Chapter 556: Chapter 165: Is a Mere High-Grade Spirit Medicine Worth Showing Off?

Outside the cave mansion,

An elder with a goatee, over fifty years old, wearing a green long robe, with graying hair, was waiting in attendance,

This person was the steward of the Hundred Skills Commerce Alliance, Master Profound Maple.

His original name was Zhang Baichuan, the youngest son of True Monarch Feng Yi, an elder of the Hundred Skills Commerce Alliance,

But unfortunately, True Monarch Feng Yi had bad luck, falling in a secret realm at just over seven hundred years old.

Without the protection of True Monarch Feng Yi, the entire Zhang Clan instantly declined, and Zhang Baichuan, once the son of a True Monarch, also fell into the mundane world,

The disparity in circumstances made Zhang Baichuan extremely unwilling, and he vowed to restore his family’s honor!

Fortunately, he was not lacking in aptitude, daring to dream and fight, and combined with some connections from his father in the past, he finally reached the Late-Stage Core Formation before the age of four hundred.

Hopeful to achieve Nascent Soul Formation!

However, what he condensed was a Middle-Grade True Pill, and naturally, the Nascent Soul Pill within the commerce alliance would not fall to his turn.

Fortunately, the commerce alliance had extremely well-informed news, and after inquiring from various parties, he finally learned from his father’s good friend, True Monarch Pill Origin,

that Zhou Xun was in possession of the Nascent Soul Pill!

Zhang Baichuan was overjoyed, and immediately, through True Monarch Pill Origin, met Zhou Xun,

but unfortunately was refused by Zhou Xun,

However, being a person of strong will, he naturally wouldn’t give up so quickly, so he carried a heavy gift and visited Zhou Xun’s residence again.

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"Greetings to Daoist Brother Zhou!"

Seeing the cave mansion door open, Zhou Xun walked out from inside, which made Master Profound Maple extremely happy, stepping forward to offer a salute,

with a very courteous attitude!

"So it’s Daoist Friend Zhang, please come inside to discuss whatever matters you may have!" Zhou Xun then led the elder towards his residence.

"Daoist Brother has such a great relationship with True Monarch Tianci, it really makes one envious!" Master Profound Maple, feeling the ’immortal family’-like cave mansion, couldn’t help but reveal his true feelings.

Once, he also lived in such a cave mansion, but alas, the family declined.

"Daoist Friend Zhang is joking, you are the son of a True Monarch and a steward of the Hundred Skills Commerce Alliance, how could you be lacking this one cave mansion!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand.

Soon, the two arrived at Zhou Xun’s living room.

"First time visiting, apologies for the intrusion, here is a Tier Three High-Grade ’Osmanthus Branch Orchid’, please accept it, Daoist Brother!"

As soon as Master Profound Maple sat down, he took out a jade box an inch long and placed it on the small table between the two of them,

Then with a flick of his finger, the Sealing Spirit Talisman on the jade box fell off automatically, and the box lid opened automatically,

revealing an exotic spirit medicine, entirely emerald green, dotted with some golden spots.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun smiled slightly.

A mere Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Medicine had no appeal to him at all, perhaps fifty years ago Zhou Xun would have taken a few more glances at it.

"Daoist Friend Zhang is too kind, this medicine is extremely rare, better keep it yourself, just speak plainly!"

Hearing this, Zhang Baichuan nodded and then spoke:

"I came here seeking the Nascent Soul Pill, please, Daoist Brother, be compassionate and sell this pill to me, I would be eternally grateful!"

Saying so, he stood up, cupped his hands, and saluted Zhou Xun.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun frowned and his expression instantly turned cold, if it weren’t for the relationship with True Monarch Pill Origin, he would have already driven this person out.

However, this person’s incessant entangling made Zhou Xun somewhat displeased, so he spoke:

"Haven’t I already made it clear to you regarding this matter!"

"My aptitude isn’t high, using only one Nascent Soul Pill really gives me no confidence in breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage,"

"So these three Nascent Soul Pills, I will never sell them!"

Zhou Xun spoke with a tone extremely firm and resolute.

Hearing this, the elder’s expression did not change at all, continuing to say:

"Daoist Brother, don’t be quick to refuse, how about listening to my conditions first, how about it?"

"Speak!" Zhou Xun said coldly.

"Firstly, I am willing to offer six hundred high-grade spirit stones as compensation,"

"Secondly, four Tier Three High-Grade spirit medicines, which can be refined into elixirs for Foundation Strengthening and Essence Nourishing, which can assist Daoist Brother in reaching the Peak Core Formation earlier!"

"Thirdly, I heard Daoist Brother is searching for Tier Four and above Thunder Attribute materials, I have a piece of Profound Gold Crystal weighing five taels, left by my father back then!"

"Although this is not a Thunder Attribute, it is a Gold Attribute material, reaching Tier Four Middle-Grade, perhaps it could substitute,"

"With this item, could it possibly be exchanged for one Nascent Soul Pill!"

Saying this, the elder showed a look of anticipation, gazing at Zhou Xun.

"How did you know I’m searching for Tier Four Thunder Attribute materials, Daoist Friend, you’ve got it wrong!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand, not answering directly.

"True Monarch Tianci has recently been visiting friends frequently, inquiring about Thunder Attribute Tier Four materials everywhere, he hadn’t acted this way before,"

"Everything started after Daoist Brother’s arrival, naturally running around on your behalf!"

The elder explained and then continued talking about the Nascent Soul Pill,

"If not possible, I can owe Daoist Brother a favor, no matter what, I’m willing to help Daoist Brother once unconditionally, I’m willing to make a Heart Demon Oath,"

"In this case, can it be exchanged for one Nascent Soul Pill!"

The elder cupped his hands.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but slightly regret letting this person in, he didn’t expect Zhang Baichuan to be such a persistent person.

Thinking for a moment, he then spoke:

"I’ve already said, this pill is of great use to me, currently I absolutely will not exchange it, no matter how good the treasures, or how many Spirit Stones, they can’t compare to the Nascent Soul Dao!"

"However, if Daoist Friend is willing to wait for a while, when I successfully form my Nascent Soul, if there are extra pills, exchanging one for Daoist Friend Zhang isn’t impossible,"

"If Daoist Friend is still unwilling, then please go on your way!"

After speaking, Zhou Xun picked up the Spirit Tea, lightly blew, and took a sip.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Baichuan’s face changed several times, the conditions just now were already his greatest sincerity,

If even this couldn’t move Zhou Xun, he had no other ways,

After contemplating for a long time, he finally stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

"In that case, I wish for Daoist Brother to achieve Nascent Soul soon, and then please generously grant the Nascent Soul Pill!"

"Easily done!" Zhou Xun replied indifferently.

By the time Zhou Xun formed his Nascent Soul, perhaps he would have left this place long ago, where would Master Profound Maple find him then.

Besides, Zhou Xun didn’t promise to exchange this pill for him.

Even if it wasn’t sold by then, Zhou Xun wouldn’t be considered as reneging.

"I won’t disturb Daoist Brother’s cultivation anymore, farewell!" Seeing Zhou Xun say so, Master Profound Maple could only turn and leave,

"Wait, no work can be rewarded without merit, this ’Osmanthus Branch Orchid’ please take it back, Daoist Friend!" He said, picking up the box and handing it to the elder.

Hearing this, Master Profound Maple was stunned for a moment, then nodded, took the jade box, put it into his storage bag, and turned to leave, a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes, as if making a certain determination.

After this person left, Zhou Xun visibly breathed a sigh of relief, he didn’t dread the Magical Combat in the field, but rather felt a headache and helplessness towards such persistent scoundrel actions.

After all, it was impossible to just kill the opponent because of this.

Time flew by, four months passed quickly, and finally, it was the day of the auction in Sea Suppression Immortal City.