Chapter 134: Big Profit Trading Pill for Formation—Clothing and Ore Gained
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Yu Xian looked at the middle-aged cultivator surnamed Li and nodded with a smile. “Fellow Daoist, please allow me to inspect the formation. If it’s just a common first- or second-rank formation, then…”
Li immediately laughed and waved his hand. “No need to worry, fellow Daoist. How could I possibly use such low-grade trash to trade for a fourth-rank treasure pill? Please, take a look.”
As he spoke, he flipped his hand and took out a set of formation equipment.
The formation consisted of eight small green flags. Each flag was a third-rank high-grade magic treasure, and together they formed a complete formation. Its value was certainly comparable to a mid-fourth-rank magic treasure.
This formation was called the Eight-Cloud Forbidden Air Formation. It not only offered decent defense but also excelled at concealing aura. Within this array, not a single whiff of medicinal fragrance could leak out—perfect for safe pill concoction. Even if attacked by a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, the formation could hold for at least thirty breaths.
Yu Xian examined it and showed a satisfied expression. “This is an excellent formation. Trading it for my Purple Jade Pill is more than fair. I’d say I’m the one profiting here—I’m willing to make the exchange.”
Li Yuan beamed. “Hahaha, fellow Daoist is forthright. I, Li Yuan, consider this an auspicious meeting with you.”
Yu Xian replied with a light smile. “Likewise.”
The two simultaneously waved their hands. The Purple Jade Pill and the Eight-Cloud Forbidden Air Formation crossed paths and landed in each other’s hands.
Yu Xian sent his spiritual energy into the formation. The imprint left by Li Yuan was already erased. Yu Xian quickly engraved his own spiritual imprint and fully refined it.
The eight flags spun in the air, and with his spiritual sense, he grasped the full depth of the formation’s intricacies.
It was indeed a top-tier third-rank formation, with superb aura-blocking and solid defensive ability—well worth the Purple Jade Pill.
Meanwhile, Li Yuan grinned from ear to ear. With this pill, his chances of breaking through to peak Foundation Establishment greatly improved.
He already possessed a better general-purpose formation, so this specialized aura-blocking one was dispensable. To him, it was a great trade.
This was the benefit of bartering—both parties got what they wanted without middlemen skimming off the top, unlike in shops that often exploit buyers and sellers alike.
Now that the pill was in Li Yuan’s hands, most of the greed in the room dissipated—no one would dare make a move on him lightly.
Only Wang Teng’s eyes briefly darkened before he smiled again. “Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Li. With this pill, your breakthrough is surely near.”
Li Yuan chuckled. “Many thanks for your kind words.”
Wang Teng exhaled and resumed smiling. “Very well, let’s continue trading.”
With the pill gone, the rest of the cultivators turned their attention back to exchanging treasures, pills, artifacts, and oddities.
Yu Xian calmly stowed away his new formation and walked over to Wang Teng.
Wang Teng was browsing the wares when he noticed Yu Xian’s approach. He raised a brow. “Oh? Fellow Daoist Yu, have you taken a liking to something?”
Yu Xian smiled. “Yes. I find this Cloudweave Robe and this ore quite appealing. Would you be willing to part with them?”
Wang Teng’s expression shifted. “Since I’ve put them on display, I’m willing to trade, of course. But Fellow Daoist, you no longer have the Purple Jade Pill—what will you offer in exchange?”
He explained with a laugh, “This Cloudweave Robe is crafted from rare third-rank Cloud Fabric. It’s a defensive robe that doubles as actual clothing—fireproof, waterproof, excellent in quality. And this ore, while I don’t know its exact name, is definitely a fourth-rank material. I hope you’re not thinking of taking advantage.”
Yu Xian shook his head. “Of course not. I truly want both items. I offer 100,000 spirit stones, and…”
He grew solemn. “…I will refine pills for you three times, for free. How does that sound?”
Wang Teng narrowed his eyes. “Guaranteed success?”
Yu Xian calmly replied, “Even the Pill God wouldn’t dare say that. But I can confidently say I have a 70–80% chance of success with fourth-rank pills. If Fellow Daoist doesn’t trust me, then there’s nothing more to say.”
Wang Teng studied him carefully. Yu Xian’s expression was steady, and his eyes were filled with unshakable confidence—something Wang Teng had never seen in Jiang Shanyu.
A fourth-rank pill… was it really that easy?
After a moment’s thought, Wang Teng laughed heartily. “Very well, I accept!”
To him, the cost of pill materials was negligible. Even if the attempts failed, the loss would be minor. But if they succeeded, the return would be worth several times more.
Yu Xian smiled. “You’re straightforward, Fellow Daoist. Before the ruins open, you may approach me at any time to refine the pills. You’ll just need to provide a quiet location.”
“That’s easy.”
Wang Teng was delighted—this was an unexpected boon. Three fourth-rank pills would bring him much closer to the Core Formation stage!
He pushed the robe and ore toward Yu Xian. “Forget the 100,000 spirit stones. I’ll consider it a gift of friendship—take them!”
Yu Xian was briefly stunned by the gesture.
Such generosity came with strings attached—if he accepted, he’d owe a large favor.
But then again, he never treated pill refinement as something to be done carelessly, and he had no need for this favor. The three free pill refinements would more than repay the items’ value.
So he smiled. “Fellow Daoist, do you take me for someone shady? The agreed price is the agreed price. Please accept the spirit stones, or I’ll take nothing.”
He handed over a pouch containing medium-grade spirit stones worth 100,000.
Wang Teng saw that Yu Xian was serious, and after a moment’s thought, smiled. “Very well. You’re an upright man—I respect that.”
He accepted the pouch and returned the storage bag.
Yu Xian then collected the Cloudweave Robe and the ore.
The robe wasn’t nearly as strong defensively as his Spirit Shield, but it was soft, cloud-like, and most importantly—it was an actual garment.
When his body erupted with full Foundation-level strength, ordinary clothes would tear. This robe, however, could withstand it.
He had searched far and wide for such a thing—even high-end shops didn’t stock functional men’s robes like this. They were either armor, inner vests, or simply women’s garments.
Thus, this robe was perfect for his needs.
Wang Teng took the payment and returned the bag. “Fellow Daoist, stay behind after the meeting. I have a few more things to discuss.”
“Understood.”
Yu Xian nodded and returned to his seat.
Now that he had secured a high-grade aura-blocking formation and a suitable robe, Yu Xian was satisfied.
Unless someone brought out another incredible item, he had no more interest in this trade meet.
So he closed his eyes and rested.
The meeting continued for quite some time.
First, bartering.
Then, trade via spirit stones.
Next, some began listing their specific needs, hoping someone else could provide.
This whole exchange lasted nearly half an hour before coming to a close.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators bid farewell and began to leave.
Yu Xian remained seated.
Jiang Shanyu and Zhou Zong glanced back, curious. “Fellow Daoist, why aren’t you leaving?”
Yu Xian smiled. “You two go on ahead. I still have some matters to discuss with Fellow Daoist Wang.”
The nearby cultivators all took note.
Clearly, this rising alchemist had already built a relationship with Wang Teng—likely during the deal over the robe and ore.
So be it… they’d just have to try winning him over later.
