He originally intended to find a few Spirit-Nurturing Clam to bring back to the Jade Spring Sect, so he could raise some for future use.
But having Shell Pearl isn't necessarily a bad thing.
You can also try it yourself first and see if you can re-engineer the [ Green Wood Transforming Rain Pill ] Pill Formula using the Shell Pearl of this Spirit-Nurturing Clam -Nourishing Shell as material, and correct the original flaws.
The monk, who appeared to be a steward, went downstairs with a smug look on his face, seemingly to retrieve the Shell Pearl.
After he left, a maidservant came out and obediently served this Foundation Establishment cultivator.
A short while later.
Chen Shuangbai sat by the window, looking down at the view below.
If Jade Wave Immortal Market is a glittering, nouveau riche city, then Swan Immortal Market is elegant and serene.
The entire Fairy City is hidden among the lush greenery of the island. The eaves and brackets often imitate the shape of birds spreading their wings, with smooth and beautiful lines. There are also many white coral stones and warm seashells... Combined together, they have an exotic beauty.
Chen Shuangbai looked towards the main street again and saw that many Demon Cultivator who still retained their demonic characteristics had opened many shops, selling local specialties from the sea, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Demon Cultivator are different from human cultivators; they cannot take human form Qi Refining Stage.
However, there are two exceptions.
The first reason, naturally, was that he had taken the Transformation Pill.
This Transformation Pill is said to have been refined by a human Alchemist so that his spirit pet could also transform into human form during the Qi Refining Stage. However, it also has very strong side effects, such as locking in potential, never being able to make any progress in life, and also affecting lifespan to a certain extent.
Therefore, those who operate here are either those who feel hopeless about spiritual practice, or those driven by other interests.
The second method is that after Foundation Establishment, and after a period of contemplation, one can successfully transform into human form.
Upon closer inspection, Chen Shuangbai discovered that most of them bore the characteristics of birds...
at the same time.
In another elegant pavilion not far from this one, a man and a woman were talking.
The man wore a shimmering feathered robe, with a graceful figure and elegant demeanor. He had three white feathers on each side of his head. Although he had a somewhat Yao Qi about him, he looked like a handsome scholar.
The woman wore a light, flowing robe, was slightly shorter, had a round face, a pearl-like ornament between her eyebrows, and a membrane-like structure under her ribs, making her look more delicate.
Judging from this outfit, you can tell that she is of noble blood among demons.
A man named Bai Nianyuan, a descendant of White Feather Cave, with Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.
One of them, named Sui Ying, was a descendant of Treasure Light Cave and Foundation Establishment Early Stage stage.
The close relationship between White Feather Cave and Swan Immortal Market is known throughout the entire sea. Therefore, Bai Nianyuan is acting somewhat like a host here, sipping tea and watching a play, while clapping his other hand.
Sui Ying said angrily, "Brother Nianyuan, what should we do now?"
Bai Nianyuan didn't turn around, just watching the show, and replied, "What else can we do?"
"Just say that the precious pearl was accidentally lost. Anyway, with your bloodline, your ancestor might at most say a few words and put you in solitary confinement for a year or two. Could he possibly kill you?"
That being said...
Anger flashed in Sui Ying she muttered, "That traitor, if I catch him, I'll skin him alive!"
Bai Nianyuan pretended not to hear these words.
White Feather Cave and Treasure Light Cave have some degree of acquaintance.
The master of Treasure Light Cave has always stayed hidden in the sea, rarely making a move. In recent years, he has paid even less attention to outside affairs, and his descendants have become increasingly unruly.
Now that their direct descendants' treasure has been stolen, they are completely powerless to stop it?
Bai Nianyuan's face remained expressionless, but inwardly he thought, "What's the use of acting cute in front of me? Do you think I'd use my own power to go to all that trouble to help you?"
Just then, the steward who had previously received Chen Shuangbai entered and respectfully whispered a few words in Bai Nianyuan's ear.
Bai Nianyuan stood up, his gaze fixed intently on the deacon, and asked, "Really?"
The deacon bowed and said, "Absolutely true."
Bai Nianyuan immediately got up to leave, but before leaving, he returned and said to Sui Ying, "Sister Sui Ying, I have important matters to attend to now, so I won't entertain you any longer. If you eat or drink anything in the Immortal Market, it's all on my tab."
After saying that, Bai Nianyuan hurriedly left.
After he left, the maidservant beside Sui Ying stepped forward and whispered, "Princess, shall we go back?"
"Hmph! They all look down on me!"
Sui Ying was extremely annoyed. She stomped her foot, and even the pearl between her eyebrows lit up for a moment.
But the more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
"No, this princess will not swallow this insult!"
A short while later, she suddenly stood up and said to her maid, " A Zhu, let's go! Let's go to the market."
Bai Nianyuan approached Chen Shuangbai, bowed respectfully using the etiquette of a human cultivator, and said, "Greetings, fellow Daoist. I am Bai Nianyuan, one of the heads of the Swan Immortal Market."
Chen Shuangbai was somewhat confused.
Wasn't the steward going to retrieve the Shell Pearl from the Spirit-Nurturing Clam?
Why is there another person?
Or is he a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage?
wrong...
Chen Shuangbai's eyes flashed, noticing the Yao Qi emanating from this person. She then focused her gaze and saw the white feathers on either side of Bai Nianyuan's temples. Raising an eyebrow slightly, she asked, "Are you Demon Cultivator from the White Feather Cave?"
Bai Nianyuan wasn't annoyed and readily admitted it.
"Fellow Daoist has discerning eyes."
He sat down opposite her with an open and generous air, and began to scrutinize Chen Shuangbai.
The Daoist priest before them was extraordinary in demeanor and handsome in appearance. In particular, his eyes were captivating and unforgettable.
Bai Nianyuan felt even more satisfied.
A cultivator's essence, energy, and spirit can be outwardly manifested.
Chen Shuangbai's captivating appearance suggests that his cultivation is extremely orthodox, and it is immediately apparent that he comes from a righteous sect.
Bai Nianyuan inwardly praised him, his smile becoming even more sincere as he said, "I apologize for my intrusion; please forgive me, fellow Daoist."
Chen Shuangbai did not answer, but gestured for the person to continue.
Bai Nianyuan continued, "I just heard that a distinguished guest has arrived and purchased the Spirit-Nurturing Pearl. This pearl is quite special, so I came to see it and also to establish a good relationship with you, fellow Daoist, and to discuss a transaction."
"Trade?"
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly, her mind racing, but her face remained impassive. "What kind of transaction is it?"
Bai Nianyuan waved his hand, signaling the maid to serve the spiritual tea and snacks again, and said, "Fellow Daoist, please take a look at these first."
Seeing that Chen Shuangbai spoke quite frankly, Bai Nianyuan decided not to hold back and took out a bamboo scroll, placing it on the table.
Chen Shuangbai raised his hand and waved it, and the bamboo slips unfolded out of thin air.
He examined it closely and thought to himself, "So it's a Pill Formula... but the ingredients are strange; they don't seem to follow the widely circulated methods of herbal Dao of Alchemy..."
After examining it for a long while, Chen Shuangbai finally put it down and said, "This is an ancient Pill Formula... What is the meaning of this, fellow Daoist?"