Chapter 206
Chapter 206
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: [Unknown]
Chapter Title: The Ten Thousand Treasures River Trade
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"I have a Dao art in my possession that everyone here should know about."
Many Treasures Child stood on the platform, chest puffed out proudly as he declared,
"Its name is [Ten Thousand Treasures River]. It can combine multiple treasures into a single, even more powerful treasure."
"Three mid-grade spirit treasures can be combined into one high-grade spirit treasure. Nine low-grade spirit treasures can form one mid-grade spirit treasure. And eighteen high-grade magic treasures can make one low-grade spirit treasure. In other words, as long as you have five hundred high-grade magic treasures, you can refine one high-grade spirit treasure!"
"The more treasures you use, the greater the power of [Ten Thousand Treasures River]!"
His words sent ripples of shock through the crowd.
"Many Treasures Old Freak... you're pulling out your Split Treasure Cliff's ultimate secret art? Be honest—are you planning to make a quick buck and run?"
"Is this Dao art even genuine?"
"You're not trying to scam us, are you?"
Several Foundation Establishment cultivators voiced their doubts directly. Many Treasures Child, however, remained utterly composed, chuckling lightly.
"If I'm willing to trade it, then naturally I have my reasons."
"To be frank, I'm seeking a strand of Earth Sha Qi."
The moment he spoke, the skeptical murmurs vanished.
Though the [Ten Thousand Treasures River] Dao art was indeed precious, it paled in comparison to the Heavenly Gang and Earth Sha—or to the path of Foundation Establishment itself.
"But we don't have any Heavenly Gang or Earth Sha to trade with you."
"Heavenly Gang and Earth Sha are encounters for those with great fortune and sufficient cultivation. How could anyone trade them? Many Treasures, have you lost your mind?"
Many Treasures Child shook his head.
"As I said, I'm seeking a single strand of Earth Sha Qi. I've already scouted its location in detail, but it's a perilous place riddled with dangers. That's why I need a high-grade spirit treasure for averting calamity and another for combat."
"You want to exchange for two high-grade spirit treasures?" someone challenged.
Many Treasures Child waved it off.
"Not necessarily. If a single high-grade spirit treasure possesses both qualities I need, that would work just as well."
"Wishful thinking!"
In an instant, numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators extended their divine senses. If not for the cave abode's array suppressing spiritual energy, the clash would have spilled outside immediately.
Many Treasures Child, however, remained utterly calm.
"[Ten Thousand Treasures River] is my ultimate trump card—its value is well-known. Back in the day, even when Primal Saint Sect cultivators tried to rob me, I guarded it with my life."
"Now that I'm selling it, I naturally want top dollar."
"Of course, if someone offers the high-grade spirit treasures I want, I can sweeten the deal further."
With that, Many Treasures Child waved his hand dramatically.
Whoosh—
The next moment, a strand of yellow mist appeared before the crowd. Once they saw what it was, nearly every Foundation Establishment cultivator recoiled a step.
"Earth Vein Qi! Many Treasures Old Freak, where did you get this?"
"Don't bring that thing near me! What if I accidentally shatter it?"
"Get it away, get it away!"
To Foundation Establishment cultivators, Earth Vein Qi was like a pile of shit—something no one dared touch. After all, no one wanted to incur heavenly punishment and lose their fortune.
Lu Yang, however, narrowed his eyes at the sight.
Earth Vein Qi... it feels fated for me.
He had previously used [Heavenly Corpse Baleful] to create one, but it had been expended in ambushing the Blood Devil Perfected Being and dissipated along with it.
Now, the more Lu Yang looked, the more this strand of Earth Vein Qi resembled the one he'd used.
Moreover, having just cultivated the [Edict for Mountains and Moving Mountains Orthodox Art], pairing it with Earth Vein Qi would surely amplify its power significantly.
"Well?" Many Treasures Child scanned the room and called out loudly. "This Earth Vein Qi is perfect for ambushing foes. In a pinch, it can even save your life. Back when the Primal Saint Sect cultivator robbed me, if not for this Earth Vein Qi making him hesitate, I'd be dead."
His words sparked realization among the Foundation Establishment cultivators.
He's right!
Earth Vein Qi might be shit, but if you're covered in it, no one dares approach. Truly a lifesaver!
Especially with the great war looming—having Earth Vein Qi for protection could mean the difference between life and death.
Some hearts stirred, but wanting and acting were different. They desired it, yet lacked suitable high-grade spirit treasures.
Many Treasures Child's stance was resolute.
Meanwhile, Lu Yang watched him with keen interest. On the surface, this seemed like an ordinary trade, but something felt off.
Strictly speaking, this man was offering his ultimate trump card plus a lifesaving item in exchange for others' combat treasures and danger-sensing ones. It was practically baiting someone to attack him after the deal—at least a Primal Saint Sect cultivator would.
Is he fishing?
But in the room, only Lu Yang himself was a true Primal Saint Sect cultivator. If it was deliberate bait, who was he trying to hook?
The more Lu Yang pondered, the more intriguing it became.
After a moment's thought, Lu Yang sent a divine sense transmission to Many Treasures Child. "Fellow Daoist, I have the high-grade spirit treasures you want—but this isn't enough!"
"Oh? Really?"
Many Treasures Child's eyes lit up, though his expression remained unchanged as he replied via transmission. "Fellow Daoist, you're too greedy. This is already my bottom line!"
"I also want a ready-made [Ten Thousand Treasures River]!"
Lu Yang wasted no time on pleasantries, opening with a massive demand. Bottom line? The initial offer was never the bottom line.
And his reasoning was sound.
"Even if [Ten Thousand Treasures River] can combine treasures into a high-grade spirit treasure, with war upon us—where am I supposed to gather five hundred-plus magic treasures for you?"
"Fair enough."
Many Treasures Child paused, then haggled with Lu Yang for a bit before agreeing to add over a hundred high-grade magic treasures on his end.
"One hundred sixty-two high-grade magic treasures, enough to form a mid-grade spirit treasure level [Ten Thousand Treasures River]," Many Treasures Child said with a bitter face. "This is my entire stock. Without them, I can barely maintain my own [Ten Thousand Treasures River] at high-grade spirit treasure level..."
Still fishing! Still fishing!
Lu Yang nocked his arrow and drew his target—the more he heard, the more convinced he was that Many Treasures Child had issues. Daring to fish for him? These local thugs had no manners!
With that thought, Lu Yang directly produced the [Avici Sword].
"This spirit treasure has two wondrous effects: one is [Man-Slaughterer], the other [Treading Peril]. It perfectly matches Fellow Daoist's needs. Feel free to refine it and test."
"A spirit sword, no less?"
Many Treasures Child beamed with joy, swiftly taking the Avici Sword and examining it closely before nodding in satisfaction. "Excellent—truly excellent!"
"Deal?" Lu Yang smiled amiably.
Many Treasures Child nodded. "Deal!"
Both parties parted pleased.
A few more Foundation Establishment cultivators traded next, with lackluster results. About half an hour later, all had made their rounds.
Only then did Dragon-Fishing Old Man step forward again, announcing the trades concluded.
As before, the Foundation Establishment cultivators departed one by one in silence. Soon, the vast cave abode held only Dragon-Fishing Old Man and Many Treasures Child.
Dragon-Fishing Old Man spoke gravely. "Confirmed?"
"Confirmed!"
Many Treasures Child eyed the [Avici Sword] as he said solemnly, "Who else but a Primal Saint Sect cultivator could casually offer such a spirit sword?"
"That's no casual offer." Dragon-Fishing Old Man shook his head. "With the Primal Saint Sect's style, they wouldn't trade a high-grade spirit treasure so lightly. He's probably gone to summon reinforcements by now—expect a counterattack to rob it all back."
"Hmph! He has backup—we don't?"
Many Treasures Child sneered coldly. "Han Xiang thought she'd hidden well, unaware her fox stench couldn't fool my scent-sensing hound."
"She's stationed at Covering Bamboo Mountain, previously uninterested in the trades, yet she shows up with a stranger. I knew something was up then."
"A Primal Saint Sect cultivator..."
Dragon-Fishing Old Man sighed. "We only wanted to lure a few Northern River cultivators as offerings. Didn't expect to hook a big fish."
"Big fish are worth it!"
Many Treasures Child's expression turned fierce as he growled, "Send word for Dao Court reinforcements. I'll pursue him now—no letting him escape!"
Dragon-Fishing Old Man hesitated. "Wait longer?"
The words ignited Many Treasures Child's old and new grudges against the Primal Saint Sect. He flicked his sleeve and rose. "Night brings dreams, delay breeds change! I'll go first!"