The market of Ding Xi City wasn't small, but after half an hour, Lin Long's face turned ugly.
Just like in the Yongzhou Continent, this place lacked the most important ingredient for refining the Fate Obeying Pill, the Duskfall Profound Root.
Every time they heard Lin Long ask about the Duskfall Profound Root, the shop owners would be confused as they had never heard of it before.
"Young Master is from another world after all. Perhaps the name of the Duskfall Profound Root in this world isn't the Duskfall Profound Root," Lu Jing suggested.
Lin Long thought about it and agreed. Therefore, when he asked these shop owners, he described the appearance of the Falling Dust Profound Root. However, these shop owners simply had a perplexed expression, as if they had never seen the Falling Dust Profound Root before.
Could it be that this world doesn't even have the Duskfall Profound Root? Lin Long frowned.
If that was the case, he wouldn't be able to refine the Fate Obeying Pill.
"Young Master, let's go to the Ding Xi Auction House," Lu Jing said.
"Ding Xi Auction House?" Lin Long couldn't help but ask. He didn't see any Ding Xi Auction House.
"The Ding Xi Auction House is the only auction house in our Ding Xi City, but it is very famous in the Ice Peak Country. I am familiar with an elder there, so he might know what the Duskfall Profound Root is," Lu Jing said.
"Then let's go and ask that elder," Lin Long immediately said.
"Young Master Lin, please go back first. I will pay a visit to that elder, and I will look for you as soon as I get the information," Lu Jing said.
Lin Long knew that he couldn't remember, so he nodded.
Lu Jing's actions were fast. Not long after Lin Long left, Lu Jing returned in a hurry with a trace of joy on his face.
"Did you ask about the Duskfall Profound Root?" Lin Long couldn't help but ask.
Who knew that Lu Jing would shake his head and say, "The elder has never heard of the Duskfall Profound Root, but he is willing to meet you. Perhaps with his rich experience, he might know what the Duskfall Profound Root is … After all, the Duskfall Profound Root isn't necessarily called the Duskfall Profound Root in the outside world."
"Alright, let's go and ask him," Lin Long nodded.
Lu Jing immediately said, "That elder happens to be free. He is currently at the Meditation Teahouse in the city. We will be able to meet him there."
"Then let's go," Linlong said without hesitation.
The two of them immediately left for the Tranquil Heart Teahouse.
Not long after, the two of them arrived at the Jingxin teahouse. Then, the teahouse owner brought them into a private room.
After entering, Linlong saw a slightly plump middle-aged man in his forties. There were two people standing beside the middle-aged man, and they looked like attendants.
As soon as he entered, Lu Jing said respectfully to the middle-aged man, "Elder Wang, sorry to trouble you."
"Elder Lu Jing, what trouble is there? After all, you and I are friends, and I happen to be free …" Elder Wang smiled. He then turned to Lin Long and asked with a puzzled look, "Is this the Young Master Lin that Elder Lu Jing mentioned?"
"That's right, it's Young Master Lin … Because it's a little inconvenient for him, he's wearing a bamboo hat. I hope Elder Wang doesn't mind," Lu Jing said.
"Of course Elder Lu Jing wouldn't mind," Elder Wang replied.
Although he said that he didn't care, Linlong and Lu Jing could tell from his expression that Elder Wang obviously cared.
However, how could Linlong take off his bamboo hat? Because once he did, the other party would be able to tell that he was from a different race, and that would be troublesome.
Therefore, Linlong said, "Elder Wang, there are some things that I have no choice, so I hope you won't regard me as an outsider."
Hearing Linlong's words, Elder Wang didn't continue to pursue the matter. Instead, he said, "Young Master Lin, I heard that you're asking about a medicinal herb called the Duskfall Profound Root?"
"That's right, where I come from, that medicinal herb is called the Duskfall Profound Root," Linlong said.
Previously, Lu Jing made up Linlong's identity and said that Linlong came from the westernmost part of the Deep Cold World. Naturally, Elder Wang wouldn't say that Linlong was from a different race.
"Young Master Lin, can you describe the appearance of this medicinal herb to me?" Elder Wang asked.
Hearing this, Linlong immediately took out a piece of paper from his body. On it was a drawing of the Duskfall Profound Root.
After Elder Wang took the drawing, his eyebrows immediately furrowed. This caused Linlong's heart to involuntarily skip a beat, because from the other party's appearance, it was obvious that he had never seen the Duskfall Profound Root before.
After a moment, Elder Wang said, "I have never seen this medicinal herb called the Duskfall Profound Root, but there is a medicinal herb whose overall appearance is different from the Duskfall Profound Root, but the texture is extremely similar. I wonder if the Duskfall Profound Root is related to that medicinal herb."
"Oh, which medicinal herb is Elder Wang talking about?" Linlong couldn't help but ask.
"That medicinal herb is called the Azure Mark," Elder Wang replied.
"Then, Elder Wang, do you have the actual item?" Linlong asked again.
However, Elder Wang shook his head, "The Azure Mark is an extremely precious medicinal herb. Our auction house doesn't have the actual item at all. We will only have it when someone brings it up for auction."
"When will the next auction be? Will someone bring the Azure Mark to auction?" Linlong asked again.
"The next auction will be in half a month's time. Someone has already decided to bring the Azure Mark to auction," Elder Wang said.
"Then, Elder Wang, do you know the identity of that person? If it's possible, can we meet that person directly? "Linlong asked.
"That's difficult." Elder Wang directly shook his head, then said, "Even our auction house president doesn't know the identity of that person. It's practically impossible to meet him."
"In that case, we can only wait for the auction?" Linlong frowned.
"That's right, we can only auction it. Moreover, Young Master Lin, it's best if you make sufficient preparations, because the price of the Azure Mark will be very expensive. Even ten million Deep Frost Coins might not be able to buy it. I estimate that it will cost several tens of millions," Elder Wang said.
"So expensive?" Hearing Elder Wang's words, Lu Jing couldn't help but ask in shock.
"This Azure Mark itself is very rare. Moreover, it can be used on various kinds of precious medicinal herbs and items. Therefore, it's very normal for it to be expensive," Elder Wang said.
"Elder Wang, don't worry about the money," Linlong said indifferently.
Could this Young Master Lin be the young master of some large clan? Seeing that Linlong didn't have any reaction, Elder Wang was naturally shocked.
After all, several tens of millions was not a small amount.
Soon after, Elder Wang suddenly said, "I remember …"
"Hmm, what did you remember?" Linlong asked doubtfully.
"Our auction house's chief alchemist, Elder Ling, seems to have a small Azure Mark," Elder Wang said.
"Oh, then can Elder Wang bring us over to take a look?" Lu Jing couldn't help but ask.
"Regarding this, I'll have to ask Elder Ling. After all, Elder Ling is very busy. He often locks himself in the medicine refining room for a few months. Elder Lu Jing, you also know that … If he's free, I'll contact you again," Elder Wang said.
Hearing this, Lu Jing couldn't help but nod. "That's true."
Linlong frowned because the auction was about to start. If Elder Ling really was locked in the medicine refining room for a few months, how could he afford to wait?
Moreover, he also needed to come into contact with alchemists so that he could understand the alchemy of this world. Only then could he earn money.
After all, he knew nothing about the alchemy of this world. If he casually refined something, no one would want it.
Immediately, Linlong said, "Where is Elder Ling? Elder Wang, can you bring us over to take a look? I'm actually also an alchemist, and I have my own understanding of alchemy. I think we can get along well."
Hearing Linlong's words, Elder Wang couldn't help but be surprised, "You're also an alchemist?"
Beside him, Lu Jing was also surprised. After all, alchemists in this world were extremely precious.
"You can say so." Linlong smiled faintly.
"Alright, then I'll bring you over to take a look." Elder Wang immediately nodded.
Immediately, they left the place and walked towards the north of the city. In the north, they stopped in front of a relatively remote courtyard. Elder Wang pointed at the courtyard and said, "This is Elder Ling's courtyard. He likes peace and quiet, so he lives in a relatively remote place. The reason why this courtyard is so big is because there are many disciples other than him … He originally didn't want to take in too many disciples, but because of our president's forceful request, he has to do this."
"Oh, I understand." Linlong nodded to show that he understood.
Then, the few of them walked over.
"Greetings, Elder Wang." The two guards at the door looked at Elder Wang respectfully.
At the same time, they looked at Linlong, who was wearing a bamboo hat, puzzled, wondering why he was wearing such a large bamboo hat.
"Is Elder Ling at home?" Elder Wang asked directly.
"Elder Ling is here." One of them nodded.
"Oh, then is Elder Ling free?" Elder Wang asked again.
"That I don't know. Elder Wang, you'll have to go in and ask a few senior brothers to find out."
"Then, bring us to your eldest senior brother now." Elder Wang said.
"Alright." The two of them replied in unison.
Then, he led the few of them inside and asked them to wait in the hall. After that, one of them hurriedly went to look for the eldest senior brother.
Not long after, a young man in his thirties hurriedly walked in.
The moment he entered, he respectfully said, "Greetings, Elder Wang!"
When his gaze shifted to Lu Jing, he hurriedly said, "Greetings, Elder Lu Jing."
As for Linlong, he was naturally surprised and puzzled. However, how could he ask who he was?
"Fan Yong, we're here to look for Elder Ling. Is he free now?" Elder Wang asked directly.
"I'm sorry. Master is not free now. He's in the alchemy room." The young man named Fan Yong said awkwardly.
"Then when will he come out?" Elder Wang frowned and asked.
"I don't know. Master has been in there for seven to eight days and hasn't come out. Looking at his situation, I don't know when he'll come out." Fan Yong said.
"This …" Lu Jing's face twitched.
"Young Master Lin, there's nothing we can do. Why don't you go back first? When Elder Ling comes out, I'll send someone to inform you." Elder Wang said.
"Then, can we go to Elder Ling's alchemy room to take a look?" Lu Jing asked.
"That won't do. Master's most ruthless person is interrupting his alchemy process. Back then, when I accidentally went in, Master scolded me for a whole year. "
"That's true. Back then, even the President was scolded by Elder Ling for something like this. It was also at that time that the President warned us not to disturb Elder Ling if there was nothing important. After all, Elder Ling is our auction house's Chief Alchemist," Elder Wang said.
"In other words, we can only wait here?" Lu Jing said helplessly.
"That's the only way. However, based on the current situation, why don't you go and prepare for the auction house?" Elder Wang said.
Suddenly, Linlong said, "Won't there be times when Elder Ling's alchemy room needs medicinal ingredients?"
"Of course," Fan Yong said. "Four hours ago, Master informed us to prepare some medicinal ingredients. In another hour, they'll be sent in. The medicinal ingredients are ready now."
"Oh, then we can go in now," Linlong said.
"That won't do. Only Master's disciples can bring medicinal ingredients in. Even I, the Eldest Senior Brother, can't go in," Fan Yong said, shaking his head.
"In that case, there's no other way," Elder Wang said.
"Can't you make an exception?" Lu Jing said, unwilling to give up.
"Absolutely not," Fan Yong said bluntly.
"Alright then. Let's leave," Linlong said, standing up with a faint smile.
"I'll send you out, then," Elder Wang said. After saying that, he sent Linlong and Lu Jing out.
The moment they left, Linlong said, "Elder Wang, if you have something to do, you can go ahead. Don't worry about us."
Elder Wang thought that Linlong was angry that he couldn't help. He didn't say anything else and left.
"Young Master, are we going back now?" Lu Jing asked.
"There's no rush. I want to go in and take a look," Linlong said with a smile.
"Go in? To where?" Lu Jing asked, puzzled.
"Naturally, to Elder Ling's alchemy room," Linlong said calmly.
"Didn't they all refuse? If you force your way in, it won't be good if you anger Elder Ling," Lu Jing said hurriedly.
Elder Ling's identity was extraordinary. He was the auction house's Chief Alchemist. Not only did the auction house respect him, but many people in the city also respected him.
At that time, the entire Ding Xi City might go against Linlong.
"Don't worry," Linlong said confidently. But Linlong said with a confident look. Toward this kind of crazy alchemist, he understood it all too well.
Seeing Linlong's insistence, Lu Jing naturally wouldn't try to persuade him.
"Alright, you can go back first," Linlong said.
Lu Jing was naturally not as good at sneaking into the courtyard as Linlong. It wouldn't be good if he was discovered. Hence, Linlong naturally let him leave first.
Lu Jing naturally knew this, but he didn't go back. Instead, he said, "Young Master, I'll wait for you outside."
"That's fine too," Linlong nodded.
As he said that, he found a suitable time to climb over the wall of the courtyard.
He first looked for Elder Ling's alchemy room. However, he naturally couldn't look for them one by one because he would be easily exposed.
The method he chose was simple, and that was to ask someone.
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