Chapter 470: The Incredibly Precious Ancient Bronze Fragment!
Seeing the yellow robed elder step forward, Wu Tian nodded and said, "I need several rare medicinal ingredients, including a Ten Thousand Year Green Spirit Vine, Snowbone Ginseng, and an Eighth Tier Wood Attribute Magic Core…"
"Uh…"
The elder's face twitched violently upon hearing Wu Tian casually list off such extraordinarily rare materials.
Who was this young man?!
Every single item he mentioned was extremely precious, especially the Eighth Tier Magic Core…
Even Pill Tower had limited stock, and this branch tower certainly wouldn't carry it.
After pondering for a moment, the elder replied, "These rare materials… The Ten Thousand Year Green Spirit Vine and the Eighth Tier Magic Core would require a trip to the Main Pill Tower. If you're lucky, you might find them there."
"As for the Snowbone Ginseng, you're in luck! We happen to have one here."
"Good. I appreciate it," Wu Tian responded with a slight smile.
"It's no trouble. Please follow me."
The elder quickly recognized that this youth was no ordinary figure.
Anyone who could effortlessly request such valuable items with absolute confidence had to be a hidden powerhouse.
And the Eighth Tier Magic Core? That could only mean he was refining high tier pills!
Building good relations with such a person was a must.
Wu Tian followed the elder through the top floor of the trading hall.
Soon, they arrived at the northernmost corner, where a jade platform stood, radiating a deep chill.
The overwhelming cold aura significantly lowered the surrounding temperature.
Scattered across the jade platform were various rare treasures herbs, scrolls, and even high tier pills.
The way so many people were gathered around it indicated that this platform held exceptionally valuable items.
Behind the jade platform sat a gray haired, disheveled old man, who looked lazy and indifferent.
Even as the crowd buzzed around him, he remained utterly unbothered, occasionally picking at his ear.
Clearly, this man was a major figure in the alchemy world.
"Haha! Elder Yan, your business seems to be thriving!"
The yellow robed elder chuckled as they approached.
"Thriving my ass! These bastards just stare and complain about the prices but don't buy anything! Tsk! If they can't afford my goods, they should just go buy the cheap crap downstairs!"
The old man rolled his eyes, his tone filled with disdain.
Then, he spat on the ground, utterly unconcerned about manners.
Despite his arrogance, the onlookers dared not refute him.
Because…
He was right.
They couldn't afford his goods.
They understood the saying 'cheap things aren't good, and good things aren't cheap.'
They had hoped to haggle, but this old man never gave discounts.
With no other choice, many of them reluctantly backed away, seeking other stalls.
Ye Zhong and Ye Xinlan, standing behind Wu Tian, were stunned by this unruly alchemist.
What kind of crazy alchemist was this?!
However, their shock quickly turned to realization when they saw the badge on his chest a Seventh Tier Advanced Alchemist emblem!
In Pill Tower, only the Three Giants held higher ranks.
This meant…
He could afford to be arrogant.
"Sir, here is the Snowbone Ginseng you requested," the yellow robed elder explained, pointing to a white, bone like ginseng inside a jade box.
Wu Tian glanced at it and nodded slightly.
To him, this so called 'precious herb' was nothing special.
It was merely an ingredient for refining Seventh Tier Advanced Pills, and he had access to far rarer herbs.
But just as he was about to speak
"Haha, are you buying something, kid?"
The disheveled old man, Elder Yan, grinned and added, "If you want the Snowbone Ginseng, it'll cost you one Seventh Tier Advanced Pill!"
Wu Tian smiled faintly.
This old fox was definitely a ruthless businessman.
Without hesitation, Wu Tian retrieved a jade bottle from his storage ring and tossed it over.
"Not just the Snowbone Ginseng I'll take these herbs and this bronze fragment as well."
His finger landed on a seemingly ordinary bronze shard its surface dull and rusted, with intricate, ancient carvings barely visible through the corrosion.
"Hmm?"
Elder Yan furrowed his brows and quickly opened the jade bottle.
The moment he saw the pill inside
His legs nearly gave out.
Inside the bottle was a Seventh Tier Advanced Pill, enveloped in a crimson flame.
As an experienced alchemist, Elder Yan immediately recognized the fire surrounding the pill
It was an EXOTIC FLAME!
Currently, only one person on the entire continent possessed such terrifying alchemy abilities…
Elder Yan's eyes widened in realization.
"Y You… You're Wu Tian?!"
He had almost said 'Your Excellency', but managed to catch himself.
His voice trembled slightly.
"Alright, alright! Take them! All yours!"
But before he could hand over the bronze fragment, a cold, arrogant voice echoed from the side.
"I want all of those items too."
"Especially that bronze fragment."
"I'm sure… he won't mind giving it up."
Wu Tian didn't even bother acknowledging the newcomer.
Instead, he focused on the bronze fragment in his hand.
The moment he touched it, a chilling sensation spread across his palm not because of any innate coldness, but because it had been stored near the Snowbone Ginseng.
Despite its weathered appearance, the intricate markings on the fragment carried an undeniable air of mystery.
Most people wouldn't recognize its value, dismissing it as nothing more than an old scrap of metal.
However…
Wu Tian knew better.
To a Seventh Tier Advanced Alchemist, this was far more precious than an Exotic Flame!
Because this bronze fragment contained a soul enhancing technique one that could strengthen the soul itself!
For an alchemist, enhancing one's soul was even more valuable than controlling an Exotic Flame!
Wu Tian's soul had already reached the Heaven Rank, but with this bronze fragment, he could accelerate his growth even further!
This was an ancient relic, its true worth immeasurable.
Unfortunately…
Elder Yan had failed to recognize its value.
He had spent his entire life stagnating at the Seventh Tier Advanced level, unable to break through
And now, the key to his advancement was slipping through his fingers…
All because he didn't know what he had.
But just as Wu Tian was examining his new treasure
A soft, sinister voice spoke again.
"Brat, I said I want that bronze fragment."
"Are you deaf?"
Beside him stood a pale skinned young man, dressed in flowing white robes, exuding an eerie, yin like aura.
His eyes gleamed with arrogance and entitlement.
Clearly…
He was used to taking whatever he wanted.
Wu Tian's fingers tightened around the bronze fragment.
He slowly turned his gaze toward the young man, his smirk widening.
"Who gave you the courage… to bark at me?"
(Chapter End)
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