Trade Fair, Copper Piece

On the first day in Holy Pill City, Chen Xiao completed two things he had planned.

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Corpse was dealt with.

Additionally, the location of the Ye Family's Sun Fire Ancient Altar was confirmed.

Although he had agreed to help Ye Zhong with two small matters, neither of them required Chen Xiao to give up anything; instead, he could gain some benefits from them.

After being busy for most of the night, Chen Xiao finally left with Zi Yan.

Refining the Heavenly Demon Puppet was time-consuming and difficult, definitely not as easy as dealing with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Corpse.

Therefore, it was best to give the demoness Cao a few days to resolve the Cultivation Technique issue and recover her state to peak before proceeding with the refining.

Cao Ying was also aware of Chen Xiao's plan, and for the next two days, she focused on cultivating in peace, not meeting the three of them even once.

Zi Yan ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's vital blood. After learning there were a few days of free time, she was the first to consume a drop.

Without any preparation, she swallowed a drop as if drinking water.

This drop of vital blood, which could have exploded an ordinary Dou Huang expert, caused no ripples within Zi Yan's belly. Instead, it made the Little Dragon Person energetic every day, as if she had endless strength.

On the third day since arriving in Holy Pill City.

At night, the bright moon hung high.

In a courtyard near the Pill Tower headquarters.

Little Fairy Doctor sat on the clean grass, her jade hands flying as she sewed a pair of gloves made from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's claws for Zi Yan.

Watching the increasingly exquisite and sharp gloves gradually take shape, Zi Yan, who was squatting beside her with her hands propped under her chin, giggled happily.

She could already imagine the scene of herself wearing these gloves and wreaking havoc.

"Be more reserved, your drool is about to flow out."

A voice pulled Zi Yan out of her fantasy. The Little Dragon Person glanced at Chen Xiao beside her, showing no guilt about interrupting Chen Xiao's good time.

Just moments before, Chen Xiao was comfortably resting his head on Little Fairy Doctor's jade leg, immersed in comfort, when Zi Yan suddenly appeared and asked Little Fairy Doctor to help sew the gloves.

Recently, the Little Dragon Person's perception was not great!

"Alright, Zi Yan, give them a try."

Just as Zi Yan was about to retort, Little Fairy Doctor smiled and handed over the pair of gloves.

Seeing this, Zi Yan instantly forgot about arguing with Chen Xiao, happily taking the gloves and putting them on.

Then, like a child who had received a favorite toy, she couldn't wait to swing them around.

With the Blood Seal suppressing her, Zi Yan didn't use any Dou Qi, but as she swung her fists, the space still twisted slightly, causing ripples.

The sharpness of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's claws was evident.

"Awesome, I'd like to see who dares to take a punch from me now!"

After swinging wildly for a while, Zi Yan stopped with satisfaction, looking at the gloves on her hands, extremely smug.

She already possessed immense strength, and now with these gloves, her advantage in direct confrontation was undoubtedly even greater.

Seeing her gaze turn towards him, looking eager to try them out, Chen Xiao rolled his eyes irritably.

He had no leisure time to be Zi Yan's test subject.

Seeing this, Zi Yan could only reluctantly put away the gloves.

Suddenly, crisp footsteps approached from a distance, attracting the attention of the three.

Looking up towards the entrance of the small courtyard, they saw the demoness, who had changed into a brand new black dress, approaching under the moonlight.

In just two days, there was an indescribable change in this demoness.

This was because her Cultivation Technique had been completed, making her aura more perfectly integrated and smooth.

"Sister Cao Ying~"

Zi Yan happily greeted her.

Cao Ying smiled and nodded in response, rubbed Zi Yan's head, and then came over to Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor.

"I'm quite familiar with Holy Pill City, I'm practically a half-host. I originally wanted to take you around, but I've been quite busy the past two days. Now I'm finally free. At the junction of the outer and inner regions, there's an Alchemist trade fair. Chen Xiao, Sister Xian'er, should I take you to join in the fun?"

Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor looked at Chen Xiao.

She wasn't interested in the Alchemist trade fair; everything depended on Chen Xiao's decision.

Wherever Chen Xiao went, she would follow.

Chen Xiao, on the other hand, carefully recalled information about the Holy Pill City Alchemist trade fair in his mind. In the original timeline, Xiao Yan seemed to have found some materials for refining the Bone-Growing Blood-Melding Pill there.

However, Chen Xiao didn't have anyone he needed to resurrect, he hadn't even brought out the Heavenly Flame Honored One, so these materials weren't very attractive to him.

"Alchemist trade fair? Can only Alchemists participate? Then there must be a lot of good stuff." Zi Yan became a bit interested.

"It's not just Alchemists. The Alchemist trade fair has three floors. The threshold to enter the first floor is very low. The second floor requires the status of a Sixth Grade Alchemist or a Dou Zong expert to enter. The third floor requires a Seventh Grade Alchemist or a Dou Zun expert. These people are powerful and have sharp eyes, so the things they bring out won't be too bad. Of course, finding a bargain is basically impossible," Cao Ying patiently explained.

The speaker had no intention, but the listener was attentive.

As Cao Ying spoke, Chen Xiao's memory of the Alchemist trade fair became clearer and clearer, and he thought of something within it that was very useful to him.

Without further hesitation, Chen Xiao immediately got up.

"Sounds kind of interesting. Let's go, we'll go take a look and see what's so remarkable about this Alchemist trade fair in Holy Pill City!"

Little Fairy Doctor nodded lightly and followed suit.

...

Trade fairs weren't rare on the Dou Qi Continent.

For instance, the Thousand Medicine Shop in Purple Cloud City often held trade fairs, and it was the same in other regions.

But if you were to rank trade fairs, then the one Chen Xiao and the others were heading to should be considered top-tier, far beyond the small ones like the one held by the Thousand Medicine Shop.

"Alchemist Trade Fair..."

Arriving at their destination, the three of them, Chen Xiao, Little Fairy Doctor, and Cao Ying, gazed at the magnificent and grand building before them. Their eyes finally settled on the flowing, dragon-like strokes on the pale green wooden plaque, and they were all a little surprised.

The name really wasn't misleading at all.

Cao Ying had been here before and was already used to it, her expression unchanged.

Even though it was nighttime, the entrance to the trade fair was still incredibly lively. Crowds surged in the streets like a rushing river, and many figures dressed in Alchemist robes easily passed the guards at the entrance under the fervent and envious gazes of those around them, striding into the venue.

Without looking around too much, Chen Xiao took the first step and walked towards the interior.

Arriving at the entrance, just as the guards with stern faces were about to stop them, Little Fairy Doctor's aura rippled, completely revealing the aura of a Dou Zong expert.

In an instant, the guards all stopped in their tracks, bowed to the four of them, and allowed them to enter.

"Sister Cao Ying, don't they recognize you?"

Entering the first-floor hall, Zi Yan asked curiously.

Cao Ying shook her head and chuckled, "They might have heard my name. Although I've been in Holy Pill City for two years, I rarely go out and wander around. Most of the time I'm refining pills in the courtyard. I haven't been to this Alchemist trade fair many times before, and besides, these guards rotate."

Hearing this, Zi Yan finally understood.

Inside the first-floor hall of the trade fair, there were many neatly arranged stone platforms, like stalls. Behind the stone platforms, some figures who looked like stall owners sat cross-legged, looking lazy, completely unlike businessmen.

Of course, they really weren't.

Chen Xiao quickly scanned everything once and headed straight for the second floor.

Those setting up stalls on this first floor were Sixth Grade Alchemists and those below the Dou Zong level. The value of the items they brought out was limited.

Even if there were things to be found at a bargain, it wouldn't be their turn; they would have been snatched up by those who knew their stuff long ago.

So, there was no need to waste time.

Arriving at the entrance to the second floor, Little Fairy Doctor revealed her aura once more, allowing the four of them to enter smoothly.

Stepping into the second floor, the deafening noise from downstairs was instantly cut off. In the spacious second-floor hall, the crystal-paved floor shimmered with light, reflecting figures like a mirror, the strong light dazzling.

Looking around, the treasures displayed on dozens of crystal display stands emitted strange auras. Just a quick glance revealed that their preciousness was far beyond what was available downstairs.

The flow of people here was significantly sparser, and their quality was also higher. Everyone acted calmly, quietly admiring the items they were interested in, and deliberately lowered their voices when haggling with the stall owners, exhibiting cultivation and style.

Chen Xiao also slowed his pace and led the three girls on a tour of the hall.

It was a pity that although there were quite a few precious medicinal ingredients on the second floor, there was nothing that could move the four of them.

Even Zi Yan, who never refused medicinal ingredients, didn't have a strong desire, although her eyes were always on those ingredients. This was just a matter of ingrained habit.

Shaking their heads slightly, the four of them exited the second floor and headed towards the entrance to the third floor.

This time, even Little Fairy Doctor was helpless.

She was currently only a Dou Zong and didn't meet the requirements to enter the third floor.

Cao Ying stepped forward at the right moment and took out a Seventh Grade Alchemist badge, pinning it to her chest.

However, just as the old man guarding the entrance made way and the four of them were preparing to ascend, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

"Ying'er, is this the man you've taken a fancy to? He's not even an Alchemist. How can he be worthy of you?"

The abrupt voice, the undisguised tone of contempt, caused the four of them to pause in their steps and turn around to look.

Immediately, they saw a young man dressed in white, with a relatively handsome appearance, walking over.

On his chest, there was also a Sixth Grade Alchemist badge.

Gazing at the young man's face, which was half-smiling, half-not, Little Fairy Doctor's eyes turned cold, and her aura flickered in and out.

She had never forgotten Cai Lin's instructions when they left the Northwest Continent.

And even if Cai Lin hadn't said anything, she wouldn't tolerate someone being so sarcastic.

The smile on Cao Ying's face also instantly disappeared. She glanced at Chen Xiao beside her, and when she looked at the young man again, a hint of disgust appeared in her eyes.

"Senior Brother Song Qing, please call me by my name. Our relationship isn't that close. Also, how I choose a man has nothing to do with Senior Brother Song Qing!"

Song Qing was a disciple of the Pill Tower's Grand Elder and had entered the Pill Tower earlier than Cao Ying.

Therefore, calling him Senior Brother was not a problem.

Compared to the sensitive reactions of Little Fairy Doctor and Cao Ying, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan felt a bit novel.

Since leaving Jia Nan Academy to go out and train, so many years had passed. They had always been cautious and acted after careful consideration, never encountering such a melodramatic situation.

...Until today, when it finally happened for the first time!

Chen Xiao thought carefully. The reason this situation occurred was partly because of Cao Ying.

After all, Song Qing had feelings of admiration and jealousy towards Cao Ying. His emotions got the better of him, which is why he provoked Chen Xiao.

Of course, the most important reason was still Chen Xiao himself.

If he were a Seventh Grade Alchemist, or possessed Dou Zong level strength, Song Qing wouldn't have dared to be so audacious.

Peak Dou Huang was truly not considered a strong expert in Central State.

"Heh heh, naturally I can't control Junior Sister. I just can't stand some men who always like to hide behind women."

Having been completely dismissed by Cao Ying, the smile on Song Qing's face immediately became strained. He let out a fake chuckle, his tone even more sarcastic.

Little Fairy Doctor took a step forward but was pulled back by Chen Xiao.

Fighting was not allowed at the Alchemist trade fair; it was a rule.

It wasn't worth breaking the rules for one Song Qing.

Moreover, even if they could fight, they didn't need a Dou Zong level expert like Little Fairy Doctor to personally handle such a nobody.

Raising his eyes to glance at Song Qing, the corner of Chen Xiao's mouth curved into a mischievous smile. He reached out and wrapped an arm around Cao Ying's waist beside him.

The latter's delicate body stiffened slightly, then quickly returned to normal without any struggle. She even cooperated by pressing closer into his embrace.

"If you want to talk to me based on your Alchemist status, then you win. After all, I truly don't have talent in alchemy. I can only find an Alchemist to keep by my side and reap the rewards. Fortunately, Ying'er's talent in this area is a little bit stronger than yours, and she's very obedient."

Chen Xiao was incredibly honest, not saying a single false word.

But that helpless expression, in Song Qing's eyes, looked even more like showing off.

Especially seeing how amenable Cao Ying was, Song Qing's eyes turned red with jealousy. He wished he could replace Chen Xiao.

Song Qing took a deep breath, wanting to mock him again, but realized that Chen Xiao had already admitted his inferiority in alchemy. He couldn't choose that angle...

Besides his most得意 Alchemist status, Song Qing's Dou Qi flowed within him, and the aura of a Nine-Star Dou Wang flashed and vanished.

Immediately after, he saw Chen Xiao at the staircase entrance, wrapping his left arm around the Dou Zong expert whom he dared not even look directly at, pulling her into his embrace as well.

Just like Cao Ying, the latter didn't resist in the slightest!

Song Qing's eyes widened, completely bewildered.

Seeing Song Qing's stunned expression, Chen Xiao smiled slightly, not even bothering to say anything more to him. He went straight up to the third floor.

Song Qing was just a minor character, not even cannon fodder in the original timeline. Chen Xiao had no interest in him at all.

The third floor of the trade fair.

Compared to the two floors below, it wasn't spacious, but the decorations were extremely thoughtful.

It wasn't as dazzling as the second floor. Light green warm jade was spread out, covering this top floor. Stepping on it, a faint warmth and coolness permeated the soles of one's feet, making the whole body feel exceptionally comfortable.

On this top floor covered in warm jade, there were very few people. At a glance, there were only a few dozen, but everyone understood that if these few dozen people were outside, each of them would be true experts or alchemy masters capable of causing quite a stir.

The appearance of Chen Xiao and the three others naturally attracted the attention of some people on the top floor. Immediately, some gazes were cast over from various places.

Chen Xiao released Little Fairy Doctor and Cao Ying and wandered around the top floor with the three of them, seemingly without purpose.

After a full fifteen minutes, Chen Xiao finally stopped in front of a stall he had passed by twice before.

His gaze skipped over the jade platform and landed on the gray-haired old man behind it. The old man was slovenly, with a lazy expression on his face. He was slumped on the jade platform, ignoring the onlookers around him and brazenly picking his ears.

But on his chest, there was a glittering Seventh Grade Alchemist badge.

Moreover, it was a high-level Seventh Grade!

On the jade platform in front of the old man were many precious medicinal ingredients in wooden boxes, as well as some miscellaneous items.

Chen Xiao scanned the area and finally stopped at a light yellow copper piece in the corner of the jade platform.

This copper piece looked ordinary at first glance, its surface covered with some green copper rust.

But upon closer inspection, one could see that the copper piece seemed to faintly have some rather peculiar patterns.

Staring at this copper piece, a hint of excitement surged in Chen Xiao's heart.

If Cao Ying hadn't mentioned the Alchemist trade fair tonight, he wouldn't have remembered this item.

This copper piece was a huge find. The Spirit Nurturing Dust it contained was a treasure that all Alchemists dreamed of!

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