Squeak~ Squeak~

Under the flickering candlelight, Li Yan and Lv San's leather boots tread across the green sandalwood floor, making slight sounds that were extra noticeable because everyone was focused on evaluating treasures.

It's quite interesting.

The ones who first entered represented various Magic Veins and sects, so they conducted themselves meticulously, deliberately changing into cloud shoes and clean clothes.

However, Li Yan and others rushed here right after a great battle, still wearing specially made leather boots with copper buckles, naturally causing noise.

The two didn't mind and carefully observed the spirit wood.

The Qingcheng cellar was arranged with the Five Elements Technique, nurtured according to characteristics, with limited space, so anything fit inside must be extraordinary.

Soon, the two stopped at the southeast corner of the wooden rack.

Before them lay a piece of black wood, seemingly full of wormholes, pitch-black and worn, but within the depths of the holes, golden threads faintly circulated, breathing like a living thing.

Li Yan gently stroked it with his hand, and static electricity crackled.

"This is Thunderstruck Yin Chen Wood from Shunan,"

Lv San whispered, "Thunderstruck Yin Chen Wood is already rare, and from its appearance, it's undergone a Third Transition, gaining vitality in water, increasing the effectiveness of Thunder Techniques and suppressing water evil."

"With your current Dao, the Cloud Thunder Divine Drum can be refined again, but unfortunately, it's covered in too many wormholes and has been exposed earlier too," said Li Yan, turning sideways to the introduction of this wood.

Indeed, what Lv San said wasn't too different from the description.

This time, the items from the cellar are all exquisite, though they've unlocked the Bai Family cellar for their reward, the quality is too low; it's uncertain how much it can trade for.

Originally, they hoped to buy low and sell high with Lv San's skills, but upon seeing Qingcheng Mountain's treasure appraisal experts, it's difficult to gain any edge.

Thinking of this, Li Yan shook his head and said, "Don't just focus on me, after all, this item is rare, see if any of you need it."

If it were only him, there'd be no need for such caution.

But they are a team, a person has few true traveling companions in life.

Previously, Sha Lifei contemplated leaving because his strength lagged far behind. He did not want such an incident to happen again.

Lv San pondered slightly, then spoke, "I've seen one at the former Cao Gang, even smaller, carved into a Water God Talisman to ward off evil, hung on the bow, along the route preventing any water evils from haunting."

"This time, we're heading to Yu State, then to the Capital, and the quickest way is by the Yellow River and along the Qilu Land, and then up the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to the Capital."

"With this item, we can ensure much more peace along the way."

"Great!"

Li Yan didn't hesitate to raise his hand, and the Daoist nearby immediately approached.

This is how spiritual materials are purchased.

Each spiritual material hangs a bamboo tag; if someone favors it, they take the tag, pack the material, and proceed with the transaction.

"Hold on."

Just then, an old Daoist strode over.

He looked typically Southern with a Min Nan accent, first glancing carefully at the Yin Chen Wood introduction, then smiled bitterly, "Greetings, Young Hero Li, I'm Qing Ling Zi from Quanzhou Yuanmiao Temple."

Quanzhou Yuanmiao Temple?

Li Yan had indeed heard of it while collecting Mystic Sect information.

This Yuanmiao Temple is in Quanzhou, commonly referred to as "Heavenly God Temple," founded during the Taikang era of Western Jin, the first Taoist Temple in Min Nan after Taoism entered.

In the Divine Land, the Southern Method Lineage prospers and flourishes, and the Taixuan Orthodox Sect's influence wanes, thus highlighting Yuanmiao Temple's significance.

Li Yan slightly bowed and asked, "Daoist, is there a matter?"

Qing Ling Zi smiled bitterly, "To be honest, we've also dispatched a big ship overseas, but the sea's winds and waves are fierce, with various monsters and evils."

"The temple master learned Qingcheng held this Third Transition Thunderstruck Yin Chen Wood, instructed me to acquire it, but I was distracted by other things and forgot. Could we negotiate?"

Li Yan hesitated, "We also need to travel on water..."

"That can easily be settled!"

Qing Ling Zi smiled, "Young Hero Li seeks a magic artifact to ward off water evil, right? Inland vessels are smaller, needing little; how about we join forces to purchase it?"

Li Yan immediately nodded to agree, "Agreed."

This truly is a perfect solution. They hardly need much for crafting ship talismans, buying all would require selling later.

Soon, both reached an agreement, purchasing together, dividing costs by volume and weight.

This was a minor episode, yet reminded Li Yan.

As he followed Lv San selecting spiritual materials, he carefully observed, listening to what others said and bought.

Indeed, he discovered some intriguing information.

Like Doumu Institute, which showed great interest in a type of ironwood with silver threads, collecting it entirely without leaving a piece.

The ironwoods were ample in number; even with Doumu Institute's wealth, they likely consumed considerable funds, yet hesitated not.

According to Lv San, this ironwood is rare, growing from crevices, standing atop peaks buffeted by strong winds, hence resiliently tough.

By some fortuitous chance, it absorbed substantial Star Evil Qi, hence usable for crafting Star Divination Magical Artifacts.

Li Yan pondered instantly.

This mini ice age arrived suddenly; the court showed no signs of preparation.

Redefining the calendar is urgent.

Doumu Institute controls the Qintian Bureau, surely desiring no ridicule, likely crafting another large-scale Magic Artifact...

And some coastal Mystic Sect Major Teachings like Lao Mountain, Four Bright Mountain White Water Palace are collecting spirit wood extensively, perhaps to build treasure ships.

Compared to inland, coastal major sects and veins have already joined the grand maritime era, hence less active in the Divine State.

In Chaoyang Cave, someone mentioned their encounters at sea with Red-haired Barbarians and Southern pirates and magicians, engaging in duels quite bravely.

The age truly has changed...

Li Yan mused, while Lv San remained quite busy.

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