Currently, his realm is only at the Half-step Grandmaster level, combined with his formidable physical strength, he can match a Grandmaster level expert.

But if he can also elevate his realm to the Grandmaster Realm, then no matter the grandmaster from the secular world or the Kunlun Realm, it would be hard for them to threaten him.

Unless it’s an old monster of the same level as the old man!

Upon returning to the villa, Chen Xiao immediately gathered the ladies and shared his thoughts with them.

The ladies naturally agreed; they are also keen to enhance their strength!

Ever since the news of the Dragon Vein’s revival, they’ve felt that power has become increasingly important. In the face of those heaven-defying experts, the wealth they possess is merely a pile of worthless paper!

Chen Xiao said to Leng Baiyu, "Elder Senior Sister, I want to find some rare herbs. Remember to help me look for them. Also, Second Senior Sister and Little Senior Sister, please help gather some information as well."

"Of course," the three senior sisters nodded.

"Are you planning to break through to the Grandmaster Realm?" Leng Baiyu asked.

"I’ll give it a try," Chen Xiao smiled lightly, "Who knows, it might work? This time, I want to refine the Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill to assist me in breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm!"

The Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill is an extremely precious elixir that helps martial artists in their attempt at reaching the Grandmaster Realm!

However, every herb required to refine it is extremely rare, worth more than gold. In the current secular environment, finding those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures is incredibly difficult!

If it were that simple, wouldn’t grandmasters be walking everywhere in the secular world?

Moreover, it is essential not just to have the herbs; you also need the elixir recipe to refine them into an elixir!

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power contained in these herbs, when consumed directly, is far from sufficient to promote a Half-step Grandmaster to a Grandmaster. They must be refined into an elixir to be effective!

And this elixir recipe is only held by Chen Xiao and Xuan Daozi.

Furthermore...

Even with the recipe, it’s not enough. The alchemist himself must possess powerful alchemy skills!

Alchemists in the secular world are extremely rare; most can only produce ineffective elixirs, as health supplements to deceive novices.

If they were to attempt to refine such an elixir as the Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill, it would only waste the herbs.

Thus, it goes without saying how difficult it is to successfully refine a Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill while meeting all these conditions?

Overall, however, it’s simpler compared to gathering those seven main medicines.

Soon, the ladies began utilizing their contacts, energetically seeking out the herbs required by Chen Xiao.

Three days later.

With the comprehensive help of the ladies, Chen Xiao finally gathered all the herbs needed to refine the Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill.

"This pile of herbs actually costs billions... it’s simply terrifying." Looking at the dozen or so rare herbs before him, Chen Xiao clicked his tongue, "Well, these are indeed incredibly precious elixirs, such as the five-hundred-year-old Long White Wild Ginseng, Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, Blood Coagulation Dragon Whisker Root... all of them are valuable assets!"

Cultivation requires immense expenditure!

"Now that these spiritual medicines are gathered, the only thing missing is a good alchemy furnace."

Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes.

Such a precious Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill certainly cannot be refined using a rice cooker.

However, he had already selected a target.

A few days ago, he had gathered relevant information that a Pre-Qin Era alchemy furnace would appear at a large auction in the Capital City.

An alchemy furnace from the Pre-Qin Era, preserved until now, is definitely not an ordinary item!

It’s perfect for refining the Tianxuan Great Rejuvenation Pill.

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Heavenly Dragon Auction House.

The auction site was bustling with activity.

This Heavenly Dragon Auction House is the largest chain auction house in the entire Divine Land.

They only hold three auctions a year, but every time they auction off precious items, so they receive a lot of attention, and many people come to participate.

Chen Xiao entered with an invitation.

Almost immediately upon entering, he saw a few familiar faces.

Young Zheng, and Lan Zijian among others!

He didn’t expect these people to integrate into the secular world so quickly and actually come to participate in a secular auction.

"Chen Xiao!"

Zhao Xingyu greeted Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao smiled and nodded.

However, upon seeing Chen Xiao, the faces of the others turned quite unpleasant, especially Young Zheng and Lan Zijian, who wished they could dismember Chen Xiao.

"Kid, I didn’t expect you to attend the auction; it really is a narrow road for enemies!" Young Zheng said coldly.

Chen Xiao retorted indifferently, "I too didn’t expect you local dogs to attend the auction; speaking of which... the items at the Heavenly Dragon Auction House aren’t cheap. Do you have the money to buy them?"

Young Zheng sneered, "What do you know? We come from the Kunlun Realm. Anything we bring out is a treasure to the secular people!"

"Exchanging them for money is as easy as pie, isn’t it?"

Lan Zijian also laughed scornfully, "Young Zheng, there’s no need to waste words on such a person. The things we possess are beyond his imagination for a lifetime!"

"He doesn’t understand how vast the gap between us is!"

After losing a martial arts contest to Chen Xiao, he was always unwilling to accept it, harboring resentment towards Chen Xiao.

But then again, Chen Xiao, a secular person, lacks cultivation resources and will only reach this point in the future. Soon, he will be miles ahead of him!

So why fight for a moment of pride?

Young Zheng nodded arrogantly, "You’re right. If it weren’t for obtaining that alchemy furnace, I wouldn’t come to such a place and mingle with these inferior people!"

In his eyes, the power of these secular people is weak, no different than ants!

He inherently despises these people.

However, since Elder Mo’s intimidation last time, they’ve acted with much more restraint.

Chen Xiao squinted slightly.

These guys are actually after that Pre-Qin Era alchemy furnace as well?

It seems that this object is truly valuable!

Even Young Zheng was attracted.

This further determined his resolve to acquire the alchemy furnace!

Watching them leave.

Chen Xiao also found a seat to sit in.

The auction began shortly.

The opening item was a unique antique worth several billion, marking the start.

Afterward came artworks, rare herbs, antiques, and even some elixirs and cold weapons, all of which were highly valuable.

"It seems this Heavenly Dragon Auction House is not an ordinary auction; although there are a lot of artworks and antiques, the items for martial artists seem more plentiful."

Chen Xiao murmured with narrowed eyes.

At this moment, a young woman next to him suddenly spoke, "This Heavenly Dragon Auction House is certainly not ordinary. Behind them stands the Tianxuan Sect, the leader of the Kunlun Eight Hidden Sects!"

"The Heavenly Dragon Auction House is merely their lookout in the secular world!"