Chapter 289 The Couple Sets Up a Stall 2
Wu Shaogan maintained his almost unchanging polite smile—except when facing his Daoist partner—and remained completely silent.
Zhong Cai smiled warmly and said, "I just happen to have everything that Brother Cui and Brother Zhao need."
This statement may seem like a humble remark, but it's actually not very humble at all.
After all, he "has it all".
The fighting kings all raised their eyebrows, and at the same time, they were even more curious.
Zhao Yuan was very impatient and said somewhat eagerly, "King Zhong Dan, shall we continue?"
Cui Yushou also showed an expectant look on his face.
Both of them felt that since several competitors had already come and gone, it was best to finish quickly and not procrastinate.
Zhong Cai didn't mind. It was just a matter of exchanging resources, so he was fine with it.
Soon, he took out another resource.
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It was a bunch of grape-like fruits, in clusters, with fifty-five grapes in the whole bunch.
Each fruit is deep red with a crystal-clear surface, as if it were carved from jade.
The fruit exudes a faint fragrance, yet within that fragrance, a hint of bloodiness is also faintly discernible.
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Cui Yushou recognized it first and decisively said, "I will take it."
His quick opening remarks attracted the attention of the other fighting kings as well.
Cui Yushou has seen countless treasures, and if even he is so eager to buy them, then they must be good things.
The newly arrived Battle Kings are Zhao Qianyun (Seventh Battle King), Yan Hong'er (Ninth Battle King), and Liu Zhai (Eleventh Battle King).
It was because their rankings were relatively close, and they weren't aggressive enough to rush to observe the battle, that they were able to discover the situation earlier and quickly decide to come and "steal" the items.
Yan Hong'er stared at the "grapes" for a while, then suddenly remembered and blurted out: "Blood Rainbow Grapes?"
As if in response to this statement, Zhong Cai slightly rotated the palm of her hand holding the resources.
The next moment, the fruits shimmered with seven colors, just like a beautiful rainbow.
Upon hearing the words "Blood Rainbow Grapes," Zhao Qianyun and Liu Zhai immediately recognized the name.
If it is, it will also have a significant effect on improving the bloodline of rare beasts.
At the same time, the quality of this string of beads has reached level seven.
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Although the Blood Rainbow Grapes appear to be divided into many individual fruits, in order to truly exert their full medicinal effect, the entire bunch must belong to the same rare beast.
A string of thirty beads is grade five, forty beads is grade six, fifty beads is grade seven, and sixty-six beads is grade eight.
It will grow to a maximum of sixty-six seeds and then stop growing.
This is actually a very special resource, you could say it's a precious medicine, because it has grapevines that can be planted and bear fruit... but the vines need a very special environment, that is, they must grow in a pool full of flesh and blood, absorbing the energy of that flesh and blood to grow.
Without sufficient blood and flesh energy, this vine will not bear fruit, and even if it does, the fruit will not ripen.
If there is enough blood and flesh energy, several more can grow after one string is formed.
The speed of its growth also depends entirely on how much energy it is supplied with.
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Zhong Cai was obtained through a gacha pull; she was drawn back when she was still on the Flying Star Continent.
But since it can be planted, it can't just be used alone.
What was pulled out was a grapevine that looked malnourished, with only a small bunch of very unripe fruit on it.
After Zhong Cai recognized it, he specially selected one of the many small halls and set up a blood pool there.
In this pool, he threw in a considerable amount of low-level savage beast flesh and blood, which came either from hunting by those Dao soldiers or from drawing cards.
With sufficient energy, the grapevines recovered their vitality at a visible speed, and the fruit grew and ripened rapidly.
By controlling the amount of energy in the blood pool, Zhong Cai made dozens of bunches of Blood Rainbow grapes hang on the grapevine—each bunch had few grapes, and most of them were still green and unripe, not easy to ripen.
These Blood Rainbow Grapes are frequently harvested so that Qingyu and Qinghui can consume them regularly to stimulate their blood vessels.
The Blood Rainbow Grape also played a significant role in the successful evolution of the two contracted rare beasts' bloodlines.
Later, when they arrived at the top continent, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were separated for a period of time. While traveling on a large ship at sea, they were attacked by many sea beasts, all of which were blocked by the large ship, and their deaths were often very tragic.
At that time, Zhong Cai didn't care much about the sea beast corpses, but he didn't waste them either. After collecting them, he threw them directly into the blood pool.
He has lost interest in controlling any energy anymore.
So, nourished by the abundant blood and flesh, the dozens of bunches of Blood Rainbow Grapes grew rapidly. Those that already had more energy produced more fruit earlier, and all the fruit ripened quickly.
There are still fifty-seven strings of blood in the pool now.
However, the string that Zhong Cai specially picked was one of the best-looking strings.
He's a respectable businessman; he wouldn't fool people easily.
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Cui Yushou wanted it, and so did the other Dou Wangs.
After all, Blood Rainbow Grapes are a type of medicine with mild medicinal properties, and can be taken by rare beasts regardless of their grade.
Therefore, Zhao Qianyun and the others also made their bids, without showing any deference to Cui Yushou.
Cui Yushou said, "I have a level seven Glowing Grass here. I wonder if King Zhong Dan would be interested?"
Zhao Qianyun said, "I have level seven Sorrowful Wind Bamboo here."
Yan Hong'er smiled sweetly: "I have a level seven Nine-Life Immortal Herb."
Zhao Yuan quickly chimed in, "I have a level seven Arhat Ginseng!"
Liu Zhai also didn't want to miss out—which of these chosen ones didn't have a contracted rare beast?
He said, "The Qiyan Immortal Crystal can be used to feed wood fire, and it is most effective for seventh-grade wood fire, but in fact it can even nourish eighth-grade wood fire."
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The offers from all of them were very high, and the resources they provided were either rare herbs or related to wood and fire, all of which were very favorable to alchemists.
After listening to each introduction, Zhong Cai had only one feeling.
He wants them all.
These people clearly really wanted the Blood Rainbow Grapes...
What's so difficult about that?
Zhong Cai smiled and looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan understood, and a tray appeared in his right hand.
In another instant, the several Battle Kings saw a bunch of Blood Rainbow Grapes appear on the tray, then another bunch, and then...
Zhao Qianyun couldn't help but laugh, and said charmingly, "It seems that King Zhong Dan has planted quite a few."
Zhong Cai said amiably, "Since I am an alchemist, of course I should stock up on more medicinal herbs. Blood Rainbow Grapes can also be used in medicine."
The fighting kings were quite happy.
Resources are always better the more they have. They are pursuing breakthroughs in rare beasts, not monopolizing exclusive resources.
Now that everyone can get a share and there's no need for anyone to miss out, it couldn't be better.
Therefore, the fighting kings quickly began trading with Zhong Cai.
They are now very courteous, exchanging items one by one in the order of the offers.
Moreover, each bunch of Blood Rainbow grapes has fifty-five berries, and they are all exactly the same in appearance, so there is no need to worry about the differences between the few berries.
Just take it.
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Before long, Zhong Cai successfully obtained several resources.
At the same time, the several Battle Kings also put away their Blood Rainbow Grapes.
Next, their gazes toward Zhong Cai and her husband softened even more.
Everyone is waiting for the next resource.
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Zhong Cai didn't hesitate and took out another level-seven resource that was useful for the bloodline of rare beasts.
Yes, almost all the resources he takes out are level seven.
For the Battle Kings, level eight resources are not enough, and those that are too low-level are not worth much attention. Level seven resources are exactly what they are willing to collect more of.
At the same time, the Battle Kings also have a considerable amount of Level 7 resources stored up.
They are now trading with Zhong Cai one after another. Each time, Zhong Cai takes out something rare, and there are Dou Wangs who want to exchange it. And whenever they take out a level seven rare medicine, Zhong Cai almost never refuses.
Sometimes, the rare medicines taken out by the Fighting Kings were of slightly lower value. Whenever this happened, they would take out Xuan Stones to make up for it.
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Zhong Cai and the fighting kings were very satisfied with the successive transactions.
However, level seven resources are not exactly commonplace, and Zhong Cai hesitated when he couldn't produce bloodline resources suitable for most rare beasts.
The fighting champions, all beaming with joy, naturally showed concern upon seeing Zhong Cai's expression.
Zhong Cai said helplessly, "I have already taken out all the commonly used resources of this kind."
The fighting kings suddenly awoke from their daze.
Yes, the transaction went so smoothly that they forgot this wasn't some large trading company, but simply an exchange of resources with a couple who were both Level 5 Pill Kings...
The other person's handling of the item was so smooth that they almost didn't have time to react.
But now that I think about it, even if the other side emptied out many resource ruins, the resources of the same kind should still be limited, and that's about it.
The fighting kings were about to say something.
Zhong Cai spoke first: "There are still a few things that can't be used interchangeably, I wonder if everyone..."
Cui Yushou was adept at seizing opportunities and immediately asked, "Does King Zhong Dan have anyone else suitable for me?"
He said that first, and the other fighting kings all quieted down.
Cui Yushou was very enthusiastic because his Heavenly Thunder Flood Dragon needed too many resources, and as a prince possessed by a dragon soul, the contracted rare beasts accompanying him in the future could not just be flood dragons!
His need for bloodline resources is extremely urgent.
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Zhong Cai understood this as well and didn't keep it a secret.
He readily took out several small bottles that glowed with blood. Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that each bottle contained anywhere from one or two drops to ten or more drops of semen.
Wu Shaogan's fingers rummaged between the bottles, separating them into two parts.
Zhong Cai pointed to the three bottles on the left and said, "The essence blood of different dragons, level seven." He then pointed to the two bottles on the right and said, "The essence blood of different true dragons, level eight."
Cui Yushou's eyes were very bright, and his expression was extremely surprised.
There really are that many!
He thought he would only get one or two items, but who knew he would get so much essence blood!
However, this is not the end.
Zhong Cai then took out eight more scales.
Wu Shaogan raised his hand and gently brushed the scales apart.
Zhong Cai pointed to the five pieces on the left and said, "Seventh-order dragon's reverse scales." He then pointed to the three pieces on the right and said, "Eighth-order true dragon's soft scales."
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When a true dragon reaches the eighth rank, five or six soft scales will be attached below its reverse scale, which are only as precious as the reverse scale.
While a true dragon won't die without its reverse scale, it will be severely injured. Therefore, reverse scales are extremely rare, and even if obtained, they are difficult to refine. It is almost impossible to use a high-level reverse scale to assist a low-level dragon in its cultivation.
Soft-scaled fish are different.
This thing can help low-level dragons strengthen their reverse scales, allowing them to successfully overcome the tribulation of evolving into true dragons.
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Cui Yushou's eyes brightened with increasing joy as he gazed at the resources with fervent intensity.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment, then took out another box and opened it.
Inside is a dragon's heart that faintly exudes a terrifying aura.
Within the dragon's heart lies dragon blood.
There is ordinary dragon blood that should have flowed through the dragon's heart but remained there because the dragon's heart was dug out, and there is essence blood contained within it.
The Dragon Heart itself also possesses extremely strong energy.
Moreover, this is an eighth-tier dragon heart!
Extremely precious!
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Zhong Cai stopped after having already provided so many dragon resources.
Of course, he actually had more, but he estimated that Cui Yushou's wealth was about enough.
In fact, even what he's presenting now, he feels, isn't it a bit too much?
Oh well, Cui Yushou can choose for himself!
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Cui Yushou wanted them all.
He knew very well that if he wanted to acquire them all with his own financial resources, it would be a painful and costly process.
but……
Other resources would be fine, but those loose seventh-tier essence blood and reverse scales are very suitable for the current stage of the Thunder Dragon. The eighth-tier essence blood, eighth-tier soft scales, and eighth-tier true dragon heart can not only be used on the successfully evolved Thunder Dragon, but also for him and the Dragon Soul.
Don't miss it.
Their Heavenly Spirit Dynasty has abundant resources, and he will indeed receive a large amount of resource support. However, if he wants to use level seven or eight resources without restraint at a very low level, he still needs to make corresponding contributions.
Moreover, even in the Heavenly Spirit Dynasty, eighth-order true dragon hearts are not common.
Even if a powerful martial arts cultivator discovers the existence of a true dragon, they often do not kill it and turn it into resources, but rather form a contract with it.
Ordinary martial arts practitioners are no match for a true dragon.
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Seeing that Cui Yushou wasn't moving much, his face was flushed, and his eyes were darting around... Zhong Cai couldn't tell whether he was agitated because he couldn't choose the resources, or for some other reason.
So he glanced at Wu Shaogan furtively.
[Old Wu, what is Prince Cui thinking? If he were an ordinary cultivator, I would think he wanted them all but couldn't afford any of them. But Prince Cui is incredibly wealthy, surely that's not the case.]
Wu Shaogan's smile was gentle.
[They probably want them all.]
Zhong Cai thought for a moment.
If you want them all, none of them can surpass the other resources.
Wu Shaogan was taken aback, then his smile deepened.
[A-Cai is right. What's next?]
Zhong Cai smiled broadly.
[Then present him with something he can't refuse, something that will overwhelm all others!]
Wu Shaogan chuckled.
[Go Acai!]
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Zhong Cai really did her best.
He then brought out another resource.
This is Dragon Soul Essence.
A box was filled with a gelatinous substance that appeared to have a faint golden sheen.
Cui Yushou could, of course, recognize him at a glance.
Dragon Soul Marrow can nourish the Dragon Soul! Moreover, during the nourishment process, the Dragon Soul can also emit wisps of energy to help nourish his primordial soul, making the cooperation between him and the Dragon Soul even more harmonious.
This is absolutely not to be missed!
Throughout the entire Heavenly Spirit Dynasty, the amount of Dragon Soul Marrow is even less than that of a True Dragon Heart!
Even if Cui Yushou wanted to obtain it, he would have to wait until Cui Yushou's Nirvana... Using it then would naturally be less advantageous than accumulating it now. Moreover, since he already had a share, he could receive another share later, which would be more beneficial to him.
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The other Battle Kings watched as various resources were presented, and witnessed Cui Yushou's constantly changing expression... their feelings were also quite complicated.
King Wu Dou and King Zhong Dan have so many wonderful things.
Even if they were watching from the sidelines, they would have loved to plunder the two people's belongings.
This situation is a true test of their patience.
They had made this guess in their minds for what seemed like the umpteenth time:
—Just how many ruins were hollowed out?
The dragon remains they encountered must have been massive! They must have contained the remains of a real dragon!
—What incredible luck!
However, the fighting kings still maintained their composure.
At the same time, some thoughts suddenly flashed through their minds—
After Choi Doo-wang's turn ends, will they also produce the same effect when it's their turn?
In an instant, the Fighting Kings began to make their plans.
What special resources do their own rare beasts need? What kind of resources might the Zhong Dan couple offer...?
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Cui Yushou was very excited, but also a little confused.
We can't afford to replace it.
With his current wealth, he can no longer afford to pay it back.
But he couldn't give up. He had already figured out how to use all the resources he had seen!
If everything went smoothly, he even felt that his ranking could improve a little more—but soon, he glanced at Zhao Qianyun and was no longer so sure.
Who knows what resources the Zhong Dan and Wang couple might be able to provide for the Seventh Dou Wang? If Zhao Qianyun also buys all the resources, she can still improve.
Then we'll see who makes more progress, Cui Yushou or Zhao Qianyun.
Cui Yushou dared not delay and quickly began to reveal his personal wealth.
He took out all the rare medicines he had and exchanged them with Zhong Cai for things like essence blood and scales.
Having exhausted his precious medicines, Cui Yushou took out some refining materials, mostly of level seven or eight with five-element attributes—because he had once been refining a treasure ship, and the materials he collected along the way had five-element attributes to facilitate the arrangement of various strange energy formations.
Zhong Cai readily agreed to the deal for these materials with the five elements attributes.
Cui Yushou also brought out a considerable amount of other high-level resources.
Zhong Cai agreed to the exchange without hesitation.
After replacing all of these, Cui Yushou even took out a mysterious stone...
All in all, Cui Yushou practically emptied himself out.
Even so, he could only barely gather enough resources for the True Dragon Heart.
Cui Yushou still had Dragon Soul Marrow left to exchange for.
At this moment, the dragon soul within him was restless—the dragon soul felt indifferent to most resources, but when faced with the dragon soul marrow, it revealed a covetous intent.
Cui Yushou knew the reason very well.
Judging from the quality of that Dragon Soul Marrow, its raw materials should even come from a peak eighth-order true dragon!
Perhaps, a bit of ninth-tier energy has also been mixed in... This peak eighth-tier true dragon may have died because it failed to break through to the ninth tier.
The condition is absolutely superb.
After hesitating for a long time, Cui Yushou finally showed a solemn expression and took out a jade slip.
Zhong Cai waited with a smile for Cui Yushou's introduction.
He didn't notice that the other Dou Wangs' eyes flickered, clearly recognizing the jade slip.
Wu Shaogan didn't pay attention to the jade slip, but he noticed the subtle reactions of the other Dou Wangs.
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Cui Yushou said solemnly, "This is the key to the secret vault of my Heavenly Spirit Dynasty."
Zhong Cai was taken aback: Huh?
Since Cui Yushou had already spoken, there was no need for hesitation. He said directly, "This quota key can open the Heavenly Spirit Dynasty once. After confirming that a resource has been selected, you will be teleported out."
Zhong Cai was surprised, not expecting it to be like this—could it be that Prince Cui meant to use this…?
As expected, Cui Yushou said, "I would like to use this key to exchange for Dragon Soul Essence with the two of you."
Zhong Cai noticed that he hadn't finished speaking, so she gestured for him to continue.
Cui Yushou chose to take out this item without intending to deceive the other party—they were all members of a level nine power, and neither of them would do something so shameless.
He said, "The resources in each vault are different. I don't know which vault this key will lead to, nor do I know what resources are inside. I can only confirm that the lowest level of resources in each vault is level seven, and the highest is..."
Zhong Cai asked curiously, "Could there be a level nine?"
Cui Yushou paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Level nine resources do exist, but they are usually not very valuable, and their value may not even be comparable to some extremely valuable level eight resources." He hesitated for a moment, "It's not absolute, though. There have been lucky members of our clan who have found very valuable level nine resources."
Then, he went on to describe it in detail.
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These so-called secret vaults are certainly not the most precious treasures in the Heavenly Spirit Dynasty, but they are not ordinary items either.
Only members of the royal family who received significant training and made great contributions to the dynasty could obtain such a key at certain times.
Even a fifth-level, eighth-rank Dou Wang like Cui Yushou only obtained three.
Taking one out was really painful for him.
Cui Yushou was not lying, because there were indeed many excellent resources in the secret vault, but some resources would automatically hide their divine light, and those with poor eyesight would not be able to find them... Perhaps to test the discernment ability of the royal descendants, many inferior resources would also be arranged with some means to pretend to influence their judgment.
If Zhong Cai is lucky, she can pick out some really good level 9 resources, but if she's unlucky, she might only get a regular level 7 resource.
Therefore, whether or not they are willing to exchange for the key is up to the Zhong couple to decide.
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Zhong Cai hesitated.
His hesitation wasn't because he couldn't find anything good in the secret vault, but because he had always been somewhat interested in the Heavenly Spirit Dynasty's secret vault. Even if he only got level seven resources after going in for a visit, it would still make up for his losses.
The main problem now is...
What will happen to Lao Wu if he uses this spot to enter the secret vault?
Is he going to leave Lao Wu out there all alone?
He didn't want it to be like this at all.
Can I go with Lao Wu?
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