Half a month later.

Xu Ping was quietly cultivating in the training room. After breaking through the Five Elements Skill perfectly, it not only brought liquid Mana to him but also increased his cultivation speed.

This also meant that he was getting closer to the ninth stage of Qi Cultivation.

At this moment, the Sound Transmission Talisman in his bosom suddenly flashed, interrupting his cultivation.

Xu Ping frowned slightly, took out the Sound Transmission Talisman, and activated it with Mana.

"Fellow Daoist Li, come over for a chat, you have news regarding the second-stage ape blood essence."

A charming and seductive female voice transmitted.

The Sound Transmission Talisman came from Ruan Yumeng, a steward of the Seeking Trade Fair.

"News about the second-stage ape blood essence?" Xu Ping's eyes lit up. After waiting for so long, finally, there was news.

After using the Bone Shaping Skill to change his appearance, he set off for the Seeking Trade Fair.

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The Seeking Trade Fair is a large trade fair where cultivators can post information or offer items for consignment or purchase.

If items are highly valued, the personnel at the Seeking Trade Fair will also personally help keep an eye out for you.

Of course, the price is certainly not cheap.

About half an hour later.

Xu Ping, disguised as a middle-aged man, arrived at the entrance of the Seeking Trade Fair.

As soon as he stepped inside, he met the steward Ruan Yumeng.

Her eyebrows were like mountains and her eyes like water, as alluring as peach and plum blossoms, wearing a palace-style gauze dress with a slit at the skirt revealing her snow-white, slender legs.

Beneath the thin gauze skirt, her exquisite curves were faintly visible.

If a common man were under such a beautifying effect, it's likely he'd be overwhelmed with excitement.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, is there news on the second-stage ape blood essence that I wanted?" Xu Ping asked calmly.

"Yes." Ruan Yumeng nodded, "However, the other party doesn't want Spirit Stones; they want Yin Qi Pearls."

"Yin Qi Pearls? What are these?" Xu Ping asked with a frown, as he had never heard of this name.

"Yin Qi Pearls are items from evil spirits, similar to Demon Cores in demon beasts. However, only a small part of evil spirits possess them, making them exceptionally rare, so it's normal for Fellow Daoist not to have heard of them...." Ruan Yumeng explained.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping was taken aback.

Yin Qi Pearls? Items from evil spirits?

Could it be?

"Although the other party specified they wanted Yin Qi Pearls, and these pearls are exceedingly rare, I called both of you here to see if we could negotiate a trade for something else. The other Fellow Daoist hasn't arrived yet, Fellow Daoist Li, you..."

Ruan Yumeng hadn't finished speaking when Xu Ping interrupted: "Fellow Daoist Ruan, could you see if this is a Yin Qi Pearl?"

He handed over a crystal pearl emitting a silver-white glow to Ruan Yumeng.

Ruan Yumeng was slightly startled before carefully taking the crystal pearl to inspect it.

She then took out a transparent Jade Pendant and brought it close to the crystal pearl.

Instantly, the Jade Pendant became dim.

Witnessing this scene, she nodded affirmatively: "Yes, this is a Yin Qi Pearl."

"That's good!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping was overjoyed; he hadn't expected the pearl he obtained after exterminating 'Old Sun' to be so precious.

'Old Sun has indeed given me quite a lot; first, he let me sell the Exorcism Talisman for a fortune, then gave me this precious Yin Qi Pearl. It seems appropriate to offer him some paper money during festivals.' He thought to himself with great sentiment.

"Fellow Daoist Li even possesses such a precious item as a Yin Qi Pearl; it seems he is not an ordinary person."

Ruan Yumeng's eyes glittered like a serene wave as she stepped closer to Xu Ping and extended an arm resembling a jade lotus, placing the Yin Qi Pearl in Xu Ping's palm.

A delicate and lasting fragrance emanated from this beautiful lady, stirring desire.

"Just fortunate to have obtained it." Xu Ping kept a calm face as he securely stored the Yin Qi Pearl.

"May I ask Fellow Daoist Ruan what is the use of this Yin Qi Pearl?" He asked with a clasped fist.

Ruan Yumeng looked at Xu Ping with a lingering gaze and then explained: "This Yin Qi Pearl is a special material that can be used for both cultivation and Artifact Refining."

Used for cultivation and Artifact Refining?

Indeed, it is quite rare, but for him, it would be completely useless. Using it to exchange for the second-stage ape blood essence would be entirely worthwhile.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Ruan, for the information," Xu Ping said with clasped hands.

"No need for courtesy, Fellow Daoist Xu. Since the other party has not yet arrived, why not go to the private room for some tea?" Ruan Yumeng suggested with a smile.

"Sounds good...." Xu Ping's words were interrupted as a handsome man with sword-like eyebrows and stars-like eyes walked into the trading venue.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, you called me here because there's news about the Yin Qi Pearl?" asked the handsome man to Ruan Yumeng.

"Yes." Ruan Yumeng smiled and nodded.

"This is Li Xuan, Fellow Daoist Li possesses a Yin Qi Pearl, and this is Jiang Tian, Fellow Daoist Jiang." She introduced the two.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang!"

"Fellow Daoist Li!"

The two exchanged polite greetings.

At this moment, Xu Ping felt a subtle intrusion of Divine Sense.

Xu Ping was immediately shocked; he instinctively wanted to activate the Shocking God Needle to counterattack but managed to suppress the impulse.

Inside, his Bone Shaping Skill quietly operated.

With his current Mana, operating the perfected Bone Shaping Skill, even the Divine Sense of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would uncover no flaw.

This subtle Divine Sense quickly swept over without noticing anything unusual and then retreated.

"This... Jiang Tian seems off; disguised as a Qi Cultivator, he's actually a Foundation Establishment Cultivator." Xu Ping's heart sank, for the Divine Sense he felt earlier was far more powerful than his own, confirming the presence of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Why would this Foundation Establishment Cultivator disguise himself as a Qi Cultivator and go to great lengths to seek a Yin Qi Pearl?

Although Xu Ping appeared calm outwardly, his thoughts were tumultuous.

"Why not discuss the details in a private room?" Ruan Yumeng suggested with a smile.

"Sounds good." Jiang Tian nodded.

Xu Ping hesitated briefly but agreed; regardless, he needed to obtain the blood essence first.

The two followed Ruan Yumeng into a classical room.

As soon as they sat down, Jiang Tian eagerly asked: "Fellow Daoist Li, could you show me your Yin Qi Pearl?"

"No problem, but could Fellow Daoist Jiang also show the second-stage ape blood essence?" Xu Ping nodded, since the other party wants to act, he might as well play along.

As long as the transaction proceeds smoothly.

"Fine!"

He handed Xu Ping a Jade Bottle, while Xu Ping gave her the Yin Qi Pearl.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, which type of ape blood essence is this?" Xu Ping queried upon receiving the Jade Bottle.

"Celestial Spirit Ape," Jiang Tian replied.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, could you assist in verifying this for me?" Xu Ping requested, as he did not know how to assess the blood essence himself, so he turned to Ruan Yumeng for help.

"Certainly!" Ruan Yumeng agreed with a nod.

She took out a copper mirror and reflected it upon the blood essence inside the Jade Bottle.

A illusory image of a white-haired, golden-capped ape appeared in the copper mirror.

"Indeed, it's the blood essence of a second-stage lower grade demon beast, the Celestial Spirit Ape," Ruan Yumeng affirmed.

At this moment, Jiang Tian also verified the Yin Qi Pearl: "A genuine Yin Qi Pearl."

"Then may our cooperation be successful!"

Xu Ping smiled and clasped his hands.

"May our cooperation be successful!"

The other party returned the gesture.

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After the transaction was complete, Xu Ping quickly left the trade fair.

He had no desire to linger any moment longer with Jiang Tian.

However, he wasn't interested in probing into whatever exactly this Foundation Establishment Cultivator intended to do.

After acquiring the blood essence, Xu Ping didn't use it immediately.

Instead, he went to several places to inspect if the blood essence contained anything else.

Better safe than sorry.

Especially considering the owner of the blood essence was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Fortunately, after thorough inspections at various locations, it was confirmed the blood essence contained no issues.

Xu Ping also felt relieved.

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