Bodhi Treasure Liquid

As Lin Ming, Ye Zhong, Xiao Yi Xian, and Heavenly Flame Venerate stepped onto the staircase leading to the top floor of the Alchemist Trade Fair hall, a solemn aura, completely different from that downstairs, instantly enveloped them.

The entrance wasn't particularly spacious, but the two figures standing on either side created an oppressive atmosphere. As Lin Ming and his companions approached, the two wore perfectly measured, friendly smiles, yet the wrinkles around their eyes held a sharp, worldly wisdom that seemed to see right through them.

As soon as Lin Ming and his companions appeared, the two old men looked over at the same time. When their gazes fell on Lin Ming's chest, their kind smiles visibly faltered, and a hint of surprise flashed across their pupils.

It's important to understand that Seventh Grade Alchemist are already extremely rare throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent, and someone as young as Lin Ming, who can wear Tier 7 badge, is even rarer. The two couldn't help but secretly marvel: which powerful organization has nurtured this prodigy?

The elders lingered on Lin Ming for a few moments before slowly shifting their gaze, sweeping over Ye Zhong, Xiao Yi Xian, and Heavenly Flame Venerate in turn. But when their eyes landed on Xiao Yi Xian and Heavenly Flame Venerate, their expressions suddenly changed. Their relaxed brows instantly furrowed, and their pupils involuntarily contracted slightly.

Both of them were powerful Dou Zong level experts, with far more acute senses than ordinary people. Although Xiao Yi Xian and Heavenly Flame Venerate had deliberately concealed their auras, the pressure emanating from their bodies, belonging to Dou Zun expert, was like an undercurrent in the deep sea. Even when suppressed to the extreme, it still made them feel palpitations.

It was an absolute suppression stemming from their respective realms, as if the other party could completely crush them with a single thought if they so desired. The two elders exchanged a shocked glance, and the same thought simultaneously arose in their minds: This young man is actually accompanied by two Dou Venerate? Even the core figures of those top forces wouldn't have such a lineup when they traveled!

"Hehe, are you distinguished guests going to the top floor?" After a brief moment of shock, the old man in the yellow robe on the left was the first to react. He quickly composed himself, put on a respectful smile again, and stepped forward to bow to Lin Ming and the others.

His tone was noticeably gentler than before, even carrying a hint of caution—someone who could command the entourage of Dou Venerate was definitely not someone a mere steward like himself could afford to offend.

Lin Ming nodded slightly and said calmly, "Indeed, please help me lead the way."

Upon hearing this, the Yellow Robe Elder smiled and asked, "You all look unfamiliar. Is this your first time visiting our Alchemist Trade Fair?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ming raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny. "What? Does the top floor have to be a regular customer's?"

"Hehe, you jest, sir!" Upon seeing this, the Yellow Robe Elder quickly waved his hand, a slightly embarrassed smile appearing on his face. "I was just asking casually, and I had absolutely no intention of stopping you. If you wish to go to the top floor, please follow me..."

After saying this, the Yellow Robe Elder said no more, turned around and walked up the stairs first.

His steps were slow but exceptionally steady, each step landing precisely in the center of the stairs, clearly indicating his familiarity with the surroundings. Lin Ming and the others exchanged glances and followed closely behind, slowly ascending the stairs leading to the top floor.

The staircase wasn't very long, and it was made entirely of black rock with a surface polished smooth like jade. The walls on both sides were inlaid with fist-sized luminous pearls, whose soft light illuminated the staircase, making the entire passage neither dark nor glaring.

Even on this short, twenty-meter-long staircase, Lin Ming's senses remained highly alert—he could clearly perceive at least seven extremely subtle gazes emanating from hidden corners on both sides of the staircase, scanning them repeatedly as if they were real.

Those eyes, filled with scrutiny, inquiry, and even a hint of barely perceptible hostility, were clearly sentries placed here by the trade fair.

Lin Ming subtly glanced at the luminous pearl on the wall out of the corner of his eye, muttering to himself, "It seems this Alchemist Trade Fair really has some backing. Just a short staircase leading to the top floor has been equipped with so many hidden sentries, and their concealment methods are extremely sophisticated. If my senses weren't far superior to those of others of the same level, I probably wouldn't have been able to detect their presence at all."

As thoughts raced through their minds, the group stepped onto the last step. The moment Lin Ming's foot touched the ground on the top floor, the scene before them instantly changed dramatically—the legendary top floor of the Alchemist Trade Fair was finally fully revealed in his view.

Compared to the two floors below, the top floor is not very spacious, and could even be described as somewhat cramped, but its decoration is far more exquisite and luxurious than that of the downstairs floors, exuding an understated elegance.

There are no dazzling crystal chandeliers like on the second floor, nor the noisy chatter of the first floor; instead, there is a tranquil and solemn atmosphere.

The ground was covered with pale blue warm jade. These pieces of jade were of uniform size and were pieced together so perfectly that not a single gap could be seen. The warm luster of the jade shone through the surface of the jade, illuminating the entire rooftop as if it were daytime.

Lin Ming slowly scanned the top floor and found that there were far fewer people there than downstairs; at a glance, there were only a handful of a few dozen people.

But Lin Ming knew very well that although there were few people here, each one of them was no ordinary person.

If these people were in the outside world, each of them would be enough to cause a sensation, but here, they simply sat quietly in a corner, enjoying a moment of peace. Lin Ming sighed inwardly, thinking, "No wonder this is the top floor of the Alchemist Trade Fair; it truly is a place where hidden talents abound."

The appearance of Lin Ming and his group naturally attracted the attention of the others on the top floor.

The people who had been talking in hushed tones stopped and turned their gazes toward them. When they saw the Seventh Grade Alchemist badge on Lin Ming's chest, many of them were surprised— Seventh Grade Alchemist so young was indeed rare. But when their gazes fell on Xiao Yi Xian and Heavenly Flame Venerate, their surprise instantly turned into shock, and some even straightened their bodies subconsciously, clearly sensing the hidden pressure of the Dou Venerate emanating from the two.

The Yellow Robe Elder observed all of this. He turned to Lin Ming and his companions and gestured for them to enter, saying with a smile, "If you need anything, please tell me. I am quite familiar with the trading information on the top floor and might be able to provide you with some useful clues."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ming stopped and pondered for a moment. He had come to the Alchemist Trade Fair with the purpose of finding the main ingredient for refining the Bodhi Pill — the Bodhi Seed.

Although he knew that Bodhi Seed were extremely rare and unlikely to appear at the trade fair, since he was already there, he figured he should at least ask, just in case he got an unexpected find.

Thinking of this, Lin Ming raised his head, his gaze falling on the Yellow Robe Elder, and slowly said, "I need Bodhi Seed, I wonder if you have any here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on the Yellow Robe Elder's face froze instantly. He stared wide-eyed at Lin Ming, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses, a bitter smile appearing on his face. He shook his head and said, "Young master, you jest. As Alchemist, you should know better than I how rare Bodhi Seed seeds are."

The Yellow Robe Elder paused, then continued, "Only the Bodhi Ancient Tree can produce these seeds, and the Bodhi Ancient Tree appears almost once every thousand years. This time, the yield might be a dozen or twenty seeds at most, or a few seeds at least, or even none. The Bodhi Pill, made primarily from these seeds, is something that those who aspire to become Dou Sheng dream of. Therefore, even if someone has Bodhi Seed, they won't put them up for trade."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ming did not show any disappointment on his face; instead, he nodded slightly. He hadn't expected to find Bodhi Seed at the trade fair anyway, and his question earlier was just a casual remark. It would be truly strange if someone were actually willing to trade Bodhi Seed.

Seeing Lin Ming's calm expression and lack of displeasure, the Yellow Robe Elder secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He hesitated for a moment, as if he had thought of something, and then quickly said, "However, although there are no Bodhi Seed here, I do know of something that is somewhat related to the Bodhi Ancient Tree. I just don't know if you, young master, would be interested?"

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Lin Ming's eyes flashed with interest. He looked at the Yellow Robe Elder and pressed, "Tell me, what is it?"

Seeing Lin Ming's interest, the Yellow Robe Elder smiled again. He lowered his voice and slowly said, "Young master, you should have heard that the Bodhi Ancient Tree has three treasures—the Bodhi seed, the Bodhi Heart, and the opportunity to 'Comprehend Reincarnation Beneath the Bodhi Tree.' Each of these three treasures is extraordinary; obtaining even one is enough to change a person's destiny."

"But as you know, there is only one Bodhi Ancient Tree, and it is buried deep in the earth's core, appearing only once every thousand years. To obtain these three treasures, one not only needs extremely strong strength, but also an extraordinary stroke of luck. Ordinary people don't even have the chance to see it once." The Yellow Robe Elder spoke with a hint of regret.

"Fortunately, although there is only one Bodhi Ancient Tree, there are more than one Bodhi Ancient Tree Bodhi derived from it. Although these Bodhi cannot produce Bodhi Seed or nurture Bodhi Heart, if they grow long enough, they can still nurture some rare and precious materials containing the essence of Bodhi."

He paused, his gaze falling on Lin Ming, and said, word by word, "The thing I'm referring to is the 'Bodhi Treasure Liquid' nurtured by a Bodhi that has grown for nine hundred years. This Bodhi Treasure Liquid is formed from the essence of the Bodhi tree's core and the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth. Although its effects are not as powerful as the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva secreted by the Bodhi Heart nurtured by the Bodhi Ancient Tree, thanks to its nine hundred years of accumulation, the Bodhi aura it contains is extremely rich, only slightly inferior to the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva."

"This Bodhi Treasure Liquid can not only cleanse the physical body and improve physical condition, but also nourish the soul and enhance Spiritual Strength. Of course, its effect on the soul is only effective for low-level souls, but even so, it is still a rare treasure."

The Yellow Robe Elder became increasingly excited as he spoke, "Moreover, as far as I know, the owner of this Bodhi Treasure Liquid has come to the trade fair to sell it in exchange for some rare and precious materials that he urgently needs. If you are interested, young master, I can introduce you to it."