226: Exchange for Heavenly Rank Magic Treasure

Number Two turned to look at Number Four. Although Chen Xuan couldn't see his face, he inexplicably felt that the look in his eyes was full of the disdain of 'looking at an idiot'.

Number Three sighed softly, his tone full of regret:

"Fellow Daoist may not know, but two days ago, I had already found that Heavenly Primordial Spirit Pill."

Though the second half of the sentence was left unsaid, everyone understood the implication.

Number Two's Medicinal Pill had, after all, arrived a step too late.

"I will remember this kindness from you, Fellow Daoist."

Number Two chuckled, seemingly completely unbothered, and casually tucked the celadon jade bottle away.

"No matter. Trading is all about fate. If you have any needs in the future, Fellow Daoist, you can contact me through this Chaos Void Jade."

"Whether it be a god-rank pill or even a saint-grade pill, both are fine."

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched this scene. It had been half a year since Number Three first mentioned the trade; did both of them truly have the ability to find a god-rank pill within half a year?

Furthermore, Number Two's words sounded a bit arrogant.

Arrogant Number Two!

At this moment, Number Four spoke up: "Speaking of trading, could you Seniors perhaps do a deal with this Junior as well?"

As his voice fell, he revealed that same heavy-styled longsword and the bracelet carved with a fire dragon.

Both items were genuine heaven-rank magic treasures.

Number Eight teased: "It's been half a year already; has the injury to your Divine Soul still not recovered?"

Number Four let out a heavy sigh and glanced at Number Three:

"Although I previously exchanged for a soul refining primordial pill with Fellow Daoist, and the effect was indeed significant, I was simply injured too severely during the last Secret Realm trial."

"Mainly, while these two heaven-rank magic treasures are good, given my current strength..."

"It is still more cost-effective to exchange them for Medicinal Pills."

"This Junior still understands the principle that 'an ordinary man is innocent, but harboring a treasure makes him guilty'."

Chen Xuan guessed that he probably couldn't use them openly within his Sect.

After all, they were private possessions kept hidden from his Sect elders!

Looking at the two heaven-rank magic treasures again, Chen Xuan felt a bit tempted.

Last time, he had bought a heaven-rank magic treasure for Li Pingan.

It cost him 60,000 Reputation Points!

Now that the girl Shu Shichan could already refine eighth-grade elixirs, he might be able to get these two heaven-rank magic treasures for free!

Moreover, with Number Three's precedent, this trade should be fine.

If there were truly any trickery, the other party would likely have made a move in this space long ago.

The only concern... Chen Xuan recalled the scene after Qin Tianxing took that bowl of Medicinal Pill that day.

The good news: the azure nether pill increases Lifespan by ten years!

The bad news: half of it was consumed just while taking the medicine.

Number Four, I hope you can hold out!

Having made up his mind, Chen Xuan spoke calmly: "I would like to trade with you, Fellow Daoist, but you must wait a few days."

As soon as he said this, the other four had different expressions.

They all turned their gazes toward this Number Six, who always listened in on information but rarely spoke.

This made Chen Xuan feel a bit embarrassed.

A look of joy instantly spread across Number Four's face as he hurriedly said:

"No matter, no matter! It's only a few days; it will pass while I am in seclusion in my Immortal Cave."

Number Eight teased with a smile: "Exchanging eighth-grade elixirs for heaven-rank magic treasures... if I didn't lack pills for healing the Divine Soul, I'd want to take the chance to make a big profit too."

"By the way, do any of you Fellow Daoists have any thoughts on that Ancient Secret Realm in the sea region of the Heavenly Tribulation Continent?"

"What Ancient Secret Realm?" Number Three reflexively asked in return.

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Could it be that Number Three hadn't heard of it?

Was it that a Great Cultivator looked down on such scraps, or was their information too isolated?

But that was fine; less competition was always a good thing.

Number Two said in a deep voice: "That Secret Realm has not yet fully appeared; it will take at least another three months."

Rather than the Secret Realm itself, I am more concerned about who exactly was hunting the Cultivator who triggered its appearance."

Chen Xuan and Number Four both remained silent, listening in like lurkers.

With their current Realms, such matters of Secret Realms were not yet for them to discuss.

Listening more and speaking less was the safe way.

Number Eight still maintained that nonchalant manner.

"Wasn't it said he was being hunted by enemies? Even after fleeing to the Heavenly Tribulation Continent, he couldn't escape his fate in the end."

"Oh?" Number Two's tone grew a bit more serious,

"I'm more inclined to believe he was injured by an Ancient Great Demon and, having no other choice, was forced to self-detonate, which triggered the Secret Realm's appearance."

Number Eight did not argue with him, only saying indifferently:

"Since these past events have already settled, what's important now are the resources of the Secret Realm that is about to appear."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the other four.

"Perhaps we will meet you Fellow Daoists in the Secret Realm when the time comes."

Number Three shook his head: "I have no interest in such Secret Realms."

Number Four also chimed in at the right time: "This Junior must follow the arrangements of my Sect, so it's hard to say for now."

Chen Xuan never spoke, only silently committing this information to memory.

A moment later, the conversation came to an end.

His consciousness returned to the Sect Grand Ceremony. Chen Xuan sat quietly for a moment, beginning to organize the various pieces of information he had just obtained.

Actually, there wasn't much new information this time; most of it had been confirmed before.

The only difference was that Number Three hadn't heard of the Secret Realm.

Could it be that Number Three's location was the furthest from the Heavenly Tribulation Continent?

After contemplating for a moment, Chen Xuan's mind moved, and his figure arrived at the Nine Heavens Pill Rhyme Hall.

Before he even pushed the door open, a unique medicinal scent mixed with the fragrance of plants and trees wafted toward him.

Inside, Xie Xingyao was bowing and reporting to a young girl in green:

"Sixth Senior Sister, I took the azure nether pills refined yesterday to Fourth Senior Sister and the others, but they were all politely refused. Out of ten bowls of pills, only one was given out."

"Huh?" Shu Shichan's peach-blossom eyes widened. She put her hands on her hips, a look of disbelief on her face.

"How can that be? There's clearly nothing wrong with the medicinal effects of these azure nether pills."

"Do these people no longer desire longevity?"

Xie Xingyao stole a glance at her Senior Sister's serious expression and couldn't help but complain in her heart.

Sixth Senior Sister, do you really not realize where the problem lies?

Eating a bowl of that medicine really could take half of someone's life.

She took a deep breath and, gathering her courage, said timidly:

"Senior Sister, how about... we improve the Alchemy technique and make the appearance of the pills look a bit better first?"

Shu Shichan waved her hand. "No need. Since they don't like longevity, we can just refine other pills."

"In any case, I have already mastered the refining method for the azure nether pill."

Xie Xingyao felt like crying.

"Senior Sister, then what do we do with the remaining nine bowls of azure nether pills?"

If this were in the Lesser Exquisite Grotto-Heaven, she wouldn't even dare think of it.

Grand eighth-grade elixirs, and there was nowhere to dispose of them.

And it was a pill that increased Lifespan, which should have only benefits and no harm.

Shu Shichan looked at the nine bowls of bubbling black sesame paste on the table nearby.

Her eyes were even quite proud!

"Well, Junior Sister, you've worked hard learning Alchemy with me."

"These azure nether pills are a gift to you."

"Ah?" Xie Xingyao was dumbfounded on the spot.

She even reflexively staggered back a step.

Just then, a light cough came from the doorway.

Shu Shichan and Xie Xingyao turned their heads at the same time and saw Chen Xuan standing with his hands behind his back, having already pushed the door and entered the room.