Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 740 - 724: Harvesting Abundantly

"I can offer two pieces of the Purple-Blue Profound Spirit Pill, which can increase an Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator's cultivation by fifty years, in exchange for information on the Earth Element Magnetic Light. The requirement is that the location must be somewhere accessible for someone at my cultivation level, if it's within a forbidden area, then there's no need to mention it." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

In a pavilion, a middle-aged man in yellow with a sallow complexion was presenting the spiritual objects he intended to barter.

This man had already successfully traded two spiritual objects earlier and was now offering a third.

He slightly tilted the jade bottle in his hand containing the spirit pill and revealed a deep violet pill, about the size of an ox's eye.

The surface of the deep violet spirit pill shimmered with mist, exuding an alluring pill fragrance, immediately capturing the attention of most cultivators at the trade meeting.

A Tier Six elixir that can enhance a Nascent Soul stage cultivator's cultivation is perhaps not as valuable as a magical artifact of the same tier, yet it is rarer than a Tier Six artifact.

This is because each Nascent Soul cultivator can only wield a few artifacts, but the elixirs can be consumed continuously.

When a Tier Six spirit pill is typically refined, it is often consumed by the alchemist themselves and their sect's friends and family, rarely taken out for trade with others.

Although the middle-aged man in yellow had a Fifth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivation, his magical power was Earth Attribute, suggesting that he himself had not refined this so-called Purple-Blue Profound Spirit Pill.

"If I remember correctly, this person seems to hail from the top sect Mountain Sect of the Celestial South Continent Cultivation Realm and is named Huang Jian."

Zhouyang, with eyes glinting, looked at the middle-aged man in yellow, recalling his self-introduction made earlier during a lecture and debate, and immediately moved his lips to transmit a message to him.

When Zhouyang was escorting Jiang Fengxian and her daughter to the Celestial Phoenix Race territory, he happened upon the Earth Element Magnetic Light, from which he suffered a significant loss.

Initially, he had hoped to search for a method to cultivate Elemental Magnetism Divine Techniques using this kind of heavenly light upon returning.

However, after some inquiries, he discovered that these divine cultivation methods had long been lost in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm, which led him to abandon the thought.

Seeing that this cultivator Huang Jian was willing to exchange a Tier Six spirit pill for news of the Earth Element Magnetic Light, it was evident that he must have mastered the divine cultivation method of utilizing this kind of heavenly light.

Realizing this, Zhouyang could only envy the other's good fortune.

Unexpectedly, after a round of voice transmission with Huang Jian, who had planned to agree to the exchange, his tone suddenly changed.

"I'm really sorry, but another fellow Daoist just offered a more favorable condition than Fellow Daoist Lu's. I must first make the trade with that Daoist."

Zhouyang heard the apologetic tone in Huang Jian's words, and his heart sank, his expression turning unpleasant.

His lips moved slightly, speaking in a deep tone: "Fellow Daoist Huang, you should reconsider. Although the location I mentioned is somewhat remote, the Earth Element Magnetic Light supplies there are extremely abundant, perfectly meeting your needs."

"This... Fellow Daoist, give me a moment to think it over."

Huang Jian seemed to be swayed by Zhouyang's words, his eyes flickering, and he started another voice transmission conversation with another cultivator.

Not long after, he transmitted to Zhouyang: "After discussing with the other Daoist, Huang decided to allocate two Purple-Blue Profound Spirit Pills to both Daoists, in exchange for the Earth Element Magnetic Light information known to both Daoists. What does Fellow Daoist Lu think?"

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang hesitated, his expression changing.

Initially, just providing information could exchange for a Tier Six spirit pill that refines cultivation; he should be gaining significantly.

But thinking that the spirit pill originally meant solely for himself now had to be shared with someone else, he felt exceedingly anguished.

He could confidently state that the site where the Earth Element Magnetic Light nurtured was abundant enough for one to master a divine technique to great success.

For Huang Jian, even offering two Tier Six spirit pills was definitely worthwhile.

However, seeing Huang Jian's current attitude, it was clear that another's words weighed more heavily in his mind than his own.

"Never mind, if Fellow Daoist Huang doesn't trust me, then maybe it's just not meant to be for me!"

Zhouyang sighed, choosing to decline in the end.

The spiritual objects and pills he currently possessed were entirely sufficient for cultivation up to the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul. Upon reaching Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, a Purple-Blue Profound Spirit Pill, which can increase an Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator's cultivation by fifty years, could only increase his cultivation by thirty years.

Trading the nurturing location of the Earth Element Magnetic Light for thirty years of cultivation wasn't worth it in his view.

Even Huang Jian didn't expect Zhouyang to refuse, and was stunned for a moment, his complexion subtly twitching, voice turning instantly cold: "Since Fellow Daoist Lu said so, let it be."

Seeing this, Zhouyang just smiled, unfazed.

The trade meeting continued.

According to the unwritten rule, cultivators with higher cultivation went on stage first, and by the time it was Zhouyang's turn, less than two-thirds of the participants had yet to present their items.

"Fellow Daoist Lu has these items, mainly seeking various spiritual objects that could refine cultivation, not limited to Fire Attribute spiritual objects suitable for Fellow Daoist Zhou and other enticing treasures are also welcomed for exchange."

In the pavilion where Zhouyang resided, when it was his turn, he waved, laying out the items he had prepared for the exchange, promptly stating his conditions.

The number of items he brought forth was indeed sizable.

They included a Tier Six Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Wind Breath Ring, Earth Element Essence Stone, which can enhance Earth Element cultivation at Nascent Soul stage, the best spiritual object for restoring Divine Soul Origin, Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Nourishing Wood, the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Stalactite used for rapidly recovering injuries and as a Tier Six spirit pill refining material, the Jade Peach that extends a Nascent Soul cultivator's lifespan by one hundred and fifty years…

Compared to the common Tier Six spiritual objects offered by most Nascent Soul cultivators, the items Zhouyang meticulously prepared for the exchange were undeniably precious.

This was despite the fact that, out of fear of exposing his identity, he had not brought out many Ice Attribute spiritual objects obtained from the Beiting Continent Cultivation Realm. If he had, there would have been much more to offer.

Nevertheless, the array of items he brought out was impressive.

Among those who were present, the remaining cultivators were less than two-thirds yet to present their items on stage.

"Fellow Daoist Lu has these offerings, primarily to exchange for various spiritual objects which could refine cultivation, including but not limited to those Fire Attribute spiritual objects suitable for me, although if any fellow Daoist can present other treasures that might interest me, they may also be exchanged."

Fellow Daoist Xu readily approached, feeling a good rapport with Zhouyang, while others were still contemplating on Zhouyang's desirable items.

"Fellow Daoist, I'm interested in your Jade Peach. If you are willing to exchange this item, I promise to gather at least a furnace of five True Origin Pills for you, within ten years. Would Fellow Daoist be interested?"

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang asked with surprise on his face: "Fellow Daoist Xu, can you refine True Origin Pills?"

Zhouyang said, looking at Xu Tianlin with a face full of surprise.

The [True Origin Pill] was also in his possession, having been acquired from the relics left by [Master Donglai], and its effects were quite good. He still had a few pills left that he hadn't taken.

"Although I, Xu, can also perform alchemy, I can only refine some Tier Five Spirit Pills. However, a close friend of mine can refine the [True Origin Pill], and his success rate is quite satisfactory. As long as I gather the materials and seek his help, he surely won't refuse!"

Xu Tianlin slightly shook his head and softly explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart.

Having obtained the alchemical scriptures left by [Master Donglai], Zhouyang naturally knew the pill formula for the [True Origin Pill]. The main ingredient for this spirit pill was a Tier Six Demon Pill, while the remaining auxiliary materials, though rare, were not particularly difficult to find for a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.

And speaking of Tier Six Demon Pills, he had several in his possession.

Now, hearing Xu Tianlin say this, Zhouyang also felt inclined to invite someone to perform alchemy for him.

He was aware that within the [Liuyun Commerce Alliance] there was indeed an extremely skilled Tier Six Middle Grade alchemist whose skills were arguably the best in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. However, without any prior relationship, for an unknown cultivator like him to rashly approach such an individual for alchemy would result in a fee so exorbitant that it would make him feel the pain for years.

Therefore, despite having a good number of Tier Six Demon Pills and Spirit Elixirs, he had never considered asking someone to refine them, instead waiting for the day when his Dao companion Xiao Ying would successfully undergo Nascent Soul Formation and attempt the refinement herself.

At least this way, even if she failed, it would still provide valuable alchemical experience for his Dao companion.

However, Xiao Ying currently showed no intention of attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, but he was eager to enhance his cultivation quickly, leading to a conflict of interests.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, I can leave the [Jade Peach] to you, but I have a request. I wish for you to ask the master of your esteemed alliance to make a few extra batches of [True Origin Pill]. I will provide that master with sufficient materials and am willing to offer a previously unknown Tier Six Pill Formula as payment for the alchemical service!"

Zhouyang's lips moved slightly as he shared his plan with Xu Tianlin, ultimately deciding to invite someone for alchemy.

"If a Tier Six Pill Formula is offered as payment, my old friend will gladly agree to perform alchemy for Fellow Daoist Zhou. It's decided then!"

Xu Tianlin's face broke into a smile as he readily agreed.

Thus, Zhouyang immediately waved his sleeve to store away the [Jade Peach], indicating that a transaction had been completed.

Several cultivators who had been observing reacted with regret and frustration, upset with themselves for not approaching Zhouyang sooner for a trade.

Immediately, some cultivators who were interested in other spiritual objects he had began sending him voice transmissions to negotiate.

Among these cultivators, only a few truly possessed items Zhouyang desired. Most were just testing the waters, hoping their offers might tempt him to trade a spiritual object.

Zhouyang almost entirely refused these offers.

He neither lacked magical artifacts nor spirit stones. Even if they used top-grade spirit stones for the exchange, he was unwilling.

After all, while top-grade spirit stones are valuable, one such stone couldn't significantly increase his cultivation years; at most, it could provide some help when breaking through bottlenecks.

Fortunately, some individuals did possess items he needed, and with these people, he began to haggle over the actual value of the spiritual objects.

After a lengthy round of bargaining, Zhouyang took a full hour to determine the exchange list.

Ultimately, everything he offered was traded away, and he gained several Tier Six Spirit Pills and several fire attribute spiritual objects that could be directly refined to enhance his cultivation.

At this point, Zhouyang had essentially achieved the goals he set for attending this exchange meeting.

Henceforth, during the exchange meeting, he became a mere spectator, observing as the latecomers from the Nascent Soul Stage brought forth various spiritual objects for exchange.

Through watching the spiritual objects presented by these Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, Zhouyang gradually noticed a pattern.

Most of the Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators offered up mainly artifact refining materials, talisman, and array materials. Clearly, this level of cultivator was mostly preoccupied with creating Tier Six Spiritual Artifacts and Spirit Talismans to enhance their combat capabilities.

Whereas Mid and Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators were more interested in elixirs and spirit elixirs that could directly enhance cultivation.

Unfortunately, spiritual objects capable of fostering cultivation growth were indeed rare. Even if someone obtained them, they usually kept them for personal use and were unlikely to offer them for exchange.

"I have prepared sixteen portions of [Jade Liquid Golden Pill] and thirty portions of [Purple Heart Jade Marrow], desiring to exchange them for a Tier Six Fire Attribute Lower-Grade Artifact. Should any fellow Daoist wish to trade, I would be immensely grateful!"

As the exchange meeting neared its end, the spiritual objects offered by a native Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm caught Zhouyang's attention.

The [Jade Liquid Golden Pill] was considered a Tier Five Spiritual Object, while [Purple Heart Jade Marrow] could only be classified as a Tier Four Spiritual Object. Using these two kinds of spiritual objects to exchange for a Tier Six Artifact at the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators' meeting was something Zhouyang had never seen before at this exchange.

As expected from his glance around, the vast majority of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were indifferent to this person's request, with some even showing sneers of mockery, as if watching a joke.

Indeed, for Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, neither the [Jade Liquid Golden Pill] nor the [Purple Heart Jade Marrow] was particularly hard to obtain.

Asking them to use incredibly precious Tier Six Artifacts to trade for these easily acquirable spiritual objects was simply impossible.

"Fellow Daoist He is truly earnest; I imagine these [Jade Liquid Golden Pills] took you a hundred or two hundred years to refine one by one, and the painstaking effort is undeniable. However, Tier Six Artifacts are extremely precious, and desiring to trade these spiritual objects that are useless to us Nascent Soul Stage cultivators for such an artifact is rather fanciful. I advise Fellow Daoist to abandon such notions and focus more on cultivation!"

A Nascent Soul Stage female cultivator known to the exchanger, seemingly unable to bear witnessing an embarrassment, sighed and spoke up in comfort.

Hearing the female cultivator's words, the exchanger's expression slightly changed. His gaze swept past the indifferent and mocking cultivators, landing on Zhouyang and the few other contemplative ones, speaking almost pleadingly:

"I, He, know this idea is somewhat unrealistic, but the cultivation I practice isn't adept at combat, leaving my abilities at the bottom among peers. To enhance my strength, I can only turn to acquiring artifacts!"

"These [Jade Liquid Golden Pills] were refined over two hundred years, enough to nurture seven or eight Golden Core stage cultivators. If even one becomes a Nascent Soul cultivator in the future, you fellows will profit greatly. All I ask for is a Tier Six Lower-Grade Artifact that means so little to you!"

Such a situation, a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator humbling himself for a Tier Six Lower-Grade Artifact, deeply moved Zhouyang.

Only now did he realize just how fortunate and wealthy he was.

He had heard of the Nascent Soul cultivator from the He family, an only Nascent Soul Stage cultivator of a sect in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. His sect before his Nascent Soul Formation was a minor sect with less than two thousand years of history, producing fewer than five Golden Core stage cultivators.

Such a background destined him to remain at the bottom among Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, surely facing much bullying and repression in the past.

Perhaps it's not hard to understand his obsession with obtaining a Tier Six Artifact in this light.