Chapter 3768: 霍玉霜、穆朵朵

Xuanhun Divine Sand is typically found in nether regions. It is often used to refine auxiliary immortal artifacts that nourish the soul, and wearing it can gradually strengthen one's spirit.

Soul-related treasures were rare in the lower realms, and even in the Immortal Realm, soul-nurturing immortal artifacts are uncommon, primarily because their materials are difficult to acquire.

"Fellow Daoist, how much is the Xuanhun Divine Sand?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"I'm looking to exchange it for elixirs that strengthen the body, or items of equivalent value," the man in the golden robe said coolly. "Please don't offer common items; I've seen plenty." Given the preciousness of Xuanhun Divine Sand, many True Immortal cultivators had attempted to trade with him, but none had succeeded.

"As for body-strengthening elixirs, I happen to have a bottle of Azure Dragon Pills," a sweet female voice announced. As her voice faded, a fragrant breeze swept past, and a curvaceous young woman in a white dress appeared before the stall. The young woman in the white dress had delicate features, and her sleeves were embroidered with five miniature flood dragons.

"The Huo Family from Five Dragon Island!" Wang Ruyan recognized the origin of the insignia. The Huo family is an affiliated cultivation family of Hundred Forging Island, boasting a legacy of over ten million years. During its peak, five Golden Immortal cultivators emerged. However, after several major calamities, all the Huo family's Golden Immortal cultivators perished. They have not yet recovered their strength and currently only possess True Immortal cultivators. The Huo family was still considered fortunate to have survived until now, especially considering how many long-standing forces had vanished into the annals of history. The Huo family's elixirs had some reputation in the Heavenly Morning Sea Region, but without any Golden Immortal cultivators, they could only produce First-Grade Immortal Pills.

The young woman in the white dress produced a white porcelain bottle and handed it to the golden-robed man. The golden-robed man uncorked the bottle. A unique fragrance wafted out, and as he tilted the bottle downwards, a pale golden pill rolled into his palm. A miniature flood dragon was etched onto its surface.

"Azure Dragon Pill!" Surprise flickered in Wang Changsheng's eyes. He had heard that Azure Dragon Pills were refined using the essence blood of True Immortal-stage flood dragons and were highly effective for body tempering.

The golden-robed man's face lit up with joy, and he looked towards Wang Changsheng.

Wang Ruyan then took out an exquisite green jade box and handed it to the golden-robed man. The golden-robed man opened the jade box and found a section of Nine-Yang Wood inside. Wang Yidao had obtained this type of wood from fragments of the Immortal Realm; it was highly prized for crafting substitute immortal artifacts. The golden-robed man immediately recognized the Nine-Yang Wood. After a moment of contemplation, he handed the Xuanhun Divine Sand to the young woman in the white dress.

Wang Ruyan frowned, about to retrieve the Nine-Yang Wood, when the golden-robed man produced another exquisite green jade box and offered it to her. Wang Ruyan opened the jade box and found it filled with Xuanhun Divine Sand. She was somewhat surprised that he possessed such a large quantity of Xuanhun Divine Sand.

She accepted the jade box. The golden-robed man then packed up his stall and quickly departed. "My name is Huo Yushuang. May I ask how I should address you two, fellow Daoists?" the young woman in the white dress asked politely.

"I am Wang Changsheng, and this is my wife, Wang Ruyan," Wang Changsheng introduced himself.

"So you are True Person Taihao," Huo Yushuang said with a look of surprise and a smile. "I've heard much about you." Several True Immortal cultivators of the Huo family had been slain by cultivators from the Heavenly Ghost Gate, creating deep animosity. When Wang Changsheng eliminated True Immortal cultivators of the Heavenly Ghost Gate, the entire Huo family rejoiced.

"Madam Huo, you flatter me," Wang Changsheng replied. "If we're speaking of renowned names, your Huo family is truly distinguished. By the way, Madam Huo, would it be convenient for us to move somewhere private to discuss further?" The Huo family rarely sold Azure Dragon Pills to outsiders, and Wang Changsheng wanted to trade for a bottle with Huo Yushuang.

"I have urgent matters to attend to and am currently occupied," Huo Yushuang said. "How about this: Fellow Daoist Wang, please come to Five Dragon Pavilion tomorrow evening. It's a shop run by our Huo family, and we can have a proper chat there." Wang Changsheng agreed. After a brief chat, Huo Yushuang departed. The couple continued their leisurely stroll, observing the various stalls.

There were many interesting items on display at the stalls. However, since the Wang and Xia families had conquered Heavenly Beast Island and acquired numerous valuable treasures, Wang Changsheng's discerning eye had improved, and ordinary materials no longer piqued his interest.

Wang Ruyan purchased two beast hides from True Immortal-level demonic beasts, intending to use them for crafting immortal talismans.

"A semi-finished product, and you dare to ask for a thousand immortal essence stones? You must be insane to want to get rich so badly!" someone scoffed. "Exactly! A thousand immortal essence stones can buy a decent low-grade immortal artifact. This is just a semi-finished product!" another person added. "Hmph," the vendor retorted, "I already told you, this was being refined by a Golden Immortal cultivator. They were halfway through when chaotic beasts attacked. If it had been successfully completed, it would undoubtedly be a priceless treasure."

A heated argument reached Wang Changsheng's ears. He looked toward the source of the commotion and saw numerous cultivators gathered around a small stall. They made their way over and squeezed through to the front.

The stall owner was a sweet-faced young woman in a green dress, possessing cultivation at the mid-True Immortal stage. Her stall displayed a variety of items, including spirit wood, demonic beast materials, and artifact refining components.

A fist-sized, irregularly shaped object caught Wang Changsheng's eye. Its surface was uneven and adorned with patterns of green, blue, and gold.

"You claim it's a semi-finished product refined by a Golden Immortal?" scoffed a medium-built young man in a golden shirt. "Why not just say it's an exotic treasure refined by a Grand Unity Golden Immortal?" One thousand immortal essence stones was not a small sum for an ordinary True Immortal cultivator, especially for a semi-finished product. "Hmph, believe it or not, I'm not forcing you to buy it," the young woman in the green dress said indifferently with a cold snort.

Wang Changsheng knelt down, picked up the block-shaped object, and examined it closely, unable to identify its material. "Fairy, may I have a word with you aside?" Wang Changsheng asked. The young woman in the green dress scrutinized Wang Changsheng, a look of suspicion on her face.

"True Person Taihao is an immortal artifact refiner; Fairy Mu, you can certainly discuss it with Fellow Daoist Wang," a pleasant female voice chimed in. Wang Changsheng looked toward the source of the voice and saw Fairy Wufeng.

"What a coincidence, Fairy Lin!" Wang Changsheng greeted with a smile. Fairy Wufeng nodded with a smile and said, "Fairy Mu, Fellow Daoist Wang has refined immortal artifacts for me before. His crafting skill is exceptional, and he is certainly capable of producing a thousand immortal essence stones."

The young woman in the green dress's face brightened upon seeing Fairy Wufeng, and her lips parted slightly. "Alright then! Let's find somewhere else to talk," the young woman in the green dress agreed. She packed up the items on her stall and left with Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

The three of them went to a teahouse and requested two private rooms.

"My name is Mu Duoduo," the young woman in the green dress introduced herself, taking out the block-shaped object and handing it to Wang Changsheng. "Fellow Daoist Wang, do you truly wish to acquire this item?"

"I'd like to step into the next room to use a secret technique for appraisal," Wang Changsheng said. "Fairy Mu, please rest assured, it won't be damaged in the slightest." The Azure Lotus Creation Cauldron could revert a semi-finished product to its raw materials, or conversely, transform raw materials back into a semi-finished state, all without causing any damage.

Mu Duoduo agreed. Wang Changsheng then rose and left the room, while Wang Ruyan engaged Mu Duoduo in conversation. Mu Duoduo briefly recounted how she acquired the item: A beast tide had erupted on the Chaos Continent, with numerous chaotic beasts breaching the city where she resided. She had personally witnessed a Golden Immortal cultivator being slain by a Golden Immortal-stage chaotic beast. Amidst the chaos, the block-shaped object had rolled from the fallen cultivator's body, and she had seized the opportunity to retrieve it.