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Immortality Boat.
Xu Fu was accompanying a woman to the lowest level hold.
That woman was dressed in a light pink palace dress. Her graceful jade complexion was slightly touched up with light plum blossom makeup. If her original appearance was beautiful enough to topple nations, then her current look was like a fairy that had fallen to the mundane world and was tainted ever so slightly by the worldly. Her jet-black hair flowed down to her waist, and at the top of her head was a distinct flying cloud bun. Gently inserted into the woman’s drifting hair was an amethyst new moon magnolia hairpin. Just as light were her footfalls, hidden by her skirt.
Five hundred little boys and girls were asleep on tiny beds. These children were in deep slumber, as if in a sweet dream, but their every breath was permeated by a strange fragrance. This scent was like an orchid or something musky, very soothing.
The woman inspected each child meticulously. In her eyes, these young and adorable children were like treasures.
“These are all ‘medicine bases’ that the Ancient Qin has spent enormous energy to find and gather. Their longevity and blood vessels are rare, innate spirit medicine bodies.” Xu Fu explained the rarity of her cargo.
The woman nodded and expressionlessly said: “We have collaborated for so long, I am naturally aware. These five hundred spirit medicine bodies are rarer than phoenix feathers and qilin horns. Their breath would not be wasted refining medicine and Nirvana Pill Fire. This is sufficient to make Her Majesty receive one Immortality Secret Medicine.”
Xu Fu relaxed when she heard her words. “I heard that Yang Jian has also come this time. Will there be a problem.”
Upon mention of Erlang Shen, the woman showed displeasure. “I wonder what wind it was that blew this Erlang Shen to the Shaman Spirit Kingdom. She apparently has interest in the Immortality Secret Medicine.”
“However, you can be at ease. Even if Yang Jian wishes to obtain it, she will not have her way without an equivalently valuable treasure. This place is the Shaman Spirit Kingdom, not the Western Province. She does not have the qualifications to menace us Ten Shamans yet.” The woman flatly said.
“I heard that the Ten Shamans are vying for authority over the Shaman Spirit Kingdom quite intensely this time around. Will there really be no problem?”
“After the Register Of Deities opened, the Shaman Spirit Kingdom’s atmosphere has indeed been a bit different from before, but there is no one yet capable of dipping their finger into the Fog Spirit Sea. Among the Ten Shamans, Yan Zi is associated with one. We are determined to emerge victorious.” The woman sternly said. She was none other than Wu Peng of the Ten Shamans. In the Shaman Spirit Kingdom, her authority was second only to Wu Xian.
“I will dispatch people to use elixirs to nurture these five hundred spirit medicine bodies before the Immortality Banquet, make their medicine qi even more potent. When the time comes, I will be laughing at the others.” Wu Peng said.
“Very well, then.”
The two left the hold as they chatted and arrived on the deck. The sea breeze undulated, the sunlight was bright, and the scenery was bustling.
At this time, one of Wu Peng’s subordinates ran over in a panic.
“Lord Peng, bad news.”
“Bad news? What bad news?” Wu Peng was displeased with her subordinates fluster.
“Wu Gu’s pharmacy is selling a new pill.”
“Oh, what is bad about this.” Wu Peng seemingly smiled. It was a very common sight for the Ten Shamans to refine medicine. In the Shaman Spirit Kingdom, they all had their own spirit medicine industries. In truth, business deals with Golden Core cultivators were a very important method, and they competed with each other fiercely. But because Wu Xian had the treasure known as the Luan Pill Cauldron, she was always front and center. Thus, the other Ten Shamans were left without a choice, though things looked very fair on the surface.
Wu Gu’s medicine refinement capabilities could be said to be a match for Wu Xian, but the Tenth Market that she presided over had very miserable business, insufficient for her to compete.
Because even if she could push out a new pill, the others could manufacture an identical pill with just a bit of study. And because of their positions, their business would be even better than hers. As a result, the pills that Wu Gu sold were often treated as a dowry by the others, who reaped benefits not of their own efforts.
“This time, Wu Gu is selling an Earth Origin Low Grade pill known as the ‘Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder.'” The subordinate answered with trepidation.
Upon hearing this name, Xu Fu was astonished.
“Are you sure?”
From the pill’s name, Wu Peng could see it was a soul supplement type pill. This was considerably rare in the Shaman Spirit Kingdom, especially Earth Origin Low Grade…Xu Fu was simply in disbelief.
“Impossible, there is no way she could have refined an Earth Origin grade soul supplement pill.” Wu Peng emphatically answered.
“Right now, the whole city is in a commotion. Reportedly, she will begin sales at noon. The first batch of Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder consists of one hundred pills.”
“What, one hundred Earth Origin pills?” Xu Fu’s jaw dropped.
To the side, Wang Jian asked curiously: “Why not let’s go look around and find out.”
“Yes.”
Wu Peng’s expression was stern.
Tenth Market. At this time, there was a tide of people. Cultivators from everywhere had heard news of the “Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder” and hurried over. The previously deserted and desolate Tenth Market seemed to be in the middle of a festival. Soul supplement-type pills were known to be difficult to refine, particularly in a place like the Fog Spirit Sea. Refining a soul supplement pill here was much more taxing on soul energy compared to other places. As it happened, this place was also short on this type of pill, and to all of a sudden hear information like this, countless people swarmed here.
Upon seeing this situation, which not even the First Market ever had, Wu Peng gasped.
“Wu Peng, you are here as well.”
A voice came from the side.
Wu Peng looked out the corner of her eye. A glamorous woman dressed in magnificent clothing walked over.
“So it was you, Wu Li, to think you came here, too. Seems this Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder is quite enticing.” Wu Peng’s brow rose. Of the Ten Shamans, Wu Li was the one who hated refining medicine the most. She was fond of researching etiquette for sacrifices to ancestors and gods. To be able to draw even her over, this pill’s value was obvious.
“Not just me, Wu Zhen and Wu Luo are here as well.” Wu Li faintly grinned.
“Are any of you aware of the background of Wu Gu’s Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder? How could she have refined such a pill.” Wu Peng had a look of disbelief on her face.
“I heard she received the assistance of a medicine master, True Person Xiaoyao.” Wu Li had dispatched people to gather information. Among the Ten Shamans, she had the most eyes and ears out of them. She could very easily gather behind-the-scenes information.
“True Person Xiaoyao?” Wu Peng wrinkled her brow. She had never heard this name.
“They say he came from the Western Province. His education is a mystery, but he has come to the Western Sea for experience. Wu Gu holds him in great esteem and treats him as an honored guest.” Wu Li knew only these.
“Is that so?” Wu Peng coldly looked at the platform. She wanted to see whether or not this Five Qi Soul Returning Powder was worthy of being an Earth Origin grade pill.
“If this is merely Wu Gu attracting business with a big signboard, I believe she will come to be very regretful that she did it like this.” Wu Li said meaningfully. The two of them considered this possibility.
More and more cultivators hurried over. This auction was held in the middle of an open plaza. As far as the eye could see, it was a dense sea of people.
As noon approached, the cultivators began to grow impatient and clamored loudly.
They waited a while.
At last, following a gun salute, fireworks blossomed through the whole sky, and then the array on the platform activated.
“Is this a ‘Pill Sales Ceremony?'” Wu Li’s eyes gleamed. She was well-versed in sacrificial and ritual etiquette. A Pill Sales Ceremony would only be held for the first appearance of an extremely important pill in front of people. This signified the importance of the Golden Core.
Wu Peng snorted. She always disdained these gaudy shows. She wanted only to see whether or not this so-called Earth Origin grade Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder was real.
Then, an old Golden Core Late Stage attendant stepped onto the stage and faintly grinned when he faced everyone’s gazes.
“I believe all Fellows have been waiting for a long while. Then, without further ado, This Poor Daoist shall have the pleasure of presenting the first batch of ten Earth Origin Five Flavors Soul Returning Powder.”
Following this, ten magnificent boxes opened, and dozens of rays of golden light shot out.
All of a sudden, the entire place fell quiet.
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