Chapter 93 Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) Trade Conference

Returning to the Celestial Ruins Mountain market, Eldrin excitedly sought out Chen Qinghe and handed him the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He handed over the jade box while exclaiming excitedly, "Uncle Qinghe, look what I've brought for you."

“Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object)。”

The Second Elder opened it and a trace of astonishment flashed across his face.

A flicker of delight flashed in his eyes, but he quickly handed the Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object) back, shaking his head hurriedly as he said.

"I have no idea where you obtained this Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object), but its worth is truly immeasurable."

"Even if used on me, the chances of success would be no more than half a 10 percent. Such precious resources would be truly wasted this way. Better to bring them back to Verdant Chariot Mountain for Nian Xu, Caleb, and Silas."

"No!" Eldrin shook his head resolutely, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "This Foundation Establishment Pill is my own possession, not acquired through the family. I have absolute authority over its disposal."

"But..."

Chen Qinghe pondered for a moment before declining, "With 1 foot already in the grave, even if I use it, breaking through would be nearly impossible. Better to save it for Ling Yan and the others."

"Uncle Qinghe, please accept it."

Eldrin’s tone carried a faint hint of pleading: “The Foundation Establishment Pill has the effect of protecting your meridians. Even if you fail to build your foundation using it, it can still preserve your life.”

"You are far too sentimental, though I cannot say whether that is a blessing or a curse."

In the end, Chen Qinghe could only shake his head helplessly before finally accepting the Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object).

Seeing him accept the elixir, Eldrin revealed a faint smile. He knew full well that giving the Foundation Establishment Pill to Chen Qinghe was a slim hope—hardly a rational choice.

Yet humans are emotional beings. All these years, he had devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation, and his ultimate goal was simply to follow his true heart and live freely and unbound.

If 1 only focuses on immediate gains, it would contradict their original intent—what meaning would there be in attaining immortality then?

After receiving the Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object), Chen Qinghe did not depart. Eldrin (Person Name) personally arranged a spiritual spring cavern residence for him, enabling his secluded cultivation breakthrough at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location).

After completing all this, it was already early morning the next day. Without sparing a moment for rest, he headed straight for the Tianxu Pavilion.

In previous years, the Exchange Assembly typically drew fewer than 20 participants. However, due to Lyra's (Person Name) involvement with the Eth Wood Earth Vein, this year's gathering saw significantly increased attendance—nearly 50 cultivators in total.

After Eldrin entered the Heavenly Ruins Pavilion, he swept his gaze over the crowd and noticed that aside from familiar faces from the former Demon Wolf Mountain campaign, there were 7 or 8 new individuals present.

Back then, Lyra (Person Name) refined 19 Foundation Establishment Pills (Spiritual Object) in 1 go. Apart from using them to compensate the 6 fallen Foundation Establishment cultivators, most of the remaining pills were sold to practitioners from Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) and the 3 border prefectures.

These 7 or 8 unfamiliar Foundation Establishment cultivators possessed rather low cultivation bases, most of them only at the first layer of Foundation Establishment. They had likely achieved their breakthrough and recently advanced to Foundation Establishment thanks to that batch of Foundation Establishment Pills (Spiritual Object) from years past.

"It has been many years, Fellow Daoist Chen. Your cultivation has truly advanced with astonishing speed."

As soon as Eldrin (Person Name) entered, an old comrade who had once fought alongside him greeted him with a warm smile.

In recent years, he had successively slain over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lin family. Now, even in the borderlands, he had carved out a modest reputation for himself. Naturally, the crowd regarded him with heightened respect, and numerous gazes turned toward him with keen interest.

After briefly exchanging pleasantries with the crowd, Eldrin took a seat in the corner, awaiting the commencement of the trading session.

After waiting no more than half an hour, the trading assembly finally commenced. As the host representing Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), a graceful woman in cyan robes stepped forward to preside over the event.

Eldrin raised an eyebrow slightly. He recognized this person—she was Su Mingwei, a disciple of Lyra. Her cultivation had reached the 9th level of Foundation Establishment, ranking among the top 3 Foundation Establishment cultivators in all of Celestial Ruins Mountain.

"As the initiator of this exchange gathering, allow me to begin by offering a modest spur to induce others to come forward with valuable contributions today."

Su Mingwei stepped onto the stage and spoke, retrieving a treasure box. When she opened it, the crowd saw that inside lay 3 medicinal pills.

Green Origin Pill.

Everyone's breathing grew somewhat rapid at the sight of that pill.

A single Verdant Origin Pill could increase a Foundation Establishment, 6th Layer cultivator's chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage by 30 percent, saving them decades of arduous refinement of their vital energy.

Due to its remarkable efficacy, this type of elixir was exceptionally precious. Often, 1 couldn't obtain it even by spending 3,000 to 4,000 spirit stones. Yet now, Su Mingwei had taken out 3 pills at once—clear proof that the Tianxu Pavilion truly possessed vast wealth.

Su Mingwei swept her gaze over the crowd, offered a faint smile, and nodded before speaking.

"The value of this Verdant Origin Pill is well-known to all, so I need not elaborate. Should any of you possess treasures of equivalent worth, you may bring them forth for exchange."

"Of course, should you possess alchemical recipes of the second rank or higher, you may also seek me out for priority exchange."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly. He had long heard that Su Mingwei inherited Lyra's alchemy arts and was a second-grade high-rank alchemist. Seeing her today, he feared the rumors held true.

It was a pity that the efficacy of the Qingyuan Elixir(Pill) could only be preserved for a dozen or so years, and no 1 in the Chen Family(Person Name) currently had need of it. Otherwise, he would likely have sought a way to exchange for this pill as well.

The Green Origin Pills were far too sought-after, and soon multiple bidders drove the transaction for these 3 Green Origin Pills to completion.

Su Mingwei carefully made her selections, choosing 1 second-grade high-tier pill recipe, a second-grade high-tier natural treasure, and several second-grade spirit herbs. Satisfied, she completed these 3 transactions.

After Su Mingwei descended from the stage, several Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators took turns ascending the platform. Perhaps due to the unusually high number of Foundation Establishment cultivators participating in this exchange gathering, most attendees managed to acquire treasures that met their expectations.

Eldrin was the seventh to step onto the platform. After ascending, he produced several Grade 2, Lower Tier magical instruments. Most of these artifacts had been seized from the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lin Family, and could be considered quite valuable treasures.

After taking out the magical treasure, he said straightforwardly, "I wish to exchange for a Shattered Origin Fruit. If any of you possess 1, you may trade it for my magical treasure."

Alas, it was clear that none of them possessed a Shattered Origin Fruit. Though a few individuals gazed covetously at these magical artifacts, they could only shake their heads in resignation.

Eldrin shook his head in disappointment. Truth be told, he had anticipated this situation long ago—the second-tier spiritual herbs of Celestial Ruins Mountain were almost entirely monopolized by the Celestial Ruins Pavilion.

Others possessed superior alchemy skills, like Su Mingwei, whose pill success rate far surpassed his own. Thus, most cultivators preferred entrusting their spiritual herbs to the Tianxu Pavilion. Whether selling materials outright or commissioning the pavilion’s refining services, both options proved far more cost-effective.

Just as Eldrin was about to leave the arena in disappointment, an unfamiliar Foundation Establishment cultivator in the crowd spoke up.

"I have a Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object). Would you like it?"

“Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object)？”

Eldrin's eyebrows twitched slightly. The Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma was the primary ingredient for the Recovery Pill—a mid-grade Tier 2 elixir capable of restoring 50% of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's true essence. Coincidentally, the Chen Clan possessed the exact alchemical formula for this Recovery Pill.

With this Spirit-Replenishing Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), Eldrin (Person Name) could attempt to advance his alchemy to the mid-grade of the second tier, elevating his pill refinement mastery.

After achieving the Second Layer refinement, having the Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object) in his possession would significantly enhance his combat endurance. Contemplating this, he gave a firm nod.

"This elixir is indeed beneficial to me. Pray, what do you wish to exchange for it?"