Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 244 - 162 Wanjian Marketplace_1

Chapter 244: 162 Wanjian Marketplace_1

Half a year had quickly passed, and the door of the Alchemy Room opened as Shen Long emerged with a look of joy on his face.

He had refined a batch of third-grade Elixirs, ready to head to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm to seek further cultivation methods.

Shen Long took out a Messaging Plate which flickered with red light, inserted a spell into it, and said, "Master Nephew Qian, how goes it?"

"Uncle Shen, there is still no news at the moment,"

Qian Dafu replied truthfully.

"Inform the others to gather at Golden Roc Peak half an hour from now, I have something to tell you,"

Shen Long instructed.

"Yes, Uncle Shen,"

Qian Dafu agreed to the request.

Shen Long cut off the connection, then contacted Li Rongrong and Wu Hu to have them come over and collect the Elixirs before he walked out.

He arrived at the Stone Pavilion and sat down. Before long, Lin Shan arrived with Li Rongrong and Wu Hu.

"Senior Sister Li, Senior Brother Wu, here are the Elixirs you asked for,"

Shen Long said, taking out two porcelain bottles and handing them to them.

Li Rongrong and Wu Hu checked the Elixirs, and upon confirming they were of high quality, both showed joy and repeatedly expressed their thanks.

After some casual conversation, they took their leave.

Half an hour later, Qian Dafu, Ye Yuqing, and others arrived.

Shen Long took out a cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Qian Dafu, saying, "These are the high-quality Elixirs I have refined. Master Nephew Qian, take them to sell and continue collecting the Cultivation Resources I need."

"Yes, Uncle Shen,"

Qian Dafu answered, taking the Storage Bag with both hands.

"I’m going to leave the Spirit Control Sect for a while, have you encountered any trouble?"

Shen Long asked.

"Thanks to Uncle Shen’s blessings, I haven’t faced any trouble,"

Ye Yuqing said.

Shen Long was among the few in the Spirit Control Sect who could create high-grade Elixirs as a third-grade Alchemist. Without significant conflicts of interest, no one would actively oppose Ye Yuqing and the others, knowing they were working for Shen Long.

"Thanks for Uncle Shen’s concern, we are all well,"

Sun Furong stated.

"It’s good you’re not troubled. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone. Don’t get into trouble and focus on Cultivation, for it is the foundation,"

Shen Long admonished.

"Yes, Uncle Shen,"

Qian Dafu and the others chorused in response.

Shen Long gave a few more instructions and then dismissed them.

He went to Ice Silkworm Valley, casually greeted Chen Bing, and if Ice Silkworm True Person came out of seclusion, let him know that Shen Long had left for the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm in search of further cultivation methods.

Having done all this, Shen Long left the Spirit Control Sect.

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Qian Country was one of the thirty-six countries in the Donghua Cultivation Realm. Wanjian Marketplace was the largest marketplace in Qian Country, boasting a large Transference Array that could transport people to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, attracting a confluence of traders.

A red Escape Light approached from a distance, slowing down when it was about a hundred miles from Wanjian Marketplace. The light receded, revealing Shen Long’s figure.

"So this is Wanjian Marketplace!"

Shen Long muttered to himself.

Following his gaze, one could see an island in the middle of a lake, resembling a sword laying across the surface of the water when viewed from high above.

The island was lush with vegetation and dotted with numerous buildings.

Traveling from Donghua Cultivation Realm to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm was far and time-consuming, and it carried its risks. Most Cultivators from Donghua Cultivation Realm going to the Northern Sea would opt to use the large Transference Array.

Shen Long, only at the early stage of Core Formation, planned to take a large transference array to travel there.

Shen Long descended onto the island in the heart of the lake and entered the Wanjian Marketplace. The streets were teeming with people, and one could see many cultivators dressed in bizarre attire.

He looked around, seemingly searching for someone.

A tall and thin young man in a golden shirt approached quickly, bowed respectfully, and carefully asked, "Junior Zhao Lang here, does senior require a guide?"

"Are you very familiar with Wanjian Marketplace?"

Shen Long inquired.

"Junior has grown up here since childhood and knows Wanjian Marketplace like the back of his hand,"

Zhao Lang said.

Shen Long took out one hundred Spirit Stones and gave them to Zhao Lang, instructing, "Tell me about Wanjian Marketplace and take me to the largest Spirit Medicine Shop."

"Yes, senior."

Zhao Lang agreed and led the way ahead.

As he led the way, he began to describe Wanjian Marketplace.

Wanjian Marketplace is a marketplace controlled by the Wanjian Sect, with Nascent Soul Cultivators stationed there all year round. It brings together cultivators from the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm and merchants from all over.

Half an hour later, they arrived at a spacious Azure Stone Plaza. There stood three grand buildings: Wanjian Tower, Qixia Pavilion, and Golden Gourd Tower.

Wanjian Tower is a shop opened by the Wanjian Sect, Qixia Pavilion belongs to the Qixia Alliance, and the Han Family of Golden Gourd Island manages Golden Gourd Tower.

The Donghua Cultivation Realm has five major forces: Wanjian Sect, Medicine King Valley, Nether Corpse Sect, Wang Family, and Heavenly Melody Sect. The Northern Sea Cultivation Realm on the other hand houses eight major forces, with the Han Family of Golden Gourd Island being one of them.

A million years ago, the Han Family had a member who possessed the body of Shennong and concocted supreme elixirs that were renowned across the Qianyang Realm.

"Wait here for a moment. I’ll be right back."

Shen Long instructed, and strode towards Golden Gourd Tower.

Upon entering Golden Gourd Tower, a spacious and bright hall came into view, with blue counters behind which stood tall shelves, as a team of green-robed attendants was introducing products to customers.

A shrewd-looking middle-aged man quickly stepped forward, bowed, and warmly said, "Welcome to our shop, senior. May I inquire how we can assist you?"

"I’d like to speak with your shopkeeper about some matters."

Shen Long stated.

"Ancestor Xuewei is on the seventh floor. Senior, please follow me."

The middle-aged man politely said and gestured invitingly, leading the way.

Shen Long followed the middle-aged man to the seventh floor, where he saw a plump woman in a purple dress.

The purple-dressed woman had gorgeous features, holding in her hands a thick book.

"Ancestor Xuewei, this senior seeks to discuss some matters with you,"

the middle-aged man reported before withdrawing.

Han Xuewei set down the book and said with a gentle smile, "I am Han Xuewei. How should I address my Daoist friend?"

"Surname Shen. I wish to purchase some Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Fruits,"

Shen Long took out a blue jade slip and handed it to Han Xuewei.

After a scan with her Divine Sense, Han Xuewei furrowed her brows and said, "We have two Spirit Nurturing Fruits left. As for spiritual medicine and fruits that nourish the Divine Soul, our shop does not have any. Not to boast, but such items are unlikely to be found for sale in the marketplace at all, though one might encounter them at auctions and exchange meets."

Spiritual medicine and fruits that nourish the Divine Soul are very precious, and elixirs that heal Divine Soul injuries are naturally even more valuable. Once they appear in the market, they are quickly bought up.

Shen Long was not surprised; he had traveled through many marketplaces and visited numerous Spirit Medicine Shops without finding any spiritual medicine or fruits that could nourish the Divine Soul.

"Alright then! Apart from the spiritual medicine and fruits for nourishing the Divine Soul, I want twenty portions of the other spiritual medicine and fruits. As for the Spirit Nurturing Fruits, I’ll take as many as you have."

Shen Long said.

"Very well, Daoist friend, please wait a moment."

Han Xuewei replied, taking out a blue Law Disk that shimmered with light. She inputted a spell and gestured over it.

Shen Long took a seat, and a green-robed maid came up with a cup of steaming Spiritual Tea, placed it down and then left.