The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 622 - 442 The Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod_2

Chapter 622: Chapter 442 The Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod_2

Manager Qian saw Li Yi’s unwavering determination to purchase, then gritted his teeth and said: "To be honest, the shop only has two intact Dao Artifacts left. If the two of you wish to see them, you may follow me to the vault. Such treasures consume a massive amount of mana to handle, and I am no longer able to bring out those two Dao Artifacts."

"Then what are we waiting for? Lead the way quickly," Tu Daoist said.

"This way, please," Manager Qian hurriedly put away the Spirit Stones and then took advantage of the moment to inhale deeply a few times, restoring some of his mana, which he needed to unlock the vault.

Soon enough.

Li Yi and Tu Daoist followed Manager Qian to a vault located in the backyard.

Rather than calling it a vault, it was more like a black iron warehouse.

The iron warehouse was sealed tightly, its surface glimmering with runes.

"This is a low-grade Magic Artifact, inscribed with a Locking Spirit Array, continuously operating at the minimal energy consumption level. A remarkable refinement method indeed," Tu Daoist’s gaze flickered as he remarked: "For this iron warehouse to still be operational after so long in the End of Dharma era? It must have sealed a considerable amount of Spiritual Energy inside. No wonder Duo Bao Building still manages to preserve so many well-maintained Magic Artifacts. Another twenty Spirit Stones could possibly keep it working for another two hundred years."

"Daoist Tang is joking. It’s true the iron warehouse locks Spiritual Energy, but the Dao Artifacts inside are like gold-devouring beasts. Duo Bao Building couldn’t bear seeing these two treasures deteriorate, yet nurturing them is equally difficult, leaving us no option but to leave them here to fate," Manager Qian said, his tone bitter with regret.

Over the years, he had witnessed countless precious Dao Artifacts becoming damaged, and the memories of them kept him sleepless at night.

Though he wished to sell them, who in this era would spare the expense to buy Dao Artifacts?

The major sects have their inherited Dao Artifacts, while the minor sects can’t even afford to maintain one. And so, they’ve ended up stuck here.

As Manager Qian spoke, he began unlocking the warehouse door.

However, there was another door behind the first one. After opening the outer door, he gestured for Li Yi and Tu Daoist to step inside, explaining that he needed to shut the door to prevent Spiritual Energy from leaking. Additionally, before leaving, Manager Qian would absorb every bit of the warehouse’s excess Spiritual Energy to ensure none went to waste.

"So stingy! You still hoping one day your warehouse will give birth to Spirit Stones or something?" Tu Daoist muttered with a string of curses.

Manager Qian merely chuckled without replying, only opening the second vault door after firmly sealing the first.

At this moment, a faint light emerged, accompanied by an immediate wave of Spiritual Energy.

Although it was sparse, for a place to retain this much Spiritual Energy during the End of Dharma era truly made it a sacred geomantic treasure. Staying here long-term wouldn’t necessarily elevate cultivation levels, but at least one’s realm wouldn’t degrade, and their life would remain secure.

"Let me remind you first, absorbing Spiritual Energy here incurs a fee," Manager Qian promptly warned while glancing at Tu Daoist.

"An old man like me would never stoop so low—don’t sully my reputation!" Tu Daoist shouted defiantly.

Still, had Manager Qian not reminded him, he certainly would have stolen a few breaths of Spiritual Energy.

Fortunately, he carried some Spirit Stones gifted by Taiyi in his Storage Magical Artifact. Now, he had become one of the wealthy within Tao Court, leagues ahead of where he had once been.

Within the warehouse, the source of the light came from a Great Tripod. Inside the tripod, illusory flames danced, radiating an extraordinary divine aura.

"This—this is the Heavenly Dharma Sect’s inherited Dao Artifact, the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod? How—how is this thing in your Duo Bao Building?" Tu Daoist’s eyes widened in shock.

Manager Qian explained: "Even I don’t know. One day, a Daoist with little life span remaining brought it here to sell. As for how that Daoist acquired the Heavenly Dharma Sect’s inherited Dao Artifact, that is something I have no way of knowing. When running a business, Duo Bao Building collects Dao Artifacts without questioning their origins."

"Among the three great sects, the Heavenly Dharma Sect foresaw the crisis of the End of Dharma era. Their entire sect fled to the Outer Heavenly Realm, leaving only the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Tianyi Sect to support Tao Court. Logically, their inherited Dao Artifacts should have been taken with them, not left behind here... Could it be that even the Outer Heavenly Realm has run dry of Spiritual Energy?" Tu Daoist scratched his head, utterly baffled.

Li Yi asked at this moment: "What does this thing do?"

Tu Daoist replied: "Artifact Refinement, Alchemy... Qi Cultivation."

"Qi Cultivation?" Li Yi asked, "I understand the first two, but what does the third one mean?"

"Cultivators possess Five Qi in their chests. This tripod can assist in refining those Five Qi, making them purer and multiplying mana several times over. The reason the Heavenly Dharma Sect is named after ’Heavenly Dharma’ is that its masters wield mana that is several times stronger than cultivators of the same realm. The same spell, in their hands, becomes exponentially more powerful. Luckily, they didn’t acquire the Heavenly Dao Sect’s Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Technique. Otherwise, no one in Tao Court could contend with them," Tu Daoist explained. "Compared to the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod, Daoqi Sect’s Qiankun Tripod or Heaven and Earth Furnace seem quite lackluster."

"Wait," Tu Daoist suddenly remembered something, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at Li Yi. "Taiyi, you have already obtained the Heavenly Dao Sect’s Dragon Subduing and Tiger Suppressing Technique and Tianyi Sect’s Big and Small Ruyi Skill. If you further refine the Five Qi in your chest using the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod—heavens, I can’t even imagine the monstrous power your mana would possess when the Three Flowers gather atop your head!"

He suddenly realized that Li Yi himself had cultivated twelve strands of Heart Fire Qi, his mana already shockingly immense.

If Li Yi achieved enlightenment one day, combining the strengths of all three sects, his prowess would undoubtedly shake the heavens and earth.

Manager Qian interjected: "Daoist Tang, don’t celebrate too early. The Creation Fire within this tripod is already on the brink of extinction. Using it for Qi Cultivation, even in a Spiritual Energy-rich environment, would require years of nurturing before it could recover. If you wait until the Creation Fire completely burns out, this Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod will become useless."

"I understand, but isn’t it still burning?" Tu Daoist replied.

He had seen Li Yi’s Seven-Colored Stone. With that item, this Dao Tripod could be restored in no time.

"What’s the other Dao Artifact?" Li Yi asked next.

If it was preserved alongside the Heavenly Dharma Sect’s inherited Dao Artifact, it must also be extraordinary. If it weren’t special, Duo Bao Building would have long abandoned its cultivation and let it decay.

Manager Qian simply smiled and remained silent: "If Taiyi wishes to see the next Dao Artifact, you’ll have to buy this one first."

"Name your price," Li Yi said.

Manager Qian raised a single finger.

"A hundred Spirit Stones?"

Tu Daoist froze for a moment, nearly cursing again. Back in the day, Daoqi Sect’s Heaven and Earth Furnace was only worth half a Spirit Stone, yet Manager Qian now wanted to make a profit a thousand times over.

Granted, Daoqi Sect’s Heaven and Earth Furnace was slightly damaged and lacked its original spiritual essence, but the price difference was still outrageous.

Manager Qian shook his head: "I only want a single Elixir. If Taiyi agrees to fulfill my wish, the Heavenly Dharma Sect’s inherited Dao Artifact, the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod, is yours."

Li Yi’s gaze flickered, then he chuckled: "Got it. You’ve got your eyes on my Life Extending Pill. Duo Bao Building’s intelligence network sure is sharp."

"Scoundrel! You dare covet Taiyi’s Life Extending Pill!" Tu Daoist grew furious, kicking at Manager Qian.

Manager Qian, though rotund, agilely leaped to avoid the kick, landing beside the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod. He said: "Taiyi, what one desires most is priceless. If Taiyi refuses this deal, then I will regretfully extinguish this last trace of Creation Fire. This fire was collected by the enlightened from the Heavenly Dharma Sect in the Outer Heavenly Realm, and once it’s gone, it can never be reignited."

"You sly merchant have such devious schemes. Restoring some mana, then moving closer to the Yin Yang Creation and Transformation Tripod—is it because you fear we’ll kill you and steal it? If we make any move, you’ll immediately activate the Creation Fire to burn everyone and the warehouse to ash," Tu Daoist said, narrowing his eyes as he saw through Manager Qian’s intentions.

Manager Qian maintained his friendly smile: "Daoist Tang is joking. Duo Bao Building is a legitimate business establishment, not some black market."

Tu Daoist retorted: "One Life Extending Pill from Taiyi can prolong life by a hundred years. Even though your tripod is valuable, it’s not worth that much."

"Bartering is about mutual need. There’s no talk of who gains or loses. Taiyi has already acquired inheritances from two sects, and there’s only this last piece left. If you don’t complete it, wouldn’t that be one of life’s great regrets?" Manager Qian said.

Li Yi pondered for a moment, then said: "You make a valid point. Mutual need—not about winning or losing. Here, take the Life Extending Pill."

He tossed out a milky white Elixir, its core brimming with vibrant vitality, capable of prolonging life spans.

Across the Four Seas and Eight Continents, Life Extending Pills were abundant. Trading one for a top-tier Dao Artifact in this End of Dharma Cultivation World was worthwhile, especially when it could aid Li Yi’s cultivation. It was an opportunity not to be missed.