Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Young Master Lu, you've really struck gold today."

"The Immortal Stone has great uses. The primordial immortal power contained within it can not only enhance the spiritual treasure formation, but also be used to restore the spiritual energy of the Treasure Basin."

Gu Canyang's reminder came again, interrupting Lu Feng's recollection.

"Can this jade pendant restore the spiritual energy of the treasure basin...?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's expression froze slightly, and surprise appeared.

"That's right, with this thing, the spiritual energy of the treasure basin can be restored by at least a quarter!"

Seeing that Lu Feng was somewhat tempted, Gu Canyang added.

However, Lu Feng shook his head again the next moment, "No!"

"This is the only thing my mother left me. No one is allowed to touch it unless I'm dead!"

"Nonsense!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Canyang's aged face revealed a hint of disappointment, "Young Master Lu, your parents have long since turned to dust. How can a mere relic compare to a treasure bowl!"

"Ancient, you don't need to say anything more. Anything will do, except this jade pendant!"

Taking a deep breath, Lu Feng continued, his tone unusually firm, "Besides, I don't believe there's only one Immortal-Nourishing Stone in this world. There's no rush to restore the spiritual energy of the Treasure Basin once we find other Immortal-Nourishing Stones."

"Fine, just pretend I never said that. I hope you won't regret it."

Seeing Lu Feng's stubbornness, Gu Canyang's beard trembled slightly, seemingly knowing that he couldn't persuade the other party, and he said no more.

After taking stock of his treasures, Lu Feng did not rush to Fancheng, but instead began to cultivate on the spot.

Because he had twenty Qi Gathering Pills and three Body Tempering Pills that could enhance a martial artist's physique, so he might as well take them now!

What's more, he now has a treasure trove at his disposal.

Lu Feng wouldn't feel bad even if he consumed all of the few pills!

"Let's begin...!"

With a flick of his wrist, Lu Feng pulled out several perfectly round, grayish-brown pills. Without hesitation, he swallowed them and began to refine their medicinal essence.

Glug!

After swallowing the pill, Lu Feng felt as if a water dragon was swimming through his body. His eight extraordinary meridians suddenly contracted, followed by an indescribable "pleasure" that made him exclaim with delight.

"Hmm, my physical strength has more than doubled. Is this the effect of the Body Tempering Pill...?"

Lu Feng clenched his right fist, feeling that his whole body was full of strength. Even a fourth-level Body Refinement Realm martial artist might not be able to withstand his punch!

He only ate three Body Tempering Pills, and yet he achieved such miraculous results.

If he took a little more drugs, Lu Feng didn't even dare to imagine how strong his body would become!

Alchemists are indeed extremely rare, even among thousands!

Lu Feng sighed inwardly.

At that moment, he finally understood.

Why do the major powers of Dongyun Kingdom, and even the royal family, hold alchemists in such high esteem, even treating them as honored guests?

This alchemist is not someone that ordinary martial artists can compare to.

"Guide the spirit into the body, and return to oneness!"

After refining the medicinal power of the Body Tempering Pill, Lu Feng did not rest. Instead, he continued to circulate the Spirit Guiding Technique and consumed all the Qi Gathering Pills in his hand, seemingly intending to take advantage of the situation to break through to the third level of the Body Tempering Realm!

Before we knew it, the night had deepened.

"Unfortunately, it was just a little short..."

Lu Feng finished his practice and stood up, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

Although he absorbed the medicinal power of twenty Qi Gathering Pills, he still failed to break through again. His dantian energy was only close to full, and he was still one step away from breaking through to the third level of the Body Refinement Realm.

After all, the Qi Gathering Pill is only a third-rate medicine with limited efficacy.

Lu Feng's own Spirit Guiding Technique was only the most worthless third-rate cultivation method on the continent, a common and readily available technique, and its efficiency in absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth was inherently low.

Although he failed to break through to the third level of the Body Refinement Realm this time, Lu Feng was not discouraged or impatient.

Now that he has the treasure bowl in his hands, as long as he doesn't die young, it's only a matter of time before his cultivation breaks through!

...

The next morning at dawn, Fancheng, inner city.

A magnificent and ornately decorated building stood on the side of the street, bustling with people coming and going. Above the building hung a golden plaque with the four characters "Wanbao Chamber of Commerce" clearly visible.

"So this is the renowned Wanbao Chamber of Commerce in Fancheng? The Qin family's reputation for wealth and influence is indeed well-deserved..."

Looking at the magnificent and luxurious building before him, Lu Feng sighed with emotion.

Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, as its name suggests, mainly makes a living by auctioning and recycling various treasures. However, its customers also include many martial arts practitioners who are extremely wealthy.

However, looking at the entire city of Fancheng, and even the surrounding counties, no one dared to make a move against the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

Because Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is backed by the Qin family, the number one family in Fancheng, and has a wealth of experts under its command, far surpassing even the Mojin Sect.

Once upon a time, a martial artist at the Condensation Realm defied the odds and barged into the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce in an attempt to seize its treasures. However, he was beheaded by a Qin family protector with a single sword strike, and his body was left outside the city, a truly gruesome death.

"Hopefully I'll find some good finds on this trip..."

Adjusting his straw hat, Lu Feng strode towards the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce across the street.

"Wait a moment, sir! Fifty taels of gold are required to join the cabinet!"

As soon as Lu Feng approached, several guards in tight-fitting clothes rushed out from both sides and stopped him.

One of the middle-aged men had a powerful aura and a solemn face. He seemed to be the leader of the guards present, and his cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Body Refinement Realm, which was not weak.

"Do I have to pay money to join the cabinet?"

When he was stopped outside the pavilion, Lu Feng was taken aback for a moment, then frowned slightly.

He had only heard that Wanbao Chamber of Commerce was famous, but he never expected it to be such a rip-off. Even if he didn't buy anything, he would be charged fifty taels of gold just to enter the pavilion.

Keep in mind that fifty taels of gold is enough to buy several Qi Gathering Pills, so the cost is not low.

"Of course!"

A young guard raised his head, somewhat arrogantly saying, "Our Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is, after all, the number one chamber of commerce in Fancheng. If we let just any Tom, Dick, or Harry come and go as they please, wouldn't that be breaking the rules!"

"Could it be that you are new to Fancheng? How come you don't even know such basic etiquette?"

The middle-aged man at the head of the group also looked Lu Feng up and down, and found that the other man was wearing a black bamboo hat and was completely covered from head to toe, not revealing his true face. His brows furrowed again.

"If you don't pay, then you'll have to step aside."

"After all, our Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is the number one chamber of commerce in Fancheng. We can't let just anyone come and go as they please and break the rules."

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man exuded a chilling aura, clearly a ruthless character who had spent years licking blood from the edge of a knife.

"Damn it, a bunch of Body Refinement Realm martial artists are actually trying to show off in front of me!"

"Those Lu family brats, teach them a lesson they've really outraged!"

Faced with the crowd's taunts and ridicule, Gu Canyang, inside the treasure basin, began to curse and swear, seemingly unable to swallow his anger.

However, Lu Feng only clenched his fists, then slowly relaxed them, and his smile returned to his face.

"I am indeed new here and do not know the rules. There are a total of one hundred taels of gold here. Please accept it, gentlemen."

After saying that, Lu Feng tossed over a cloth bag. When he opened it, he found one hundred taels of gold inside!

Seeing that Lu Feng was so cooperative, the middle-aged man and the others smiled again, accepted the gold, and then stepped aside to make way for him.

"Hey, Lu family brat, what are you doing here...?"

Just as Gu Canyang was wondering, he heard Lu Feng's helpless voice again, "Old Gu, when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. With my meager strength, going against the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is like throwing an egg against a rock."

"Besides, you were once a powerful figure on the continent. Wouldn't it be beneath you to fight and spite these juniors in the Body Refinement Realm?"

"Cough cough cough, you're right, kid. I'm too lazy to bother with these Body Refinement Realm ants..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Canyang coughed a few times, then said somewhat awkwardly, seemingly having calmed down.

After all, he is now just a remnant spirit of a weapon, no longer the powerful figure who once roamed the continent. And although Lu Feng holds the Treasure Basin, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth, he is currently just a low-level martial artist at the second level of Body Refinement.

...

On the other side, inside the main hall of the Tomb Raiders' Sect's Blood Oath Hall...

"What did you say?!"

"Another batch of our brothers who were sent out have died, and we can't even find their bodies?!"

A deafening roar suddenly rang out, and the next moment a disciple of the Tomb Raider Sect was seen trembling and kneeling, his face pale, seemingly terrified.

"Master Cui, please calm your anger. Every word I have spoken is true; I dare not conceal the slightest truth!"

"That kid surnamed Lu has somehow gotten lucky, and now not only has his strength increased dramatically, but even we are no match for him. I'm afraid we'll have to have you, Hall Master, personally take action...!"

The disciple of the Tomb Raider Sect kowtowed on the spot while speaking in a terrified tone, cold sweat pouring down his face, and he dared not lift his head.

Not far opposite it stood a short, fat figure.

The other party was dressed in a yellow robe with gilded double hooks at his waist. Although there was a hint of lewdness between his brows, the aura of Yuan power on his body was quite remarkable. He had reached the eighth level of the Body Refinement Realm. He was none other than Cui Gu, one of the three hall masters of the Tomb Raiders Sect and the Blood Oath Hall Master!