"Deal!" Yi Tianxing nodded without hesitation.
The items were good—truly valuable. As for money? That was the least of his concerns.
Eternal Coins were now a common trading currency across all realms, especially ever since the Eternal Minting Furnace had made its appearance in multiple domain worlds. Many factions were scrambling to acquire one. With it, minting Eternal Coins was no longer a dream—so long as one could provide the appropriate materials and cultivation resources.
Of course, the power of will (愿力), a rare and essential ingredient for minting, was the real bottleneck. Without great influence or strength, it was impossible to collect it.
Even in the Barbaric Realm, Eternal Minting Furnaces existed—mostly held by top-tier factions. The smaller tribes or clans could only watch in envy. Many still used localized currencies, but whether those were accepted in trade was a different matter entirely. Most large-scale trades were still calculated in Eternal Coins.
So, while Yi Tianxing's spending might shock others, it wasn't unbelievable.
Just seeing that he was a "divine-tier rich customer" was enough.
"I have some more heaven-and-earth treasures," Zhen Deqiong said with a grin. "Interested, Daoist friend? Their value is skyrocketing daily. Whether you use them yourself or keep them as investments, it's a win."
As cultivators grew in number and power, the demand for such rare treasures soared. Yet the wandering merchants like Zhen Deqiong didn't hoard them. As long as someone was willing to pay, they would sell.
Of course, prices were soaring accordingly.
"Heaven-and-earth treasures?"Yi Tianxing's eyes lit up. "Of course I'm interested. Let's have a look."
He had no shortage of demand for such things. With the vast network of ministers and generals under his command in the Great Yi Holy Court, these treasures could be used as rewards, offerings, or added to the Star-Seizing Tower and Treasure Hall, where cultivators could exchange merit for them.
These treasures weren't just resources—they were the foundation of long-term loyalty.
Many top-tier talents had chosen to stay in Great Yi because such treasures were genuinely available through proper channels.
"Right this way, please."Zhen Deqiong led Yi Tianxing to a special display rack.
Though there weren't many items on it—just over a dozen—they appeared unassuming, lacking the radiant glow of powerful artifacts. Still, anyone with experience would recognize their extraordinary nature.
Among them were various weapon-type treasures—blades, spears, swords, staves. Some were treasure embryos, others already bore innate divine restrictions, signaling their vast potential. These were the most common yet most in-demand category.
There were ten such weapons on the rack.
"These are incredibly popular everywhere," Zhen Deqiong explained. "They're not innate spirit treasures yet, but their potential is comparable. The price per item has reached 30 million Eternal Coins. If you want one, feel free to pick."
What once cost a few hundred thousand had now increased by a factor of dozens—and it was still the going market rate.
"Very good. How much for all of them? I'll take the entire batch."Yi Tianxing nodded.
But what truly caught his eye were seven unusual treasures placed apart from the weapons:
A flower basket
A miniature palace
A stone tablet
A set of cards
A small pagoda
A cauldron
A bowl
Each bore innate divine restrictions, indicating a well-formed foundation. With proper nurturing, they could evolve into peerless treasures.
"These seven… Care to introduce them?"Yi Tianxing smiled.
Zhen Deqiong eagerly explained, as though reciting from memory:
Heavenly Maiden Flower Basket (天女花篮): Any flowers placed inside can be scattered like the Heavenly Maidens Scattering Flowers. Their fragrance spreads miles, and in battle, they can manifest heavenly maidens to fight. The petals can become blossom nectar, healing injuries.
Stellar Palace (星辰殿): Possesses a stellar convergence array. Cultivating inside boosts progress significantly, while offering formidable defensive and offensive properties. An all-around powerful treasure.
Blasphemy Slate (亵渎石板): Allegedly capable of defiling fate. Names written on it can have their destinies rewritten—or be cursed. Its effects depend on its rank.
Sealing Cards (封印卡牌): 36 powerful cards, each imbued with immense sealing powers. Can trap beings, treasures, even divine weapons. Fully cultivated, they could seal top-tier beings.
Five Elements Pagoda (五行塔): Contains five elemental domains. Can suppress enemies or serve as a sacred cultivation ground. Limitless potential.
Chongxuan Cauldron (重玄鼎): Functions both as alchemy furnace and weapon forge, and even as a defensive or offensive tool. Incredibly heavy—can shatter space with sheer force.
Blood-Oath Bowl (歃血碗): Used for blood-oath alliances. Oaths made with this bowl cannot be broken. Violators will suffer divine retribution. The ultimate witness to binding contracts.
Zhen Deqiong explained with enthusiasm, like a seasoned merchant who knew his stock inside and out.
"Interesting. I'll take them all. What's the total?"Yi Tianxing asked.
"For you, Daoist Yi, I'll give the best deal. Altogether—1.1 billion Eternal Coins,"Zhen Deqiong replied with a chuckle.
It was a sky-high sum, enough to stagger most cultivators. But the value of these heaven-and-earth treasures justified the price.
"Fine. I'll take them."Yi Tianxing answered without haggling, waving his hand to send over another massive sum of Eternal Coins.
The treasures disappeared into his sleeves.
Though none were worthy of merging into the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Pagoda, they were still valuable and would enhance the Great Yi treasury.
Suddenly—
Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!
A crisp cry echoed through the sky. Outside, a wave of cheering and excitement spread.
"Look! The Great-Winged Bird is here! The traveling merchants have arrived!"
"I wonder how many men they brought this time. I've saved up so much—I'm definitely buying one today!"
"No pushing! That man is mine!"
Countless female voices rang out across the heavens—clear, melodious, and brimming with excitement.
"Daoist Yi, we've arrived at one of the major gathering grounds. The Great-Winged Bird has landed. If you're curious, feel free to explore.This place… is known as a paradise for men—a place where many lose themselves.Just be careful not to let your guard down."Zhen Deqiong chuckled with a glint in his eye.
Yi Tianxing followed him out of the Treasure Pavilion.
They saw the Wandering Bird landing by a mighty river, just beside a massive island.
The island wasn't quite lush and pristine, but it was clearly highly livable. All across it were ancient cities, towns, and villages bustling with life.
The landing site was by a wide river that split the island in two. On one side: barbaric wilderness, towering trees, ferocious beasts, and roiling demonic energy. On the other: bustling civilization, with boats sailing up and down the river, people fishing, and ferrying others across.
"Wait… they're all women?"Yi Tianxing blinked in surprise.
At the riverside port, all the fishermen, sailors, and laborers were women—strong, broad-shouldered women with weathered faces from years of hard work.
There wasn't a single man in sight.
And when these women spotted the new arrivals—especially Yi Tianxing and the others—they lit up.
Girls washing clothes on the shore gasped with joy, waving their handkerchiefs excitedly.