53: Random monks' gathering

Gu Changan was also watching; although he wanted to collect such things himself.

However, he had no urgent need for it. He didn't know Artifact Refining, so taking it would only serve as part of his foundation to generate Orange Treasure Qi.

In the end, only two people placed bids: one offered 300 Spirit Stones, and the other offered two Medium Grade Magical Artifacts.

The old man thought for a moment and felt that the Spirit Stones were more worthwhile, so he chose the 300 Spirit Stones.

The remaining Loose Cultivators followed suit, going up one by one to trade.

Most people felt their items were somewhat rare, whether they were Magical Artifacts or Medicinal Pills.

Gu Changan's treasure gathering basin already had these things, so he didn't have much desire to trade.

At this moment, an unremarkable Grey-robed Old Man stepped onto the stage.

He took a talisman out of his Storage Pouch and began to introduce it.

"I have an ancestral profound grade low rank teleportation talisman!"

Whoosh. Suddenly, the entire room fell silent, with only the sound of tables and chairs moving.

Everyone stared fixedly at that talisman.

This was definitely a life-saving Divine Artifact; even the Middle-aged Foundation Establishment Cultivator nearby looked over in surprise.

Gu Changan was also a bit excited; this was exactly the treasure he wanted.

With it, who could possibly catch up to him?

Gu Changan secretly made up his mind that he must obtain it!

The Grey-robed Old Man paused and began his introduction: "An ancestral teleportation talisman. It can transmit one ten miles away in a single use."

"The direction of teleportation is random, making it a Sharp Weapon for escaping."

"Whether for combat or saving one's life, it is the best choice!"

"I state once again, there is only this one!"

"Because it is an heirloom, I cannot currently produce it, nor do I have the method to make it."

"I want to exchange it for healing Medicinal Pills or healing Spirit Medicine!"

At this, the dozen or so Loose Cultivators below gave up immediately; it seemed they had neither Medicinal Pills nor Spirit Medicine.

However, some were still unwilling: "Can't we trade with Spirit Stones?"

"You can take the Spirit Stones to the Treasure Pavilion and buy healing pills just the same!"

The Grey-robed Old Man fell silent for a moment. "My partner is injured and needs treatment."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought out an ancestral treasure to trade!"

"As for going to the Treasure Pavilion, I've already asked; they were willing to offer five hundred Spirit Stones."

"But among the healing pills I need, one type—the meridian opening pill—is unavailable; they've all been bought out."

"If they restock, it will take about three to five days!"

"My partner cannot wait that long!"

Someone nearby asked, "Then which healing pills do you need?"

The Grey-robed Old Man said, "After being injured, my partner was poisoned, and then her Meridians were damaged!"

"detoxification pills, rejuvenation pills, and meridian opening pills. The most important one is the meridian opening pill."

"If you have the meridian opening pill, the rest can be settled with Spirit Stones!"

Gu Changan's eyes brightened slightly; his treasure gathering basin had every kind of Medicinal Pill.

However, since he was trading, he could only use Low Grade pills to manage!

Subsequently, Gu Changan controlled the treasure gathering basin, and for each type of pill...

...he duplicated two Low Grade ones.

Then he filled three porcelain bottles and waited until the others had mostly finished their bids.

Only then did Gu Changan make his offer, handing the three porcelain bottles to the Grey-robed Old Man.

The Grey-robed Old Man took the bottles, scanned the contents, and his eyes lit up!

"I will trade with this Fellow Daoist!"

"My apologies to the other Fellow Daoists!"

With that, he stuffed the teleportation talisman into Gu Changan's hand.

Gu Changan happily returned to his seat, though most people's gazes were now fixed upon him.

Gu Changan felt a bit sighful; it seemed he was being watched.

He placed the teleportation talisman into the treasure gathering basin to duplicate it as quickly as possible.

After the duplication was successful, he took out the original one.

This was because Gu Changan noticed that the Middle-aged Foundation Establishment Cultivator at the long table also had his eyes on him.

It seemed he also wanted this teleportation talisman!

In that case, the worst that could happen was he'd sell it again later; after all, he already had a copy in hand.

Selling it would also allow him to escape everyone's attention.

Before long, more than ten Loose Cultivators had already gone up.

Just then, a plainly dressed young man took the stage. Judging by his height and fair hands, he was likely no more than twenty years old.

The young Cultivator spoke with a slight tremor, "I... I wish to trade a Pill Furnace!"

As he spoke, he pulled an exquisite Pill Furnace from his Storage Pouch!

It was a Red Copper Pill Furnace with three legs and a rounded body; the lid held a rusty copper bead.

Coiled Dragon Patterns were etched onto the furnace's body, making it look very refined!

"I request to trade for Medicinal Pills that increase cultivation; those for the Qi Refining Stage will do, or Spirit Stones of equal value!"

At this, the trading atmosphere cooled down once more.

A Pill Furnace was a rare item; ordinary people couldn't make use of it!

Only an Alchemist would want such a thing; for anyone else, trading for it would mean being stuck with it.

Unless it was intended as a gift or for one's own practice.

But this kind of Pill Furnace was clearly worth over a thousand Spirit Stones. Everyone present was a Loose Cultivator; who would trade for this?

As a result, after much hesitation, someone only offered 300 Spirit Stones.

But the young Cultivator was clearly unwilling to sell, and after waiting for a long time, no one else bid.

The young man was about to give up, but just as he was preparing to leave...

...Gu Changan stepped forward and handed over a Storage Pouch containing 800 Spirit Stones!

The young Cultivator hesitated slightly before agreeing to the trade.

Because if he traded at the Treasure Pavilion, they would also drive the price down, likely to around 800 Spirit Stones.

Gu Changan tucked the treasure away and happily returned to his seat.

This time, everyone's eyes gathered on Gu Changan once more.

This fellow had not only traded for a teleportation talisman but also a Pill Furnace.

His net worth was roughly 2,000 Spirit Stones, yet his cultivation was only at Qi Refining Level Three.

He was a blatant fat sheep; everyone's eyes flickered as they considered the possibility of making a move.

Gu Changan sighed; it was only two thousand Spirit Stones, yet these people already couldn't restrain themselves!

Gu Changan focused his mind, noticing a Black-robed Cultivator take out a Medium Grade Magical Artifact Flying Sword.

At this, everyone's attention was stirred once again.

What is a Cultivator's greatest asset?

Medicinal Pills, Magical Artifacts, and cultivation Realms!

The Medium Grade Magical Artifact Flying Sword once again struck a chord in everyone's hearts.

A raspy voice came from beneath the Black-robed Cultivator's conical hat: "I want nothing else!"

"I only wish to exchange this for a Cultivation Technique that trains the Divine Sense!"

The entire scene fell silent. Although Medium Grade Magical Artifact Flying Swords were rare, they could still be found.

However, Cultivation Techniques for training the Divine Sense were virtually unseen on the market.

Even the Treasure Pavilion didn't sell them; they would only consider an exchange if you offered a truly precious item.

Let alone other low-level Cultivators.

If anyone had such a technique, they would keep it hidden away.

Giving it away in an exchange was practically aiding the enemy.

Thus, not a single Cultivator present made a bid, though several people's gazes were locked onto Gu Changan.

Everyone wanted to see if this "Treasure-delivering Boy" had any more good treasures.

But they were disappointed; Gu Changan did not say a word.