Chapter 67: Wu Clan's Inherited Secret |
Contrary to Chen Lin's expectations, the fat cultivator did not refuse him this time, but instead showed a struggling expression.
"What's going on?"
Chen Lin's eyes lit up. It seemed that he had not sold a single puppet in the past two days, which had dealt a blow to him.
He immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "It's just a production method that can be copied, it's not like it will disappear after selling it. You're being too stubborn, my friend. Things only have value when they're used, and if you only cherish it you can't even get the resources for cultivation. How can your cultivation progress?"
The fat cultivator, who was already hesitant, gritted his teeth and said, "You're right, I was too stubborn. However, my Mechanical Puppet technique is a family heirloom, and I won't sell it unless you can offer something that moves my heart."
Chen Lin raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and then took out a small bottle.
"Will this thing satisfy you?"
He handed it over.
Inside the bottle were two Initial Yuan Pills. The fat cultivator's cultivation was stuck at the Qi Refining stage, and Chen Lin didn't believe he could resist the temptation of the pills.
The fat cultivator opened the bottle, saw the two round pills emitting a medicinal fragrance, and was overjoyed.
Chen Lin nodded and said, "That's right, it's a pill that can upgrade your cultivation. I used two of these pills to break through the middle stage of Qi Refining, so you should believe my sincerity now!"
After finishing, Chen Lin took the pill bottle back from the fat cultivator's hand and stared at him silently.
The fat cultivator gritted his teeth and looked at Chen Lin, saying, "You're telling the truth, right? You really used two of these pills to break through the middle stage of Qi Refining?"
Chen Lin still had a faint smile on his face and said, "Of course, I'm telling the truth. If we make a deal, I can even use the Oath of Heart Demon to guarantee it."
The fat cultivator's face changed colors.
The middle stage of Qi Refining was his obsession, and he had dreamed of breaking through it.
Only by becoming a Qi Refining cultivator could one be considered a true cultivator, and this temptation was impossible to resist.
He had traveled hundreds of miles to this trading fair, hoping to sell his puppet and buy a pill. However, he hadn't sold a single one in two days, and the price of pills had left him desperate.
Thinking of this, the fat cultivator gritted his teeth and took out a yellowed book from his clothes.
"This is our Wu clan's inherited Mechanical Puppet technique. My ancestors were also Foundation Establishment cultivators, and this technique is more valuable than your two pills. If you want to trade, you'll need to add two more pills!"
Chen Lin was taken aback.
The fat cultivator's tone was very bold, but he had used a book to record the technique instead of a jade slip.
This was a bit low-end, wasn't it?
Chen Lin took the book and roughly flipped through it.
The book was very thick, with the title "Wu Clan's Inherited Secret" written on the cover in four large characters, giving off a strong aura.
Inside, it recorded the methods of refining over ten types of puppets, from low to high, and the last part even recorded a Foundation Establishment stage puppet technique!
Although Chen Lin hadn't heard of most of the materials required for the Foundation Establishment puppet, he couldn't deny that if the records were true, the value was indeed higher than his two Initial Yuan Pills. No wonder the fat cultivator had been unwilling to trade.
A Foundation Establishment inheritance wasn't something you could easily obtain.
"Is this book an original copy? Are the contents inside definitely true?"
Chen Lin was a bit suspicious.
The fat cultivator's cultivation was too low, and it was hard to believe he would carry such a treasure with him. Wouldn't he be afraid of being robbed?
The fat cultivator smiled and said, "It's indeed an original copy. I've memorized the contents inside, and I haven't made any changes to it. If you don't believe me, I can even take the Oath of Heart Demon."
Chen Lin nodded, no longer bothering with the details, and took out two pills, placing them in a bottle and handing it to the other party.
"Let's make a toast to our successful transaction, and make a vow!"
The fat cultivator eagerly accepted the bottle, and this time, without hesitation, made the vow.
Chen Lin also made the vow.
The other party also set a restriction that the transaction could not be disclosed, but only required that it could not be sold for profit; if passed down to disciples, it would be allowed.
Moreover, the other party expressed hope that Chen Lin could spread the Mechanical Puppet technique and find a Wu-named disciple to inherit it.
The tone of the conversation was very sincere.
Chen Lin sensed the other party's pursuit of the Mechanical Puppet technique and their dedication to their family. Before leaving, Chen Lin bowed his fist and said, "If I have the ability in the future, I will definitely fulfill your request. I hope you can also make progress on the path of immortality and become more powerful!"
The transaction was complete, and the fat cultivator packed up his things and hastily left the market.
Chen Lin continued to search for the materials he needed in the market.
In the end, he came to the Zhao Merchant House and exchanged two low-grade spirit medicines for a first-tier middle-quality flying sword, which was second-hand.
But no matter what, it was still a first-tier middle-quality sword, stronger than the first-tier lower-quality sword he currently used, and his combat power had increased slightly.
As a result, Chen Lin had nothing left to trade, and his spirit stones were almost depleted, so he left the market.
He had originally wanted to attend a small exchange meeting to exchange cultivation experiences, but unfortunately, the invitations had already been sent out, and he didn't make the list.
As he left the market, Chen Lin felt that he had gained a lot from the three-day trading event, and if he heard about such an event again, he would definitely participate.
Since it was still early in the day, and there was still a long time before the trading event ended, there weren't many people outside the market.
Chen Lin returned to his residence.
Then, he began to close himself off for cultivation.
The large courtyard became very quiet, and no one appeared for several days.
On this day, Chen Lin sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion in his cultivation room, closing his eyes to sense the newly condensed sword qi within his body.
After a long time, he opened his eyes, shining with a sharp light.
"I can't wait any longer, no matter the consequences, I must try!"
The sword qi had formed, and Chen Lin decided to immediately try to eliminate the Black Essence Gu, even if it was dangerous.
There was only one Blood Qi Pill left, and delaying for ten or eight days would be meaningless.
Moreover, the earlier he dealt with it, the safer it would be, in case Yu Yuehai hadn't died and came looking for him through the bug's sensing.
Although it had been a long time since the other party hadn't come looking for him, it was possible that they had already died, but he couldn't leave any loopholes.
Thinking of this, a resolute look flashed across Chen Lin's eyes.
He patted his storage bag and took out an Enlightenment Pill.
He wanted to take the pill first, and when the medicinal effect ended and the headache started, the Black Essence Gu would fully manifest, and that would be the best time to take action.
Without hesitation, Chen Lin swallowed the pill and took out the Wu Clans’s scripture to begin researching.
He didn't bother to research the later Foundation Establishment Stage content, but only studied the first and most basic part, which was the tiger puppet on the fat cultivator's stall.
Under the miraculous effect of the Enlightenment Pill, he quickly grasped the key points.
With still some time left before the hour was up, Chen Lin took out the rusty iron plate recording the Extreme Light Sword technique.