After passing through the protective formation guarding the trading district, Ji Xu expertly led Lin Yi to the deepest core area. Raising a hand to indicate the rows of pavilions on both sides, he said, "Junior Lin, the Academy's third trial was organized too hastily. The major Merchant Alliances that had previously set up in the trading district did not have time to withdraw. These alliances have deep reserves and stockpiled vast amounts of resources. If you want to purchase alchemy materials, this is your best choice."
Following his gaze toward the pavilions on either side, Lin Yi saw that each entrance bore the emblem of a different Merchant Alliance. Cultivators could faintly be seen bustling about inside. He immediately cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you for taking the trouble to lead the way, Brother Ji. You've saved me quite a bit of effort."
"Why be so polite?"
Ji Xu waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of regret. "If the price of your Nine-Pattern Indestructible Pills weren't several times higher than ordinary Indestructible Pills on the market, then with their astonishing medicinal potency, I would grit my teeth and buy two no matter what, so I could hasten the formation of my Indestructible Body."
Lin Yi had come to the trading district where the Merchant Alliances were stationed for only one purpose: to earn Void Crystal Coins.
In order to study the Innate Spirit Treasure Secret Technique, Lin Yi had not only run up a debt of more than a million Void Crystal Coins to the Great Elder, but had also used up quite a few of his refining materials.
Considering that he still had plenty of supplementary ingredients for refining Indestructible Pills, Lin Yi planned to purchase Indestructible Substance in this trading district and refine a