Eternal Life by Daily Divination

The one who spoke was a young cultivator in a white robe. His features bore some resemblance to Cui Baihong, though his cultivation fell short, being only at the Late Stage of the Golden Core.

"I am Cui Yan, the Saint Child of the White Tiger Sect, and I have come specifically for this Heart Inquiry Worm Pill." Smiling, he carried himself with an extraordinary air and brimming confidence. "In terms of wealth, I’m afraid none of you can compare to my White Tiger Sect. Why not give up now?"

The moment these words were spoken, the entire trading area fell silent for a moment. The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness and reluctance. They were mere Golden Core influences; how could they possibly compete against a Nascent Soul Major Sect like the White Tiger Sect?

Within moments, quite a few people gave up and left the area. Li Chang’an remained standing where he was, his expression calm as he quietly waited for the trade to begin.

Shortly after, a disciple from another Nascent Soul Sect arrived.

"I am Lin Zhibai, the Saintess of the Black Tortoise Sect. I have come today solely for the Heart Inquiry Worm Pill."

Wearing the magic robe of a Black Tortoise Sect disciple, the woman’s delicate features were somewhat similar to Lin Xuanyan’s. Her cultivation was also at the Late Stage of the Golden Core. Li Chang’an had never heard of her or Cui Yan before. It was likely that both were newly promoted to the positions of Saint Child and Saintess.

Li Chang’an thought to himself, "A new generation replaces the old. The Saint Children and Saintesses of Zi Xi’s generation have essentially all reached the threshold of Nascent Soul Formation."

Over the next few decades, many of his friends would likely attempt to form their Nascent Souls one after another. Some would successfully cross that threshold, while others would perish during the Celestial Tribulation and the Heart Demon Tribulation.

As he was thinking, a disciple of the Cui family appeared, inviting everyone to a secret chamber. "The Heart Inquiry Worm Pill is extremely valuable, making it inconvenient to conduct the trade here. Everyone, please follow me."

Soon, those with the intention to trade entered the secret chamber. Aside from Cui Yan and Lin Zhibai, there was only Li Chang’an and over a dozen other Golden Core Cultivators. The dense crowd from before had largely chosen to give up due to the appearance of the two Nascent Soul Major Sects. The remaining dozen or so Golden Core Cultivators mostly had enough confidence in their backing to stay.

"Thank you all for trusting the Cui family," a female cultivator with delicate features spoke from the main seat of the secret chamber. Her name was Cui Yueying, the eldest young lady of the Cui family, possessing Early Stage Golden Core Cultivation.

With a gentle wave of her fair hand, a wooden box appeared in her grasp. "I presume everyone is here for this."

As she spoke, the lid of the wooden box slowly flew open. Inside lay an elixir pill the size of a thumb. The pill was pitch-black all over and emitted no strange fragrance whatsoever, making it look incredibly ordinary.

However, the Ten Thousand Poison Gu in Li Chang’an’s sleeve grew extremely agitated and immediately sent a sound transmission to him.

"Master, there is no mistake! This is the Heart Inquiry Worm Pill, the treasure that can help me survive the Heart Demon Tribulation!"

"Are you sure? Why do I feel like this elixir pill is very ordinary?"

"Master, we are different. I can sense a special aura that you cannot."

"Alright, I’ll take your word for it."

Although Li Chang’an had his doubts, he still planned to buy it. The news had spread widely, and even two Nascent Soul influences had shown up; it was unlikely the Cui family would try to deceive anyone. He asked directly, "Daoist Cui, how will this item be traded?"

"It’s quite simple, Daoist. Please do not be impatient." Cui Yueying covered her mouth with a light chuckle before explaining the trading rules. Everyone would offer their trading items, and the Cui family would judge their value. The person offering the highest value would obtain this Heart Inquiry Worm Pill.

Hearing this, Lin Zhibai spoke up. "Daoist Cui, does the Cui family have any specific items they need?"

"Naturally, we do." Cui Yueying immediately presented a list.

On it were over a dozen listed treasures, each of which the Cui family currently required. If anyone could provide these treasures, the Cui family would prioritize trading with them.

Li Chang’an’s eyes were calm as he scanned the entire list, noting items like the Soul Nourishing Jade and the Soul Calming Pill. He was slightly surprised. The Cui family was a Righteous Clan, yet the treasures on this list were almost exclusively items needed by Demonic Cultivators. Everyone present was a Righteous Cultivator, and the treasures they brought were tailored for righteous practitioners; naturally, they could not produce these specific items.

Even Cui Yan and Lin Zhibai slightly shook their heads in silence.

Li Chang’an thought, "It seems these two can’t produce the items either. The advantage in this trade is mine."

Li Chang’an had a wealth of treasures to begin with. If he included his Fire Cloud Crystals, his net worth was not inferior to any Nascent Soul True Monarch. Moreover, he happened to possess an item on the list—the Soul Nourishing Jade!

Back in that ruin in the Chu Country, Li Chang’an had rescued a few trapped Golden Core Cultivators from the Purple Mist Sect and unexpectedly obtained a piece of Soul Nourishing Jade. That jade was the size of a fist, whereas the Cui family’s list only requested a piece the size of a thumb.

Next, the crowd began taking out their treasures one by one. To trade for this Tier Four Elixir, the items they brought were almost entirely Tier Four Treasures.

Smiling, Cui Yan took out five jade boxes, each containing a sealed portion of Tier Four Spirit Medicine. He said to Cui Yueying, "Daoist Cui, although I did not grow up in the Cui family, both my parents are from the Cui clan. While cultivating in my sect, I often received resources sent by the family."

By saying this, he was naturally trying to establish a closer relationship. They both shared the surname Cui and had blood ties. Coupled with these five highly valuable spirit medicines, Cui Yan was confident he would undoubtedly secure the Heart Inquiry Worm Pill.

Off to the side, Lin Zhibai slightly knitted her elegant brows. She had also brought five Tier Four Treasures, but their total value was slightly lower than Cui Yan’s. Furthermore, lacking any blood ties, she simply could not compete with him.

The other dozen or so people had even less of a chance, as they only had one or two Tier Four Treasures each.

"As expected of the Saint Child of a Nascent Soul Major Sect. He brought out five Tier Four Spirit Medicines right off the bat; we truly cannot compare."

"Sigh, even after draining our entire clan’s resources, I could only scrounge up a single Tier Four Treasure."

"It seems this item is not destined for us. In the end, it will fall into Cui Yan’s hands..."