Chapter 221 Alchemy Exchange Meeting 1
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly and said, "The auction is now over."
After these words were spoken, there was complete silence.
Many cultivators were suddenly awakened.
Yes, if you do the math, five kinds of level eight pills have already been auctioned off, plus a longevity-promoting medicinal soup. Shouldn't that be enough?
Sang Danhuang is indeed powerful, but he has not been an eighth-level alchemist for very long.
It's truly remarkable that they can produce so many different high-grade and top-quality pills.
And so, the auction came to an end.
Actually, quite a bit of time has passed. Each round alone takes about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, and there are ten rounds of small-scale competitions for just one type of pill, which together take about half an hour.
And there are a total of twenty-two rounds of short-distance rallies! That's about a day.
Including the large-scale auction... the total time spent was approximately two days.
But for the cultivators present, this time seemed to pass in the blink of an eye—it was at this moment that their minds, which had been somewhat heated by the atmosphere of the auction, calmed down.
The process of the Pill King Gathering should begin with a display of pills, showcasing the types of pills that pill masters can refine and their approximate skill levels; followed by a high-quality pill auction, mainly selling the pills that pill masters are most skilled at refining, which can also be considered as providing some convenience for the cultivators attending the gathering.
However, before the Pill King Gathering was held, the cultivator who sent the invitation had already stated that there would be no pill exhibition hall at this Pill King Gathering.
Many cultivators were initially puzzled, but since it was all organized by eighth-level alchemists, whether there was an exhibition hall or not didn't matter. In any case, what they were most concerned about was the items at the auction—after all, those with higher quality were definitely more skilled, and the chances of producing pills would be higher, so they would choose those when placing orders.
Now that they've actually participated in the auction, the cultivators understand.
It's probably not that they deliberately didn't set up an exhibition hall for pills—the master and apprentice produced so many kinds of top-grade pills that there were too few of the lower-quality pills left to fill an exhibition hall!
So, the next step should be a small group activity, right?
It is said that after the auction, those alchemists who lack sufficient assets but have obtained the token will be allowed to enter the venue.
Those cultivators and alchemists who participated in the auction could stay if they didn't want to leave—however, during the alchemists' exchanges, the martial arts cultivators could only be spectators.
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After realizing what had happened, many cultivators still had mixed feelings.
For many cultivators, this wasn't their first time attending a Pill King Gathering. They had attended gatherings ranging from level five to level eight. Especially for Nirvana cultivators, who had participated in countless Pill King Gatherings of different Pill Kings throughout their lives, this was the highest-level event—it involved the most types of pills, and the quality of the pills was also the highest.
Throughout the entire process, the emotions of the group fluctuated, but towards the end, they gradually developed a certainty—a certainty that after one type of elixir was used, another type would appear.
Now that the cultivators were certain there would be no more auctions of pills, they felt a strange mix of surprise and disappointment.
then……
The cultivators remained silent, simply looking at the auctioneer and waiting for his next move.
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Wu Shaogan continued to smile and took out three more bottles of pills.
Many cultivators were taken aback.
That bottle must still contain pills... What does that mean?
Didn't they say filming was already finished?
Wu Shaogan ignored the thoughts of these cultivators, picked up the first one with his fingers, and opened the stopper.
Then he said, "There are three other types of Grade 8 pills that are not of sufficient quality to be auctioned. I will introduce them to you on behalf of Master Sang."
Many cultivators were stunned for a moment, but then they immediately understood.
For a moment, their hearts were once again filled with turmoil, and they were somewhat incredulous.
There are three other types...
Doesn't this mean that Sang Danhuang knows more than just the level eight pills that appeared at the auction?
Many cultivators did expect that Emperor Sangdan might have other pills of insufficient quality that he had not taken out, but they did not expect that even an eighth-grade pill would be available.
Sang Danhuang has only been an eighth-level alchemist for a short time!
They thought that Sangdanhuang was a type of plant that only started researching the next variety after carefully studying and perfecting its high quality!
It now seems that Sang Danhuang didn't actually think that much about it. He came with a variety of pills at once, and what he learned and became proficient in far exceeded their "expectations".
With Sangdanhuang's talent, it was something they could never have foreseen!
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While all thoughts were churning within their minds, the eyes of the many cultivators remained fixed on the auction stage.
Wu Shaogan poured out the first pill, turned it slightly, and showed it to everyone.
The cultivators could tell that this was a low-grade pill.
Wu Shaogan explained, "It's a Detoxifying Pill."
The cultivators nodded slightly.
Wu Shaogan continued, "There are poisons in the world that can contaminate the primordial embryo, causing the clone to die inside the primordial embryo and never be able to escape from it, thus halting any further progress in the cultivator's cultivation. However, by taking the Detoxification Pill, the poisoning of the primordial embryo can be eliminated."
Many cultivators' eyes lit up slightly.
Some Nirvana cultivators had heard of the Detoxification Pill, while others were unfamiliar with it. They were usually worried about the safety of the primordial embryo, but it was not easy to actually contaminate the primordial embryo. There were not many Nirvana cultivators who had this need, so they did not actively seek it out.
But now that Sangdanhuang has the ability to refine the Detoxification Pill, he has naturally recorded all the Nirvanas.
This auction has made them see Sang Danhuang's ability in alchemy even more clearly. They also believe that although it looks like a low-grade detoxification pill now, in a few months or a year, the quality of the detoxification pill will definitely be upgraded to a high-grade or even a top-grade pill!
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After Wu Shaogan finished his introduction, he prepared to put the pill away.
Suddenly, a voice that was neither male nor female rang out from a large private room, carrying an aura of oppression.
"Your Majesty, I wonder if this elixir can be sold to me, Qi?"
Wu Shaogan then stopped what he was doing and did not say anything.
But before Sang Yunchu could speak, several more voices rang out:
“Exactly! Sangdan Emperor, since this item has already been put up for auction, why not sell it to us?”
"Such excellent pills are laid out before us; wouldn't it be a pity to miss them?"
"Your Majesty, why not auction it off as well?"
In the semi-enclosed private room at the back, Sang Yunchu's gentle voice rang out: "Gentlemen, your hospitality is too kind for me to refuse. Shao Gan, you should sell it."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and replied, "Yes, Master Sang."
Sang Yunchu stopped speaking.
Wu Shaogan feigned a moment's hesitation before calmly announcing, "The starting price is ten thousand high-grade Xuan stones, with no limit on the increment. Please proceed."
Since Sang Yunchu agreed and Wu Shaogan made an offer, the process proceeded as usual.
Many Nirvana practitioners once again quoted their prices.
Compared to the fierce competition before, things are now relatively more relaxed.
Although low-grade eighth-level pills are also extremely precious, after experiencing many high-grade and top-grade auctions, they are naturally less eager to acquire low-grade pills now that they have encountered them—in fact, they have become spoiled by the previous ones.
However, this only means that the pace of quoting prices is not so urgent; the prices are still constantly increasing.
The final transaction price was: 47,700 high-grade Xuan stones.
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Wu Shaogan exchanged the pills for the black stones, opened the stopper of the second pill bottle, and took out the pills inside.
He introduced himself fluently.
It is a pill suitable for ice-attribute Nirvana cultivators, which can assist them in cultivating secret techniques and even nourish their primordial embryo.
It belongs to a relatively limited category of elixirs.
The quality is medium.
It was still the Nirvana beings who requested the auction, so it was auctioned off as well.
The competition for this pill was even fiercer, with the final price reaching 58,000 high-grade Xuan stones.
The one who bought this pill... was a sect in a certain large state that specialized in cultivating ice-attribute techniques.
During this period, the people of the Star Moon Palace and Cold Moon Hall also competed with this sect for the elixirs.
Although Hanyue Palace could afford the price, another level-eight power was clearly more eager for it. After some consideration, Hanyue Palace decided not to compete with them.
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Wu Shaogan then introduced the third type.
It is still a pill with attributes, but it is special because it is lightning attribute.
Medium quality.
Besides assisting lightning-attribute cultivators in practicing secret techniques, this pill also seems to be able to refine the body and help the other party feel a slight sense of impending lightning tribulation.
The results were outstanding.
However, although this pill is most compatible with the lightning attribute, if cultivators of other attributes also want to take it, it will be more dangerous, and they may be seriously injured at any time. Nirvana cultivators have very strong physical recovery ability, and no matter how painful it is to take this pill, they will definitely not die.
As a result, even more Nirvana cultivators demanded that the elixir be auctioned off.
The bidding became much more urgent, almost rivaling the excitement of previous auctions of high-grade pills!
The transaction price was also higher.
It reached 66,000 high-grade Xuan stones.
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The three medicine bottles in Wu Shaogan's hand also disappeared.
When the many cultivators looked at him again...
Wu Shaogan cupped his hands slightly and said with a smile, "The lecture on elixirs is now over. If any of you are interested, please move to the side hall. Master Sang will be there to discuss alchemy with you seniors and fellow practitioners."
"If the visitor has no interest in this matter, they may leave on their own."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Shaogan's figure flickered slightly, and he had already darted backward.
At some point, the semi-enclosed private room reopened, and Wu Shaogan walked up and stood next to a bright and handsome young man with a radiant smile. A gentle smile also appeared on his own face.
At that moment, everyone who hadn't left yet saw the group of people inside the fully opened private room.
They could naturally recognize that these were the master and his four disciples.
Most people's attention was focused on the handsome young man in the middle.
That's Emperor Sangdan! He certainly has an extraordinary presence!
In an instant, everyone's gaze became even more intense.
The Emperor of Pills deserves such a terrifying reputation.
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Zhong Cai stood happily beside her husband, her face showing only a smile and no words, but her soul was already glued to him, chattering incessantly!
[Old Wu! You were so handsome during the auction! I've never seen an auctioneer as handsome as you!]
[You remember the descriptions of the pills so accurately! So many pills! You truly are worthy of being called Old Wu!]
You have no idea how much I've been afraid to talk to you these past two days; I've been so suffocated!
【I miss you so much! Did you feel my gaze when you were bidding? I was watching you the whole time! Did Old Wu feel it?】
And another thing, my master is really amazing!
Wu Shaogan had a smile on his face and in his eyes, and his whole demeanor was very gentle.
For him, the auctions these past two days were naturally somewhat lonely, but fortunately, he could feel A-Cai's gaze from behind him at all times, which was somewhat comforting.
Therefore, Wu Shaogan replied to the soul in a good mood, expressing his feelings.
He always responded to Zhong Cai's every word.
[Ah Cai is even more handsome.]
If I'm going to be Acai's auctioneer, I can't hold her back.
I'm feeling suffocated too.
I felt it too, and I missed A-Cai very much. If the auction hadn't been so fast-paced, I would have loved to see A-Cai too.
Master Sang is indeed very skilled.
The two chatted happily, one sentence after another.
In an instant, they seemed to merge into one, their auras and atmosphere blending together, as if isolating everything around them.
Other people's reactions...
They completely forgot about that moment.
My heart and eyes are completely focused on the other person.
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Despite being the center of attention, Sang Yunchu remained calm and composed.
Despite their best efforts to suppress their aura—after all, they all knew that Sang Danhuang was a Spirit Transformation cultivator—Sang Yunchu was a Pill Emperor! They admired him so much that they couldn't help but watch him more.
However, for Nirvana, the surge of emotions was too intense, and no matter how much he restrained his aura, it would still affect the Spirit Transformation cultivator.
Now, while some Nirvana cultivators were worried that something might happen to Sang Yunchu, they suddenly realized that there was no need to worry at all.
Beside Sang Yunchu, a tall and burly man exuded an aura that blocked out all overly intense emotions, even shattering and turning them into nothingness.
Those whose spiritual energy and pressure can pass through these auras will not be greatly affected.
Therefore, when Sang Yunchu received these soul thoughts, the remaining impact was minimal, and he took them on effortlessly.
After a moment of impulsiveness, the many Nirvana cultivators became more restrained and also diverted some of their attention to the burly man.
This is Jiang Chongguang.
Some Nirvanas know him, some Nirvanas have only heard of him, and some Nirvanas have a general idea of him.
However, judging from the current situation, it is clear that this person's aura is extremely fierce, and his eyes contain a terrifying power. It is likely that he was indeed as rumored, with unparalleled combat power when he was in the Spirit Transformation stage. And after reaching the Nirvana stage, his progress was also extremely rapid!
Gradually, many people's feelings of nirvana stabilized.
The atmosphere in the entire venue also became much more relaxed.
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Sang Yunchu smiled at the crowd of cultivators and nodded slightly.
Jiang Chongguang also toned down his outward aura, but remained vigilant and did not let his guard down in the slightest.
The two moved slightly, standing in mid-air, and slowly walked towards the side hall.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan finally detached themselves from the emotions of their "reunion after a short separation" and, without delaying their business, followed their two masters to the afterlife.
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As the four of them moved to another location, it was as if the air began to move again, and the guests who had come to the gathering all reacted accordingly.
Most of the martial arts cultivators in the lower hall also left—if they went to exchange ideas at the alchemy king's gathering of eighth-level alchemists, would they be able to understand each other's alchemy techniques? And could they afford any pills? So many Nirvana Realm experts would be exposed over there; could they withstand the pressure that Nirvana Realm experts inadvertently released?
There might be other defensive arrangements over there, but overall there shouldn't be any problems or danger...
But I'll pass.
Not knowing how long the alchemy exchange would take, most of the low-level martial arts cultivators, whether they had bought the pills or not, decided not to join in the fun.
Of course, most of them wouldn't leave Canglong City immediately.
After all, once the Pill King Conference is completely over, many martial arts cultivators can inquire about the gossip that will emerge during subsequent exchanges on alchemy!
This will broaden their horizons.
After gaining more experience, they would have more to say when they went to other cities to boast to others.
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There were quite a few alchemists in the main hall on the ground floor. They naturally got up and headed towards the side hall.
After most of the people outside had left, the cultivators in the private room finally moved.
In the private rooms, many people came in groups of their own factions. In addition to buying pills, they also wanted to build connections and make friends with as many alchemists as possible.
Soon, all the forces left the private room, and sure enough, they were all moving together to the side hall.
Some smaller forces felt that they wouldn't be able to get a word in edgewise when facing powerful forces and would only be a nuisance. So, apart from the alchemists who stayed behind, the martial arts cultivators only left a few highly skilled fighters to protect the alchemists at all times... and the rest left.
Before long, all the private rooms were empty.
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The side hall is very spacious.
Somewhat strangely, when all the cultivators who were originally in the auction house left, the entire venue suddenly underwent a dramatic change!
In an instant, the side halls connected on both sides merged with the main hall in the center.
Yes, the entire interior space of the building was instantly altered and integrated by some kind of formation, making the space even larger.
The cultivators and alchemists who had originally entered the side hall were now all located on the right side of the entire hall.
At the same time, the interior layout of the integrated hall has also undergone many changes.
All the private rooms have disappeared, replaced by countless seats on both sides, arranged in a stepped pattern, surrounding the stone platform in the middle.
Sang Yunchu and his group of four had arrived at the stone platform at some point.
The countless seats in the tiered shape also changed, and were divided into two parts, an inner layer and an outer layer.
It seems that an array was used to separate the two layers, preventing cultivators on the outer layer from easily entering the inner layer.
It was as if the formation had some kind of distinguishing ability, allowing alchemists to enter the inner layer while martial arts cultivators could only remain in the outer layer.
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Many alchemists and martial arts practitioners had somewhat subtle expressions on their faces.
After they arrived, they quickly noticed the changes inside the hall and originally planned to find a seat for themselves.
Interestingly, any alchemist who wanted to sit on a higher vantage point on the outer perimeter for a better view would feel a strange force pushing them away from the outer perimeter and forcing them to follow this force into the inner layer—which, in turn, offered them no constraints.
The martial arts cultivators discovered that they couldn't enter the inner layer at all.
The invisible "membrane" between the inner and outer layers is very thick. The martial arts cultivators who were originally in the inner layer are all squeezed to the outer layer; while those who were originally in the outer layer can only stay there obediently.
Even Nirvana cultivators attempting to enter the inner layer will be hindered—and the stronger the cultivator, the more likely they are to find that they cannot easily break through the "membrane" when trying to penetrate it—unless the Nirvana cultivators are willing to expend terrifying energy and use extremely powerful methods to launch a frenzied attack, etc.
But the Nirvana beings didn't come here to make enemies. The more they wanted to get on good terms with Sangdan Emperor in the inner circle, the less they should do it.
So the cultivators quickly took their places, waiting for their master's instructions.
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It was at this moment that several doors were opened around the entire hall.
People kept pouring in from outside this door.
There are alchemists and martial arts practitioners.
Alchemists made up a much larger number of them, while martial arts cultivators seemed to have come in with the alchemists.
Their purpose, of course, is to protect their own precious children and ensure their safety.
These alchemists possessed tokens, which served as their credentials for entry.
Once inside, they quickly learned what to do, separated from the martial arts cultivators, and went straight into the inner layer.
Some close companions often have alchemists sitting on the outermost layer of the inner circle, while martial arts cultivators protect them from behind.
They could communicate with each other almost by simply raising their hands.
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As the auction was about to end, Jiang Yun quietly arranged for a low-level puppet to go out and deliver a message, notifying the alchemists waiting to participate in the alchemy exchange to arrive on time.
The alchemists naturally complied—there weren't many alchemists who rushed to Canglong City without having 50,000 Xuanzhu in their coffers, so it was relatively easy to gather them together.
Sure enough, they have all successfully entered the hall.
The portal was not closed—any late alchemists could enter on their own.
However, cultivators without a command seal must undergo a test to verify their alchemist status—at the exchange meeting, martial arts cultivators without an accompanying alchemist are generally restricted from entering.
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On the stone platform, Sang Yunchu said softly, "Welcome everyone to this exchange on alchemy. Now, my beloved disciple will first offer a preliminary demonstration by refining a level-five elixir and sharing his alchemy skills with you all."
The many alchemists all became solemn and listened to him continue his explanation.
Sang Yunchu said, "If you have any questions during this time, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to answer them."
Upon hearing this, the many alchemists were all invigorated: "Thank you, Alchemist Emperor Sang!"
Sang Yunchu nodded gently, then looked at Zhong Cai, smiled at him, and said, "Cai'er, come here."
Zhong Cai returned a big smile and replied crisply, "Yes, Master!"
The next moment, he quickly took out a pill furnace and placed it in front of him.
Then, Zhong Cai sat cross-legged.
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Under the watchful eyes of Sang Yunchu and countless alchemists, Zhong Cai demonstrated his alchemy skills.
With a slight thought, he took out a wisp of pale red wood fire.
The level-five wood fire blazed fiercely and instantly leaped into the furnace chamber of the alchemy furnace.
In an instant, the furnace emitted a soft hum, a sign that the entire furnace was being warmed by the wood and fire.
Then, Zhong Cai made another thought, and several baskets of medicinal herbs appeared around her.
The items on the left are all level 5 rare herbs, while the items on the right are all common herbs.
All the medicinal herbs are rich in energy.
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