179: Chapter 179 The Everlasting Green Spirit Vine, A Page of Golden Paper

He stood up and walked to the jade box containing the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine he had spotted earlier.

Hun Tiandi's gaze immediately fell upon the stall owner behind the stone table, an old man dressed in a black robe.

On his chest was a Sixth-Rank Alchemist badge.

"This gentleman, have you taken a liking to any items?" the black-robed old man asked with a smile.

"How do you want to trade for this?" Hun Tiandi did not linger, pointing at the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine and asking with a smile.

"Hehe, so it is the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine that the gentleman has taken a fancy to..."

This black-robed old man was very knowledgeable about the items he was selling and immediately stated its background. To be able to set up a stall on the second floor, his discernment was sharp indeed.

"I believe this gentleman also knows the rarity of the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine. It is used in the refining of some Seventh-Rank high-tier medicinal pills."

The black-robed old man chuckled and said: "For this ten-thousand-year green spirit vine, I want to trade for two drops of Eighth-Rank Magical Beast blood essence."

Hun Tiandi frowned slightly upon hearing this and said indifferently: "Old Mister, you are joking. Although the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine is rare, two drops of Eighth-Rank Magical Beast blood essence are priceless treasures. An Eighth-Rank Magical Beast is equivalent to a human Dou Zong level expert."

"Due to the innate advantages of Eighth-Rank Magical Beasts, they are nearly invincible at the Dou Zun level. Who would take out blood essence of this level to trade?"

Although the amount of Ancient Dragon blood essence in Hun Tiandi's hands was not small, he could not squander it recklessly. The ten-thousand-year green spirit vine was indeed rare, but it was absolutely not worth the value of two drops of Eighth-Rank Magical Beast blood essence.

A trace of embarrassment appeared on the black-robed old man's face, knowing that the value he asked for far exceeded the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine. However, he did not want to back down; among this pile of items, only the ten-thousand-year green spirit vine could be considered precious.

Hun Tiandi turned and headed towards the third floor, having no intention of speaking further.

Under the guidance of Feng Qianyou, they successfully passed through the entrance to the third floor, where two figures stood. Their robes indicated they were people from the trade fair, and their auras were surging violently.

The strength of these two was at the Dou Zong level.

When their gazes fell upon Lei Xuanji and her group behind, they felt terrifying auras flowing from them, causing their pupils to shrink slightly. Their strength was unfathomable, and only stronger than the two of them.

A red-robed figure led the group inside, and they followed slowly.

Passing through a thirty-meter-long staircase, his soul power vaguely perceived no fewer than three obscure gazes scanning them.

"This Alchemist Convention trade fair is quite interesting..."

Hun Tiandi muttered in his heart, stepped onto the final step, and the third floor appeared before his eyes.

This was the legendary top floor of the Alchemist Convention. The space was not large, and the number of people was very small, only a few dozen.

If placed outside, each of them would be a true powerhouse or a master Alchemist.

The appearance of Feng Qianyou's group naturally attracted many gazes; such a lineup was very strong.

Although curious, they forcibly suppressed it because the rules were as such, and naturally, they would not inquire about anything.

"Everyone, if you need anything, you can tell me. Perhaps I can give you some suggestions?" the red-robed person who led the way asked with a smile.

Hun Tiandi nodded lightly upon hearing this and said: "I need a few medicinal herbs: blood essence demon fruit, Nine-Death Soul-Returning Grass, Phantom Spirit Grass, Origin-Returning Fruit, Seven-Leaf Spirit Ganoderma..."

"Eh, these are all rare medicinal herbs; you must be refining high-tier medicinal pills. I do not know about the blood essence demon fruit, but you are in luck, as there is a blood essence demon fruit tree being traded on the third floor today..."

"Oh?"

A glimmer of light flashed in Hun Tiandi's eyes. He had not expected that a casual mention would actually lead to a clue—a blood essence demon fruit tree.

"Follow me!" the red-robed old man chuckled, then walked towards a corner, with Hun Tiandi following closely behind.

On a jade table, light flowed, and some medicinal herbs, scrolls, and many medicinal pills were displayed. They looked very precious and did not seem like ordinary objects.

Many people were sitting around, evidently all very interested.

Hun Tiandi's gaze was indifferent as he bypassed the jade table and fell upon the old man beside it, who was lazily leaning in the corner, ignoring everyone.

"Hehe, Elder Bai, you are in good spirits today!" the red-robed old man approached the jade table and said softly.

"What is good about it? These people only look and don't buy; I don't even have money for wine anymore!" the gray-robed old man rolled his eyes upon hearing this.

The people around felt awkward and angry upon hearing this, leaving with displeasure on their faces.

A smile appeared at the corner of Hun Tiandi's mouth as his gaze fell on the man's chest, where a Seventh-Rank Alchemist badge of a high grade was pinned. This old man was actually a Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

"Sir, this is the blood essence demon fruit tree you need. The items sold by this Elder Bai are of great value; you should be prepared."

The red-robed old man pointed. In a crystalline jade bottle, a small sapling was placed. Its entire body was blood-colored, emitting an eerie light, and two small green fruits hung from its branches.

"blood essence demon fruit tree? The blood essence demon fruits are not yet ripe?" Hun Tiandi stared intently at the small tree and nodded slowly.

"You want to buy it?" Elder Bai glanced at him with disdain, his gaze lingering on him.

He grinned: "If you want this small tree, it will cost one Seventh-Rank high-tier medicinal pill."

Hun Tiandi frowned slightly. A Seventh-Rank high-tier medicinal pill? This old fellow's demands were quite harsh.

"Old Mister, you are joking. The blood essence demon fruit is not yet ripe, and I don't know how much effort it will take to cultivate it. Even after it matures, it is only used to refine medicinal pills, at most a Seventh-Rank high-tier medicinal pill."

"And it still requires other rare medicinal herbs to be paired with it. To ask for such a price for just a sapling now seems a bit excessive, does it not?"

Hun Tiandi said.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect to meet someone who knows their stuff today. You have a point, but not entirely. This old man will take a step back: a Seventh-Rank mid-tier pill, provided you bring out a pill I am satisfied with..."

Elder Bai said casually; his previous price was just to test the waters.

Upon hearing this, Hun Tiandi nodded. A trade for a Seventh-Rank mid-tier medicinal pill was not impossible.

Although he could accept it, he did not agree immediately. His gaze swept across the jade table, and he discovered a golden piece of paper in the corner.

A page of gold paper!

This old man Bai was quite interesting; the items he sold were all high-tier goods. The other few rare medicinal herbs also made Hun Tiandi's eyes light up.

But the price of these medicinal herbs was probably not low.

The gold paper was covered in rust, and some strange patterns could be vaguely seen.

The items on the jade table had an extraordinary appearance and could be seen as precious at a glance. Only this piece of gold paper, looking like a piece of waste paper, was eye-catching.

Hun Tiandi knitted his brows. This page of gold paper gave him a strange feeling; it looked plain and unremarkable on the surface.

"Young Master Yun, buy this page of gold paper!" Suddenly, Elder Dan's voice rang out.

When Hun Tiandi called out to him, Elder Dan had remained silent.

His heart jolted, but his face remained as calm as still water as he nodded slowly. Anything that could catch his teacher's eye was definitely a treasure.

He stopped looking at it and scanned the surrounding medicinal herbs, showing great interest..

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he casually grabbed the page of gold paper. It felt like metal to the touch, and the surface was very rough, as if it were just an ordinary piece of metal paper.

However, the strange patterns on it were somewhat complex and unintelligible.

It was even mottled with rust, making it impossible to see clearly.

He felt somewhat incredulous. Neither his soul power nor his Dou Qi showed the slightest change, and he could not see any traces of it being a treasure.

If not for his teacher's voice transmission reminding him earlier, he would probably have ignored this gold paper directly.

His expression was indifferent; his appearance seemed to be just out of pure curiosity.

Elder Bai also rolled his eyes. Hun Tiandi was not the only one interested in this page of gold paper; many people treasure-hunting had inquired about it, and even he himself had investigated it. Over time, his interest had faded.