Exchange

"Sect Leader Ye, the finale of your auction is the Rushing Thunder Mirror and the Insects Awakening Thunder Technique, correct?" Old Wang asked.

"That's right. Old Huang, I truly can't trade it to you. The news of this Cultivation Method and its Matching Dou Techniques has already been spread. It can't be taken back." Ye Xuan had known this Cultivation Method would bring so many problems.

Old Wang shook his head. "No, my question is whether you have revealed the information about this Cultivation Method and its Matching Dou Techniques."

"Not yet. After all, goods should retain a sense of mystery. Otherwise, where would the surprise come from?" Ye Xuan said with a smile.

"That is for the best. In that case, this old man also has an Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method and its Matching Dou Techniques. How about exchanging them for your Rushing Thunder Mirror?"

As a Rank 6 Alchemist with a fondness for adventure, Old Wang possessed an exceptionally rich collection.

"This... could you let me think it over? Also, what should we do about the person who consigned the Cultivation Method to me for auction?"

Ye Xuan was in quite a difficult position. Old Wang's method was indeed good, but what if the seller was unwilling?

"What is there to discuss? Have him come speak with this old man about how to handle it. I have Cultivation Methods, and I have pills as well. It depends on what he wants to do," Old Wang snorted coldly.

"Yes, I'll call him over immediately. Please wait a moment, sir."

Ye Xuan immediately left. This concerned whether he could obtain the Imperial Origin Pill. To him, obtaining an Imperial Origin Pill at so little cost was no small matter. If this went well, he would be the biggest winner!

Xiao Li said, "Teacher, isn't this a little too rash? Wealth should not be flaunted!"

"Isn't it because of you, brat? If there's something you want, this old man, as your master, will definitely get it for you. Why be so polite with me?

"This master of yours has no children. You can be considered half a son to this old man. What's the big deal? Besides, I truly have quite a few Earth Rank Cultivation Methods. It's better to trade them for something useful than let them gather dust."

Old Wang spoke with a chuckle. He was quite wealthy.

"Fine, then. By the way, Teacher, just how many Dou Spirit Pills and Imperial Origin Pills do you have? You casually bring up Dou Spirit Pills and Imperial Origin Pills. Isn't that too extravagant?" Xiao Li asked curiously.

"This old man won't say how many. Walls have ears. Just know that before I refine high-grade pills, I generally use Dou Spirit Pills for practice.

"Over the years, I've accumulated some stock. As for Imperial Origin Pills, my success rate isn't high, but I have some nonetheless," Old Wang said proudly.

After the time it took to drink a cup of tea,

Ye Xuan entered with an elderly man. The old man's face was exceedingly haggard, his aura fluctuated wildly, and he cut a sorry figure, as though he had just suffered severe injuries. Yet Xiao Li could sense that this man was a Dou Emperor Expert.

"Sect Leader Ye, is this the Master who wishes to exchange for my Rushing Thunder Mirror?" the old man asked first. Ye Xuan had already informed him that Old Wang was a Rank 6 Alchemist.

"That's right, it's this old man. Tell me, what will it take for you to trade?" Old Wang said calmly.

The old man before him was only around a Two Star Dou Emperor, and he seemed to have suffered an injury to his soul. If necessary, he could simply make a move. Once a man was dead, there would be peace. That was Old Wang's first thought.

"Cough, cough. Master, I was fortunate enough to obtain this Rushing Thunder Mirror and Insects Awakening Thunder Technique from some Ruins. However, I do not possess Lightning Attribute Dou Qi. Moreover, people are pursuing me, so I intend to auction them off directly.

"I have suffered a soul injury and need money to repair it. That is why I am so anxious to sell this Cultivation Method."

The old man kept coughing after he finished speaking. It was clear that he had indeed suffered grave injuries.

"I see. That makes things easier. I have a Grade 6 Pill, the Soul Fusion Pill, which can perfectly repair your soul injury, along with a Grade 5 Healing Pill, the Recovery Pill.

"I will exchange these two pills for your Earth Rank Cultivation Method and Battle Skill. Think carefully. Herbs capable of repairing the soul are exceedingly rare, and those capable of refining them are even rarer. Think it through."

Old Wang spoke calmly. Xiao Li, standing to the side, was somewhat shocked. Old Wang was using one Grade 6 Pill and one Grade 5 Pill to exchange for an Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method and its Matching Dou Techniques?

Previously, some people might have thought Old Wang was a fool. But now, it seemed that the Dou Emperor before them had already made up his mind.

"Master, I'll trade! I'll trade! Give me the pills, and the Rushing Thunder Mirror and Insects Awakening Thunder Technique are yours!" The old man took out two silver scrolls.

The materials used to make these two scrolls were quite unusual. They looked like some kind of strange crystal, and faint arcs of lightning crawled across their surfaces like silver snakes.

"Hehe, I'll give you the pills. One hand delivers the goods, the other delivers the pills," Old Wang said with a chuckle.

The transaction between the Unknown Dou Emperor and Old Wang was complete. The Dou Emperor hurriedly left with the pills.

"Next, Sect Leader Ye, I've caused you to lose the centerpiece of this auction. However, this old man keeps his word. Here is an Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method, the Thick Earth Rock Dragon Technique, along with its matching Earth Rank Low-Level Battle Skill, Stone Dragon Breaks the Sky.

"This set of Cultivation Method and Battle Skill should be enough to preserve your reputation. In addition, I'll give you an Imperial Origin Pill. Together, these should be enough to balance out what we want today," Old Wang said as he stroked his beard.

"Th-this, this... Old Huang! You..." Ye Xuan was so excited that he could barely speak.

"Give me a straight answer. Is it acceptable or not?" Old Wang asked impatiently.

"Yes, of course it is! I'll have your things and those of your High Disciple brought over immediately." Ye Xuan was nearly floating with joy. The Auction House could proceed as planned. Although there were fewer auction items, it would not matter much.

Most importantly, he had not offended a Rank 6 Alchemist, and he had even obtained an Imperial Origin Pill.

This was an Imperial Origin Pill! No Dou Emperor could resist craving one. An Imperial Origin Pill could raise a Dou Emperor's cultivation by one or two stars. Unlike the Dou Spirit Pill,

the Imperial Origin Pill had another effect: it could strengthen the meridians and temper the bones. The residual Medicinal Power left behind after raising one's strength would help the user strengthen their Physical Body once.

One had to know that Battle Skills for tempering the Physical Body on the Dou Qi Continent were all exceedingly painful. Many cultivators barely had enough time to cultivate Dou Qi. Where would they find the time or resources to train their bodies?

The Imperial Origin Pill could not only raise cultivation but also strengthen the Physical Body. It was simply the finest among treasures.

Ye Xuan immediately left to prepare the items. He could not keep such distinguished guests waiting.

"Mm, all settled. Li'er, pour the tea!" Old Wang sat down again, feeling thoroughly refreshed.

"Coming!" Xiao Li immediately picked up the teapot and refilled his master's cup.

"Teacher, you seem very happy! Did we profit from this trade?" Xiao Li asked with a smile.

"Of course we profited. One Imperial Origin Pill, one Recovery Pill, one Soul Fusion Pill, and a useless set of Earth Attribute Earth Rank Cultivation Method and Battle Skill, in exchange for so many things. We have already profited.

"What we gained was what you obtained. This old man's Earth Attribute Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method is extremely difficult to cultivate. Not just anyone can practice it, and in terms of quality, it should be inferior to the Rushing Thunder Mirror."

As expected of an old hand. Old foxes were everywhere, always calculating. Sure enough, when traveling the continent, one needed to keep more tricks up one's sleeve.