Barter Convention, Crimson Dragon Pill

After leaving the harbor and entering the small island, the group passed through a small marketplace ahead and soon arrived before a tall mountain located at the very center of the island.

Upon arriving, Chen Yurong, who was walking in front, stopped directly. She then took out a red jade tile and cast a spell to toss it into the air.

A moment later, a beam of spiritual light shot from the red jade tile and landed directly upon the mountain wall ahead. Before the formerly tranquil cliff face, a vortex-like current of air suddenly swirled up, followed by a mass of white mist, four or five zhang high and wide.

Once the white mist appeared before them, Chen Yurong, standing below, was the first to rise on a streak of escaping light beneath her feet. She shot into the air and vanished into the white fog.

The others immediately followed, flying into the air and swiftly passing through that mass of white mist.

The moment he passed through the mist, Song Qingming felt his vision brighten. He found himself inside an enormous, somewhat magnificent cave abode. Several huge luminous pearls embedded in the mountain wall not far ahead illuminated the area around them as brightly as if they were still outside.

The group had barely steadied themselves when an elder with a round face and long beard hurried forward to greet them.

"Hehe! Fairy Chen, your presence honors us. Long failed to welcome you from afar; I hope you will not take offense!"

Chen Yurong immediately smiled and returned the salute with cupped hands. "Fellow Daoist Long, you are too courteous. These few are also friends of my sect. They wish to join this Barter Convention as well, so I hope Fellow Daoist can accommodate them."

Hearing Chen Yurong's