Han Clan Immortals: I have a hundredfold energy-gathering bottle

Han Jieliu went ashore, and the small boat left without anyone to guide him.

The island is rich in spiritual energy, far surpassing that of the surrounding markets, and even the water reeds around it are exceptionally lush.

As soon as Han Jieliu stepped in, he heard two cultivators arguing in front of the market.

It seems there's some kind of dispute over the transaction.

The two of them landed on the wind.

A male Taoist priest with a somewhat honest appearance and a resolute voice.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, you are really unkind. The [Pingze Yuqi] you sold me is flawed. The earth yin energy in the middle is too heavy and has suppressed the water element."

Opposite him was a beautiful female cultivator who smiled and spoke.

"Fellow Daoist He, don't be impatient. When I sold you the spiritual energy, I mentioned that this [Pingze Mud Qi] must be mined from the bottom of Guanglu Lake. The water is above and the soil is below. The water overflows and collapses, and the dampness rots in the depths. Therefore, the energy mined contains many impurities."

"Only three or four out of ten channels are free from contamination of the vital energy. Once the energy gathering is complete and the bottle is sealed, no one can tell the difference."

"If it weren't underwater, this kind of soil and water quality wouldn't be what you're collecting, but rather what you're collecting as 'lower-level aquifer aquifer,' so it wouldn't be worth the price you're offering."

Upon hearing this explanation, the male cultivator surnamed He frowned, somewhat unwilling.

"But this spiritual energy is so mixed, how can it be used? There's no difference between this righteous energy and that mixed energy."

The female cultivator chuckled sweetly.

"I did agree to this deal with you beforehand; each side has its own advantages and disadvantages."

"Since you can buy a wisp of spiritual energy for twenty spirit stones, there is naturally an element of gambling involved. Whether it succeeds or not is up to fate."

"But we've agreed this time, since you're a first-time customer."

"Since this energy is not working, I will return the spirit stones to you."

After saying that, Xu Yiyi actually produced twenty spirit stones and handed them over with a smile.

"This... Fellow Daoist Xu is indeed as rumored, so trustworthy."

The male cultivator surnamed He was taken aback, seemingly not expecting the matter to be so simple.

He breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the spirit stone and quickly returned the mixed spiritual energy in the bottle.

He didn't linger after he finished, as if he had gained some great advantage, and left immediately.

Han Jieliu, standing to the side, looked at the scene before him with a strange expression.

I've seen this kind of trick many times in my past life, so I can naturally tell it's a planned scheme.

The two put on this show in front of the market to entice passing monks to gamble.

Pay twenty spirit stones, and if you succeed, you'll receive a valuable piece of spiritual energy; if you lose, you can ask her for a refund.

But apart from this fellow Daoist "He", the probability of anyone else finding her a second time is probably extremely low.

So this kind of "pig butchering scam" exists in the cultivation world too...

"I've run into this kind of thing as soon as I get here. Could it be that Li Mingjin introduced me to this?"

Han Jieliu thought to himself as he recalled that smiling tiger-like figure, and took two steps back.

Xu Yiyi also noticed Han Jieliu.

Perhaps he had noticed it all along, for he smiled slightly and walked over slowly.

"This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar; this must be your first time visiting Hushan City."

"Exactly."

Han Jieliu initially didn't want to get involved, but because the matter was related to spiritual energy and was also the water-element spiritual energy that suited him, he became somewhat interested.

As far as he knew, this [Pingze stagnant energy] was also related to the [lower gap containing energy] in his bag.

The so-called "gathering of qi" means first gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the Dao.

Store things securely, and then place them inside.

However, this kind of energy gathering requires professional techniques and a specific environment.

A mistake in one step, a deviation in technique, or a change in environment.

This will lead to gas extraction failure, and the gas will become another lower-level substitute.

For example, it is recorded in "Gaoyang Xingcai Koushu Lun".

"In Wudong there is Fupu Immortal Mountain, which was once occupied by the Yingbai Gate. There is white mist floating in the mountains. Sometimes it is jade-like in the streams, and when it flows into the ground, it becomes a clear stream. Its quality is truly pure."

"It can be harvested every evening when it is about to transform but not yet transformed. One strand every fifteen days, and it will be ready in three years. The best quality is like smooth fat. It should not be touched by mud or tiles. It is called [Superior Condensed Jade True Qi]."

"If one is not careful and is defiled by the virtue of earth, one's conduct will be slightly diminished, which is called 'building a courtyard below to cover the white mist.' The foundations of the path formed by these two are different, so one must choose carefully."

According to the ancient texts, if the "Above, the true qi of flowing jade" is mistaken, it will become "Below, a courtyard is built to cover the white qi".

The same applies to other spiritual energies; each is prone to change.

The situation of [Pingze Yuqi] is similar to that of [Xia Huo Hanqi].

Both are environments above and below water and soil, but one is in a valley and the other is at the bottom of a lake or marsh.

The former contains both dispersion and substance, flowing and nourishing the soil, thus creating a broad and expansive image.

The latter, however, is prone to overflowing and decay, becoming substandard and easily tainted by impurities, thus losing its original meaning.

"Does that fellow Daoist know the rules?"

Xu Yiyi's smile remained unchanged as he introduced the items as if they were his own treasures.

"This place is a unique market established by Xiling Sanren when Donglu Market was first established, specifically for Qi Refining cultivators to exchange spiritual items."

"You need a token to enter. There are no shops inside; it's a place for cultivators to trade with each other."

"A trade fair is held every three years."

Han Jieliu listened attentively and took notes.

Xu Yiyi, seeing that the groundwork had been laid, blinked and exhaled softly.

"How should I address you, fellow Daoist?"

"My name is Han Lili."

Han Jieliu said calmly.

"Fellow Daoist Han, you must have seen what happened regarding that spiritual energy just now."

"I have a few bottles of [Pingze Hemorrhage] here. Fellow Daoist, would you like to gamble with it?"

Xu Yiyi didn't waste any words and just smiled and spoke frankly.

Han Jieliu's mind was racing.

Surprisingly, he didn't refuse and readily agreed.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xu has suggested it, then let's take one."

Xu Yiyi was somewhat surprised to hear this.

She has met many people and can almost immediately discern their personality.

The man before her was cautious in his actions and clearly had a cunning nature like a wolf or fox, so she didn't hold out much hope.

"Then I thank you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Yiyi immediately realized something, thinking that Han Jieliu had taken a fancy to something else about her, and gave him a flirtatious wink.

"Fellow Daoist, please remember that the water and soil in this bottle are still unstable, and the vapors are constantly changing. It will not be opened until seven days later..."

"Otherwise, it will inevitably be contaminated by impurities."

It can only be opened after seven days, does that mean the no-reason return period has expired...?

Han Jieliu remained silent, keeping his thoughts to himself.

By then, it's likely that even the shadow of this female cultivator will be nowhere to be found.

Xu Yiyi sold a wisp of spiritual energy, feeling quite pleased, and said softly.

"Fellow Daoist, you are new here. Would you like me to show you the way?"

"No need, Fellow Daoist Xu. I prefer quiet and will just wander around by myself."

Han Jieliu feared that these two were involved in some kind of honey trap business besides selling spiritual energy.

Furthermore, since he had no such intentions to begin with, he simply bowed slightly, excused himself, and left, entering the market.

Xu Yiyi, who had not anticipated the turn of events, was left alone in the same spot.