Chapter 2493: Top Ten Strange Stones (None Today)

"Fellow Daoist Ximen, if you wish to obtain the materials you need, you should present some truly valuable items! The Ximen family has a long legacy and possesses many treasures. It would be good for you to display a few to broaden our horizons."

True Monarch Bloodblade spoke.

Not to mention the Void-refining cultivators from major powers like Li Yuqing, even True Monarch Bloodblade found the items Ximen Sheng presented unimpressive. Did he really think they were bumpkins, trying to exchange ordinary sixth-tier materials for wind-attribute Dharma Idol materials?

Li Yuqing and the others remained silent, their gazes fixed on Ximen Sheng.

Ximen Sheng chuckled dryly. Many rogue cultivators among the Void-refining cultivators attended the gathering, and he had intended to exchange for what he needed at the lowest possible cost, a tactic that had served him well in the past.

Void-refining rogue cultivators were often impoverished, some possessing only a low-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. To acquire essential items, they would offer unusual things in exchange, allowing others to secure bargains.

This time, however, he had miscalculated; the Void-refining cultivators present were quite well-off.

Ximen Sheng put away the other materials, keeping only the Golden Flame Jade, and then took out over a dozen new items.

"Blood Jade Fruits, which can strengthen vital energy and enhance physical power; the inner core of a sixth-tier Blood Earthworm Beast, usable for refining healing elixirs; the sixth-tier Talisman of Heavenly Net Golden Adamantine, which offers strong defense; and the low-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, Ice Marrow Blade, with its accompanying cold air attacks..."

"I'm looking to trade for wind-attribute materials used to condense Dharma Idols, or items of equivalent value."

Ximen Sheng's gaze swept over the cultivators present.

He had brought out many valuable items this time, all things desired by Void-refining cultivators.

True Monarch Bloodblade traded for three Blood Jade Fruits, Lan Fukong acquired the Talisman of Heavenly Net Golden Adamantine, and Fang Yuyan exchanged for the Blood Earthworm Beast's inner core. What they used in exchange remained unknown.

Most of the items Ximen Sheng presented were successfully traded, marking a good start.

He stepped aside, and Lan Fukong came forward. He presented dozens of materials, diverse but not particularly refined: sixth-tier ores, sixth-tier demonic cores, ten-thousand-year spiritual wood, and more.

"I'm looking to trade for sixth-tier defensive talismans or sixth-tier elixirs."

Lan Fukong's face was full of anticipation. His items were ordinary, so being able to trade for a sixth-tier defensive talisman or elixir would be satisfactory; he didn't hope for Dharma Idol materials.

Regrettably, few responded, and Lan Fukong failed to exchange any of his items.

"I know the whereabouts of a sixth-tier mid-grade Golden Guardian Turtle. It's located in the Myriad Spirit Abyss. I can provide half the reward upfront, and after verification, you can give me the other half. I require a set of sixth-tier defensive talismans or a set of defensive Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures."

Lan Fukong thought for a moment before speaking.

"Myriad Spirit Abyss! A sixth-tier mid-grade Golden Guardian Turtle!"

The cultivators present were somewhat stirred. Materials like Thunder-absorbing Orbs were rare, and to successfully pass their Grand Heavenly Tribulations, some high-tier cultivators would hunt high-tier demonic turtles. Their shells could be used for artifact refining, and their spirits for setting up formations.

If the demonic turtle was lightning-attribute, the effect would be even better and more sought after. Over time, this led to a sharp decrease in the number of high-tier demonic turtles, and any discovery would lead to them being hunted by high-tier cultivators.

Wang Qingshan was somewhat tempted and sent a voice transmission to Lan Fukong: "Fellow Daoist Lan, how about a bottle of sixth-tier healing elixir and a defensive low-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure?"

Wang Ruyan had not yet been able to refine sixth-tier defensive talismans, and complete sets of Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures were already scarce, with defensive sets being even rarer.

Lan Fukong shook his head. After a brief discussion, he ultimately traded with Ximen Sheng.

This wasn't because other cultivators' offers were too low, but rather because Lan Fukong didn't trust those rogue cultivators. Ximen Sheng hailed from the Ximen family, so there was no need for him to deceive Lan Fukong.

If he were to trade with a rogue cultivator, there was a risk of being ambushed and robbed on the way. Rogue cultivators had no fixed abode and would do anything for profit.

Having completed his trade, Lan Fukong gleefully returned to his spot.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, be more careful when you travel from now on. It's always wise to be cautious of others."

Wang Qingshan transmitted a reminder, as wealth could tempt hearts; there was a chance high-tier rogue cultivators might intercept and kill Lan Fukong for this information.

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Wang, I understand."

Lan Fukong expressed his gratitude.

One after another, cultivators came forward, displayed their materials for trade, and stated what they sought in return. However, not many successful exchanges occurred.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Wang Qingshan stepped forward. He took out over a dozen materials, including five Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures—all of them offensive—as well as Azure Marrow Elixirs, Nine Scape Shadow Evasion Talismans, Nine Origin Concealment Talismans, and more.

"I'm looking to trade for Silver Adamantine Crystals or materials of equivalent value, with elixirs preferred."

Wang Qingshan said in a deep voice.

The items he presented were good, especially the Azure Marrow Elixir. Taking a healing elixir after surviving the Grand Heavenly Tribulation would speed up recovery. Some rogue cultivators who barely survived the Grand Heavenly Tribulation often succumbed to their severe injuries due to a lack of medicine.

Several cultivators sent voice transmissions to Wang Qingshan and presented items for his inspection.

True Monarch Bloodblade traded two five-thousand-year-old Qianyang Grasses and a sixth-tier Wind-Thunder Tiger's demonic core for a bottle of Azure Marrow Elixirs.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, how about I trade a piece of Tidal Divine Jade and a sixth-tier Armored Dragon Beast's inner core for your Nine Origin Concealment Talisman?"

A skeletal old man in a golden robe sent a voice transmission to Wang Qingshan, then took out a yellow jade box and handed it to him.

After Wang Qingshan verified the items, he agreed to the exchange.

Most of the items Wang Qingshan presented were successfully traded. While he didn't acquire any Dharma Idol materials, he did obtain Qianyang Grass, Tidal Divine Jade, and an Armored Dragon Beast's inner core.

After completing the exchange, he returned to his seat.

The skeletal old man in the golden robe stepped forward and took out two golden jade boxes and one yellow jade box.

"Fellow Daoists, have any of you heard of the Ten Marvelous Stones?"

The golden-robed elder's expression was solemn.

"The Ten Marvelous Stones?"

A stir went through the cultivators present, their eyes lighting up with fervor.

The cultivation world was abundant in cultivation resources and countless rare treasures. Among them, ten types of peculiar stones possessed incredible effects and were thus listed as the Ten Marvelous Stones of the cultivation world.

To some extent, the Ten Marvelous Stones were even rarer than the Ten Divine Woods. While the Ten Divine Woods could still be cultivated if one possessed their seeds, the Ten Marvelous Stones were different; they could not be artificially cultivated.

The golden-robed elder opened the yellow jade box, and a dazzling yellow light swept forth.

From it, he took out a palm-sized yellow mouse. Its eyes darted around incessantly.

"A Double-Pupil Mouse?"

"An inner core!"

"A magic treasure!"

"A talisman!"

The cultivators spoke in unison, each identifying something different. They looked at each other, clearly seeing different things.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for suspense. Just let us see what it is!"

Ximen Sheng said with some displeasure.

The golden-robed elder nodded, and his right hand glowed with dazzling golden light.

Everyone felt their vision blur, and then saw the golden-robed elder holding a pale yellow jade stone in his hand, which glowed with a faint yellow light.

"This is the Sky-Illusion Divine Stone, one of the Ten Marvelous Stones. It's a top-tier material for setting up illusions, and it can also be used to refine illusionary treasures without issue."

The golden-robed elder had a smug expression. With a slight flick of his wrist, the Sky-Illusion Divine Stone emitted a blinding yellow light that enveloped his entire body.

The cultivators felt their vision blur again. The golden-robed elder vanished, replaced by a golden flood dragon, baring its fangs.

With a flash of golden light, the golden flood dragon disappeared, and the golden-robed elder reappeared.

"As you've all seen the effect, if a fellow Daoist who cultivates illusion arts refines this treasure, their divine abilities will be greatly enhanced."

The golden-robed elder said in a deep voice, then his tone shifted as he added: "I'm looking to trade for items like the Five Elements Thundercloud Talisman, or complete sets of defensive treasures."

As soon as he finished speaking, several Void-refining cultivators sent voice transmissions to the golden-robed elder and presented items for his inspection.