In the end, a cultivator from the Eastern Sea Independent Sect exchanged the Spirit-Gathering Pot for five Spirit-Gathering Pearls that could nurture small Spirit Veins, which was almost half a medium Spirit Vein. The cultivator who exchanged the Spirit-Gathering Pot had a pained look on his face. He stuffed the pot into his storage space and left in a hurry.
In the quiet room, a total of 20 to 30 Perfected Masters showed their treasures one by one. The rest of the time was free trading time for the cultivators. However, Lu Ping noticed that after the free trading began, several Perfected Masters left. Without exception, all of them were late-stage Core Forging Realm experts.
Lu Ping secretly pondered, but he heard Liang Xuanfeng's voice transmission. "There's nothing to see in this trade fair. Uncle-Master, I'll be leaving first. You can return to the inn after the trade fair."
"Uncle-Master, are you here for the Spirit-Gathering Pot?"
Lu Ping saw Perfected Master Liang Xuanfeng walking to the door of the quiet room and hurriedly transmitted his voice to him.
Perfected Master Liang Xuanfeng's figure paused, but he did not reply and left directly.
Perfected Master Liang Xuanfeng's departure did not attract much attention. After all, it was normal for a ninth-stage Core Forging Realm expert to look down on the items in this trade fair.
When Lu Ping turned to look, Perfected Master Huang Tingjian was nowhere to be seen.
In the quiet room, cultivators gathered in twos and threes, discussing secretly with each other through voice transmission. Lu Ping did not know what they were talking about. From time to time, cultivators would exchange storage bags and other items with satisfied smiles. There were also cultivators who seemed to have broken off and separated, strolling to other groups of cultivators to continue their secret discussion.
When Lu Ping saw that a cultivator he noticed had just separated from another cultivator, he walked up and asked in a low voice, "Did you want to exchange my Myriad Poison Serum with the Frost True Water?"
The cultivator's eyes lit up when he saw Lu Ping. He said, "So it's Master Lu. Do you still have the Myriad Poison Serum with you?"
Lu Ping shook his head and said, "The Myriad Poison Liquid was obtained by a fluke in a strange and dangerous place. It's already a great fortune to have this portion, so how could there be any left? I just want to ask if Fellow Daoist can use other things to exchange for the Icy True Water."
Hearing Lu Ping say that he no longer had the Myriad Poison Plasma, the cultivator was slightly disappointed. However, in this trade fair, everyone was holding back, so the cultivator might not really believe that Lu Ping did not have the Myriad Poison Plasma in his hands. Lu Ping also did not expect that his words would be able to convince people. He just wanted to show that even if he had the Myriad Poison Plasma, he would not exchange it for the True Ice Water.
The cultivator hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's not that I can't give this Glacial True Water to Fellow Daoist, it's just that it wasn't easy for me to obtain this Glacial True Water. If Fellow Daoist doesn't have something of the same weight as the Myriad Poison Paste, I won't exchange it no matter what."
Seeing that The Friar spoke so straightforwardly, Lu Ping smiled and said, "What does Fellow Daoist need?"
"If Grandmaster Lu has a water-attributed Worldly Miraculous Treasure like the Myriad Poison Plasma, I will exchange it with you. If not, I need a water-attributed defensive magic treasure."
Lu Ping himself did not have a water-attributed defensive magic treasure.
Lu Ping dryly smiled and said, "Is there anything else that Fellow Daoist needs?"
The cultivator shook his head and said, "I only need these two things, I won't exchange anything else."
Seeing the resolute attitude of the cultivator, Lu Ping felt somewhat helpless. The Glacial True Water was crucial to the improvement of a treasure that Lu Ping envisioned. If he missed this opportunity today, he did not know when he would be able to see this ice-attributed Worldly Miraculous Treasure again. However, Lu Ping's two transactions had already attracted the attention of many people. If Lu Ping took out the Myriad Poison Plasma or the Sunflower Water Essence to exchange, it would be too eye-catching.
"What are the two of you talking about?"
Just when the atmosphere between the two of them was somewhat deadlocked, Daoist Ming Jian suddenly walked over with a smile.
Lu Ping's eyes lit up. He suddenly had an idea, so he turned to Daoist Ming Jian and said with a smile, "Senior, you came at the right time. Just now at the trade fair, Junior saw Daoist Ming Jian exchange for top-grade wood-attributed spiritual materials several times. I wonder if Senior still needs them now."
After Daoist Ming Jian exchanged a large piece of Nether Cyan Iron for the Millennium Locust Tree Heart at the beginning, he repeatedly traded. As long as a cultivator presented a wood-attributed top-grade spiritual material, Daoist Ming Jian would exchange it no matter how many it was. Therefore, Lu Ping guessed that Daoist Ming Jian definitely needed wood-attributed top-grade spiritual materials.
Sure enough, after Daoist Ming Jian heard that Lu Ping had wood-attributed spiritual materials, he looked delighted and said, "Lu Xiaoyou is really a cultivator with many treasures. If it's wood-attributed spiritual materials, the more the better. To tell you the truth, I, Skyrend, obtained a set of sword formation in the Heavy Profound Cave Mansion, but it needs a wood-attributed flying sword to maximize the power of the formation. Therefore, it needs a lot of wood-attributed spiritual materials. "
Lu Ping didn't know why Enlightened Master Ming Jian would reveal such a secret of the sect, but he still said, "I do have a wood-elemental spirit material in my possession, but I need your Sword-Cleansing Pool."
Daoist Ming Jian was stunned and said, "Didn't Junior already exchange 'Invisible Water' with Fairy Sun? Why do you want to use the Sword Purification Pool again?"
Lu Ping pointed to the cultivator in front of him and said, "It's not Junior, it's this Fellow Daoist."
The cultivator in front of Lu Ping already knew Lu Ping's plan. He smiled and said, "That's a good idea. I'll give the Frigid True Water to Fellow Daoist Lu, but in return, I'll trade the Frigid True Water with Sky Fissure Sword Sect in exchange for the right to condense energy in the Sword Cleansing Pool. Then, Fellow Daoist Lu will receive the Frigid True Water and hand over the spirit materials to Enlightened Ming Jian. This way, each of us will get what we need."
Daoist Ming Jian said with a smile, "This is a good idea, but what kind of spiritual material do you have in your hands?"
Lu Ping smiled and handed a piece of charred peach wood to Daoist Ming Jian.
Daoist Ming Jian exclaimed and praised, "Thousand Year Lightning Peach Wood, it's really good stuff. It's not inferior to third-class spiritual materials."
In this way, the three of them completed the transaction. Lu Ping returned to his position and no longer dealt with the crowd.
Lu Ping could be said to have gained a lot from this trade fair. He had obtained three mystical items in one go. Not only did he have the chance to improve his protective aura to the lesser level, but he also had enough spirit water for the [Three Pure Ones True Pupils]. Not to mention, there was also the unexpected surprise of the Ice Enlightened Master.
However, while Lu Ping was happy, he also felt a little uneasy. This time, he had shown too many trump cards and was in the limelight. Even though he had the halo of an alchemy master and an expert like Daoist Liang Xuanfeng as his backing, he was still only a first-stage Core Forging Realm cultivator. Daoist Liang Xuanfeng couldn't always follow him, so it was inevitable that he would be coveted by people with ulterior motives.
Moreover, Daoist Liang Xuanfeng's sudden departure after the appearance of the Essence Condensing Pot also cast a shadow over Lu Ping. This time, Skyrend publicly traded the Essence Condensing Pot at the trade fair. It was obvious that he was plotting something, and Daoist Liang Xuanfeng's unusual behavior seemed to prove Lu Ping's guess. After all, the Essence Condensing Pot was obtained by Skyrend in Zhongxuan's cave, and Zhongxuan Laozu was a remnant of the North Sea Feiling Sect.
Thinking of Daoist Huang Tingjian's probing and observation of Daoist Liang Xuanfeng at the trade fair, Lu Ping's heart trembled. Could this be a plot by Skyrend against Daoist Liang Xuanfeng?
However, Lu Ping immediately denied this idea. If it was against Daoist Liang Xuanfeng, with Skyrend's power, there was no need to go through so much trouble. Moreover, after the transaction of the Essence Condensing Pot, many late-stage Core Forging Realm Perfected Masters representing various forces left the trade fair.
Obviously, the cultivators weren't targeting a certain person, but the Essence Condensing Pot!
However, although a Spirit Condensing Magic Treasure was rare, it wasn't worth Skyrend setting up such a big trap. Almost all the sects and forces in the southern East Sea, second only to Skyrend, were involved.
Lu Ping couldn't figure it out no matter how much he thought about it, so he stopped thinking about it.
Several late-stage Core Forging Realm Perfected Masters left in a hurry, causing everyone at the trade fair to sense an unusual atmosphere. Although Daoist Ming Jian and Daoist Jin tried their best to deal with the situation, the free trade fair still ended quickly. After obtaining the Frost True Water, Lu Ping sat quietly. Even if some cultivators approached him to strike up a conversation, he would politely decline them. After the trade fair ended, he left in a hurry with Zhu Xuanmeng.
After returning to the inn, Chu Ting seemed to have also received some news. After saying goodbye, she also left. Lu Ping and Zhu Xuanmeng each obtained something from the trade fair, so they were busy cultivating in seclusion.
At the same time, the two of them seemed to have sensed that Zhu Xuanmeng's master, Daoist Mei, had an ambiguous relationship with Zhenling. This kind of relationship also made Daoist Liang, who was aware of the situation, keep his mouth shut, unwilling to say anything in front of the two.
For several days, there was no news from Daoist Liang. Lu Ping, on the other hand, was busy cultivating. His cultivation was only a step away from breaking through to the second stage of Core Forging. As long as he made this breakthrough and consolidated his cultivation, Lu Ping, who had the Heart Forging Pill in hand, could directly prepare to break through to the mid-stage of Core Forging.
On this day, after Lu Ping used the True Jade Water to cleanse his eyes, he also condensed a strand of invisible water in the House of Gold. The originally faint golden earth energy became more and more transparent. Under the transformation of the earth energy, Lu Ping's figure also became more and more ethereal, like a reflection in the water.
The spiritual herb garden in the House of Gold grew bigger and bigger. The originally lively Spatial Artifact became much quieter. After Samling broke through to the eighth stage of Blood Condensation and consolidated his cultivation, Lu Ping refined the Heart Forging Pill for them. Now, he was cultivating in seclusion.
Lu Qin's Wood Luan Yu, who was originally flying side by side with Lu Qin, was stimulated by Lu Ping. She found a secluded corner in the space and prepared to break through to the Core Forging Realm. Without a playmate, Lu Qin had no choice but to study the secret technique Yan Wujiu taught her.
Lu Dagui stayed in the small lake at the peak of Lone Mountain. His cultivation was also on the verge of breaking through to the late stage of Blood Condensation. As for Dabao, he was determined to build a huge underground labyrinth in the Spatial Artifact. During this period of time, he was rarely seen on the surface.
Lu Ping was studying the Invisible Sword Technique when he suddenly sensed something. With a step, Lu Ping walked out of a small golden door and arrived at a cultivation room. With a wave of his hand, he stored the House of Gold into his storage ring. After that, Lu Ping took out a talisman that was spinning at the door of the cultivation room. After scanning it with his divine sense, he murmured, "I came just in time."
After leaving the cultivation room, he went to the guest room at the back of the inn. He saw Zhu Xuanmeng chatting happily with a female cultivator. When Lu Ping came out, the female cultivator stood up and said, "We haven't seen each other for a few days. Master Lu's cultivation has improved."
The female cultivator was Fairy Sun, whom Lu Ping met at the trade fair that day.
Lu Ping cupped his hands and smiled. "Don't mention the title of 'Grandmaster' anymore. I was just lucky enough to successfully concoct a few Core Forging Realm medicinal pellets. Compared to a real Grandmaster Alchemist, I'm still far from it. Fairy Maiden, you keep calling me 'Grandmaster', which makes me feel awkward."
Fairy Sun smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I've overstepped my boundaries."
Zhu Xuanmeng knew that Fairy Sun came specifically for Lu Ping, so she found an excuse to leave.
Lu Ping took a sip of the spirit tea and said, "When I was trading with Fairy Sun for the Invisible Water, you said that you know about the 'Bejewelled Water'. Is that true?"
Fairy Sun praised, "Good tea." She put down the teacup and said with a smile, "If it's false, how would I dare to come here today to taste your tea?"
That day, Fairy Sun mistakenly thought that Lu Ping was having a hard time choosing between her Invisible Water and Skyrend's Sword-cleansing Pond, so she secretly transmitted her voice to Lu Ping that she knew the whereabouts of the Bejewelled Water. Lu Ping had long admired the Invisible Water, but he wouldn't refuse a benefit that was delivered to his doorstep.
Lu Ping pondered for a while, then said, "Although the 'Bejewelled Nectar' is a Mysterious Object of Heaven and Earth, it's only used to show that after using the two to cleanse one's eyes, one's vision is more mysterious. I've never heard of two Mysterious Objects existing together. Fairy Sun, are you trying to deceive me?"
"It's absolutely true!" Fairy Sun said solemnly, "That day, after I came out of Zhong Xuan's Cave Mansion, I was chased by a Monster Cultivator. I accidentally found these two Mysterious Objects on an island. At that time, I only took the True Jade Water, but that Monster Cultivator chased after me. I had no choice but to flee. Currently, the situation between the Human and Monster Races in the East Sea is tense. Although that island is small, it's currently under the control of the Monster Race. If Lu Daoyou goes now, it's a bit risky."
"In other words, Fairy Sun can't be sure that the Bejewelled Nectar hidden on the island won't be discovered by the Monster Race?" Lu Ping asked with some displeasure.
Fairy Sun was stunned, then said with some embarrassment, "I've neglected this point. If Fellow Daoist wants to investigate, I'm willing to lend a hand. How about it?"
Lu Ping's expression became a lot better. After thinking for a while, he said seriously, "I've seen Fairy Sun's sincerity. But if it's just this matter, you could've explained it to me at the trade fair that day. Why do you need to visit me alone?"
Fairy Sun smiled bitterly and said, "Lu Daoyou is quick-witted. I won't hide it from Fellow Daoist. This time, I've come with an important request."
Seeing her serious tone, Lu Ping's expression also became serious. He said, "Please speak!"
Fairy Sun said in a low voice, "This time, I've come to exchange some three-thousand-year-old Spirit Grass with Fellow Daoist."
Lu Ping's expression changed. Just as he was about to refuse, Fairy Sun hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Let me finish first …"
After the two talked in secret, Fairy Sun left with satisfaction. Lu Ping looked at Fairy Sun's departing figure, playing with a purple-gold jade slip in his hand. He thought to himself, "This can be considered as picking up a treasure. I didn't expect a mid-level family like the Sun Clan to have such a treasure. But it also disgusted Skyrend. But what does this have to do with me?"
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