However, Ye Feng is now a martial arts master in the extraordinary realm. When he unleashes his full strength, he is comparable to a living saint. He not only possesses the Thunderous Strike, a tenth-grade perfected weapon, but also the Golden Jade Exquisite Pagoda, a ninth-grade magic treasure.

Therefore, these fine items at the martial arts market naturally didn't catch Ye Feng's eye.

However, as they walked, the night breeze stopped.

Not far ahead, there was a very impressive-looking shop, with many people going in and out.

Above the shop's entrance hangs a plaque with three large, elegant characters: "Baiyuantang" (meaning "Hundred Yuan Hall").

Night Breeze's face showed curiosity.

Is it because everything in this shop is only 100 yuan that it's called 100 Yuan Hall?

No, there are only two kinds of currency in the Five Elements World: mortals use gold and silver, while martial artists use spirit stones. There is no way there could be a currency with the unit "yuan".

Fang Bingling smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, you're interested in Baiyuan Hall? Baiyuan Hall is the largest merchant guild in Fengyuan City, and they really have a lot of good stuff there. Spirit pills, magical artifacts, all kinds of materials, you name it. If you have enough spirit stones, you can even have Baiyuan Hall's weapon refiners custom-make magical artifacts!"

"The founder of Baiyuantang was Mr. Li Baiyuan, who lived two hundred years ago. Mr. Li Baiyuan was the most famous alchemist in Fengyuan City two hundred years ago. However, he has passed away long ago. The current leaders of Baiyuantang are Mr. Li Baiyuan's descendants."

Night Breeze then said, "Alright, let's go in and take a look."

After saying that, Ye Feng and Fang Bingling strode over and entered Baiyuantang.

The lobby on the first floor of Baiyuantang was bustling with activity, with many independent cultivators strolling around, searching for the elixirs or magical artifacts they needed.

The elixirs and magical artifacts in the lobby on the first floor are of relatively low grade, mostly first or second grade.

Just then, a maid came towards them, and Ye Feng stopped her and asked, "Do you only have first and second-grade spiritual pills and artifacts here?"

The maid paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sir, you must be from out of town. As everyone knows, our Baiyuan Hall has elixirs and magical artifacts ranging from grade one to grade six, and occasionally even grade seven and grade eight. However, the higher grades of elixirs and magical artifacts are all upstairs."

“Then take us upstairs,” Ye Feng nodded.

"Well... alright, please follow me."

The maid led the way, guiding Ye Feng and Fang Bingling to the staircase leading to the second floor.

But when they got there, the maid stopped and pointed to a large rock next to the staircase, saying, "Sir, not everyone is qualified to go upstairs. If you want to go upstairs, you must prove your strength. Do you see this Earth Stone? As long as you don't use any martial arts techniques, but only leave a clear mark on it with your true energy, you and the young lady beside you can naturally go upstairs."

Night Breeze's face showed a look of sudden realization.

Earth Stone is not a material for refining weapons. It is very sturdy and not rare. It is generally used as the base of large-scale formations.

Leaving a mark on this Earthly Stone without using any magical artifacts or martial arts techniques, relying solely on one's true energy, is indeed quite difficult.

Only martial artists whose strength has reached the Separation and Union Realm can probably do this!

The fact that Baiyuantang placed a large stone here to screen qualified guests for going upstairs is indeed very clever.

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Night Wind said with a smile, and then walked up to the Earth Stone.

"Look, someone's trying to go upstairs!"

"Not just anyone can leave a mark on the Earth Stone!"

"This kid looks so young, yet he's so arrogant and conceited. He's really young and impetuous!"

He's about to embarrass himself!

The people around were originally looking around, searching for the elixir or magical artifact they wanted.

But after seeing Ye Feng's actions, they were immediately drawn over, forming a circle around him to watch and discuss the matter.

Ye Feng naturally heard what these people said, but he didn't care and didn't take it to heart at all.

Fang Bingling got annoyed and put her hands on her hips, shouting, "Stop talking nonsense! Mr. Ye is very powerful; he can definitely leave a mark on this Earthly Stone!"

"This little girl is really sharp-tongued!"

"Wait until that guy makes a fool of himself, then let's see what you have to say!"

Everyone around burst into laughter, completely disbelieving that Ye Feng could do it.

At that moment, Ye Feng had already made his move.

Ye Feng raised his right hand, and a ball of golden-red Dragon Emperor True Qi immediately condensed in his palm.

The next moment, Ye Feng unleashed his true energy.

Bang!

With a muffled thud, the true energy struck the Earth Stone, but left no mark.

A few seconds of silence followed, then bursts of laughter erupted.

"Little girl, did you see that? He didn't leave a single trace!"

"Weren't you shouting loudly just now? Keep shouting!"

"Haha, how embarrassing!"

The people around her laughed and mocked her, which made Fang Bingling extremely angry.

Fang Bingling was angry, disappointed, and deeply confused.

This isn't right, this shouldn't be happening!

Mr. Ye is clearly a martial artist of the Transcendent Realm, so how could he be unable to leave a mark on this Earthly Stone?

It's something you can do once you reach the Separation and Union Realm!

Could it be that Baiyuantang is deliberately making things difficult, and what they've put here isn't Earth Stone at all, but some kind of more durable refining material?

Fang Bingling was still lost in thought when she suddenly remembered something with a click.

The next moment, the Earth Stone shattered in full view of everyone, turning into a pile of rubble!

The largest of the broken stones was no larger than a walnut, while the smallest turned directly into gravel.

Then the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Everyone stared at Ye Feng in shock, finding it hard to believe what they were seeing.

"May I go upstairs now?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.

The maid of Baiyuantang stared blankly at the Dichen Stone, which had turned into a pile of rubble, and it took her a while to finally come to her senses.

"Yes, yes, of course you can come upstairs, please follow me!" the maid said hurriedly, casting a respectful glance at Ye Feng.

Fang Bingling laughed excitedly, crossed her arms, and shouted to the onlookers, "What did you just say? Keep talking! Why are you all mute?"

The onlookers all lowered their heads in shame, and not one dared to utter a single sarcastic remark.

Ye Feng grabbed Fang Bingling's hand and pulled her upstairs, saying, "Why bother with those petty people? You can't be so shallow."

"Understood, Mr. Ye." Fang Bingling nodded with a smile.

Ye Feng and Fang Bingling followed the maid to the second floor of Baiyuantang.

The number of elixirs and magical artifacts displayed in the cabinets on the second floor of Baiyuantang is much smaller than that in the lobby on the first floor.