There were also a dozen or so Taoist boys, each holding a white jade plate. Each plate was covered with a layer of white silk, and the best things were naturally inside.
Lin Yi arrived at the first boy, who smiled and said, "In the jade plate in my hand is the method for cutting the Rainbow Feather Robe. If this gentleman has any senior or junior sisters, or any girls he is interested in, he can buy it and give it to them."
Lin Yi thought of the Su sisters and the spider demon Zhu Caiyun in his cave, and immediately asked, "What kind of things do you need?"
The boy said, "This method is not a cultivation technique, nor is it a unique secret. Anything that can be used for cultivation can be exchanged for it."
Lin Yi had spent the last few years practicing swordsmanship on Jinxia Island, where he had amassed some wealth. He casually took out a longsword and handed it over, saying, "Take a look at this sword and see what you think."
The boy put down the jade plate, took the long sword, examined it, and said, "The things on my plate are not as good as this long sword."
Lin Yi said nonchalantly, "Make a note of this first. I came to Zhenyi Pavilion to exchange for a technique. Go and ask around for me."
"What kind of magic technique do you wish to exchange for, sir?" the boy asked.
Lin Yi smiled slightly and said, "Yin Yang Gourd Technique."
As soon as he finished speaking, a boy in green robes carrying a jade plate approached, bowed to Lin Yi, and said, "The magic formula in my plate is exactly what you need, sir. This Yin-Yang Gourd is one of the ten ancient treasures, ranking as pure Yang. Although this magic treasure was used to resist the calamity during the great catastrophe of 1,300 years ago, and was ultimately destroyed by the calamity, its refining formula is still extremely precious."
Lin Yi said bluntly, "Since you're putting it up for trade, name your price."
The green-robed boy smiled and said, "This technique was given to us by a senior member of our sect. He requested that it be exchanged for materials suitable for refining high-grade magic artifacts, and he didn't want anything else."
Lin Yi smiled and said, "I have a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"
The green-robed boy was greatly surprised and immediately replied, "It can be done, it can be done. Our sect's senior mentioned several materials, including this Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron. As long as the quantity is sufficient, I can make the decision to trade with you, fellow Daoist."
Lin Yi took out a fragment that had fallen from the mother body of the ten-thousand-year-old cold iron. Although this thing could not compare to the essence of the ten-thousand-year-old cold iron, it would definitely be a top-grade material if refined a little.
The boy in green took it and examined it briefly, then realized that the item was genuine and of sufficient weight. He smiled and pushed the jade plate in his palm, saying, "Please accept this Daoist manual, fellow Daoist."
Lin Yi accepted it with a smile, casually flicked his wrist, took the Taoist book from it, and returned the jade plate to the green-robed boy.
Having obtained the Yin-Yang Gourd Technique, Lin Yi also acquired the tailoring method for the Rainbow Feather Robe before leaving the second level.
The green-robed boy looked at the cold iron in his hand. He had always thought that his predecessors were delusional, taking a useless technique and asking to exchange it for a elixir that could transform them, and then asking for high-quality materials for refining magical artifacts. He never expected that they would actually succeed.
This world is truly incomprehensible.
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The third floor of Zhenyi Pavilion sells rare and precious items from all over the world, including spiritual herbs from the deep sea, which are rarely seen in the mortal world. The fourth floor sells various elixirs that Zhenyi Pavilion refines itself.
Lin Yi bought some items along the way as backups, and then arrived at the fifth floor.
This floor sells materials for crafting magical artifacts.
The materials used to refine magical artifacts are extremely rare. Therefore, the defenses here are noticeably more stringent than those of the previous floors. In addition to a dozen or so errand boys, there are also four middle-aged Taoist priests in charge.
These four middle-aged Taoist priests were the only ones wearing ritual implements, and they struck a pose of profound mystery. The spiritual light above their heads gathered and did not dissipate, forming a straight line.
People with high levels of cultivation usually conceal their spiritual light, appearing no different from ordinary people. However, if these people wish, they can also reveal their magical power, forming a beam of light that soars into the sky.
If one cultivates profound Taoist techniques, the protective aura will also contain auspicious signs such as lotus flowers, golden lamps, auspicious clouds, and fiery trees. However, to have these auspicious signs, one must at least be a master who has achieved the highest level of alchemy and whose elixir has been successfully formed.
These four middle-aged Taoist priests all possessed the cultivation level of the fifth stage of Qi Refining and were inner disciples of the Zhenyi Pavilion.
Lin Yi's actions on the first few floors were reported by white and green parrots flying around, and the information was collected and sent to the master of Zhenyi Pavilion.
Therefore, the children here also knew that this person was extraordinary, and they all smiled and were much more respectful than those on the previous floors.
Lin Yi made his way around, exchanging some materials with the magical artifacts he had previously crafted. He then approached a young boy and asked, "I need a gourd-shaped spiritual root, or perhaps a naturally formed treasure bottle or something similar. Do you have any here?"
The boy thought for a moment and said, "Sir, you are really lucky. A few days ago, a prince from the Dragon Palace happened to be passing by and sold an item to our store. It was a jade bottle that was formed by the creation of heaven and earth."
"What a coincidence," Lin Yi said with a smile. "Go and get it so I can see it."
A little while later, the boy returned carrying a beautifully crafted box.
Upon opening the box, one could see a white jade vase that was about half a foot tall.
A wisp of golden light covered the mouth of the bottle, and the bottle walls were extremely thin, revealing that there was about half a bottle of liquid inside. It was unclear what it contained.
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Chapter Seventy-Three: Sword Qi and Thunderous Sound, Speed and Passion
The boy explained, "This item is called the True Spring Overturning the Sea Bottle. It was created by a Dragon King of the East Sea who used his immense magical power to collect a spring of sea spirit and spent sixty years refining it into a Gui Water Spirit Embryo. This bottle can generate boundless Gui Water Divine Thunder, which has immense power and endless uses. Later, it was given to a Dragon Prince for protection."
"Unfortunately, a few days ago, the Dragon Prince went on a trip to the outer sea and was besieged by a group of Netherworld Ghost Soldiers. This treasure was also contaminated by the Netherworld Azure Flame and suffered from the fire calamity, which greatly reduced its effectiveness. After many twists and turns, it finally came to my Zhenyi Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi took out the True Spring Overturning Sea Bottle, held it in his hand, and used his magic power to examine it briefly. He then discovered traces of the Netherworld Fire Curse.
This inner demon curse is a problem that most cultivators find difficult to solve, which explains why it has been so difficult to resolve.
"I'll take this bottle," Lin Yi said calmly.
The boy smiled and said, "Sir, is there anything else you need? If not, please come this way to complete the transaction."
"No need, let's go." After saying that, Lin Yi followed the boy to complete the transaction.
The last floor of Zhenyi Pavilion sold demonic weapons, ships, nautical charts, and other items for sailing, but there was nothing Lin Yi needed. Having achieved his purpose in coming to the Ryukyu Sea Market, he did not linger any longer.
After leaving Zhenyi Pavilion, Lin Yi activated the Seven Star Dragon Abyss Sword in his sleeve, and a long rainbow carried him straight towards the Central Plains.
Not far from the Ryukyu Sea City, two streaks of light rose from a small island on the sea, one after the other, and attacked Lin Yi from both sides.
The light in front was bluish-red, while the one behind was filled with black mist.