Soaring Dragon Pavilion, one of the largest commercial houses in the Royal Capital of the Great Jin Dynasty.
The place was replete with all kinds of cultivation resources that Martial Artists might need.
Today, as usual, Soaring Dragon Pavilion was bustling with people coming and going, and business was booming.
"This esteemed senior, may I ask what you are looking for?"
As Zhao Letian just entered the Soaring Dragon Pavilion, a maid whose beauty stood out came over with a beaming smile and greeted him warmly.
Zhao Letian had used the Concealing Breath Technique, thus although the maid also had the cultivation of the True Martial Realm, she was unable to discern Zhao Letian's cultivation level, and therefore assumed he was a senior expert above the Sect Martial Realm.
"Do you have the Demon Transformation Pill here?"
Zhao Letian got straight to the point.
Purchasing the Demon Transformation Pill for Luo Yao was one of his main reasons for coming to the Soaring Dragon Pavilion today.
"Demon Transformation Pill?"
The maid's delicate brows furrowed slightly, displaying a look of confusion, as if she had never heard of such an elixir.
"It's a third-grade elixir."
Zhao Letian prompted.
The Demon Transformation Pill was considered a very rare and precious elixir, so it was not surprising that the maid had not heard of it.
"Third-grade elixir? Esteemed senior, please follow me; upstairs we have a VIP room prepared especially for distinguished guests such as yourself."
The maid was taken aback, and her attitude immediately became even more respectful as she bowed and spoke.
Although she had not heard of the Demon Transformation Pill, she was well aware of the value of third-grade elixirs. Such transactions would qualify Zhao Letian for the highest level of hospitality from Soaring Dragon Pavilion.
Zhao Letian nodded and then followed the maid to a private room on the second floor.
Upon looking around, one could see that the private room was decorated very lavishly and exquisitely, exuding an air of nobility.
"Esteemed senior, please take a seat. You may enjoy a cup of tea while you wait. I will inquire about the Demon Transformation Pill you seek."
The maid invited Zhao Letian to sit and respectfully offered him a cup of tea, speaking enthusiastically.
Zhao Letian took the tea and nodded.
After that, the maid left.
After taking a sip, Zhao Letian's eyes brightened.
Although he was no tea connoisseur, he could tell that this tea was definitely of the finest quality. One sip was refreshing and brought a sense of tranquility and ease, instantly relaxing the body. Moreover, it contained powerful Primordial Energy and medicinal effects that could directly enhance a Martial Artist's cultivation and even improve their constitution. Regular consumption would be immensely beneficial.
In terms of efficacy, this tea was almost on par with his Qingluo Wine.
However, such specialty teas reserved for greeting distinguished guests were undoubtedly extremely precious and rare, not suited for consumption in large quantities.
On the other hand, the Qingluo Wine he brewed himself could be drunk like water. Helpusoutbyreadingon*.
"Esteemed senior, our apologies, but our Pavilion does not have the Demon Transformation Pill you are seeking. However, there happens to be an auction today, which is held once a month. Perhaps the esteemed senior would like to try your luck there."
Within less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the maid returned to the private room, her face carrying an apologetic expression as she said.
"An auction? Is a Demon Transformation Pill being sold at today's auction?"
Zhao Letian put down his tea, his brows slightly furrowed as he spoke.
"This servant cannot confirm that. However, at every auction, many powerful Martial Artists appear, and perhaps they will have the Demon Transformation Pill you require. If needed, our pavilion can assist you in making the purchase. Certainly, the precondition is that you, senior, must provide an equivalent treasure and the required auction commission for our pavilion."
The maid gave a noncommittal chuckle, shaking her head with a smile.
"I understand. We will discuss this matter later. Besides the Demon Transformation Pill, I also need a puppet or Spiritual Beast with strength above the Middle Stage Sect Martial Realm. Do you have any here?"
Zhao Letian nodded and continued to inquire.
He understood what the maid meant: the Demon Transformation Pill he wanted was not available at today's auction. He could only leave it to luck and attempt to purchase it from others.
"A puppet or Spiritual Beast stronger than Middle Stage Sect Martial Realm? Although our pavilion possesses many powerful Mid-grade Spiritual Artifacts and can even produce High Grade Spiritual Artifacts, puppets with strength above the Middle Stage Sect Martial Realm are extremely rare. We do not have such items at the moment. As for Spiritual Beasts, to the best of this servant's knowledge, there is indeed a powerful Middle Stage Sect Martial Realm demon beast to be auctioned today."
The maid was slightly surprised and spoke earnestly.
"Very well, it seems I must attend this auction. But before that, prepare all the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures listed in this Jade Scroll for me."
Zhao Letian smiled indifferently, a flash of Spirit Light in his hand as he took out a Jade Scroll and handed it to the maid.
His stock of alchemy and Artifact Refining materials, which he had purchased in the past, was nearly depleted, and he needed to acquire them anew.
"Hiss! The items senior requires are not only numerous but also extremely precious. Some of these treasures, even I have never heard of. Our pavilion cannot guarantee to prepare all items for you, but we will do our best."
The maid quickly glanced at the various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures listed in the Jade Scroll and exclaimed in surprise.
"No matter, prepare what you can. Thank you for your hard work."
Zhao Letian spoke nonchalantly, and with a flip of his hand, he took out a High Grade Primordial Stone and threw it directly to the maid.
For Zhao Letian, a High Grade Primordial Stone was hardly worth mentioning.
However, for the maid with only Initial Stage True Martial Realm cultivation, a High Grade Primordial Stone represented a considerable sum. Often, she wouldn't earn so much even after a day's work. The reward of this Primordial Stone was enough to incentivize her to take the task to heart.
"Thank you, senior. I will prepare them for you now."
The maid said, overjoyed, then she immediately turned and left the private room.
Half an hour later, the maid hurried back.
"Senior, I have prepared the items you requested. Among them, there were a few the pavilion didn't have in stock, so I specifically went elsewhere to purchase them for you."
The maid handed over a Storage Ring filled with all sorts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to Zhao Letian, her face beaming with delight as she spoke.
"You've done well. How many Primordial Stones in total?"
Zhao Letian examined the items inside the Storage Ring, nodding in satisfaction.
All the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures he wanted had been gathered.
"One million Mid-Grade Primordial Stones in total. Of course, if senior wishes to settle with High Grade Spirit Stones, that would be even better."
The maid replied, her voice tinged with excitement.
She had been at the Soaring Dragon Pavilion for many years, but this was the first time she'd seen a transaction exceeding one million Mid-Grade Primordial Stones. Such an amount could buy property in the Royal Capital. To her, it was an astronomically unimaginable sum.
"No, let's use Mid-Grade Primordial Stones. Here are one million Mid-Grade Primordial Stones, and additionally, these one thousand Mid-Grade Primordial Stones are for your hard work."
Zhao Letian shook his head, took out a Storage Ring filled with Primordial Stones, and handed an additional one thousand Mid-Grade Primordial Stones to the maid.