Chapter 92

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Green Leaf Golden Cicada Shell!

Bi Luo Blood Sun Ginseng!

Noon Woe Grass!

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With each material name that Yue Qi recognized, his heart would tremble, his eyes becoming increasingly bright, and his movements growing ever more gentle, as if he were caressing a lover's face rather than identifying materials.

As one of the most experienced appraisers in the Azure Sea City's Treasure Tower, Yue Qi's eyes had long been honed to be incredibly discerning. He had handled countless materials, and rare treasures were not unfamiliar to him. However, seeing the small mountain of spiritual materials before him, he was still shocked.

Unending shock!

Shock that surged like a tide, growing more intense!

To be honest, the ranks of these spiritual materials were not high, and could even be considered low-grade.

However, each and every one of them was extremely rare, and almost all of them were masterpieces that had long since vanished from the world!

Whether it was for refining elixirs, puppets, or magical treasures, there were always main and auxiliary materials. Main materials were naturally extremely precious, determining the rank of the treasure when it was completed. However, auxiliary materials were also incredibly important. Sometimes, the lack of necessary auxiliary materials meant that even if the main materials were complete, it would be impossible to refine them.

For example, the extremely popular elixir "Gathering Power Powder" from a thousand years ago, which could increase the chances of breaking through to the Purple Mansion Foundation by twenty percent after consumption, was incredibly powerful. However, due to the extinction of a low-grade auxiliary material called "Precious Dove Flower," the Gathering Power Powder also disappeared a thousand years ago, leaving only the formula but no way to refine it.

There were many such examples.

Many ancient elixir formulas, puppet refinement techniques, and beast taming methods had gradually disappeared from the cultivation world due to the lack of certain spiritual materials.

Yue Qi was well aware of this. Knowing these stories, his shock was unimaginable when he saw spiritual materials that had long since vanished from history appear before him.

Huff~

Yue Qi exhaled a breath, suppressing his excitement, and began to sort quickly. At this moment, he displayed extremely high professional standards, swiftly selecting, categorizing, and organizing the mountain-like pile of spiritual materials with meticulous and graceful movements, making it a pleasure to watch.

"These materials are special in any way? They just seem to be in large quantities," Duanmu Ze couldn't help but ask in a low voice. He really couldn't understand why a great appraiser like Yue Qi would be so excited and agitated, as if he had taken some extremely potent stimulant.

"Indeed, they are quite ordinary," Du Qingxi thought for a moment and then answered, "But they are all extremely rare. These are materials that are almost impossible to find on the market, and most of them have been extinct for a long time."

Duanmu Ze was still confused. What was so special about extinct ordinary materials?

Chen Xi, however, instantly understood. The deep mountains of the Southern Barbarian region, influenced by the fragments of the River Map, had been isolated from the world for a million years, like a paradise. They nurtured countless spiritual herbs and trees. Moreover, the demons revered nature and did not plunder resources like human cultivators, allowing the spiritual herbs and trees to continue to thrive.

Understanding this, Chen Xi still insisted on selling these things. He was not an alchemist, beast tamer, or treasure refiner, so these materials were of little use to him. It would be better to sell them.

"In total, there are eighty thousand spiritual herbs and trees, twenty-seven thousand three hundred and twenty pieces of mineral materials, and forty-nine thousand nine hundred other materials."

At this moment, Yue Qi had finished counting. When he stood up, his mind was still in a daze. These materials were almost all extinct and extremely rare, and seeing so many at once made him feel as if he were dreaming.

"How much are they worth?" Chen Xi asked.

"Master Yue, Chen Xi is my brother. Don't deceive us," Duanmu Ze said with a smile, his voice carrying a hint of warning.

Yue Qi naturally understood and solemnly said to Chen Xi, "If estimated in terms of spirit liquid, these over a hundred thousand materials should be worth no less than five million pounds of spirit liquid."

Five million pounds!

Du Qingxi and the others were stunned. These low-grade spiritual materials could actually be exchanged for no less than five million pounds of spirit liquid?

It was well known that cultivators below the Purple Mansion stage could only use spirit stones and spirit jade for cultivation or to purchase necessary items, while those above the Purple Mansion stage used spirit liquid as the currency to measure the value of treasures.

Five million pounds of spirit liquid was enough to exchange for hundreds of top-grade yellow-stage magical treasures or a dozen mystic-stage magical treasures!

The highest-grade weapon in Du Qingxi and the others' possession was only a top-grade yellow-stage magical treasure. Hearing the astronomical figure reported by Yue Qi, they were all greatly shocked.

"Five million pounds?" Chen Xi was also amazed, but he kept his expression neutral and said, "Master Yue, what do you mean by 'no less than five million pounds'? Can't you determine the exact value?"

Yue Qi nodded. "This is a huge order, and I dare not rashly give a price. Please wait a moment while I consult with the other executives. I will come back to see you."

With that, Yue Qi hurriedly left.

...

At the top of the Treasure Tower.

The Treasure Tower was the tallest building in Azure Sea City, with its top reaching ten thousand feet high, like a pillar standing under the stars. Standing there, the bright stars, as big as fists, seemed within reach.

At this moment, Yue Qi stood respectfully in the room, facing a soft couch where a graceful and beautiful woman lay on her side.

She had phoenix-like eyes, a clear and beautiful face, skin as smooth as congealed fat, and black hair like clouds flowing down. Lying on the couch, her slender figure was perfectly outlined, exuding a seductive charm.

If Duanmu Ze were here, he would definitely recognize this woman. She was the owner of the Azure Sea City Treasure Tower, Lady Shuihua!

It was said that Lady Shuihua was a princess of the Great Chu Dynasty, with royal blood. Her status was incomparably noble, and her cultivation was unfathomable. In Azure Sea City, almost no one dared to show her disrespect, and even in the entire Southern Border, Lady Shuihua's status was extremely exalted.

"Nine out of ten of these materials disappeared a thousand years ago?" Lady Shuihua frowned and said, "But this doesn't seem particularly surprising, does it? Did you come to see me just for this?"

Her voice was hoarse but carried an indescribable magnetism, like a cat's claws scratching the heart, making one involuntarily have strange thoughts and impulses.

However, Yue Qi trembled, seemingly extremely afraid of this beautiful woman. He quickly said, "Madam, these materials are valuable, but not particularly so. What I suspect is that if he has these extinct low-grade materials, might he also have some extremely rare materials that no longer exist in the world?"

Lady Shuihua hummed, her phoenix-like eyes showing a hint of thought. After a while, she suddenly asked, "Have you found out his background?"

"He is named Chen Xi and is likely a Purple Mansion cultivator. I don't know much else. Oh, right, he came with the young master of the Duanmu family," Yue Qi answered.

"Duanmu family?" Lady Shuihua thought for a moment and instructed, "Give him six million pounds of spirit liquid and present him with our Treasure Tower's Purple Gold Treasure Token. Cultivate a good relationship with him."

Yue Qi was stunned, speechless.

The Treasure Tower issued tokens to VIPs, with five levels: bronze, silver, gold, purple gold, and purple crystal. With these tokens, one could receive the best service at any Treasure Tower in the Great Chu Dynasty and get the best prices when purchasing treasures.

However, the conditions for issuing tokens were extremely strict. Even a bronze token required a certain status and position to obtain.

According to Yue Qi's knowledge, purple gold tokens were generally given to clan leaders, sect leaders, or cultivators who had reached the Two Instruments Golden Core realm. Their value was second only to the highest-level purple crystal Treasure Token!

The owners of purple crystal Treasure Tokens in the entire Great Chu Dynasty numbered only a few dozen, and their status, position, and strength were at the pinnacle, far beyond what ordinary people could reach. They were all powerful figures who could turn the tide with a single hand.

Even the city lord of Azure Sea City had only one purple gold Treasure Token.

At this moment, hearing that Lady Shuihua was going to give Chen Xi a purple gold Treasure Token, Yue Qi's shock was indescribable, and he was lost in thought.

"What's so surprising?" Lady Shuihua said calmly, "It's just a purple gold Treasure Token. If no one uses it, it's just a piece of scrap metal."

Yue Qi hesitated, "But..."

"Leave. I will be returning to Brocade City in a while. Before that, find out everything you can about this Chen Xi and report back to me," Lady Shuihua lazily waved her hand.

"Yes," Yue Qi, full of doubts, turned and left.

After Yue Qi left, Lady Shuihua pondered and murmured, "Chen Xi, you must be the remnant of the Chen family that was wiped out by those people. Your mother is quite a remarkable person. How interesting. I'll cultivate a good relationship with you and see if you can survive..."

Her voice grew softer and lower, like a breeze, fading away in the luxurious, empty room.

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"Six million pounds of spirit liquid!"

"Purple Gold Treasure Token!"

Du Qingxi and the others almost couldn't believe their ears and eyes, staring at Chen Xi as if he were a monster.

Even in their powerful families, six million pounds of spirit liquid was a huge sum, but compared to the Purple Gold Treasure Token, it had a greater impact. After all, even in their powerful families, the number of people who owned a Purple Gold Treasure Token was very few!

Seeing this, Yue Qi also sighed. He really couldn't understand why Lady Shuihua would do this, not only raising the price significantly but also giving a Purple Gold Treasure Token!

Could it be just because of these materials?

Definitely not!

Yue Qi didn't believe that the shrewd Lady Shuihua would do something so foolish. There must be some hidden reason.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Chen Xi again. Could this guy be hiding some earth-shattering secret?

Chen Xi, however, didn't have so many thoughts. He came to the Treasure Tower for two reasons: to sell these materials that were useless to him and to buy a sword formation and some magical treasures to enhance his strength.

He needed the sword formation to work with the eight Mystic Yin Flying Swords.

He needed the magical treasures to further enhance his strength. After all, although the Metal Sword Bamboo was sharp, it was still just a material for a magical treasure that hadn't been refined, and its power was far from fully realized.

"Unfortunately, time is short. I have to leave Azure Sea City tomorrow. If I have the chance, I will definitely invite a great treasure refiner to refine this Metal Sword Bamboo for me. Before then, I should use it less to avoid attracting evil intentions if someone sees it."

Chen Xi thought to himself. Compared to demons, human cultivators were more ruthless and cunning, and he had to be cautious to avoid being killed and having his treasures stolen.

"Master Yue, does the Treasure Tower sell sword formation diagrams?" Chen Xi couldn't stand Du Qingxi's strange looks and asked directly.

"Uh," Yue Qi, as if waking from a dream, nodded and said, "Of course!" He waved his sleeve, and a jade book with swirling mist flew into Chen Xi's hand.

"This is our Treasure Tower's Myriad Phenomena Book, named for its comprehensive content. It contains all the rare treasures we sell, with at least a thousand types of sword formation diagrams, all of which are high-quality. Please take a look and see if there's anything you like."

Talking about his own business, Yue Qi looked proud.

Myriad Phenomena Book?

Chen Xi opened the jade book and, upon browsing, was instantly amazed.