Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 630 As Firm as Metal and Stone
Ji An bargained, "Three hundred and fifty high-grade spirit stones, if that's acceptable, then it's a deal."

His spirit stones didn't come from thin air; he saves every little bit he can.

"Haha," Master Guangji laughed heartily twice, and said:

"Since he is a regular customer, we should give him face. Let's go with this price. I'll tell the maid to fetch the jade slip."

Selling jade slips is an extremely profitable business; all you have to pay is a copy, which can be sold an unlimited number of times.

Ji An raised his hand to stop him:
"Wait a minute, fellow Daoist, do you have any useful defensive spells at the Golden Core level?"

His imagined enemies have always been those at the late Golden Core stage or the peak of the Golden Core stage, whose defensive capabilities, provided by his natal magic weapon, are insufficient.

However, his natal magic weapon improves along with his cultivation level, so there's nothing he can do about it. He can only use various defensive spells to make up for the gap.

"The defensive effect of the Solid Metal Technique is very good; it can form an absolutely powerful defensive barrier."

Ji An was speechless. "Last time, I followed a fellow Daoist's recommendation and purchased this spell."

"is it?"

Master Guangji felt somewhat embarrassed. The defensive power of the Solid Metal Technique was indeed strong, but the spell's effect could only be seen when it was upgraded to the Great Perfection level or above.

This spell is very difficult to improve because it consumes a lot of mana. Even a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator can only cast it ten times when their mana is full before their mana is depleted.

He felt that the other party was buying defensive spells again because the improvement of the Solidifying Metal Technique was too slow, and he had the feeling that he was selling counterfeit goods and the victim came knocking on his door.

However, he was right at the time; as long as the level of the spell is high enough, the effect of the Solidifying Metal Spell is indeed powerful.

"There are several defensive spells at the Golden Core level. Most of them have similar effects to the Solidifying Gold Technique, but their defensive power is somewhat weaker."

After much thought, the only spell suitable for you is the Firmness of Metal and Stone. It is not a mixed spell, but a pure metal element spell.

A thin film of golden spiritual light forms and merges with the skin, possessing both flexibility and hardness, capable of withstanding a great deal of damage.

I don't know how much you know about low-level spells, but this spell has a cultivation threshold. Cultivators must have a deep enough understanding of the Mixed Gold Armor Spell in order to cultivate it.

If you are willing to purchase it, I can also include the Mixed Gold Armor Spell, a spell at the Chao Yuan stage.

He didn't continue, explaining that this spell was among the most difficult to cultivate at the Golden Core level.

What a coincidence! Ji An was secretly pleased, but showed no sign of it on his face.

He pursed his lips, a hint of hesitation in his eyes, and said:

"Sounds good, but I need to practice other spells first. I don't know how long that will take. Time is precious."

Master Guangji forced a smile, “With your comprehension at the Golden Core level, it won’t be long before you reach the threshold of cultivation.”

His explanation was rather vague because his understanding of the gold industry wasn't at a certain level, and it would take too much time.

He had no doubt about the comprehension of the Golden Core cultivators. They were certain that they could reach the threshold for cultivating the Golden Core Realm. If one's comprehension did not reach the baseline, it would be impossible to become a Golden Core cultivator.

Ji An remained silent for a moment, then, feeling that the time was about right, slowly scratched his head:

"Three spells for five hundred high-grade spirit stones, how about that?"

A hint of joy flashed in Guangji Zhenren's eyes, but he firmly shook his head:
"Fellow Daoist, you've bargained too hard. By this calculation, the 'Gold and Stone Hardness' is only worth 140 high-grade spirit stones. I'll also throw in a Chao Yuan stage spell, so please add a little more."

"Fellow Daoist is too generous. I didn't even haggle over the price of your two attack spells. Let's be friends, and I'll patronize your business again in the future."

Ji An did not back down and finally got what he wanted.

Master Guangji stepped out of the living room and instructed the maidservants guarding the door:

“Go to the storeroom and retrieve the jade slips containing the Earth’s Wrath, the Blazing Fire of Heaven, and the Hardness of Metal and Stone.”

He turned around and smiled:

"Fellow Daoist, you must keep your word and patronize my shop's business."

“Definitely,” Ji An said in a deep voice, his eyes gleaming.
"I just heard you mention the Taibai Extinction Sword several times. Does that mean your shop sells Nascent Soul level spells?"

He subconsciously slowed his breathing, waiting for the other person's reply.

Master Guangji revealed a mysterious smile and said proudly:
"As long as the price is right, nothing is a problem."

“Hehe,” Ji An shook his head in disbelief:

"What about cultivation techniques that lead directly to the Nascent Soul realm? Does your shop also sell them?"

"As I said, as long as the price is right, everything is fine."

"Of course, we don't have the core cultivation techniques of those Nascent Soul sects."

It was rare for Master Guangji to be so humble; if he dared to shout like that, the big boss behind Tingfengxuan would beat him to death.

"If I want to purchase the Five Elements Sect's core cultivation technique, the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, can you also obtain it, fellow Daoist?"

"Yes, the Five Elements Sect was once a top-tier power in the Central Continent. Although it was once glorious, its sect has been destroyed. So, no one will pursue the sale of their cultivation techniques."

However, the Nascent Soul sects have jointly issued a ban, strictly prohibiting the circulation of Nascent Soul level cultivation techniques in the cultivation world. Fellow Daoist, you will need to pay a higher price if you wish to obtain one.

What is required in exchange?

"Tier 4 resources, a large amount of Tier 4 resources."

Ji An patted his forehead. "I was just asking, what would be the price of the Taibai Extinction Sword?"

Let alone saying he doesn't have fourth-tier resources, even if he did, he wouldn't dare to use them.

If the temptation is great enough, most people are willing to take the risk; don't overestimate other people's morality.

"It also requires fourth-tier resources, but it requires far fewer resources than cultivation techniques."

Ji An chuckled dryly and shook his head. Master Guangji maintained his smile; he didn't think the other party had the ability to produce fourth-tier resources either, but he could observe him as a potential client.

From the fragmented conversation, it can be deduced that the other party has ambitions to break through to the Nascent Soul level.

The other party can't afford the top-tier martial arts techniques, but those unorthodox techniques that damage one's potential are much cheaper. If they have no other choice, they will be willing to accept them.

A maid entered carrying two palm-sized jade trays, placed them on the table, bowed, and left.

The three jade slips lay quietly, each emitting silver, yellow, and crimson light respectively.

Ji An pointed out five hundred high-grade spirit stones, and after Guangji Zhenren counted them, he said:
"The amount is correct, the transaction is complete, and the key to the jade slip is the rotation path of the control technique."

Ji An looked surprised, "That's it?!"

"It doesn't need to be too complicated. If I don't tell you, do you know how to open it?"

“That’s true,” Ji An said, pressing the jade slip to his forehead and extending his divine sense to examine its contents.

With his current level of magical skill, he can easily distinguish the authenticity of the content.

Although they had cooperated before, he didn't believe the other party would sell counterfeit goods, but he still needed to be cautious.

After examining the three jade slips, he put them away. "I am very satisfied with the contents. I will come back to you again if I need anything in the future."

The two chatted for a while, and then Ji An said goodbye and left.

As Ji An landed on a cloud at the entrance of the certification association, he stepped into the hall and unexpectedly ran into an old friend.

"It's been many years since we last met. Fellow Daoist, you still have the same charm and are as radiant as ever."

Master Feiyun covered his mouth and chuckled, "How come I never noticed before that your words are as sweet as honey?"

"Hehe, you used to be very imposing, your aura was so strong that it made it hard for me to breathe."

Ji An replied jokingly that the other party had previously been the head of the alchemy department, and had often maintained a very businesslike attitude, so he had kept his distance.

"Nonsense, I don't have that 'keep away' aura."

Master Feiyun raised an eyebrow slightly and said:

"Fellow Daoist must have something to do at the association today, so I won't delay your business."

By the way, is your cave still in Blackstone Mountain? I'll pay you a visit in a few days.

Ji An nodded, "Yes, fellow Daoist, I will certainly welcome you with open arms."

"Then let's set it for Chen Shi (7-9 AM) three days from now, is that convenient?"

"can."

Master Feiyun nodded, "It's settled then, goodbye."

After saying that, she gracefully left, taking flight like a butterfly after exiting the hall.

After the other person disappeared, Ji An strode up to the pavilion and found Master Lieyang.

The two have had a very harmonious relationship over the years. He has been responsible for refining most of the association's Baohua Pills, and now he is very skilled at refining this kind of third-grade high-quality pill.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji An inquired:

"Fellow Daoist, I plan to purchase pills to improve my Beast Taming realm."

The water-attribute demon beast, the Azure Water Turtle, has mutated to possess ice attributes and now wants to advance to the Chaoyuan stage. What recommendations do you have?

The Golden Feathered Eagle has already reached the Chaoyuan stage, leaving only the Azure Water Turtle lagging behind.

"Fellow Daoist is in luck. If the Azure Water Turtle, a type of demonic beast, has mutated, it means that it has a trace of Ice Dragon bloodline within it."

Ji An's eyes narrowed slightly. "Really?"

The Ice Dragon is a dragon, and it travels in the far north where it is kept by a real person.

Of course, the one that the immortal was raising was a dragon beast with diluted bloodline, not a pure-blooded ice dragon.

It is said that the offspring of mythical beasts such as dragons and phoenixes have the strength of the Chaoyuan stage as soon as they are born, and even if they sleep all day, they can reach the Yuanying stage as soon as they grow up.

"Would I lie to you? There's no benefit in it. I once heard a certain True Lord say that."

Master Lieyang chuckled, pondered for a moment, and said:
"Are you planning to refine it yourself or buy it directly? If you're going to refine it yourself, I can recommend the best pills."

Ji An smiled and replied, "It would be best if there was a finished product."

If he were to refine a pill suitable for the Azure Water Turtle, he could only activate the pill fire, and could not rely on the power of the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Fire.

Besides, the Azure Water Turtle has been nurtured in the gourd world for many years, and its foundation is already sufficient. It only needs a push to break through.

Unlike human cultivators who break through, demon beasts only need to consider two things when breaking through: the purity of their bloodline and their vital energy. The Azure Water Turtle has both of these.

The treatment his four tamed beasts received was much better than that of most cultivators.

"Wait a moment, I'll send someone to fetch it."

The elixir is called the Gui Water Cleansing Meridian Pill, which is most effective at stimulating and strengthening the bloodline power of ice-attribute demonic beasts. The Azure Water Turtle's defense will become even stronger.

Master Lieyang suddenly laughed and said:

"It seems that the strength of the Azure Water Turtle is not of any importance. Fellow Daoist is a Golden Core cultivator, and you cannot rely on the Azure Water Turtle when encountering enemies."

Turtle-type demon beasts are known for their slow growth, making them only suitable for raising as inheritance spirit beasts.

(End of this chapter)