Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 205 Heavenly Meal

"I'd like to acquire some third-tier spiritual items. What do you think?"

Fang Qing handed the jade slip with "Mo Tianyu" deleted to Shang Yuanxin.

Shang Yuanxin scanned the materials with his divine sense and smiled, "They are all third-tier materials, which is indeed a bit troublesome... However, if Senior is willing to pay a deposit, apart from the large quantity of 'Void Stones' that is difficult to obtain, the other materials can be sourced, and the cost will be no more than three months..." "Oh?"

Fang Qing was genuinely pleasantly surprised: "The Merchant Alliance is indeed excellent... then let's settle on that."

He certainly didn't lack spirit stones; being able to buy third-tier treasure materials was a huge win.

Although this transaction wasn't a loss for them, it was clear that Shang Yuanxin was doing them a favor.

"As for Void Stones, there was a private exchange event recently held by high-level cultivators. There was a 'Dispersed Person' who seems to control a Void ore vein and frequently sells this kind of treasure with void attributes..."

Shang Yuanxin added.

The Void Mine primarily produces low-grade void-attribute spiritual materials, which are often used as the main materials for refining storage treasures such as storage bags.

The core area is where you can mine Tier 3 "Void Stones"!

"Are you referring to the gathering at the Pao Hui Lou restaurant a month from now?"

Fang Qing's heart stirred; the high-level cultivator exchange meeting mentioned by these two chambers of commerce must be the same place.

"good."

Shang Yuanxin nodded: "When the time comes, just say that you were introduced by Shang Meng Yuanxin, and the scattered people should give you some face..."

"You're good..."

Fang Qing gave Shang Yuanxin a deep look. In the cultivation world, low-level merchants only make a profit by buying low and selling high. Truly shrewd merchants always invest in cultivators and forces!

The seed for Core Formation from this merchant clearly shows this trend.

"Thank you for your praise, senior. If you would be so kind as to bestow a title upon me, it would be my great honor."

Shang Yuanxin smiled politely, but her eyes were very sincere.

"I, Fang Shui, have just successfully formed my core. If I succeed in refining my natal magic weapon this time, I will remember this favor..."

Fang Qing laughed heartily, walked out of the Merchant Alliance's octagonal building, and casually tossed a low-grade spirit stone to Chi Xin, who was waiting beside him: "Take me to the cave dwelling rental office. I don't need you for anything else..."

"Yes, thank you, senior!"

A hint of joy immediately appeared on Chi Xin's face.

Little did she know, Fang Qing was incredibly generous; upon successfully establishing his foundation, he would casually bestow a mid-grade spirit stone as a reward...

The way things are now, it's clear they look down on someone like her...

January passed in the blink of an eye at Paohuilou.

The owner of this building is also a Core Formation cultivator, known as "Heavenly Meal Master," who also cultivates the art of spiritual cooking. His culinary skills are said to have reached the third level. Therefore, this restaurant is the first choice for high-level cultivators of Ice Heaven Pavilion to entertain guests.

A third-tier mastery of culinary arts is enough to refine the flesh and blood of a demon king into highly nourishing dishes, not only exquisitely delicious but also beneficial for Core Formation cultivation. "This distinguished guest, may I ask…?"

As soon as Fang Qing arrived at the entrance of the kitchen, two smiling female cultivators from the Foundation Establishment stage stepped forward.

"I, Fang Shui, have come to participate in the exchange meeting."

Fang Qing took out the VIP token from the business alliance.

"Please, senior..."

The two Foundation Establishment female cultivators immediately invited Fang Qing into a private room. As far as the eye could see, the entire Paohui Building had been cleared out. Some of the private rooms were lit with lamps and sandalwood incense, while others were still empty.

On the central stage, a large number of musicians and dancers filled the air with melodious music and exquisite dances…

"It seems someone has booked the entire restaurant today; that's quite a big deal..."

He sat down in a soft chair, and immediately maids came forward to arrange the wine and dishes:

"Senior, this is our restaurant's signature dish for today, 'Azure Waves Reflecting the Moon,' made with the freshest and most tender flesh of the Tier 3 demonic fish 'Ice Yuan Perch'... paired with 'Moonlit Clam Meat' and 'Cuttlefish Roe'..."

Fang Qing looked at the platter and saw a moon rising, its surface rippling with emerald light, shimmering with wisps of silver light, like a coiled dragon. "As expected of the Qi Refining Path, not only are their resources abundant, but they also know how to enjoy themselves like this..."

He picked up the jade chopsticks, took a piece of fish, and felt an unparalleled freshness in its mouth, as if wisps of icy air flowed straight into his stomach. Paired with the fiery red spirit wine beside him, it had an even more unique flavor.

After taking a few sips, I not only felt completely comfortable, but my blood and energy also started to circulate slightly.

"This dish not only enhances magical power, but it also has significant benefits for physical cultivation!"

"This must have been meticulously prepared by that Celestial Meal Master. The person behind it has really gone all out and has big ambitions..."

However, Fang Qing was not afraid at all. After all, he had the "Plum Blossom Divination" and the warning on a whim. He immediately tried all kinds of dishes, then patted his belly with satisfaction and leisurely lay back in the chair.

"The effect is not bad... but it's still not as good as a third-tier pill for enhancing mana. I just don't know if the required monster materials are fixed..."

"Third-tier pills are good, but the material requirements are special. Only the demon core and certain essential parts of a third-tier demon beast can be used for pill refining... "If the leftover scraps can be refined into delicacies, it would satisfy the appetite without going to waste, which would be quite good..."

"Furthermore, this Heavenly Meal Master must have a supply channel for third-tier demonic beasts... I still need third-tier water-elemental demonic beast materials, at least to try out the 'devouring everything' characteristic of the 'Sea Devouring Technique.' Its utilization rate should be at least higher than these third-tier dishes, right? Otherwise, the prestige of a top-tier demonic technique would be gone..."

As Fang Qing sipped his spirit wine, he lazily thought:

"If we follow the style of the Secret Realm, then this Celestial Meal Master and I are destined to meet... I should convert him, and from then on he'll have everything..." "Pah! It seems I've been in the Secret Realm for too long; even my style has changed..."

"They've done me no wrong, they're so inhuman..."

Not long after, the singing and dancing stopped, and a chubby man with a ruddy complexion, dressed in a white Taoist robe, came to the center of the stage: "Fellow Daoists, I am Tiancan. It is an honor to host you all. From now on, all of you will enjoy a 30% discount when you dine at my establishment..."

This cultivator, also at the early stage of Core Formation, was adept at social maneuvering. After exchanging a few more polite words, he said, "Alright, this exchange event officially begins. Let's start with the top-tier private room. Fellow cultivators, please state your needs or sell your treasures..."

After the Celestial Master withdrew, an aged voice impatiently rang out: "I have a newly forged 'Fire Dragon Sword' magic weapon here... it was forged from the scales of a third-tier fire dragon, quite rare in the East Sea. I wish to exchange it for a near-third-tier array formation, requiring a large range..."

"Haha... True Immortal Chixin, are you going to establish a clan?"

Before he could finish speaking, a rough voice came from another private room.

The True Man of Red Heart replied in unchanged tone: "That's right. What? Tianzhu, do you wish to settle your grudges with me?"

That day, Master Zhu did not speak, but simply watched as the other masters spoke.

"I have a 'Azure Ocean Formation' here, but Chi Xin, your Fire Dragon Sword isn't enough..."

A gentle female voice rang directly in Chi Xin's ear.

"This old man can add spirit..."

A hint of joy immediately appeared on the face of the True Man of Red Heart.

Fang Qing observed coldly and discovered that not all transactions between these Core Formation cultivators were successful.

Or rather, very few people succeed.

Most people would rather have their third-tier treasures rot in their hands than accept spirit stones if they couldn't exchange them for what they needed.

Unless one is a Core Formation cultivator from a powerful faction, or has a large family to support, they wouldn't need large quantities of low-level resources like spirit stones. Just how swift is the divine sense of a Core Formation cultivator?

Even with some haggling, it was soon Fang Qing's turn.

"I intend to purchase a large quantity of 'Void Stones'!"

Fang Qinglang said, "The price is negotiable... I can exchange it for a third-tier pill that enhances mana."

He realized that after reaching the Core Formation stage, these pills that enhance magical power are still the most valuable commodity.

"A third-tier mana-enhancing pill? Are you a third-tier alchemist, fellow Daoist?"

Even the Heavenly Meal Master couldn't help but speak up.

"As for the Void Stone, I do have one. I wonder what the quality of your pills is?"

The female cultivator who had previously sold the formations also spoke up.

"This is easy..."

Fang Qing smiled gently and flicked out a large, emerald-green pill, which floated above the stage.

One after another, Core Formation level divine senses immediately appeared, thoroughly examining the inside and outside of the pill.

"Indeed, it is a third-tier 'Azure Essence Pill,' suitable for water-based cultivators to enhance their mana... but least effective for fire-based cultivators."

"It's undoubtedly the genuine product, with extremely low toxicity... It seems to have even used a thousand-year-old spiritual herb? Truly extravagant... In the East Sea, we usually use third-tier demon beast materials as the main ingredients."

"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of this Void Stone?"

The woman who had reached the Core Formation stage directly sent a Void Stone into Fang Qing's private room.

"Fellow Daoist, I am a wandering soul, and I possess a large quantity of Void Stones..."

At the same time, several divine senses also landed on Fang Qing's side, wanting to make a deal.

"Hehe... Shang Yuanxin underestimates me too much. With just my status as a third-level alchemist, I can make a name for myself. Why would I need his face?"

Fang Qing smiled inwardly, took out several bottles of pills, and completed the transaction with several Core Formation cultivators who had Void Stones.

"Alright, in that case, we just need to wait two months for the spiritual items from the Merchant Alliance to arrive... At least the materials for crafting the 'Sea-Swallowing Bottle' will be gathered, and we can begin crafting this natal magic weapon."

He was secretly pleased and silently watched the next Core Formation cultivator speak, until the end of the exchange meeting.

A flash of white light appeared, and a Core Formation cultivator, dressed in a snow-white crane cloak and resembling a young man, arrived in the center.

A single, snow-white vertical mark between his eyebrows resembled a third eye, and his gaze, filled with majesty, swept across the entire room.

"A Core Formation cultivator?"

Fang Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he heard the polite voices of other Core Formation cultivators: "So it's True Person Bingtian... You've come too?" "Indeed, the organizer of this exchange meeting is no ordinary person; he's actually the owner of Bingtian Market?"

Fang Qing was somewhat puzzled, when he heard True Person Chixin say, "The sect leader is too polite. If you want us to gather, you can simply issue the order directly. Why bother with all this secrecy?"

"Naturally, we need to conceal our true intentions..."

Master Bingtian smiled slightly and said, "I have discovered the whereabouts of the demonic cultivator 'Raging Shark Master.' This person leads a group of calamity cultivators who have committed numerous evils, and I am about to eliminate them in one fell swoop... I hope everyone will lend me a hand. The benefits after the deed is done are self-evident. Even if you are unwilling, please sign this third-tier spiritual contract, agreeing that today's matter must not be revealed to outsiders..."

"Master Fury Shark? Not only is he a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, but he also has a mid-grade third-tier natal spirit pet, the Blood Sea Shark... The two of them together have a record of escaping from the hands of a late-stage Core Formation Grandmaster."

Master Tianzhu felt a bitter taste in his mouth: "What's more... it's rumored that this person is a cultivator from 'Blood Fiend Island'."