The shop's main doors slowly opened, adorned with festive decorations, presenting a joyous scene.
Two rows of Battle Puppets, clad in black armor, emerged from within, their Rank 5 status drawing the attention of passersby.
These Battle Puppets lined up neatly on either side of the shop entrance, like two sturdy barriers, maintaining order and safeguarding the shop's security.
Outside the shop, a string of firecrackers suddenly exploded, their crisp crackling reverberating in the air, creating a cheerful and festive atmosphere.
Passing pedestrians stopped to watch, and some were even so drawn by this unique opening ceremony that they couldn't help but move closer.
Liu Yalan, dressed in magnificent attire, stood at the shop's entrance and, with numerous shop assistants, loudly proclaimed, “Li's Treasure Pavilion Grand Opening Sale! All items in the shop, whether Spiritual Artifacts, Talismans, or Puppets, are 15% off today! Welcome everyone to come in and browse!”
Liu Yalan’s voice was clear and resonant, cutting through the crowd’s noise and reaching the ears of every passerby.
Upon hearing such a large discount, many in the crowd's eyes lit up, showing considerable interest, and they began to whisper among themselves.
“Strange, wasn't this shop originally Liu Family's Spiritual Material Shop? Why has it changed to Li's Treasure Pavilion?” someone asked in confusion.
“You wouldn't know this, but Shopkeeper Liu is a truly capable person.
It's just a pity the Liu Family isn't up to par.
Perhaps she was valued by the Li Family and kept on!”
“Who is this Li Family? Is it the Li Family from Heavenly Deer Island?”
“I don't know that!”
“15% off is a great opportunity, let's go! Let's go in and take a look!”
…
The crowd buzzed with discussions, endlessly speculating about the power behind Li's Treasure Pavilion.
However, Li's Treasure Pavilion's grand display and the opening discounts immediately attracted a crowd, who surged into the shop, curiously examining the various goods inside.
Liu Yalan and her shop assistants enthusiastically stepped forward to guide the customers entering the shop, and the entire shop fell into a busy and lively atmosphere.
The vast shop was filled with dozens of shelves, each neatly categorized with various High Grade spiritual items: Spirit Swords, armor, powerful Rank 5 Talismans, and various types of Battle Puppets, causing customers entering the shop to widen their eyes, full of desire.
“How much does this Rank 5 Spirit Sword cost? It must be a lot of Spirit Stones!”
“Senior, this is a Rank 5 – Red Lotus Spirit Sword, priced at 30,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones.
However, for our grand opening sale today, you only need to pay 25,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones to take it home!”
“Oh my, the sword is good, but the price is too expensive!”
“Senior is joking.
This sword is primarily refined from Red Lotus Karmic Fire and Heavenly Flame Gold Stone.
The spiritual materials used are quite rare and not cheap; the refining cost is simply that high!”
“Indeed! Unfortunately, this old man cannot afford it.
Shopkeeper, how much does this Rank 4 Spirit Sword cost?!”
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“What kind of Talisman is this? Its power is quite extraordinary!”
“Senior, this is a Five-Rank Body Fixing Lightning Prison Talisman.
The power of this Talisman can easily fix a Venerable Deity Transformation for thirty breaths.”
“Tsk tsk, it can even fix a Venerable Deity Transformation? Amazing!”
“This Talisman is drawn using Rank 5 Thunder Roc hide.
One costs 3,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones… For this grand opening sale, Senior, would you like to get one?”
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“Miss, what material is this Battle Puppet refined from? Its starry, speckled appearance is quite extraordinary!” A Nascent Soul cultivator stood before a shelf, carefully examining one of the Battle Puppets and asking curiously.
“Senior, you truly have sharp eyes.
This is precisely a Battle Puppet refined from our Li's Treasure Pavilion's rank 5 star wood.
The body of this Puppet cannot be broken by an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator,” Xue'er explained patiently from the side.
“Oh? That powerful?” The Nascent Soul cultivator showed a surprised expression.
“Yes, star wood is an extremely rare Rank 5 spiritual material.
The Puppets refined from it are not only incredibly tough but also possess powerful offensive and defensive capabilities.
This is also a unique secret technique of our Li's Treasure Pavilion,” Xue'er said proudly.
“Amazing, amazing!” The Nascent Soul cultivator nodded repeatedly, his eyes gleaming with envy.
He reached out and touched the Battle Puppet's body, as if feeling its powerful aura and texture.
Other Nascent Soul cultivators were also attracted, gathering around to observe and inquire.
However, when they learned the prices of the various High Grade spiritual items, each one revealed a look of embarrassment due to their limited funds, feeling immense envy but constrained by their financial limits, they could only back away.
Watching the reactions of these Nascent Soul cultivators, Xue'er couldn't help but admire Li Mu even more.
Many of these spiritual items were personally refined by Lord Li, each a masterpiece.
These Nascent Soul customers, without some background and with fewer Spirit Stones in their pockets, simply couldn't afford them.
The spiritual items sold by Li's Treasure Pavilion all possessed spiritual power of Rank 3 or higher, usable only by Cultivators at the Golden Core Realm or above.
Some Foundation Establishment Cultivators, after entering Li's Treasure Pavilion, consciously withdrew.
“Seniors, the Spirit Pills and Spiritual Artifacts sold at our Li's Treasure Pavilion are all carefully selected High Grade items, hence the slightly higher prices.
However, besides accepting Spirit Stone transactions, our shop also accepts exchanges for spiritual materials and spiritual items.
If any Seniors have valuable spiritual items that they no longer need, feel free to bring them for a trade with us.”
Saying this, Xue'er took out a stack of white Jade Slips from her bosom and distributed them one by one to the customers present.
“This is our spiritual item acquisition catalog.
Please examine it carefully, Seniors.”
The Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators took the Jade Slips and immediately extended their Divine Sense to browse them.
“The acquisition price for Rank 5 Star Cloud Stone is so high!
It's a pity I had one before but accidentally sold it,” a Nascent Soul cultivator lamented.
“Heavenly Void Spirit Crystal, Fu You Spirit Jade, Spirit Heaven Earth Pouch… Each of these spiritual materials is incredibly rare; I've never even seen them!” another Golden Core cultivator showed an amazed expression.
“Miss, I have a lump of Nine Li Soil here.
How much will you buy it for? What kind of Spiritual Artifact can I exchange it for?” A white-haired old man took out a lump of yellowish-brown spiritual material and asked Xue'er.
Nine Li Soil.
Xue'er carefully examined it, then a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.
“Senior, if you wish to sell this spiritual material, please follow me this way, where a professional Spirit Appraiser will evaluate it.” Xue'er made an inviting gesture and led the way.
The white-haired Nascent Soul cultivator followed closely.
Soon, Xue'er introduced him to Li Mu behind the counter, smiling as she said, “Master Li, this Senior wishes to transfer a piece of Nine Li Soil.
Please take a look.”
“Alright! I'll attend to him, you go get busy!” Li Mu smiled and nodded, looking at Xue'er and instructing her.
Xue'er smiled sweetly at Li Mu and turned to continue attending to customers.
Xue'er really enjoyed this job, dealing with different customers, feeling their different emotions, and not having to stay on the island all day, constantly cultivating in seclusion.
The white-haired Nascent Soul cultivator glanced at this fellow Spirit Appraiser, somewhat surprised by Li Mu's youth, but he still held up the Nine Li Soil in his hand and asked with concern, “Fellow Daoist, please give me an appraisal for this Rank 6 - Nine Li Soil.”
“Fellow Daoist, you've had this Nine Li Soil for quite some time, haven't you?
And it wasn't stored properly, so quite a bit of its spirituality has been lost!” Li Mu smiled slightly, looking at the white-haired Fellow Daoist and responding.
“Uh! That's true.
This item was passed down from my ancestors.
I don't know its current value.
Can it be exchanged for a Rank 5 Spiritual Artifact?” the white-haired old man asked with concern.
“Sorry, Fellow Daoist, this piece of Nine Li Soil is too small in quantity.
It cannot be exchanged for a Rank 5 Low Grade Spiritual Artifact.
I can only appraise it at 5,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones,” Li Mu thought for a moment and appraised it.
Upon hearing this, a hint of secret delight flashed in the white-haired old man's eyes.
This piece of Nine Li Soil couldn't be appraised for this price at Wanbao Pavilion, only around 3,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones.
This Li's Treasure Pavilion truly is honest.
“Fellow Daoist, I have more here.
Adding these, can it be exchanged for a Rank 5 Spiritual Artifact?”
The white-haired old man then took out a large lump of Nine Li Soil from his storage ring, about three or four times the size of the previous one, and looked at Li Mu with anticipation.
Li Mu's eyes lit up slightly, and he said with a smile, “Fellow Daoist, if you still have Nine Li Soil, feel free to bring it out.
This current quantity can only be exchanged for a Rank 5 Low Grade Spiritual Artifact.
Why not go all the way and exchange for a Rank 5 High Grade Spiritual Artifact?
If properly nurtured, it might even have a chance to advance to a six-tier spirit treasure!”
Upon hearing this, the white-haired old man's heart pounded.
After much hesitation, he gritted his teeth and took out a lump of Nine Li Soil with an even richer color: “Fellow Daoist, I want to exchange it for that Heavenly Shield Spirit Void Armor.
Adding this lump of Nine Li Soil, it should be enough, right?!”
“Enough!
Please wait a moment; I'll have someone fetch the Spiritual Artifact.” Li Mu nodded happily and instructed the Puppet serving nearby to retrieve the Spiritual Artifact.
Before long, the Puppet approached slowly, holding a tray.
On the tray lay a silver-glowing spiritual armor, precisely the Heavenly Shield Spirit Void Armor requested by the white-haired old man.
“Fellow Daoist, if there are no issues, let's proceed with the exchange!” Li Mu looked at the other party, smiled slightly, and gestured with a smile.
The white-haired old man happily handed the Nine Li Soil in his hand to Li Mu.
Li Mu took the Nine Li Soil and had the Puppet hand the tray to the other party.
The white-haired old man took the Heavenly Shield Spirit Void Armor, examined it carefully, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
He thought to himself, “This transaction is truly worthwhile.
I never thought a six-tier spirit treasure could be exchanged for a Rank 5 High Grade Spiritual Artifact!”
Li Mu examined the Nine Li Soil, also feeling secretly pleased.
He would definitely not lose out in this transaction.
The cost of refining a Rank 5 Spiritual Artifact was far below its market price.
Being able to exchange for so much Nine Li Soil was completely worth it.
If only the quantity were a bit more, it would be even better, otherwise, it wouldn't even be enough for planting High Grade spiritual plants.
“Fellow Daoist, if you still have extra Nine Li Soil, you are welcome to come again next time.
Our shop not only has top-grade Spiritual Artifacts and Spirit Treasures, but also Rank 5 Spirit Pills: Bodhi Pill, Spirit Awakening Pill, Creation Pill… Rank 5 Talismans: Jade Green Spirit Summoning Talisman, Lightning Prison Talisman… and Battle Puppets.
Most of them can meet your needs,” Li Mu smiled slightly, looking at the white-haired old man.
Upon hearing this, the white-haired old man, who had just acquired the Heavenly Shield Spirit Void Armor, couldn't help but show a bitter smile.
He wanted all the things Li Mu mentioned, but alas, his financial resources were limited.
Where would he get so much Nine Li Soil to exchange for them?!
The white-haired old man couldn't help but be curious about the power behind Li's Treasure Pavilion, wondering where it came from.
They were truly wealthy and powerful, able to gather so many Great Masters of skill.
“Good, good, I'll come again if I have the chance next time.” Noticing that Shopkeeper Liu was bringing another Fellow Daoist over, the white-haired old man quickly got up and bid farewell.
Liu Yalan led a Transformation God cultivator to Li Mu, introducing him meaningfully, “Master Li, this Senior Lin wishes to exchange for the shop's most prized treasure.
Please take a look at the spiritual materials he has provided.”
“Alright! Senior, please take a seat!” Li Mu nodded, watching Liu Yalan bring over the red-haired Transformation God cultivator, and politely gestured.
Liu Yalan bowed to Li Mu and the Transformation God cultivator, then turned and left.
The red-haired Transformation God cultivator sat down opposite Li Mu as instructed.
“Junior – Li Mu, may I know your esteemed name, Senior?” Li Mu smiled at the other party and asked politely.
“This old man – Lin Xuan, Daoist name: Venerable Blazing Flame,” the Transformation God cultivator replied with a smile.
“That girl is very respectful towards you.
Did you open this Treasure Firm?” Venerable Blazing Flame scrutinized Li Mu, looking him up and down, then suddenly asked.
“Senior is joking.
Junior is merely one of the managers.
May I ask what spiritual materials Senior wishes to use to exchange for that most prized treasure?!” Li Mu casually brushed him off, changing the subject, and asked with a smile.
“I wish to exchange for that Rank 6 - Crimson Sky Flame Blade.
These are the spiritual materials I've collected and treasured over a thousand years.
See if they are enough; if not, I'll think of another way,” Venerable Blazing Flame handed Li Mu a storage bracelet, saying somewhat apologetically.
Li Mu took the storage bracelet, his Divine Sense probing inside, counting the quantity and assessing the quality one by one.
Although the spiritual materials in the storage bracelet were diverse, most were not of high Rank, with Rank 4 and 5 being the majority.
However, this Transformation God cultivator was indeed a collector.
Li Mu found quite a few High Grade spiritual plant seeds in the storage bracelet, three mature Thousand-Year Fire Ganoderma that had borne fruit, five Rank 6 - Fire Flame Spirit Fruits… These several High Grade spiritual plants could indirectly yield many spiritual seeds.
Li Mu's heart stirred, but he remained calm on the surface.
Li Mu roughly estimated the total value of the spiritual materials in the storage bracelet and looked at Venerable Blazing Flame with a frown.
“Senior, the Rank 6 Crimson Sky Flame Blade uses eleven types of fire-elemental Rank 6 spiritual materials, all of which are rare items of superior quality.
It was meticulously refined by a Grandmaster Refiner, with a success rate of less than one-third.
This artifact is extremely rare.
Including the discount, I estimate its value at around 150,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones.
If sent to an Auction, 200,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones would not be a problem!”
“Senior, the vast majority of the spiritual materials in your bracelet are Rank 4 and 5 spiritual materials.
There are only three Rank 6 spiritual materials and no Rank 7 spiritual materials.
I estimate their total value at 50,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones… The value difference between the two is too great; I'm afraid the exchange cannot be made!”
Li Mu looked at Venerable Blazing Flame with a troubled expression, speaking truthfully.
Upon hearing this, Venerable Blazing Flame looked at Li Mu with a satisfied smile, immediately developing a good impression of this Spirit Appraiser.
This fellow's appraisal was very fair, unlike the black-hearted Wanbao Pavilion.
At Wanbao Pavilion, a Rank 6 High Grade Spirit Treasure would cost at least 200,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones, while the spiritual materials in his storage bracelet would probably only sell for 30,000 to 40,000 High-Grade Spirit Stones.
“Very good, I am very satisfied with the price given by Li's Treasure Pavilion.
Now, take a look at this item, how about it!” Venerable Blazing Flame looked at Li Mu and took out a spiritual item.
Li Mu's eyes immediately lit up.
His Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits activated, and its attribute information instantly appeared before him. (End of Chapter)
