Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 56: Fellow Cultivators Association (2)
The man in the black robe had a profound aura, with cultivation that was even higher than Liu Yu's, reaching the eighth layer of qi refinement.
He approached the stall without saying a word, glanced at the wooden sign standing beside it, and then inquired, "Friend, may I take a look at the elixirs?"
The voice of the man in the black robe was deep and resonant, carrying a sense of having weathered many storms.
"Of course, feel free to take a look," Liu Yu replied.
In the cultivation world, strength was paramount. Liu Yu's tone became more polite towards the man in the black robe, whose cultivation level exceeded his own, and his attitude naturally changed.
Based on the "Summary of Demonic Cultivation," he judged that this person was likely quite wealthy, far surpassing the loose cultivator he encountered earlier—perhaps he was a big customer.
After Liu Yu's approval, the man in the black robe crouched down, picked up a jade vial, and poured out a Clear Spirit Elixir, examining it in his hand.
As he observed, the man's eyes lit up. This Clear Spirit Elixir was superior in both color and fragrance compared to those sold in the bazaar, indicating that the alchemist's skills were not lacking. A flash of greed passed through his eyes as he said, "This alchemical technique is indeed impressive. You must be an alchemist, my friend?"
After saying this, he merely stared at Liu Yu, not mentioning whether he would buy or not, and instead began to probe for information about him.
Liu Yu furrowed his brow beneath the veil. Although the man in the black robe was looking down and did not notice his expression, he remained highly cautious about such probing behavior.
However, he maintained his composure with the conical hat and black veil, revealing no signs of discomfort. He simply looked at the man calmly without denying his identity as an alchemist. After all, he would still be selling elixirs here in the future, and it would be impossible to hide from someone with ulterior motives. After a moment's pause, he coolly replied, "Have you come to purchase elixirs?"
The man in the black robe paused, seemingly aware of Liu Yu's displeasure. He put the elixir back into the vial and returned it to the stall, speaking grandly, "I want these few bottles of Clear Spirit Elixirs and Purple Spiritual Elixirs. Do you have only these elixirs? I need a large quantity of both."
This statement caught Liu Yu off guard; he couldn't understand why someone at the eighth layer of qi refinement would buy so many Clear Spirit Elixirs. After all, the efficacy of Clear Spirit Elixirs for late stage qi refinement cultivators was minimal and not cost-effective.
"I am Hong Hao. If you still need Clear Spirit Elixirs, I have three more bottles here. These few bottles of Clear Spirit Elixirs and Purple Spiritual Elixirs total two hundred and eighty spiritual stones."
Although he couldn't comprehend what the man in the black robe was up to, it did not hinder his sale of elixirs. Liu Yu said this and took out the remaining three bottles of Clear Spirit Elixirs from his storage bag, placing them on the stall, and then looked at the man in the black robe.
The man in the black robe did not dawdle. Unlike most loose cultivators who would haggle, he simply waved his hand, and a pile of spiritual stones appeared on the stall, silently bringing out enough stones to purchase a medium-grade magical artifact.
When the man in the black robe raised his hand, Liu Yu caught a glimpse of a small symbol on his arm through the gap in his robe—a long sword accompanied by a red flower. However, there were many people in the cultivation world with strange attire, so he did not think much of it.
After a quick scan with his spiritual consciousness, Liu Yu confirmed the number of spiritual stones was correct. He waved his sleeve and stored the stones into his storage bag, then nodded, completing the transaction.
The man in the black robe took several bottles of elixirs, but he did not leave immediately, remaining in front of the stall.