"Do you intend to trade with me using these items?"

Gu Yuan understood, then suddenly let out a silent laugh.

As his eyes swept over the four items Lv Kun brought out, he chuckled softly, his disdain almost palpable.

Although Gu Yuan had not been a cultivator for long, staying by He Ling True Master's side and under his guidance, he had read some books and gained a considerable amount of knowledge.

The four items in front of him were indeed valuable.

Although the Celestial Crystal Sword was much inferior to the Silver Flood Dragon Sword, it was still a rare superior magical artifact, especially as it was a water attribute artifact, matching his Daoist skill attribute.

The Cyan Luo Ruler was only slightly inferior to the Silver Flood Dragon Sword in quality; though its destructive power was somewhat lacking, it was balanced in both attack and defense, and had other uses as well.

Either of these two magical artifacts, in some ordinary cultivation sects or cultivation families, could qualify as sect's inheritance magical artifacts.

Then there's the Thunder Spider, a rare thunder attribute exotic insect, or rather Gu insect.

These exotic Gu are quite rare, appearing only in a few treacherous places in the Yunmeng Mountain Range, often during thunderstorms.

Not only does it have high potential, but it also possesses innate thunder attribute divine techniques; an adult Thunder Spider can rival a Golden Core Great Cultivator, and even due to its innate divine techniques, several ordinary Golden Core Great Cultivators might not be able to handle it.

Once it appears, it often attracts many people, especially disciples of the Gu God Sect, to capture it.

Though most of the time, many people meet their end, occasionally a lucky one captures one or gets one or two Thunder Spider Eggs, which can be auctioned for many cultivation resources.

The Gu God Sect, being a major faction in Gu Dao, naturally does not lack this kind of exotic insect, but such good things are certainly not found in abundance.

Inside the wooden box in front of him, there should be a Thunder Spider Egg.

As for the Earth Essence Stone Milk, it is even more precious.

Measured in drops, it is a type of heavenly material and earth treasure possibly born from the earth's veins, capable of nourishing true qi and replenishing its source.

Moreover, it has some effect in enhancing one's innate talent and bone structure, and often upon its appearance, it becomes a highly sought-after item that is priceless, even having some use in refining the Golden Core and improving pill grade.

This half-bottle of Earth Essence Stone Milk is enough to transform an ordinary person or possibly raise the grade of someone whose Pill Formation resulted in a lower grade.

One could say, any one of the four items in front of him could cause quite a stir at the Jade Bright Immortal Pavilion.

Indeed, Lv Kun truly deserves the title of true disciple; even Gu Yuan thinks that his own master might not be able to compare, and wonders what significant background he might have.

However, despite the allure of these items, Gu Yuan remained unmoved.

Even if he were allowed to choose any two of these four items, or even if all four were given to him, Gu Yuan would never agree! Even with added money, no way!

"What's wrong? Does Brother Gu perhaps not wish to?"

Seeing Gu Yuan's reaction, Lv Kun's eyes narrowed, emitting a faintly dangerous aura.

His mouth curled in a half-smile, inwardly growing annoyed.

Lv Kun considered his personal visit and offering these treasures for a peaceful trade as giving Gu Yuan immense respect.

Yet Gu Yuan didn't appreciate it at all...

"I'm sorry."

Gu Yuan patiently explained, "I've been raising the Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly for a long time; even if you offer magical treasures in exchange, I would never agree to it!"

"Fine! Very well!"

Lv Kun gazed deeply at Gu Yuan, his expression suddenly turning indifferent and icy: "I just hope, Brother Gu, that you won't regret it one day!"

"I'll be waiting."

Gu Yuan smiled slightly, showing no anger at the threat, nor any hint of fear.

Watching the two leave, the smile on Gu Yuan's face disappeared as he furrowed his brow.

He had thought his troubles were only within Medicine King Mountain, but never expected to attract the attention of Lv Kun, a true disciple of the Gu God Sect.

It was unclear whether this matter was orchestrated behind the scenes by some people from Medicine King Mountain.

Now, even at the Jade Bright Immortal Pavilion, Lv Kun wouldn't dare to make a blatant move under the scrutiny of the public.

Yet, besides violence, there are many other methods to cause incessant troubles.

At the moment, the hidden threats from within Medicine King Mountain hadn't surfaced, and it would take no small effort to unearth them; meanwhile, the issue with Lv Kun is immediate and urgent.

He had already offended the other party, and seeing Lv Kun's arrogant and malevolent demeanor, he knew such a person would never let things slide.

Moreover, there's the principle of no permanent guard against thievery; sitting idly waiting for retaliation isn't Gu Yuan's style!

"Well then, it seems I should take the initiative!"

With this thought, Gu Yuan had already decided on his course of action.

In recent times, with both open and covert struggles and coercion through incentives, to be honest, Gu Yuan was getting a bit weary.

So, he planned to take some action.

...

Jade Cauldron Tower.

"Disciple Gu Yuan pays respects to Martial Uncle!"

Gu Yuan bowed in salute to Situ Yan in the Alchemy Room.

Situ Yan was almost unchanged from the last time they met, still hiding in the Alchemy Room practicing alchemy, observing the fire control.

"It's Nephew Gu, is it? Did you encounter issues while studying the 'Essentials of the Golden Core'?"

Situ Yan smiled and chatted while manipulating the true flame to maintain a stable intensity.

"I do have some questions regarding alchemy to consult with Martial Uncle."

Gu Yuan nodded, not in a rush to disclose the true purpose of his visit, instead seeking advice from Situ Yan on some issues encountered during alchemy practice.

"Martial Uncle, it's like this, while refining Night Lotus during alchemy, I discovered..."

"Wait!"

Gu Yuan hadn't finished speaking when Situ Yan lifted his hand to stop him, asking incredulously, "You mean to say, you've already started alchemy?"

Generally, one would spend years, possibly a decade or more as an apprentice, familiarizing themselves with the properties of various spirit medicines before attempting alchemy.

But how long had Gu Yuan been learning?

"Ultimately, understanding gained from books feels shallow."

A somewhat embarrassed smile spread across Gu Yuan's face: "Although I've grasped some understanding of medicinal properties and their fusion, theory remains theory; I must personally practice to grasp the reality within."

"'Understanding gained from books feels shallow'?"

Situ Yan paused, then nodded in praise: "Well said."

Gu Yuan's reasoning was sound, and in their last encounter, his grasp of medicinal properties left a deep impression on Situ Yan, who found no fault in it.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan began consulting Situ Yan on some problems encountered during alchemy practice.

This was a rare opportunity since Situ Martial Uncle's alchemy skills ranked among the top in Medicine King Mountain, and even throughout the Southern Border; though Gu Yuan came for other purposes, he didn't want to waste this good chance.

Then, Situ Yan began addressing Gu Yuan's questions.

At first, Situ Yan answered casually, but as time passed, Gu Yuan's questions grew increasingly profound and challenging.

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