Chapter 32: The Transaction

In the following days, besides being in the Dream Space, Wang Lin was busy storing snow water. If he hadn't been worried about Spiritual Qi overflowing, he would have used large vats as containers long ago. Now, he could only use Gourds. Fortunately, he had enough Gourds, accumulating hundreds of small Gourds within a few days. He calculated that the snow water in these Gourds should be enough for him to use in the dream realm for a long time.

After storing these Gourds, Wang Lin began to Cultivate. Although the spring water's effect had somewhat diminished, it hadn't completely失效, and could still be used.

Ten days passed in a flash. During these ten days, the amount of spring water Wang Lin drank far exceeded his usual intake. Fortunately, this spring water would immediately decompose into Spiritual Qi in his body after consumption; otherwise, his stomach would not have been able to hold so much liquid.

The second layer of the Qi Condensation Stage required several times more Spiritual Qi than the first layer. Up until now, Wang Lin had actually Cultivated for more than nine months in the Dream Space.

If it had been the first layer before, with nine months of continuous cultivation and an extremely abundant supply of Spiritual Qi, he would have achieved some minor success. But now, although he felt that the Spiritual Qi in his body had increased significantly, it still hadn't reached a satisfactory level.

This day was the agreed-upon date with Wang Hao. Wang Lin did not enter the dream realm to Cultivate, but quietly waited for the other party to arrive. At midnight, heavy snow began to fall outside again, and Wang Hao's figure appeared in Wang Lin's Divine Sense.

Not long after, Wang Hao pushed the door open, but did not step inside. He urgently said, "My master's Alchemy delayed me. I barely managed to get out. Hurry, the trade fair is about to begin."

With that, he hurriedly walked out, and Wang Lin immediately followed.

The two walked on the accumulated snow for a short while within the School, then exited the School and followed the mountain path deeper into the mountains.

At this time, the road was extremely slippery, and Wang Hao dared not walk fast, proceeding cautiously. He shivered and muttered under his breath, "This damn weather, with such heavy snow. If I fall into the mountain ravine, I'll become a ghost and still demand justice."

Wang Lin's body was light now, so he didn't feel the same way. On the contrary, he thought this weather was excellent; after the trade fair, he should be able to accumulate a lot more snow water.

After walking for a while, Wang Hao stopped, turned around, and mysteriously handed Wang Lin a green Medicinal Pill, whispering, "We're almost there. I came here a few days ago, and it's just a few more turns. Let's take the Medicinal Pill first so no one recognizes us."

After speaking, he took out another identical Medicinal Pill, threw it into his mouth, and a dense black mist rapidly spread out from his body, enveloping him completely. A hoarse voice came from within the mist: "How is it? Can you tell who I am?"

Wang Lin swept it with his Divine Sense and found that it was like sinking into mud, impossible to penetrate. Only then did he feel a little relieved, and laughed, "This Medicinal Pill is truly miraculous!" With that, he threw the Medicinal Pill into his mouth, and the same scene occurred.

The two black misty figures quickly walked deeper. After several turns, an open space appeared at the end of the small path.

The open space was large, densely packed with dozens of black figures identical to Wang Lin and the other person, all silent.

After Wang Lin and the other person arrived, they found an empty spot and stood there motionless.

Not long after, seeing that no one else was coming, one person stepped forward first, cleared his throat, and hoarsely said, "Time's up. I'll still be presiding this time. The rules are the same as before, I'll go first." With that, he took out a small silver Flying Sword and continued, "This Flying Sword is not from the School's Sword Spirit Pavilion. I obtained it by chance, and its power is decent. I only want Immortal Talismans, 500 of them!"

Among the crowd, those who were together discussed amongst themselves. After waiting for a long time, one person stepped forward and, without a word, took out 500 Immortal Talismans, completing the transaction with the other party.

At this moment, another person spoke, "I have a low-grade Jade Talisman here that can unleash three Spells similar to Earth Split. I only want ten Spirit Seizing Pills in exchange." He took out a crystal-clear jade pendant, flashed it in front of him, and then put it away.

"I'll trade with you!" someone not far from Wang Lin immediately said, about to step forward, when another person quickly said, "I'll offer 12 Spirit Seizing Pills for this Jade Talisman!"

The previous person hesitated slightly, glared fiercely at the other party, and said nothing more, believing that ten pills was already the limit.

Afterward, everyone successively came forward to take out their items, and the scene gradually became lively. Occasionally, several people would even compete for an item, with the highest bidder ultimately winning.

"I have a Spell here that can be Cultivated at Qi Condensation Stage two. It can temporarily conceal one's cultivation. Unless one is in the Foundation Establishment Stage, it cannot be detected. I know this item is a bit of a 'chicken rib' and not very useful. I only want ten… five Spirit Seizing Pills." The speaker's tone was hesitant and faltering.

Everyone scoffed. Such a Spell was completely useless. Inner Sect Disciples relied entirely on their cultivation to speak; the higher the cultivation, the better the treatment. Who would be idle enough to deliberately hide their cultivation? If this Spell could permanently hide one's cultivation, then it would be fine, but it was only temporary, and especially expensive at five Spirit Seizing Pills.

Seeing that no one was interested, the speaker sighed and was about to put it away. At this moment, Wang Lin suddenly took a step forward and said in a low voice, "Five Spirit Seizing Pills, I'll take it!"

The other party was stunned, then immediately delighted, and quickly went forward to complete the transaction.

Holding the Jade Slip that recorded the Spell, Wang Lin was startled. He had never seen such a thing. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, the incantations related to this Spell immediately surged into his mind.

This item was not very useful to others, but for him, it was greatly useful, even though it could only temporarily conceal cultivation and was not perfect.

At this moment, another person walked out, his voice hoarse but his demeanor quite high, saying proudly, "One Creation Pill. Those who want it, bid yourselves!"

Wang Hao immediately became excited and quickly said, "20 Spirit Seizing Pills!"

"1000 Immortal Talismans, plus one Flying Sword!"

"2000 Immortal Talismans!"

"30 Spirit Seizing Pills, plus 500 Immortal Talismans."

"One low-grade Jade Talisman, one Flying Sword, ten Spirit Seizing Pills, 500 Immortal Talismans!"

Everyone shouted bids loudly, clearly attaching great importance to this Creation Pill. Wang Lin learned from Wang Hao that this Creation Pill was a very precious medicine. After taking it, its effects would remain in the body for two months. During these two months, a cultivator's speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi would increase several times, making it the preferred choice for many Inner Sect Disciples to advance to the next layer of their Qi Condensation Stage.

This item was extremely precious even within the School. Each Disciple normally only had two opportunities in their lifetime to obtain it: one pill when promoted to Black Robe, and two pills when promoted to Purple Robe.