"The Foundation Establishment Pill attracted a large number of Loose Cultivators, causing the Great Wilderness Market to become even more bustling than during its peak times." I wonder how many Loose Cultivators it can attract to stay in the Great Wilderness Market?

Cultivators were everywhere in the Inner City. From time to time, unfamiliar Loose Cultivators could be seen looking around curiously. They were curious about everything in the Great Wilderness Market and strolled around. The huge influx of people brought the Great Wilderness Market to a historical peak, which was also a frenzy of consumption. Demonic Beast Materials and Monster Beast Meat from the Great Wilderness were in high demand. Prices had increased twice, yet they still sold out quickly. Other regions, unlike the Great Wilderness, were predominantly human settlements where Magical Beasts were rare. Consequently, Monster Beast Meat and Demonic Beast Materials commanded higher prices there, yet they were still considered a bargain compared to what was available locally in those other areas.

Today is a good time to set up a stall. I could sell those Medium-grade Magic Tools from the Five Elements Sect Cultivators. Before the auction began, selling Magic Artifacts was a decent option. It's too dangerous! I don't want to attract trouble. Jia Ren wasn't short of Spirit Stones and felt no need to risk attracting danger for a few hundred more. The Magic Artifacts obtained from the Five Elements Sect Cultivators would be safer to sell in another Market.

Shops were packed, the number of stalls had tripled, and the stream of people was endless. In addition to the Loose Cultivators from the Great Wilderness Market, there were also exotic specialties from other regions. Walking along, Jia Ren discovered an item that made his heart flutter.

"The Profound Light Mirror from the Tianqi Sect can reveal things up to three miles away and also serves as a warning! Still worried about being assassinated by Bizarre Cultivators? The Profound Light Mirror is an essential choice for you!"

The Profound Light Mirror? Jia Ren couldn't help but take a second glance at the special Magic Artifact. The Spirit Insect of the Insect Control Technique (Soul Hosting Seal) could serve as a spy, but using the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Secret Techniques always had safety risks and couldn't be openly revealed. The Profound Light Mirror, however, was a good supplement.

The Profound Light Mirror was a Low-Quality Magical Artifact, and it wasn't cheap, selling for a hefty 120 Spirit Stones. However, this was still cheaper than even a poor-quality Medium-grade Magic Tool. Jia Ren bargained the price down to one hundred Spirit Stones and bought two, just to be prepared. Such special Magic Artifacts were rare in the Great Wilderness, and one should not miss the opportunity upon encountering them.

"I'll take it for three hundred Spirit Stones!"

In the distance, a large number of Cultivators had gathered, and more were eagerly calling out bids, resembling a small-scale auction. With his strength advantage, Jia Ren protected his Storage Bag with one hand, preventing any dishonorable stealth attacks from pickpockets, and easily squeezed in.

The item that the Cultivators were scrambling for was called the Hundred Poisons Scripture, which recorded many special poisons. Since ancient times, medicine and poison have been considered inseparable; even familiar physicians were participating in the auction. Of course, there was also a sinister-looking man wreathed in Evil Qi; he clearly wasn't someone easy to deal with.

The Poison Scripture? A good item! Poison was an indispensable tool for murder and mayhem, especially favored by Bizarre Cultivators. Jia Ren was particularly interested in poisons. He had used poisoned darts quite skillfully before, even making notable contributions by killing Five Elements Sect Cultivators with them. Currently, he only possessed poisoned darts, making his methods of poisoning too monotonous. Poisoned darts could at most nauseate someone; they couldn't kill from a distance. Using the Insect Taming Technique to deliver poison was a combat method he had long wanted to perfect. The Hundred Poisons Scripture could compensate for his shortcomings in poisons. Since he had encountered it, he couldn't miss it.

Jia Ren didn't rush to join the competition. He walked to the stall, picked up the Jade Slip to examine the Hundred Poisons Scripture, and confirmed it was to his liking.

"Three hundred and twenty Spirit Stones."

Jia Ren's participation attracted the attention of the physician and the sinister man, both of whom cast unfriendly glances his way.

"Three hundred and twenty-one Spirit Stones! If anyone dares to compete with me, don't blame me for being impolite!" the sinister man threatened. "Old Doctor Liu, be careful when you go out. Making house calls can be quite... unsafe these days!"

The white-bearded elder who had been competing, Old Doctor Liu, paled slightly, cursed his bad luck under his breath, and turned to leave. No one could guarantee they wouldn't be ambushed. If a physician making a house call fell into a trap set for them, the outcome was easy to imagine. It wasn't worth attracting unnecessary trouble over a poison scripture for reference.

A flash of satisfaction crossed the sinister man's face. He then turned his fierce gaze towards Jia Ren, intending to frighten away his competitor.

Jia Ren couldn't be bothered. He wasn't some renowned figure. Does this oaf even recognize me?

"Three hundred and thirty Spirit Stones."

"Three hundred and fifty Spirit Stones," Jia Ren declared, showing his determination to win.

"Are you courting death? Do you dare state your name?!" the sinister man snarled, stepping forward aggressively. His Ninth Level of Qi Refinement aura burst forth as he tried to intimidate Jia Ren into backing down.

Jia Ren didn't even lift his eyelids as he scoffed, "My actions don't change my name, nor does where I sit change my surname. I am Zhou Lezhi!" Go ahead, try to find Zhou Lezhi. He's already dead!

"Zhou Lezhi, you better watch your back when you step outside! I'll remember you!"

It was unclear whether the man thought it wasn't worth continuing to compete or if he was already planning to kill Jia Ren for the treasure. As he brushed past Jia Ren, he quietly and unnoticeably sprinkled some tracking powder. Jia Ren had a similar idea and likewise sprinkled some Lingering Fragrance Bug Powder on the man. With this tracking bug powder, I can steer clear of this fellow in the future.

Jia Ren paid the Spirit Stones and obtained the Hundred Poisons Scripture. Without the restrictive seal, he could see more information about the poisons recorded within. The Hundred Poisons Scripture detailed a total of one hundred types of poisons useful against Cultivators, diverse and varied in nature. They were classified into beast poison, insect poison, herbal poison, mineral poison, corpse poison, spirit poison, soul poison, and Mixed Poison. Naturally occurring poisons could be used directly, and the scripture detailed corresponding techniques for their extraction and application. The Hundred Poisons Scripture was not just a simple record of poisons; otherwise, it wouldn't have sold for the high price of over three hundred Spirit Stones. It also recorded numerous methods to prepare poisons, in great abundance: Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke, Corpse Insect Pill, Soul-Sealing Powder, Bone-Dissolving Corpse Powder, Five Poisons Pill... Many of these poisons were infamous. Powerful Mixed Poisons were produced by combining various natural poisons.

Since ancient times, poison and medicine have been inseparable. Apart from a few Mixed Poisons that even the Hundred Poisons Scripture couldn't counteract, most had corresponding detoxification methods and Detoxification Pills. This was also why the scripture could attract physicians to participate in the auction.

Once I master the Hundred Poisons Scripture, I'll be able to easily prepare many poisons and Mixed Poisons, killing people stealthily. Compared to facing other Cultivators head-on in perilous battles, Jia Ren preferred assassination. Especially when combining the Insect Taming Technique with poisons—he could sit at home and poison his enemies from afar. He quickly skimmed through several practical poison formulas in the Hundred Poisons Scripture, noting down the required poisons and auxiliary ingredients.

There are so many good things! Throughout his walk, Jia Ren had seen a variety of treasures, many of which were not found in the Great Wilderness. I should take this opportunity to buy some poisons now.

He browsed for two full hours, looking through countless large and small stalls. Along the way, he casually bought the poisons he favored. It was a significant regret that he hadn't encountered any stalls selling Cultivation art inheritances. I'll have to go to the auction for those.

Jia Ren spent over a thousand Spirit Stones in one go. Fortunately, he collected many useful items and left, satisfied. He cleared five tracking marks and powders from his body and, ignoring several sneaky figures behind him, activated his Wind Control Skill, vanishing like a bolt of lightning.

Fighting was forbidden in the Inner City of the Great Wilderness. However, this rule primarily restrained ordinary Loose Cultivators; its deterrent effect on Bizarre Cultivators was limited. Even in peaceful times, some people defied laws and dared to commit murder in broad daylight. What more could be expected of Cultivators possessing Extraordinary Powers? As long as one didn't make a move openly, finding a deserted place to act in secret and silence the victim was always possible. The Law Enforcement Office Cultivators weren't omniscient or omnipotent. How could they possibly catch everyone? Otherwise, Bizarre Cultivators wouldn't still be at large, continuing their rampages to this day.

I need to be careful when attending the auction and prepare several contingency plans for myself. Jia Ren decided to participate in the auction, but not to purchase the Foundation Establishment Pill. That item was too conspicuous and might even attract the attention of Foundation Establishment Cultivators; it would be difficult to take away even if bought. The auction was highly likely to feature various Cultivation arts. These were also highly coveted—though not as much as the Foundation Establishment Pill—and could attract considerable trouble. Having additional preparations would make him safer. The newly acquired Hundred Poisons Scripture is a good option.

Jia Ren had been busy at the stalls and had already gathered the necessary ingredients to create Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke, Soul-Sealing Powder, and Bone-Dissolving Corpse Powder. Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke was primarily used to knock out targets with poisonous gas. If Cultivators were affected, they would fall into a coma; it was mainly used for stealth and assassination. Soul-Sealing Powder had to be ingested by the target to take effect. Cultivators poisoned with it would be unable to use the Spiritual Power in their bodies, leaving them completely at the mercy of others. Bone-Dissolving Corpse Powder had a relatively wide range of applications, possessing strong corrosive properties, and was commonly used to destroy corpses and eliminate evidence. Throwing Bone-Dissolving Corpse Powder at a target could also be effective, but its drawback was that Spiritual Power could block it, reducing its lethality.

The Hundred Poisons Scripture also listed poisons for direct combat, such as the Seven Mysteries Poison Liquid, which could break through Spirit Shields and corrode Magic Artifacts. Regrettably, the primary ingredient for Seven Mysteries Poison Liquid was the rare Seven Mysteries Snake Venom, which he couldn't find anywhere in the Market.

Let's first create the Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke. Jia Ren read through the method for creating Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke from the beginning, his expression gradually turning strange. This poison smoke was adapted from an aphrodisiac smoke used by lustful thieves; its effects were far more potent. Elder Hundred Poisons recorded an incident where he himself used Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke to poison a small family. All seventy-five members of the family were knocked out by the Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke. Their wealth was plundered, and the beautiful wives and daughters of the family were violated.

Is he trying to encourage future generations to emulate him? Reading this account, Jia Ren felt that Elder Hundred Poisons, the creator of the Hundred Poisons Scripture, had intentionally included it, seemingly to prey on people's desires and awaken their inner evil. The implication was clear: By making Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke, you too could manipulate a small family at your whim, their wealth, wives, and daughters yours to control, their lives yours to give or take.

Elder Hundred Poisons' moral compass was skewed; I must not be influenced by him. Poisons are a tool for protecting the Dao, not for committing wicked deeds. If he were to follow in Elder Hundred Poisons' footsteps, using poisons to act wantonly and letting his desires run wild, he would eventually degenerate into a Bizarre Cultivator. Cultivation was not only a process of increasing one's strength but also a journey of tempering one's heart. Tempering one's true heart through the myriad trials of the mortal world—only eternal life was the true pursuit of cultivators like him. At that moment, it felt as if the dust obscuring his spirit had been wiped away, leaving it increasingly clear and translucent.

Soul-Sealing Powder has the greatest practical use; I can produce it in large quantities. A Cultivator's extraordinary abilities stemmed from their Spiritual Power. Once afflicted by Soul-Sealing Powder, wouldn't they be like lambs to the slaughter? Bone-Dissolving Corpse Powder is also quite useful. I don't mind preparing some as a backup.

He took out various poisons and compounding ingredients, quickly busying himself with the task.

Time passed unknowingly, and soon it was noon. Jia Ren left his dwelling and headed straight for the auction.

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