Chapter 905: Inflicting a Thousand Damage on the Enemy, and a Thousand on Oneself

Even when facing the leader of the Wood Clan, Qi Yuan remained calm, neither humble nor arrogant, completely unafraid that the other party would turn hostile and refuse to recognize him.

He had already told Mu Qingqing beforehand that he possessed a Personal Space for storing items and had demonstrated it several times; this Young Priestess would definitely be convinced beyond a doubt.

This meant that even if the Wood Clan grew greedy, they would have no way to obtain the Insecticide by killing him and looting his treasures.

After all, a Personal Space was not like a Storage Pouch. Even if Qi Yuan died, the things inside would most likely be annihilated along with the space; the concept of "dropping loot" after death simply didn't exist.

Even if the Wood Clan forced him to hand over the goods, they would at most obtain a mere ninety-eight bottles of Insecticide. The consequence would be a complete breakdown of relations, and their supply of Insecticide would never be replenished.

After all, Insecticide was a one-time consumable; every bottle used was one fewer. Unless the Wood-Devouring Insects were completely extinct, these stocks would be exhausted within a few years.

Once they lost Qi Yuan, the sole channel for selling Insecticide, the Wood Clan could expect to continue suffering from the insect plague in the future.

Although the Wood Clan could gamble on being able to force the manufacturing formula for the Insecticide out of a certain someone, the risks and uncertainties involved were far too great.

If that person didn't know the formula either, wouldn't the Wood Clan be left high and dry?

After all, there was no rule stating that a merchant selling Insecticide must know how to manufacture it. What if he was just a middleman?

Furthermore, the Dao within the Great Void was nearly solidified. One could not perform soul-searching, nor read others' memories, and even Dao oaths would have no effect whatsoever.

Without these supernatural means, the rules of the game from the Cultivation World simply didn't apply here.

In a place like the Great Void where one could not Cultivate, the so-called powerful figures were merely ordinary beings with special abilities; they did not possess the various treacherous techniques of a Cultivator.

Therefore, Qi Yuan believed that as long as the Wood Clan leader before him wasn't a short-sighted fool, they were unlikely to act rashly. Instead, they would do everything to win him over.

Thus, he was now emboldened, determined to make a tidy profit…

As expected, facing Qi Yuan's conditions, the Wood Clan High Priestess narrowed her eyes slightly and took a deep look at him before finally nodding and saying:

"Our Wood Clan does indeed possess some treasures with special effects. If used properly, they are enough to ensure your self-preservation in most situations."

"Once Qingqing brings the items over, you may choose as you wish…"

Then, she gave a few instructions to Mu Qingqing, who immediately left to carry out the order, clearly going to fetch the exchange items.

Before long, Mu Qingqing was seen returning in a hurry, followed by a line of graceful Wood Clan maidens, each holding a tray in her hands.

As Qi Yuan's gaze followed, Mu Qingqing's lips curled up, and she pointed at the first tray with a serious expression, saying:

"Shopkeeper Chen, please look. These are the buds of the Spirit-Dazing Flower. When you encounter an enemy, as long as you scatter the pollen inside, you can cause any enemy to fall into a coma."

At this point, she didn't forget to add:

"Not long ago, it was because you inhaled the pollen of the Spirit-Dazing Flower that you were captured alive by me…"

Hearing this, Qi Yuan's face couldn't help but darken, feeling somewhat offended.

Although this woman was mostly emphasizing the power of the Spirit-Dazing Flower, as the victim, it still sounded a bit strange to him.

Looking at those few delicate flower buds, he suppressed his annoyance and nodded, saying:

"It's acceptable, but what I want to ask is, do you have a specific antidote? If not, wouldn't I likely fall victim to it myself when I use it?"

Truth be told, although the Spirit-Dazing Flowers on the tray looked unremarkable, their effect was indeed outstanding.

Setting aside him, the primary victim, even Xia Hanjun was greatly affected after Mu Qingqing used the Spirit-Dazing Flower and eventually had to flee, which showed the power of this thing.

Of course, having suffered multiple beatings from the illusion star fruit, Qi Yuan had always maintained the utmost vigilance against things that 'inflicted a thousand damage on the enemy and a thousand on oneself'.

If he ended up taking himself down while dealing with an enemy, wouldn't that be a disaster?

The Spirit-Dazing Flower was good, but if it lacked an antidote like the illusion star fruit, This person Qi would rather not have it!

"There is one."

Facing Qi Yuan's inquiry, Mu Qingqing immediately pointed to a small bottle on the tray and said with a smile:

"Don't worry. In addition to these five Spirit-Dazing Flower buds, there is a bottle of specially matched antidote. As long as you consume one drop of the antidote before use, you won't be affected by the pollen."

"Good!"

Hearing that there was an antidote, Qi Yuan was completely relieved and said with a smile:

"I'll take these Spirit-Dazing Flowers. I'll give two bottles of Insecticide for each bud, ten bottles in total. How about it?"

"No problem!"

This price did not exceed the Wood Clan's bottom line. Mu Qingqing agreed readily and pointed to the second tray, saying:

"These are ten wood spirit seeds. Just scatter them on the ground, and each seed can summon a Wood Spirit Puppet."

"The Wood Spirit Puppet possesses immense strength and is unafraid of water or fire. Its power is not at all inferior to our Wood Clan's elite warriors. Once summoned, unless it is destroyed in battle, the Wood Spirit Puppet can last for three days…"

While speaking, she casually picked up a wood spirit seed and threw it onto the ground.

In the next moment, the soil on the ground suddenly churned, and a tiny emerald-green tree sprouted out. It grew rapidly with the wind, soon becoming a massive tree dozens of yards tall.

Immediately after, four thick branches quickly grew from the main trunk, turning into hands and feet… Soon, an imposing Wood Spirit Puppet appeared before Qi Yuan.

Feeling the powerful aura emanating from the Wood Spirit Puppet, Qi Yuan nodded secretly and gave his offer without hesitation:

"Five bottles of Insecticide for one wood spirit seed."

Hearing this price, Mu Qingqing couldn't help but frown slightly, appearing somewhat hesitant.

After asking the High Priestess for instructions, she reluctantly agreed. Then, her expression turned solemn as she stepped forward and picked up a wooden box from the third tray, saying in a grave tone:

"Inside this is a small piece of the Life Tree's Pith. You only need to consume it, and no matter how severe the injury, you can instantly recover as before. Even if you lose a hand or a leg, they can grow back!"

Then, she paused and continued describing:

"More importantly, after consuming this piece of the Life Tree's Pith, there is a chance for the user to awaken an ability…"

Seeming to care deeply about the contents of the box, Mu Qingqing carefully held the wooden box with both hands and opened a small crack.

In the next moment, an extremely dense vitality wafted out from the crack, causing Qi Yuan's spirit to tremble slightly and his eyes to light up instantly.

Although he didn't lack healing Medicinal Pills, all pills lost their effect in the Great Void. If he were injured, he could only endure minor injuries and wait for death from major ones.

If he could trade for this item, it was equivalent to having an extra life.

Not to mention, after consuming the Life Tree's Pith, there was also a chance to awaken an ability…

Faced with these temptations, Qi Yuan was immediately moved and quickly made an offer:

"Twenty bottles of Insecticide, how about it?"

"No!"

Mu Qingqing rejected the offer without hesitation. "Unless you use all your remaining Insecticide plus more goods that interest us as an exchange, or directly provide the formula for the Insecticide."

"Of course, the formula you provide must ensure that our Wood Clan has the ability to manufacture the Insecticide ourselves. Otherwise, this Pith will not be a tradeable item…"

Hearing this, Qi Yuan couldn't help but frown, finally understanding the Wood Clan's little scheme.

The previous two items were just appetizers used to liven up the atmosphere; the real highlight was this piece of Pith.

In the Wood Clan's view, since he could produce a commodity with such stunning effects as the Insecticide, he might have other even more miraculous treasures.

Therefore, the Wood Clan did not hesitate to bring out a treasure as significant as the Life Tree's Pith, all to test whether there were still stocks in his "Personal Space".

As for the manufacturing formula of the Insecticide, it was something the Wood Clan dreamed of, and it was only natural for it to be listed as one of the trading options…

Thinking of this, Qi Yuan had already made a decision. He looked at the Wood Clan leader not far away and asked with a mysterious face:

"High Priestess, I wonder if you have ever heard of… Fertilizer?"