Trading: I Know a Little About Healing Arts

Although the Sea Race have temporarily retreated, Gang Yuan True Monarch remains vigilant.

Every day, he is either repairing and reinforcing the formation, or instructing and urging his disciples to cultivate, Talisman Making, and stockpile elixirs and Spirit Artifact.

When Xiao Chen came to find him.

He was busy directing the Array Master of the Heavenly Dipper Sect to build a giant Array Foundation that was three zhang square.

This thing will be used as a war spare part for the rapid deployment or repair of Fourth-tier Grand Array.

The reason why we don't usually stockpile large quantities of corresponding giant Array Foundation is that arrays arranged this way are not as effective as those made by adapting to local conditions.

To put it bluntly, it's simply not cost-effective.

However, cost is no longer the primary concern. Rather than leaving a lot of materials that cannot be taken with us to the Sea Race, we might as well use them ourselves.

It can also be an opportunity to increase the disciples' proficiency in Dao Arts.

"You handle the right side as I instructed first; we'll deal with the left side tomorrow."

Gang Yuan True Monarch noticed Xiao Chen immediately, so he gave a brief instruction and turned around to greet him, "Daoist Xiao, what brings you here today?"

"I've long wanted to enjoy tea Dao Discussion philosophy with you, fellow Daoist, on the mountain."

"I've just been too embarrassed to disturb you because I've seen how diligently you're cultivating, fellow Daoist."

"If you have some free time today, why don't we chat together?"

The True Lord chatting and exchanging their insights and understanding of the Great Dao can be both a form of daily social interaction and a special way of cultivating themselves.

It mainly depends on the willingness of both parties and whether the exchange is in sufficient depth.

However, Xiao Chen wasn't there for that. "I'm really not very good at Dao Discussion."

"I came here today to exchange some spiritual items with Daoist Gang Yuan."

"I have accumulated a few Fourth-Order Spiritual Item that I don't need, and keeping them is a waste, so I'd like to exchange them with you for some spiritual items that can help with my Law Technique cultivation."

Similar things were not unfamiliar to Nascent Soul True Lord.

Gang Yuan True Monarch immediately nodded. "I see, of course there's no problem."

"I just don't know what type of spiritual items Daoist Xiao needs?"

"Approximately how much is needed?"

Xiao Chen had already thought about this problem on his way here, "I need a batch of Water-element Spirit Item. As long as they have sufficient Water Spiritual Power, the specific type doesn't matter."

"About ten or twenty pieces should be enough."

"We also need a few Fire Element and Wood Element Spiritual Material, any type, three to five of each would be enough."

His main purpose was to extract the Spiritual Power to accelerate his spell Law Technique.

Therefore, there are no requirements or restrictions on the specific type.

"You want this much?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch was somewhat taken aback, clearly not expecting Xiao Chen to have such a great need.

They order ten or twenty items at a time; anyone who didn't know better would think they were wholesaling Spirit Herb at a market.

What's even stranger is that the other party actually asked for a bunch of Water-element Spirit Item, without specifying the type.

But he clearly remembered that Xiao Chen had used Fire Method when fighting the Sea Race Great Demon.

At that time Gang Yuan True Monarch was very close and could see it very clearly.

Judging from the Spell Power, the opponent must have a considerable mastery of the Great Dao of Fire, so why would they use so many Water-element Spirit Item?

Therefore, he paused for a moment and asked directly, "Fellow Daoist, are you sure you need so many Water-element Spirit Item?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch emphasized the words "water system".

I'm very sure.

Xiao Chen nodded seriously, then asked in return, "Is there too much of this?"

"If that's not enough, we can trade some first."

The reason he needed so many was that he had mostly chosen Water Element Spell when selecting Auxiliary Spells.

I thought the Heavenly Dipper Sect should have some reserves, but perhaps they were all used up?

"Although this number is a bit much, it should still be enough for Water-element Spirit Item."

Gang Yuan True Monarch explained, "It's mainly because we made some transactions with the Buddhist Sect last year, exchanging a lot of spiritual items."

Therefore, Fire Element and Wood Element may be lacking.

"Please wait a moment, Daoist Xiao, while I check the warehouse reserves."

In fact, Xiao Chen had already guessed that, apart from Water-element Spirit Item, the number of other Five Elements Spiritual Objects in the Eastern Domain would be relatively small.

But he really didn't expect such a big deviation to occur.

Twenty Water-element Spirit Item are no problem.

Three to five Fire-element Spirit Item might not be enough.

This proportion was far more exaggerated than Xiao Chen had initially imagined.

With the idea of asking questions when you don't understand, he directly raised this question after Gang Yuan True Monarch returned.

"Actually, in terms of the initial harvest, although there were many Water-element Spirit Item, they only accounted for about half of the total."

"However, some formations consume Five Elements Spiritual Objects simultaneously."

"Everyone should also practice some Fire Avoiding Category and rejuvenation Law Technique. After using these, the other types of spells will become somewhat inadequate."

The explanation by Gang Yuan True Monarch was quite detailed.

After saying that, he handed over a list. "However, I've taken stock, and there are still five Fire-element Spirit Item left in the warehouse, but only three Wood Element ones."

"In addition, there are two items that need to be kept to refine healing elixirs."

"Therefore, the only thing I can offer in exchange with you, fellow Daoist, is this Thousand-Year Mulberry Leaf."

Healing?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but feel a little regretful. What he lacked most was Wood Element Spiritual Material, not only for cultivating Law Technique, but also for Cultivation Method.

However, on the other hand...

This actually shows that his previous choice to favor Water Element Spell was a very wise one.

Otherwise, due to the limitations of the overall environment in the Eastern Domain, it would be even more difficult to cultivate other Law Technique.

"Here I have a piece of Yuan Magnetic Fine Gold, a Dragon and Tiger Intersecting Stone, a Bright Gold Evolution Light Stone, a Jade Marrow Nascent Soul Pill, and two Moon-Dyed Jade Marrow Mushroom."

Xiao Chen rummaged through his Storage Bag and laid out five items in order, "There are also about ten Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit."

"If you need any materials, let's exchange them first."

"As for the part that is not enough, I will make up for it with Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit."

Upon hearing Gang Yuan True Monarch raised an eyebrow.

A dozen or so Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit?

Therefore, he could basically deduce that the Hidden Dao Heritage to which Xiao Chen belonged possessed at least one Purple-Gold Bodhi Tree.

No wonder the other party cultivated so quickly; they probably relied on the Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit to comprehend the Dao quite a bit.

However, at present, Gang Yuan True Monarch values the Yuan Magnetic Fine Gold more.

Not only is this the core material of the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array, but more importantly, the Heavenly Dipper Sect truly possesses the relevant Array Layout Diagram.

In fact, if they hadn't failed to find the Yuan Magnetic Fine Gold when they founded their sect back then...

Their current Mountain Protecting Grand Array may have already been replaced by the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array.

As a super formation that combines offense, defense, and trapping the enemy, and has an extremely wide defensive range, its only drawback is that it is a bit expensive.

Of all the known Fourth-tier Grand Array, none can compare to it.

At least, Gang Yuan True Monarch had never heard of a more powerful Fourth-tier Grand Array. The one at Universal Salvation Temple was Fifth-Order Grand Array, so it didn't count either.

He eagerly picked up the piece of Yuan Magnetic Fine Gold and examined it thoroughly, turning it over and over.

A barely suppressed smile appeared on his face.

"Well preserved, with abundant Yuan Magnetic Power, it truly lives up to the rumors, a rare treasure in the world."

The more Gang Yuan True Monarch looked at it, the more he liked it, and he was even reluctant to let go.

However, Xiao Chen was stunned by his words.

This thing is essentially a piece of refined gold; it hasn't been bumped or damaged, so it's bound to be perfectly preserved.

Even if you bury it underground for another million years, it will still look the same.

As for its abundant Yuan Magnetic Power, isn't the reason it's called that precisely because it contains Yuan Magnetic Power?

It's clearly a compliment, but it sounds a bit strange.

The reason why Gang Yuan True Monarch lost his composure was because he showed obvious interest in the spiritual items that Xiao Chen took out during the transaction.

For him, this was not merely a spiritual object, but a powerful talisman capable of protecting the many disciples of the sect.

Whether it's seizing the time to change the Mountain Protecting Grand Array, so as to be more composed when dealing with the Sea Race' attacks in the future.

Alternatively, one could simply prepare the materials and use them when building the new mountain gate in the future.

Both are excellent choices.

In addition, there are also the Bright Gold Evolution Light Stone that can be used to set up killing formations, as well as the Breakthrough Spirit Pill and Moon-Dyed Jade Marrow Mushroom that help Nascent Soul break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Gang Yuan True Monarch was very satisfied.

He didn't mind the only piece of Dragon and Tiger Intersecting Stone, and instead kept it as a reserve.

After all, although he probably wouldn't need this thing himself, he wasn't the only one in the Heavenly Dipper Sect.

Perhaps this will come in handy when a junior disciple seeks dao companion in the future.

Since one party in the transaction had low requirements, only needing Fourth-Order Spiritual Item, and the other party was very satisfied with the terms of the transaction, the other party was also very satisfied with the terms of the transaction.

Furthermore, Gang Yuan True Monarch's assessment of the price was very realistic.

Therefore, the two quickly reached an agreement: Xiao Chen only needed to replenish four Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit to exchange for twenty Water-element Spirit Item, five Fire-element Spirit Item, and the Thousand-Year Mulberry Leaf.

That's equivalent to exchanging ten items for twenty-six.

The deal was struck, and both were very happy.

For Xiao Chen, he cleared out the things he didn't need and replaced them with spiritual items that would help him cultivate his Law Technique.

For Gang Yuan True Monarch, he used the sect's reserves to exchange for core Array Formation Material and Breakthrough Spirit Item.

This can be described as a perfect win-win situation!

"By the way, I have a question about cultivation, and I hope Daoist Gang Yuan can enlighten me."

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere, Xiao Chen took the opportunity to ask, "When it comes to cultivating Auxiliary Spells, it's inevitable that there will be situations where they don't match one's Spirit Root, leading to slow progress."

"How do you usually handle situations like this?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch had naturally encountered this problem as well. "Generally speaking, the slow progress is mainly due to two reasons."

"First, there's the matter of basic Law Technique; I believe this won't be difficult for Daoist Xiao."

"Another issue is a lack of Dao Comprehension."

"After all, it's an unfamiliar field, so cultivation will naturally be more difficult."

"If one can improve their foundation, or utilize spiritual objects that enhance comprehension, such as Dao Comprehension Crystal or Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit, it would be helpful."

His answer was actually quite similar to what Xiao Chen had guessed.

Or rather, there aren't many secrets to this kind of thing.

"I see. Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist. I shall take my leave now."

After confirming his suspicions, Xiao Chen didn't linger any longer.

Instead, he took the spiritual items he had acquired in the transaction and returned directly to Jade Bamboo Peak to continue cultivating his Auxiliary Spells.

Although the number of Wood Element Spiritual Material obtained in this transaction was limited.

However, thanks to the fact that most of the spells used previously were Water Element Spell, this only affected the <Azure Rain Vein Nourishing Art> used for healing.

For Xiao Chen, it was entirely possible to postpone this Law Technique for the time being.

Prioritize learning other Auxiliary Spells first, and we can talk about them later when we need them.

"However, since enlightenment does indeed help with the progress of Law Technique Cultivation Progress, why don't we strengthen the foundation first?"

Xiao Chen had previously figured out on his own that when in doubt, one should use the Dao Comprehension Crystal and the Purple-Gold Bodhi.

Now that he had received the affirmation of Gang Yuan True Monarch, the idea of "sharpening the axe before chopping wood" immediately came to mind.

He also had a Fire Attribute - Dao Comprehension Crystal in his Storage Bag.

At this moment, he no longer hesitated, but instead absorbed the Purple-Gold Bodhi together, further strengthening his understanding of the Great Dao of Fire.

Although, from Xiao Chen's subjective perspective, the effect was still not very noticeable.

However, when practicing the <Swift Wonder Fire Avoiding Art>, it immediately felt much smoother.

Many problems were encountered initially, but now they have all been easily resolved.

Many of the difficulties we faced have either disappeared or become much easier.

The only new problem that arose was that his absorption rate of Fire-element Spirit Item had also increased considerably.

Xiao Chen had originally exchanged for five Fire-element Spirit Item, thinking that if things didn't go smoothly, he could just rely on quantity to compensate.

Unexpectedly, after only two days and consuming two Fire-element Spirit Item, I successfully reached the entry level.

With just a thought, a layer of Fire Avoiding Spiritual Light can be formed around one's body.

Ordinary flames should not be approached, and the byproducts of Fire Qi need not be discussed further.

"Well, looking at it this way, it seems that the <Azure Rain Vein Nourishing Art> is no longer a problem."

Xiao Chen already had one gold, one wood, and one earth spirit item that he had obtained from Old Dog Yi.

Adding to the Thousand-Year Mulberry Leaf I just received, that makes two Wood Element Spiritual Material.

The most numerous items he possesses are Wood Element Dao Comprehension Crystal; he currently has six of them.

"However, it seems that even though I only have Wood Spiritual Root, it's still quite necessary to collect Dao Comprehension Crystal of other attributes."

Xiao Chen then checked all the Dao Comprehension Crystal he had on hand.

He's used up all his Fire Element, but he still has two metal-type stones left, and one each of water and earth.

Finally, there is a special String Sound Dao.

"Wow, only a few? Looks like we'll have to look harder next time."

Xiao Chen hadn't paid much attention to this before, mainly because he was focused on collecting the Sha Qi and hadn't paid attention to anything else.

Fortunately, he has now become Nascent Soul True Lord.

Logically speaking, collecting Dao Comprehension Crystal should have been easier.

To be on the safe side, Xiao Chen naturally used a Wood Element Dao Comprehension Crystal and Purple-Gold Bodhi Fruit before he began cultivating the <Azure Rain Vein Nourishing Art>.

What followed certainly did not disappoint him.

Two days later, as the Thousand-Year Mulberry Leaf turned to ashes, he successfully mastered the healing Law Technique.

"Oh, I see. Is that how it is?"

The moment he mastered the Law Technique, Xiao Chen's understanding of it became even clearer.

The so-called "Qinglin Runmai" refers to manipulating Wood Spiritual Power to transform into spring rain to nourish the meridians, focusing on healing internal injuries and stagnation.

He immediately demonstrated it on himself first.

Unfortunately, it's unclear whether it's because he wasn't injured or because he's Body Cultivator.

In short, the rain formed from Wood Spiritual Power had little effect on his own body.

"In that case, let's try someone else."

It's important to know that Xiao Chen had another reason for choosing this Law Technique.

Compared to techniques like the Jade Dew Cleansing Method, which focus more on Spring Returning Art external injuries.

The <Azure Rain Vein Nourishing Art>, which is beneficial for healing internal injuries, might be able to better help the still injured Han Chuan True Monarch.

In the current situation, helping Han Chuan True Monarch recover his combat strength as soon as possible would bring two major benefits.

The first thing is naturally the payment for healing and a huge favor, which goes without saying.

Another reason is that Xiao Chen still remembers how the Wang Family Ancestor openly distorted the truth and slandered him.

Of course, he's not a vengeful person.

It just so happens that we said we would eliminate scum like the Wang Family Ancestor that day, so we must keep our word.

The most important thing in life is integrity.

Since you've said you'd eliminate the other side, you absolutely must keep your word.

This would also conveniently thwart the Sea Race' plans on the west side, making it a win-win situation.

However, the problem is that the Heavenly Dipper Sect is currently severely understaffed.

Rift Void True Monarch is too young; he is only suitable for staying within the formation to defend and is incapable of taking the initiative to attack.

It wouldn't be easy for Gang Yuan True Monarch and Xiao Chen alone to take action against Fan and Wang, who were hiding in the Defensive Formation.

And if there were an extra person, especially True Lord like Han Chuan True Monarch who is in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage stage and has ample Combat Experience.

They can then switch from defense to offense and launch a formal counterattack.

It was for this reason that Xiao Chen chose the <Azure Rain Vein Nourishing Art> as his Auxiliary Spells.

Now that you've grasped the basics of Law Technique, it's time to test its effects.

"Hey, what are you doing standing here?"

Xiao Chen had just come out of the luxurious cave abode on Jade Bamboo Peak when he noticed a somewhat familiar-looking cultivator standing at the foot of the mountain.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the market Inspector.

"Reporting to senior, I've come to deliver pastries."

Zhang Mingli bowed respectfully, then took out one hundred boxes of pastries from his Storage Ring one by one. "They're all here, please take a look, senior."

Goodness, Xiao Chen has been busy cultivating his Law Technique up there these past few days.

He actually stood at the foot of the mountain for a full five days.

"You've... worked hard."

Xiao Chen casually rummaged through his Storage Ring: "I don't have anything good, but here's a bottle of Azure Radiance Vein Strengthening Pill, you can take it."

Firstly, this was a third-tier healing elixir that he had picked up for free from the Storage Ring in the Secret Realm. Now it was of no use to him, and keeping it was just junk that needed to be disposed of.

Secondly, since the other party had done a good job, he couldn't very well ask them for free.

Let's just take out a bottle as payment.

Zhang Mingli bowed respectfully again, his head almost touching his feet. "Thank you for your kindness, senior!"

Don't be fooled by its seemingly ordinary appearance; the person who carried the elixir was True Disciple of the Cloud Wave Sword Abode.

For ordinary Golden Core cultivator, anything that can be favored by True Disciple is already considered a masterpiece.

Having earned another bottle of premium elixir after standing for a few days, Zhang Mingli was naturally overjoyed.

He remained bowed until Xiao Chen's figure had completely disappeared into the distance before straightening up.

Then he hurriedly picked up the elixir from the ground and wiped the bottom of the bottle with his sleeve.

His mouth stretched into a wide grin.

Xiao Chen arrived at the Sect Hall.

At a glance, one could see that Han Chuan True Monarch was sitting cross-legged on a pure white floor mat, with a large pile of Array Layout Diagram scattered around him.

He seemed to have encountered some kind of problem at this moment, his brow furrowed.

Gang Yuan True Monarch leaned over the table next to him, also holding a pen, seemingly drawing some kind of pattern.

However, it doesn't look like a formation; rather, it resembles the design blueprints for some kind of Spirit Artifact.

They heard the sound of the palace doors being pushed open.

Gang Yuan True Monarch glanced up at it briefly, then immediately focused on drawing the pattern in his hand.

Instead, Han Chuan True Monarch immediately put down the Array Layout Diagram in his hand, stood up and greeted him, saying, "Daoist Xiao has arrived, please have a seat."

Then he explained, "Senior brother is drawing a new Array Foundation; he must concentrate fully."

"Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist."

Judging from this, Gang Yuan True Monarch has actually also cultivated the Dao of Array Formations; he's quite remarkable.

After all, among alchemy, artifact crafting, talismanic arrays, array formations are the most difficult.

Based on Xiao Chen's preconceived notion of the Heavenly Dipper Sect as Body Cultivator sect, they should be more suited to focusing on weapon crafting.

"It's alright. I actually came here today to see Daoist Han Chuan."

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, "I heard before that you were caught in Hongmen Banquet set by villains within the Illuminating Void Sect, and were injured for a long time as a result."

"I happen to have some knowledge of healing techniques, and I've made some progress in them these past few days."

"So I thought I'd come and volunteer to try and see if I could help you solve this problem."

That's all true; he has indeed made new progress recently.

Of course, I only have a superficial understanding.

Therefore, Xiao Chen didn't speak too definitively, so that it wouldn't be awkward if it didn't have the desired effect.

"Daoist Xiao, you understand this?"

Upon hearing Han Chuan True Monarch was quite surprised. "I thought that you had been busy cultivating all these years and hadn't had time to learn the Hundred Arts of Cultivation."

To be fair, Nascent Soul cultivator at such a young age is already quite astonishing.

Logically, there shouldn't be time to learn anything else.

His guess was correct, because Xiao Chen indeed didn't have time to cultivate his Dao Arts; he had been mostly busy improving his cultivation level.

However, judging from this, it's clear the other party thought he also practiced Daoist Dao Arts such as healing.

"Um, Daoist Han Chuan may have misunderstood."

Xiao Chen explained, "I only know a healing Law Technique, and I wanted to see if it could be of any help."

Upon hearing this, a sense of understanding and disappointment flashed through the mind of Han Chuan True Monarch.

He said it himself, how could such a genius possibly exist?

However, this also means that there is probably little hope for his injury.

After all, since his injury, he had tried every kind of healing Law Technique, healing elixir, and even the secret healing techniques passed down by the Heavenly Dipper Sect.

However, all attempts ended in failure.

In order to escape, after being hit by the poison, Han Chuan True Monarch forcibly activated his escape technique without having to deal with the poison.

Upon returning, he discovered that the toxins and alien Demonic Essence had spread to every meridian, large and small, throughout his body.

Faced with such severe symptoms, subsequent treatment becomes extremely difficult.

Furthermore, Han Chuan True Monarch knew that Xiao Chen had only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul.

No matter how exceptionally talented he is, how much time can he possibly have to cultivate Fourth-tier Healing Spell?

It would be quite an achievement to even get to the basics, but basic healing Law Technique are hardly enough to make a difference.

But I wasn't very optimistic about it.

However, faced with Xiao Chen's good intentions, Han Chuan True Monarch did not directly refuse.

Instead, he gave a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Xiao. You are very kind."