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It was still early. The two afternoon matches had only used three swords, and they were finished in less than half an hour.
The Loose Cultivator Alliance had entered the Final Four, and Half-Dead Bao's investment had paid off this time. According to the rules, the sects in the Final Four could share thirty spots to enter the Otherworldly Secret Realm: the first place would receive ten additional spots, the second place eight, the third place seven, and the fourth place would return five.
The Loose Cultivator Alliance was guaranteed at least five additional spots, which belonged solely to the Scattered Cultivators Alliance Leader. Half-Dead Bao had the authority to allocate these five spots. Without a doubt, this expedition would see at least five experts from Black Wind Stronghold enter.
On the Meeting Platform, several disciples from Wuhua Island were clearing away traces from the arena. The two afternoon duels had left shallow scratches on the stage, with intense sword intent carelessly splashed around. Even the cleaning disciples were reluctant to destroy that primal display of power.
After clearing some debris from the surroundings, the disciples invited a senior from the Golden Core Stage for a brief report. The senior examined the sword marks on the ground, nodded slightly, and then instructed the disciples to dismantle the entire Meeting Platform and take it back to the back mountain.
The Meeting Platform was made up of four nearly ten-meter square giant stones, each one meter thick. Fortunately, they were all cultivators with immense strength, so a dozen disciples easily lifted the giant stones. This original "relic" was extremely beneficial for Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators; many who encountered bottlenecks in their cultivation methods or sword techniques could achieve enlightenment by meditating on these stones, allowing them to break through their limits.
It was not uncommon for battle traces left by extraordinary strong individuals to be preserved and auctioned off at bidding events.
Xu Feng merely glanced at the giant stones and caught a glimpse of sword intent from Seven Swords and Falling Petals Nine Swords; within him, the sword intent of his Golden Attribute Cultivation Method Thousand Miles Kill stirred restlessly.
Xu Feng had only practiced Thousand Miles Kill to its first level and learned four Combat Techniques from its first technique, Ten Steps Kill. This strongest Jinxi sword technique had yet to be showcased in competition; however, Xu Feng sensed that his first level of Thousand Miles Kill would only lead to defeat against Hua Du or Cai Shujun.
Currently, Xu Feng's swordsmanship was at most on par with Chen Ming and Huang Chang. To compete with Hua Du, he would have to use Arrow Meridian for long-range attacks.
The giant stones were quickly taken away, and Xu Feng's inner turmoil calmed down.
Half-Dead Bao praised Xu Feng extravagantly, declaring him unparalleled in this world, saying that Hua Du was only fit to carry his shoes while Cai Shujun was merely there to warm his bed. Half-Dead Bao spoke as if no one else was present, maintaining an utterly normal expression.
After some conversation, Half-Dead Bao left alone; it was unclear whether he was heading to a high-level meeting or attending to other matters.
Wuhua Island offered little in terms of entertainment; the only place for spending money was Fairy Market. Wuhua Island capitalized on this by imposing exorbitant taxes on incoming merchants.
This time, all ten members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance made a grand entrance into Fairy Market, inciting resentment among the eliminated Three Factions. The merchants in Fairy Market had exclusive rights throughout the competition period; during this half-month Immortal Path Conference, only these merchants could operate day and night—if one wished to run an all-night business, they could do so.
With his ability to refine using the Five Elements, Xu Feng no longer rejected using spiritual herbs to enhance his power. Although this method was costly, it was worth it compared to personal strength enhancement; moreover, Xu Feng now possessed Blue and White Porcelain and had access to high-grade materials without fear of lacking spirit stones.
Having advanced to the Final Four, Xu Feng was no longer an unknown figure among the Six Sects. Although he was separated from the Loose Cultivator Alliance, many other disciples recognized him at a glance. When someone approached him with greetings, Xu Feng responded accordingly. There were also disciples from Guiyi Sect who glared at him; Xu Feng naturally ignored them—this was Wuhua Island after all—not their Guiyi Sect; who would dare cause trouble?
This time, Xu Feng's main goal was still the Fifth-Rank Pill. Last night, he had finished using the "Soft Hands" Fifth-Rank Pill. The Sixth-Level elixirs were too precious; they couldn't be bought here, and he didn't dare to purchase them. For someone of Xu Feng's caliber, if he were to frequently use Sixth-Level Elixirs, it would be hard not to attract unwanted attention.
From a distance, Yu Daqian spotted Xu Feng. His shop was small, with a limited selection of goods and relatively low business volume. However, being able to enter Wuhua Island meant that he was a notable figure in this industry; most vendors couldn't afford the rent.
"Yan Daoyou, good to see you again! I heard you advanced to the Final Four; congratulations from Yu Daqian!" Yu Daqian stopped his conversation with a merchant and greeted Yan Da from afar, which made the disciple next to him huff in annoyance and turn away.
Xu Feng approached with a smile and nodded in return.
There hadn't been much change in the shop's elixirs; only a few herbs around a hundred years old had been added.
"Yan Daoyou, what brings you this time..." Yu Daqian said with a grin, looking at Xu Feng, his big customer. He could be a wealthy patron; even if he didn't buy anything, selling something would still be profitable. The last Blood Ginseng not only earned him praise from his family but also a reward of Eight Thousand Spirit Stones.
Xu Feng picked up a Fifth-Rank Great Recovery Pill and asked, "Is this the only Fifth-Rank pill available?"
"This is the only Great Recovery Pill here," Yu Daqian replied cheerfully, knowing that big business was coming his way. He leaned in closer and whispered, "However, there are two other types of Fifth-Rank pills outside the island. If Yan Daoyou is interested, I can have them brought over right now." Yu Daqian had specifically stocked up on spiritual herbs from his family for Xu Feng.
"Why not just bring them in directly?" Xu Feng inquired.
"The rent on Wuhua Island is related to the quantity and variety of goods," Yu Daqian explained helplessly. "The more types you sell, the higher the rent. I still have some pills left outside the island; they can be delivered in less than half a stick of incense."
Indeed, there are always policies at play with countermeasures below; other merchants likely did the same.
Xu Feng examined the Great Recovery Pill's properties before putting the bottle back and quietly said, "Then bring over one bottle each of the other two Fifth-Rank pills as well."
Yu Daqian's eyes lit up as he took out a spirit stone and gently crushed it. "I've already notified the disciples outside the island; they will deliver it soon."
Sure enough, within half a stick of incense, a cultivator dressed similarly to Yu Daqian approached and handed over a storage bag to him. He glanced curiously at Xu Feng before turning away.
After a brief inspection, Yu Daqian handed the storage bag to Xu Feng and said, "Yan Daoyou, please take a look."
"Eh?" Xu Feng opened the storage bag and couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise. "Fire Origin Pill? Earth Elemental Pill?"
"Xu Feng's surprise at Yu Daqian seemed to have been anticipated. He said, 'Yan Daoyou, to be honest, we have our own information channels in the competition. I know that you practice both Fire and Earth, and we have collaborated before. You are a straightforward person, so these two bottles of elixir are specially prepared for you.' This was quite direct.
Elixirs naturally come in different attributes. However, as a merchant, elixirs with too narrow a function often do not sell well and have high production costs, making mass production difficult. In contrast, 'general-purpose' elixirs, while slightly less effective, are cheaper, versatile, and practical. For example, the Great Recovery Pill is a general-purpose energy recovery elixir that any cultivator can use.
These two bottles of Fire Origin Pill and Earth Elemental Pill were actually unsold stock from Yu Daqian's family for many years.
Xu Feng was overjoyed; these were elixirs tailored specifically for him. With such elixirs, his cultivation speed would surely increase significantly. No wonder the core disciples of the New Moon Sect and Wuhua Island cultivated so quickly; it was likely due to the Alchemists in their sects crafting specialized medicines for them.
'Thank you,' Xu Feng said calmly while inspecting the bottles. 'What’s the price?'
'Twenty thousand,' Yu Daqian explained. 'These specialized elixirs have much higher spiritual power than ordinary energy recovery elixirs. Their price in the Fairy Market is around twenty-three thousand. Since you are already among the Final Four of the Immortal Path Conference and possess great strength, and since we have had pleasant transactions before, I consider you a trustworthy friend... so I will only charge twenty-one thousand per pill.' He tied together these unrelated reasons.
Twenty-one thousand per pill is not considered expensive given the medicinal properties. The value of such medicine mainly depends on the buyer; in suitable hands, it could fetch twenty-seven or eight thousand or even higher. In the hands of cultivators of other attributes, it would be worthless. If a family were to deal in such elixirs, it would lead to bankruptcy!
Even large families would not dare to hold too much inventory. It was not surprising that Yu Daqian had been trying to sell these two bottles for several years."
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