The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 386 Competing for Fame
Long Qiujian and Long Qiuhu's expressions changed slightly. There were already quite a few people in the trading area of ​​Tianbao Pavilion.

Zhao Panlong's words were already a provocation.

Upon hearing this, Su Yan's eyes flickered slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

"What advice do you have for me, Fellow Daoist Zhao?"

Upon hearing Su Yan's voice, Zhao Panlong's expression turned serious: "I dare not presume to offer my guidance. I have heard that Su Yan, as the prefect, is capable of fighting against those at the seventh level of the Dharma Aspect Realm with only the fifth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm. He also killed 100,000 rebel soldiers in the Battle of Xizhou Prefecture. Now that I have seen him, I am extremely curious."

Not only Zhao Panlong, but any martial artist at the Dharma Aspect Realm was extremely curious about Su Yan's battle record, while also harboring doubts.

The royal city has never lacked geniuses, but a prodigy like Su Yan is unheard of.

With a great reputation comes people wanting to see what kind of person they are, how they managed to gain such a large reputation.

Su Yan glanced at Zhao Panlong, who had long hair, in the opposite private room, and raised his eyes slightly: "If you are curious, Fellow Daoist Zhao can give it a try. However, fists and feet have no eyes. If you get hurt, I will not compensate you."

Buzz

Zhao Panlong's divine sense was like a knife; in the blink of an eye, he passed through the hall, and the invisible blade went straight for Su Yan.

Su Yan remained still, but his divine sense spread out like an iron chain, instantly shattering Zhao Panlong's probing.

With just one strike, Zhao Panlong let out a muffled groan, realizing he had suffered a hidden loss.

"Haha, Zhao Panlong, you're getting worse as you get older."

Long Qiuhu sneered, and Zhao Panlong snorted coldly: "Impressive skills. I hope to have the opportunity to learn a thing or two from you in the future."

At this moment, the elder of Tianbao Pavilion had already appeared in the hall. His aura was as deep as an abyss, and he was an old man with a solemn face.

"Fellow Daoists, the Tianbao Pavilion is not fully occupied, so please hold back. The trade fair will begin soon."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

“Zhang Fangsi, this old guy has reached the ninth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm.”

Long Qiujian's eyes showed a hint of solemnity: "Tianbao Pavilion has one Saint and two Golden Bodies, and below them is this Grand Elder Zhang Fangsi. He has been in charge of various affairs of Tianbao Pavilion all day long, and now he has taken another step forward."

The next level after reaching the ninth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm is the Golden Body Realm.

The fact that Tianbao Pavilion could produce three Golden Body Realm martial artists speaks volumes about its strength and resources.

"It's just an itchy hand, Fellow Daoist Zhang, there's no need to worry."

Having given Zhang Fangsi face, Zhao Panlong now sensed that more Dharma Aspect martial artists had arrived at the trade fair, so he naturally didn't want to test them.

Whatever his purpose may be, he must lay low for now.

In the same private room as Ouyang Tianxun, a refined scholar with a face as white as jade squinted and sighed, "Such a refined divine sense, this Su Yan is truly comprehensive."

Ouyang Tianxun nodded and sighed, "It's more than just comprehensive. His external martial arts are like a magical weapon, his bloodline of the ferocious insects is extraordinary, and even his true essence is several times more than that of a fifth-level Dharma Aspect martial artist. To be honest, if I were to face him with my current seventh-level Dharma Aspect strength, I would definitely be the one who dies."

Yu Yunqing looked surprised; defeat and death in battle were two completely different outcomes.

Ouyang Tianxun's skills are outstanding even among those at the seventh level of the Dharma Aspect Realm. His black-scaled dragon armor, combined with the Heavenly Following Sword, is enough to rival an ordinary eighth-level Dharma Aspect Realm martial artist.

"Fellow Daoist Ouyang, are you joking?"

"Are you kidding me? You think those rumors are false?"

Ouyang Tianxun smiled, then glanced in Su Yan's direction: "His skills are only getting stronger, not weaker. Even if those two fight fiercely, as long as they don't put him in a situation where he's doomed, then his progress..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yu Yunqing across from him seemed to be deep in thought.

People arrived at the trade fair one after another, and soon there were more than thirty Dharma Aspect martial artists in this private room.

There were people like Ouyang Tianxun, who held important positions, and Li Lengyan, a Dharma Aspect martial artist from the royal family.

Those who can get here either have ability or have enough capital.

Dangdang

In the hall, Zhang Fangsi rang a small bronze bell, the clear sound spreading throughout the entire trade fair venue.

Everyone's attention was drawn to him. Zhang Fangsi bowed slightly to the four directions and said, "Fellow Daoists, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of Tianbao Pavilion for your presence at our trade fair. This trade fair will serve as a starting point for Tianbao Pavilion, and the second session will be open for you to trade yourselves."

After saying this, Zhang Fangsi clapped his hands, and the maids filed out, each carrying a treasure covered with brocade and silk.

There were twenty maids in total, all tall and fair-skinned, and each one a top beauty.

However, compared to these twenty auction items, it was merely a decorative piece, not as valuable as the tray.

"The first item is a high-grade fourth-tier Yin-Yang Spirit Building Pill, to strengthen the soul..."

As the trade fair began, Zhang Fangsi started to release the good stuff that Tianbao Pavilion had prepared.

The first pill was a high-grade fourth-rank pill. Although it wasn't top-grade, it could strengthen the soul, which was a rare treasure for many Dharma Aspect Realm martial artists.

"Thirty million yuan stone"

Bidding calls continued incessantly, and soon the first item was sold for 37 million yuan.

Without wasting any words, Zhang Fangsi moved on to the next item in his collection, which was a high-grade fourth-tier Fire Scale Armor, a spiritual artifact primarily used for defense.

Defensive magical artifacts have always been scarce, let alone treasure armor, and it was quickly auctioned off for 60 million.

The third, fourth, fifth...

Watching Zhang Fangsi manipulate the emotions of these Dharma Aspect martial artists, Su Yan couldn't help but sigh in the private room, "Tianbao Pavilion has really put in the effort. Pills, spiritual weapons, spirit-sealing artifacts, secret techniques... each one is something many people covet."

"It's not surprising. Those who can participate in the trade fair are treasures that have been collected for a long time. There are always martial artists at the Dharma Aspect Realm who need them."

Long Qiuhu was actually quite tempted by several of the collectibles just now, but unfortunately, his pockets have been too empty lately.

The rewards for the Battle of Xizhou Prefecture have not yet been announced. The court assembly has not yet convened, and the merits have not yet been determined, so naturally there have been no rewards.

As for the Long family's treasury, Su Yan had used up a lot of resources in several alchemy sessions, and they had all been converted into cash with spirit stones, so there was naturally a shortage now.

Long Qiuhu introduced, "The good stuff is coming up next."

Zhang Fangsi brought up the tenth item and personally tore off the thin veil covering it, revealing a small dragon-shaped tree about the thickness of a forearm, entirely blue, with faint sounds of thunder emanating from it.

Lapis Lazuli Thunder Tree!

The appearance of this item caused a stir in many private rooms, with people paying even closer attention to it.

"Tianbao Pavilion is quite capable. You even managed to find this precious tree that gathers azure-gold heavenly lightning, and it's still alive."

A hoarse voice came from the private room to the left.

"This thing probably wasn't meant for auction."

Zhang Fangsi smiled and slowly said, "The Azure Gold Thunder Tree is a top-grade fourth-rank natural treasure, and you all know its effects. The key lies not in the wood itself, but in the Azure Gold Heavenly Thunder it condenses. This tree has been appraised by the fourth-rank alchemist, Master Qu Jingyue, and is thirteen hundred years old. It can condense thirteen strands of Azure Gold Heavenly Thunder every day. Heavenly Thunder tempering can forge a strong and resilient body, which is one of its functions. If tempered for many years, there is a chance to transform into an Azure Thunder Body."

An acquired martial physique, even if it's not a fully inheritable Azure Thunder Physique, is an irresistible temptation for any martial artist. As long as this Azure Thunder Tree remains intact, the family can continue to prosper.

Not to mention, if one cultivates a lightning-based technique, then the Azure Gold Lightning Tree will be even more useful.

Zhao Panlong's voice suddenly came: "What does Tianbao Pavilion want to exchange?"

"Fourth-grade top-quality items, including rare and precious materials, elixirs, cultivation techniques, and rare and magical artifacts, can all be traded, but one must choose the best."

Although the Azure Thunder Tree is precious, Tianbao Pavilion is not a family, so there is no need to spend a lot of time supporting and cultivating it. Trading is the best option.

"What do you think of the fourth-tier top-grade spiritual weapon, the Dragon-Slaying Slash?"

A hoarse voice came, followed by a dragon's roar echoing through the hall, and a simple, unadorned black dagger hovered in mid-air.

Zhang Fangsi raised his hand and the Dragon Slash, about the length of his forearm, landed in his hand.

"The Dragon-Weeping Stone was crafted by at least two fourth-tier weapon refiners. Fellow Daoist Shangguan's Dragon-Slaying Slash is truly a treasure."

Zhao Panlong suddenly spoke up, saying, "A top-grade fourth-tier Zhanlin Blade, and a fourth-tier bull-headed winged beast."

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward after those words were spoken.

Both the Zhanlin Blade and the Jinglong Blade are fourth-tier top-grade spiritual weapons, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages compared to the Zhanlin Blade, so it's hard to say which is better or worse.

However, having a mount with a fourth-tier bloodline means that even if one's strength hasn't reached the fourth tier, it doesn't mean that one can't train it.

"The Zhao family is quite wealthy."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Panlong did not back down and said, "What I practice is the 'Heavenly Thunder Wrathful Wolf Technique,' a rare treasure of the thunder element that I cannot give up."

His words carried a hint of determination; even if the price were to increase, he would absolutely not back down.

This deterred some people who wanted to give it a try.

After all, a top-grade fourth-tier treasure is not something that can be easily taken out.

"Coincidentally, I have a contracted beast that also cultivates lightning."

However, at this moment, Su Yan's voice drifted over.

Zhao Panlong's expression changed slightly, and the next moment he heard Su Yan say, "One Returning Origin Golden Body Pill."

hiss

These words surprised almost everyone in the trading room.

The Golden Body Pill is something that refines the fundamental laws and increases the probability of a Dharma Aspect Realm martial artist breaking through to the Golden Body Realm.

Even with a poor foundation, the probability can be increased by at least half a percent after being refined by the Golden Body Pill.

Even a 50% probability is enough to drive people crazy.

Especially for those Dharma Aspect Realm warriors who are on the verge of a breakthrough and whose lifespan is about to end, this thing is not a pill, it's life itself.

"Has he gone mad? Why isn't he keeping this for himself, but instead putting it up for trade?"

Li Lengyan also looked in disbelief in Su Yan's direction. At this moment, a small jade bottle flew out and landed in Zhang Fangsi's hand.

Having grown up in the royal family, she knew just how difficult it was to refine this kind of pill. There were no fewer than ten thousand pill-refining techniques required, and only veteran alchemists could refine it at the fourth level. Moreover, the success rate was frighteningly low.

Zhang Fangsi opened the jade bottle, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. His expression changed slightly, revealing a look of shock.

"A perfectly formed Guiyuan Golden Body Pill, which took an extremely short time to form, is coming soon."

Upon hearing this, even more people looked puzzled, and all eyes turned to the private room where Su Yan was.

Everyone recalled Su Yan's appearance at the Lancang Medicine Pavilion, and some of them had heard some rumors about it.

An absurd thought suddenly occurred to him—could this have been made by him?
Zhang Fangsi said to Su Yan, "Everyone knows the value of the Guiyuan Golden Body Pill. If it were auctioned, this Guiyuan Golden Body Pill, with its concentrated medicinal power, would be close to a super-grade pill. It could probably fetch a price of 250 million yuan stones."

His valuation was actually a reminder that neither Zhao Panlong nor the mysterious Dharma Elder were currently offering a price lower than that.

Not to mention its unique characteristics.

"Are there any other fellow Daoists who have made a bid?"

Zhang Fangsi asked again, and someone said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, stop asking everyone else. We should be asking you: now that you've received Fellow Daoist Su Yan's Golden Body Pill, do you have any plans to trade or auction it off?"

Zhang Fangsi chuckled: "We need to report to the Vice Pavilion Master before we can make a decision."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood that it was practically impossible for the Golden Body Pill of Returning to Origin to be used.

"Deal made. This old man thanks Fellow Daoist Su Yan."

No one made a bid, and Zhao Panlong was furious, but unfortunately, he couldn't offer anything more valuable to trade for the Azure Thunder Tree.

The Azure Thunder Tree was brought up, and even before it got close, one could already feel the thunderous roar.

Su Yan released the Wind and Thunder Insect, which spun around and extracted a bolt of azure-gold lightning from it, swallowing it whole.

The aura of lightning slowly increased, yet the powerful azure-gold lightning had no effect on it whatsoever.

Long Qiujian, Long Qiuhu, and Long Qiushui were also amazed by the appearance of the Wind and Thunder Insect.

Long Qiujian said, "This ferocious insect's foundation is indeed strong enough."

Su Yan said, "With this Azure-Gold Thunder Tree, its growth can be accelerated a bit."

While the three were talking, Zhang Fangsi traded two more items: a Dao weapon embryo and a set of arrays for summoning the remnant soul of a beast king.

The items were all precious, but for Su Yan, they were not indispensable.

Soon they arrived at the seventeenth item. When the cloth was lifted, it turned out to be a broken piece of rusty iron, about the size of a palm, with peculiar patterns and a special aura.

The moment the rusty iron piece appeared, Su Yan suddenly felt the Ferocious Insect Cauldron tremble slightly. Although it was only a fleeting moment, he had never felt this before.

Almost instinctively, he sat up straight and stared intently at the rusty piece of iron.

"Remains of a Saint-Rank Daoist Weapon"

Zhang Fangsi looked at everyone. At this moment, he channeled all his true energy to form a thin protective layer over his hands before picking up the rusty iron piece.

"Master Gu Pan, a fifth-grade weapon refiner in the royal city, has appraised this fragment as at least a remnant of a sixth-grade sacred-grade Dao weapon. It contains a wisp of its original essence and its sharpness is comparable to that of a fifth-grade Dao weapon. If one is destined, one may be able to comprehend the Dao essence within it."

"It's just a piece of rusty iron. Even if it's the remains of a Saint-grade Dao weapon, it probably has its limitations. You can't exactly use this thing to fight against a Dao weapon, can you?"

A burly man with a thick beard pursed his lips and looked at the rusty iron sheet.

It's palm-sized and can only be used for surprise attacks.

Zhang Fangsi nodded: "Fellow Daoist Pang Yan is right. If it's just about its function, it is indeed a bit useless here. However, this piece of iron comes from the Hundred Thousand Mountains. It is said to be a fragment of a Saint-grade Dao Weapon that was cut off from the Undying Divine Mountain. If we can get our hands on it, we might be able to get a clue about the Undying Divine Mountain."

(End of this chapter)