Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 300 - 218: Tao Qian Peeks at Secrets, Treasure Surrenders Itself_2

"Starting tonight, within the boundaries of Demon City, another market will emerge dedicated to the intermediaries of the Cultivation World," he said. "Although we have had the Ten Thousand Demon Square in the past, the threshold for entry was somewhat high."

"But our Medicine King Temple Market sets no such barriers," he continued. "Even those who have merely tasted Source Qi, those cultivators who have just begun their journey, can come here to exchange insights and discuss the Dao with many others."

"It is our mission at Changchun Society to provide support for the lower-tier cultivators, and it appears we are finally seeing some success."

Despite the eloquent speech of the Evil Doctor Immortal, the underlying characteristic of these lower-tier cultivators was their cunning nature, which prevented them from appreciating such grandiose words.

Everyone simply stood there with indifferent expressions, corners of their mouths twisted into cold smirks.

However, this reaction was evidently anticipated.

Swiftly, the Huang Lian Saint Mother also took the stage and smiled, saying, "As gratitude for your presence at this ceremony, both of us have a generous gift to offer."

As they spoke, they simultaneously gave a bow to the Witch Jiang Ruyu and the tycoon Liu Hongsheng behind them and began, "Please, seniors, proceed!"

As their words fell, the two Cavernous Mystery figures exchanged smiles and raised their hands to begin their action.

First, Liu Hongsheng stretched out his plump hand, rummaging in his chest, and then pulled out an item, throwing it immediately downwards.

The object at first appeared to be a small golden tower.

When thrown, it expanded rapidly in the wind.

With a thunderous crash as it landed, it had astonishingly transformed into a small mountain composed of countless gold bricks, standing several dozens of meters high and continuously emitting dazzling golden light.

Even from hundreds of miles away, one could see this golden mountain.

Before the cultivators, nearly blinded, could voice their discontent, another announcement was made:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this golden mountain is known as Gathering Treasure Mountain, built from twelve thousand and eighty-one Wealth-Attracting Gold Bricks."

"Each gold brick possesses the power to attract wealth and amass fortune, absorbing the energy of luck and blessing."

"A single brick is a treasure, and so are two, yet possessing dozens of them can directly amalgamate into a large gold brick. Besides accumulating wealth, it can also be used in combat."

"Struck by it, one would immediately lose all financial luck, live shallowly and with limited connections—indeed, it has many wonderful uses, a must-have treasure when leaving home."

These words and the underlying suggestion instantly shifted the atmosphere of the gathering.

Almost every cultivator began breathing more rapidly.

Those who had turned to leave abruptly forced themselves to turn back.

Yet, that was not all.

The crowd then saw the Red-footed Witch, Jiang Ruyu, similarly retrieve an object and toss it towards the side of the golden mountain.

The object was a lotus seed.

Though it landed on a cobblestone surface, immediately mud and spring water surged forth, accompanied by bursts of serene, immortal light.

In the blink of an eye, a vast lotus pond had formed.

Amidst waves of fresh fragrance, the pond first blossomed with hundreds of lotuses, and in the next instant, produced hundreds of lotus pods.

Each pod contained eighteen lotus seeds, plump and pearlescent like green jade, clearly outstanding spiritual materials.

Even more astonishing was that at the center of the lotus pond sat a giant white lotus, within whose petals perched a girl only as large as a handspan. She wore a lotus pod as a skirt, only two lotus petals covered vital areas, her fine silver hair cascading down, marked by a lotus emblem on her forehead.

Merely gazing at her made every cultivator feel as if their spirits and souls were cleansed.

However, some cultivators were left parched, and uncontrollably salacious thoughts infiltrated their minds.

It was at this moment that the voice of the Huang Lian Saint Mother was heard again:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is an Exotic Treasure from our White Lotus Sect, birthed from a single Innate Lotus Seed."

"There are three hundred sixty lotus pods in the pond, each bearing eighteen Green Lotus Seeds. Whether used for personal consumption or for refining and crafting treasures, all options are open."

"In addition, there is the Lotus Fairy, whom you may address as 'Lian Niang.'"

"Lian Niang is a naturally born elf; he who wins her companionship not only progresses thousands of miles in his cultivation daily, but also transforms disasters into blessings. No sin or filth can ever tarnish him."

"To seize her, one now needs a Karma technique; she is not evenly bestowed like dew."

Upon hearing this, the entire atmosphere of the Medicine King Temple Market shifted dramatically.

Everyone understood the implication, and even though some tried to drive them away, no one moved.

As expected, the next moment everyone heard one last voice from above:

"Dear Daoists, these two items are the generous gifts from the Changchun Society and the White Lotus Sect."

"The Medicine King Temple Market will officially open in three days."

"These three days, the two exotic treasures will remain here, available for all to use."

"However, all Daoists must also understand that treasures always end up with those fated to have them,"

"so-called having it is my fortune; losing it is my fate, do not spoil the harmony."

After those words.

Thousands of cultivators, demons, and alien species inside the Medicine King Temple, most showed excitement.

The atmosphere instantly became enthusiastic, with no further complaints.

Gathering Treasure Gold Mountain!

Green Lotus Pond!

For cultivators of the Cavernous Mystery Realm and some wealthier Transcend Mortality Cultivators, these two items held little allure.

Even though the Evil Doctor Immortal and Huang Lian Saint Mother praised the effects of the two treasures tremendously, ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

Clear-eyed individuals knew that only the lower-level cultivators would be greatly tempted by the Wealth-Attracting Gold Bricks and the Green Lotus Seeds.

It was evident that the two major forces had left them there for this reason.

"Smart tactic! In an instant, these two items alleviated the resentment of the cultivators. The higher-ups have certainly placed a Forbidden Technique to prevent someone from taking all the treasures. Likely, each person may take one gold brick and one lotus seed."

"By sharing evenly but creating a huge advertising effect, three days is enough time for even more cultivators to rush here."

"On the third day, right when it opens, they can make a grand launch of the Medicine King Temple Market."

Tao Qian, leading the three youngsters, muttered as he also moved closer to the Gold Mountain and Lotus Pond amidst the crowded throng.

He had come to the Medicine King Temple without any particular objective, just to join in the fun and gather some information.

His expression and posture were extremely relaxed, listening to the constant exclamations around him like "I got one," "I got a gold brick," "It's heavy and real."

Tao Qian unconsciously reached out to grab a gold brick to see for himself.

But the next moment!

An unexpected turn of events, even Tao Qian himself hadn't anticipated, suddenly occurred.

As Tao Qian's palm touched the gold brick, an incredibly brilliant golden light explosively burst forth.

Then, the twelve thousand and eighty-one Wealth-Attracting Gold Bricks, including those already taken by many cultivators, turned into golden light and reconverged into the Golden Small Tower.

The treasure, as if it had grown wings, reverted to its original form and impatiently flew into Tao Qian's hand.

The previously golden, surging Medicine King Temple was instantly missing a massive gold mountain.

This turn of events, this scene, was extremely conspicuous.

In an instant, whether it was the thousands of lower-level cultivators and demons, or the two major powers still in the sky who had not yet departed, and those few Cavernous Mystery Realm cultivators,

At this moment, all eyes turned to Tao Qian.

The previously smug, brightly smiling leader of the Changchun Society, known as the "Undying Doctor Immortal," the Heterodox Evil Cultivator He Sen, instantly had his expression congeal, turning extremely ugly.

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