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The old man’s temperament was quite extraordinary, but his Spiritual Power fluctuated back and forth faintly. If not for his powerful Spiritual Sense, he wouldn’t have felt it.
In the beginning, Lin Xuan thought that the old man practiced some special upper-level Cultivation Method. But after he scanned the old man carefully with his Spiritual Sense, he found that the old man had no intention of concealing his energy. It was truly only at the Spirit Condensation First Layer.
This really surprised Lin Xuan.
At his age, he didn’t look like a newcomer who had just stepped into the Immortal Path, let alone the respectful expression on the clerk’s face. Obviously, he was the shopkeeper of the Hundred Herb Hall.
But it was inconceivable that the person in charge of such a big store had a low cultivation base.
Although the old man’s Spiritual Power was not worth mentioning, Lin Xuan’s face didn’t show the slightest contempt. The other party’s imposing manner was not inferior to the Core Formation Stage experts that he had seen before.
In this short moment, all kinds of thoughts came to Lin Xuan’s mind, but he didn’t show it on his face. He cupped his hand and said, “Greetings sir.”
Seeing that Lin Xuan was still calm after he knew his cultivation base, The old man’s face flashed with a hint of admiration. He also cupped his hand and said, “My name is Huang He, and I’m also this store’s shopkeeper. If you don’t mind, please follow me on the second floor.”
“Sorry to bother you.”
Lin Xuan didn’t decline and followed him up the stairs after a moment of hesitation.
The layout of the second floor was quite elegant. The surrounding walls were covered with exquisite murals, and the number of herbs was fewer. But each one was packed in a brocade box covered with silk. It was obvious that they were very rare.
“I saw you lingering downstairs for a long time. Originally, people would not be easily brought to the second floor. But since you are sincere, I will make an exception,” Huang He explained with a smile while touching his beard.
“Thank you.”
Lin Xuan cupped his hands, and then unscrupulously released his Spiritual Sense to search the room. However, ten minutes later, his face didn’t reveal any happiness. But he frowned even more.
Seeing this scene, Huang He was somewhat unsettled, and his face showed a hint of surprise, “Do you want to buy herbs for yourself? Otherwise, with your cultivation base, these materials should be enough. Even if you want to refine Foundation Establishment Pills to enhance your Spiritual Power, there should be many materials here.”
“You’re right, there are plenty of spiritual herbs here,” Lin Xuan didn’t give a direct answer but gave a compliment instead.
However, there was no joy on the old man’s face. Instead, he said unhappily. “Unfortunately, it can not satisfy you. Can you tell me what you need?”
Apparently, the old man was quite proud of the completeness of his store’s medicinal materials. And he couldn’t help but get angry.
Cough. Lin Xuan cleared his throat. The atmosphere almost finished brewing. It was time for the fish to take the bait.
“I’ve heard of the Hundred Herb Hall’s name before. After coming here, I thought I wouldn’t return empty-handed, but now…” he sighed and looked disappointed.
“You…” Huang He was so angry that he only calmed down after a long time. He then glared at Lin Xuan with anger, “If you need anything, just tell me. I’m not boasting, as long as you can afford it. This store has everything that is needed by Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.”
“I want to refine a pill for enhancing spiritual power, but not the Foundation Establishment Pill. I don’t know if your store even has any of the raw materials needed for it?”
“Not the Foundation Establishment Pill?” Huang He’s angry expression receded, revealing a trace of solemnity.
“Do you want to refine some ancient pills?” Huang He was somewhat surprised. After all, although these ancient recipes had better effects. However, the raw materials are extremely difficult to find. It was a lot better to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill which took less effort.
Lin Xuan didn’t reply. Instead of answering the old man’s question directly, he hesitated for a moment and said, “I need the Myriad Form Grass, I wonder if this store sells it.”
“Myriad Form Grass?”
Hearing this rather uncommon name, the old man was stunned for a while, but after looking down and thinking about it, his expression changed greatly: “This is an ancient spirit herb which has long since disappeared.”
“Hmph! Didn’t you say that as long as I can offer you payment, this store has all the materials I need?” Lin Xuan sneered.
“You…”
Huang He’s expression turned pale, but he did boast any longer, it was obvious that he was causing trouble on purpose. Who would even go through all the trouble to refine an ancient pill?
“I really don’t have the materials you need, because these ancient herbs are only available to the seniors of the Core Formation Stage. If your cultivation base reaches the necessary level, you can naturally participate in the higher-level Trade Fair of Heavenly Vision Sect. What I can offer are only the things required by cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage and below.”
“Huh, there’s a higher level trade fair for experts at the Core Formation Stage?” Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows and said in surprise.
“Of course!” A trace of pride appeared in Huang He’s face, “Otherwise, did you think that the trade fair of our sect, which is held once every ten years, was only of this scale? It’s just that your cultivation base is not high enough.”
Perhaps it was because he was still angry with Lin Xuan, the old man’s words were sharp and thorny.
Lin Xuan naturally didn’t mind, “How can I take part in the exchange? Is it really true that only Core Formation Stage cultivators can participate?”
“In principle, yes. But of course, there are exceptions,” The old man said that as he took out something from his sleeve, Lin Xuan took a closer look and found that it was a token made out of sandalwood.
“If you bring this thing to the end of the valley, someone will naturally lead you to the required place. Well, that’s all I can do. Although I don’t have the Myriad Form Grass, I’ve provided you with news about the herb. As for whether you can obtain it. It depends on your luck and ability.” Huang He threw the token into Lin Xuan’s hand. It seemed that he cherished this token very much.
Translated by: James1kd2
Edited by: UnderTheMoon