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Xiao Yuan was also taken aback by the sudden offer of becoming a disciple. After a moment of reaction, he shook his head helplessly and said, "I am not ready to accept a disciple yet. However, I will be staying at Ye Courtyard for a while and have taken these Medicinal Herbs. I will give you some pointers during this time, but whether you can break through to the Eighth-Tier depends entirely on your own comprehension."

"Good!"

The old man nodded with some delight, carefully put the Blazing Flame Serpent Tongue Grass in a jade box, and presented it to Xiao Yuan with both hands.

"What other Medicinal Herbs does the gentleman need? Even if I don't have them, I know what Medicinal Herbs the others here have."

The old man quickly packed up his stall and stood beside Xiao Yuan, smiling as he spoke.

"Hmm, do you have Ten Thousand Year Fire Spirit Mushroom?"

Xiao Yuan thought for a moment and then asked.

"Ten Thousand Year Fire Spirit Mushroom"

After a moment of contemplation, the old man slowly said, "I've never heard of that before. If such a thing truly exists, one would probably have to go to the Dan Tower Headquarters to obtain it."

"Alright, let's go back then." Xiao Yuan pursed his lips listlessly upon hearing this. Just as he was about to turn back, he heard Heavenly Flame Venerable transmit his voice, "Xiao Yuan, try to get your hands on the copper pieces at that somewhat shabby alchemist's stall in the north. I've seen the patterns on them before; they only appeared in ancient times. Although I don't know their exact use, anything related to ancient times is never simple!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan remained calm and strolled around the Trading Area with a faint smile.

During this time, he did collect some Medicinal Herbs. Although Xiao Yuan could use them, he wasn't particularly short of Medicinal Herbs; it was better to be prepared than not.

As they strolled along, the group arrived at the north side of the Trading Area, where a disheveled old man had a stall displaying a Snow Bone Ginseng exuded a chilling aura.

Besides, the other rare Medicinal Herbs also left Xiao Yuan speechless; their Medicinal Herbs were probably no lower than those of the Snow Bone Ginseng.

The disheveled alchemist looked at the old man beside Xiao Yuan and frowned in confusion. "Lao Wang, what's going on?"

Everyone saw clearly what happened just now. It seems that this alchemist surnamed Wang followed Xiao Yuan for some reason.

The old man surnamed Wang was clearly quite familiar with this disheveled alchemist, and he smiled as he transmitted his voice, "Lao Yan, this gentleman is Eighth-Tier- grade alchemist. I'll be learning from him for a while."

"Eighth-Tier!?"

Upon hearing this, the old man surnamed Yan's face immediately showed an expression of disbelief, and his eyes were full of shock as he looked at Xiao Yuan.

Eighth Grade Alchemist? How is that possible?

"Really?"

A solemn expression appeared on the old man surnamed Yan's face. If this person was Eighth Grade Alchemist, then his future achievements would surely be extremely terrifying, and it was worth befriending him.

"Don't you trust me?"

The elderly man surnamed Wang glared at him.

"Old sir, how about I exchange this Snow Bone Ginseng for a Seventh-grade Intermediate Simple Heart Pill?"

Xiao Yuan smiled and pointed at the Snow Bone Ginseng.

This is one of the Medicinal Herbs for refining the Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill. Although Xiao Yuan has a spare, this Snow Bone Ginseng is obviously of better quality.

"Can!"

Seeing Xiao Yuan casually take out a jade bottle containing the Simple Heart Pill, Elder Yan began to believe his old friend's words to some extent, and spoke quite politely.

After completing the transaction, Xiao Yuan's gaze slowly moved, and after a moment, he "unintentionally" swept over the corner of the jade platform. He saw a pale yellow copper plate covered with some green patina. Upon closer inspection, one could see some rather strange patterns on the copper plate.

The items on the jade platform all had excellent appearances, and their extraordinary qualities could be seen at a glance. However, this pale yellow copper piece looked like trash among a pile of treasures, attracting no attention at all.

Xiao Yuan picked up the bronze piece casually, looking quite interested.

Upon touching the copper sheet, a faint coolness spreads through the skin. This is not due to any strangeness of the copper sheet, but rather because it has been exposed to cold air for a long time.

Xiao Yuan examined the copper piece with great interest, gently rubbing his fingers against it. The rough texture made it feel like an ordinary copper piece. If it weren't for the somewhat complex patterns drawn on it, probably no one would consider it a real treasure.

However, Xiao Yuan still trusted the Heavenly Flame Venerable's judgment.

"Sir, this copper plate is quite interesting. How much do you want for it?"

Xiao Yuan said with a smile.

"These copper pieces are priced no less than, if not more expensive than, the Snow Bone Ginseng, and bargaining is not accepted!"

The disheveled old man picked at his ear and said casually.

Xiao Yuan paused, rubbing his fingers on the copper plate, and smiled, saying, "What's so special about this copper plate? Why is it more valuable than the Snow Bone Ginseng?"

"I don't know." The disheveled old man curled his lip and gave an answer that surprised Xiao Yuan.

Some onlookers couldn't help but laugh at the disheveled old man's answer, clearly having rarely seen such an extraordinary stall owner.

"Although I don't know what this copper piece is for, I do know that it's an ancient artifact," the disheveled old man said, glancing at the people who were laughing.

As soon as he finished speaking, the laughter around him stopped abruptly, and all the surprised and uncertain gazes were fixed on the bronze piece in Xiao Yuan's palm. Everyone knew that anything associated with the word "ancient" was bound to be extraordinary, but they still found it hard to believe that this seemingly ordinary bronze piece could be related to the ancient times. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded, "Since it is an ancient artifact, then I am even more interested. Please tell me more, sir?"

"I've seen the patterns on this by chance in ancient books, but I don't know what they're for, otherwise I wouldn't be selling them."

The disheveled old man said with a look of utter dejection.

Upon hearing the disheveled old man's answer, everyone present exchanged glances, then shook their heads helplessly. How could such a matter be based solely on one person's account? No wonder it had been sitting there for so long without anyone exchanging it.

Xiao Yuan smiled, then picked up some rare Medicinal Herbs below. He then took out a jade bottle of excellent quality and said with a smile, "Old sir, I will exchange these Medicinal Herbs, along with this copper piece, for this high-grade seventh-rank Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill and six Seventh-grade Intermediate Simple Heart Pill. How about it?"

"A high-grade seventh-rank pill is certainly good, but I want the prescription more. I don't need the prescription for a high-grade seventh-rank pill, and I guess you won't give it to me either. Can the prescription for the Simple Heart Pill be included as part of the transaction?"

"I asked the disheveled old man."

"Old sir, you're being a bit greedy. You can't have this and that all at once, can you? Unless you have some other treasure?"

Xiao Yuan shook his head, his eyes narrowed, and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the disheveled old man gritted his teeth and took out another jade box from his Storage Ring. Inside the jade box was actually a Snow Bone Ginseng, and the quality of this Snow Bone Ginseng looked even better than the one Xiao Yuan had bought earlier! "How about adding another top-grade Snow Bone Ginseng?"

The disheveled old man said with some regret that he originally wanted to keep the Snow Bone Ginseng for himself.

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Xiao Yuan's face. He had only asked casually, but he didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain!

With a flick of his wrist, a snow-white scroll appeared in Xiao Yuan's hand, which he then tossed to the disheveled old man, who quickly caught it.

Seeing the disheveled old man's excited appearance, Xiao Yuan smiled. He first put the better-quality Snow Bone Ginseng his Storage Ring, then tossed the copper piece in his hand. Just as he was about to put it back into his storage Storage Ring, a purple iron fan suddenly appeared and then struck the copper piece like lightning, making a crisp sound.

But Xiao Yuan reacted quickly, twisting the iron fan into a deformed shape with his hand, then put the copper piece back into his Storage Ring, his face suddenly turning gloomy as he looked in the direction from which the attack came.

"Hehe, my friend, I've also taken a fancy to this bronze piece. I wonder if you'd be willing to part with it?"

A young man dressed in white robes had a warm smile on his face, but the smile seemed to have a hint of effeminacy about it.

When his gaze swept over Xiao Yuan, there was a hint of solemnity in it. To be able to destroy his iron fan so easily, this person's physical strength was terrifying! Behind the white-robed youth were three elderly men following closely behind. When Xiao Yuan's gaze swept over these three men, he shook his head somewhat boredly. The two elderly men at the back had a powerful aura, and their strength had obviously reached the level of Eight Star Dou Zong. Moreover, the elderly man standing in front had also reached the level of Dou Zun.

But so what? The white-robed youth's sudden intervention drew surprised glances from those around him. When they saw the three elders behind him, their eyes flashed with astonishment. To be able to bring such a entourage when traveling, it seemed that this group of people had quite a powerful background.

But where did this group get the confidence to cause trouble for two Dou Zun expert?

"Hehe, my friend, I can give you double the price you offered. Can you give me this copper piece in return?"

The young man in white smiled slightly at Xiao Yuan.

"Get out, you trash."

The moment Xiao Yuan finished speaking, he slapped him, sending him flying.

As for the Dou Zun expert and the two Dou Zong behind him?

He had already been casually pressed to the spot by Heavenly Flame Venerable.

"Who do you think you are? Just because you're wearing white doesn't mean you're me! How dare you be so arrogant? I'm not as arrogant as you!"

Xiao Yuan stepped on the white-robed youth's chest and said with a cold smile.

The young man in white was somewhat dazed by the sudden, forceful blow. After a moment, with a gloomy face, he spat out a mouthful of blood and said in a deep voice, "I am Chen Xian of the Xuanming Sect. May I ask who you are?"

"Xuanming Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's heart stirred. He was naturally familiar with the forces in Central State. This so-called Xuanming Sect was quite formidable, not inferior to the Ice River Valley, and perhaps even surpassing it. This was because behind the Xuanming Sect was one of the two most famous sects on the continent, the Tianming Sect.

The forces in the Central State are complex and intertwined. The so-called "One Hall, One Tower, two sects, Three Valleys, Four Directions Pavilion" cannot fully encompass the forces in the Central State. The Central State is vast and boundless, and there are many low-profile forces within it. Their strength is not much weaker than those forces other than the Soul Hall and the Danta. In fact, some reclusive forces, such as the Ancient Clan, are not to be underestimated even by the Soul Hall and the Danta.

The so-called Tianming Sect has three subordinate sects, which are also known as the Three Lower Sects on the continent, and the Xuanming Sect is one of them.

The power of the Xuanming Sect is in no way inferior to that of the Ice River Valley. After all, even if others don't give face to the Xuanming Sect, they still have to give face to the Tianming Sect. This ancient sect, which has been passed down for nearly a thousand years, has a terrifying strength and foundation.

"Even the Tianming Sect isn't qualified to steal my things, let alone a mere Xuanming Sect? I've already wiped out the Ice River Valley, why would I care about your Xuanming Sect? I'll show you Xuanming Sect can do!" Xiao Yuan sneered, slapping him again, and then said, "This is the Danta, understand? Even if you're from the Tianming Sect, you'd better behave yourself here. Trying to play dumb with me? Believe me, I can kill you right now."

Two sharp slaps resounded through Chen Xian's body, leaving his eyes bloodshot. This was the first time in his life he had ever suffered such humiliation!

"Fine, you'd better not leave the Pill Domain, or you're dead!"

Chen Xian, burning with anger, clearly hadn't grasped the situation.

"I'm so scared!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's face immediately turned pale with fear. The next moment, he used his Space Power to imprison Chen Xian, and with a Great Compassionate Wind Ripping Hand, he tore Chen Xian's chest to shreds. Fragments of his heart, along with a large amount of blood, splattered out of his chest cavity.

"Smack!"

Seeing this, Heavenly Flame Venerable waved his arm, tearing open Space Rift. He then threw the three people he had suppressed into it. The vast power crushed them, directly killing the two Dou Zong and severely injuring the Dou Zun.

With the current strength of Seven Star Dou Zun Heavenly Flame Venerable, dealing with an old man who is a two- or three- Dou Zun would be a piece of cake for Venerable Tianhuo.

Xiao Yi Xian also casually fired a poisoned arrow, hitting the Dou Zun. He was already severely injured and suffering from the deadly poison of the Woeful Poison Body, so he was doomed to die.

Heavenly Flame Venerable casually sent Chen Xian, who was on the ground, into the Space Rift as well, letting the Space Turbulence destroy their remains and erase all traces.

This technique suggests they've done similar things many times before.

"Sigh, Senior Tianhuo, you're so foolish! Those three people's Storage Ring haven't been taken yet!"

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan said with some heartache.

"Well?"

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Flame Venerable paused for a moment, then tore through the void with his arm, reached in and grabbed something. A moment later, three Storage Ring appeared in his hand.

"Sorry, it's been a long time since I've done this kind of thing, I'm a bit rusty."

Heavenly Flame Venerable shrugged and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, many of the onlookers were stunned.

Who are these people? Murdering and robbing in broad daylight? "Gentlemen, committing violence on my Danta's territory, do you really think my Danta is without anyone to rely on?"

Suddenly, an old voice rang out from nowhere.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes.