180: Chapter 179 Master's Lecture

"What?! Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu is going to personally teach the Artifact Refining Technique?!"

"Master Chu rarely teaches the Artifact Refining Technique publicly!"

"I happen to be preparing to forge my Lifebound Treasure!"

"With Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu giving the lecture, my Artifact Refining Technique will definitely improve!"

The moment these words fell, the venue erupted, and the Cultivators exclaimed in shock.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the Lifebound Treasure is the Foundation of their path of cultivation, concerning future cultivation Breakthroughs and the upper limit of their combat power. The Artifact Refining Technique is precisely the key to forging a Lifebound Treasure.

Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu's instruction was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity that no one was willing to miss.

Far away in the small courtyard, a hint of joy also flashed across Qin Changsheng's face.

He had returned to the Sect this time to focus on learning the Artifact Refining Technique in preparation for forging his Lifebound Treasure next year.

However, the Sect's Artifact Refining Technique was ultimately limited and far from the top-tier standard of Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu.

With Master Refiner Chu Yanqiu personally teaching the Artifact Refining Technique, Qin Changsheng would definitely benefit greatly.

At the same time, he could also search for heavenly dao fragments and auxiliary Materials for his Lifebound Treasure within the Sword Villa.

Not long after, Jiang Lijuan saw that everyone was no longer discussing insights and Sect matters, so she stood up and said, "Fellow Daoists, why not take this opportunity to take out the useless treasures and Materials in your hands for free Exchange and to trade what you have for what you need?"

"This way, we can clear out idle treasures and find what we need, which can be considered as living up to the fate of this gathering."

As soon as she finished speaking, a chorus of agreement immediately arose in the venue, and the Cultivators nodded in succession.

For Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they would more or less accumulate some unused treasures and Materials in their daily lives. Rather than letting them sit idle and go to waste, it was better to use them for trading to Exchange for things they urgently needed—this was undoubtedly a win-win situation.

A moment later, some Cultivators began to take action. Someone took out a pile of Ore and Spiritual Plants from their Storage Pouch, placed them on the table in front of them, and shouted, "Selling first-grade Spiritual Plants and second-grade Ore at a low price! These are all Materials for refining low-grade Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts. Fellow Daoists who need them can come and negotiate the price!"

Following that, more Cultivators took out their idle treasures. Some laid out low-grade Magical Artifacts and Talismans, some brought out Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills used for Cultivation, and others took out some ordinary Heaven And Earth Treasure fragments.

For a time, the fourth-floor hall was filled with various treasures. Cultivators shuttled between them, stopping to look, whispering to negotiate prices, or trading with each other. The scene was lively, with shouts of sale and bargaining sounds intertwined.

Qin Changsheng also controlled Hu Nan to examine these people's Materials and treasures.

After a round of looking, however, Qin Changsheng shook his head slightly.

Because these treasures were all ordinary Materials and items, and there was absolutely no information regarding the Lifebound Treasure forging Materials or heavenly dao fragments that Qin Changsheng needed.

It was also at this moment that Senior Brother Wu Yong, who had not spoken until now, suddenly stood up.

"Fellow Daoists, take a look at this treasure of mine!"

Senior Brother Wu Yong held a brocade box in his hands, his expression carrying a hint of mystery.

"Senior Brother Wu, what kind of treasure is in that box of yours? Why not open it and let everyone have a look!"

The gazes of many Cultivators were fixed tightly on the brocade box, filled with curiosity.

Senior Brother Wu Yong smiled slightly and, without saying much, slowly opened the brocade box.

The next instant, a warm white light burst forth from the brocade box, and soft Spiritual Qi instantly spread out, lingering in the private room.

Inside the brocade box, a fist-sized piece of jade lay quietly, translucent and lustrous throughout, with a delicate texture, and one could faintly see the Spiritual Qi circulating inside.

"spirit marrow jade! It's actually spirit marrow jade!"

"My heavens! This is an auxiliary Material for a Lifebound Treasure. Not only can it nourish the Meridians and improve the purity of Spiritual Qi, but it can also be used to forge a Lifebound Treasure, enhancing the spirituality of the treasure. It is something ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators can hardly ever see!"

"Senior Brother Wu, are you really going to sell the spirit marrow jade?"

The moment these words fell, the venue erupted instantly. The previously scattered Cultivators gathered around, their eyes fixed tightly on the spirit marrow jade in the brocade box, their faces full of shock and greed.

The rarity of the spirit marrow jade far exceeded the treasures brought out by all the Cultivators present, and it had extremely high value whether used for Cultivation or Artifact Refining.

For Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were preparing to forge a Lifebound Treasure, it was a dream treasure.

"Senior Brother Wu, how are you selling this spirit marrow jade? Name your price!"

"I offer ten thousand Spirit Stones, sell it to me!"

"Ten thousand Spirit Stones is too little! I offer twenty thousand!"

"Since the spirit marrow jade is so rare, I offer thirty thousand Spirit Stones!"

For a time, the Cultivators made offers one after another. The price skyrocketed, rising from ten thousand Spirit Stones to thirty thousand, then to forty thousand. The atmosphere in the venue became increasingly intense, and everyone wanted to claim this piece of spirit marrow jade for themselves.

Qin Changsheng, controlling Hu Nan, also slowly raised his eyes to look, his gaze falling on the spirit marrow jade, and a trace of movement flashed in the depths of his eyes.

The spirit marrow jade was a top-tier auxiliary Material for forging a Lifebound Treasure. If he could obtain it, his forging of his Lifebound Treasure would be much easier.

"I offer fifty thousand Spirit Stones!" Lin Hao also walked over from afar.

Fifty thousand Spirit Stones was an astronomical figure for Foundation Establishment Cultivators. The Cultivators present gasped in shock. Some showed unwillingness but were unable to raise the price further and could only shake their heads helplessly.

Everyone thought that Senior Brother Wu Yong would surely agree immediately. After all, fifty thousand Spirit Stones were enough to buy several low-grade Magic Treasures, far exceeding the conventional value of spirit marrow jade.

But unexpectedly, Senior Brother Wu Yong just glanced at Lin Hao indifferently and slowly shook his head: "Sorry, Senior Brother Lin, I am not selling this spirit marrow jade."

As soon as this was said, the whole room was in an uproar, and everyone showed expressions of disbelief.

"Junior Brother Wu, do you have any conditions? Why not speak plainly." Jiang Lijuan also spoke up.

Seeing Jiang Lijuan speak, Senior Brother Wu Yong then said: "Senior Sister Jiang, you have keen insight. It is not that I do not wish to sell it, but I intend to use this spirit marrow jade to Exchange for something."

Seeing this, Lin Hao suppressed the doubts in his heart and asked: "Junior Brother Wu, what do you want to Exchange for? As long as I have it, I will definitely trade with you!"

Senior Brother Wu Yong took a deep breath before saying: "To be honest, a jade box belonging to my Revered Master, Elder Qingxuan, was snatched away by a Green-Striped Toad in Qingyun Lake a month ago. Whoever can help me take back that jade box from the Green-Striped Toad, I will give this spirit marrow jade to him for free!"

"What?! The Green-Striped Toad?!"

"That is a Golden Core Yao Beast!"

"Even Elder Lin Zhentian is no match for it!"

"It seems Elder Qingxuan was also injured by it!"

"Going to Qingyun Lake to find the Green-Striped Toad, isn't that seeking death?"

After these words fell, the venue instantly fell into a dead silence. The once noisy hall became so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard clearly.

The expressions of all the Cultivators changed drastically. The greed and urgency on their faces were instantly replaced by deep fear, and they subconsciously took a step back, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The reputation of the Green-Striped Toad had long since spread within the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Moreover, the Green-Striped Toad had always stayed in Qingyun Lake, and even a few Golden Core Cultivators had no way to deal with it.

These Foundation Establishment Cultivators could not possibly snatch the jade box from the hands of the Green-Striped Toad.

Lin Hao's face was full of disappointment and apprehension. He shook his head helplessly and gave up the idea of competing for the spirit marrow jade.

Let alone the spirit marrow jade, even if it were a treasure for Core Formation, he would not dare to provoke the Green-Striped Toad; that would undoubtedly be seeking one's own death.

Li Hu's face also changed slightly, and a hint of gravity flashed in his eyes.

Although he was the Young Lord of the Blood Demon Sect, he also knew the power of the Green-Striped Toad.

Back then, in order to seize the Secret Treasure in Qingyun Lake, he had lost many trusted aides and subordinates.

Far away in the small courtyard, a hint of joy flashed in Qin Changsheng's eyes.

This Green-Striped Toad was very troublesome for others, and they dared not provoke it at all.

But for Qin Changsheng, this Green-Striped Toad was nothing.

After all, Qin Changsheng possessed the spirit suppressing pearl in his hands.

As long as Qin Changsheng activated this pearl, he could suppress the Green-Striped Toad to a Foundation Establishment Yao Beast.

At that time, Qin Changsheng would send Hu Nan to retrieve the jade box, which would be absolutely easy.

Senior Brother Wu Yong held the brocade box, his expression carrying a hint of helplessness and expectation. He scanned the Cultivators present, hoping that someone would be willing to help, but in the end, no one dared to respond.

The deterrence of a Golden Core Yao Beast was simply too powerful; no one was willing to risk their life.

Half an hour later, this Foundation Establishment Gathering also ended.

Numerous Cultivators got up and left the place one after another.