Seeing this, Li Mu smiled faintly, reaching out to stop the Old stallholder's movements, and said, "Fellow Daoist, don't rush. I naturally know this bead is extraordinary. Fifty thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones is indeed a joke. However, the spiritual light of this bead is dim, and its value has been greatly discounted. Although I am interested, I will not blindly bid. Why don't you offer a realistic price? If I can afford it, how about we make the deal?"
Hearing this, the Old stallholder's expression softened slightly, his eyes flickering, seemingly weighing Li Mu's words.
A moment later, the Old stallholder sighed and nodded, "Fellow Daoist's words are reasonable. Fine, since Fellow Daoist is interested, I'll offer a realistic price: one million High-Grade Spirit Stones. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"
Li Mu frowned slightly. Obtaining this item for one million High-Grade Spirit Stones would indeed be a great bargain. However, he was in urgent need of both High-Grade Spirit Stones and even more High-Grade Spirit Stones, as he needed to purchase a large quantity of high-level Materials for setting up Formations and for Cultivation. Spirit Stones were not his most abundant resource at the moment. He had quite a few Medicinal Pills and high-level Spiritual Artifacts in his possession. Bartering would be the best strategy.
At this point, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Li Mu's mouth, and he slowly spoke, "Fellow Daoist, one million High-Grade Spirit Stones is no small sum. However, my current Spirit Stone reserves are not abundant, but I have quite a few Medicinal Pills and rare Materials. I wonder if Fellow Daoist would be willing to trade items?"
A hint of surprise flashed in the Old stallholder's eyes, then he quickly regained his composure and asked curiously, "Oh? What does Fellow Daoist wish to trade?"
Li Mu smiled faintly, flipped his palm, and took out an exquisite jade bottle from his tianxuan ring. The bottle was crystal clear. He slightly opened the jade bottle's lid, and a wisp of clear fragrance wafted out, revealing a Medicinal Pill lying quietly inside, emitting a faint luster.
"Dao Pill! What kind of Dao Medicine is this?" The Old stallholder's eyes widened, and he looked up at Li Mu in disbelief, asking eagerly.
Li Mu smiled faintly, quickly resealed the Medicinal Pill bottle, and transmitted a message, introducing, "Inside this Medicinal Pill bottle is a Seven-Rank Dao Pill - Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill). This Medicinal Pill can increase the success rate of a Void Refining Cultivator condensing a Law Domain by thirty to fifty percent, offering immeasurable assistance when Breaking through a Bottleneck."
Upon hearing this, the Old stallholder's breathing involuntarily hitched, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. As a Void Refining Cultivator, the Old stallholder naturally understood the rarity and power of a Seven-Rank Dao Pill, especially a top-tier Medicinal Pill like the Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill) that targets Void Refining Cultivators, which is even rarer to come by. He never expected that Li Mu would take out such a precious Medicinal Pill to exchange for a Water Moon Spirit Pearl that seemed to have dim spiritual light.
"Fellow Daoist, you're willing to exchange this Medicinal Pill for my Water Moon Spirit Pearl! Deal, I'll exchange it!" The Old stallholder reached out to take the Medicinal Pill bottle from Li Mu's hand, saying eagerly.
He had been in Void Refining for hundreds of Years, yet he dared not condense a Law Domain because the resources required for condensing a Law Domain were too vast and the risk extremely high. A slight mistake could lead to the loss of his Cultivation, or even his death.
And this Seven-Rank Dao Pill - Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill), which could increase the success rate of condensing a Law Domain by thirty to fifty percent, was undoubtedly a heaven-sent Opportunity for him.
However, Li Mu merely smiled faintly, retracted his hand slightly, avoiding the Old stallholder's eagerly outstretched hand, and said, "Fellow Daoist, don't rush. This Medicinal Pill is incredibly precious, and its value far exceeds that of the Water Moon Spirit Pearl, which is worth a million High-Grade Spirit Stones. Taking it out for trade requires careful consideration. However, since Fellow Daoist is so interested in this Medicinal Pill, why don't we discuss it further?"
The Old stallholder's expression stiffened. He realized that his eagerness just now had been a bit out of line. He quickly calmed himself and said, "Fellow Daoist is absolutely right, I was too abrupt. So, Fellow Daoist, what else do you think I need to add to match the value of this Medicinal Pill, besides the Water Moon Spirit Pearl?"
"That depends on Fellow Daoist, and whether you have any other good things!" Li Mu's gaze swept over the Spiritual Artifacts displayed on the stall, indicating, "I am only interested in high-level Materials. Whether it's finished Spiritual Artifacts or high-level Spirit Medicine, although precious, they are not what I urgently need."
Upon hearing this, the Old stallholder frowned slightly, clearly somewhat troubled. Although his stall had many Materials, most were ordinary five-rank or six-rank goods. High-level Materials above seven-rank were few and far between, let alone rare items that could match a Seven-Rank Dao Pill - Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill).
The Old stallholder pondered for a moment, then a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and took out an ancient wooden box from his storage ring. The surface of the wooden box was carved with complex runes, subtly emitting an ancient aura, clearly indicating its age.
"Fellow Daoist, I obtained this item Years ago in a ruin. Although I don't know its specific use, I can feel the powerful spiritual energy contained within it. It is definitely not an ordinary item," the Old stallholder said as he took out the wooden box, with a hint of reluctance, indicating.
Li Mu examined it carefully and found that the runes on the wooden box were an ancient Seal Formation, clearly designed to preserve the treasure within.
As he spoke, the Old stallholder formed a hand Seal to unseal the wooden box. He opened the wooden box, and inside, a palm-sized azure crystal lay. A faint azure glow flowed across the crystal's surface, as if it contained vitality and life, giving off a fresh and ethereal feeling.
Li Mu's gaze sharpened, and his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits instantly activated. The properties of the azure crystal clearly appeared in his eyes.
【Azure Nether Profound Crystal (Fragment)】
【Rank: eighth order spirit material】
【Characteristics: Vitality Nourishment (Fragment), Innate Spiritual Charm (Fragment), Law Imprint (Fragment), Ancient Rhyme Inheritance (Sealed) Azure glow contained, Profound Qi flowing, Condensing Spirit and Forging Soul】
【Status: Spirit Origin Incomplete, Spirituality Undisplayed.】
【A fragment of Azure Nether Profound Crystal, born from an ancient Spiritual Vein and nurtured by heaven and earth. It contains vitality and spiritual charm. If its mysteries can be comprehended, one can grasp the power of the Law of Vitality and even draw upon the Heaven and Earth Spirit Origin for one's own use. This crystal has undergone the baptism of Years, and is filled with the power of Years, causing its spiritual charm to be incomplete. It requires special means to complete its Spirituality before its power can be restored.】
Li Mu's heart trembled. This azure crystal was actually an eighth order spirit material, and it was also an Azure Nether Profound Crystal formed by heaven and earth during ancient times! If he could comprehend its mysteries, it would be of immeasurable help to his Cultivation and Formation Dao.
Li Mu suppressed the excitement in his heart, feigning calmness, and asked, "Fellow Daoist, this item is indeed extraordinary."
Seeing Li Mu interested in the Azure Nether Profound Crystal, the Old stallholder felt a slight relief and quickly explained, "Of course, it's just a pity that my Aptitude is limited, and I have never been able to comprehend its mysteries. Today, seeing Fellow Daoist so interested in high-level Materials, I brought it out, hoping to make a deal with Fellow Daoist."
Li Mu nodded, pondered for a moment, and frowned, "Fellow Daoist, although this item is extraordinary, its quantity is limited, and its value cannot be too high. Exchanging the Water Moon Spirit Pearl and this Azure Nether Profound Crystal for my Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill) is still somewhat insufficient!"
Upon hearing this, the Old stallholder's expression changed slightly. He clearly hadn't expected Li Mu to so directly raise the issue of insufficient value, but a Seven-Rank Dao Pill, and specifically the Returning Void Pill that he needed, was not to be missed.
The Old stallholder said helplessly, "Fellow Daoist, I have no other high-level Materials. You can take whatever you like from these on the stall."
Li Mu's gaze swept over the Old stallholder's stall again, as if searching for something. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, many five-rank Materials and six-rank Spirit Medicine simply did not catch his eye.
A moment later, Li Mu confirmed there were no more bargains to be found on the stall. He looked at the Old stallholder and directly said, "Fellow Daoist, I wonder if that Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow can also be included in this transaction?"
Upon hearing this, the Old stallholder's expression changed slightly. He clearly hadn't expected Li Mu to make such a request. Although Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow was only a seven-rank Material, its rarity and immense value to lightning-attribute Cultivators meant its price was not low.
The Old stallholder hesitated for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded, "Alright, since Fellow Daoist values it so much, then the Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow will be included in the transaction!"
Li Mu smiled faintly, secretly pleased. Although Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow had no direct help for his current Cultivation and Formation arrangements, as a seven-rank lightning-attribute Material, it might come in handy in certain special situations in the future. What's more, the core of this transaction was the Water Moon Spirit Pearl and the Azure Nether Profound Crystal; the Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow was merely icing on the cake.
"Fellow Daoist is truly straightforward. In that case, as Fellow Daoist said, it's a deal!" Li Mu said, handing the Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill) to the Old stallholder, then taking the Water Moon Spirit Pearl, Azure Nether Profound Crystal, and Purple Lightning Crystal Marrow. He carefully examined them, and after confirming they were correct, he placed them into his tianxuan ring.
The Old stallholder took the Medicinal Pill bottle containing the Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill), and a complex expression appeared on his face. This transaction had cost him many rare Materials, but obtaining a Seven-Rank Dao Pill - Gui Xu Dao Pill (Return to Emptiness Dao Pill) was a tremendous Opportunity for him.
The Old stallholder took a deep breath, suppressed the reluctance in his heart, and cupped his hands to Li Mu, saying, "Fellow Daoist, thank you for completing this transaction. If there's an Opportunity in the future, I hope for your continued guidance."
Li Mu smiled faintly, nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist is too polite, we both got what we needed. If fate wills it, we shall meet again."
After speaking, Li Mu turned and left the stall, walking towards other stalls.
Soon, Li Mu moved through the various stalls of the black market, his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits quietly activated. His eyes penetrated the superficial appearance of the Spiritual Artifacts, looking directly at their essence. This allowed him to possess a Wisdom Eye among the many stalls, easily capturing those treasures overlooked by ordinary people.
Li Mu's steps were unhurried, his gaze sharp as he swept over each stall. Most of the Cultivators in the black market looked vigilant, and when trading, they tried to keep their voices low, fearing to attract unnecessary attention.
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Suddenly, Li Mu's gaze lingered on an inconspicuous stall. The Old stallholder was an aged old man with white hair and beard, his face covered with the traces of Years. His stall displayed some seemingly ordinary Materials, and some even had soil on them, like Spirit Medicine freshly dug from a medicinal patch.
Li Mu approached the stall, his gaze falling on a dull gray stone. The stone's surface was rough and lusterless, as if it were just an ordinary mountain rock. However, under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the properties of this stone were extraordinary.
【Profound Yellow Origin Stone】
【Rank: eighth order spirit material】
【Characteristics: Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow, Origin of All Things, Origin of Law, Power of Creation】
【Status: Divine object self-blemished, Spirituality contained, Origin power self-sealed.】
【A fragment of the Profound Yellow Origin Stone, formed by the condensation of Profound Yellow Qi when heaven and earth first opened. It contains the power of creation. The outer layer is attached with a small amount of five-rank yellow vein crystal and yellow face crystal ore. If it can be refined and unsealed, one can comprehend the Law of Earth and draw upon the power of the earth for one's own use. This stone has endured endless Years, its Origin power contained. It requires special means to awaken its Spirituality.】
Li Mu's heart trembled. This seemingly ordinary and mixed with many five-rank Materials, this strange stone was actually another eighth order spirit material—the Profound Yellow Origin Stone! Moreover, it was an Origin Stone formed by the condensation of Profound Yellow Qi when heaven and earth first opened, containing the power of creation, making its value extraordinary. It was exactly one of the high-level Spiritual Artifacts he urgently needed.
Li Mu suppressed the excitement in his heart, maintaining a calm demeanor, and looked at the Old stallholder, directly asking, "Fellow Daoist, how much is this stone?"
The Old stallholder looked up, his cloudy eyes glancing at Li Mu, and said in a hoarse voice, "If Fellow Daoist is interested, how about one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned slightly, feigning hesitation, and said, "One hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones? Fellow Daoist, this five-rank yellow vein crystal doesn't seem to have anything special about it. Fifty thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones is a bit too outrageous."
"Fellow Daoist, you must have misjudged! This is not an ordinary yellow vein crystal, but a six-rank - yellow vein crystal ore!" Although the Old stallholder's voice was hoarse, his tone carried a hint of certainty and confidence. His cloudy eyes narrowed slightly, as if observing Li Mu's reaction.
Li Mu chuckled inwardly. This old man indeed hadn't recognized the true identity of the Profound Yellow Origin Stone, mistaking it for a six-rank yellow vein crystal ore. However, he remained calm on the surface, feigning surprise and saying, "Oh? A six-rank yellow vein crystal ore? What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist?"
The Old stallholder slowly stood up, picked up the dull gray stone from his stall, and gently caressed it, saying, "This stone appears ordinary, but it actually contains the essence of yellow veins, making it a High Grade among six-rank yellow vein crystal ores. If I hadn't personally excavated it from the core of a mine Years ago, I probably wouldn't have been able to identify its Origin."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This Old stallholder indeed hadn't recognized the true identity of the Profound Yellow Origin Stone. He feigned hesitation and said, "Fellow Daoist, even so, although six-rank yellow vein crystal ore is precious, it's mixed with quite a few five-rank yellow vein crystals. One hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones might be a bit too high?"
The Old stallholder frowned and shook his head, "Fellow Daoist, although this stone is a six-rank yellow vein crystal ore, the yellow vein essence it contains is extremely rich, and its value far exceeds ordinary six-rank Materials. One hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones is already my bottom line."
Seeing that the Old stallholder was unwilling to compromise, Li Mu carefully scrutinized the other party, as if he had thought of a trade item that would make the other party compromise and be unable to refuse.
Li Mu transmitted a message to the Old stallholder, saying, "Fellow Daoist, I don't have many Spirit Stones on me, but I have an item that can be used for trade. However, its value far exceeds that of your item. I wonder if we can trade items?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of curiosity flashed in the Old stallholder's cloudy eyes. He tilted his head slightly and responded with a mental transmission, "Oh? What does Fellow Daoist wish to trade?"
Li Mu smiled faintly, flipped his palm, and an exquisite jade bottle quietly appeared in his palm. The bottle was crystal clear, faintly emitting a gentle spiritual light, as if some mysterious power was flowing within it.
Li Mu casually set up an isolation Formation, placed the Medicinal Pill bottle in front of the Old stallholder, and slightly opened the stopper, allowing a small amount of the Spirit Pill's Medicinal Pill power to emanate.
The next moment, a rich Medicinal Pill fragrance instantly permeated the air, invigorating the Old stallholder's spirit. His eyes immediately widened, and a glimmer of light flashed in his cloudy old eyes, filled with greed. (End of Chapter)
