Chapter 395: Chapter 95: The Trade Fair

Lin Jing nodded, then opened the Storage Bag and sent his Divine Sense into it to investigate.

Inside the Storage Bag, stacks of Spirit Stones were neatly piled up.

After counting, Lin Jing confirmed that there were precisely 1,620,000 stones, not one more or less.

Having counted them, Lin Jing withdrew his Divine Sense from the Storage Bag.

He then nodded to Elder Ye:

“That’s right…”

“1,620,000 exactly.”

Elder Ye nodded and said,

“Rest assured, our Seven Seas Hall never deceives the young or old.”

“If you have more goods to offer in the future, you’re welcome to come again.”

Lin Jing nodded and then bid farewell to Elder Ye, leaving the Seven Seas Hall.

After leaving Seven Seas Hall, Lin Jing found a secluded corner to revert to his original appearance.

Then, he headed towards Seven Seas Hall once again.

This time, Lin Jing was not there to sell Elixir Medicine but to browse and possibly purchase a Defensive Magical Treasure.

Upon reaching Seven Seas Hall again, Lin Jing went straight up to the third floor.

On this third floor, what was for sale were Magical Treasures, Cultivation Techniques, and even Elixir Medicine materials needed by Golden Core Cultivators.

The fourth floor above was specifically for items required by Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Since Lin Jing intended to buy a Golden Core Magic Treasure, there was no need for him to go up any further.

In the spacious hall of the third floor, there weren’t many people, only about a dozen…

Fewer compared to the cultivators on the lower two floors.

After all, those who came here were at least of the Golden Core Stage, not something the lower two floors could compare with.

These Golden Core Cultivators, either in small groups or alone, were searching for what they needed.

Lin Jing directly passed by the counters selling Elixir Medicine and various materials, heading deeper into the hall.

Where Magical Treasures were sold was at the very back of the hall.

Lin Jing approached the counter for Magical Treasures and examined each one on display.

Next to these treasures were detailed descriptions of each.

Including their functions, materials, and so on…

Some even had the name of the Artifact Refiner who had crafted them.

Because…

Some Artifact Refiners had illustrious reputations, and the treasures they crafted were coveted by many.

Sometimes, their names alone were like a living signboard.

These Refiners either cooperated with Seven Seas Hall or directly sold their treasures to it.

Which would then be resold by Seven Seas Hall.

Lin Jing examined these treasures carefully.

As he was preparing a Defensive Magical Treasure for Mother Yue Qi’s Tribulation, Lin Jing was only focused on Defensive Magical Treasures.

It must be said, the treasures sold by Seven Seas Hall were all quite excellent.

However, so were their prices.

Take for instance the Green Gold and Red Jade Shield Lin Jing was currently looking at.

It was a Superior Magical Treasure shield, crafted from green gold and red jade, and made by a renowned Energy Refinement Master.

Moreover…

Several Fourth Rank formations had been inscribed on the shield by an Array Master.

This Green Gold and Red Jade Shield fetched a sky-high price of 250,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

And then…

There was the Green Jade Bead that Lin Jing had seen earlier, another Defensive Magical Treasure, which was similarly priced to the Green Gold and Red Jade Shield.

It was also a Superior treasure, marked with a price of 200,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

Indeed, these treasures were quite remarkable.

But they were not the kind of shields Lin Jing was looking for.

Because he needed a Defensive Magical Treasure that could help Mother Yue Qi withstand the Heavenly Tribulation, particularly against lightning or lightning spells.

These two treasures lacked such a feature.

Lin Jing continued to look further.

Finally…

At the end of the counter, Lin Jing saw a shield Magical Treasure that could protect against the Heavenly Tribulation.

But the price tag shocked him.

This treasure was listed for 500,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

At the moment, in front of the counter stood two other Cultivators, shaking their heads at the treasure.

One Yellow Pine Cultivator furrowed his brow and said,

“This shield is exorbitantly priced…”

The other red-haired Cultivator nodded in agreement, responding,

“Treasures capable of withstanding the Heavenly Tribulation are never cheap.”

“However, the pricing for this one is indeed inflated.”

“The actual value of this shield, at most, should be around 300,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”

The Yellow Pine Cultivator nodded slightly and said,

“Indeed…”

“They only dare to charge so much because of the reputation of Master Qi Yan.”

The red-haired Cultivator continued,

“Master Qi Yan is among the most outstanding Energy Refinement Masters in the South Sea, and his crafts are indeed exceptional.”

“Unfortunately, Master Qi Yan seldom agrees to refine treasures for others, and any treasure from his hand is extraordinarily rare.”

“Therefore, some people with ulterior motives deliberately purchase them only to sell at an inflated price.”

“Thus, it’s also the reason why treasures refined by Master Qi Yan are becoming more and more expensive.”

Upon finishing, the red-haired Cultivator sighed,

“Ah…”

“Such a pity…”

The red-haired Cultivator nodded and said,

“Truly a pity…”

Lin Jing read the description of this shield, which indeed was refined by the Energy Refinement Master, Master Qi Yan.

Lin Jing didn’t pay much attention to Artifact Refiners and naturally didn’t know of Master Qi Yan.

It seemed that Master Qi Yan must have indeed possessed formidable prowess in artifact refining.

Otherwise, those two wouldn’t have shown such admiration for him.

Despite that, the price of this treasure was truly exorbitant.

Just then, the Yellow Pine Cultivator spoke again:

“The Shen Family Shop’s trade fair seems to be starting tonight. Why don’t we go take a look?”

“We might encounter some good things at the trade fair.”

Another red-haired cultivator nodded and said:

“That would be nice…”

“I heard that last time, someone brought a Nirvana Flower seed, hoping to trade it, but he actually wanted to exchange it for a Nirvana Elixir, which is ridiculous.”

The Yellow Pine Cultivator said:

“Indeed, he was really daydreaming. I heard that the same person is here again this time…”

“I would like to see if there really will be someone willing to trade with him.”

The red-haired cultivator immediately followed up with:

“Brother Li, stop joking…”

“What he wants is a Nirvana Elixir, that’s a Nirvana Elixir we’re talking about…”

“How could he possibly exchange it for that Nirvana Flower seed in his hands?”

“Moreover, there seems to be some problem with that seed; it’s questionable whether it can be grown at all.”

“By doing this, does he really think we are fools?”

The Yellow Pine Cultivator nodded and replied:

“Exactly…”

“If anyone really trades with him, they would indeed be a fool.”

Having said that, the Yellow Pine Cultivator changed the subject and spoke again:

“However, he seems to have a quite impressive Defensive Magical Treasure in his hands, not much inferior to those made by Qi Yan, the True Master…”

As soon as the Yellow Pine Cultivator finished speaking, the red-haired cultivator immediately said:

“He, well…”

“Don’t even think about that Defensive Magical Treasure in his hands. Many people have approached him and he has refused to trade…”

“He insists on exchanging for a Nirvana Elixir.”

After finishing, the red-haired cultivator shook his head and said:

“Alright…”

“There’s nothing interesting to see here anymore, let’s go…”

With that, the two prepared to leave.

Just at this moment, Lin Jing suddenly stepped in front of the two.

He then cupped his fists and said to them:

“Fellow cultivators, excuse my interruption…”

The Yellow Pine Cultivator looked Lin Jing over and then asked:

“May I ask why you have stopped us, fellow cultivator?”

Lin Jing then spoke:

“I overheard you mentioning the Shen Family Shop’s trade fair just now…”

“I am quite interested in this trade fair and would like to attend as well. Is that possible?”

Hearing Lin Jing say this, the two cultivators suddenly understood.

Then, the Yellow Pine Cultivator said to Lin Jing:

“I see…”

“The Shen Family Shop’s trade fair is actually organized by the Shen Family Shop specifically for us Golden Core Cultivators as a trading event.”

“At the trade fair, all transactions are free, and if you see something you like, you simply discuss it directly with the owner.”

Afterward.

The red-haired cultivator also chimed in, saying:

“You don’t need anything special to go to the trade fair. You just need to go to the Shen Family Shop at the very end of Bihai City’s Fang Market before Zi Time tonight and state your intention.”

“Thank you, fellow cultivators,” Lin Jing then said, bowing with his hands clasped.

“You’re welcome,”

they replied in unison, returning the gesture with a bow.

Afterward, the two said their goodbyes to Lin Jing and left the Seven Seas Hall.

After the two had left, Lin Jing wandered around the third floor a bit more.

Just when he decided to leave, he noticed a counter selling Flying Boats.

So, Lin Jing stopped to take a look.

Flying Boats, being one of the most important and convenient modes of transportation on the Demonic Monster Sea, are indeed not cheap.

The Flying Boats for sale in the Seven Seas Hall start at a minimum of one million Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

Even then,

this one million Medium Grade Spirit Stone Flying Boat is just the most basic kind.

This type of Flying Boat, whether in terms of speed or defensive capabilities, is much inferior to other Flying Boats.

And those slightly better ones start at a minimum of two million Medium Grade Spirit Stones…

This isn’t even considering the more expensive ones…

Lin Jing even saw one large Flying Boat that was valued at five million Medium Grade Spirit Stones…

No wonder there aren’t many people in the Demonic Monster Sea who own Flying Boats.

Such expensive Flying Boats are not something many forces can afford.

……

After looking at the Flying Boats, Lin Jing left the Seven Seas Hall directly.

Afterward.

He headed straight for Bihai City’s Fang Market.

Lin Jing had been to Bihai City’s Fang Market once before and was quite familiar with the way.

Upon arriving inside the market, it was as lively as the last time he had been there.

Lin Jing then headed straight inside.

The two cultivators at the Seven Seas Hall had mentioned that the Shen Family Shop was located at the very end of the Fang Market.

Lin Jing was now coming over to confirm the location in advance.

So, following the streets of the Fang Market, Lin Jing made his way inside.

The further he walked, the quieter the streets became.

Finally, upon reaching the very end, where there was no one else around, Lin Jing finally saw the Shen Family Shop.

From the outside, the Shen Family Shop didn’t look very big, and there was a wooden signboard hanging above the doorway.

The signboard bore the words ‘Shen Family Shop’ in large characters.

This conspicuous signboard was relatively prominent at the very end of the Fang Market.

However, the doors of the Shen Family Shop were firmly closed, not yet open.

Presumably,

they would only open when the trade fair began in the evening…