On the east side of Pingyang Market, deep within the Myriad Phenomena Bamboo Garden, stands a pavilion by the water, enveloped in a gentle bamboo shadow.

Outside the pavilion, countless slender bamboos stand tall, their leaves gently swaying in the breeze, producing a rustling sound that intertwines with the distant murmuring of water, creating an atmosphere of serene tranquility.

Inside the pavilion, several intricately carved wooden windows are open, allowing the fresh garden air and scent of bamboo to flow inside.

In the center of the pavilion, a few Masters Fake Pill in various Daoist robes sit around a simple redwood round table.

On the table, an exquisite set of spirit porcelain tea set is placed, with spirit tea boiling inside the pot, emitting a refreshing aroma.

Chen Sheng sits by the window, dressed in a blue Daoist robe, his expression calm as he holds a cup of spirit tea, seemingly sipping leisurely but actually listening intently to the conversations around him.

Sitting in the main seat is Master Nine Profound of Myriad Swords Commerce Association, dressed in a black Daoist robe with gold trim, his face firm, with a short beard under his chin.

He put down the teacup in his hand, making a soft "ding" sound, and said with some admiration:

"Master Cyan Grain is truly bold!"

Beside him, Master Bai Mei, hearing this, gently stroked his gray-white long eyebrows, nodding repeatedly:

"Exactly, back then I thought that the Spiritual Green Cloud Reishi would either fall into Master Celestial Puppet's hands or Venerable Profound Fire's, who would have thought it would be Master Cyan Grain."

Master Bai Mei, in a moon-white Daoist robe, with a lean face, spoke in an aged yet robust voice.

The other Masters Fake Pill hearing this, also nodded in agreement.

Among them, Master Da Gu, in a yellow Daoist robe, smacked his lips and said:

"Speaking of which, these Three Sects share control of Pingyang Market, seemingly glorious on the surface, but who doesn't know about the internal disputes?"

"Master Celestial Puppet and Venerable Profound Fire are both known hard characters, extremely powerful, but Master Cyan Grain has always been renowned for being a Tier Three Top Level Spirit Plant Grandmaster, in terms of power, quite a way behind the other two."

Another, Master Fire Crow with a dark complexion, added:

"Not just power, the influence of Cyan Grain Sect is also the weakest among the Three Sects, their foundation nowhere near as solid as Celestial Puppet Sect and Profound Fire Pavilion."

"If it weren't for Cyan Grain Sect being the first to discover this Quasi-Fourth Rank Spiritual Vein, they probably wouldn't even have had a share of the market."

Listening to their discussion, Chen Sheng took a sip of tea, secretly filled with emotion.

Who would have thought the seemingly weakest Master Cyan Grain, possessed such determination, betting it all for that Celestial Spirit Green Cloud Reishi.

It's known that in such secret auctions, Black Water Auction House always keeps their client information confidential, yet this time, the matter became widely known.

There was no helping it!

Initially, Black Water Commerce Association delayed for a while, but as an Elder from Black Water Profound Mansion officially stationed at Pingyang Market, and Cyan Grain Valley switched allegiance, the auction result couldn't be concealed anymore.

Master Nine Profound lifted his teacup, lightly blew the foam, and said with some sentiment:

"For a Nascent Soul Spiritual Object, not only did he surrender the entire share of Pingyang Market, but also turned the whole Cyan Grain Valley into a subordinate of Black Water Profound Mansion, one wonders if it is worth it?"

Beside him, Master Bai Mei gave a light laugh, set down his teacup, and said:

"Naturally, it wouldn't be worth it for us, but for Master Cyan Grain, even the slightest chance to achieve Nascent Soul is worth any risk."

"After all, those market shares, sect influences, are merely external things. When one's lifespan runs out, they all turn to dust."

Chen Sheng, who had been quietly listening, finally interjected:

"I've heard that Venerable Profound Fire and Master Celestial Puppet are still searching everywhere for Master Cyan Grain, who knows if they will find him?"

Master Bai Mei, hearing this, laughed heartily, his laughter so vibrant that the teacups on the table trembled lightly:

"Rest assured, under the vast sky and wide sea, seeking a deliberately concealed late-stage Golden Core Cultivator is like finding a needle in a haystack."

"As long as Master Cyan Grain isn't foolish, he won't easily reveal his identity! With the Nascent Soul Spiritual Object in hand, it's not just Venerable Profound Fire and Master Celestial Puppet eyeing him."

"Even the fierce ones among the Loose Cultivators won't let this opportunity slide, should he show himself slightly, he'd attract a pack of hungry wolves."

Conversely, Master Nine Profound wrinkled his brow, hesitantly stating:

"That may not be the case; the Cultivation Realm has numerous Soul Chasing Secret Skills, some even capable of locking onto a target from hundreds of thousands of miles away. It depends on whether Master Cyan Grain has any last-resort methods to conceal his aura."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng's heart stirred.

He knew the Myriad Swords Commerce Association, backed by the Nascent Soul Grand Sect, 'Myriad Swords Sect', had much more information than ordinary Masters Fake Pill like them.

From Master Nine Profound's remarks, it seemed Myriad Swords Sect's Soul Chasing Secret Skill was quite formidable, otherwise he wouldn't have mentioned it.

The group chatted further about local intelligence, topics shifting from the production of an ore vein, to a few recently appearing High Tier Demon Beasts, to some new magical techniques and divine techniques.

For them, as Masters Fake Pill, the path of cultivation was essentially at an end, and to improve strength, they could only focus on magical techniques and divine techniques.

However, many were not keen on delving into this, as the cultivation path had already revealed its conclusion; better to seize the day and enjoy life.

Regardless of the countless divine techniques, I ask only this: can they grant eternal life?

Chen Sheng took a sip of spirit tea, emptied the cup, and once more spoke up:

"Brother Nine Profound, by the time we calculate, your caravan should be setting off, right?"

Master Nine Profound nodded slightly, saying:

"My life is one of constant activity, resting just a decade or so and then leading a caravan again. Fellow Daoist Tingyu, could it be that you wish to accompany us?"

Chen Sheng nodded gently and said:

"Indeed, as a Loose Cultivator Fake Pill, my strength within the same realm is almost at the bottom, and only by traveling with the caravan can I ensure some safety."

Hearing this, Master Bai Mei laughed heartily, pointing at Chen Sheng, saying:

"You are too modest, Daoist Feng. We all know the combat skills of Sword Cultivators in magical combat, ordinary Fake Pill cultivators can't match you."

Chen Sheng shook his head again, saying earnestly:

"You're referring to cultivators like Brother Nine Profound, who hail from a Nascent Soul Sword Sect. My minor skills are hardly worth mentioning."

Though Master Nine Profound was merely an outer sect elder of the Myriad Swords Sect, not a True Sword Cultivator, being praised by Chen Sheng pleased him greatly, and he beamed with a cheerful smile, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Tingyu, where do you intend to go? Let me see if it's on my route."

Chen Sheng put down his teacup and said:

"I plan to head to Three Elements Immortal City. I have an old friend there said to be doing well, and I intend to seek refuge with him."

Of course, he had no old friend; his goal was clear, Three Elements Immortal City, backed by the Nascent Soul Grand Sect — Three Elements Dao Sect.

This was his first choice after considering the information gathered over recent days.

Hearing this, Master Nine Profound nodded gently and said:

"I'll inquire with the chairman. It shouldn't be a problem. Three Elements Immortal City is also one of our stops. With you, this Fake Pill Cultivator, accompanying us, there will be extra safety on the road, and you can lend a hand."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng quickly stood up, cupping his hands in gratitude, saying:

"Thank you, Brother Daoist!"

Master Nine Profound waved his hand, smiling as he said:

"No need for thanks, it's just a small effort."

The few Masters Fake Pill exchanged a few more casual words before they went their separate ways.

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