Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 552 Trade Convention_1

Chapter 552: Chapter 552 Trade Convention_1

"I am aware of the root problem in Libo Garden, but managing it is quite tricky. I need some time to prepare. I’ll try to solve the issue within three days," Su Chengyu accepted the apology and promised bluntly. Once he received the Earth Rune from Qingxu Zi, he could infiltrate underground and retrieve the treasure, resolving the dilemma of Libo Garden.

"Thank you, Mr. Su. We are truly grateful! During your stay in Suifeng, if you need anything, just tell us, and we’ll make it happen," Yuan Xueliang finally felt like a weight was lifted from his chest. The issue of Libo Garden was critical— if mishandled, he could lose his position. Yet, if resolved properly, his merit would increase, and he might even get promoted within the year.

With the current vacancy for the second-in-command in Danyang Province, Yuan Xueliang, as the city head of Suifeng, was a strong contender for the role. With the merit gained from solving the problem in Libo Garden, he estimated to have a 30% greater chance of victory.

Given the province’s keen focus on the issue, an expert from Kyoto was even invited for consultation.

"Mr. Su, if you are interested in medicinal materials, you could visit Danyang’s annual trade fair tomorrow. With some luck, you might find some superior-quality medicinal materials," Yuan Bo suggested.

Su Chengyu nodded slightly, "I was planning to do so."

Yuan Bo inquired, "Do you need me to accompany you as a guide, Mr. Su?"

"No need for that. I have someone accompanying me," Su Chengyu said, hugging Lin Chuxue.

After Yuan Xueliang and Yuan Bo left the hotel, Su Chengyu and the others went to visit another scenic spot in Suifeng. They didn’t return to the hotel until late in the evening.

Chengyu took out his Alchemy Furnace, preparing to concoct some elixirs to exchange for medicinal herbs at tomorrow’s trading event.

The trading fair in Danyang, held once a year, was the most significant event in the cultivation world across six eastern provinces. Besides trading medicinal herbs at the fair, they also traded Spirit Pills, supernatural healings, martial arts secret manuals, divine weapons and even magic artifacts.

Though martial artists couldn’t directly use magic artifacts, some artifacts and talismans possessed unique functionalities beneficial to martial artists’ cultivation.

The artifacts and talismans, like the protective Jade Talisman Su Chengyu gave to Fang Yue, could shield the holder from attacks even without the activation of mana. Some artifacts also had similar capabilities.

Generally, martial artists favored Spirit Pills and supernatural medicine, along with martial arts secret manuals the most. The Spirit Pills could directly enhance power, and the significance of martial arts secret manuals was self-evident. Top-notch martial arts secret manuals were rare to find.

One top-notch martial arts manual could ensure the prosperity of a clan’s inheritance.

As Su Chengyu possessed both top-notch martial arts and elixirs, he could be quite extravagant when exchanging and trading at the fair.

The trading event took place at the convention center in Suifeng and lasted for three days. The Zhuo family, who were the premier noble family in Danyang, hosted the trading fair.

With Martial King overseeing the Zhuo family, which was also ranked the top in the Dragon Soul masterlist of Danyang Province, Su Chengyu didn’t dare to provoke them easily.

The next day, after breakfast, Su Chengyu and his group took a taxi to the convention center, which already had a substantial crowd.

In the first-floor area of the center, one could set up a simple stall if they had items for trade. After a quick stroll around, Su Chengyu noticed that most traders sold weapons and martial arts secret manuals, whereas not many sold medicinal herbs.

Monetary transactions were rather infrequent at the event. Most trades essentially followed the principle of barter.

Having prepared a large number of Spirit Yuan Pills, Su Chengyu managed to exchange them for some medicinal herbs from a few stalls. But the quantity was far from sufficient. Now that Chengyu was at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, even the exclusive Heavenly Pill couldn’t help him breakthrough realms without sufficient quantity.

So, Su Chengyu decided to set up his stall, displaying elixirs like Spirit Yuan Pill, Eternal-youth Pill, and Yuan-increasing Pill, which were of no use to him. He also showcased two high-grade martial arts secret manuals, ’Mixed Yuan Finger Skill’ and ’Silver Moon Sword Technique’— both obtained from Liyuan Cave Heaven.

Referring to the martial arts world, martial arts secret manuals are split into five grades— heaven, earth, black, yellow, in descending order. Above the heaven-level technique, there exists a divine-level technique.

Both martial arts secret manuals were middle-ranked earth-level manuals and were incredibly precious.

Even within a short while, Su Chengyu’s stall started to draw people’s attention.

"What’s the deal for this Mixed Yuan Finger Skill?" inquired a middle-aged martial artist passing by.

"Three thousand-year-old Ginseng or other medicinal herbs of equivalent quality," Su Chengyu replied.

Though the martial artist was very interested in the Mixed Yuan Finger Skill, he couldn’t afford three thousand-year-old Ginseng herbs, so he had to give up in despair and walk away.

Su Chengyu was not anxious. The trading fair had only just started, and there would be more people soon. Good items would surely follow. Lin Chuxue and Yu Yanshu each took some elixirs and strolled around the fair, helping Su Chengyu in his search. They would purchase straight away whenever they found medicinal herbs with a notable age.

At Su Chengyu’s stall, a strapping man with a mustache and beard walked by, carrying a long knife on his back. He was clearly a master with the blade.

After he previewed the first three pages of the ’Silver Moon Sword Technique’ manual, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "I want this Silver Moon Sword Technique manual. How do we trade?"

When Su Chengyu quoted a price, the man furrowed his brow and started negotiating, "I have a thousand-year-old Lingzhi, and I’m willing to add two hundred million in cash. You’ll have to trade the manual with me."

Su Chengyu shook his head, replying, "I only want medicinal herbs."

The burly, bearded man found the Silver Moon Sword Technique irresistible, so he failed to let go. "I’m Zhan Zongren, known far and wide in Danyang. If you trade the manual with me, consider it a friendship. The two high-rank martial arts secret manuals you showcased have caught many people’s attention. It may be better if you dispose of the manuals as quickly as possible, in case you draw yourself into dangerous waters. If you trade with me, I guarantee your safety. Otherwise, you might not survive the night."

"There’s no need for you to worry about my survival," responded Chengyu.

You have guts!"

Zhan Zongren saw that Chengyu was adamant. But he gave up reluctantly, his heart now harboring the intent to kill.

On the first day of the trading fair, it was lively yet lacked quality goods. Lin Chuxue and Yu Yanshu managed to trade their elixirs for a fair amount of medicinal herbs to bring back.

Lin Chuxue made the largest gain—a one thousand-year-old Purple Frost Vine—and Yu Yanshu managed to trade for a seven hundred-year-old Ginseng, along with some other medicinal herbs.

"Let’s call it a day. We can come back tomorrow," said Su Chengyu, packing up his stall. Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Chuxue, Yu Yanshu, and he decided to leave the convention center.

The moment they stepped out of the convention center, Su Chengyu felt at least three entities tailing them. He was indeed targeted at the trading fair after displaying two top-tier martial arts secret manuals and an abundance of elixirs.

In the martial arts world, power was king and there weren’t many rules. Assassinations and theft were quite common. Su Chengyu expected to be targeted at the trading event.