73: Attend trade fairs

“Fellow Daoist, come take a look at these High Grade Medicinal Pills, freshly made Medicinal Pills…”,“Don't miss out! Ancient Magical Artifacts from ruins, selling at a low price!”,“Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique contemplation diagrams, ten Spirit Stones and they're yours. Whoever can comprehend them will make a fortune, come and see…”,“Young Master, would you like to go upstairs and listen to some music?”,“……”

Clone Han Feiyu walked down the streets of the Immortal City.

The hawkers' cries were endless, but his Dao Heart was firm, and he was deaf to all temptations.

So he chose to go upstairs and listen to music, seeing that those selling Cultivation Techniques were clearly swindlers, Lu Ming despised him!

However, these groups of beautiful women had a different kind of charm…

Lu Ming was sipping wine and watching the girls enthusiastically swaying their bodies, when he suddenly felt a little disgusted with this body.

'If only the main body had come.'

At this moment, he sensed something and turned his head to look.

He saw a person walking towards him, his face full of humility and flattery.

Observing his Cultivation, he was only at the third level of Qi Refining.

Lu Ming scrutinized this person, seeing that the other party was around thirty years old, wearing a faded Magical Robe, and had a fawning expression on his face.

He raised an eyebrow and asked indifferently, “What is it?”

The man bowed and came before Lu Ming, chuckling.

“Greetings, Senior, I am Zheng Yi, a Cultivator from this Ju Xian Lou. Seeing Senior drinking alone, I came to…”

“Get to the point.”

Lu Ming interrupted directly, feigning an impatient look.

Zheng Yi's expression became awkward. It seemed this Senior was an impatient person, so he stopped beating around the bush.

“There's an exchange meeting about to be held in the Ju Xian Pavilion, and all the participants are Seniors at the Late-Stage Qi Refining.

I wonder if Senior is interested? Perhaps there might be something Senior desires inside!”

Lu Ming was not surprised after hearing this; this was his original purpose for coming.

After learning about the trade fair from Dong Pingan, Lu Ming had planned to attend.

He also wanted to see what a so-called exchange meeting was like. He often heard others talk about it but had never been himself.

However, since he was traveling as a Clone, he did not call Dong Pingan, only asked for relevant information, and came here to wait for an opportunity.

This person's invitation happened to align perfectly with Lu Ming's intentions.

Glancing at the other party's expectant look, Lu Ming nodded slightly.

“Lead the way!”

Saying that, he tossed him a Spirit Stone.

Zheng Yi's face immediately lit up with joy. Wasn't all this fawning and flattery for a small reward of Spirit Stones…

“After you!”

Zheng Yi made a gesture to invite, falling a step behind Lu Ming to guide him.

After leading Lu Ming to the door of a private room, he said, “The exchange meeting is inside. Senior can go directly in…”

Zheng Yi cupped his fist towards Lu Ming, not intending to go in with him.

Lu Ming didn't mind, directly pushed the door open, and walked in.

Anyway, it was a Clone; he would dare to venture even into a Dragon's Den.

At this time, there were eight or nine Cultivators sitting in the private room. Some wore bamboo hats and masks to conceal their faces, while others, like Lu Ming, revealed their faces.

'It's just that it's impossible to know how many of them are showing their true faces.'

Most of their Cultivation exuded Late-Stage Qi Refining fluctuations. Lu Ming felt that the highest one should be not far from Qi Refining Perfection.

“Greetings, Fellow Daoists. I heard there's an exchange meeting here, so I've come to bother you.”

Lu Ming bowed in greeting, a timely smile on his face.

“Haha… I'm hosting this exchange meeting, so the more Fellow Daoists the better. Fellow Daoist, please don't be polite, have a seat first!”

The one speaking was the Cultivator with the highest Cultivation, appearing middle-aged and dressed like a mortal merchant.

Lu Ming cupped his hands and sat down naturally.

After another half an hour, seeing that there were enough people, the middle-aged Cultivator stood up, clapped his hands, and began his opening remarks and rules.

“Welcome, Fellow Daoists, to the Ju Xian Lou for this trade fair. It is truly my honor…”

“The rule of the exchange meeting is that, starting with me, everyone will take turns selling or exchanging one item… If there are still exchange needs at the end, please wait until the exchange meeting is over and communicate privately.”

With that, the exchange meeting began.

“Then I shall begin by offering a humble item.”

The middle-aged Cultivator took out a red Spiritual Plant and displayed it to everyone.

“This is the 'chizhu xuanling grass'. Although it doesn't have the effect of increasing Cultivation, its main purpose is to restore one's Qi and blood to its Peak state and maintain it for a year, with effects varying from person to person.

I don't need to elaborate; you all understand the importance of this item. It is a blessing for some Fellow Daoists with depleted Qi and blood.”

Whoosh—

The atmosphere in the venue became heated due to the appearance of this 'chizhu xuanling grass'.

All the Cultivators present were at Late-Stage Qi Refining, and their ages were not young.

Especially a few elderly Cultivators, who had only come this time hoping to try their luck.

They didn't expect the middle-aged man to bring out the 'chizhu xuanling grass', and their somewhat dead hearts rekindled with passion.

A 'chizhu xuanling grass' was, at certain times, more attractive to them than a Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, as Cultivators age, their Qi and blood begin to decline, and their bodies gradually decay. The older they are, the lower their chances of Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

“What is the asking price?”

A black-robed Cultivator stared at the 'chizhu xuanling grass', his heart burning. Other Cultivators were also somewhat moved, all showing eager gazes.

Lu Ming remained silent, quietly observing this scene.

'Indeed, different circles lead to encountering many more good things.'

Lu Ming had previously heard Zhou Yang describe the Loose Cultivator trade fairs, but the items brought out by those Early Stage Qi Refining Cultivators were mostly worthless.

Now, with a glance, the difference was obvious.

However, this 'chizhu xuanling grass' was utterly useless to him.

Declining Qi and blood?

Non-existent.

He was a Demonic Path scoundrel who Cultivated by absorbing others' Qi and blood, and he didn't even have to worry about the backlash from impure Qi and blood.

How could he possibly worry about insufficient Qi and blood?

“However, such a Spiritual Object probably won't be easy to exchange.”

Lu Ming thought to himself.

As expected, the middle-aged man shook his head and said indifferently.

“This item is only for exchange, not for sale. Fellow Daoists can offer equivalent Spiritual Objects, Medicinal Pills, or Magical Artifacts. If I find something I like, we can trade.”

Several Cultivators began to make offers.

“I offer a bottle of Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivation Medicinal Pills.”

“A High Grade Magical Artifact, plus five hundred Spirit Stones!”

“……”

At this moment, a Cultivator whose face was obscured by black mist let out a hoarse voice.

“I'll use a 'Blood Crystal Stone' to exchange for this 'chizhu xuanling grass'. The Blood Crystal Stone can extend a Qi Refining Cultivator's Lifespan by one year.”

As soon as these words were spoken, no one else bid, but their gazes all strangely turned towards the person who made the offer.

'What a waste! To bring out such a good item for trade!' The middle-aged Cultivator was first stunned, then a look of joy appeared on his face.

“Deal!”

Seemingly worried that the black-robed Cultivator would back out, the middle-aged Cultivator quickly completed the transaction with him.

And Lu Ming, upon hearing 'Blood Crystal Stone', his expression tightened, and his eyes began to look strange.

He was not unfamiliar with Blood Crystal Stone. This was a Spiritual Object that could extend a Qi Refining Cultivator's Lifespan by about a year.

However, this kind of item was not an Innate Spiritual Object, but an Acquired one that was cultivated.