233: Chapter 233 Taiyi Qingmu Saliva

Inside the room, the sky-filling powder that the sword-testing stone had turned into was drifting slowly downward.

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan stood frozen on the spot, his handlebar mustache trembling slightly from extreme shock.

The pure physical destructive power displayed by the black-robed iron guard had already left him, a Golden Core Cultivator, exceptionally shocked.

Gu Shen sat upright on the ice jade chair, his dark purple robe spotless.

Beneath the dark gold Asura mask, those deep, unfathomable eyes stared quietly at the other, taking in all the fear in Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's eyes.

The goal of using force to intimidate had already been achieved; next, it was time to put forth the real bargaining chip.

"Deacon Shang, the Wanxiang Merchant Alliance claims to gather all the rare treasures under the heavens."

Gu Shen's voice came through the mask, carrying a sense of composure and indifference, "I wonder if there is any Spirit Medicine in the alliance's treasury that can extend the Lifespan and heal the wounds of a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor?"

Upon hearing this, Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, gave a bitter smile, and shook his head repeatedly.

"Master of Xuanji Tower, you jest. Spirit Medicine capable of extending the Lifespan and healing the wounds of an Old Ancestor is inherently an object that seizes the creation of Heaven and Earth; once it appears in the world, it will inevitably trigger a bloody storm."

"Even those super Sects with a Legacy spanning ten thousand years hide such Spirit Medicine extremely deeply and never show it to others easily."

"Although my Wanxiang Merchant Alliance has immense financial resources, it is difficult for us to obtain such a Heaven-Defying treasure."

After saying this, a hint of inquiry appeared in Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's eyes.

The Master of Xuanji Tower asked this; could it be that he possesses such Spirit Medicine?

Gu Shen's expression was calm as he reached into his sleeve.

An exquisite jade bottle, carved entirely from warm jade, appeared in his palm.

He flicked his finger lightly, and the sealing Talisman on top of the jade bottle drifted off.

"Hum—"

The moment the jade bottle opened, a vast, pure wood-attribute vitality that made one's Divine Soul tremble surged out like a bursting river, instantly filling the entire room.

The rosewood furniture that had originally been covered in the sword-testing stone dust, under the nourishment of this vitality, began to faintly emit a verdant luster.

Gu Shen exhaled a trace of true Qi from his palm, and a milky-white viscous droplet slowly rose from the jade bottle, floating quietly in mid-air.

This was precisely the essence white dew that Gu Shen had refined using the Heaven and Earth Furnace, stripped of all Karma and Impurities.

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan suddenly looked up, his eyes locked tightly onto that milky-white droplet.

As the Grand Deacon of Wanxiang Pavilion, he had appraised countless treasures and could tell at a glance that this drop of spirit liquid was extraordinary.

He walked forward quickly, suppressing the urge to snatch it, and released a wisp of Divine Sense to carefully wrap around the milky-white spirit liquid, conducting the deepest level of investigation.

Ten breaths later, Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's expression changed.

It shifted from initial uncertainty to extreme fanaticism, and finally turned into utter horror.

"This... this vitality fluctuation! Pure and flawless!"

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's voice trembled, and his hands clenched into fists involuntarily, "It is rumored that in the ancient era, there was a divine tree named Taiyi Green Wood."

"This tree condenses one drop of spirit liquid every ten thousand years, which can bring the dead back to life, regrow flesh on bones, and even repair a Cultivator's damaged Dao foundation, helping those great Cultivators whose Lifespan is nearing its end to forcefully defy Heaven and change their fate."

"Could the spirit liquid in the Master of Xuanji Tower's hand be that... taiyi green wood saliva, which is rumored to have long since gone extinct in the Cultivation World?!"

Gu Shen watched Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's discomposed appearance, his expression beneath the mask remaining as calm as an ancient well.

"Deacon Shang truly has a keen eye. This taiyi green wood saliva can not only extend Lifespan and heal wounds, but because it is pure and flawless, a Cultivator will never be tainted by any Karma or Impurities after consuming it."

"If this item were placed in an auction, you should know what kind of storm it would stir up, Deacon Shang."

Gu Shen's words were like thunderclaps, exploding repeatedly in Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's ears.

What kind of storm? That would absolutely be a bloody storm!

If those Nascent Soul old monsters in the Great Yu Cultivation World who had been in seclusion for years heard of this item's appearance, they would surely do everything in their power, even exhausting the strength of their entire Sect, to obtain it.

This tiny drop of spirit liquid had a value that could no longer be measured by ordinary Spirit Stones.

"I dare to ask, Master of Xuanji Tower, what kind of precious treasure are you willing to exchange for this item?"

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan knew deeply that since Xuanji Tower had brought out such a peerless spirit liquid, what they were plotting must also be shocking to the world.

He had already calculated in his heart that even if he had to use the highest authority of Wanxiang Pavilion in the Mirage Water Market, he must keep this drop of spirit liquid here.

Gu Shen waved his large sleeve, and the milky-white droplet floating in mid-air fell back into the jade bottle.

He leaned back against the ice jade chair, his tone calm, yet he dropped a bombshell that was enough to completely shatter Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's psychological defenses.

"In the treasury of my Xuanji Tower, the reserves of this quality of taiyi green wood saliva are extremely abundant."

As soon as these words were spoken, the large deacon room fell into a deathly silence.

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan felt as if struck by lightning, and his whole body froze on the spot.

He suspected that something was wrong with his ears.

Extremely abundant reserves?

This peerless spirit liquid, which could make countless powerful beings fight tooth and nail to compete for, was, in the words of the Master of Xuanji Tower, as common as well water in the mundane world!

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan only felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

He had originally thought that Xuanji Tower was just a hidden Sect with deep foundations, which had accidentally found an ancient ruin and obtained some ancient treasures from it.

Now it seemed that the terrifying degree of this Xuanji Tower had already far exceeded the limits of his imagination.

A force capable of providing large quantities of taiyi green wood saliva, if it were to step onto the main stage, could easily overturn the entire Great Yu Cultivation World.

"Mas... Master, are your words true?"

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's voice was extremely dry, and his gaze towards Gu Shen already carried a hint of awe.

"In my actions, I never speak empty words."

Gu Shen tapped the armrest with one hand, his decisive words echoing in the hall.

"In this venture into the world, what I require are all strategic-level resources. Do not bring out ordinary Magical Artifacts or Medicinal Pills to embarrass yourself."

"I require vast amounts of High-Grade Spirit Stones, top-tier Formation diagrams, the remains of high-level Demon Kings, and various rare Ores that are seldom seen in the Cultivation World."

Gu Shen paused for a moment, and that invisible pressure of a superior locked onto Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan tightly.

"As long as your Wanxiang Merchant Alliance can provide sufficient bargaining chips, I can give you as much taiyi green wood saliva as you want."

"Deacon Shang, can you handle this immense wealth?"

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan's breathing was heavy, and his face flushed red from extreme excitement.

He knew very well what this transaction meant.

As long as they could stably obtain the source of taiyi green wood saliva, the Wanxiang Merchant Alliance would inevitably become the object that those Sect Old Ancestors competed to curry favor with.

And he, Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan, as the primary contributor to facilitating this, would see his status within the Merchant Alliance soar, even having the hope of challenging that supreme Alliance Leader throne.

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan suddenly stepped back and bowed deeply and solemnly to Gu Shen.

"If I, Shang, cannot handle such a generous gift from the Master, then even death would not be enough to excuse my failure!"

Grand Deacon Shang Buhuan straightened his body, his eyes flashing with the madness and determination of a merchant.

"Master, please wait a moment. I will now open the highest-level treasury of the Mirage Water Market and present all the treasures collected by this water market over the past three hundred years."

"As long as the Master can produce the corresponding taiyi green wood saliva, you may choose any of the treasures in the pavilion!"