Chapter 239: Son of Destiny (For the Silver Alliance Celebration! )
Chapter 239: Son of Destiny (For the Silver Alliance Celebration! )
After taking out the 'Chongyuan Pill' and exchanging it back from Ouyang Zhen's hand for the 'Withered Glory Chant' cultivation method, Fang Xi's Divine Consciousness immediately entered it. By comparing it with the Core Formation information he had on hand, he could basically confirm its authenticity.
Moreover, secret arts like 'Withered Glory Mystic Light' were also on it. This meant Ouyang Zhen hadn't tricked him, and his sincerity was quite sufficient.
'Who would have thought. . . the cultivation method for my Core Formation stage would also be obtained from White Peace Immortal City. . . '
Fang Xi sat back down, feeling quite a bit of emotion in his heart.
And Ouyang Zhen, having also confirmed the authenticity of the pill, smiled slightly and tossed it to Yuan Feihong.
After Fang Xi was seated, Ruan Xing Ling chuckled softly and gracefully stepped up to the front stage: "Fellow Daoists, this concubine has a 'Foundation Establishment Pill' and wishes to exchange it for a piece of 'Nine-Tone Silk Bamboo' spiritual material, at least eight feet long. . ."
Fang Xi raised an eyebrow.
This 'Nine-Tone Silk Bamboo' was a peak second-order material, even capable of serving as material for some less demanding magical treasures.
"Eight feet of Nine-Tone Silk Bamboo, that's too much. Its value could already rival some third-order spiritual materials. How about five feet of it? I can supplement the rest with a 'Seven-Aperture Stone'. This stone is also an excellent material for crafting sound-wave type spirit artifacts."
A Foundation Establishment cultivator inquired.
"A Seven-Aperture Stone? That could work. Please allow me to appraise it first. Of course, I will also hand over the Foundation Establishment Pill for you to appraise."
Ruan Xing Ling glanced around, seeing that no one else was bidding, and agreed.
"Let me state the unpleasant facts upfront. This 'Seven-Aperture Stone' of mine weighs three catties and six taels. Ordinarily, the combined value of these two spiritual items is almost equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Pill. However, with quite a few Golden Jade Ganoderma appearing in Myriad Islands Lake recently, the price of Foundation Establishment Pills has to drop a bit. Fellow Daoist must compensate me with some spirit stones, otherwise, I will not agree to this trade!"
The cultivator declared loudly, only then handing over two boxes containing spiritual materials to Ruan Xing Ling.
However, this picky attitude ironically indicated that this person wanted the transaction to succeed.
Ultimately, Ruan Xing Ling was quite satisfied with the quality of the spiritual materials, supplemented with a few hundred spirit stones, and completed this transaction with that cultivator.
After Ruan Xing Ling stepped down, Liu San Qi impatiently stepped forward: "I have a Foundation Establishment Pill and wish to exchange it for a portion of 'Essence of a Hundred Herbs'. . ."
Unfortunately, no one responded this time.
Liu San Qi asked three times in a row, but could only helplessly sit back down.
In such exchange meetings, not every cultivator could achieve their desires.
Fang Xi sat upright in the main seat, like a tiger entrenched in its territory, watching one Foundation Establishment cultivator after another exchange various spiritual materials, cultivation methods, spirit stones, talismans. . .
There were even other prices, such as terms for assisting in combat or even killing, requiring both parties to discuss in detail in a private cubicle. . .
Before long, it was the turn of the last few individuals.
A Foundation Establishment cultivator wearing a jade-colored long robe, with a voice as clear as a youth's, generously approached the front stage.
Fang Xi and the others couldn't help but perk up.
After all, this person emanated the powerful aura of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, surely possessing some good items.
The jade-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator chuckled, and without further ado, he slapped his storage pouch.
A wave of corpse stench mixed with an indescribable odor spread out.
Subsequently, an Iron-Armored Corpse landed on the platform.
"Refined Corpse? Demonic Cultivator?"
A Foundation Establishment cultivator exclaimed.
"Heh heh. . . What's wrong? Did the Dragon Fish Island Master say demonic cultivators weren't allowed to trade here?"
The jade-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator's face was covered by a faint, shimmering light, obscuring his true features, making him one of the few individuals Fang Xi couldn't quite see through. He was now smiling faintly as he looked at Fang Xi.
"Well. . . where there's no prohibition, it's permissible. . . I had an oversight before and didn't state that demonic cultivators were forbidden from entering or leaving. Fellow Daoist can naturally conduct transactions."
Fang Xi replied with a hearty laugh: "I see that your Flying Corpse seems extraordinary. It appears to be at the late Foundation Establishment stage. . ."
"Fellow Daoist has good eyesight."
The jade-robed demonic cultivator let out a hearty laugh and formed a hand seal.
On the ash-black face of the Iron-Armored Corpse, a pair of bloodthirsty eyes suddenly burst forth with cold light, and its entire body erupted with extremely powerful magical energy fluctuations, indeed appearing to be at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
This scene caused the Foundation Establishment cultivators present to slightly change their expressions and even reveal looks of interest.
If one could enslave a Flying Corpse at the late Foundation Establishment stage, it would undoubtedly be an extremely powerful trump card. Whether used for exploration or kept as a family or sect's hidden foundation, it would be excellent.
Even the few orthodox Foundation Establishment cultivators had flickering eyes, lost in thought.
"This Flying Corpse is my painstaking creation, named 'Flying Yaksha'; it possesses a few more divine abilities than ordinary Flying Corpses. . . As long as one refines this 'Corpse Controlling Tablet', they can manipulate it at will, without fear of backlash."
The jade-robed demonic fiend then took out a blood-red wooden tablet, seemingly dyed with fresh blood, resembling a spirit tablet, and said with a chuckle, "My demands aren't high. I'll accept anything from second-order formations, Foundation Establishment Pills, Breaking Restriction Talismans. . . even spirit stones. Everyone, give me your prices, and I'll trade with the highest bidder."
"Heh heh. . . if this concubine isn't mistaken. . . this Flying Corpse seems to be the former Grand Elder of the Three Flowers Martial Arts Hall from the State of Mu?"
The female cultivator in the green ruqun skirt stared at the refined corpse for a few moments, then suddenly chuckled: "Back then, this Grand Elder mysteriously vanished without a trace, causing quite a stir in the State of Mu. . . The Three Flowers Martial Arts Hall and the Green Wood Sect have a close relationship. It's said that this Grand Elder was once a registered disciple of a Green Wood Sect Core Formation Old Ancestor. . ."
"What?"
The Foundation Establishment cultivators who were just about to bid were all greatly astonished.
They meticulously examined the Flying Yaksha. Although its features had changed considerably, now ash-faced and fanged, subtly, however, there were indeed those with extensive knowledge, who actually recognized it.
"What audacity! Aren't you intentionally trying to frame us?"
Li Ru Jian was almost tempted, now feeling utterly humiliated and enraged, he shouted: "This refined corpse carries such immense trouble! Dragon Fish Island Master, what are you waiting for? Quickly apprehend this person and bring them to the Green Wood Sect!"
“Alas. . . ”
Fang Xi pressed a hand to his forehead, then said grimly: "This Island Master has already said, once you enter this island, all grievances are dissolved!"
"Tsk tsk. . . such courage. This concubine thinks highly of you."
The female cultivator in the green ruqun skirt praised.
"Alas. . . " The jade-robed demonic cultivator sighed, then also said: "The Island Master truly possesses grand spirit. . . I wonder if you are interested in this refined corpse? I can sell it to you at a low price. . . With so many fellow Daoists present as witnesses, there will only be minor trouble afterwards, which I presume the Island Master can handle."
"I am not skilled in the path of refining corpses. . ."
Fang Xi regretfully shook his head: "Although Fellow Daoist's refined corpse is good, it will have to find another master. . ."
"This item. . . I want it."
Just then, a grey-robed masked figure suddenly spoke.
His aura was merely at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and he hadn't spoken much before, his presence was very weak.
His sudden utterance at this moment was quite earth-shattering.
"Oh?"
A sharp glint flashed in the jade-robed demonic cultivator's eyes: "What price do you offer?"
"Let's discuss it in the private room!"
The grey-robed figure stood up and went to the private room with the jade-robed demonic cultivator.
Fang Xi gazed at the figure's retreating back, then rubbed his chin, deep in thought: 'This person actually came as well. . . '
He knew this grey-robed figure as well; it was Zhan Tu!
However, both individuals were exceptionally cautious. After entering the private room, they immediately set up another layer of barrier, leaving Fang Xi unaware of what the two ultimately traded.
But Zhan Tu, a youngster who had only recently advanced to Foundation Establishment, was actually able to make such a grand gesture, preparing to acquire a late-stage Foundation Establishment refined corpse. His assets must truly be incredibly abundant.
'This is. . . did he find some fortune in the Emerald Island ruins? '
'Truly a good lad. He has a certain aura of a Son of Destiny about him. '
Fang Xi mused in his heart, continuing to preside over the exchange meeting without the slightest change in his expression.
"Next, it's my turn again. . . I'll offer three second-order Breaking Restriction Talismans then. I have three more sets of these talismans to exchange for some spiritual materials. . ."
Fang Xi listed several spiritual herbs that were hundreds of years old, as well as a few spiritual materials he lacked, attracting waves of Foundation Establishment cultivators to continuously shout bids.
After all, the Emerald Island ruins were currently filled with restrictions everywhere. Although second-order Breaking Restriction Talismans were precious, if used in the right place, they could yield ten or even a hundred times the return!
After several rounds, the exchange meeting gradually came to an end.
Although the scale of this exchange was quite high, there were still a few who hadn't acquired their desired items.
"Next. . . is the free exchange segment. Fellow Daoists, if you wish to leave, you can also proceed to different passages. . . By continuing through, you will be sent out of Dragon Fish Island from various directions."
Fang Xi opened the formation restrictions, allowing these Foundation Establishment cultivators to leave at will.
Of course, some who were acquainted or who had secretly arranged transactions earlier did not leave immediately, but instead found private rooms to conduct their transactions.
He paused, and likewise entered a private room.
Not long after, the door to the private room opened, and the captivating female cultivator in the green skirt gracefully walked in: "Fellow Daoist Fang's Divine Consciousness transmission earlier truly startled this concubine. . . Was that top-tier wood-attribute cultivation method not enough?"
"I merely have some interest in researching cultivation methods and secret arts, just for reference. . ."
Fang Xi replied indifferently.
"Well, it's none of this concubine's business anyway. But what do you intend to offer to move this concubine?"
The eyes of the female cultivator in the green ruqun skirt seemed to hold hooks, clearly indicating she had cultivated a charm art.
Unfortunately, Fang Xi's Divine Consciousness was too strong, so this tactic had no effect on him whatsoever. Instead, her seductive efforts were for naught. . .
Hearing this, he merely smiled and replied: "Naturally, it's a 'Chongyuan Pill'!"
"Tsk tsk. . ."
The female cultivator in the ruqun skirt seemed to have guessed already, but upon seeing the pill, she was still a little surprised: "This concubine heard that Dragon Fish Island had a conflict with You Chong of the Ethereal Valley Sect due to a 'Dan Yuan Vine'. It seems this matter is true. . . And Fellow Daoist's alchemy skills don't seem to be as they usually appear. . ."
Fang Xi had only exchanged two pills so far. In the female cultivator's eyes, he would naturally still keep one for his own use. After all, Fang Xi's apparent cultivation was still at the mid Foundation Establishment stage.
"Fellow Daoist only needs to answer whether you'll trade or not."
Fang Xi frowned, displeased.
The female cultivator in the ruqun skirt smiled charmingly and handed over a jade slip.
His Divine Consciousness entered it, and his expression softened slightly: "It truly is the 'Azure Wood Longevity Art' of eighteen layers. . ."
"The transaction is complete, and this concubine should take her leave. . . Just a word of caution to Fellow Daoist: You Chong is not simple, and seems to have secret dealings with demonic cultivators."
The female cultivator in the ruqun skirt chuckled softly and walked out of the private room.
Fang Xi watched the woman's retreating figure and couldn't help but fall silent.
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