Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2037 1487: Transaction (Part 2)

”Do you know which spiritual root he mainly cultivates?”

”Wood Spirit Root.”

Hearing this, Li Yunranʼs brows furrowed slightly. He said, ”The Creation Heavenly Pill I have is of the Fire Attribute and is not suitable for him. I will return to the clan to exchange it for another Heavenly Pill.”

This sentence revealed that the Li family did not lack Creation Heavenly Pills, even being able to exchange them at will.

But upon reflection, it was only to be expected—if the Li family did not have sufficient Creation Heavenly Pills, how could they possibly gift one for free? Though there were all kinds of attached requirements, they indeed did not require a single Spirit Stone in return.

”Very well, Fellow Daoist, travel safely.” The Sect Leader now only hoped that Li Yunran would return swiftly and place the Pill in his own hands as soon as possible.

As long as this Creation Heavenly Pill was not in his possession for a single day, he could not set his mind at ease.

As for who would go to White Tiger Mountain—there, it was another of the clanʼs Earth Immortals, Li Xianxun, whose cultivation was slightly higher than Li Yunranʼs, yet he had not managed to break through to late Earth Immortal, still lingering mid-stage.

Yet, White Tiger Mountainʼs response was far from as prompt as the Cave Abyss Sect, though they still paid close attention to this matter.

Moreover, White Tiger Mountain had also undergone tests and had gained the Li familyʼs trust and support.

Speaking of Li Xianxun and Li Yunran, one could not tell when those two would take a step further on their path.

The two of them had cultivated for many years; though they now remained at mid Earth Immortal Rank, their pace was in fact typical of cultivation progress.

Cultivators like Li Zhirui and Li Zhixuan, whose cultivation soared within mere millennia, even to transcendence, truly were rare beyond measure.

Yet in truth, Li Xianxun and Li Yunran, whether in aptitude, comprehension, Dao heart, or mental state, were worthy of being called geniuses.

Even so, their cultivation advancements remained painfully slow.

As he dispatched people to observe and select potential Earth Immortal powers, Li Debo did not forget to send others to negotiate trades with the Yumen He Family and Xiaxian Sect.

On Yumen Mountain, an Earth Immortal from the Li family paid a visit.

”Fellow Daoist, you have come so far on such a long journey. Is there some important matter to impart?” Chief He regarded the visitor with a faint smile and gentle tone.

Li Taiyao composed her breath, saluted Chief He with clasped hands, and only then stated her purpose: ”Fellow He, the family wishes to conduct a trade with your esteemed house.”

”Oh? May I ask what spiritual object your clan offers?”

”Creation Heavenly Pill!”

At these words, the previously languid Chief He abruptly sat upright, his casual expression vanishing, replaced with seriousness.

”Attend! Serve a cup of Clear Heart Dao-enlightening Spiritual Tea!”

He did not rush to answer, instead issuing orders for an especially precious Earth Immortal–rank spiritual tea.

During this time, he worked to calm his inner shock.

How many years had it been since the Li family had obtained the Pill Recipe? Not only had they succeeded in refining the Creation Heavenly Pill, but now they could even offer one for trade!

”By what terms does the Li family intend to trade?”

After a moment, Chief He took the initiative to ask again.

”Spiritual objects are limited; our clan has not refined many Creation Heavenly Pills, so for now, we can only trade one with your house.” Li Taiyao said.

At this, Chief He did not quite believe her.

Yet as he had a request to make, he would not foolishly expose her ruse, instead nodding in agreement and asking, ”Then what would your clan exchange the Heavenly Pill for?”

”Spirit Seeds, of the Heavenly Immortal Rank.”

Such weighty matters were not for Li Taiyao to decide—her clan had already settled this, and she could only strive for greater profit during the process.

”Hmm...”

Chief He contemplated briefly and said, ”We are willing to offer five different Heavenly Immortal–rank Spirit Seeds in exchange for one Creation Heavenly Pill with the Li family.”

”Too little. This is a spiritual treasure capable of increasing the breakthrough success rate to the Heavenly Immortal Realm by twenty percent! And its quality is superb—it ought to be traded for eight different Spirit Seeds.”

Li Taiyaoʼs offer was exorbitant, but in truth, the Li family did not desire that many Spirit Seeds; starting high, they would bargain down by two or three through negotiation.

”Come now, Fellow Daoist, do not jest with me. The Creation Heavenly Pill is precious, yet it cannot be worth eight different Spirit Seeds.” Chief He was not inclined to concede due to the pillʼs value.

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The two sides argued constantly over one or two Spirit Seeds, and in the end, Chief He gained the upper hand—settling the trade at six distinct Heavenly Immortal–rank Spirit Seeds.

On the surface, Li Taiyao seemed somewhat dissatisfied, yet inside, she was pleased—her clan allotted her five Spirit Seeds, so to gain one extra was certainly cause to rejoice.

Once settled, the two swiftly completed the trade.

Li Taiyao did not hesitate to bid her leave; with her task fulfilled and such rare Spirit Seeds in hand, how could she dare linger outside?

In fact, to guard against pursuit or ambush from the He family, she deliberately took a longer route, delaying her return to the clan.

On another front—

The fourth Earth Immortal dispatched by the Li family, Li Xinhuai, had meanwhile entered the gate of the Xiaxian Sect.

But whether it was simply his over-sensitivity or illusion, upon arrival he felt a strange aura pervading the Blessed Spiritual Mountains—where once immortal qi flowed and vitality abounded, there now lingered an odd atmosphere.

Still, as he was here solely for trade, he would not court trouble. He followed the disciple ahead and entered a magnificent, dazzling great hall.

But upon entering, the eerie sensation deepened, as if it originated from this very hall.

This strange circumstance left Li Xinhuai quite uneasy, worrying that he might encounter some great calamity and forfeit his life.

”Fellow Liʼs sudden visit—what grave matter brings you?” The Sect Leader of Xiaxian Sect wore a gentle smile.

”In years past, my clan acquired the Creation Heavenly Pill Recipe from your esteemed sect. Our ancestor has pondered over it for many years, and at last successfully refined a batch. We wish now to offer a Creation Heavenly Pill to trade with your sect, exchanging one pill for seven distinct Heavenly Immortal–rank Spirit Seeds.”

Li Xinhuai promptly stated his purpose.

”Splendid! Senior Li Zhirui is indeed the Primal Spirit Realmʼs foremost Great Alchemy Master! To think he refined the Creation Heavenly Pill in such short time.”

The Sect Leader first offered praise, then replied, ”The value of seven Spirit Seeds is not low. If it were six, would Fellow Daoist be willing to conclude the trade?”

”This...”

Although Li Xinhuai was actually delighted, he still put on a hesitant facade.

”Very well—just for the sake of your sect. Had it been any other, I would never have agreed.”

After some time, he reluctantly consented as if suffering a great loss.