Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 289 Second Identity, Unexpected Gains

Especially in the Heaven Pavilion and Earth Pavilion, there was an uncontrollable surge of energy, which clearly indicated that the cultivators inside were experiencing emotional fluctuations and were unable to suppress their energy, causing it to leak out!
"【Phoenix Grass】!"

A type of auxiliary medicine for Core Formation, which can be used to refine the [Dust-Reducing Pill] to improve the quality of Core Formation!
Lin Changheng once obtained a precious medicinal root called "Zhelong Grass" from the Qiu family patriarch. It is also a key auxiliary ingredient in "Jiangchen Dan". It has already been revived and planted, and is now being continuously promoted.

If he could obtain this precious medicine, he would have two auxiliary ingredients for the [Dust-Reducing Pill], taking another step closer to completing the pill-making process.

In addition, Lin Changheng also obtained the [Kui Water Essence], which, as one of the auxiliary ingredients, can be refined into a precious pill that increases the chance of forming a core – the [Return to Truth Pill]!
"We must not let this opportunity slip by!"

Lin Changheng's eyes narrowed slightly as he made his decision.

He had accumulated a large sum of spirit stones again, enough to bid on it.

Although he was used to a hard life and was quite frugal, he also knew the importance of saving where he could and spending where he could.

Why did he show some interest in the "Inheritance of Stargazing Skills" and try to bid on it, but then decisively withdraw once the price exceeded the limit?
That's because it's just a hobby!
He now possesses a variety of skills. In addition to the core and most reliable skill, which must be consistently prioritized, there is the secondary skill of array formation, which is close to the second tier, as well as the skills of puppetry and insect control, which he has not yet begun to study.

Moreover, Yan Mingyi possesses superior talent and progress in puppetry, and can provide finished puppets. Why would Lin Changheng bother with that? He won't consider learning it for a long time.

The same applies to the art of talismans. With Tantai Feiyue present, there is no shortage of talismans, so there is no need to delve into them further.

For a group, it is important to concentrate its efforts on accomplishing major tasks; for an individual like Lin Changheng, it is important to focus on doing things meticulously and well.

As for the [Beast Taming Skill], Lin Changheng only formed contracts with three spirit beasts and did not delve into the art of beast taming. He focused on application, similar to "raising pets".

Therefore, it cannot be considered as training, as there was no systematic or theoretical mastery or enhancement of the relevant skills and knowledge.

The same applies to the art of cultivating spiritual plants. Learning is done in a segmented manner, focusing only on specific problems in order to cultivate spiritual herbs effectively.

The art of insect control is worth studying, but the problem is that without suitable exotic insects, it is impossible to practice it. Lin Changheng also plans to postpone it. However, the practicality of this technique is extremely high. The previous "Insect Demon" made all the cultivators in the Song-Jin region tremble with fear just by controlling insects.

The boost it provides to combat skills is self-evident!

Alchemy, formations, and insect control are the skills that Lin Changheng decided to focus on after careful consideration, and they require long-term dedication.

Other skills are learned selectively, primarily for practical purposes.

……

But now that the elixir-forming aid is in hand, Lin Changheng has no intention of backing down.

We must fight!

On one hand, he is strong enough; he has killed late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators before. With the Dark Blaze Flame in hand, even against a Pseudo-Core cultivator, there is a possibility that he could defeat them.

On the other hand, Lin Changheng's identity was concealed.

His current identity is no longer "Master Lin Dan," but a survivor whose family was destroyed and wiped out overnight by his enemy. However, not long after, his enemy clan was also wiped out by his own enemy.

Later, in the immortal city, this person was unexpectedly robbed and killed by a desperate criminal.

This was unacceptable in the peaceful and stable Floating Life Immortal City, so the law enforcement team immediately mobilized and killed the fugitive.

Because this case is rare, it was also placed on the desk of Bai Hengwan, who is in charge of related matters.

The ins and outs of the case, including the past experiences and identities of the two individuals, are all clearly explained and readily available.

Then, taking advantage of her position, she casually erased the deceased's experiences and news of his death, and put away his innocent identity.

Keep it for future use.

This person's network of connections is crystal clear, and the source and subsequent connections have been severed. No one can find any flaws, making him an excellent "alias".

As it happened, Lin Changheng needed such an identity, so Bai Hengwan personally arranged for the name and background of the cultivator named "Li Feiyu" to fall into Lin Changheng's hands.

They then deliberately added subsequent experiences to match Lin Changheng's current cultivation level.

After his family was destroyed, this man endured hardship and humiliation, leaving Song with a burning desire for revenge. He traveled to various countries and finally returned with the cultivation of Foundation Establishment.

With all his former enemies dead and his hatred dissipated, he could now focus on cultivating his inner core.

……

The reason for doing this was that Bai Hengwan took the initiative to propose it after deciding to cooperate fully, in order to avoid Lin Changheng having many concerns about doing things in his public capacity.

Or it might have some negative impact, or even have the opposite effect on her.

After all, his fame is so great that he easily attracts attention, and even small things are easily magnified.

But when you take on another identity, things are different; you act freely and more unrestrainedly.

At the same time, she was about to get into some trouble and did not want Lin Changheng to get involved. She also provided a batch of medicinal herbs and pill formulas, hoping that Lin Changheng could calmly refine pills for her.

After a moment's thought, Lin Changheng readily accepted.

Who in the surrounding area doesn't know Lin Dan's personality? He never leaves his home and is incredibly steady.

It's perfectly normal for him to be in seclusion on Jade Belt Lake, refining elixirs. Now, by going out to do some things and having another persona take the blame, he can easily clear his name.

“Li Feiyu…”

Lin Changheng sat in the Tianzi Pavilion, watching the box slowly open in the hands of the elderly man in fine clothes below, and muttered to himself, "I am determined to get this!"

Inside the treasure box lay a spirit whisker, about three inches long, its entire body displaying magnificent seven colors. It was not an inanimate object; its surface naturally shimmered with a dreamlike glow, and faintly, one could hear a clear and melodious phoenix cry echoing around it, emanating a noble, pure, and powerful aura of life!
The [Dust-Cleansing Pill], refined from the [Panhuang Grass], can cleanse the pill, remove impurities, and increase the roundness and potential of the formed pill. For cultivators who aspire to go further on the path of immortality, its value is immeasurable!
After all, if a false core is formed, also known as an inferior core, then there is no hope for the future of cultivation, and it is considered a complete severance.

As soon as the elderly man in traditional Chinese clothing announced the price, bids began to pour in.

It soared straight up, hurtling upwards.

Starting from a base price of 8,000 spirit stones, the price jumped straight to 10,000 and then 20,000.

And it has never stopped.

Most of the bidders were late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, and many were from the Earth Pavilion.

Among the fake Core Formation cultivators, only one person made a token shout, and quickly fell silent. He probably thought that he would take the bottom price if he could, and it wouldn't matter if he couldn't.

After all, it's no longer useful to him; even if he bought it at a high price, he'd lose money if he sold it.

Only when the bidding began to subside did Lin Changheng intervene, offering a price with a premium.

"Twenty-eight thousand spirit stones!"

The remaining two cultivators, judging from their voices, did not appear old and were full of energy.

One of the voices even carried a sharp and assertive quality, and it was also from the Tianzi Pavilion.

Just by listening to Lin Changheng's voice, you can feel his spirited and high-spirited demeanor.

"Twenty-eight thousand five!"

"Twenty-nine thousand!"

They made another offer.

"Thirty thousand spirit stones." Lin Changheng said expressionlessly, continuing to press the price.

"Ha ha……"

After two more rounds of bidding, suddenly, the sharp-tongued voice stopped offering a bid and instead spoke up.

"Ye Wugui, it seems that this time, it's not just a competition between the two of us. I didn't expect that another fellow Daoist is also interested in this."

These words caused a stir in the room, and everyone, including Lin Changheng, had a flash of light in their eyes, clearly reacting to the name "Ye Wugui".

He was a rogue cultivator under the Purple Extreme Sect who had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. He was powerful, ruthless, and fierce in battle. He also possessed a magical artifact embryo and had killed many ignorant cultivators.

He has made a name for himself in areas such as the Purple Extreme Sect and the Floating Life Immortal City.

Lin Changheng had previously dealt with him outside the [Jiazi Secret Realm], trading [Lava Fire Crystals].

And now he's actually run into him at this auction? It's just that the voices don't sound quite right, so Lin Changheng didn't make the connection.

Then, a brief silence fell over a private room on the second floor, before a deep laugh broke out, completely different from the previous one. "I didn't expect that even though I was hiding so well, you, Brother Yi, could see through me so easily. The genius of the [Southern Palace] is indeed worthy of the name."

The Southern Palace? A prodigy surnamed Yi?

The room fell silent again, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. All the cultivators looked up, their gazes darting back and forth between the two private rooms from which the sounds had come, their eyes filled with surprise and a mixture of astonishment and disbelief.

If the top powers within the Song Kingdom, such as the Purple Extreme Sect and the Floating Life Immortal City, are like the "Azure Sky" floating above everyone's heads, visible to the naked eye, whose majesty and power can be clearly perceived, then the Southern Palace is like the "Magnificent Heavenly Dao" hanging high above the Azure Sky, overlooking all living beings, and in charge of rules and order!
It is detached from worldly affairs and rarely seen, but its will is omnipresent, influencing the entire landscape and direction of the cultivation world in the Song Dynasty.

Normally, forces like the Purple Extreme Sect and Floating Life Immortal City are beings that cultivators in the Song region need to look up to, but in front of the South Pole Palace, even these top forces need to maintain sufficient respect.

It's utterly unpredictable! Just like how ordinary people in the countryside could never witness the grandeur and magnificence of the imperial court.

Therefore, when a prodigy from the Southern Palace actually appeared before them, the feelings of the cultivators in the hall were self-evident.

However, Ye Wugui was clearly not among them, and even clashed with this Yi-surname prodigy. It was clear that the Southern Palace was not so mysterious to high-level cultivators.

Ye Wugui subtly revealed the other party's identity, and then said:

"As for the other fellow Daoist, he must have some need to bid. Isn't this auction based on the principle of the highest bidder winning, and only fairness matters? Brother Yi, are you perhaps trying to use our reputations to suppress others?"

"Humph!"

These sharp yet reasonable words caused Yi Jitian, who was in the Tianzi Pavilion private room, to change color instantly, his face turning red and then white. He had clearly been exposed as to his true intentions. He was arrogant and had intended to use this opportunity to make the other party back down, but now that Ye Wugui had exposed him in public, he felt humiliated and embarrassed.

If he persists, he will solidify his reputation for using his power to intimidate others, which will damage both his and Ji Nangong's reputations. But if he backs down now, it will make him appear afraid of Ye Wugui, causing him to lose face even more.

Inside the private room, a hint of annoyance flashed in Yi Jitian's eyes, and he tightened his grip on the armrest of the seat slightly.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, knowing he couldn't lose his composure at this moment. He forcefully pressed down on the kneeling waitress's heaving head with one hand, and let out a cold snort, his voice carrying a deliberately maintained calm through the private room:

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you flatter me. How could I, Yi, be such a despicable person? Since it is a fair bidding process, let's continue!"

Upon hearing this, no one dared to bid again, and the cultivators who had previously paused their bidding to observe all gave up their ideas.

We can't win against them, and we can't afford to mess with them!

That is their core idea.

Seeing this, the old auctioneer secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said loudly to smooth things over, "Haha, both of you seniors are reasonable people! In that case, let the auction continue! Senior Yi from the Heavenly Class No. 3 box has bid 31,000 spirit stones, and Senior Ye from the Earthly Class No. 7 box has bid 31,500 spirit stones! Are there any further bids?" His gaze once again turned to the box where Lin Changheng was located.

Thirty-two thousand!

Only Lin Changheng remained unchanged, with prices continuing to surge without any hesitation or intention to stop.

With prices consistently close to 40,000, Lin Changheng remains unchallenged, displaying confidence and ease.

Ye Wugui's expression also began to show surprise. He looked repeatedly at the Tianzi Pavilion where Lin Changheng was. This person was able to sit in the Tianzi Pavilion, so his status, strength, or wealth must be different. However, he had no other thoughts and was calm and accepting of defeat.

But Yi Jitian's eyes were much more gloomy.

It was clearly different from his original plan, but he had just been roasted over a fire by Ye Wugui and was unable to retaliate.

As the elegantly dressed elder brought down the gavel, Lin Changheng acquired the [Panhuang Grass].

A slight premium is acceptable.

……

"Elder Ling?"

"The old slave is here!"

"you……"

At this moment, Yi Jitian suddenly trembled, and an unusual blush rose on his face. After enjoying the afterglow for a moment, while watching the maid carefully clean up, he turned to the old man standing quietly behind him with his hands clasped and ordered, "...Go and investigate this person's identity for me. See which noble family he comes from, or which sect's disciple he is. If there is an opportunity, we can also cooperate and make a deal."

"It's not that I don't have other materials for Core Formation, it's just that I happen to be lacking this one."

As soon as he finished speaking, Old Ling was taken aback.

"Son..."

A hesitant voice came out, seemingly unable to understand. In his opinion, given his young master's temperament, he would most likely hold a grudge against this person and seek an opportunity to take revenge and reclaim the [Panhuang Grass].

The result was such peace?
"A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation. Does Elder Ling not understand such a simple principle?" Yi Jitian saw that his robes had been carefully arranged, and tossed a small bag of spirit stones into the arms of the maid who had finished her hard work. He looked at the newly started auction in the room and asked in a slightly distant voice.

Old Master Ling's lips twitched slightly, and he immediately gave a dry laugh, "What you say is true, young master. This old servant was being too attached to appearances."

But in his heart, he couldn't help but mutter, "It seems that the master's strict confinement order last time had a good effect." But on the surface, he was still flattering and pleased, after all, this young master was someone he had watched grow up since he was a child, and it was not necessarily a bad thing for him that the other party could be successful.

"Go."

A token shot out.

"Yes!"

Elder Ling immediately left with the token of the Southern Palace branch.

As long as it doesn't involve core interests, all major powers will give face by using the name of "Jinan Palace"; if they make reasonable requests, they will mostly smile and try their best to meet them.

However, if a fake Core Formation cultivator were here, they would find that Elder Ling's aura was as deep and profound as an abyss, clearly indicating that he was someone of the same level.

It is utterly unbelievable that such a cultivator was merely a servant.

……

Meanwhile, Lin Changheng has completed another transaction.

Another type of medicine for forming a golden core has appeared in the storage bag.

The resources that Lin Changheng could use in his storage bag were still worth more than 100,000 spirit stones.

There is still enough.

The auction will continue.

Lin Changheng, on the other hand, was observing and waiting for an opportunity to make a move.

But he soon discovered that some pseudo-core cultivators were starting to exert their power, and when compared across different levels, Lin Changheng found that his financial resources were becoming increasingly strained.

They were forced to give up.

He was considered wealthy among late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, but compared to a Pseudo-Core Formation cultivator, he was simply no match.

Just as he was pondering whether he could leave, someone, accompanied by a steward from the Immortal City Auction House, knocked on the door of the private room.

Lin Changheng frowned slightly, glancing at the kind-faced old man and the deacon beside him who looked clearly troubled and somewhat forced to put on a brave face. He didn't say anything, just watched quietly.

"Young Master Li, my master would like to have a chat with you."

The old man was none other than Ling Lao, Yi Jitian's servant and a cultivator at the Pseudo-Core Formation level. He smiled sincerely and asked, "May I ask if you would mind taking me a moment?"

Lin Changheng did not answer directly, but looked seriously at the auction house steward, appearing calm and composed: "I wonder if the Immortal City Auction House has any rules requiring one to accept invitations from others?"

The steward sighed, a helpless look on his face. He was caught in the middle between the distinguished guests of the Heavenly Pavilion and the distinguished guests of the South Palace: "Of course not."

"In that case, I'm afraid I cannot accept your kind offer."

Lin Changheng smiled calmly and directly refused Elder Ling, "Besides, it doesn't seem like very polite to show up uninvited at an auction."

Without the constraints of his identity and the possibility of setting future problems, Lin Changheng naturally developed a cultivator's arrogance.

"Well, that's not how it works."

Elder Ling had a very good temper and was not angry at all. On the contrary, he felt that Lin Changheng was so calm and composed in the face of a pseudo-core cultivator whose aura was barely visible, and dared to refuse. He must have his reasons for being so confident.

Such a cultivator would not want to break off relations over trivial matters. At the very least, he needed to maintain a semblance of harmony so that if they met again in the future, they wouldn't have to resort to violence.

Moreover, since he was not representing himself, but the young master, this was even more true... because he could not cause trouble for his master.

“My young master also possesses some rare resources, comparable to the [Panhuang Grass]. Perhaps we can trade with Young Master Li; I assure you that you will not suffer any loss.”

"Of course, we will also have the auction house steward witness the transaction, so Young Master Li can rest assured about that. As for the upcoming auction items, I have already learned about them in advance. They are all quite expensive and suitable for Pseudo-Core cultivators. Young Master Li should not be interested in them, nor can he compete with those people."

Elder Ling directly demonstrated his utmost sincerity.

Lin Changheng glanced at the steward, who nodded repeatedly. After a moment's thought, he agreed.

"Since that's the case, so be it! Since this senior with the fake core has said so, I shouldn't be too heartless. We might have the chance to interact again in the future. Cutting off our paths would be bad for both of us."

Lin Changheng remained remarkably calm and even gave Elder Ling a deep look before chuckling softly.

"What are his trump cards? Powerful talismanic artifacts? Hidden high-ranking guards? Or is he just putting on a show?"

Old Ling's mind also began to work at lightning speed.

Then he recalled the basic information he had obtained from the Immortal City, which said that this person's family had been wiped out, he had gone into exile, and eventually broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage and returned...

The transformation of the weak into the strong is not uncommon in the cultivation world. Opportunity is one aspect, but the other is one's Dao heart!

A person who can rise again after experiencing great ups and downs must have an extremely strong will.

Without giving it much thought, Elder Ling led the way.

Before long, Lin Changheng and Yi Jitian met in the third private room of the Tianzi class.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Li. I, Yi, pay my respects."

Yi Jitian took the initiative to greet him, showing no airs at all, with a warm smile. Lin Changheng was also secretly surprised. He had thought that with the fake pill protecting him, he was probably a spoiled brat, but he did not expect him to have such an attitude.

Lin Changheng remained expressionless, cupping his hands in return, his tone carrying just the right amount of aloofness and caution: "I, Li, have met Fellow Daoist Yi! Fellow Daoist Yi's invitation was against the rules, but Senior Ling spoke earnestly, so I agreed to the meeting. May I ask what the matter is about? Fellow Daoist, please explain clearly?"

He deliberately projected an attitude of not wanting to get too involved with the sons of such powerful figures.

Yi Jitian seemed oblivious to his aloofness, his smile unchanged: "Fellow Daoist Li is straightforward and outspoken, which I admire. At the auction just now, your boldness was astonishing, which I greatly appreciated. The reason for this meeting is twofold: firstly, I wish to make friends with someone like you, and secondly, there is indeed a mutually beneficial deal that I would like to discuss with you."

"Please say."

After taking their seats and exchanging brief pleasantries, the two got straight to the point.

Elder Ling and the auctioneer stood on either side, neither of them speaking.

Yi Jitian cut to the chase: "Fellow Daoist Li, let's not beat around the bush. I do indeed urgently need the [Panhuang Grass] from the auction. However, Ye Wugui is right about one thing: the highest bidder wins at an auction, and I would never resort to such a forceful act. I see that you also seem to have a strong need for Core Formation spiritual items. I wonder if we could each get what we need and cooperate?"

Lin Changheng's heart stirred, but his expression remained unchanged: "Oh? How to cooperate? Fellow Daoist Yi, please speak."

Yi Jitian smiled slightly, took out a jade box and opened it. Inside was a spiritual herb that was entirely ice-blue, with leaves that looked like they were carved from black ice, and it exuded pure icy spiritual energy.

Lin Changheng subconsciously glanced at the roots below, a habit he had developed over a long period of time.

His pupils constricted slightly; there were withered roots without soil there.

It has roots!

Lin Changheng's heart pounded.

"This is the [Mysterious Ice Spirit Flame Grass], which is also an auxiliary ingredient for refining the [Dust-Clearing Pill]. It is especially effective in balancing the nascent pill fire in the body and stabilizing the nascent pill. I see that you are cultivating fire techniques and your fire energy is vigorous. To avoid your pill fire becoming too strong, you should add this item."

Yi Jitian gave a presentation and introduction.

Lin Changheng's eyes narrowed slightly again. In that case, this item was indeed extremely useful and was among the items he needed to collect.

Moreover, the presence of roots greatly enhances its effects.

However, he did not immediately express his opinion. Instead, he pondered and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Yi also needs the [Panhuang Grass] for alchemy, why not bid for it yourself? With your financial resources, it should be no problem for you."

This is a test, a probe to gauge the other party's true intentions and bottom line.

Yi Jitian sighed, a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Fellow Daoist, you may not know this, but the main ingredient for the pills I need is not this. I need something else. However, that main ingredient is extremely rare and requires more spirit stones. Even if I put all my strength into it, I can only refine one batch, and the success or failure is uncertain. If I could obtain the Phoenix Grass in your possession as a backup auxiliary ingredient, it would be the best outcome."

Lin Changheng didn't know how much of this person's words were true or false, nor did he care to discern it; he was simply pondering how to maximize his own interests.

"I see." Lin Changheng looked enlightened, as if accepting the explanation, but then changed the subject, "However... the [Panhuang Grass] is quite rare. Fellow Daoist Yi's [Mysterious Ice Spirit Flame Grass] is good, but in terms of rarity, it seems..."

He paused deliberately, refusing to continue, which seemed to imply that he was trying to raise the price.

A fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of deep thought flashed in Yi Jitian's eyes, but his smile remained gentle: "Fellow Daoist is right. In that case, I will add another thousand low-grade spirit stones as a token of my sincerity, how about that?"

“That’s not what I meant,” Lin Changheng shook his head, indicating that it wasn’t about spirit stones.

"I've been straightforward and won't beat around the bush. If Fellow Daoist Li thinks highly of me, then just state your conditions and make things clear." Yi Jitian smiled immediately, not wanting to play coy.

"Alright."

Lin Changheng pondered for a moment, then said, "I can do without the additional spirit stones, but the roots of the [Panhuang Grass] are of some use to me. If Fellow Daoist Yi can agree to let me cut off its roots, as long as the main stem of the medicinal plant is sufficient for medicinal use, this transaction can be finalized."

"What does Fellow Daoist Yi think?"

Lin Changheng directly mentioned the real purpose.

Leave the roots and trade the main stem.

Then, by repeatedly using the true meaning of the [Rongsheng Divine Power] to accelerate its growth and ripening, it can grow back and possess multiple [Panhuang Grass] precious medicinal plants.

Furthermore, with the addition of the [Mysterious Ice Spirit Flame Grass] with roots in hand, the supply of precious medicines is truly inexhaustible.

In any case, he will not give up his need for "roots".

At the very least, the roots of the [Panhuang Grass] must be preserved. Even if the main stem of the medicinal plant is traded, there is still a possibility of revival and growth.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, a genuine look of surprise flashed in Yi Jitian's eyes. He carefully examined Lin Changheng, seemingly trying to discern something from the other's face.

Why give up the readily available spirit stones and instead focus on the seemingly less valuable "roots"? This is completely different from the direction he had envisioned for bargaining.

"Fellow Daoist Li is indeed... quite ingenious."

Yi Jitian spoke slowly, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrest of his seat. "As far as I know, the essence of the [Panhuang Grass] lies entirely in the medicinal power of its main stem. Although the roots also contain spiritual energy, their effect in alchemy is far less than that of the main stem. Fellow Daoist's actions have left me somewhat puzzled."

The unspoken meaning behind the words was that he wanted to know if Lin Changheng had mastered some unknown secret about the use of roots.

Lin Changheng had already prepared his explanation, and calmly stated, "Fellow Daoist Yi is knowledgeable and wise, and what you say is absolutely right. The medicinal power of the main stem is indeed fundamental. However, the cultivation method I practice is somewhat special, requiring the use of the roots of spiritual plants rich in wood energy and full of vitality to harmonize the fire element within my body. Ordinary spiritual plant roots are not effective enough, and the roots of this [Panhuang Grass] are just right for me. As for alchemy, the main stem is sufficient; the roots are merely auxiliary materials for my cultivation."

This explanation is reasonable. There are countless cultivation methods in the world of immortality, and it is perfectly normal to have some special needs.

Although Yi Jitian still had doubts and felt that the other party might be hiding something, he couldn't find any flaws for the time being.

After all, for him, the main stem of the [Panhuang Grass] was the core of refining that crucial elixir; although the roots also had some value, they were not indispensable.

More importantly, the other party gave up the spirit stones, which saved him some expenses. Moreover, the transaction was completed and he obtained the main stem, thus achieving his main objective.

After a moment of contemplation, Yi Jitian smiled and said, "I see. Since you have such a need, I will naturally do you a favor. As you say, I will take the main stem, and you can keep the roots. As for the thousand spirit stones, consider it a way for us to form a good relationship."

He acted quite magnanimously. Since the other party had voluntarily given up the spirit stones, he no longer cared about the small amount of roots and even did them a favor.

"In that case, thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Yi." Lin Changheng cupped his hands, feeling reassured. "But I, Li, would never dare to accept the spirit stones."

The two parties quickly completed the transaction.

Lin Changheng carefully cut off the main stem of the [Panhuang Grass], which had the most concentrated spiritual energy, while preserving the roots still moist with spiritual soil. Yi Jitian accepted the main stem with satisfaction and handed the [Mysterious Ice Spirit Flame Grass] along with its roots to Lin Changheng.

After the transaction was completed, the two exchanged a few more polite words before Lin Changheng bid farewell to the steward and left.

He then bid farewell to the auction steward, his words filled with satisfaction and without a trace of blame, which surprised the steward, who secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

I've decided that I should do less of this kind of thankless and exhausting work!

Ignoring the other person's thoughts, Lin Changheng returned to the private room. Looking at the two precious medicinal roots in his hand, a smile that he could not suppress finally appeared on his lips.

"With the roots in hand, the precious medicine will never run out... This time, we have truly returned with a full harvest!"

He was already looking forward to the day when he could use the [Glory Life Divine Power] to cultivate a continuous stream of [Panhuang Grass] and [Mysterious Ice Spirit Flame Grass]! This was far more significant than the temporary gain of spirit stones!
Perhaps we can refine multiple batches of [Dust-Clearing Pills].

Whether for personal use or for resale, the potential profits will be enormous!
Yi Jitian is truly a good person! He delivered treasure right to my door!

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(End of this chapter)