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Chapter 3765: Still Poor
The formula for the Great Dao Refining Pill.
Lin Moyu didn't actually have a formula; it all relied on the Soul Refining Furnace.
Back in the Golden Furnace Great Spirit Domain, the Soul Refining Furnace had sparked a massive conflict. Hundreds of Small Spirit Domain Kings fought over it, turning the entire domain upside down.
While Small Spirit Domain Kings were only about as strong as Dao Lords and couldn't compare to someone like Wood Slaughter Realm Master, their sheer numbers made them formidable.
Moreover, Small Spirit Domain Kings could command countless virtual beasts, making that battle truly earth-shattering.
It wasn't until the Golden Furnace Emperor intervened that peace was restored.
However, the Golden Furnace Emperor didn't take the Soul Refining Furnace, and Lin Moyu never understood why.
Normally, something like Void Soul Pills would be useless to someone of Wood Slaughter Realm Master's level. His soul power had already reached its peak; further improvement would require comprehending Great Daos or finding a way for his world will to step into eternity.
Sensing Lin Moyu's confusion, Wood Slaughter Realm Master explained, "The Great Dao Refining Pill may be useless to me, but I'm not alone. I have descendants and subordinates who need it."
Lin Moyu replied, "But isn't that what soul pearls are for?"
Wood Slaughter Realm Master responded, "Soul pearls are indeed good, but they're not easy to obtain, and not everyone has the talent for battle."
As he spoke, he gave Lin Moyu a meaningful look and glanced subtly toward the distant sky.
Lin Moyu's heart tightened; he understood now that there was something wrong with soul pearls.
He said cautiously, "Senior, please allow me some time to consider this matter."
Wood Slaughter Realm Master nodded. "Very well. For now, I'd like to purchase some Great Dao Refining Pills. How many do you have?"
Lin Moyu replied, "Not many only a few hundred. As you saw earlier, other Dao Friends are waiting as well."
His implication was clear: Wood Slaughter Realm Master couldn't take them all without causing resentment among others. Even if Wood Slaughter Realm Master didn't care, Lin Moyu didn't want to offend so many people.
Wood Slaughter Realm Master nodded in understanding. "Then give me 100 pills for now."
"Alright," Lin Moyu agreed readily.
The transaction was completed swiftly. After deducting fees, Lin Moyu earned 16,200 soul pearls. Meanwhile, his identity token displayed an increasing number of leaves.
A transaction volume of 1,000 soul pearls granted access to Market Four. At 3,000 pearls Market Five became accessible; at 10,000 pearls Market Six opened up. To enter Market Seven a transaction volume of 30,000 soul pearls was required.
For Lin Moyu reaching 30,000 soul pearls wasn't difficult; it could be done quickly.
Wood Slaughter Realm Master concluded, "A pleasant transaction. If you decide on my earlier proposal you can find me in South Leaf Small Spirit Domain."
Lin Moyu nodded politely. "I'll give it careful thought."
This was the Human Sovereign's territory; with his avatar present and formations enveloping the area there were things Wood Slaughter Realm Master couldn't discuss openly here.
After he left, Lin Moyu returned to his stall and promptly put up a sign: "Limit three pills per person."
The Void Soul Pills he had prepared weren't many; most had been intended for Little Python. For now they would have to suffice.
Soon the previous crowd returned. Upon seeing Lin Moyu's sign limiting purchases they looked visibly displeased.
"Only three pills? That's too few!"
"Exactly! At least sell us ten each!"
"Three is barely enough; it's not fair!"
Lin Moyu raised his voice: "Dao Friends, I didn't prepare many pills this time so I must limit purchases. Once I find suitable materials I'll refine more and sell them here again."
Someone asked loudly: "When will that be?"
Lin Moyu replied vaguely: "I can't say for sure but I'll do it as soon as possible."
In truth he had no idea when or if he would return. If he found what he needed this time he might not come back at all.
For now this explanation would have to do.
"Fine three pills are better than nothing!" someone shouted before buying three pills from Lin Moyu.
This set off a chain reaction; others followed suit each purchasing three pills until Lin Moyu's stock was completely sold out within half a day.
By then his soul pearl count exceeded 70,000 and his identity token displayed seven leaves granting him access to Market Seven.
Closing his stall Lin Moyu headed straight for Market Seven.
As he approached the powerful pressure emanating from within became palpable even before entering.
Among the nine trading markets Market Seven was considered high-tier. Most participants here were first-tier soul Great Dao cultivators or Dao Lords and realm masters were a common sight.
For someone like Lin Moyu a second-tier soul Great Dao cultivator his presence here was rare.
Enduring the pressure Lin Moyu ascended into Market Seven.
Had his strength been any weaker he wouldn't have been able to enter at all.
With a transaction volume exceeding 70,000 soul pearls reaching Market Eight required 100,000 a goal easily achievable by spending some of his current pearls on materials.
The real challenge lay in accessing Market Nine the pinnacle of trading markets where items carried astronomical values and requirements were equally steep.
A transaction volume of one million soul pearls was needed to enter Market Nine a tenfold increase over Market Eight's requirement.
This barrier excluded nearly everyone except realm masters and a handful of exceptionally powerful Dao Lords capable of controlling worlds with potential to become realm masters themselves.
Stepping into Market Seven Lin Moyu browsed through various stalls.
Here the sellers were primarily first-tier souls or Dao Lords and their goods were rare and exorbitantly priced.
After some observation Lin Moyu noted that even the cheapest material cost 5,000 soul pearls a top-tier Great Dao material just shy of being Dao Lord-level quality suitable for crafting top-tier Great Dao treasures even usable by ordinary Dao Lords themselves.
"Common top-tier materials cost 5,000 pearls but rarer ones go for tens of thousands."
"And anything better costs several tens of thousands more."
"70,000 soul pearls seemed like a lot but they don't last long here."
"It looks like I'll need more ways to earn pearls."
Lin Moyu had high demand for top-tier Great Dao materials not just those absent from his world but also duplicates of existing ones for enhancing its development further.
Since 70,000 wasn't enough it was time to earn more and Void Soul Pills remained his best option.
Previously sold Void Soul Pills were only single-refinement versions made from ordinary soul crystals the kind he casually fed Little Python as snacks.
Double- or triple-refined Void Soul Pills offered better effects and naturally fetched higher prices but crafting them here wasn't an option; it would expose him as possessing the Soul Refining Furnace a treasure best kept secret.
After exploring Market Seven thoroughly Lin Moyu decided on his next step: purchase several materials to push his transaction volume past 100,000 and then proceed to Market Eight.
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