had been purchasing and searching for along the way, the Star-Moon Palace Master revealed an interested smile.
“So he is someone with loyalty and affection. Rogue cultivators being cautious is quite normal. Take this wine formula down. Whether he has the fortune to obtain this item will depend on his luck.”
As she spoke, her gaze shifted.
However, the person she paid attention to was not Lin Chang’an, but the Sword Attendant following behind him.
A Human-beast Hybrid?
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Seventh Floor of the Treasure Light Pavilion.
“May I ask what treasures the two Daoists are searching for?”
After Lin Chang’an and his avatar, Alchemist Wen, had purchased quite a number of materials, they truly felt that Sea Abyss City lived up to its reputation. Almost every high-grade material imaginable could be found here.
When they stepped onto the seventh floor, the one who received them was a Core Formation cultivator with grey hair.
Seeing that the other party’s cultivation was not weak, Lin Chang’an did not dare act arrogantly. He cupped his fists and smiled modestly.
“Daoist friend, I came here seeking inheritance related to formations. I wonder if there are formations of the Third Rank or above?”
Upon hearing this probing question, the middle-aged Core Formation cultivator seemed already accustomed to such inquiries and nodded with a smile.
“Daoist friend, let alone Third-rank Formation Inheritance—even Fourth-rank Inheritance is not absent within Bihai Palace. However, you should understand that inheritances like formations are the foundations of sects and clans.
Even when they appear at auctions, they are usually purchased in advance…”
Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an inwardly sighed.
As expected, obtaining formation inheritance always required certain conditions.
Unless he completely joined Bihai Palace, only then could he access resources monopolized by major powers.
Otherwise, he would have to rely on fortune—perhaps discovering them in Secret Realms or obtaining them when a family or sect was destroyed.
Although Lin Chang’an gained nothing regarding formations, Alchemist Wen obtained quite a lot.
Along the way, he purchased many Spirit Fruits and Spirit Herbs.
Since the formation inheritance he wanted could not be found, Lin Chang’an had no choice but to settle for the next best option and cupped his fists again.
“I would like to look for some Pill Formulas or Spirit Fruits that can increase cultivation.”
“Daoist friend, please wait a moment.”
The middle-aged Core Formation cultivator smiled and turned around.
Just as he retrieved an illustrated catalog from the back, something suddenly sounded in his ear.
His pupils shrank slightly.
He immediately lowered his head, not daring to reveal the slightest panic. With a wave of his hand toward the catalog, several additional options appeared.
After a short while, he calmly handed the catalog to Lin Chang’an.
“Daoist friend, everything recorded in this catalog contains items that increase cultivation, and they are all items available in our pavilion.”
Although his tone sounded calm, it carried a faint sense of pride.
Looking at the thick catalog, Lin Chang’an secretly nodded.
Not just the other party—if he were in such a place, he too would possess such confidence.
“There are actually this many.”
After opening the catalog, Lin Chang’an was also shocked.
Not only were there many items, but each one had its effects clearly marked.
Aside from various Spirit Fruits and Spirit Herbs that increased cultivation, there were also some strange and unorthodox secret techniques that could quickly increase certain aspects of a cultivator’s strength, though most carried significant drawbacks.
Just as Lin Chang’an selected several thousand-year Spirit Medicines, a certain wine formula suddenly caught his attention.
“Ice Marrow Jade Liquid — using Demon Core as the primary material. It has the effect of stabilizing the soul and strengthening cultivation…”
When Lin Chang’an read this wine formula description, his mind stirred.
Especially because of the final sentence recorded in the formula.
“To brew this spiritual wine, the powerful Pill Fire of a Core Formation cultivator is required, along with assistance from an Ice Soul Pearl.”
The difficulty was not extremely high.
It simply required a cultivator to expend a large amount of mana to maintain the Pill Fire. For Core Formation cultivators, activating Pill Fire consumed an enormous amount of mana.
The other requirement was the Ice Soul Pearl.
This pearl was refined from a mutated Demon Core within a Third-rank Great Demon cold carp. This demon beast typically lived in extremely Yin and frigid regions.
The Fog Sea of Tongtian happened to be such an extremely Yin land.
Moreover, this spiritual wine had tremendous effects in assisting cultivation.
Of course, the price also made Lin Chang’an frown inwardly.
So expensive!
“Daoist friend, I will take the three Spirit Fruits and Spirit Herbs on this catalog, along with this wine formula.”
After pondering for a moment, Lin Chang’an ultimately decided to purchase the wine formula.
If it were a Pill Formula, he would have acquired it under Alchemist Wen’s identity. After all, he himself was not an alchemist.
“Daoist friend, please wait.”
After confirming the treasures, the Core Formation cultivator cupped his fists with a smile and turned into a streak of light to retrieve the items.
Lin Chang’an did not think much of it.
After a short while, the streak of light returned.
However, there was now an additional figure.
The previous shopkeeper now stood respectfully behind this woman.
“Madam, these are the items the guest wishes to purchase.”
The woman who appeared wore palace robes, with ribbons swirling around her. Her delicate eyebrows and beautiful features were partially hidden behind a veil, revealing only a pair of moonlight-like clear eyes.
Even beneath the white silk veil, her unparalleled elegance and otherworldly aura could not be concealed.
Her cultivation was actually at the peak of the Core Formation Realm.
“Greetings, Daoist friend.”
Seeing this, Lin Chang’an’s heart tightened.
Sea Abyss City truly hid crouching dragons and lurking tigers. He had unexpectedly encountered a peak Core Formation cultivator just like that.
Normally, cultivators at this level were either in secluded cultivation or searching for opportunities to form the Nascent Soul. Encounters with them were rare.
“No need to be polite.”
Her voice was cool yet carried a hint of warmth.
With a light wave of her hand, three jade boxes and a wine formula appeared before them.
Originally, the Second Palace Master Star-Moon had come out of curiosity.
However, after observing them at close range, disappointment flashed in her eyes.
As expected, she had overthought things.
The Bloodline Shackles of a Human-beast Hybrid were not so easily broken.
After losing interest, she looked at Lin Chang’an and his group—especially the Sword Attendant standing respectfully behind him.
After gazing at her deeply for a moment, she waved her hand.
“These four treasures are here.”
Then the mysterious woman, whose status was clearly extraordinary, turned into a streak of light and disappeared from the shop.
Although Lin Chang’an was curious, from beginning to end he did not ask any questions.
After all, this had nothing to do with him.
Less trouble was always better.
Moreover, when the woman appeared, he felt a faint sense of obscurity around her.
This reminded him not to underestimate anyone in the world.
Either she possessed a powerful protective treasure, or she cultivated some extraordinary technique.
His perception—which had always been extremely effective—had completely failed.
Instead, the Sword Attendant secretly glanced at the mysterious woman with confusion.
For some reason, she felt a strange sense of familiarity and closeness in her heart.
“These four treasures are here. Daoist friend, what will you use for the transaction?”
“I still have several Demon Cores on hand. I will add some Spirit Stones to complete the trade.”
Lin Chang’an wore a pained expression, as if this purchase had emptied his entire fortune.
Finally, the transaction was completed.
Afterward, Lin Chang’an, together with his avatar Alchemist Wen and the Sword Attendant, left the seventh floor. After wandering around the pavilion for a while, they eventually exited the Treasure Light Pavilion.
For once, they leisurely strolled around Sea Abyss City.
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Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Treasure Light Pavilion.
Only after the Sword Attendant’s figure disappeared into the distance did the hidden gaze withdraw.
“Clear Spirit Qi… although extremely faint, it is unmistakable. No wonder this little girl managed to cultivate to the late Foundation Establishment stage and even dared to plan for Core Formation.”
The Second Palace Master shook her head.
At this moment, she seemed to understand how this seemingly ordinary Human-beast Hybrid had reached such a level.
Heaven-and-Earth Treasures containing Clear Spirit Qi indeed had auxiliary effects on the cultivation of Human-beast Hybrid bloodlines.
This realization made her disappointed.
“Consider this wine formula a gift to him. Let it be a reward for showing kindness to one of our kind.”
What surprised her even more was that such a spiritual item was actually worn by a Human-beast Hybrid servant girl.
As for Lin Chang’an’s avatar technique, she did not care about it at all.
Just the types of avatar techniques she personally knew already numbered in the dozens.
“Human-beast Hybrids… are they truly cursed by heaven? How can this shackle possibly be broken?”
Thinking of this, even she—who was known for unmatched schemes—felt a deep sense of helplessness.
Even her astonishingly talented elder sister had been trapped at the final step of Bloodline Fusion for hundreds of years without the slightest progress.
“The exiled imperial bloodline of Great Jin… who knows what our ancestors were thinking.”
At this thought, the Second Palace Master Mingyue clenched her teeth in frustration.
Because of them, their descendants had suffered endless hardships.
“Little sister, you are blaming our ancestors again!”
At that moment, through their mental connection, a cold and arrogant voice echoed in her mind.
With the talent of the two sisters and their innate divine ability of mental resonance, they should have long since reached that higher realm.
Yet because of the Bloodline Shackles, they had been delayed until now.
“Sister, although our lineage can promote Bloodline Fusion through that supreme treasure, the final step has already taken several hundred years. How many thousands of years do we still have left?”
The two sisters had stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm before the age of two hundred.
By six hundred years old, they had already reached the late Nascent Soul stage.
They had once been praised as the most promising individuals to break the Bloodline Shackles.
Yet at the final step, they were halted because of their bloodline.
How could they possibly accept such a fate?
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