Seeing that no one answered, Liu Liangsheng's expression turned grim, and the atmosphere at the trade fair became extremely oppressive.
After a long while, Liu Liangsheng suddenly laughed heartily: "Hahaha, everyone need not be nervous. This one merely wishes to befriend Alchemist Gu, so that I may purchase more immortal pills for my city."
"Is that so."
"The City Lord is truly magnanimous."
A few more people flattered him with words, then said no more.
Those present were no fools; Liu Liangsheng's words were only meant for ghosts to hear.
No, if Gu Qing were here, with an alchemist's arrogance and prejudice, perhaps he would have believed it.
"Good!"
"This one's trading session ends here. Fellow Daoists, you may speak freely."
Liu Liangsheng made a gesture of invitation, then fell silent, pouring himself a cup of tea to drink.
"Does anyone have news of the Immortal Spirit Flower?"
What a fine fellow, as soon as this person spoke, the entire hall fell silent again.
The Immortal Spirit Flower was a divine object of "half-fruit," containing the laws of the Great Dao, which could help one break through to the Profound Divine Realm, with infinite wonders.
"Very well, let the next fellow Daoist please step forward."
Seeing that no one spoke for a long while, the old voice helplessly gave up.
"I wish to trade..."
Someone couldn't wait to speak up, wanting to buy or exchange information.
A day passed quickly, and it was time for the treasure trading session.
"Does anyone have a flying boat capable of crossing the chaotic currents of time?"
The one speaking was Zhi Meng.
She pressed her hand on the formation platform, and no one knew it was her speaking.
If the trade succeeded, it would also be transmitted through the formation, without letting the people present notice.
This was the good thing about the trade fair—the confidentiality measures were top-notch.
After all, what was being traded were ultimate treasures; how could confidentiality not be maintained?
After a moment of silence, Zhi Meng continued: "I can trade for one upper-grade Immortal Origin Pill, one upper-grade Tribulation Pill, and ten billion immortal crystals."
A flying boat that could shuttle through time was the treasure she wanted most.
Everything was ready, all that was missing was a flying boat.
For this, it was worth offering two extra immortal pills.
The entire hall was in an uproar; after all, this was no small amount, and it was estimated that besides Liu Liangsheng, no one wouldn't be tempted.
Moreover, this was just the starting price; perhaps one could add more immortal crystals or one or two more immortal pills on top of this.
"I don't need immortal pills."
A hoarse voice suddenly sounded in the venue.
"Then what do you need?"
Zhi Meng was overjoyed in her heart; she had originally only been trying with a mindset of giving it a shot, not holding out hope, after all, a flying boat that could shuttle through time was something that could be encountered but not sought.
But unexpectedly, someone actually possessed one.
However, upon hearing that this person didn't want immortal pills, Zhi Meng's heart sank.
As a newcomer to the Immortal Realm, besides immortal pills, she had no valuable treasures to offer.
As for the Primordial Yellow Qi, this was a heaven-defying treasure; taking it out for a transaction would be courting death.
"I need three hundred billion immortal crystals, plus information about the Immortal Phoenix Flower. If you don't have that, information about a divine treasure of equivalent value will do."
"Hiss~"
Everyone present drew a sharp breath.
Damn, they had thought adding to the original price was already an outrageous demand, especially since two upper-grade immortal pills were already included as extras.
Because the time-traveling flying boat was only worth this much; in the outside world, it would be worth at most a few hundred million immortal crystals.
Its high value was entirely due to the special formation carved into the time jade wall.
But here, it could be sold for ten billion.
And often, it was available but had no buyers.
This was because refining a flying boat capable of traversing time turbulence required time jade walls.
Time jade walls were a type of jade that had been washed by the power of time. They only appeared in time storms and were extremely rare.
Their only function was being unafraid of the erosion of time's power; otherwise, they were completely useless.
In the outside world, they were practically worthless; no one would even bother picking one up off the ground.
"It seems fellow daoist is not interested in trading."
Zhi Meng's voice was icy.
"Trading is voluntary. If fellow daoist finds it unsuitable, you can decline."
The old voice was extremely calm; just from the tone, one could tell this person was as steady as an old dog, maintaining a posture of sitting firmly on the fishing platform.
Zhi Meng's expression turned ugly.
Selling all of Gu Qing's sellable immortal pills only amounted to five hundred billion.
This person was asking for three hundred billion right off the bat, plus information similar to the Immortal Phoenix Flower.
One must understand, divine treasures similar to the Immortal Phoenix Flower were of immeasurable value; to exchange them for immortal crystals, one couldn't even think of it without a thousand billion.
This person, however, wanted to trade a mere flying boat for three hundred billion immortal crystals and information—this appetite was more terrifying than a glutton.
The people present also looked displeased.
They felt this person was simply a madman.
Not only was the price increased thirtyfold, but if they didn't have information about the Immortal Phoenix Flower, would they have to add more immortal crystals?
Gu Qing used his Dao Eye to scan the entire crowd and quickly locked onto a young man.
He was wearing stealth treasures, and beneath his mask was a handsome face.
"I'll add another twenty billion immortal crystals on top of the original offer, plus one immortal pill each."
Zhi Meng took a deep breath, suppressing her anger as she spoke.
"Sorry, three hundred billion immortal crystals and one piece of information—neither can be missing. If anything is lacking, there's nothing to discuss."
The handsome face hidden beneath the mask, upon hearing Zhi Meng's offer, suddenly began breathing rapidly, with greed flashing in his eyes.
After hesitating for a moment, he spoke calmly, adopting a posture of having Zhi Meng cornered.
"Two hundred billion immortal crystals, plus two immortal pills—this is my entire fortune. If you don't agree, then forget it."
Zhi Meng had never met such a shameless person before.
That's right, this was no longer about greed; he was completely a bottomless scoundrel.
If she didn't desperately need this flying shuttle to leave Heshan Immortal City, she would absolutely not have made this trade.
"My apologies."
Hearing Zhi Meng suddenly add so much, the young man was overjoyed, and the greed in his eyes was about to spill out.
"I'll bid two billion immortal crystals."
Gu Qing withdrew his gaze and smiled as well.
Because this extremely greedy person, as he had expected, was no ordinary person, but a Child of Fortune.
Only a Child of Fortune would do things that deviated from normal behavior.
After all, any normal person wouldn't dare to bid several dozen times the item's value.
Taking advantage of someone's misfortune was almost exclusive to Children of Fortune.
But to try and rob him, Ye Lin had truly narrowed his own path.
"Two billion? Do you have news about the Immortal Flower?"
Ye Lin asked excitedly.
Everyone present couldn't sit still anymore, pricking up their ears to listen.
"No."
"No?"
"That's right, no. I'm only offering two billion immortal crystals, not one more, not one less."
"You're messing with me?"
Ye Lin's expression instantly darkened.
Cutting off someone's financial path is like killing their parents.
Gu Qing's blatant disruption made him murderous.
Everyone looked disappointed, having thought Gu Qing would use the information in exchange, but unexpectedly he was just speaking up to cause trouble.
But... everyone felt secretly delighted.
Ye Lin was simply too insatiable, and they were furious just watching him.
"Trading is voluntary. If fellow daoist finds it unsuitable, you can give up."
Gu Qing threw the same words back at him.
"You..."
Hearing this, Ye Lin's gaze turned sinister. That was hundreds of billions of immortal crystals; if Gu Qing ruined this deal, just thinking about it made his heart bleed.
Ye Lin's eyes blazed as he said word by word: "Where is the Tianbao Merchant Tower's manager? Someone is causing trouble. I demand you throw him out."
"My apologies, trading is voluntary. If fellow daoist finds it unsuitable, you can give up."
Li Yuzheng paused before adding: "Of course, if fellow daoist doesn't wish to trade, you may leave at any time."
"..."
Ye Lin's face cracked.
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