Mortal: Starting with the Falling Cloud Sect, I proved my Dao through gacha pulls.

After leaving Lingxuan Pavilion, Su Mu's aura blurred and shifted. He wandered around the island for most of the day, changing his appearance more than ten times, before quietly returning to his cave.

"An item for prolonging life..."

For ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, exchanging longevity-enhancing spiritual items for a Dust-Reducing Pill is nothing short of a pipe dream.

But for him, it was a risk-free business.

A thought flickered in his mind, and with a flip of his hand, a green card floated quietly in his palm.

【Millennial Snow Ginseng (Green)】

[Note: This product originates from the world of Tomb of the Gods. Consuming it can replenish qi and blood, and extend lifespan by twelve years.]

He had never used this item since he obtained it. With a thought, the card flashed with light, and the Millennium Snow Ginseng was instantly materialized.

This ginseng is pure white like jade, with wisps of rich vitality surrounding it, and a clear and mellow medicinal fragrance wafts out, making one feel refreshed upon smelling it.

With a flick of his finger, Su Mu summoned the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, which transformed into a ferocious beast shadow. With a single bite, it tore off most of the snow ginseng, leaving only the half with roots attached.

He used his magic to seal the ginseng body tightly, preventing its essence from leaking out. He carefully put away the half of the ginseng body with roots attached, knowing that with the divine spring water he possessed, it would only need to be nourished for a while before it could grow back.

Then, Su Mu took out a blank jade bottle, first dripped a drop of divine spring water into it, then mixed in half a bottle of ordinary water, sealed the jade bottle layer by layer into a jade box, and then affixed several concealment talismans.

Only after doing all this did he nod in satisfaction.

Such a gesture is enough to get him what he wants.

But what he wanted to exchange on this trip was not just the Dust-Reducing Pill.

Two days later.

Inside a pavilion on Yunlai Peak, where cultivators often come to trade.

Su Mu had already transformed into a burly man with a dark face, waiting quietly. He had previously sent a musical note to Ge Li Cave, arranging for the transaction to take place there today.

He would naturally not rashly visit Ge Li's residence to make a deal. Even though Ge Li had a decent reputation, Su Mu would never gamble on that one in ten thousand chance of danger.

Although Yunlai Peak explicitly forbids private fights, he still affixed the Void Teleportation Talisman to the back of his hand, ready to activate it at any time so that he could escape immediately if the situation turned bad.

[Void Teleportation Rune (Blue)]

[Note: Originating from a cultivation world, this ability allows teleportation to a distance of a thousand miles after activation; it is destroyed upon use.]

Before long, a streak of crimson light rushed down from the peak and landed in front of the pavilion.

The light dissipated, revealing an old man in gray robes. His face was withered, and he exuded a somber aura.

Ge Li's gaze swept across the area, and when it landed on Su Mu, it suddenly lit up, and he couldn't wait to step forward.

"Young friend, are you the one with whom we agreed to make the deal? Do you truly have a longevity-enhancing spiritual item to exchange with this old man? May I have a look first?"

Su Mu stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and spoke in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Greetings, senior. I am Cui Hao, the one who made the appointment with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and took out two jade boxes. He opened one of them, and half of a thousand-year-old snow ginseng, as white as snow, lay quietly in the box.

Sensing the overwhelming vitality emanating from him, Ge Li's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he blurted out:

"Longevity Fruit? No, that's not right! I've never seen such a rare treasure before!"

He was both surprised and delighted, but when he saw the gruesome broken end of the snow ginseng, his face instantly turned red, and his tone was filled with heartache.

"How could this be? It's an absolute waste!"

Su Mu then revealed a look of regret and resentment, and let out a long sigh:

"To be honest, senior, I risked my life to snatch this from the mouth of a demon beast. Most of it has already fallen into the beast's belly. I almost lost half my life to get this piece."

Ge Li listened with repeated regret, but there was nothing he could do. He hurriedly asked:

"Young friend, do you really intend to exchange such a spiritual item for the Dust-Clearing Pill? I have no objection. In fact, I've taken advantage of you this time."

"For the sake of the Golden Core Path, I have no other choice but to reluctantly give it up."

Su Mu gave a bitter smile, acting perfectly, looking utterly helpless.

Ge Li coughed lightly, said no more, took out a pill bottle from his storage bag, and handed it to Su Mu.

"Ahem, this is the Dust-Clearing Pill, which will now belong to you, young friend. Perhaps in a few days, we can discuss the Dao as equals and address each other as fellow Daoists."

Su Mu took the bottle, opened it, and saw a thumb-sized golden pill floating quietly inside—it was the Dust-Slaying Pill.

He was slightly pleased and put the pill into his storage ring. Then he handed the half of the thousand-year-old snow ginseng to Ge Li.

But Ge Li's gaze fell on another jade box.

This box can be placed alongside longevity-enhancing spiritual objects; could it also contain rare and precious natural treasures?

Noticing the old man's gaze, Su Mu chuckled inwardly and slowly spoke:

"In the other box is half a bottle of spiritual liquid containing the power of creation. I obtained this treasure by chance and have been reluctant to use it. If you wish to exchange it for this liquid, senior, that is also acceptable."

"A elixir imbued with the power of creation?"

Ge Li was startled upon hearing this, but his face betrayed his suspicion.

Su Mu didn't say much, but raised his hand to remove the talisman from the jade box and opened it.

Inside the jade box, however, were boxes within boxes, layer upon layer, each layer sealed with talismans.

After unraveling more than ten layers in succession, Ge Li's expression had already changed.

The contents of this bottle, which can be sealed so tightly and carefully, must truly be a precious elixir containing the power of creation.

When the last layer of the jade box was lifted, a warm and lustrous jade bottle was finally revealed. Su Mu slightly lifted the stopper, and the half-cup of colorless spiritual liquid inside immediately released a vast and mellow power of creation, which spread outwards.

"It's true! Such abundant elemental energy of creation!"

Ge Li was deeply shocked and almost lost his voice. He never expected that today he would not only see a longevity-promoting artifact, but also encounter such a precious elixir.

But then he hesitated.

This half-snow ginseng and half-bottle of precious liquid would be of immense benefit to him either, and having to choose between the two now was truly a difficult decision for him.

He thought to himself that if he could refine both treasures together, he would greatly increase his lifespan and be able to live a carefree life for a long time to come.

However, if one wants both, a single Dust-Reducing Pill is far from enough.

In preparation for his trip to the Void Heaven Palace decades later, he had already poured most of his spiritual materials into his natal magic weapon, the Crimson Cloud Umbrella. Now, the most precious things he possesses, besides the Crimson Cloud Umbrella, are only the fragment of the Void Heaven Map.

Ge Li's expression changed several times before he finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

He looked at Su Mu, his tone complex:

"To be honest, young friend, these two treasures are of paramount importance to me. However, I have no more valuable treasures left. I am willing to exchange one for the other. Would you be willing to listen to my suggestion?"

"Oh? Senior wishes to exchange this bottle of precious elixir for something else? What is it?"

Su Mu took a step back at just the right moment, deliberately showing a hint of wariness on his face.

"Don't worry, young friend, I will never force anyone to do anything against their will."

Ge Li said in a deep voice, "What I want to exchange is actually related to a great secret in the Chaotic Star Sea. Have you ever heard of the Void Heaven Remnant Map?"

"A fragment of the Void Heaven Map?! Could it be the legendary guiding object of the Void Heaven Palace?"

Su Mu feigned surprise on the surface, but was secretly overjoyed.

Before he could even steer the conversation, Ge Li took the initiative to bring up the fragmented map of the Void Heaven.

"Yes, this is it!"