" Second Yuan doesn't think this was something he picked up on the street, does he? I gathered a whole group of people, and even then, it took Branch Master Chen's help to obtain this treasure. Your Pill Cauldron Sect has all the pills I need, but it seems you don't want to trade?"
Although Old Pavilion Master Huang had never stayed at the Pill Cauldron Sect, he knew the sect's elixirs like the back of his hand.
As he spoke, the mockery in his eyes deepened as he looked at Yuan Changwu's expression, and he kept lifting the brocade box in his hand, as if he were about to give up on the deal.
Yuan Changwu, standing opposite him, twitched with anger upon hearing this. He knew that Old Huang had made thorough preparations before coming to the Pill Cauldron Sect, first finding out what precious pills the sect possessed, and then coming to the sect to trade.
But this treasure was extremely important to him, so Old Huang had figured out his intentions.
Yuan Changwu's gaze lingered on the brocade box for a long time. He really didn't want to miss this opportunity. After withdrawing his gaze, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Old Pavilion Master Huang and said that he wanted to discuss it with the sect leader.
Old Pavilion Master Huang waved his hand dismissively, indicating that they could wait inside the mountain gate.
"I didn't expect Chen Yuping to actually have the ability to get her hands on this. Did she really choose everything she brought carefully?"
"Brother, that Old Huang is truly fearless, actually allowing me to freely examine it with my divine sense. I'm certain, it's definitely a genuine Mist Beast Inner Core!"
"But this fellow is making outrageous demands, wanting many precious pills from the sect, as well as ten portions of the great medicine you refined, elder brother! I've been thinking about it, is this fellow plotting something? He's been stuck at the Lesser Immortal Realm for two thousand years, since he has this Mist Beast Inner Core, why doesn't he use it to break through his own realm?"
"Haha! Changwu, is there anyone else in this Land of Exile who can refine the Wuji Creation Pill? Even if he gets the Mist Beast's Inner Core, so what? He'll still have to come to my Pill Cauldron Sect to trade!"
Yuan Changhe sat cross-legged in the alchemy room, his eyes tightly closed, all his energy focused on the alchemy furnace in front of him.
While Yuan Changwu was standing beside him, had an extreme desire for the Inner Core of the Mist Beast, he dared not show it in front of his elder brother.
Although Yuan Changhe had not spoken with Old Pavilion Master Huang, he was fully aware of Old Pavilion Master Huang's requirements, and his words to Yuan Changwu instantly enlightened him.
That's right! This Old Huang is so confident in his possession of the Mist Beast's Inner Core that he's causing the Pill Cauldron Sect to suffer huge losses. But once he leaves Yuan Changhe, the Earth Immortal Master, the Mist Beast's Inner Core, no matter how precious it is, it's like a fish out of water.
Without Yuan Changhe's help in refining the Wuji Creation Pill, even with this Mist Beast's Inner Core, it would be useless!
My elder brother's words really hit the nail on the head. I was the one who was blinded by the situation, while my brother was the one who saw things clearly from the sidelines!
Looking at Yuan Changhe with his eyes closed, Yuan Changwu felt utterly impressed. His elder brother was indeed his elder brother; with just one sentence, he had dispelled the advantage that Old Pavilion Master Huang possessed.
However, he couldn't push him too hard. That fellow had been stuck at the Lesser Immortal Realm for a long time. If he really gave up hope and was willing to perish together with the enemy, then he would miss out on the opportunity.
Yuan Changhe sat cross-legged in the alchemy room without opening his eyes, but the expression on his face was: everything is under control!
He seemed to know what Yuan Changwu was thinking, and after a pause, he slowly spoke:
"I've already agreed to his conditions. You can use my jade token to retrieve the pills from the treasury, but there are only five portions of the main pill. As long as you acquire the Inner Core of the Mist Beast, I will immediately pay homage to the ancestral master and then begin refining the Wuji Creation Pill!"
"Brother! This is all accumulated by our Pill Cauldron Sect over the years, and that great elixir is even more than your own lifespan..."
Yuan Changwu looked pained. Although the Wuji Creation Pill was made for him, he still felt a little resentful about giving away so much of his sect's resources to the Rogue Cultivators Association.
Thinking that his elder brother had agreed to Old Huang's request without a second thought, and even offered to use his own lifespan to refine a great medicine, he felt a strong sense of gratitude.
My brother and I are both different species in this world, and we are also beings of the same race. My brother has supported me many times on my path of cultivation.
This time, in order to pave the way for themselves to enter the Immortal Realm, they have brought out all the secrets of their sect. These are the things that Pill Cauldron Sect uses to win people's hearts in Phoenix City!
Yuan Changwu bobbed, and he opened his mouth as if to say something, but the gloomy look in his eyes disappeared, leaving only a red haze.
Yuan Changhe shook his head slightly, expressionless, and then gently waved his hand, pushing a jade token towards him.
Second Yuan's face was filled with undisguised excitement. After accepting the jade token, he straightened his clothes in the alchemy room, bowed solemnly to his elder brother, and then slowly walked out of the alchemy room.
"I, Yuan Changwu, have truly broadened my horizons. I never knew that Old Pavilion Master Huang was so familiar with the elixirs in my sect. However, these elixirs are already subject to quotas, and I, Yuan Changwu, cannot meet the conditions set by the Elder!"
Upon hearing this, Old Pavilion Master Huang's smile remained unchanged; instead, he appeared remarkably understanding and nodded repeatedly at Yuan Changwu.
So, you're trying to haggle over the price, huh? Well, don't blame me for being ruthless then!
"Oh dear, I knew that Sect Master Yuan's family was wealthy and powerful, but I never expected that these precious pills were already allocated. I was presumptuous. Well then, this old man will go to the City Lord's Manor to see if Young Master Deng Shouchong can help. We'll take our leave now, Second Yuan, there's no need to see me off."
Old Pavilion Master Huang deliberately frowned, but spoke with a smile in his eyes. After speaking, he leisurely got up, seemingly about to leave the Pill Cauldron Sect for the City Lord's Manor.
" Old Huang, you've gone too far!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Changwu's eyes almost spit fire, and his face turned gloomy. This old scoundrel really had a firm grasp on his psychology.
His words were meant to persuade the man to give up some precious pills, but he never expected the man to turn the tables on him, leaving him in an awkward position.
He may not respect Old Pavilion Master Huang, but Deng Shouchong certainly will.
If Old Huang were to go to the City Lord's Manor, even if Deng Shouchong knew he couldn't refine the Wuji Creation Pill, he would still insist on buying the Mist Beast's Inner Core.
Yuan Changwu knew Deng Shouchong too well; he was determined to ruin his chances of breaking through to the Immortal Realm.
Even if he couldn't refine the Wuji Creation Pill, he couldn't let Yuan Changwu obtain the Mist Beast's Inner Core.
If one of the three forces has two Earth Immortal, the power structure of Phoenix City will change instantly, which is something the City Lord's Manor is absolutely unwilling to accept.
The same goes for the Rogue Cultivators Association. They possess a large number of spiritual veins in the Red Land and would never allow Yuan Changwu to break through his cultivation level, thus threatening their own interests.
But Old Huang knew very well that he himself would not be able to obtain the Wuji Creation Pill, Yuan Changhe would never help the Rogue Cultivators Association produce a powerful Immortal Realm.
So he wanted to take advantage of the situation, like driving a wolf into a tiger, and snatching chestnuts from a fire. Moreover, he knew his lifespan was limited, so he had to plan for his own future.
The thought of Deng Shouchong often teasing him by calling him "Flat-haired Beast" ignited a surge of anger in Second Master Yuan's heart.
However, he and Deng Shouchong were utterly incompatible, having been stuck at the Lesser Immortal Realm for a long time, yet neither could gain the upper hand over the other.
The thought that this was an opportunity, and if he didn't seize it, he might never be able to Deng Shouchong!
A sinister glint instantly spread in his eyes, his face turning grim. Second Master Yuan spoke coldly to Old Pavilion Master Huang's retreating figure:
"Our Pill Cauldron Sect will agree to your conditions, but there is one condition: we don't have that many large elixirs, only five portions. If Old Pavilion Master Huang is unwilling, then please proceed!"
Old Pavilion Master Huang was brought back to his senses by Yuan Changwu's chilling words.
At this moment, Yuan Changwu's eyes were filled with a sinister look as he looked at the contents of the brocade box. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his chest rose and fell slightly under his black Daoist robe, as if he was enduring something with all his might.
He knew that Old Pavilion Master Huang must also have his own plans, so after he finished speaking, he didn't make any further moves. Instead, he took out all kinds of pills, and suddenly there were all kinds of jade bottles in front of the two of them.
These jade bottles are specially used by the Pill Cauldron Sect to preserve elixirs. They have excellent sealing properties, allowing the elixirs stored inside to retain their medicinal potency for tens of thousands of years.
After taking out the various jade bottles, a hint of regret flashed in Yuan Changwu's eyes. When his gaze swept over the five blue jade bottles, a trace of guilt rose in his eyes.
This is all the accumulation of the Pill Cauldron Sect over the years. It is the foundation of a powerful force. It is the result of a Earth Immortal immortal alchemist's years of tireless work. It is also something that my brother has adjusted based on his own lifespan.
After glancing at the pills, Yuan Changwu turned his hand and pushed them towards Old Pavilion Master Huang, seemingly unafraid that the Old Huang might have any ulterior motives, only asking him to examine the pills first.
Immediately, the Old Pavilion Master Huang saw a series of jade bottles reflected in his eyes. These jade bottles were all pearly white, but five of them were blue, making them particularly special.
Each jade bottle contained various precious pills, which carried a medicinal fragrance as they were pushed towards them. This fragrance was quite peculiar; Old Pavilion Master Huang felt that just smelling it had a refreshing and invigorating effect.
As expected of a precious elixir personally refined by Earth Immortal alchemist, it truly possesses a unique and extraordinary quality.
Seeing Yuan Changwu bring out various pills, Old Pavilion Master Huang didn't delay and took the opportunity to push out the brocade box.
Yuan Changwu, on the other side, flicked his sleeve and hurriedly pulled out a black ribbon to steadily take the brocade box. When the box was in his hand, he couldn't help but use his divine sense to examine it carefully.
"Haha, very good! Sect Master Yuan and Second Master Yuan are indeed people of great fortune. I will accept these pills. The Inner Core Mist Beast is here. I first congratulate Sect Master Yuan on opening the furnace soon, Second Master Yuan on breaking through the obstacles on the path to immortality soon!"
With a wave of his sleeve, the jade bottles were instantly collected. The Old Pavilion Master Huang was in high spirits after obtaining the precious pills. He even congratulated Yuan Changwu, indicating that he knew about the Wuji Creation Pill.
"Hehehe! That's natural. With this, my brother will soon pay homage to the ancestral master and resume refining elixirs. We'll meet again in Phoenix City then... Hmph!"
After scanning the brocade box with his divine sense, Yuan Changwu's mood improved significantly. He even spoke to Old Pavilion Master Huang, somewhat smugly.
Everyone knows that his elder brother is Earth Immortal Alchemist. Now, if he can open another batch of Wuji Creation Pill, the Pill Cauldron Sect will have two Earth Immortal.
Then we'll see how old Old Huang and Deng Shouchong look!
Upon anticipating this, Second Master Yuan was greatly excited. As he became more excited, the sinister look in his eyes almost materialized, and he appeared somewhat sinister.
"Ah? The furnace will be opened soon! Very well! I congratulate you, Second Master, on your early ascension to the immortal path Undying and Indestructible Body! Then I shall take my leave."
Yuan Changwu:???
Why do you seem more excited than I am?
Upon hearing Yuan Changwu say that "the furnace will be opened soon," Old Pavilion Master Huang's eyes lit up.
The old man's frail body suddenly trembled, and instead of showing any surprise, he beamed with joy and offered his congratulations once more.
As if genuinely happy for Second Master Yuan, he cupped his hands in greeting to Yuan Changwu before leaving the mountain gate.
"Hmm! This is indeed the Inner Core Mist Beast. After I pay my respects to the ancestral master, I will immediately begin refining the Wuji Creation Pill!"
Yuan Changhe carefully took out the contents of the brocade box from the alchemy room. He concentrated all his Magic Power in front of him. As a cultivator at the Earth Immortal level, he skillfully controlled his Magic Power to envelop the Inner Core.
Before him lay an Inner Core the size of a goose egg. After being taken out of the brocade box, it seemed to possess a certain sentience, automatically floating in the air. When his True Spirit probed it, it discovered a strong Power of Laws within it.
A series of cloud patterns and a misty haze intertwined within, exuding an endless sense of mystery. It seemed as if countless energies were contained within the small Inner Core.
When one lifts the Inner Core for a closer look, it is impossible to look away. The Inner Core, the size of a goose egg, has exhausted the resources of the Pill Cauldron Sect over many years.
When it was inside Higher Mist Beast, it represented a fierce and powerful Higher Mist Beast creature. But when it was in Yuan Changhe's hands, it meant that another Earth Immortal would be born in the Land of Exile!
At this moment, Old Pavilion Master Huang, who had just emerged from the Pill Cauldron Sect, was heading at full speed towards the Trading Hub at the western end of the city.
He was naturally Xu Long in disguise. The Mist Beast's Inner Core was part of the plan, and now that the plan had begun, Xu Long was overjoyed, thinking about the many precious pills he possessed.
This is a pill refined by a Earth Immortal! Who in the world could command a powerful Earth Immortal immortal?
Xu Long came here to make the Pill Cauldron Sect suffer heavy losses. He already knew about the Pill Cauldron Sect's treasures when he searched the souls. Now that so many precious pills have fallen into his hands, Xu Long couldn't help but laugh inwardly.
He was now heading towards the Trading Hub at full speed, since the higher-ups of the Rogue Cultivators Association must know that Old Pavilion Master Huang had met with an accident.
Fortunately, the South Si Dao Field didn't have any manpower from other dojos, so no one outside the dojo knew that Old Pavilion Master Huang had gone to the South Si Dao Field. Now we need to hurry to the Trading Hub center.
Only in places with a large number of people can one find out information about the Ancestral Spirit; Xu Long had never forgotten his mission.
However, he did not want to join any faction, as there were many constraints among them, and some of his actions might be exposed.
Therefore, he decided to hide in the Trading Hub and secretly gather information, searching for the whereabouts of the ancient gods and Ancestral Spirit in Phoenix City.
After leaving the South Si Dao Field, Xu Long immediately headed to the Trading Hub, Trading Hub was located in the west of the city.
Because the city center is the City Lord's Manor's training ground, it's impossible for cultivators to enter, and the east is the Muster Platform, so it's even more impossible for other cultivators to enter.
Therefore, cultivators from the South Division who wish to travel to the North Division, or people from the North Division who wish to travel to the South Division, must pass through the Trading Hub.
Although the South Division and North Division seem powerful, the City Lord's Manor actually occupies the main position and firmly controls the east and west ends, keeping the City Lord's Manor in a superior position in Phoenix City.