74: Unexpected news

Blood Crystal Stone is a special crystal refined from the blood of living beings, possessing a certain Lifespan-extending effect.

However, Blood Crystal Stone is only for Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators; Foundation Establishment Cultivators will find it useless no matter how much they consume.

Moreover, consuming Blood Crystal Stone for Lifespan extension might lead to misfortune in old age.

The Evil Qi and resentment contained within the Blood Crystal Stone are too potent; while it extends Lifespan, it is also a poison.

But for Cultivators desperate for Lifespan, what do resentment and Evil Qi matter?

'A kindred spirit…'

The appearance of the Blood Crystal Stone gave Lu Ming reason to suspect that this person was a Demonic Cultivator, and one who had extensively massacred living beings at that.

However, what interested Lu Ming was not the Blood Crystal Stone itself, but its origin.

Because he also possessed the secret method for refining Blood Crystal Stone…

It was a secret art recorded in the "Devouring Spirit Blood Demon Art."

It was just too much of a 'chicken rib' for him, and he had never even considered using it.

"So… this person also Cultivates the 'Devouring Spirit Blood Demon Art,' and exchanging for a Spiritual Plant that restores Qi and blood is for breaking through to Foundation Establishment?

Doesn't that mean it's highly likely he has the Foundation Establishment chapter of the 'Devouring Spirit Blood Demon Art' in his possession!"

When Lu Ming thought of this, he quickly lowered his head to conceal his greedy gaze.

"Demonic Cultivator… Hehehe!"

What he lacked most right now was a Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique, and it might even be the "Devouring Spirit Blood Demon Art" that perfectly suited him!

Lu Ming now wished he could capture this person and perform Soul Searching.

He quickly took a few deep breaths, trying to suppress the greed in his heart.

'Cannot rush this, cannot rush this…'

Meanwhile, the black-robed Cultivator suddenly felt a chill down his spine. For a moment, he felt as if he had been targeted by something terrifying.

He cautiously looked around, then checked himself, finding no abnormalities. Convinced he had misjudged, he breathed a sigh of relief.

'What keen spiritual perception. I was still a bit too hasty.'

Lu Ming, in his Soul Emergence Clone state, had just left a barely perceptible Divine Soul imprint on this person, but the abnormality was still detected.

Fortunately, a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator possessing a Divine Soul Clone was still too overpowered; the other party did not discover his small trick.

After completing all this, Lu Ming did not immediately return to his body. Instead, he intended to observe the items the Cultivators would trade next from a close distance.

However, the Puppet, having lost its Clone's control, looked somewhat dull.

But no one in the arena noticed Lu Ming's abnormality, and the trade fair continued.

At this moment, a masked Cultivator spoke in a hoarse voice.

"This is 'Iron Rhino Armor.' Its defensive power is comparable to a High Grade Magical Artifact… I'll exchange it for three Body Refining spiritual medicines, no less than High Grade Tier 1!"

"Fellow Daoist, I have a 'Vajra Fruit' here, which is also an excellent Body Refining spiritual medicine. Can it be exchanged for your 'Iron Rhino Armor'?"

A man dressed as a woodcutter asked with a chuckle.

"No, one is too few!"

Seeing that the other people present were unmoved, the masked Cultivator could only sit back down helplessly.

Next was a Beautiful Woman, who displayed a green feather.

This feather was as long as an adult's arm, with strands of green light flowing over it, looking quite extraordinary.

"This is a feather I, your humble servant, accidentally obtained from the Myriad Beast Mountain Range. It is suspected to be left by a Demon King and can be used for Artifact Refining… I'll exchange it for a Youth Preservation Pill."

"Fellow Daoist, this feather indeed looks extraordinary, but just one piece is not of much use. Even for Artifact Refining, it's a bit insufficient…"

At this, a Cultivator spoke up in rebuttal.

"Exactly, what can one feather do…?"

Everyone spoke one after another, unsure if they genuinely looked down on it or simply wanted to drive down the price.

Lu Ming originally had little interest. His mind was currently preoccupied with how to obtain the Foundation Establishment chapter of the "Devouring Spirit Blood Demon Art."

However, to avoid missing good things, he still chose to use his Soul Emergence Clone to inspect it.

But when he looked, he suddenly froze.

In his Divine Soul perception, he did not see the existence of this feather; the female Cultivator's hand was empty.

He was currently in his Clone form, which was not a normal perspective to begin with. Once separated from the Puppet, he relied more on Soul Power perception.

Yet, during this time, the Clone had been refined by his main body many times, and its Divine Soul strength had long reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refinement.

But even so, he still couldn't perceive the feather's existence.

'This feather seems to have the effect of shielding Divine Sense!'

The Clone re-merged into the Puppet's body, confirming that this was not an illusion.

And these Qi Refinement Cultivators, without even Divine Sense, naturally couldn't utilize this effect.

Lu Ming was somewhat tempted; this was truly a treasure for Artifact Refining.

In that instant, he had many ideas, such as integrating the feather into his Corpse Puppet Clone.

Firstly, it could increase the Corpse Puppet's strength, and secondly, it could shield it from others' spiritual sense or Divine Sense.

Currently, Talismans could only suppress, but not prevent others from prying, which had always been the Clone's biggest flaw.

If the feather were refined into the Clone, as long as it didn't use magical power, normally, he wouldn't worry about anyone discovering it was a Corpse Puppet.

As for the problem of being exposed if magical power was used?

Please, if magical power is being used, what is there to worry about!

As for the Youth Preservation Pill, he happened to have one on him, provided by Fellow Daoist Yu Xia previously.

"I'll trade!"

Lu Ming tossed a jade box towards the Beautiful Woman.

The Beautiful Woman took it and opened it, revealing a light pink Medicinal Pill lying inside, with a rich Medicinal Pill fragrance wafting out.

"Is this acceptable?"

"Acceptable."

The Beautiful Woman got what she wanted, handing the feather to Lu Ming without any tricks.

Lu Ming took it and once again carefully examined it with his Divine Soul power, confirming he hadn't misjudged.

Having unexpectedly found a treasure, Lu Ming was somewhat pleased. He had thought such a thing would never happen to him, given his unlucky disposition.

Lu Ming was not interested in the items brought out by the next few Cultivators, so he did not participate.

After another Cultivator completed their trade and sat down, it was Lu Ming's turn, and the Cultivators present all turned their gaze towards him.

Lu Ming was not shy, he smiled slightly, stood up, and cupped his hands to the surroundings.

Then, he took out a jade box from his Storage Pouch and slowly opened it in front of everyone.

Inside the jade box lay a clear, white jade-like Medicinal Pill, with three Medicinal Pill patterns circulating on it.

In just that short moment, a faint, pure Medicinal Pill fragrance filled the room. Just a wisp of the fragrance was enough to invigorate one's spirit.

The next second, Lu Ming's words were astonishing!

"Fellow Daoists, this is a 'Heavenly Heart Pill.' I don't need to elaborate on its effects, do I!"

Everyone present erupted in an uproar! Their fervent gazes were undisguised.

Heavenly Heart Pill, a High Grade Tier 1 Medicinal Pill, also known as 'Spirit Nurturing Pill.'

It aids in the evolution of spiritual sense into Divine Sense and has a certain effect when facing the Divine Sense barrier among the three Foundation Establishment hurdles.

And the Heavenly Heart Pill, besides the Foundation Establishment Pill, is also the most popular Medicinal Pill among Late-Stage Qi Refinement Cultivators.

Such a precious item, yet someone brought it out.

Someone asked: "May I ask what Fellow Daoist wishes to exchange it for?"

This was also what everyone present was curious about: what kind of item would require a Heavenly Heart Pill in exchange.

Lu Ming did not keep them in suspense: "I'll exchange it for an Alchemy Legacy!"