Chapter 193 Trade Fair
For the Red-haired Demon Monkey, its arms, although not as formidable as its tail that wielded Strange Fire, were also a significant aspect of its combat strength.
With such a strong desire to win, Lin Shiming could understand its current frustration.
"Don't worry, I'll find you a Third Rank Limb-Regrowing Pill!" Lin Shiming gently rubbed the red head of the Red-haired Demon Monkey, then turned away without caring whether it understood him or not.
Lin Shiming didn't linger long and left the Cave Heaven World, heading towards the marketplace of Jiuye City.
The marketplace in Jiuye City was exceptionally orderly, and the buildings and streets were much larger than those in ordinary cities.
At the moment, due to Jiuye City facing the threat of the Heavenly Demon Sect and Corpse Refining Sect, there were more Cultivators purchasing Magic Artifacts and Spirit Talismans on the streets, and even the distant vending areas were overflowing with people.
Most of them were Qi Cultivators, but there were also quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators; to Lin Shiming's surprise, there were quite a few Purple Mansion Cultivators shopping in the stores as well.
Clearly, the fall of Heavenly River State had put tremendous pressure on those Purple Mansion Cultivators, and many of them had retreated from Heavenly River City.
Lin Shiming, who needed to purchase a Third Rank Limb-Regrowing Pill, didn't go to the vending area but headed straight for the shops instead.
Finally, he stopped in front of a four-story shop called Baozhen Pavilion.
A four-story shop signified the capability to host Golden Core True Persons, which was also a symbol of strength and background.
Of course, Lin Shiming had also seen situations where shops intentionally built a fourth floor to cater to True Persons, but in reality, they might not have the financial strength to host even Purple Mansion Hermits.
However, now in Jiuye City, with a steady stream of visitors coming and going, Lin Shiming naturally didn't have to worry about this situation.
The layout and decoration of Baozhen Pavilion were somewhat similar to the Duobao Tower of the Qingxuan Sect, with the ground floor divided into four counters for Elixirs, Artifacts, Spiritual Materials, and Talismans, each staffed by Cultivators with attractive appearances and sweet voices.
Lin Shiming didn't stop, heading straight to the second floor.
The second floor was even more luxurious and grand, with more nanmu furnishings and some potted landscapes of Copper Coin Plants as decorations.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Senior, this is the Jade Slip introducing the treasures on the second floor. If you wish to make a purchase, you can visit the transaction room to view the treasures," a sweet-voiced female Cultivator approached as soon as Lin Shiming ascended the stairs, handing him a Jade Slip.
After seeing several Foundation Establishment Cultivators checking the Jade Slips, Lin Shiming also took the Jade Slip.
The contents recorded in the Jade Slip were extensive, including ten different kinds of Spirit Beast cubs. Among them, there was even a peak Third Rank Split Wind Eagle Beast egg, but the price tag was incredibly scary, approaching a million Spirit Stones.
Lin Shiming, who was there for the Limb-Regrowing Pill, didn't continue to check the Spirit Beasts, instead, he searched for Elixirs and swiftly found the Third Rank Limb-Regrowing Pill. The price was two hundred thousand Spirit Stones per bottle, which was quite reasonable and had not been inflated due to the invasion of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
After finding the Limb-Regrowing Pill, he leisurely continued to check other treasures.
Besides the Limb-Regrowing Pill, Lin Shiming took a liking to a Superior Grade Third Rank Crimson Flame Rod Magic Artifact, which he also intended to buy for the Red-haired Demon Monkey. Since the Red-haired Demon Monkey currently possessed Strange Fire, which could incinerate anything, it could only throw a Profound Spirit Mountain Magic Artifact from afar.
However, the price of this Superior Grade Third Rank Crimson Flame Rod was not too outrageous—four hundred thousand Spirit Stones of the Inferior Grade.
Of course, what surprised him the most was that the shop even had seeds of Third Rank Spirit Vines. Though these seeds were only of the Inferior Grade Green Snake Vine, which were far from comparable to his Purple Gold Vine in terms of resilience!
However, at the moment, he didn't have many seeds of the Purple Gold Vine left, so he could consider buying some as a temporary substitute.
About the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Lin Shiming finally made his selection.
Then, under the guidance of the female Cultivator, he found an empty room and walked in.
The consultant in the room was a slightly shrewd middle-aged cultivator, at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, just like Lin Shiming.
Upon entering, Lin Shiming sat down with the middle-aged cultivator's hospitality.
"Fellow Daoist, do you have any treasures in mind?"
"Third Rank Limb-Regrowing Pills, a Third Rank Superior Grade Crimson Flame Rod, plus two bottles of Intermediate Grade Third Rank Healing Pills—Cold Jade Pills, and a hundred seeds of the Green Snake Vine..." Lin Shiming listed the treasures he intended to purchase one by one.
The latter quickly took out from his Storage Bag the Third Rank Intermediate Grade Healing Pills and the Limb-Regrowing Pills. However, the Crimson Flame Rod and Green Snake Vine seeds were brought out by a Qi Cultivation servant from inside the room.
After inspecting the Crimson Flame Rod and Limb-Regrowing Pills, Lin Shiming also handed a Storage Bag to the middle-aged cultivator.
Inside were precisely eight hundred thousand Spirit Stones.
"Would fellow Daoist happen to know where to purchase a Third Rank Superior Grade Spirit Vine?" Lin Shiming asked after pocketing the treasures. Your journey continues on empire
For his Purple Wood Heart Sutra, Spirit Vines were the utmost increase in fighting power. The Purple Gold Vine seemed somewhat insufficient when he faced cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage or those who had reached the Perfection of Foundation Establishment.
Seeing that the shop had Third Rank Inferior Grade Green Snake Vine seeds, he grew curious.
"Third Rank Superior Grade Spirit Vine?" The middle-aged cultivator was visibly surprised by Lin Shiming's request. He knew Lin Shiming was only a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator, but recalling Lin Shiming's financial resources, his expression quickly returned to normal.
"Such rare Spirit Vines are extremely scarce. Currently, Treasures Pavilion doesn't have any. If fellow Daoist desires one, perhaps you might try at a trading meeting held by Treasures Pavilion!" The middle-aged cultivator said as he took out a token engraved with the words "Treasures Pavilion."
Upon seeing Lin Shiming's puzzled look, the middle-aged cultivator spoke again:
"Rest assured, fellow Daoist. This trading meeting is organized by the Purple Mansion Elder behind Treasures Pavilion. As long as you can bring out precious treasures, not to mention Third Rank vines, even Fourth Rank vines might be possible!"
Lin Shiming became very interested upon hearing this. With the Heavenly Demon Sect in power, it made sense for a Purple Mansion cultivator to hold a trading meeting.
Lin Shiming accepted the token, thanked the cultivator, and then left Treasures Pavilion.
Once back at his residence, Lin Shiming immediately administered the Limb-Regrowing Pill to the Red-haired Demon Monkey. After swallowing the pill, the spot where the monkey's limb had been severed slowly began to emit red light, and a red monkey arm gradually formed.
However, the newly grown arm was clearly fragile and would require significant conditioning.
The Red-haired Demon Monkey's eyes shone as it examined its new limbs and let out constant howls. It began to swing its arms wildly and even attempted to grab the Profound Spirit Mountain, but Lin Shiming hastily stopped it.
Then he took out Blood Crocodile Flowers and, following the Mountain Ape Body Refining Technique's elixir formula, poured out a jar full of the concoction.
The eyes of the Red-haired Demon Monkey sparkled with excitement, and it immediately leaped into the jar, not forgetting to howl excitedly at Lin Shiming.
Seeing this, Lin Shiming was able to put his mind at ease.
But he feared that for the moment, the Red-haired Demon Monkey would not be much help to him.
After checking on the monkey, Lin Shiming also made his way to the center of the Cave Heaven World.
There, two Spirit Fields had been cultivated and were filled with an abundance of Spirit Soil. However, the Spiritual Energy of the Spirit Vein there had barely enough power for a Second Rank Inferior Grade, which was insufficient to nurture Purple Gold Vines. Only a few ordinary Second Rank Spiritual Medicines were planted there as a test.
Lin Shiming exited the Cave Heaven World. With a trading meeting to attend in three days, he couldn't practice the Split Spirit Decision, so he began to meditate on the Purple Wood Heart Sutra in his room.