887: Chapter 888 Treasure Pavilion

A heavy stone gate stood at the foot of the mountain, carved with the ancient words 'Huangyun Market'.

The five of them stepped out of the mountain gate and officially entered the only marketplace under the jurisdiction of the Tianyuan Sect.

As soon as they entered the market, a wave of noise and heat rushed over them.

The streets crisscrossed, lined with shops on both sides and endless stalls, with peddling, bargaining, and the clashing of Magical Artifacts interweaving endlessly.

Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, differing in clothing, cultivation, and status. The lively atmosphere of daily life blended with the solemnity of the cultivation world, feeling exceptionally real.

Wang Xiaopang looked around with curiosity: "The markets in the Heaven Realm are so much livelier than our Azure Profound Sect."

Xiao Ruobai's gaze swept calmly across the scene, in no hurry to buy anything.

When first entering a new territory, blind spending is the ultimate taboo; the safe way is to first understand the rules, the factions, and the hierarchy.

As the five of them walked slowly, seemingly looking around at random, a slightly tentative and flattering voice sounded from beside them.

"You Senior Brothers look unfamiliar. I assume this is your first time at Huangyun Market?"

The group turned to look.

The speaker was a young Disciple dressed in simple outer Sect robes. His cultivation was not high, and he looked quite ordinary.

The Tianyuan Sect was too vast, and the market was a mixed bag, containing not only Disciples from the Sect but also many Cultivators from other places.

Nine times out of ten, newcomers would not know their way around, so some people specialized in this guiding business to earn some hard-earned money.

In this line of work, one had to have keen eyesight. Seeing the five of them standing there instead of entering immediately,

but rather looking around, he knew that Xiao Ruobai and the others were here for the first time, so he actively stepped forward, hoping to curry favor and guide them.

Xiao Ruobai's expression was calm as he nodded slightly. "Yes, it is our first time."

Receiving a response, the Outer Sect Disciple perked up instantly and hurriedly bowed, saying:

"My name is Sun Hao. If you Senior Brothers don't mind, how about I guide you?

I've been hanging around Huangyun Market for three or four years and know the ins and outs of every shop. I know exactly which ones are genuine and which ones rip off outsiders.

It only costs ten Low Grade Heavenly Stones a day. I guarantee you Senior Brothers will shop with clarity and buy with peace of mind!"

After speaking, he looked at the five of them with some anxiety, fearing he would be rejected.

Xiao Ruobai glanced at him, fell silent for a moment, and then nodded.

"Very well, lead the way. If you are indeed as thorough as you say, there will be plenty of benefits for you."

The Outer Sect Disciple's eyes lit up, and he quickly replied, "Alright! Senior Brothers, this way please!"

As he led the way, his mouth didn't stop introducing the place.

Seeing that he indeed knew the market inside out, Xiao Ruobai took the opportunity to ask:

"We have just arrived at the Tianyuan Sect and are not very familiar with its situation. I wonder if you, Junior Brother, could tell us in detail?"

Hearing this, the man spoke rapidly and with great familiarity:

"Then this Junior Brother will explain it well to you Senior Brothers!

Our Tianyuan Sect has five main Peaks: Ziyang Peak, Biluo Peak, Xuanwu Peak, Tianjian Peak, and the Tianyuan Main Peak where the Sect Master himself presides.

Each main Peak is guarded by a Heavenly King Realm Peak Master, possessing extremely deep heritage!

The hierarchy of the Sect's Disciples is even more distinct and strict, with absolutely no transgression allowed.

Those in the Diyuan Realm can become Outer Sect Disciples, while those below the Diyuan Realm can only be Utility Disciples."

"As for Inner Sect Disciples, the minimum cultivation required to enter the Ranks is the First Layer of the Heaven-Reaching Realm."

At this point, Sun Hao couldn't help but look at Xiao Ruobai and the others, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes.

That was a level he could not reach even after struggling for countless years.

"Further up are the Core Disciples. The threshold is extremely high, requiring at least the Sixth Layer of the Heaven-Reaching Realm.

Each of them is a Prodigy famous in the Desolate Region, enjoying exclusive access to the Sect's top Spiritual Veins and cultivation resources;

At the very top are the True Disciples of each Peak, personally taught the Dao by the four Peak Masters, one in ten thousand.

Their status is honorable; ordinary inner and Core Disciples must bow when they meet them."

As he guided them, he lowered his voice and continued with a face full of awe, his tone filled with admiration:

"Moreover, our Sect has top existences standing above all True Disciples, the Four Legendary Chiefs of Tianyuan!

They are Chu Kuang of Ziyang Peak, Shi Yan of Biluo Peak, Mo Wuyan of Xuanwu Peak, and Su Miaoyin of Tianjian Peak.

All four are under a hundred thousand years old, yet they have all cultivated to the Peak of the Heaven-Reaching Realm and have been stuck at the threshold of the Heavenly Monarch Realm for tens of thousands of years. Their foundation is as deep as the abyss.

Their strength has long crushed the prodigies of many surrounding Heavenly King Realm Sects, and their fame resounds throughout the entire Desolate Region. They are the stabilizing trump cards of our Tianyuan Sect!

However, these four chiefs are in closed-door cultivation all year round and rarely appear in the Sect, let alone visit the market.

And the most noble person in our Tianyuan Sect, whose status is above everyone else, is none other than the Sect Master's only daughter, Liu Qingyao!

She possesses the Innate Spirit Source Body, a natural Dao body for cultivation. She entered the Heaven-Reaching Realm at a young age and is recognized as the Sect's number one Prodigy.

In the past, she spent the whole year in closed-door bitter cultivation in a secret room on the Tianyuan Main Peak. Strangely, she hasn't shown her face for three whole years now. Lowly Disciples like us can hardly get a glimpse of her!"

After saying this, he turned back to the rules of the market, offering a thoughtful reminder:

"The truly good things, high-level Medicinal Pills, and rare spiritual materials are all in the pavilion shops at the core of the market, but the prices are ridiculously expensive."

Xiao Ruobai nodded slightly after listening and asked in a low voice, "What is generally used for transactions within the market?"

Sun Hao replied, "In our Heaven Realm, transactions are generally done with Heavenly Stones, so naturally, it is also Heavenly Stones here."

"What is the exchange rate between the different grades of Heavenly Stones?"

Hearing this, Sun Hao couldn't help but glance at the five of them. How could these Senior Brothers not even know such common sense?

But he didn't think too much of it and continued to explain:

"One High Grade Heavenly Stone can be exchanged for one hundred Medium Grade Heavenly Stones, and one Medium Grade Heavenly Stone can be exchanged for one hundred Low Grade Heavenly Stones.

This is the universal exchange rate in the Heaven Realm, and it won't change anywhere."

Beside them, Wang Xiaopang couldn't help but ask, "What about Top Grade Heavenly Stones?"

Sun Hao froze for a moment, a trace of longing flashing in his eyes, and smacked his lips:

"Top Grade Heavenly Stones? That is a legendary thing!

It's hard to say if the entire Tianyuan Sect has any in stock. In any case, I've never seen one.

It is said that one Top Grade Heavenly Stone can be exchanged for at least one hundred High Grade Heavenly Stones, or even more, depending on the quality and market conditions. However—"

He smiled, his tone certain:

"Who in their right mind would exchange a Top Grade Heavenly Stone? That's a treasure you can only dream of finding, a supreme treasure for breaking through Bottlenecks. Wouldn't someone be a fool to exchange it?"

Hearing this, Wang Xiaopang's expression froze slightly, and he subconsciously glanced at his Storage Ring.

Inside, there was a small mountain of Top Grade Heavenly Stones piled up.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately kept it shut.

Xiao Ruobai's expression remained unchanged. "Then in this Huangyun Market, which shop is the most honest and genuine?"

Sun Hao answered without hesitation, "That would naturally be the Treasure Pavilion!

It's an old, established brand in Huangyun Market with the best reputation. There has never been any incident of cheating customers or taking things by force.

However, the things there are also expensive, and ordinary Inner Sect Disciples can't really afford to buy there.

But if you Senior Brothers want to buy good things, you definitely can't go wrong going there!"

Xiao Ruobai's eyes darkened slightly, and having already made up his mind, he took out a Medicinal Pill from his Storage Ring and handed it to Sun Hao.

"This Medicinal Pill will be helpful to your cultivation. Thank you for guiding us today. Take this as your reward, you may go."

This was a Medicinal Pill that Xiao Ruobai had used during his cultivation when he was an Immortal Emperor, so it would presumably also be useful to an Outer Sect Disciple of the Diyuan Sect.

Sun Hao took the Medicinal Pill and looked closely. The pill was perfectly round, with clear pill veins and a rich herbal fragrance, countless times better than the Low Grade pills he usually used.

He immediately put the Medicinal Pill away carefully, his face full of gratitude:

"Thank you, Senior Brother! If you Senior Brothers come to the market again in the future, just look for me, Sun Hao. I'll be there whenever you call!"

Xiao Ruobai nodded slightly, and Sun Hao tactfully bowed and took his leave.

After Sun Hao left with endless thanks, the five of them stopped lingering and walked straight down the main street toward the Treasure Pavilion.

The Treasure Pavilion had nine floors, and the writing on the plaque was powerful and vigorous, with a faint spiritual light flowing.

The Cultivators entering and leaving the entrance were dressed elegantly, and their cultivations were generally above the Third or Fourth Layer of the Heaven-Reaching Realm.

Occasionally, people dressed as Core Disciples could be seen entering and leaving, showing that this shop was of a high class.

"Let's go in and take a look." Xiao Ruobai took the first step.