Cultivating immortality begins with formations.

Choosing to enter Cui Xuan Bao Zhai was not a random decision.

Cui Xuan Bao Zhai also has a background; it is an enterprise of Ning Cui Valley, which is clearly written on its gate.

Ningcui Valley has a fairly good reputation in the market.

It is also famous for its alchemy, and alchemists choose this place first when buying materials or selling finished pills.

"Fellow Daoist, please have a cup of tea and wait a moment..."

Liu Ling'er's ability to serve as a receptionist here naturally indicates that she has some discernment.

Once you use your divine sense to investigate, you will know the answer.

The array before us embodies the five elements' magic, possessing the power to trap enemies with mist.

Although its actual power is still unknown, it is certain that it can put up a fight even against a late-stage Qi Refining expert.

Liu Ling'er knew she had encountered a good deal. Her chest trembled slightly, but she remained calm and kept a faint smile on her face.

"This array plate is in excellent condition, possessing the power of the Five Elements and the ability to create mist; such items are rare in the market. Array plates of the same level are priced around five hundred low-grade spirit stones. I am willing to purchase it for five hundred and twenty spirit stones. What do you say?"

520...

Lu Yuan thought to himself that the number was not bad.

The cost of eighty low-grade spirit stones, with a return rate of nearly seven times, was enough to tempt him.

He had originally planned to visit two more places to inquire about prices, but now that the other party was so open, Lu Yuan no longer hesitated.

Before she could speak, Liu Ling'er thought Lu Yuan was not satisfied with the price, so she smiled and said, "If you are not satisfied with this price, you can also consign it to our shop, and we will only charge 10% of the price."

Lu Yuan was already quite satisfied with the price and had made up his mind. Instead of answering, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Liu, does your esteemed establishment sell longevity pills?"

Liu Ling'er was clearly taken aback.

She took another closer look at Lu Yuan and noticed something was amiss.

Given his cultivation level and age, it's clear that he doesn't need a longevity pill.

Hearing the price of 520 low-grade spirit stones just now didn't seem like the reaction one would expect from someone who had found a bargain and made a fortune in the Nine Ridges Mountains.

From this perspective...

The other party either doesn't lack spirit stones at all, or... this array plate wasn't found by chance.

Based on his earlier attempt to purchase longevity pills, Liu Ling'er was quite certain that there must be an old array master standing behind him.

The old array master was nearing the end of his life, which is why he engraved this array plate and handed it over to his younger disciples in exchange for spirit stones to purchase longevity pills.

Upon reaching this point in the analysis, Liu Ling'er's excitement was palpable; the slight tremor in her chest had transformed into a surging tide of emotion.

"We certainly have the Longevity Pill..." Liu Ling'er affirmed first, then added, "However, this pill is not often sold to the public. If you wish to purchase it, please wait a moment while I go to the back to inquire."

"Please go ahead."

Lu Yuan replied with a smile.

Before long, Liu Ling'er returned, her face beaming with smiles.

"I am but a humble person, but I have managed to secure an opportunity for you, fellow Daoist. Our organization is willing to purchase this array plate for 550 spirit stones. If you can also... obtain two more array plates engraved with this array, you can exchange them for a longevity pill."

What a shrewd person!

Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh, those who could build a large and successful business were all as shrewd as monkeys.

If I could acquire two more Five Elements Mist Arrays, wouldn't it be obvious that these arrays weren't just found, but were created by me?

He had assumed that Manager Luo was already a master here, but he hadn't expected there to be another expert here.

Lu Yuan shook his head and sighed, "I would like to pick up two more, but where would I find such a good opportunity?"

Liu Ling'er chuckled lightly: "No matter what, my promise is valid indefinitely. If you happen to find it someday, I will keep my promise as a gentleman."

"Alright, we'll talk about it later."

"OK."

Liu Ling'er put away the array plate and asked, "Just now, fellow Daoist mentioned that you also wanted to purchase pills and magic tools. Could you please inform me of that as well?"

Lu Yuan has been consuming a lot of spiritual energy these days, and he eats Qi Condensation Pills like candy.

If it weren't for the few bottles of Qi Condensation Pills I got from Hua San Niang, they would have been used up long ago.

"Give me five bottles of Qi Condensation Pills, two bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills, one second-tier antidote pill, and a protective magic weapon, a magic weapon longsword."

In the blink of an eye.

Liu Ling'er brought out eight porcelain bottles and quoted a price that was 10% cheaper than that of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

That's normal, though.

Cui Xuan Bao Zhai is located near Ning Cui Valley, and since that's what they do, they naturally have a price advantage.

Lu Yuan checked each pill one by one, and after confirming that they were correct, he put them into his storage bag.

Then Liu Ling'er got up from her seat, moved slightly closer, opened a picture book, and presented it to Lu Yuan.

The two were very close at the moment.

A refreshing scent, resembling the aroma of medicine, wafted from beside him, causing Lu Yuan to hold his breath and dare not inhale it for long.

If this were in a previous life.

Taking a whiff of this fragrance isn't a big deal, but since we're in a market, it's best to be cautious; what if it's a drug-inducing scent?

Liu Ling'er, unaware of why Lu Yuan seemed somewhat nervous, smiled and introduced, "This illustrated guide records all the magical artifacts of this establishment. Please allow me to introduce them to you..."

"..."

Finally, Lu Yuan chose a ring and a golden longsword.

The ring is called the Mystic Light Ring. It is a mid-grade magic artifact that can actively release five protective mystic lights. It costs 210 low-grade spirit stones.

The longsword is called the Golden Shadow Sword, and it is also a mid-grade magic weapon.

It is pale gold in color, and the blade is like sunlight. When it is swung, it will bring up fine golden light and is extremely sharp.

It is made primarily from the feathers and bones of the second-tier demon beast, the Golden-Eyed Roc.

Price: 270 low-grade spirit stones.

In this way, not only were the 550 low-grade spirit stones depleted, but Lu Yuan also gained some more.

If he hadn't received over a thousand low-grade spirit stones from Hua San Niang, he wouldn't have dared to be so arrogant.

Thank you, Hua San Niang.

The transaction was over, and Lu Yuan didn't intend to stay any longer.

Liu Ling'er escorted him to the door, cupped her hands and said, "Fellow Daoist, could you please leave your name? In case I am not here in the future, you can tell me that you are a regular customer."

"Can I get a discount?"

"Forehead……"

Liu Ling'er's smile froze, and she said again, "Next time, next time for sure."

My name is Lu Jin.

Goodbye.

Lu Yuan gave an alias, cupped his hands in greeting, and stepped out of the gate of Cui Xuan Bao Zhai.

He had originally planned to visit the local market to see if he could find any treasures.

After hearing about Brother Ji's ordeal and learning of the rampant calamity cultivators, he headed straight home.

After traversing most of the market town and returning home, I finally unleashed my joy without restraint.

"Hahaha……"

"More than five hundred low-grade spirit stones..."

"Gathering Qi Array, Gathering Qi Array, it's not that you're not good enough, it's that your brother has high standards."

He decided that from now on, apart from the public grain to be handed over to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, he would devote all his time, except for cultivation, to the Five Elements Mist Array.

However, in a short period of time.

I should not go to Cui Xuan Bao Zhai again. It is better to keep my skills hidden to avoid getting into trouble.

at the same time.

Outside on the street corner, three cultivators were staring at Lu Yuan's residence.

"Boss, is it Operation Dark Night?"