Chapter 239: Chapter 238: Son of Destiny (Congratulations to the Silver Alliance!)_1
After retrieving the "Rushing Essence Pill" from Ouyang Zhen and exchanging it for the "Kuyong Skills" cultivation technique, Fang Xi’s Divine Consciousness immediately entered into it.
Through comparison with the Core Formation materials on hand, he could basically confirm its authenticity.
Moreover, secret skills like "Kuyong Mysterious Light" were included as well, indicating that Ouyang Zhen hadn’t swindled him and the sincerity was fairly abundant.
’Who would have thought... that the cultivation technique I’d use after Core Formation would also come from Baize Immortal City...’
Fang Xi sat back down, his heart filled with emotions.
Ouyang Zhen also confirmed the authenticity of the medicinal pill, gave a slight smile, and tossed it to Yuan Feihong.
Once Fang Xi sat down, Ruan Xingling chuckled softly and gracefully approached the stage, "Fellow cultivators, I have a ’Foundation Establishment Pill’ and wish to exchange it for ’Nine Sound Threads’ spirit materials, at least eight feet in length..."
Fang Xi’s eyebrows rose.
This ’Nine Sound Threads’ was a second-tier premium material, capable of even serving as the ingredient for some less-demanding magical treasures.
And, it was particularly suitable for creating sound-wave type Spiritual Instruments.
"Eight feet of Nine Sound Threads, that’s a large amount. Its value could be comparable to some third-tier spirit materials. Would five feet suffice? The rest I can make up with a ’Seven Apertures Stone’, which is also an excellent material for crafting sound-wave type Spiritual Instruments."
A Foundation Establishment cultivator inquired.
"Seven Apertures Stone? That’s also acceptable. Please allow me to authenticate it first, of course, I will also hand over the Foundation Establishment Pill for your inspection," Ruan Xingling replied after scanning the room and seeing no further offers.
"I must speak frankly, this ’Seven Apertures Stone’ of mine weighs three pounds and six taels. Usually, the value of these two spirit objects combined is almost equivalent to that of a Foundation Establishment Pill. But recently, with the appearance of many Golden Jade Ganoderma in Thousand Island Lake, the price of Foundation Establishment Pills should be reduced. You’ll have to compensate me with some spirit stones, otherwise, I won’t agree to this transaction!" said the cultivator aloud before handing over two boxes containing the spirit materials to Ruan Xingling.
However, this kind of finicky attitude actually suggested that he wished to make the trade successfully.
In the end, Ruan Xingling was quite satisfied with the quality of the spirit materials, compensated a few hundred Spirit Stones, and completed the transaction with the cultivator.
After Ruan Xingling stepped down, Liu Sanqi couldn’t wait to step forward, "I have a Foundation Establishment Pill and would like to exchange it for ’Hundred Herbs Essence’..."
Unfortunately, this time no one responded.
Liu Sanqi asked three times in succession, only to sit back down helplessly.
In such an exchange assembly, not every cultivator could have his wishes fulfilled.
Fang Xi sat in the main seat, resembling a seated tiger, watching as one Foundation Establishment cultiver after the other traded various spirit materials, techniques, Spirit Stones, Talismans...
Some even made other kinds of offers, like helping with fighting or even killing, which required the parties to discuss in private booths...
Soon, it was the last few participants’ turns.
A Foundation Establishment cultivator clad in jade-colored robes with a voice as crisp as a teenager came boldly to the stage.
Fang Xi and others couldn’t help but become more alert.
After all, this person exuded a strong aura of late-stage Foundation Establishment and was expected to have some ’good stuff’.
The jade-robed Foundation Establishment chuckled, not saying much, but slapped his Storage Bag.
A putrid odor mixed with an inexplicable scent spread immediately.
Then, a Corpse in iron armor landed on the platform.
"Refining corpses? A Demon Cultivator?"
A Foundation Establishment cultivator exclaimed in shock.
"Hehe... What’s wrong, didn’t the Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master say that Demon Cultivators aren’t allowed to trade?" The jade-robed cultivator’s face was shrouded in a clear light that concealed his true face, making it difficult even for Fang Xi to see through; he now looked smilingly at Fang Xi.
"That... If there’s no prohibition, then it’s permitted... I did overlook this earlier and didn’t declare a prohibition against Demon Cultivators participating, so Fellow Cultivator is naturally able to trade."
Fang Xi answered with a hearty smile, "I see Fellow Cultivator’s Flying Rigidity seems extraordinary, apparently reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment..."
"Fellow Cultivator has sharp eyes."
The jade-robed Demon Cultivator laughed heartily, making a magic gesture.
The ash-gray face of the iron-clad corpse, with its bloodthirsty eyes, suddenly erupted with a cold light, and its body emanated a wave of extremely strong Magic Power, indeed resembling one in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
This scene made the Foundation Establishment cultivators present slightly change color, showing interest.
An enslaved late-stage Foundation Establishment Flying Rigidity would undoubtedly be a powerful trump card, whether used for exploration or as a heritage for one’s Family or School.
Even the Righteous Path Foundation Establishment cultivators were flickering with thoughts.
"This Flying Rigidity is a labor of my own creation, named ’Flying Night Yaksha’, with a few more Divine Skills than ordinary Flying Rigidity... Once you refine this ’Control Corpse Card’, you can manipulate it at will without fear of backlash."
The jade-robed Demon Leader produced a blood-red card resembling a spirit plaque, seemingly dyed with fresh blood, and said cheerfully, "My requirements are not high, whether it is a second-tier Array, Foundation Establishment Pill, Prohibition-breaking Talisman... or even Spirit Stones. Everyone, make your offers, and I will trade with the highest bidder."
"Hehe... If I’m not mistaken... Doesn’t this Flying Rigidity seem to be the previous generation Grand Elder of the Triple Flower Sect from Wood Kingdom?"
A woman cultivator in a green dress, focused on the Corpse Refining for a while, suddenly started to laugh, "In those days, the Grand Elder disappeared mysteriously, which caused quite a stir in Wood Kingdom... The Triple Flower Sect and Green Wood Sect have a deep relationship, and it’s said that the Grand Elder was once a named disciple of Green Wood Sect’s Core Formation ancestor..."
"What?"
The Foundation Establishment cultivators ready to make their bids were surprised beyond measure.
They scrutinized the Flying Night Yaksha closely, and despite its altered features and ferocious teeth, those widely knowledgeable among them could indeed recognize it.
"How dare you, aren’t you intentionally trying to set me up?"
Li Rujian nearly was swayed and now was brimming with shame and annoyance as he shouted, "Considering the trouble this refined corpse has caused, what are you waiting for, Dragon Fish Island’s Lord Master? Seize this man at once and head to Green Wood Sect!"
"Sigh..."
Fang Xi placed his hand on his forehead and then said sternly, "I have said before, once on this island, all grievances are forgotten!"
"Tsk, tsk... such bravery, I like what I see in you."
The female cultivator in the green ruqun praised.
"Sigh..." The demon cultivator in the jade robe sighed and then said, "The Island Master truly has a generous spirit... I wonder if you are interested in this refined corpse? I can sell it to you for a low price... With so many fellow daoists here as witnesses, there will only be minor troubles afterward, which I believe the Island Master can handle with ease."
"I am not skilled in the Corpse Refining Path..."
Fang Xi shook his head with regret, "Even though your refined corpse is fine, it seems I must find another master for it..."
"I’ll take this item..."
At that moment, a hooded figure in a gray robe suddenly spoke up.
His aura was nothing more than at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, and he had not talked much before, his presence quite weak.
His sudden statement, however, was somewhat astonishing.
"Oh?"
The jade-robed demon cultivator’s eyes flashed with a sharp light, "What’s your offer?"
"Let’s discuss it in private!"
The person in the gray robe stood up, and together with the demon cultivator in the jade robe, went into a private room.
Watching the figure of this person, Fang Xi stroked his chin, pondering, ’So this person has come too...’
This person in the gray robe, he knew him as well—it was actually Zhan Tu!
However, both were extremely cautious, and once inside the private room, they immediately set up another layer of barriers, making Fang Xi unaware of what the two ultimately traded.
But Zhan Tu, a fellow who had recently advanced to Foundation Establishment, was actually prepared to bid on a late-stage Foundation Establishment refined corpse, his wealth indeed exceedingly substantial.
’Has he... found some fortune amid the ruins on Jade Island recently?’
’Quite the fortunate lad, beginning to have some sort of destined child’s air about him.’
Fang Xi pondered inwardly while keeping any hint of a change from his expression, continuing to preside over the exchange meeting.
"Next up it’s my turn again... I’ll offer three second-tier Prohibition-breaking Talismans then. I still have three sets left and wish to exchange them for some spirit materials..."
Fang Xi listed several spirit medicines that were hundreds of years old and some spirit materials he was short of, attracting waves of Foundation Establishment cultivators to continuously bid.
After all, with the ruins above Jade Island now full of prohibitions, even though second-tier Prohibition-breaking Talismans were precious, using them in the right place might yield a return tenfold or a hundredfold!
After a few rounds, the exchange meeting gradually drew to a close.
Even though this exchange meeting had rather high standards, there were still a few who did not manage to purchase their desired items.
"Next... will be the free discussion session. If any Sir or Madam wishes to leave, you may proceed to different passageways... Just keep going, and you will be sent out of Dragon Fish Island from different directions."
Fang Xi lifted the array prohibition, allowing those at the Foundation Establishment stage to leave as they pleased.
Of course, there were also those who were familiar with each other or those who had secretly made deals earlier, and they did not leave immediately but went into private rooms to trade separately.
He paused in his steps and also entered one of the private rooms.
Soon after, the door of the private room opened, and the green-skirted female cultivator, with a manner seductive and charming, entered gracefully, "Mr. Fang’s previous Divine Consciousness Transmission really took me by surprise... Isn’t the top-notch Wooden Element cultivation technique not enough for you?"
"I have some interest in researching cultivation techniques and secret skills; it’s just for reference..."
Fang Xi replied indifferently.
"Well, it’s not my concern, but what do you plan to offer to impress me, Sir?"
The woman in the green ruqun had eyes as if laced with hooks, obviously a practitioner of Charm Skills.
Unfortunately for her, Fang Xi’s Divine Consciousness was too powerful, and her skills were utterly useless on him, even giving him the chance to take advantage of her attempts.
Hearing her words, he simply smiled and answered, "Naturally, it’s an ’Origin Pill’!"
"Tsk, tsk..."
The woman in the ruqun seemed to have guessed this already, but upon seeing the pill, was still somewhat surprised, "I’ve heard that Dragon Fish Island had some conflicts with You Chong from Yiling Valley because of a ’Pill Energy Vines’, and it seems it’s true... And your Alchemy Skill seems not as mediocre as it appears on ordinary days..."
Now that Fang Xi had traded two pills, in the eyes of the female cultivator, he must be keeping one for himself since his current public cultivation level was still mid-stage Foundation Establishment.
"You only need to answer whether you will make the trade or not."
Fang Xi said with a frown, clearly displeased.
The woman in the ruqun smiled charmingly and handed over a jade slip.
With his Divine Consciousness entering the slip, his expression slightly eased, "Indeed, it is the ’Green Wood Longevity Skills’ with eighteen layers..."
"The trade is complete, and it’s about time for me to take my leave... Just a little reminder for you, Sir: You Chong is not simple, and it seems he may be in cahoots with demon cultivators in secret," the woman in the ruqun said with a light laugh, leaving the private room.
Fang Xi watched the woman’s retreating figure, but he couldn’t help but fall silent.