The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Lu Yao stopped paying attention to Fan Jingmei's affairs and focused his attention on Wanbaolou.

"Senior, is there anything you wish to purchase? Our shop's magical artifacts, elixirs, talismans, and other items are all of the finest quality; surely we have what you need."

A servant from Wanbaolou approached and respectfully asked Lu Yao.

Lu Yao glanced around. The interior of Wanbaolou was very spacious, with many cultivators moving about inside.

"Do you have any Thunder Bamboo, Ice Jade Gourd, or Mystic Thunder Wood here...?"

Lu Yao's goal was very clear: if the Wanbao Pavilion had the spiritual items he needed, he wouldn't need to search any further.

"Senior, wait a moment."

The attendant was slightly taken aback when he heard Lu Yao's words, and immediately took out a communication jade talisman to communicate.

After all, there are many spiritual beings in the world, and it is impossible to remember them all.

Lu Yao also sensed the cultivation level of the attendant in front of him. He was at the peak of Qi Refining, which was quite a good level of strength. It was surprising that he could only serve as a receptionist in Wanbaolou.

If this were a sect like the Miaoyin Sect, he would certainly be considered a mid-level disciple.

A moment later, the attendant's expression changed slightly, and he looked at Lu Yaodu with even greater respect.

"Senior, please follow me."

The attendant, through the communication jade talisman, learned from the people on the other side that these were all extremely high-grade spiritual items, at least needed by Core Formation cultivators, and was shocked.

This level of transaction is beyond his authority.

The attendant led Lu Yao to a very elegant room, and soon a maid served him a cup of spiritual tea.

"Please have a seat, senior."

The attendant respectfully bowed to Lu Yao and then withdrew.

"I hope I won't go home empty-handed."

Lu Yao shook his head. He was only missing a few spiritual items. It would be best if he could collect them all at Wanbaolou.

Soon, footsteps approached, and an old man dressed in a blue robe entered.

"I am Qinghua, greetings to fellow Daoist."

The old man smiled, cupped his hands in greeting to Lu Yao, and said hello.

"I already know about the spiritual items you asked about, fellow Daoist. I still have the Ice Jade Gourd and the Mysterious Thunder Wood Pavilion in stock, but I don't have the others."

Qinghua didn't say much and went straight to business, talking to Lu Yao.

"Oh? There are actually two pieces. I wonder what year the Xuanlei wood is from."

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face.

As expected of the largest merchant force in the Chaotic Star Sea, their reserves of spiritual items are indeed abundant.

"The Xuanlei Wood is a thousand-year-old spiritual wood, so you can rest assured, fellow Daoist."

Qinghua took out two large jade boxes directly from her storage artifact and placed them on the table.

By so generously handing over the items, they were naturally not afraid that Lu Yao would forcibly take them.

The last person who acted recklessly at Wanbaolou must have been reincarnated a hundred years ago.

"Very good, fellow Daoist, name your price."

Lu Yao used the Haotian Pearl to examine them, and they were all genuine.

"Three thousand five hundred mid-grade spirit stones."

Qinghua glanced at Lu Yao in surprise and then told him Wanbaolou's price.

This price is not low; most independent cultivators at the Core Formation stage wouldn't be able to afford it.

"Can we trade using low-grade spirit stones?"

Lu Yao frowned. He didn't have that many mid-grade spirit stones; he had almost all low-grade spirit stones, totaling over a hundred thousand, all obtained by killing cultivators along the way.

"Of course, one mid-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred and ten low-grade spirit stones."

Qinghua nodded. Mid-grade spirit stones and low-grade spirit stones can be traded, normally at a ratio of one to one hundred.

However, mid-grade spirit stones are rare and usually command a premium.

With a wave of his hand, Lu Yao created a small mountain of spirit stones. It was only because the room was big enough that he didn't know how they could fit in.

For a Core Formation cultivator like Qinghua, the number of spirit stones could be discerned with a mere glance.

"The transaction is complete, and the item belongs to you, fellow Daoist."

Qinghua's expression was subtle. After carefully putting away the spirit stones, she smiled and said to Lu Yao.

"In that case, I shall take my leave."

Lu Yao smiled and nodded. He was quite satisfied with the two spiritual items he had acquired.

Now, only two spiritual materials remain to refine the natal magic weapon.

They are respectively Tianlei bamboo and Jinlei wood.

Among them, Thunder Bamboo is the main material, so the older the better. At this stage, we can only look at Han Li's.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait. I have some information about the Golden Thunderwood. Would you like to hear it?"

Qinghua's expression shifted slightly, and she suddenly spoke to Lu Yao.

"Fellow Daoist, do you have any news about the Golden Thunderwood? How many spirit stones would you be willing to share with me?"

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but look at Qinghua.

If we find the Golden Thunderwood, then we will have almost all the materials for our natal magic weapon.

The clues for the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo can be obtained from the Myriad Sounds Sect; all that's missing is the Golden Thunder Wood.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be in a hurry. Let me explain slowly."

Qinghua smiled, stroked his beard, and sat down.

"It's quite a coincidence that a few years ago, I and a few fellow cultivators accidentally discovered a secret realm. After exploring it, we found a lot of spiritual wood, including the Golden Thunder Wood that you need."

Qinghua began to explain to Lu Yao.

"Fellow Daoist, are you joking? Now that you've discovered these spiritual objects, how could you tell me so easily?"

Lu Yao frowned and looked at Qinghua calmly.

At this moment, Lu Yao began to suspect that the old man might be plotting murder and robbery.

This tactic is all too common. Luring people outside and then setting up an ambush is an old trick in the cultivation world.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist is right. My fellow Daoists and I naturally covet the things in that secret realm, but unfortunately we cannot obtain them."

Qinghua gave a wry smile and helplessly shrugged.

"Could it be protected by a formation or a demonic beast?"

Lu Yao's heart stirred, and he immediately understood Qinghua's meaning.

Under normal circumstances, secret realms are indeed protected by formations or monsters to prevent invasion by external enemies.

"Indeed, my fellow cultivators and I were attacked by a level seven demonic beast. One of our fellow cultivators was seriously injured, which is why we managed to retreat. It was extremely dangerous."

A look of seriousness flashed in Qinghua's eyes.

"A level seven demonic beast? I see."

Lu Yao suddenly realized that a level seven demon beast was equivalent to a cultivator in the late stage of Core Formation. With the natural advantages of demon beasts, ordinary cultivators in the late stage of Core Formation were no match for them. It was possible that Qinghua and the others were defeated.

“We are ready to explore that secret realm again. I see that you need the Golden Thunder Wood. How about we cooperate? You can have the Golden Thunder Wood first, and we can each rely on our own abilities for the rest.”

Qinghua looked at Lu Yao and extended an invitation.

In his perception, Lu Yao's cultivation level was at the mid-stage of Core Formation, which was enough for him to join them; one more person meant one more safety.

They had already prepared the grand formation, but were still missing two Core Formation cultivators, which is why they invited Lu Yao.

"With so many Core Formation cultivators in Tianxing City, why did you only invite me, fellow Daoist?"

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes, his doubts still lingering in his mind.

He had only just met Qinghua when he was invited to go to the secret realm together; it seemed like he had ulterior motives.