Exchange

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

"That's right. Old Huang, I truly cannot trade it to you. News of this Cultivation Method and its matching Battle Skills has already been spread. There's no taking it back now." Ye Xuan had known this Cultivation Method would bring so much trouble.

Old Wang shook his head. "No. My question is whether you have revealed the information about this Cultivation Method and its matching Battle Skills."

"Not yet. After all, merchandise needs to retain some mystery. Otherwise, where would the surprise come from?" Ye Xuan smiled.

"That is for the best. I happen to have an Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method and its matching Battle Skills. How about exchanging them for your Rushing Thunder Mirror?"

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

"This... could you let me think it over? And what about the person who consigned the Cultivation Method to my Auction House?"

Ye Xuan was rather troubled. Old Wang's proposal was indeed good, but what if the seller refused?

"What is there to discuss? Have him come speak to me about how to settle this. I have Cultivation Methods, and I have pills. It depends on what he intends to do." Old Wang snorted coldly.

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

Ye Xuan left at once. This concerned whether he could obtain the Imperial Origin Pill. To him, acquiring an Imperial Origin Pill at so little cost was already a tremendous gain. If this worked out, he would be the greatest winner!

Xiao Li said, "Teacher, isn't this too rash? Wealth should not be displayed."

"Isn't it because of you, brat? Since you want it, as your teacher, I'll naturally get it for you. Why are you being polite with me?

I have no children. You can count as half a son to me. What is the big deal? Besides, I truly have quite a few Earth Rank Cultivation Methods. It is better to exchange them for something useful than let them gather dust."

Old Wang said with a hearty smile. He was indeed very wealthy.

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

"I will not disclose the quantity. Walls have ears. Just know that before I refine high-grade pills, I generally use Dou Spirit Pills for practice.

Over the years, I have accumulated some stock. As for Imperial Origin Pills, my success rate is not high, but I do have some." Old Wang spoke proudly.

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

Ye Xuan entered with an old man. The old man's face was haggard, his aura fluctuated greatly, 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. Through Ye Xuan, he had already learned that Old Wang was a Rank 6 Alchemist.

"That's right. It is me. Tell me, what will it take for you to exchange it?" Old Wang said calmly.

The old man before him was likely only a Two Star Dou Emperor, and he seemed to have suffered a soul injury. If necessary, Old Wang could simply make a move. The dead were at peace, after all. That was Old Wang's first thought.

"Cough, cough. Master, I was fortunate enough to obtain this Rushing Thunder Mirror and the Insects Awakening Thunder Technique from some ruins. However, I do not cultivate Lightning Attribute Dou Qi. Moreover, someone is pursuing me, so I planned to auction them off directly.

"I have suffered a soul injury and need money to repair it. That is why I am in such a hurry to sell the Cultivation Method."

After speaking, the old man continued coughing. It was clear he had indeed been gravely injured.

"I see. Then this is convenient. I have a Grade 6 Pill, the Soul Fusion Pill, which can perfectly repair your soul injury, as well as a Grade 5 healing pill, the Recovery Pill.

"I will exchange these two pills for your Earth Rank Cultivation Method and Battle Skills. Think carefully. Ingredients capable of repairing the soul are extremely rare, and those who can refine such pills are even rarer. Think it through."

Old Wang spoke calmly. Even Xiao Li beside him was shocked. Old Wang was going to use a Grade 6 Pill and a Grade 5 Pill to exchange for an Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method and matching Battle Skills?

In the past, some might have thought Old Wang a fool. But judging by the situation, the Dou Emperor before them had clearly already made up his mind.

"Master, I accept! I accept! Give me the pills, and the Rushing Thunder Mirror and Insects Awakening Thunder Technique will be yours!" The old man took out two silver scrolls.

The material used to make these two scrolls was rather unusual. They looked like some strange crystalline substance, and tiny arcs of lightning roamed across their surfaces like silver snakes.

"Hehe, I'll give you the pills. Goods and pills, exchanged hand to hand." Old Wang said with a smile.

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

"Next, Sect Leader Ye, I have caused you to lose the centerpiece of this auction. However, I keep my word. This Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method, the Thick Earth Rock Dragon Technique, and 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 Auction House's reputation. In addition, I will give you an Imperial Origin Pill. Together, these should be enough to cover what we requested today." Old Wang said, stroking his beard.

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

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

"Yes, of course it is! I'll immediately bring the items for you and your High Disciple." Ye Xuan was practically floating with joy. The Auction House could proceed as usual. Although there would be fewer auction items, it would not matter much.

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

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

the Imperial Origin Pill had another effect: it strengthened the meridians and tempered the bones. The residual Medicinal Power left behind after raising one's strength would help strengthen the consumer's body once.

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

The Imperial Origin Pill could not only raise one's cultivation but also strengthen the physical body. It was simply the finest among the finest.

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

"Mm, all done. Li'er, pour the tea!" Old Wang sat back down, looking utterly refreshed.

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

"Teacher seems very happy! Did we profit from this exchange?" Xiao Li asked with a smile.

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

"What we truly gained was what you obtained. That Earth Attribute Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method of mine is extremely difficult to cultivate. Not just anyone can practice it, and its quality should be inferior to the Rushing Thunder Mirror."

As expected of an old hand. Old foxes were always plotting. Sure enough, when traveling the continent, one had to be more calculating.