Chapter 22

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Chapter 22: The Opening of the Spiritual Pill Conference

Beneath the black robe, Zhou Luo only showed a pair of starry eyes; he made straight for a shop.

Inside the shop, the boss was taking stock of goods. When he sensed someone entering, he immediately greeted with a smile: "What does this guest want to buy?"

"I’ve come to sell things." A hoarse voice drifted from under the black robe.

The boss’s smile paused; a glimmer of light flickered in his eyes, then he recovered his smile instantly.

"Sit."

He stepped sideways to gesture an invitation.

Zhou Luo moved past him and sat down on that jade-inlaid chair.

Just as he settled, the boss casually sat opposite.

Those shrewd eyes examined him carefully: "What does the guest intend to sell?"

Zhou Luo said nothing, merely extending a hand to produce a jade bottle and place it on the table.

The boss squinted his eyes.

He noted that the hand appeared very young.

He took the jade bottle, opened it, and a lightly fragrant aroma of potion spread outward.

The boss sniffed it: "Good stuff."

Having said that, he spilled the spiritual potion inside onto his palm.

There were five potions in total, all differing in color and efficacy.

"Are these all top-level first-level spiritual potions?"

After all, the boss was worldly-wise; although not a Pill Master, he still had some knowledge of spiritual potions. Plus, these spiritual potions were largely common in circulation, making them easy to identify.

Zhou Luo nodded.

Then, the boss observed those five spiritual potions thoroughly, eventually placing them back into the jade bottle cautiously.

"One potion for ten spiritual stones."

Finally, he gave his bid.

In the market, top-level first-level spiritual potions typically cost around fifteen spiritual stones; this price was far from low.

"Deal." Zhou Luo said decisively.

At this point, the boss spoke meaningfully: "The guest must have other spiritual potions on you."

Zhou Luo remained silent.

The boss laughed and said: "Rest assured, guest, this shop’s prices are certainly fair and will absolutely protect your privacy."

After a lengthy pause, Zhou Luo took out another three spiritual potions and laid them on the table—still top-level first-level.

The boss’s eyes brightened; he swiftly gathered them up and tucked them into the jade bottle.

"Please wait a moment."

Promptly, he stood up and hurried toward the backstage.

After a short while, he placed a pouch on the table. "Please count it."

Zhou Luo cast a glance over the spiritual stones inside the pouch. After confirming, he stood up and prepared to leave.

The shopkeeper suddenly called out to him. "Esteemed customer, if you ever possess spiritual pills of such quality in the future, please consider our humble shop."

"Hmm," Zhou Luo acknowledged with a hum and departed.

Shortly after he left, an elderly man in a dark green robe emerged from the back area.

The shopkeeper instantly assumed a deferential posture, inquiring respectfully, "Elder Yun, what are your thoughts?"

"A little fellow at Qi Refinement level two. Most likely encountered some fortuitous opportunity," the old man remarked calmly.

"Should we have him followed?" the shopkeeper asked.

The elder pondered briefly. "It wouldn’t hurt to observe. See where exactly he comes from."

"Understood," the shopkeeper nodded.

Meanwhile, after leaving the shop, Zhou Luo visited several other stores. Following his original plan, he sold all the spiritual pills he had refined, one by one.

In the end, he acquired over two hundred ordinary spiritual stones. After deducting costs, his profit was two hundred and three spiritual stones.

No wonder Pill Masters ranked among the highest esteemed practitioners within the hundred skills of cultivation, revered by so many. This speed of earning simply couldn’t be matched by other crafts.

However, those nearly two hundred spiritual stones hadn’t even been warmed in his possession before he had reluctantly relinquished a portion. Trapped within his clan, procuring top-level first-grade medicinal ingredients had been impossible. Now, having finally escaped the estate, he naturally seized the chance to acquire a batch.

Compared to high-grade first-level herbs, the price of top-grade ingredients soared to nearly double. Yet, driven by the need for more life-saving measures, Zhou Luo clenched his teeth and spent over eighty spiritual stones to purchase a stock of the finest herbs. Given his current ability, this batch would yield at least a dozen spiritual pills.

With all tasks completed, Zhou Luo finally departed the market.

As he left, he remained utterly unaware that he had caught someone’s eye.

These individuals, hidden in the shadows, trailed him soundlessly all the way to the Tian Xia Restaurant. When they saw him head straight for the tenth floor, the followers immediately gave up.

For everyone knew this rule. Only members of the long-life families were permitted to reside on the tenth floor of the Tian Xia Restaurant. Realizing Zhou Luo hailed from such a lineage, they retreated without hesitation.

Once back in his room, Zhou Luo placed the pouch of medicinal herbs directly into the backpack section of his system interface. This was a newly discovered feature — it functioned as a storage space, allowing him to conceal items that couldn’t be revealed, retrieving them only when needed.

Having successfully sold high-grade first-grade spiritual pills and finally acquired the top-grade ingredients he desired, Zhou Luo remained sequestered within his room for the following days.

Fifteen days had passed in the blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, Lin Zhi Shou was already at the entrance, and Zhou Luo and Lin Nian followed him as they left Tian Xia Restaurant.

This time, the venue for the Spiritual Pill Conference was in the Li Family’s building.

The three of them arrived at that jade-made gate of the Li Family.

At the entrance, cultivators were strictly inspecting everyone who entered the Li Family.

Of course, due to their status as a long-life family, they entered smoothly into the Li Family’s building without undergoing inspection.

"This way, please."

As soon as they entered, a cultivator dressed in Li Family attire politely guided them.

Like the Lin Family, the Li Family’s buildings were equally magnificent and grand.

The three of them walked along a stone-paved path, passed through a long corridor, and appeared in front of a black building.

This was the base for this Spiritual Pill Conference.

Inside the building, there was an extremely vast hall.

Zhou Luo glanced around; this was at least as big as half a football field.

Inside the hall, curtains fluttered gently, rows of crimson wooden tables were placed on both sides with various spiritual foods on them, and sat many cultivators with reserved expressions.

These cultivators were Pill Masters from various places.

The original purpose of the Spiritual Pill Conference was to select promising young talent from all corners of the world to enter the Immortal Sect for study.

For those small factions or independent Pill Masters, this was an excellent opportunity.

If they could truly enter the Immortal Sect for study, it would bring them immense benefits.

Apart from these Pill Masters, further inside, they could see five areas that were partitioned off at the front.

This was precisely the seating area for the Five Great Long-Life Families.

At this moment, some people were already seated there.

Lin Zhi Shou walked into the center with a proud expression, instantly attracting the attention of countless people.

When they saw the emblem representing the Maple Leaf of the Lin Family, a respectful expression appeared on everyone’s face.

Feeling those reverent gazes, Zhou Luo also unconsciously straightened his chest.

The three of them went straight to the front and sat down in the area belonging to the Lin Family.

"Brother Zhi Shou, it’s been a long time."

As soon as they sat down, an elder next to them performed a salute.

The other party was the Wang Family of Qing Cheng, also a long-life family.

Lin Zhi Shou returned the salute, swept his gaze over the five juniors of the Wang Family, smiled, and said, "It seems that this year the Wang Family will shine brilliantly."

"Brother Zhi Shou, you jest," that elder of the Wang Family said modestly.

But it was obvious that the Wang Family was still far ahead of the Lin Family in terms of the potential of the younger generation.

At that very moment, another group of people emerged from outside.

This was precisely the younger generation of the Lu Family, led by Lu Chen.