Xu Ping responded with a smile, making a self-deprecating remark after putting down the teacup, "The current situation in the Wanzhe Waters is turbulent; my courage is small, so I dare not venture out easily."

The first half of the sentence was not a lie. Stimulated by the various treasures in the Nine Nether Elder's relics, the entire Wanzhe Waters was literally in chaos.

Although there was no intervention from Nascent Soul cultivators, fights among Golden Core Stage cultivators occurred frequently and were exceptionally intense.

There was even a Golden Core cultivator from Hu Country who perished, and as for Fake Pill cultivators, even more had fallen.

"Although the Wanzhe Waters are indeed turbulent, the treasures in the Nine Nether Elder's relics are numerous. Fellow Daoist Xu, take a look at this."

Hongyi slightly smiled, then flipped his palm revealing a transparent jade box in his hand.

Xu Ping fixed his gaze and saw two fist-sized, crystal-clear Spirit Peaches emanating an exotic fragrance lying inside the jade box.

"This is... the Hundred-Year Fruit!!"

Xu Ping's eyes lit up, instantly recognizing the Quasi-Tier Three spirit fruit, the Hundred-Year Fruit, that he had consumed before.

Seeing this, Hongyi gently pushed the jade box towards Xu Ping, asking, "Is Fellow Daoist Xu satisfied?"

"I am certainly immensely satisfied, thank you Fellow Daoist Hong." Xu Ping joyfully accepted the jade box, hastily cupping his hands to thank Hongyi.

Fake Pill cultivators are indeed different; previously Duan Shuang and Gong Yang risked their lives and could only bring out one, while Hongyi's action produced two, the difference is plain to see.

"You are too kind, although the Hundred-Year Fruit is precious, among the numerous treasures, it is not considered the most superior."

"Most of the contestants for this fruit are Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, so acquiring it wasn't too difficult with my abilities," Hongyi waved his hand, sounding rather modest.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, being a Fake Pill cultivator, possesses great Divine Techniques, naturally unmatched by Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Xu Ping replied with a smile, carefully storing the two Hundred-Year Fruit, then asked, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hong has found the Transformation Pill Fruit?"

"It's not that easy to obtain." Hongyi chuckled with a hint of helplessness, slightly shaking his head.

"However, I can determine its approximate location." As he spoke, a gleam flashed in Hongyi's eyes.

"Since Fellow Daoist Hong can pinpoint the location of the Transformation Pill Fruit, acquiring it must be within reach." Xu Ping asserted confidently.

"Let's hope!" Hongyi sighed slightly.

Facing Fake Pill cultivators from three countries, especially those from major sects, even with Quasi-Tier Three talismans at hand, he couldn't claim much advantage.

"By the way."

Hongyi seemed to remember something important and continued, "Luoyun Sect plans to hold a grand auction on Dragon Lion Island, and it's said that Millennium Spiritual Liquid will be up for bids."

"Millennium Spiritual Liquid?"

Xu Ping was taken aback, urgently asking, "Is this true?"

Millennium Spiritual Liquid is a genuine Tier Three life-extending substance, usually formed from Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, taking a millennium to form and can extend the life of a Golden Core cultivator by at least forty years.

Moreover, Millennium Spiritual Liquid, besides possessing miraculous life-extending properties, also enhances physical condition and slightly boosts a cultivator's cultivation.

However, compared to its significant life-extending function, its effects on enhancing physique and cultivation can only be considered auxiliary.

For Golden Core cultivators, the cultivation improvement from Millennium Spiritual Liquid consumption equates roughly to what half a year of hard practice would yield.

"Pretty much!" Hongyi nodded.

"I know Fellow Daoist Xu has been gathering information on life-extending substances, so you must be very interested in this Millennium Spiritual Liquid, so I came specifically to inform you."

"This is incredibly interesting!" Xu Ping couldn't hide his excitement, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hong plans to attend the auction?"

"I probably won't go." Hongyi decisively shook his head, "The Transformation Pill Fruit's location is finally confirmed; I can't afford delays here, lest someone else seizes the opportunity."

Hearing this, disappointment flickered in Xu Ping's eyes.

He hoped Hongyi could help him bid for the Millennium Spiritual Liquid at the auction, but it seems this hope has diminished.

"Although Millennium Spiritual Liquid is precious, many other treasures at the Luoyun Sect's auction surpass it."

"Golden Core cultivators won't fight too fiercely over it, as besides those with imminent lifespans, others are more inclined to spend Spirit Stones on cultivation-increasing pills." Hongyi explained with a smile.

"That's true." Xu Ping nodded.

That may be, but when it comes to Golden Core cultivators, who can say for sure; currently, his strength compared to Golden Core cultivators is still somewhat lacking.

Xu Ping pondered for a moment, then asked, "I wonder when the Luoyun Sect's auction will start."

"In six months." Hongyi replied.

"Six months." Xu Ping murmured.

Six months may be short for other cultivators, making significant strength improvements unrealistic.

But for him, it might be different.

This auction seems worth attending, as missing items like the Millennium Spiritual Liquid means the next occurrence would be uncertain.

...

...

After Hongyi left with two Cyan Profound Divine Thunder Talismans, Xu Ping hurried to his cultivation chamber and took out the two Hundred-Year Fruit.

"Hundred-Year Fruit!"

Smelling the exotic fragrance of the two crystal-clear spirit fruits, Xu Ping couldn't help but smile.

He had consumed one previously, and its effects remain fresh in his memory.

Even though subsequent consumption might not be as effective as the first, it surely won't be disappointing.

Without hesitation, Xu Ping quickly swallowed the two Hundred-Year Fruit.

As he swallowed, the Hundred-Year Peach was continuously refined by Longevity Mana in his stomach, transforming into an endless stream of Essence, replenishing himself.

After over half an hour, the two Hundred-Year Peach were completely absorbed.

"Extended life by seventy years, proficiency increased by seventy points!!"

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