92: trade

"The news I want to tell you is about the fourth floor of the pavilion."

Wang Yuwei stared at Zhou Luo and said softly.

Hearing the words "fourth floor", Zhou Luo's eyebrows slightly raised.

When Wang Yuwei previously described the situation here, she had already informed him and Lin Xin about the news regarding the fourth floor.

Could there be other secrets on the fourth floor?

"Tell me about it." Zhou Luo showed a curious expression.

Wang Yuwei took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Besides containing advanced Pill Refining knowledge, the ancient books on the fourth floor also contain clues about various rare treasures."

Rare treasures?

Zhou Luo's face showed a pensive expression.

In this world, rare treasures are the most indispensable important resources. Whether it's rare medicinal Materials, thousand-year-old spiritual wood, or magical Ores, they can all have a great impact on Cultivators.

When Zhou Luo previously tempered his body, he used many rare treasures, and those were only relatively low-level. If rare treasures appeared in the Immortal Sect, their preciousness would be self-evident.

This piqued Zhou Luo's interest.

He just asked doubtfully, "Why would the fourth floor have these clues?"

"Because this is a method used by the Immortal Sect to temper its Disciples," Wang Yuwei explained.

On the fourth and fifth floors of the pavilion, besides a large number of ancient books on Pill Refining, various clues are also hidden, waiting for others to uncover them.

This not only allows them to test whether Disciples are intelligent and careful enough, but also allows them to temper themselves when they go out to search for clues.

It can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.

According to Wang Yuwei, she had been to the fourth floor many times, which is why she knew this information.

This made Zhou Luo's face show a hint of surprise.

Originally, he thought that black pavilion was just a "library". He didn't expect the top two floors to have such tricks.

If he could enter the fourth floor and study it properly, he might be able to uncover many clues and obtain a large number of rare treasures.

However, Zhou Luo wasn't carried away by this pleasant surprise. He looked at Wang Yuwei, who was full of anticipation, and shook his head, "This isn't enough. Logically, this should be well-known news. I would know it even if you didn't tell me."

Whether the other party told him this news or not, he would know it as long as he entered the fourth floor.

Wang Yuwei's expression froze, and then she looked troubled.

After struggling for a long time, she hesitated and said, "This is the news I mentioned..."

Zhou Luo was so angry he laughed.

He thought it was some big secret, but it turned out to be just this?!

Is there something wrong with this girl's brain?!

"If that's the case, then there's no need for cooperation!"

Zhou Luo's eyes turned cold, and he immediately stood up.

Isn't this messing with people?

Wang Yuwei also felt somewhat mortified. After all, this news was indeed not presentable, to be honest.

But at that time, she had no choice but to do it to impress Zhou Luo.

However, she wasn't deliberately deceiving Zhou Luo.

Because she still had something that could impress Zhou Luo!

Watching Zhou Luo walk towards the door, about to give up on this transaction...

Wang Yuwei suddenly stood up, her eyes firm, and said resolutely, "I can exchange a top-grade Magical Artifact with you!"

Hearing this, Zhou Luo, who was about to leave, looked at the other party in surprise, "Top-grade Magical Artifact?"

Wang Yuwei nodded.

"Why am I so skeptical?" Zhou Luo said hesitantly, but still walked back and sat down.

If it was really a top-grade Magical Artifact, it wouldn't be impossible.

Seeing the other party return, Wang Yuwei breathed a sigh of relief. She said reluctantly, "This is my Family heirloom."

Then, she took off a red string from her fair neck. On the red string was a white jade ring.

The ring was inlaid with a ruby, emitting faint red light.

Wang Yuwei looked at the ring in her hand with hesitation, then thought of her Mother's plight, and with a resolute heart, handed it over.

"This is a First-Order Pill top-grade Magical Artifact, given to me by my Mother. It can be used to accelerate Cultivation." When Wang Yuwei said the word "Mother", her originally bright eyes became slightly red.

Hearing that it was a First-Order Pill top-grade Magical Artifact, Zhou Luo immediately became interested.

He took the ring, observed it carefully, and found that the inner ring of the ring was engraved with the words "Fire Spirit".

He didn't expect this small ring to be of the same grade as the Lingxi Jade.

It's just a pity that he wasn't a Refining Master, so he couldn't distinguish between genuine and fake.

Although he was very interested in this Magical Artifact, Zhou Luo still put it back on the table and pushed it over, "I'm not a Refining Master, who knows if it's real."

It seems unreasonable to exchange such a valuable treasure for a bottle of Azure Water Pill, no matter how you look at it.

"No, no, you can test it." Wang Yuwei shook her head repeatedly.

Whether it's a First-Order Pill top-grade Magical Artifact, you'll know by wearing it and trying it.

But Zhou Luo's focus was clearly not on this.

What he was more curious about was that the other party could take out a First-Order Pill top-grade Magical Artifact for a bottle of Azure Water Pill. This was too strange.

Zhou Luo scrutinized her and asked seriously, "So, what exactly do you want the Azure Water Pill for?"

Wang Yuwei's body trembled. She met his Star-like eyes, pursed her lips, then slowly lowered her head, and finally told him about her Mother.

After speaking, she sat back in her original seat weakly, and her mood gradually became low.

Only after learning about the other party's situation did Zhou Luo realize that this small bottle of Azure Water Pill was actually the life-saving spiritual medicine for someone else's Mother.

No wonder the other party was so anxious, even taking out such a Family heirloom.

This made Zhou Luo, who was originally still suspicious, lower his guard.

After all, the other party really didn't need to lie to him about this. The main thing was that he could verify the truth from the Third Miss, or just inquire a little, and he would probably know about these old stories.

Sure enough, even Zhou Family Disciples are not in control of their own fate.

Looking at Wang Yuwei, whose eyes were red and expression was grief-stricken.

Zhou Luo silently took out the silk scarf that Lin Yiyi had put into his storage bag and handed it over.

"Thank you." Wang Yuwei lowered her head, her voice choked.

"You don't need to thank me, it was just an equal transaction."

After saying that, Zhou Luo got up and went to the door, opening it, "If there's nothing else, then let's leave it at that."

The transaction was complete. He planned to test the function of this Magical Artifact properly later.

Looking at the other party who was preparing to see him out.

Wang Yuwei couldn't help but think of the clue she had learned.

This transaction made her feel that the other party was trustworthy. Coupled with her relationship with Lin Xin, if she could cooperate with him, it might be a good idea.

A new plan emerged from her mind.

So Wang Yuwei didn't get up. Instead, after pondering for a while, she said, "I have another clue about the main ingredient of the Foundation Establishment Pill!"

Zhou Luo's expression froze. His original intention to test was gone. He glanced outside and quickly closed the door.

He walked up to the other party and asked seriously, "Which main ingredient?"

"It's a clue about dragon blood grass," Wang Yuwei said straightforwardly.

"dragon blood grass?" Zhou Luo's voice rose.

dragon blood grass, that is one of the important Materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

As an important spiritual Pill for breaking through Qi Training level nine and entering Foundation Establishment, the Foundation Establishment Pill is something countless people dream of.

As a Cultivator, if you want to continue to improve your Cultivation, the Foundation Establishment Pill is an indispensable existence.

But because it is a Second Order spiritual Pill, and the several main ingredients needed are extremely scarce, it is priceless on the market.

If a Foundation Establishment Pill appeared on the market, it would definitely attract countless secular forces and Longevity Families to compete for it.

There was once a Immortal Family that, because it accidentally obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill, was frantically targeted by other forces after the news leaked.

In the end, the entire Zhou Family was massacred and completely wiped out from history.

One can imagine the importance of this Foundation Establishment Pill.

As one of the main ingredients for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, this dragon blood grass, although it won't produce such terrifying effects, is also coveted by countless people.

Because it itself has the effect of enhancing Cultivation Physique, not to mention that it is one of the main ingredients of the Foundation Establishment Pill, it has already been hyped to a sky-high price on the market.

Countless people want to buy it but can't.

Such a scarce medicinal material, if one could truly possess it, would bring great value.

Zhou Luo was indeed very tempted.

Because of the System's lottery function, he might draw Second-Order Pill Refining Technique one day.

If he could prepare the main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill in advance, it could save him a lot of trouble.

"That's right, I can share this clue with you, but you must continue to provide Pills afterwards."

"Don't worry, I will find a way to trade those Pills with you using other equivalent treasures or Spirit Stones."

Wang Yuwei looked up with a sincere expression.

Zhou Luo was quite tempted by this.

But soon, he thought of another problem, "You should know that I am a live-in son-in-law and cannot leave the Zhou Family."

"And you, under the surveillance of the Zhou Family, probably can't leave either."

To search for dragon blood grass, one must leave the Zhou Family. For others, it might not be difficult, but their identities are special, making it really inconvenient to cooperate in the search.

"We can find Lin Xin," Wang Yuwei blurted out.

As the Third Miss of the Lin Family, she would certainly not be obstructed if she brought a live-in son-in-law out.

As for Wang Yuwei, not only did the other party's Mother come from the Wang Family, but she herself was also about to marry into the Wang Family. Presumably, even if she invited Wang Yuwei out, the Wang Family wouldn't say anything.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo fell into thought.

Indeed, Lin Xin was the most suitable person, but would the other party really agree?

He looked at Wang Yuwei and asked, "If the Third Miss knows about this, she will definitely ask everything clearly. She probably won't agree, right?"

He was talking about the Azure Water Pill matter.

Since the other party preferred to find him rather than Lin Xin, it meant that Lin Xin definitely didn't agree with her doing this.

If this matter were exposed, wouldn't the other party stop it?

"Don't worry, I know what to say. She won't know about our transaction." Wang Yuwei seemed to have prepared her excuse long ago.

"In that case, I think it's fine."

The last trace of worry disappeared, and Zhou Luo agreed to the other party's proposal.

Wang Yuwei's face lit up with joy, "Then don't forget the agreement. I hope to see you at the Spirit Pill Gathering next "Nian"."

"Of course, happy cooperation." Zhou Luo habitually extended his right hand.

Wang Yuwei was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding this gesture.

But she still extended her hand and held the other party's.

Feeling the warmth from her palm, and thinking that her Mother wouldn't die, the depression between Wang Yuwei's eyebrows completely dissipated.

...

In Lin Xin's guest room.

Lin Xin, wearing a beige gauze dress, sat on the bed with her knees hugged, revealing her fair and round calves, thinking about what the two people next door were talking about.

Previously, when she attended the Spirit Pill Gathering at the Wang Family, she had talked about Zhou Luo with her close friend, Wang Yuwei.

At that time, Lin Xin still had an attitude of disdain and contempt towards the other party.

In her opinion, Zhou Luo, a live-in son-in-law, although his Pill Refining talent was decent, what qualifications did he have to be so highly regarded by Sixth Elder, and even taken as a direct Disciple?

As a First-Order Pill mid-grade Alchemist, she firmly believed that she could definitely surpass the other party.

After all, in the past few years, she had been busy with Cultivation and entering the Sect, neglecting the tempering of her Pill Refining skills.

Now that she had also become Sixth Elder's Disciple, there was no reason why she would be weaker than the other party.

However, Wang Yuwei told her that this live-in son-in-law was not as simple as she imagined.

The reason she gave was also simple.

A one who can get first place in the literary test is definitely not a mediocre person, and must be diligent and hardworking enough.

Regarding this, Lin Xin was only half-convinced.

She felt that Zhou Luo might just be lucky.

But when she participated in the Spirit Pill Gathering's literary test and looked at the questions on it, she was completely stunned.

Can these questions really all be answered correctly?

Lin Xin remembered Wang Yuwei saying that Zhou Luo got ninety-seven points in the literary test, and only lost points on the essay questions.

But where on earth did he get the answers to so many obscure questions?

Lin Xin couldn't understand.

At that moment, her view of Zhou Luo changed slightly.

After all, when a person shows enough talent and aptitude, his identity and status actually become less important.

Lin Xin, who had never paid attention to Zhou Luo, ultimately underestimated this live-in son-in-law.

But it was only a slightly higher regard. This was not enough for her to put the other party on an equal footing with herself.

Later, when chatting with Wang Yuwei, she found that her good sister seemed to have a great interest in the other party.

This couldn't help but make her a little curious if something had happened between the two of them at the Spirit Pill Gathering.

And now, with this pair of lone man and woman staying alone in a room, Lin Xin's curiosity reached its peak.

When she suddenly heard movement from the room next door, she quickly pulled open her door like a startled rabbit.

Seeing Wang Yuwei passing by, she pulled her into the room.

"What were you two doing in the room just now?" Lin Xin looked at the smiling Wang Yuwei with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Nothing much, he just had some questions he hoped I could answer," Wang Yuwei blinked her eyes, looking innocent.

"What questions?" Lin Xin asked suspiciously.

"They were all minor questions, why are you so curious?" Wang Yuwei looked her up and down and revealed a meaningful smile, "Could it be that you like him?"

"Hmph, don't change the subject. I think it's you who likes him," Lin Xin said, raising her chin.

Wang Yuwei smiled faintly and said indifferently, "Reason?"

"I see you're looking like you're in love now," Lin Xin said sarcastically.

"What do you mean by being in love? I'm just in a good mood." Wang Yuwei raised her head, a sweet smile on her delicate and fair face.

Just thinking that her Mother could live filled her heart with joy.

Lin Xin was unwilling and insisted on pestering the other party to tell her what happened between the two of them in the room.

Wang Yuwei, on the other hand, kept saying nothing happened, like playing Tai Chi, which made Lin Xin extremely depressed.

Just as she was thinking about how to punish this little girl, Wang Yuwei's lowered voice came from the side.

"Oh, right, I have something important to tell you..."