Chapter 1027 - 720: Primordial Fire Pill

Chapter 1027: Chapter 720: Primordial Fire Pill

Shen Xuan was slightly surprised, but it was within reason.

The top-grade Golden Transformation Pill not only boosts the chances of solidifying a core but also enhances the quality of the core formation.

For those disciples of influential families, this pill is a supreme treasure for reaching the Core Formation Realm, affecting the future of their Dao path.

However, the top-grade Golden Transformation Pill is extremely difficult to refine.

Even the Commerce Alliance is in short supply of it.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xu has spoken, I will be forthright. This top-grade Golden Transformation Pill was obtained by Shen accidentally, and I have a few on hand. But I intend to use them to trade for a high-quality Longevity Pill."

Xu Haozhi fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

If it were an ordinary Tier Three Spirit Pill, with the might of the Commerce Alliance, he would agree without hesitation.

But this Longevity Pill is not something trivial.

It is a special spirit pill that increases the lifespan of Core Formation cultivators.

Its rarity surpasses even the Golden Transformation Pill.

Moreover, Shen Xuan is asking for a high-quality Longevity Pill.

It’s a top-grade strategic resource.

The Commerce Alliance does have some, but they are few in number.

This isn’t something the pill shopkeeper can decide on his own.

"The division in Myriad Phenomena Immortal City does indeed have some high-quality Longevity Pills. However, this matter is of great importance and beyond my authority. May I ask Pill Master Shen, what exchange ratio do you have in mind?"

"What is the market convention for such exchanges?" Shen Xuan countered.

"Based on past cases, it’s roughly two Golden Transformation Pills for one Longevity Pill. This applies even to top-grade versions," Xu Haozhi stated truthfully.

"Let’s follow this example. I’m willing to trade the top-grade Golden Transformation Pills for high-quality Longevity Pills. How many can Fellow Daoist Xu arrange?"

"How many does Pill Master Shen need?"

"Three would be best. If that’s too challenging, two would suffice."

Hearing this, Zhang Shixiu, who was sitting beside them, couldn’t help but be stunned.

This implies that Shen Xuan holds at least six top-grade Golden Transformation Pills in his possession.

For any cultivation clan, this represents an undeniable resource!

With good fortune, they could nurture six Core Formation cultivators.

The value is immeasurable.

Yet Pill Master Shen intends to trade them for high-quality Longevity Pills.

Perhaps it’s for his own longevity extension.

To a cultivation clan, having an alchemist extend their life by a decade is far less valuable than adding six Core Formation cultivators!

Thinking of this, Zhang Shixiu couldn’t help but feel envious.

This is what truly defines a high-tier talent!

If the Zhang family could have someone like Pill Master Shen, the prosperity of the family would be assured!

At this moment, Xu Haozhi solemnly clasped his hands: "This matter is of great significance, and I dare not decide on my own. Please wait a moment, Pill Master Shen, while I return to the city to immediately present this to the division’s alliance hierarch and endeavor to facilitate this matter. As soon as there’s news, I will report back at once."

"I appreciate Fellow Daoist Xu’s effort."

Shen Xuan cupped his hands: "I shall patiently await good news."

"Pill Master Shen, you’re too kind; it’s my duty," Xu Haozhi replied.

He then said to Zhang Shixiu, "Patriarch Zhang, I apologize for today’s disturbance. Let’s meet again another day."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, take care. Let me walk you out," Zhang Shixiu quickly stood up to escort him.

The hall was left with only Shen Xuan.

He slowly savored the gradually cooling Spirit Tea in his cup, his expression calm.

Before long, Zhang Shixiu returned after seeing off the guest and took his seat again.

Previously, he had quietly investigated and knew that Shen Xuan was not only a Tier Three Alchemist but also a Tier Three Array Master, and his combat prowess was exceptional.

It wasn’t until this moment, upon witnessing Xu Haozhi from the Commerce Alliance personally visiting to collaborate and hearing about Shen Xuan’s trade of top-grade Golden Transformation Pills, that Zhang Shixiu realized Shen Xuan’s alchemy skills far exceeded imagination.

Even though Shen Xuan humbly claimed it was obtained by chance.

But many Tier Three Alchemists might not refine even a single such high-grade Golden Transformation Pill in their lifetime.

Zhang Zehua and Zhang Zezhong hadn’t mentioned this to him.

But they couldn’t be blamed.

This is Pill Master Shen’s private matter.

Without permission, Zhang Zehua and Zhang Zezhong certainly wouldn’t disclose it to outsiders.

Not even to their patriarch.

Otherwise, it would be considered a great disrespect, a major taboo in the cultivation realm.

Shen Xuan and Zhang Shixiu exchanged a few casual words before Shen Xuan took his leave and returned to Surprise Sword Island.

...

In a silent room, Shen Xuan sat alone.

He wasn’t certain if Xu Haozhi’s visit was a genuine intent to collaborate or a test of his alchemy skills.

However, Shen Xuan was not concerned.

If the other party genuinely wanted to trade, he would reciprocate with sincerity, and both sides could get what they needed.

If the other party had ulterior motives and schemed against him.

He would adapt accordingly.

In the face of absolute strength, such little tricks were insignificant.

"It’s no wonder that among the strong nations of the Profound Origin Realm, Qin Country’s heritage far surpasses Song Country."

Shen Xuan thought to himself with a sigh.

Having lingered in Song Country for many years, he hadn’t even heard of any definite information about high-quality Longevity Pills.

Yan Country’s Danxia Sect surely has them.

However, they would never trade with Shen Xuan.

In the three years since arriving in Qin Country, people have already reached out for trades.

This is the disparity in national power and heritage.

The major sects in Qin Country, with Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs, naturally also had Nascent Soul Realm Alchemy Grandmasters.

Strategic resources like high-quality Longevity Pills, though strictly controlled and rarely circulated, indeed exist.

The Commerce Alliance, a Divinity Transformation level commerce group, has the ability to purchase and trade high-quality Longevity Pills.

In truth, Shen Xuan’s lifespan was still long, and he was not in a hurry.

Willing to trade top-grade Golden Transformation Pills was not just an attempt to cooperate with the Commerce Alliance but had long-term plans in mind.

A Divinity Transformation level commerce group spanning multiple countries held a vast amount of high-tier, rare resources.

As long as he could offer enough chips, he could trade for what he needed.

Demon beast materials, heavenly and earthly treasures, secret realm slots, etc.

...

Several days later, in Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

In the depths of the Commerce Alliance division, in an elegant inner residence.

Xu Haozhi slightly bowed, reporting to an elder painting with sweeping and powerful strokes with his back facing him.

"According to this, that Shen Xingchen has exquisite skills in the alchemy path. With an early-stage Golden Core cultivation, being able to refine top-grade Golden Transformation Pills is truly commendable."

Xu Haozhi’s voice was respectful.

The elder did not pause his writing, his brush strokes serpentine and graceful, gradually completing a painting of "Viewing the Sea from a Peak."