A Great Start

"Call out!"

Beyond the desert, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out in the clear sky, followed by five blurry figures flashing across the horizon and appearing directly at the edge of the desert in the next instant.

"Is this the place?"

Xiao Yuan looked up at the desert raging with yellow sand in front of him and asked in surprise.

"Hmm." The Yao Lao nodded with a smile, his gaze slowly sweeping over the surroundings. He said with a faint smile, "Although this place may look like a desolate wasteland, if you sense it carefully, you'll be able to detect quite a few powerful auras within."

Upon hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yuan nodded. With his quasi- Emperor Realm level soul power, he had naturally sensed the situation here long ago.

No fewer than a hundred auras were discovered in this desert. The weakest of these auras was at the level of Three-Star Dou Zun, while the strongest of them had already reached the level of Half-Saint.

"As expected of the most high-end trade fair in Central State, it has attracted so many powerful individuals."

Xiao Yuan praised softly.

"Hehe, this is only a small part. Once you enter that area, you'll find that the so-called 'high-end' truly lives up to its name." Yao Lao stroked his beard and smiled, then said with a serious expression, "Once you enter that area, be a little more restrained. There are countless powerful figures there. Some hidden sects may not be well-known, but they might still have Old Monster like Dou Sheng within them. So, if you can avoid provoking them, try to do so as little as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan and the others nodded slightly. Although the Starfall Pavilion is developing rapidly, it still relies heavily on Yao Lao's status as an alchemist and his strength Dou Sheng. To be honest, its foundation is not particularly strong. Therefore, it is still necessary to keep a low profile. After all, they do not want to have more hostile forces for no reason.

"Of course, if someone comes to us on their own initiative, we certainly won't be the one to take the fall."

The Yao Lao smiled faintly. Although Dou Sheng level, he might not be invincible. However, he had another identity: he was the number one alchemist in Central State. Under this title, even Old Monster who had been Dou Sheng for many years could not put on airs when they saw him.

Let's go.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Lao waved his hand, and his figure flashed into the depths of the desert. The howling sandstorm along the way would automatically dissipate when it came within a hundred meters of his body. Behind him, Xiao Yuan and the other four followed closely. The sandstorm, which was extremely terrifying in the eyes of ordinary people, did not pose any obstacle to them. Therefore, in less than twenty minutes, the group of five entered the depths of the desert. Finally, led by Yao Lao, they climbed to the top of an extremely steep sand dune. When the group reached the top of the sand dune and looked to the other side, apart from Yao Lao, the faces of the others were once again filled with surprise.

In the heart of the desert, in a depression in a towering sand dune, a massive black hole, hundreds of feet in size, was slowly rotating, with wisps of suction emanating from it.

At this moment, several figures with extremely powerful auras flashed down from the surrounding sand dunes from time to time, and finally rushed into the Space Wormhole and disappeared. "So this is the entrance to the Space Trade Fair. They actually built a space on their own. They really have a grand vision."

Looking at this scene, Xiao Yan murmured in shock.

Xiao Yuan was also quite shocked. To create an independent space was not something that an ordinary one- or two-star Dou Sheng Expert could do.

This indicates that the three sects hosting the Space Trade Fair must have Dou Sheng Expert in charge! Seeing the surprised expressions on Xiao Yuan and the other three's faces, Yao Lao smiled, then waved his hand and said, "Go in."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan and his companions nodded. Then, the five of them moved swiftly, leaping up the steep sand dune. In a few flashes, they appeared before the spatial black hole. As the five arrived, figures occasionally swept by, their gazes lingering on Xiao Yuan and his group, before finally glancing at Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian. However, those who could come here were not fools and knew who was allowed to come here. Therefore, very few dared to deliberately provoke them.

Yao Lao ignored these gazes and stepped into the spatial black hole directly. Behind him, Xiao Yuan and the other three followed closely. The moment they entered the spatial black hole, the four of them clearly felt a strange power sweep over them. This power was not malicious, but rather seemed to be a kind of probing.

Unfortunately, with Xiao Yuan's Quasi-Emperor Realm Soul concealing it, this power could not detect anything unusual.

Upon entering the black hole, Xiao Yuan and the others experienced a moment of darkness, followed by a burst of light and noisy sounds. With their eyes slightly narrowed, they saw that the world before them had transformed into the shape of a small town. The town was not large, and when they looked up at the sky above it, they saw a hazy gray color, with faint, violent spatial fluctuations emanating from it.

"This is Space Town, the venue for the Space Trade Fair. Although it is not as vast and expansive as the Ancient World, it is sufficient as a trading location!"

The Yao Lao looked at the bustling street and said with a smile.

Xiao Yuan and the other three nodded. To be able to set aside a special space as a trading location was quite a feat. Although the space was not large, it was not something that just anyone could set up.

"Take a look around first. There are almost no defective items here; they are all rare treasures."

The Yao Lao smiled, then lifted his leg and walked towards a street. Xiao Yuan and the others followed closely behind with curious expressions, their eyes constantly scanning both sides.

On both sides of the street, there were many Bluestone Platform. On the platforms, some scrolls, jade bottles, and even weapon Magic Core floated. A faint light emanated from these things, indicating that they were not ordinary items. Behind the stone platforms, some figures sat cross-legged. Each of these people had a powerful and long aura, and they were obviously not people to be trifled with.

"Earth Demon Leg, High-grade Earth-tier Dou Technique"

"Profound Mystery Skill, High-grade Earth-tier Cultivation Method."

"Transformation Pill, Grade 7 High Level Pill."

"Ten Thousand Year Blood Spirit Ginseng"

As his gaze darted around, a dazzling array of items caught Xiao Yuan's eye. Some of the items were so rare that even with Xiao Yuan's composure, he couldn't help but feel a bit interested.

Xiao Yan was also deeply moved.

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian, standing to the side, had their beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

The street wasn't long, only a few hundred meters. Soon, the group reached the end, their faces filled with amazement. This street truly broadened their horizons.

Things that have never been seen before, or even difficult to obtain, can be found here!

Unfortunately, while he was tempted, the things here weren't particularly useful to Xiao Yuan at this stage.

Therefore, after briefly inquiring about the price, Xiao Yuan gave up on the idea of exchanging. These cunning old foxes were exchanging things that were no less valuable than what they were selling. In other words, it was a losing proposition, and only a fool would do it.

With a slight sigh of regret, Xiao Yuan was about to pull Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian deeper into the area when he noticed that Cai Lin suddenly stopped.

So, Xiao Yuan looked in the direction she was looking: it turned out to be a seven-colored stone, about half the size of a fist, with seven very clear lines on its surface, and a special energy was faintly emanating from it.

"Seven-Colored Ore?"

Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, recognizing the item and his eyes lit up.

This so-called Seven-Colored Ore is a mutated special spiritual stone, closely related to the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. It is said that this Seven-Colored Ore only has a certain chance of appearing at the place where the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python fell. The Seven-Colored Ore that has absorbed the blood of the Heaven Swallowing Python will generate an extremely unique energy, which is a real tonic for the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. No wonder the Cai Lin stopped because of it.

Xiao Yuan slowly stepped forward, glancing at the stone platform behind which a gaunt old man was sitting cross-legged listlessly, not even bothering to greet Xiao Yuan and the others as they stopped in front of his platform.

"Sir, how much for the Seven-Colored Ore?"

Xiao Yuan didn't mind and asked with a faint smile.

Hearing Xiao Yuan's words, the withered old man finally raised his eyes slightly and slowly said:

"Two Rank 8 Pill of Three-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning or higher."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan frowned.

He didn't refine such a low-grade pill. "An Rank 8 Pill with Five-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning."

Xiao Yuan countered.

The Yao Lao stood to the side with his arms crossed, not interrupting, but just watching with a smile as Xiao Yuan bargained with the withered old man.

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, the withered old man was taken aback.

You know, if it were a pill with Five-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning, he would have gotten an even bigger advantage!

"Don't overthink it. I just don't refine such low-level pills. You and I both know the value of this thing. You're getting a good deal by making this exchange, but I don't care. This thing is very important to me."

Xiao Yuan said calmly.

He wasn't worried that the old man would try to raise the price.

Because with his current soul realm, if he wanted to, even if this old man ran to the most remote corner of the Douqi Continent, he could still chase after him, kill the old bastard, and then rob him.

"Since that's the case, I can't be greedy. You can take this Seven-Colored Ore. If you like anything else at the stall, you can pick another one. Consider it me making a friend."

Xiao Yuan's words clearly implied that he was a high-level Eighth Grade Alchemist. He could let the old man take advantage of this, but if the old man was greedy and provoked Xiao Yuan, he would probably be beaten to death by the Dou Zun thugs that Xiao Yuan had called as soon as he left this space.

Since that's the case, we might as well give them face and make friends.

"No need, I'm not interested in the things at your stall."

Xiao Yuan glanced at it, waved his hand, then tossed a jade bottle to the old man, reached out and grabbed the Seven-Colored Ore, and then led everyone away.

Seeing Xiao Yuan Yuan's swift departure, the withered old man was also stunned. He grabbed the jade bottle in front of him and examined it. He was also somewhat astonished. This quality was definitely the best Rank 8 Pill Five-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning lightning he had ever seen in his life.

So, the withered old man frowned slightly as he watched Xiao Yuan and the others walk away. For some reason, he felt that something was not right.

"Damn it, did I mistake the goods again this time? But that is clearly Seven-Colored Ore, what's wrong with that kid?"

The gaunt old man murmured with some doubt.

After Xiao Yuan grabbed the Seven-Colored Ore, the group quickly disappeared from the old man's sight. After turning a corner, Xiao Yuan stopped and tossed the Seven-Colored Ore to Cai Lin, saying, "It must have been a great help to you, right?"

The three people standing to the side Yao Lao, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian, looked at Cai Lin with some surprise upon hearing this. They then took a closer look at the Seven-Colored Ore, but they couldn't see anything different about it.

"Hmm, if it were just an ordinary Seven-Colored Ore, it wouldn't be worth my time."

Cai Lin accepted the Seven-Colored Ore, a smile appearing on her cold and beautiful face. She said, "Ordinary people only know that there is a chance of Seven-Colored Ore being born where the bodies of seven-colored Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python perish. However, they do not know that if more than a hundred bodies of Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python perish in one place at the same time, there is a chance of eight-colored or even nine-colored raw stones being born. However, it is almost impossible for hundreds of bodies of seven- Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python to perish in the same place. Therefore, ordinary people only know about Seven-Colored Ore, but they do not know that there are eight-colored and nine-colored stones above Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is actually called the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. However, in the Heaven Swallowing Python clan, it seems that only the Heaven Swallowing Python Ancestor with the most concentrated bloodline has reached this realm. This is a memory flowing in the bloodline inheritance of the Heaven Swallowing Python. People who are not of the Heaven Swallowing Python clan naturally cannot know such secrets."

Upon hearing Cai Lin's words, not only Xiao Yuan but also Yao Lao were somewhat taken aback, clearly having never heard of this secret before.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, is this raw stone eight-colored or nine-colored?"

With a scratch of her Cai Lin, a drop of blood fell onto the raw stone. On the smooth surface of the stone, after the seventh colored line, another colored line slowly began to writhe. "To determine the exact number of colors in this raw stone, one must use the blood of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python."

Cai Lin said with a faint smile.

"Eight-Colored Ore"

Seeing this, everyone felt a little regretful. If this were Nine-Colored Ore, Cai Lin would have really made a fortune this time!

After all, although the difference between eight-color and seven-color is only one color, the energy contained within them is worlds apart.

"Hey, if that old guy knew, he'd probably spit out a mouthful of blood."

The Yao Lao said with a smile, "I didn't expect to get off to a great start at the Space Trade Fair."

"Come on, I'll take you to see the real treasure. What we need is there too."

With a wave of his hand, Yao Lao turned and walked towards one end of the street. Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian quickly followed. Finally, Cai Lin rubbed the Eight-Colored Ore in her hand and put it into her Storage Ring with a slight regret. However, when she put the Eight-Colored Ore into her Storage Ring, after the eighth colored pattern, an extremely faint and fine pattern appeared silently!