Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 360 - 271 Fourth Grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood_1

Chapter 360: 271 Fourth Grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood_1

"A fourth-grade Leading Thunder Pearl!"

Shen Long and the other Nascent Soul Cultivators eyed the item with eager excitement, knowing that if they could acquire it and have an Artifact Refiner assist with its transformation into a Magic Artifact, it would absolutely be a powerful weapon.

"Trade for materials of equivalent value, Alchemy Materials preferred."

Chen Gongxi said.

This Leading Thunder Pearl was consigned by a Nascent Soul Cultivator. The top brass at the Qixia Alliance had wanted to acquire it, but were unsuccessful; the other party’s asking price was too steep.

"A Leading Thunder Pearl from within a fourth-grade initial-stage Green Thunder Toad? If only its quality were a bit higher, that would be better."

Blood Crow True Monarch said with some regret.

The higher the grade of the Thunder Attribute Monster Beasts, the more valuable their Leading Thunder Pearls.

The Cultivators all around sent voice transmissions to Chen Gongxi, hoping to trade for the fourth-grade Leading Thunder Pearl.

Shen Long took out some Myriad Poison Paste, hoping to trade for the Leading Thunder Pearl.

Chen Gongxi examined the items that various high-level Cultivators had brought out and contacted the owner using a Messaging Plate.

After a brief moment, Chen Gongxi handed the Leading Thunder Pearl to a Loose Cultivator known as Jiuxiu Sanren.

The Cultivators present were astounded; Jiuxiu Sanren, who had come from a Loose Cultivator background, had actually managed to trade for a fourth-grade Leading Thunder Pearl, an unbelievable feat.

Shen Long frowned slightly, noting that Jiuxiu Sanren possessed quite a few desirable items.

Jiuxiu Sanren returned to his seat, his face brimming with joy.

At this moment, Chen Gongxi took out a golden porcelain vase and said, "A vial of fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood, trade for items of equivalent value, Artifact Refining materials preferred."

The Qixia Alliance, with its influence spread throughout the Qianyang Realm, organized these underground auctions primarily because many of the items offered for sale were best kept out of the public eye, with many being consigned by others.

"Fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood! How come this wasn’t mentioned earlier!"

Jiuxiu Sanren exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed! Friend Chen, shouldn’t such matters be promoted to everyone?"

Blood Crow True Monarch asked, puzzled.

"This was consigned by a senior on short notice, there was no time for promotion."

Chen Gongxi explained.

Several high-level Cultivators flew up to the green stone platform, transmitted their voices to Chen Gongxi, and took out items for his inspection.

"I offer a more than one-thousand-six-hundred-year-old Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus for a vial of fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood. One vial is too little; it would be more appropriate for the owner to add another vial!"

Shen Long transmitted his voice.

During his venture into the Five Dragon Secret Realm, he had obtained two more than one-thousand-five-hundred-year-old Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus plants, which he transplanted into the third level of the Spirt Control Tower.

Fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood was precious, but a more than one-thousand-six-hundred-year-old Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus was even more so.

Chen Gongxi contacted the owner using the Messaging Plate and transmitted to Shen Long, "That senior does not have a second vial of fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood, but he is willing to add two fourth-grade Wind Attribute Demon Cores. How about that?"

"No, the Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus is not an ordinary Spiritual Medicine. If he wants this item, he must offer something truly valuable. I’m not exactly unfamiliar with valuable items."

Shen Long transmitted back.

If he were to trade the more than one-thousand-six-hundred-year-old Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus, he could indeed exchange it for something good, as only Heavenly Soul True Water could cultivate Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus.

Chen Gongxi entered a spell into the Law Disk in his hand and gestured for a while.

After a short time, he transmitted to Shen Long, "How about this: in addition to the fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood, add one nine-hundred-year-old Dragon Transformation Grass and two fourth-grade Wind Attribute Demon Cores. That is the highest offer from that senior."

Shen Long pondered for a moment and agreed, fortunate that he still had a second Heavenly Soul Dark Lotus. His willingness demonstrated the preciousness of Divine Soul class Spiritual Medicines.

Chen Gongxi nodded, entered a spell into the Law Disk, and gestured again.

Before long, a golden-robed youth came forward and passed a green Storage Bag to Chen Gongxi, who then handed the bag to Shen Long.

After Shen Long swept his Divine Sense over it, he nodded, took out a golden jade case, and handed it to Chen Gongxi.

Chen Gongxi looked inside the case, took out the fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood, and handed it to Shen Long.

Jiuxiu Sanren’s brow furrowed; the items he had brought out were substantial, yet he still could not trade for the fourth-grade Flood Dragon Essence Blood.

Returning to his seat, Shen Long paid no attention to the gazes of the other Cultivators around him.

Chen Gongxi took out an exquisitely crafted green jade case and retrieved an oval, green fruit with silver spiral patterns adorning its surface.

"Longevity Fruit!"

Shen Long recognized the origin of this Spirit Fruit and was somewhat surprised.

The Cultivators present stirred; this was a fruit that could extend one’s lifespan.

"One Longevity Fruit for a fourth-grade Absorbing Thunder Pearl,"

Chen Gongxi said.

"Longevity Fruit can extend life; in terms of value, it’s far from a fourth-grade Absorbing Thunder Pearl, isn’t it?"

Jiuxiu Sanren said.

"It depends on the person. For some Taoist Friends whose lifespan is nearly depleted, the Longevity Fruit is even more precious."

Blood Crow True Monarch said.

Shen Long was also interested in the Longevity Fruit, but he did not have a fourth-grade Absorbing Thunder Pearl.

Several high-level Cultivators flew up to the green stone platform and presented items to Chen Gongxi for inspection, aiming to trade them for the Longevity Fruit. Unfortunately, no one managed to exchange anything for it, and the Longevity Fruit remained unsold.

Chen Gongxi flicked his sleeves, and over a hundred golden, glittering Formation Flags flew out, hovering in mid-air. On the surface of the flags, one could see numerous Buddhist scriptures.

"The Vajra Subduing Demon Array, six of the formation flags are Dharma Treasures, the rest are top-grade Magic Artifacts, with a starting price of two million Spirit Stones, and each bid must not be less than two hundred thousand," Chen Gongxi said.

"Buddhist Sect formation! The Vajra Subduing Demon Array!"

Shen Long was somewhat interested and opened his mouth to bid.

"Two million!"

"Two million two hundred thousand!"

"Two million four hundred thousand!"

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The price climbed higher and higher, with Blood Crow True Monarch winning the set of formations for a high price of four million.

"One Longevity Treasure Pill, in exchange for rare and aged Spiritual Medicine, Demon Attracting Grass being ideal," Chen Gongxi said loudly, holding a green jade box in his hand.

"Longevity Treasure Pill!"

Shen Long’s gaze was somewhat fervent.

Many high-ranking cultivators sent their thoughts to Chen Gongxi and took out items for him to inspect, but unfortunately, they did not succeed in the exchange, and the Longevity Treasure Pill went unsold.

Chen Gongxi took out a green-light-flashing talisman with a miniature sparrowhawk pattern visible on its surface, and he spoke, "One Heavenly Demon Talisman, this is a unique secret talisman from the Heaven Rune Sect of the Southern Border Cultivation World. It has sealed the Spirit Soul of an early-stage fourth-order Green Wind Falcon. Materials of equal value in exchange, Artifact Refining Materials preferred."

"Heavenly Demon Talisman!"

Shen Long was slightly moved and flew up to the green stone platform.

After Chen Gongxi inspected the items of several cultivators, he communicated with the owners through messaging and eventually, a nine-year-old Loose Cultivator traded for this Heavenly Demon Talisman.

"Taoist Friend Lin, you haven’t been a Nascent Soul for long, yet you have quite a few good things!" Blood Crow True Monarch said with a frown.

The nine-year-old Loose Cultivator chuckled without saying much.

His physique stood out, and changing his facial features was of little use, attracting attention wherever he went.

"This auction now comes to an end. Please leave in an orderly manner; next time, we will prepare even better goods," Chen Gongxi said loudly.

The cultivators left the venue one after another, and Shen Long also departed.

After leaving the Immortal Gathering Tower, Shen Long strolled through the streets, walking and looking around.

After more than an hour, Shen Long rented a small courtyard with green tiles and settled in.

Inside the courtyard was a two-storied green building and a green stone pavilion; Shen Long walked into the building and entered the Alchemy Room.

He sat cross-legged on a green mat and closed his eyes to rest his spirit.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Shen Long opened his eyes, took out the Scarlet Crow Cauldron and Alchemy Materials, and started to concoct the Blood Flood Dragon Pills.

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In a golden building, Blood Crow True Monarch sat in the main seat, his gaze somber, holding a crimson Law Disk in his hand.

"He’s rented a small courtyard to settle down in?" Blood Crow True Monarch asked.

"Yes, I have inquired with several intelligence dealers, and they don’t recognize this person. It’s possible he came from elsewhere to the Northern Sea Cultivation World," a respectful male voice answered.

"Withdraw the people. Have someone keep an eye on the nine-year-old Loose Cultivator. You handle it personally. This fellow must have quite a few good things on him," Blood Crow True Monarch instructed.

"Yes, Master," the man complied.

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More than a month passed quickly.

In a small courtyard with a green-tiled roof, the Alchemy Room.

Shen Long sat cross-legged on the mat, his gaze fixed on the Scarlet Crow Cauldron in front of him, the room filled with a rich medicinal fragrance.

After a while, Shen Long changed the spell, withdrawing the Spirit Flame.

He opened the lid of the cauldron, stepped forward to look, and inside were twenty-four Blood Flood Dragon Pills, each one a top-grade Elixir.

Shen Long’s face showed joy as he collected the twenty-four Blood Flood Dragon Pills and the Scarlet Crow Cauldron.

He proceeded to the Practice Room, lit a stick of Tranquility Incense and placed it in the incense burner, then closed his eyes to rest his spirit.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, with the Tranquility Incense mostly burned, Shen Long, with a single-minded state, adjusted himself to his best condition.

He took out one Blood Flood Dragon Pill and put it into his mouth.

The Elixir melted as soon as it touched his tongue. Before long, a vast energy arose in Shen Long’s abdomen, surging chaotically within his body, causing his body to heat up slightly.

Shen Long quickly began Cultivating to refine this energy. His body slowly grew a layer of Red Dragon Scales, and a red glow manifested, enveloping his entire body.

With twenty-four Blood Flood Dragon Pills, he would have no problem cultivating the Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art to the tenth level.