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Chapter 198: Chapter 142: Frenzied Lottery, Foundation Establishment Gathering, and the Emergence of Treasures (Part 3)

”Buzz!”

As an array of formations rose outside the Dao Discussion Pavilion, the entire building was instantly sealed, allowing no entry, only exit.

The trade meeting had no host.

It’s conducted in a barter format.

It was Fu Changsheng’s first time participating, and despite his anticipation, he was a bit nervous.

After the array light curtain descended.

Following a clockwise direction, the cultivator wearing a fox mask was the first to speak:

”I have brought a plant of Tier Two Middle-Grade Thousand-leaf Grass, also known as Demon Luring Grass. The scent it releases has a deadly attraction to demon beasts below Tier Three and is best used for ambush hunting in the Ten Thousand Mountains. If any of you fellow cultivators have the Fire Melting Crystal I need, you can take this Thousand-leaf Grass.”

With these words.

A cultivator in a squirrel mask on the right side flipped his palm, and a box with a white base and fire pattern appeared in his hand:

”Fellow cultivator, the Fire Melting Crystal is a Tier Three Low-Grade spiritual material used for refining fire attribute Spiritual Artifacts. One plant of Thousand-leaf Grass is not worth this price.”

While speaking.

He pointed at the white base fire-patterned box.

The box opened.

Inside, there was a fist-sized Fire Melting Crystal. The aura it emitted raised the temperature in the entire Dao Discussion Pavilion considerably.

As soon as this item appeared, the cultivator in the fox mask began to communicate telepathically with the cultivator in the squirrel mask. After a while, they flicked their index fingers, and several boxes were exchanged in turn. This transaction was thus completed.

Such a trade meeting is simple and direct, and it also allows buyers and sellers to hide their identities.

Fu Changsheng thought it was quite good.

The trade meeting continued.

During which, there were indeed treasures he found interesting. Although he was tempted, he held back, as his objective was the Human Emperor Banner and the Cangming Stone.

After half a cup of tea’s time.

A cultivator in a Profound Turtle mask flipped his palm, revealing a Human Emperor Banner in his hand:

”This Ghost Banner was acquired by me in the Blood-colored Forbidden Area. Although it’s somewhat damaged, it’s the best Tier Two Spiritual Artifact for cultivators with Ghost Servants. If anyone has the method for making a Tier Two High-Grade Talisman, you can take this Ghost Banner.”

The moment the Ghost Banner appeared.

Fu Changsheng’s eyes instantly lit up. This should be the Human Emperor Banner mentioned in the intel.

The Human Emperor Banner is the Clan’s Treasure of the ancient Yinluo Sect, with eighteen banners in total.

Apparently, the Profound Turtle mask cultivator had no idea about the banner’s origin, otherwise, he wouldn’t sell it so cheaply. However, Fu didn’t have what the other party needed either.

Fu Changsheng’s mind was racing.

He quickly glanced at everyone present.

Regarding this Human Emperor Banner, it seemed like no one was interested, as not many people raise Ghost Servants.

Fu Changsheng suppressed the urge to immediately communicate with the Profound Turtle mask cultivator.

Since no one was interested.

Most likely, the person would lower his standards.

Sure enough.

After a while.

The Profound Turtle mask cultivator changed his tone and said:

”If there is no method for making a Tier Two High-Grade Talisman, then exchanging it for Snow Spirit Water is also fine.”

Still, no one spoke.

The Profound Turtle mask cultivator, somewhat disappointed, was just about to put away the Human Emperor Banner when Fu Changsheng’s telepathy came to his ear:

”Fellow cultivator, how about I exchange the techniques for making Tier Two Middle-Grade Bursting Talisman and Flying Escape Talisman for this item?”

It’s rare for someone to show interest.

The Profound Turtle cultivator hesitated for a moment, then replied:

”Two techniques are too few, at least three.”

”Fellow cultivator, then I’ll add the technique for making the Flowing Light Talisman. Although the Flowing Light Talisman is only Tier Two Low-Grade, it’s a rare Protective Talisman. This is the best offer I can make. If you’re still not satisfied, then let’s forget it.”

The Profound Turtle cultivator was silent for a long time.

Finally, he said:

”Fine, fine, you can take it.”

This Ghost Banner had been with him for over ten years. He vaguely thought it was extraordinary, but few were interested. Rather than keeping it indefinitely, it was better to exchange it for something useful.

He flicked his index finger.

The Human Emperor Banner was placed into a box and floated toward Fu Changsheng.

The Human Emperor Banner was in his possession!

Fu Changsheng was delighted.

There were also three others who brought out their items for exchange, but all three failed to get what they wanted in consecutive rounds.

Soon it was Fu Changsheng’s turn.

Fu Changsheng slapped his storage bag, and with a flash of dawn light, a white base leaf-patterned box floated in the air. Following a Technique cast into it, the box opened, and the temperature in the entire Dao Discussion Pavilion abruptly dropped.

Everyone swept their Divine Senses over it.

Someone exclaimed out loud:

”It’s actually a Tier Two Top-Grade Cold Nether Stone?!”

Even for refining Tier Three Spiritual Artifacts, a Tier Two Top-Grade spiritual material is barely usable.

Moreover, this kind of spiritual material is from the Northern Border, making it even rarer.

For cultivators practicing Water Attribute Techniques, nothing could be more suitable.

As soon as the item appeared.

The cultivator with the plum blossom mask immediately spoke:

”Fellow cultivator, what Spiritual Object do you want to exchange this for?”

The voice turned out to be that of a Female Cultivator.

Most likely practicing a Water Attribute Technique.

Fu Changsheng said:

”I want to exchange it for a Cangming Stone.”

”Do you absolutely need the Cangming Stone, fellow cultivator?”

”Yes.”

Soon, he’s going to the fief, and he must first repair a side of the Array Map for the Ten Thousand Souls Array on this trip. He must bring back the Cangming Stone.

The plum blossom mask cultivator looked a bit troubled, then cupped her hands toward everyone and said:

”Dear fellow cultivators present, does anyone have a Cangming Stone on hand?”

Alternative exchanges aren’t out of the question.

In the corner, a voice as tender as a six-year-old child’s rang out:

”I do have a Cangming Stone, but I need a Dream Stone in exchange.”

Dream Stones are used for engraving on Teleportation Arrays.

The Plum Blossom Female Cultivator was pleased when she heard this and responded:

”Fellow cultivator, I happen to have a Dream Stone on hand.”

In this way.

The three of them exchanged items, leaving everyone satisfied.

After Fu Changsheng received the Cangming Stone, his purpose for this trip was fulfilled. He had already made two trades; if he were too active, he might become a target. Although there were some items that made his heart race, he didn’t need them urgently and said no more.

After the trade meeting ended.

The main event was coming up.

It was time for everyone to exchange cultivation insights, a great opportunity to gather intel.

Fu Changsheng had just recently advanced to Foundation Establishment and benefited greatly from listening throughout the event.

After the trading of cultivation insights concluded.

The cultivator in the fox mask was the first to speak:

”Everyone, the Celestial Wave Secret Realm should open in less than ten years, but there’s been no movement or news. Does anyone know any hidden reasons behind this?”