Chapter 38 Dragon Origin Grass_1

The next day, after a night of rest, Lin Tianming and his companion felt their fatigue of over twenty days vanish as they sat in the small courtyard, sipping tea and chatting leisurely."Fifteenth Grandfather, did you keep a way to contact Senior Ye? Otherwise, in such a vast market, how could we possibly find a Foundation Establishment Cultivator? It's almost like looking for a needle in a haystack."

Lin Shilu picked up a teacup from the stone table, took a sip, and calmly said:

"I've been to Qianchuan Market a few times and have even met Daoist Ye once. I kept a way to contact him. Let me send a message now; I believe he will reply once he receives it, so don't worry."

Lin Shilu formed a hand gesture and sent a message. In less than a moment, a flash of spiritual light soared into the void and disappeared.

Half an hour passed, and Lin Shilu had yet to receive any reply. Lin Tianming and he were both quite helpless.

The Lin Family had taken significant risks on this journey, living through difficult times and threatened by rival families' ambitions to swallow them up. They had luckily come across this opportunity to quickly increase their strength and had rushed to Qianchuan Market, but they could not afford to waste much time here.

As Lin Shilu grew anxious, he comforted Lin Tianming.

"Daoist Ye, as a Loose Cultivator, has been cultivating in Qianchuan Market for a long time. It's hard to say how long a cultivator might spend in seclusion for alchemy, so it may not be easy to meet him. Although we are pressed for time, we mustn't act in haste and lose our footing."

Lin Tianming showed a helpless expression, knowing that being anxious wasn't a solution, and they could only continue to wait.

Time ticked away in this tense atmosphere, and soon half a day had elapsed.

Suddenly, a flash of spiritual light flew into the courtyard, hovering in front of Lin Shilu. He projected his divine sense into it, and a voice echoed in his ear.

"It is a joy to have friends come from afar. This evening, at the West District's Welcome Pavilion, Lin is cordially invited to a banquet. Please be sure to come."

Having heard everything, the spiritual light dissolved on the spot, turning into specks of light that vanished.

Any trace of anxiety in Lin Shilu vanished completely.

Lin Tianming, full of concern, asked, "Is that a reply from Senior Ye?"

"Oh, yes, it's a reply from Daoist Ye. He invites us to the Welcome Pavilion in the West District this evening for a banquet."

Hearing that, Lin Tianming finally breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Senior Ye was not in a prolonged retreat; otherwise, they would have no idea how long they might have to wait to meet him.

With half a day left before the appointed time, Lin Tianming was not inclined to cultivate; instead, he said to Lin Shilu:

"Fifteenth Grandfather, there's still plenty of time. I would like to wander around the marketplace to experience this place's prosperity. Please allow me!"

Lin Shilu pondered for a moment. Since fighting was prohibited in the market, and as long as they stayed within, it would be relatively safe. Thinking it was natural for him to see the world since he brought him along, Lin Shilu gave his consent.

"Remember to come back before evening, don't stir up trouble, and don't leave Qianchuan Market on your own. If there's an emergency, contact me immediately. Go ahead!"

Lin Tianming readily agreed, then withdrew from the courtyard and headed towards the West District.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Lin Tianming appeared in the bustling West District, where row upon row of shops left him overwhelmed and at a loss for what to do, clearly spoilt for choice.

Recalling the spiritual medicine materials needed for concocting Pozhang Pills, Lin Tianming realized he was still lacking a key ingredient, the Dragon Origin Grass. Though the Dragon Origin Grass was a First Order Superior Grade spirit grass, its preciousness surpassed most Second Order Spiritual Medicines.

The Dragon Origin Grass required a very special environment to grow, needing a place where the blood of a Third Order Flood Dragon had been spilled in order to have a chance of sprouting. Third Order Flood Dragons were on par with Core Formation Cultivators; their blood was exceedingly precious and naturally not easy to come by.

As he walked, a store named Thousand Herbs Pavilion caught his attention. Its massive signboard exuded grandeur. As its name suggested, it was likely a store specializing in selling Spiritual and Elixir Pills. With a glimmer of hope, Lin Tianming entered to see if he could purchase the needed herb.

Upon entering the Thousand Herbs Pavilion, Lin Tianming was immediately greeted by an attendant at the Fifth Level of Qi Refinement, who was very enthusiastic and said with a smile,

"Daoist friend, please take a seat. My surname is Qin, and I'm responsible for receiving visitors to our store. Whatever spirit herbs or elixirs you need, or if you wish to sell some spiritual medicine materials, please feel free to speak up. I'm not boasting, but our store has virtually everything that a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator might need."

Lin Tianming looked disdainful, wondering if they even had Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Oh? Do you have Dragon Origin Grass by any chance?"

The expression of the cultivator surnamed Qin changed subtly at the mention of Dragon Origin Grass, which was not cheap. The whole store had only a few Dragon Origin Grass plants, and he surmised the visitor must be an alchemist wanting to concoct elixirs or needing it for an elder in his family. The attendant gathered his thoughts and responded calmly,

"We do, but the price is sizeable—eighty Low-Grade Spirit Stones per plant. How many would you like?"

Lin Tianming was immediately delighted. He hadn't been able to find a single Dragon Origin Grass in the Lin Family's storeroom, and to think he could easily find it in Qianchuan Market, despite the steep price, was no small feat.

"I would like three plants of Dragon Origin Grass. Could you possibly offer a lower price?" Although his storage bag still contained over a thousand spirit stones, a significant sum indeed, Lin Tianming put on an embarrassed face, hoping to haggle.

The cultivator surnamed Qin pondered for a moment, considering that this cultivator was buying three plants of Dragon Origin Grass in one go and must be at least a First-Order Medium Grade Alchemist. Anticipating future purchases of spiritual medicine, he decided to initiate a friendship. Alchemists were highly sought after in the Cultivation World, and he might need the cultivator's help in the future. It was worth fostering a good relationship for potential benefits. seaʀᴄh thё ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Daoist friend, I can give you the lowest price of seventy-five spirit stones per plant. If you will come back to purchase more spiritual medicine in the future, please look after our business, and I will make sure to offer you the best price available."

Lin Tianming regarded the sincere demeanor of the Qin surnamed cultivator and didn't suspect any deceit. Saving fifteen spirit stones on the three plants wasn't a small sum, so he gladly agreed.

The attendant poured a cup of tea for Lin Tianming and then went into the storeroom to get the Dragon Origin Grass for him.

Lin Tianming sat in the guest chair at the side, sipping his tea while waiting patiently.

After a short while, the cultivator surnamed Qin returned to the hall, holding three jade boxes, which he handed to Lin Tianming.

Lin Tianming carefully examined them. The entire spirit herb was a vivid red, resembling fresh blood, with three palm-sized leaves at the top of the stalk. The aroma was rich; there was no doubt it was the hundred-year-old Dragon Origin Grass.

Once he confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the Dragon Origin Grass, Lin Tianming decisively took out two hundred twenty-five spirit stones and handed them to the cultivator surnamed Qin.

After a quick sweep of his Divine Sense over the spirit stones, Qin surnamed cultivator accepted them and prompted Lin Tianming to continue enjoying his tea, keen on becoming closer.

While drinking the tea, Lin Tianming inquired about the market, exchanged a few pleasantries, and promised to take care of his business in the future. Then, Lin Tianming left the Thousand Herbs Pavilion.

Since it was still early, Lin Tianming strolled around the West District, browsing through a variety of stores, looking at all the dazzling treasures. He saw so much that it nearly made his head spin, but he didn't purchase anything, content with just broadening his horizons.

Time ticked away, and the sun was about to set. Recalling Lin Shilu's instructions, Lin Tianming left the West District to head toward the rented cave dwelling, preparing to meet up and go to the Welcoming Guests Tower to visit Ye Pinghai.