Immortal Abode: The Path to Eternal Life
Chapter 215

Returning empty-handed (double-length chapter)

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Without stopping the horses or shedding their armor, the next cultivator immediately brought out his treasure and stated what he wanted in exchange as soon as the previous two finished their trade.

Liu Yu was seated toward the back, so the completion of his trade meant that the exchange gathering was already drawing to a close.

The remaining trades were lackluster, with nothing that made anyone's eyes light up. They fell far short of the spiritual treasures that aided Core Formation and the Purpleheart Barrier-Breaking Pill.

Since nothing interested him, Liu Yu made no further moves. He simply watched quietly until the gathering ended.

"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for coming from afar to attend this exchange gathering organized by our Wu Household."

"This concludes our gathering. Fellow Daoists who failed to obtain the Spirit Treasures they wanted need not worry. You can always come and take another look next time."

"We generally hold an exchange gathering every three to five years, allowing fellow cultivators to trade what they have for what they lack. Any Fellow Daoist interested may leave a Voice-Transmitting Talisman so that we can notify you promptly when the next gathering begins."

Wu Weiguang smiled and cupped his hands toward everyone as he spoke.

The more cultivators attended, the more the Wu Household earned. Moreover, if a fine treasure appeared at the gathering, their lineage's resources would give them a competitive advantage over any individual Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Besides, control over such a channel was itself an intangible resource.

"Certainly, certainly. I'll definitely come to support you next time."

An ornate sedan chair needed people to carry it; some cultivators politely returned the courtesy.

More, however, remained cold and silent. Some cultivators would attend only once and never return.

"Very well. I hereby declare this exchange gathering officially

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