The Great Martial Saint!

The trading demonstration phase of the exchange meeting was similar to the several small meetings Chen Ping'an had attended before.

As a highly respected martial arts master in the arena, it was soon Chen Ping'an's turn to demonstrate his trade.

hum~
With a flick of his sleeve, several items appeared before Chen Ping'an.

The items included: Crimson Fire Crystal Lotus, several rare and precious medicinal herbs, a blood-red compass, a pale blue jade book, a blood-red jade slip, and a Heart Demon Elixir, the Supreme Purity Elixir, which was placed in a porcelain white jade bottle.

Chen Ping'an spoke in a low, hoarse voice, his expression calm, as he stated his needs.

At this trade fair, Chen Ping'an had high hopes for the blood of demonic beasts with Heavenly Grade bloodlines. However, he made a small adjustment, substituting demonic beast flesh and blood for it.

"Crimson Fire Crystal Lotus!" Old Monster Black Rock's eyes were about to burst, and he felt his heart bleeding.

Besides the Crimson Fire Crystal Lotus, the other herb that the black-robed old monster displayed was also obtained from him. Now, with the transaction being presented right in front of him, he felt an indescribable sense of frustration.

But looking into the other person's cold, lifeless eyes, no matter how aggrieved he felt, he could only keep it to himself.

"He's already given everything; it's his prerogative to decide what to do with it. Never mind."

Black Rock Old Monster comforted himself.

The items Chen Ping'an displayed naturally attracted the attention of everyone present. Top-tier divine weapons and cultivation techniques were fine, though. Everyone participating in this trade fair was well-informed and knowledgeable.

However, the Heart Demon Treasure Pill, Shangqing Pill, that Chen Ping'an displayed caused many people to gasp and their eyes to light up.

The Shangqing Pill can protect the spiritual platform and dispel inner demons. Even if one experiences inner demon illusions, such as those encountered when ascending to the Celestial Realm, taking the Shangqing Pill beforehand can greatly increase one's chances of overcoming them.

Since ancient times, the inner demons have been unpredictable, and the illusion of inner demons is also the most uncertain factor in ascending to the realm of heaven and man.

If one could obtain this elixir, the chances of reaching the Celestial Realm would be significantly increased.

In addition, Shangqing Dan can also be used for the cultivation of some spiritual cultivation techniques.

Such elixirs have always been extremely rare. Even among celestial beings, they are seldom seen. I never expected to see one today.

Even among them, those who had reached the celestial realm of martial arts, each had descendants and disciples.

If you don't need to consume it yourself, wouldn't you want to cultivate a true successor?
Such items naturally aroused their eagerness.

"Shangqing Pill!" The old man in the splendid robe stared intently, his heart stirred.

At the same time, a sense of surprise arose in his heart.

This black-robed old monster actually possesses such rare elixirs; could it be that I underestimated him before?!
Or perhaps it was simply a matter of good luck during the adventure, and that this opportunity just happened to come along?
The old man in the splendid robe showed a change in expression, his face revealing deep thought.

Just as everyone's thoughts were shifting, the red-haired old man's voice rang out in the room.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Jin, may I ask how this Shangqing Pill should be traded?"

Chen Ping'an remained calm, his voice still hoarse.

“Fellow Daoist Yang, if you have anything I need, we can discuss a deal.”

"I don't have anything you've specified as your priority for trade, but I do have some high-grade precious ores on me. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

"If it is appropriate, we can discuss it."

Chen Ping'an didn't rule out any possibility. He had just won the forging opportunity at the Hundred Refinements Pavilion, and it would be good if he could take the opportunity to gather some ores and precious materials. However, the price would require detailed negotiation.

Upon hearing this, the red-haired old man's face lit up with joy.

"it is good!"

The two talked, but it was only for a moment and did not affect the trading display in the room.

As is customary, detailed discussions about the transaction will only begin after everyone has presented their work and all available resources have been clarified. However, it's clear that some individuals, with clear objectives and pre-existing intentions, have already communicated via telepathic communication.

For example, at this moment, a divine soul transmission sounded in Chen Ping'an's ear.

"I have what you need, but a single Shangqing Pill is not enough!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed; he hadn't expected the other party to send him a telepathic message.

However, since the other party made it clear that they had something he wanted to trade with, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

"If you are interested, fellow Daoist, we can discuss this in detail. I may have other items that you require."

Chen Ping'an didn't directly inquire about what the other party had, but instead seemingly took a step back, while actually throwing out a new bargaining chip.

His reply clearly piqued the other party's interest.

Out of the corner of Chen Ping'an's eye, he saw a blue-robed man with a full forehead sitting in a pavilion in the distance, a smile seemingly appearing on his face.

The number of participants in the trading session was small, and the trading demonstration was completed quickly. Those present were all at least at the pseudo-celestial level, and although there were many resources displayed, it was not difficult for them to remember them.

Such memories were easily obtained even when he was a grandmaster in the past, let alone now.

Among the resources displayed by the group, Chen Ping'an was quite interested in a few items. However, he did not take the initiative to make a move, intending to complete the transaction for the Shangqing Pill first.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Jin." The red-haired elder was clearly impatient.

He quickly offered his chips through telepathic communication.

He traded a fourth-tier precious ore, several near-fourth-tier mineral materials, and a few bottles of pills suitable for cultivation at the Celestial Realm for the Shangqing Pill in his possession.

"Fellow Daoist, such a price is far too insincere."

Faced with the other party's bargaining chip exchange, Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, keeping his options open.

"Fellow Daoist Qi Jin, please feel free to speak your needs." The red-haired elder laughed heartily, not caring at all: "If I can satisfy you, I will certainly make you happy."

“If Fellow Daoist Yang has the flesh and blood of a demon beast with a Heavenly Grade bloodline, I might consider trading this Shangqing Pill to you,” Chen Ping’an said unhurriedly, his voice as deep and husky as ever.

"The flesh and blood of a demon beast with a Heavenly Rank bloodline?" The red-haired elder frowned. "What do you need this for, fellow Daoist?"

“Then it has nothing to do with Fellow Daoist Yang,” Chen Ping’an said coldly.

After some discussion, the two failed to reach an agreement on the price.

Although the red-haired elder was eager for the Shangqing Pill, he clearly couldn't produce what Chen Ping'an wanted. The elder possessed a fourth-tier precious ore, which could be used as a main material for forging powerful artifacts, and Chen Ping'an also desired it. However, it was clearly not what he urgently needed at the moment.

During their conversation, the old man in the splendid robe also sent a telepathic message, intending to trade the Shangqing Pill that he had shown.

"They're really in high demand." Chen Ping'an was in a good mood and exchanged a few words with the other party.

Unfortunately, the other party didn't have anything Chen Ping'an wanted to trade. However, he was quite interested in the fourth-tier secret pill that the other party showed him during their conversation, which could stimulate the soul and enhance combat power.

He now possesses explosive pills such as Blood Burning, Yuan Explosion, and Spiritual Essence, as well as Millennium Stone Milk for replenishment, but these are all explosive methods for those at the Celestial Realm.

Even with his strong foundation and ability to combine different ingredients, the overall effect is still inferior to a true fourth-tier secret pill.

Now that the other party has this bargaining chip, he naturally wants to acquire it through this transaction.

If he could acquire this item, it would be a valuable trump card for protecting him.

Unfortunately, the old man in the fine robe was only interested in the Shangqing Pill on Chen Ping'an's body and had no interest in the other items Chen Ping'an showed him.

"I am only interested in the Shangqing Pill in your possession, fellow Daoist. As for the other items on display, I have no interest in them." Though the old man in the magnificent robe did not express his emotions clearly during the telepathic communication, one could faintly sense the superiority in the other party's words.

As an elder of the Dan Alliance, he usually resides in a bustling commercial area. Coming to Xuanling City feels to him like coming to a remote and desolate place.

Although Xuanling City is a well-known commercial city in the Bi Cang region, it is still far inferior to the center of the region, Bi Cang Prefecture City, and the strategic pass of Beishan Pass.

The elderly man in the ornate robe approached and, upon seeing them, ultimately felt a sense of looking down upon cultivators from a small place. Although they were of the same level, their backgrounds were different, and their energy levels were naturally different as well.

As an elder of the Pill Alliance, he not only possessed personal strength but also represented the face of the Pill Alliance. Furthermore, he personally leveraged this platform to cultivate an exceptionally powerful network of relationships.

People like Master Hua Dan are just one of his connections. He's only participating in this exchange because he happened to be here on his orders.

"If you are interested in this fourth-tier secret pill I have, you can trade it for a Shangqing pill. I also have other high-grade pills of various kinds that I can discuss with you."

Seeing that they couldn't reach an agreement immediately, the old man in the splendid robe didn't press the matter further and left with an arrogant demeanor.

"If you have thought it through, you may come to me. I will be waiting for you."

At this moment, the trading in the arena was bustling. In addition to the telepathic communication between souls in the space, some fellow cultivators simply exchanged ideas face to face, displaying their items and verifying each other's authenticity to show their sincerity.

At this point in the transaction, Chen Ping'an had discussed it with many people, but had not yet made any progress. However, he was not in a hurry and sat calmly in the pavilion.

The old man in the splendid robe sat down at a distance, watching the black-robed old monster with his poised demeanor, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

"Where did this old monster come from? Does he really think the Shangqing Pill is a treasure? His trading needs are only for demon beast flesh and blood, and fourth-tier pills are relatively easy to satisfy. The rest are all things that celestial beings crave. Why would he trade them so easily?"

Although the Shangqing Pill is excellent, for most celestial beings, it is ultimately meant for their disciples and juniors. No matter how urgent the need is to cultivate disciples, it must be based on one's own abilities first.

Unless someone is extremely old and nearing death, they won't spare any effort to pave the way for their disciples. Under normal circumstances, who wouldn't put themselves first?

Protectorate treasures, supernatural powers and secret techniques, and true skill scrolls—which one of them wouldn't be fought over by celestial beings?

Let alone a Celestial Being of the First Realm, even a Celestial Being of the Second Realm who has truly entered the Realm of Piercing the Rainbow would prefer to have as many of these things as possible.

Although the Shangqing Pill is a valuable asset, it is clearly not enough to exchange for such a thing.

Just as he was thinking this, he saw Cangmingzi, who was not far from him, move.

"Where are you going?" The old man in the rich robe was startled, guessing where the other party was going.

Then, to his disbelief, the other person sat down inside the old man's pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Cang is also interested in that Shangqing Pill?"

Chen Ping'an hadn't considered that during their conversation, he had merely mentioned another bargaining chip: the other party would personally come out and discuss things in person.

"Fellow Daoist Cang," Chen Ping'an greeted him in a deep voice.

Cangmingzi took a seat in the pavilion, his amber-colored eyes landing on Chen Ping'an's face.

"If you truly possess such an item, I, Cang, may consider making a trade."

Chen Ping'an's voice was cold and gloomy as he chuckled twice.

"I would never joke with Fellow Daoist Cang."

As he spoke, he rolled up his black robe, and a faint blue light shone forth, instantly enveloping the pavilion in a layer of light.

Cangmingzi focused his mind slightly, secretly astonished. Just now, he had sensed a divine soul power comparable to that of a second-realm Celestial Being. Although it was fleeting, his perception was sharp enough that he was absolutely certain.

"This old monster." Cangmingzi's expression turned solemn, sensing that the person in front of him was no ordinary person.

Cangmingzi was observing Chen Ping'an, and Chen Ping'an was naturally observing the other party as well.

It's a rare opportunity to get so close to a second-realm Celestial Being, so naturally, we must seize the chance and gather as much information as possible.

However, given the opponent's unpredictable methods and this being his first encounter with a second-realm Celestial Being, he dared not be too direct. The fleeting glimpse of divine soul power he had just displayed was not only a subtle way of revealing his strength but also a test. In his previous display, aside from refraining from using the Black and White Intent, he had revealed nearly all of his divine soul power. However, it seemed that he was still a little short of the power his opponent had unleashed.

"I wonder if this Cangmingzi is a newly promoted second-realm Celestial Being, or a veteran among them?" Chen Ping'an secretly assessed.

If it's the former, it means the portion of his divine soul power he displayed is not comparable to a second-realm Celestial Being, at most slightly stronger than a first-realm Perfectionist. If it's the latter, then his divine soul power might be stronger than an average second-realm Celestial Being. If he could further enhance it with the black and white intent, it might be even stronger.

"It's concealed." The old man in the ornate robe focused on the pavilion, sensing a layer of pale blue film isolating his spiritual senses. The scene inside the pavilion was blurry; neither his spiritual senses nor his voice leaked out.

"Has a deal been struck?" The old man in the splendid robe felt a sudden urgency in his heart.

"Perhaps it's just talk; even if it's a deal, it might not go through," the old man in the splendid robe thought to himself.

Inside the pavilion, after a brief probing, Chen Ping'an quickly revealed his sincerity.

With a flick of his sleeve, a long, blood-red scythe appeared within the pavilion.

A replica of the legendary Blood Moon Scythe!

He obtained the former Youtan Cave from the hands of the evil Daoist master, Xueyanluo.

Cangmingzi looked calmly at the object in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist is indeed a believer."

"Fellow Daoist Cang should also clarify what is being traded, shouldn't you?" Chen Ping'an said in a deep voice.

“Naturally.” Cangmingzi rolled up his water-colored sleeves, causing ripples to appear, and a fist-sized, dark blue water droplet appeared in front of Chen Ping’an.

"A fourth-order wonder, a pearl from the deep sea."

Chen Ping'an looked at the azure water droplets shimmering with watery power and surrounded by dark water currents, his eyes gleaming with a strange light as he examined something intently.

After a long while, he spoke softly, "Fellow Daoist Cang, you've really mastered the art of handling this perfectly!"

"Hahaha," Cangmingzi laughed, everything was understood without words.

These azure water droplets are indeed the protective treasures that Chen Ping'an had previously stated he would prioritize trading. However, unlike true treasures, these water droplets have a relatively simple function, mainly restricting the surrounding space. The water flow sweeps through, confining cultivators to a watery area.

It has a feeling similar to the deep sea. Although the surrounding cultivators can cause some killing and disturbance, their destructive power is insignificant to a martial arts master.

It resembles more of a support-type artifact. However, compared to a true support-type treasure, it lacks some of its mystical qualities, and its coverage area in the deep sea is unrestricted.

Even as the owner of the water droplets, he is still subject to their limitations.

These restrictions undoubtedly have drawbacks.

However, calling it a restricted treasure actually fits the bill. While its restrictive effects are obviously flawed, its coverage is also extremely broad. Both its effects and scope fall within the scope of Chen Ping'an's previously stated priority trading needs.

"So be it. It's fate that we met. Let's make this a good connection."

Chen Ping'an looked like he had been cheated, but the deal with Cangmingzi was finally settled.

After some negotiation, the two parties agreed on a price and completed this high-value transaction.

Chen Ping'an used the fourth-tier spiritual pill, Shangqing Pill, to replicate the treasured Blood Moon Scythe, and added several rare medicinal herbs to exchange for this fourth-tier wonder, the Deep Sea Pearl, from Cangmingzi.

A fourth-tier rare item corresponds to the level of a great treasure, and in terms of power alone, it is no different from a great treasure.

"Fellow Daoist, do not be discouraged. This deep-sea pearl has excellent effects. I, Cang, also cherished it in my younger days! If used properly, it will have remarkable effects."

The transaction was completed, and Cangmingzi was in high spirits, leaving the place happily.

Chen Ping'an forced a smile and returned the gesture.

Only after Cangmingzi left did a hint of joy truly appear in the depths of his eyes.

"A fourth-order rare item."

Chen Ping'an's voice was low and his meaning was unclear. He rolled up his sleeve and put away the blue water droplets in front of him.

Unlike precious treasures, rare items do not require lengthy refining; they only need simple processing and imprinting with a divine soul mark before they can be truly used. The advantage is convenience and efficiency, but the disadvantages are also extremely obvious.

If it falls into the hands of the opponent during a battle, it can be used by the opponent very quickly. It can even be used against them.

However, this speed is relative; it will still take at least half a day to remove the mark.

Unless it's a guerrilla war involving close combat, the above situation is unlikely to occur in actual combat.

Cangmingzi was very satisfied with this transaction. Through the game, he not only got rid of the items that were not suitable for him, but also successfully traded for the items he wanted and a bunch of extras.

Among the replicas, the Blood Moon Scythe is quite valuable, and he could use it as a significant bargaining chip to trade for other items. Furthermore, while he doesn't lack rare medicinal herbs, he's naturally pleased to have any extra gains.

Strictly speaking, this Deep Sea Pearl, this azure water droplet, does indeed possess the same power as a precious treasure in terms of the deep-sea water area it unleashes. However, while it may seem similar, it also has a comprehensive, all-encompassing limitation that makes it indiscriminate in its application to both friend and foe.

He was skilled in escape techniques and maneuvering. Under normal circumstances, he could use the Thousand Waves Technique to borrow the power of the deep-sea pearl's waters. However, the deep-sea waters possessed their own unique heavy water properties, which indirectly affected his water-based escape techniques. In particular, the limitation of the water's power, which could not distinguish between friend and foe, had a significant impact on him.

While he possessed many commendable items, they seemed somewhat useless to him now. This was especially true after he spent a huge sum of money to have a renowned blacksmith forge a powerful water-related treasure, the Water Flag.

Being able to trade and sell now, and clear out the market, is an extra bonus.

However, under such circumstances, Cangmingzi was naturally unaware that Chen Ping'an, who outwardly appeared to have suffered a hidden loss, was actually extremely satisfied with this transaction.

A fourth-tier artifact, its power is considerable. Not only does it possess heavy water properties, but its restrictive range is also extremely wide. Compared to this, its weakness of indiscriminately restricting friend from foe and its all-around limitations are somewhat negligible.

Unlike normal cultivators, Chen Ping'an has physical strength and bloodline endowment, so some limitations are not a problem for him at all.

Furthermore, the limitation of the waterway will allow his two treasures to be used with greater precision, making them harder for the opponent to avoid.

Both the Evil Eye and the Ice Jade Hairpin are primarily single-target attacks. While the power of single-target attacks is extremely terrifying, they require a high degree of precision.

With this item now in use, Chen Ping'an's methods are naturally much more effective.

Furthermore, since the Ice Jade Hairpin is an ice-type treasure, its impact in water may be far less than expected.

Under these circumstances, Chen Ping'an was naturally very satisfied with this deal.

Not only did they clear out some inventory, they also managed to trade for the restricted-class treasures they had been longing for.

Although there are some drawbacks, he can accept them completely.

Once he completes the third refinement of the Azure Sun Blood Refining Technique and reaches perfection, he probably won't care about this drawback at all.

In addition, when Chen Ping'an looked at the deep-sea pearl in front of him, another thought flashed through his mind.

If one could find a highly renowned and experienced master blacksmith to create a custom design using this fourth-tier rare item as the core, supplemented by refined mineral materials, could they forge...
A treasure far surpassing ordinary power!?
A dark light flickered in Chen Ping'an's eyes, revealing a hidden ambition.

"Out?"

Seeing Cangmingzi's joyful expression and then looking at the old monster's calm demeanor, the old man in the splendid robe felt a sudden unease.

"The transaction was successful?"

At this moment, he felt as if he had been punched in the face. He was quite interested in the Shangqing Pill, but in this situation, he was very confident in his own abilities.

He doesn't believe anyone else in the room can offer a higher stake in the trade.

For cultivators, suitable cultivation elixirs are undoubtedly a form of hard currency. Even the most naive and unsophisticated celestial beings would not refuse such a bargaining chip.

After all, unless one is stuck at a bottleneck or has no hope of progress, one would absolutely not refuse a pill that can improve one's cultivation.

In addition, he also has a secret pill for bursting out the divine soul, which is the main bargaining chip. That old monster would definitely not be tempted.

After exchanging information with everyone, the old monster will realize that the price he offered was the best.

But now.
The old man in the fine robe looked distressed, realizing that things had deviated from his expectations.

However, he simply couldn't bring himself to ask the question at this moment.

As an elder of the Dan Alliance, he has always been pampered and flattered.

If the other party were a second-realm Celestial Being, that would be fine, but he is merely a first-realm Celestial Being, only at the same level as him. Why would he do such a thing?
Chen Ping'an was in a great mood after acquiring a fourth-tier rare item in the transaction, but he didn't show it too much.

During the subsequent trading session, some pseudo-celestial beings came to exchange ideas and ask questions.

Chen Ping'an also took the opportunity to trade away some resources and supplies, such as the blood-red compass and several rare medicinal herbs.

As a result of the transaction, Chen Ping'an also acquired several near-fourth-tier ores as reserves for forging powerful artifacts. In addition, he also obtained some elemental crystals to make up for any shortcomings.

After the transaction was completed, the amount of Yuan Crystals he had increased to 120,000.

It is worth mentioning that during the middle stage of the exchange meeting, Master Hua Dan also took the initiative to come over and traded the body-tempering treasure, the Crimson Fire Crystal Lotus, which he had obtained from Old Monster Black Rock, from Chen Ping'an.

As an alchemist, Master Hua Dan was able to maximize the value and efficacy of this precious medicine.

Through this transaction, Chen Ping'an also obtained a bottle of fourth-tier pills that aid in recovery and healing, as well as some near-fourth-tier auxiliary medicines.

Fourth-tier pills are quite valuable, and with other added bonuses, Chen Ping'an made a small profit from this transaction.

However, for Master Hua Dan, this transaction can also be seen as a way of thanking Chen Ping'an for his support.

It must be said that Master Hua Dan is indeed very good at interpersonal relationships. No wonder he has been able to operate in Xuanling City for so many years and maintain relatively good relationships with all parties.

The fact that he has created this situation today is not only due to his alchemy skills, but also clearly inseparable from his personality.

In the distance, watching the black-robed old monster chatting and laughing with Master Hua, and even trading away his body-tempering medicine, the Black Rock Old Monster felt his heart bleeding.

He used immense willpower to suppress his inner impulse and manage to avoid seeing it altogether.

"That old monster is capricious and must not be offended." Black Rock Monster reflected to himself, constantly reminding himself.

After clearing out some resources that were previously inconvenient to sell, Chen Ping'an made a fortune at this trade fair, making the most of everything.

At this point, the only core resources he had left were the White Bone Secret Technique, the Withered Tree Everlasting Technique, and the tattered Ten Thousand Demon Blood Robe.

In addition, there is the Yin-Yang Dew, a crucial asset that has always been a key bargaining chip.

However, he naturally wouldn't reveal such a spiritual object; otherwise, the pseudo-celestial beings present would surely go mad.

To be precise, not only the pseudo-celestial beings, but also the martial arts celestial beings present would probably feel a sense of urgency.

Yin-Yang Dew can purify the spirit and soul, which is of great benefit to both celestial beings and humans.

Chen Ping'an had long planned how to use the Yin-Yang Dew, so he naturally wouldn't easily show it to others.

He had already traded one portion to Lady Biluo, and the remaining two-thirds were all already arranged, leaving no spare amount for trading.

In truth, it was fortunate that the amount he received was large enough; otherwise, after he used it himself and gave some to Lady Biluo, the Yin-Yang Dew would have been ruined long ago.

As the chatter gradually subsided, the trading session of this small meeting came to a close. (End of Chapter)