The Mysterious Black-Robed Man

Long Xuan smiled faintly. Just as he was about to toss over the Heaven-Defying Pill, an unexpected turn occurred.

"Hold it. I want this box of Longevity Spring."

The abrupt voice rang through the hall. Everyone fell silent and turned to look at the speaker.

Long Xuan frowned slightly and turned toward the man as well. The man wore a black robe and a black mask that concealed his face, but his presence was extraordinary. He was at the Peak Gu King realm.

Long Xuan was not curious about the man's identity. Since he had interrupted at this moment, he most likely possessed a pill capable of drawing tribulation lightning as well. Long Xuan's heart sank.

"Who are you, sir? Do you not understand the rule of first come, first served?" Long Xuan asked displeasedly.

The black-robed man turned to him and sneered. "It seems you do not understand the rules of the Pill Exchange Conference. If several people desire the same spiritual medicine, the highest bidder gets it. There has never been a rule about first come, first served—unless these merchants no longer wish to make money."

Then he turned to Qian Pangzi and said with a confident smile, "I have Inheritance Pills. An Inheritance Pill can instantly make someone a Fourth-Grade Alchemist or a Fourth-Grade Formation Master."

"As long as one has enough Inheritance Pills, one can master every profession in this world and become an all-round powerhouse."

"The Inheritance Pill is likewise a pill capable of drawing Life-Extinguishing Lightning. Its value may not match that of the Heaven-Defying Pill, but I am willing to offer two Inheritance Pills in exchange for your pavilion's Longevity Spring. What does Pavilion Master Qian think?"

The black-robed man smiled at Qian Pangzi, his expression brimming with confidence.

The moment those words