"Fellow Daoist Qin, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

Amidst the exchanges among the crowd, the Nascent Soul Celestial Secret Master from the West Nether Cultivation Realm’s Kuzhu Sect secretly transmitted a message to Qin Ming.

His tone was extremely sincere.

"Guidance, I dare not claim, but it seems inevitable that I will have to collaborate sincerely with Fellow Daoist Celestial Secret in the future." Qin Ming responded blandly.

After all, this fellow had revealed the matter of him eradicating the Blood Aversion Demon Monarch to Supreme Yang.

Naturally, he wouldn’t give him a friendly face.

Celestial Secret Master said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, rest assured, the matter of Blood Aversion Demon Monarch, I will not speak of it again carelessly. Had the Alliance Leader not forced me to reveal the reason earlier..."

"No worries." Qin Ming replied succinctly, then turned his gaze to the exchange meeting.

One treasure after another was continuously brought out.

Among them were some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that had long disappeared from the Cultivation Realm. If not for these Nascent Soul Cultivators bringing them out, Qin Ming would not have known how the foundation of these great cultivation realms was so abundant.

And all were gathered in the hands of these Nascent Soul Old Monsters.

’Alas! The Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm is the poorest! Digging three feet into the ground doesn’t even uncover a decent Tier Four Spiritual Object.’

’How can we resist the demon path like this?’

Qin Ming also lamented in secret.

Just as the many Nascent Soul True Monarchs were conducting the exchange meeting.

Suddenly.

The mark he left on the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Ghostly Palace transmitted back some movement.

Qin Ming quietly immersed his Heart Spirit to sense it without letting it show.

Inside Dragon Abyss Island.

On the lively outer part of the circular plaza.

Two Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals from the East Sea Dragon Palace, taking advantage of the shift change, stealthily slipped into a hidden room.

Afterward, the Shrimp Soldier raised his hand to cast a barrier, then said helplessly, "Brother Yan, the situation is bleak!"

"Most of the comrades responsible for supporting us outside have lost contact, probably eliminated by the Celestial Sea Alliance. Should we continue with the plan?"

"Now that we’ve completely lost contact with our superiors, what should we do?"

"Could it be we’ve been exposed?"

The Crab General, hearing this, rubbed his chin with his large red pincers and said with a heavy heart, "Junior Brother Ling, I didn’t expect there’d be a miscalculation on my part. This situation indeed leaves us unprepared..."

"To continue recklessly... we might end up like the others."

"Something must have gone wrong somewhere. The brothers lurking in the East Sea have all been wiped out."

The Shrimp Soldier stroked his slender whiskers and sighed, "Alas! I thought risking so much to successfully infiltrate Dragon Abyss Island would pave a future, but who would’ve thought we’d end up isolated... Truly frustrating!"

"Junior Brother Ling, don’t be disheartened. Actually, we aren’t exactly abandoned. When we received this crucial task, the Demon Envoy mentioned to me that an essential secret agent has been arranged inside Dragon Abyss Island..." The Crab General said mysteriously.

Upon hearing this, the Shrimp Soldier perked up and said, "Brother Yan, then let’s quickly contact this person! Maybe there’s still a chance."

"Ahem! Well, the Demon Envoy said we could only wait for them to contact us first... I don’t even know who it actually is!" The Crab General sighed helplessly.

The Shrimp Soldier, hearing this, anxiously said, "What? Currently, the Nascent Soul Great Powers are gathering on Dragon Abyss Island, and our Demon Spirit Talisman expires in half a month, surely leading to a dead end..."

"Shouldn’t we flee?"

"Flee? Where would you go? If the sect determines you deserted, the Demon Seal will trigger, leading to an even quicker death..."

"Sigh! Truly frustrating."

"Fear not. There’s still more than half a month until the Immortal Mansion Grand Assembly ends, plenty of time."

"Perhaps we brothers, blessed by fate, might manage to sneak through this disaster unscathed."

...

Qin Ming, having secretly learned about these two unlucky fellows’ conversation, more or less grasped the situation.

’Looks like... within the higher-ups on Dragon Abyss Island, there still exists an unmended ’secret agent’...’

’These two Foundation Establishment Cultivators can’t stir up much, let’s continue observing the situation.’

Immediately, he redirected his focus to the ongoing trade at the meeting.

At this moment.

It was the turn of the Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Northern Cold Cultivation Realm to present their items for trade.

Master Guangling took out a jade box, which, upon opening, revealed a faint blue Jade Talisman, and introduced it:

"This is a Tier Four Middle-Grade Ice Bursting Talisman, its power equivalent to a full-strength strike from a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, and it can be used three times."

Wow!

As these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became lively, for none had expected the Profound Nether Sect to be willing to offer such a rare item.

Cold Crow Ascendant, eyeing this Tier Four Middle-Grade Talisman treasure, had his eyes glowing, swallowing hard as he couldn’t resist asking first:

"May I ask Fellow Daoist Guangling what you require in exchange for this talisman treasure?"

"Any Spiritual Object or pill that enhances Nascent Soul Dharma Power, or Tier Four Spiritual Materials of equal value. As long as it piques my interest, it’s tradable." Master Guangling said slowly, stating his requirements.

As soon as he finished, many Nascent Soul Old Monsters offered their conditions.

Unfortunately, none could satisfy Master Guangling.

Fellow Daoist Qin Ming wasn’t particularly interested in this object, considering his current strength is no weaker than a Mid-stage Nascent Soul.

He’s already cultivated the Nascent Soul Realm, with numerous Spiritual Treasures in hand.

However, seeing Cold Crow Ascendant’s extremely eager gaze, he asked:

"Fellow Daoist Cold Crow, it seems you’re very interested in this Tier Four Middle-Grade Talisman Treasure?"

Cold Crow Ascendant nodded and replied, "Indeed, as Tier Four Talisman Treasures are extremely rare, crafted by Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivators whose lifespan is nearly exhausted by damaging their Essence."

"Its Divine Techniques are certainly more powerful than those of ordinary Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, equating to an additional powerful life-saving measure; claiming I’m not tempted would be false."

"So... I wonder what treasures Fellow Daoist Cold Crow plans to use for trading with Master Guangling for the talisman treasure?" Qin Ming couldn’t help but ask.

Yet, before he could speak.

Amid Cold Crow Ascendant’s stunned expression, Qin Ming waved his hand grandly toward Master Guangling, saying:

"I happen to have a Primordial Pill here; I’d like to exchange it with Master Guangling."

Master Guangling, having waited for a long time, thought he wouldn’t receive his desired item, yet suddenly saw hope and joyfully checked Qin Ming’s offered Primordial Pill:

"This Primordial Pill is of superior quality; I agree to the exchange!"

Qin Ming received the Tier Four Middle-Grade Talisman Treasure and then said apologetically to Cold Crow Ascendant:

"I’m truly sorry, Fellow Daoist Cold Crow, but I too urgently need a life-saving item..."

"However, if you have extra Void Origin Stones, I can also part with it reluctantly..."

"What?!" Cold Crow Ascendant was puzzled by Qin Ming’s actions, feeling somewhat baffled.

He gritted his teeth and then extracted a stone similar to the previous one, except it was considerably smaller.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, this is all I have left of Void Origin Stones; there’s truly no more."

Qin Ming observed Cold Crow Ascendant’s expression, confirming he wasn’t lying.

He coughed lightly and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Cold Crow values this item, I can’t take away what someone cherishes..."

"Deal!"

Immediately, Qin Ming put away the two Void Origin Stones and handed the talisman treasure, yet to warm in his hand, to Cold Crow Ascendant.

Cold Crow Ascendant accepted the item, looking at Qin Ming with suspicion, feeling something was off.

’Strange, why do I feel like I’ve been tricked? Yet I can’t seem to describe it...’

The transaction continued.

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs present, witnessing Qin Ming casually taking out a Primordial Pill, which enhances Dharma Power, couldn’t help but turn their gaze.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, do you perhaps have additional Primordial Pills? If you do, why not start first?"

Someone proposed at this point.

Everyone present also looked toward Qin Ming.

Seeing this, Qin Ming said, "Since everyone holds me in high regard, let me start first then."

Immediately, he took out a bottle of Primordial Pills, totaling six, and spoke to the crowd: "A bottle of Primordial Pills, priority exchange for Cyan Sky Spirit Soil or Sun Divine Stone, even information is acceptable."

"Other Tier Four Spiritual Objects, if I’m interested, can also be exchanged."

Upon his words.

The Nascent Soul Old Monsters were secretly surprised; being able to produce an entire bottle of Primordial Pills at once showed Qin Ming was likely a Tier Four Pill King.

Already capable of independently crafting Tier Four Pills.

Thus, they looked at Qin Ming with increased respect.

However, Tier Four Pill Formulas, rare as they are, often involve sect inheritance, making these old monsters reluctant to present them.

Even if willing to trade, they’d deliberate repeatedly.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, I have a healing Tier Four Pill Formula—Ganlin Pill. Could we trade it for a Primordial Pill?"

"Certainly." Qin Ming promptly agreed.

Such a Pill Formula, happened to be absent from Qin Ming’s Alchemy Dao inheritance, and he didn’t mind completing it.

Immediately, the Nascent Soul Old Monster joyfully handed over a jade scroll, flicking a finger for Qin Ming to inspect.

Qin Ming’s Divine Thought scanned it thoroughly, nodded, and exchanged a Primordial Pill with the other party.

Both parties completed the exchange.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, I possess a small piece of the Sun Divine Stone you seek; do you think it’s sufficient to exchange for one Primordial Pill?" A cloaked fisherman took out an egg-sized orange Spiritual Ore, powering Mana, and offered it to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming accepted the Spiritual Ore, immediately showing delight; he initially just wanted to try, unexpectedly finding it.

He intended to enhance his Lifebound Artifact, the Wood Emperor Nail, to the Tier Four Spirit Treasure level.

The Sun Divine Stone is a rare Extremely Yang Spiritual Object, superior to Sun Essence Gold.

Qin Ming instantly sealed the deal with the fisherman.

This small piece of Sun Divine Stone is sufficient for enhancing over a dozen Wood Emperor Nails.

Moreover, along with the two swapped Void Divine Stones from Cold Crow Ascendant, combined with the Sun Divine Stone, it would definitely upgrade his Lifebound Artifact to Tier Four Spirit Treasure level.