Lin Xiao’s gaze was sharp as he looked at Wang Heng, causing Wang Heng to falter momentarily, his heart surging with even greater anger.
Could it be that Lin Xiao was still not satisfied with these ten Martial King Essence Pills?
Lin Xiao did have the intention to demand more, but he held back. After all, there were rules about intervening in such matters. With a high-tier Martial King present, if he insisted on taking Wang Heng’s possessions, he would inevitably have to fight this Martial King, completely tearing apart any facade with the Eagle Sect.
It wasn’t that he feared the Eagle Sect; he had just arrived in the Holy City and didn’t want to stir up trouble.
Moreover, the old man’s attitude was relatively polite, not outright dismissive.
“Ten Martial King Essence Pills, and you think you can bet against everything I have? That’s wishful thinking,” Lin Xiao said at this moment. “However, for the sake of this senior, I won’t hold it against you today. Now, please disappear from my sight, smoothly and promptly!”
“You!” Wang Heng was furious. Lin Xiao’s words were essentially telling him to get lost, an outright insult.
But with inferior strength, he had no retort.
“Heh, thank you, young brother, for not making a fuss!” the Martial King elder interjected with a smile. “Wang Heng is just reluctant to admit defeat, but he bears no real malice. My earlier offer still stands. The gates of the Eagle Sect are always open to you, young brother. Should you wish to visit, you’re welcome anytime.”
“I appreciate your kindness, senior!” Lin Xiao cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then glanced at the group with a smile. “Everyone, take your time leaving. No need for farewells!”
The group of youths were visibly frustrated, their eyes filled with anger and reluctance, but in the end, they could only leave helplessly.
Watching them depart, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but smile. Ten Martial King Essence Pills were, in truth, a considerable gain.
At the same time, he pondered inwardly. The Eagle Sect was likely just the first faction to approach him. There were probably many others who would either try to win him over or act against him.
Trouble would likely follow in the future. Though he didn’t seek trouble, he wasn’t afraid of it either. If someone persistently caused him problems, he would make sure to return the favour.
“Time to head to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion!” Lin Xiao moved his feet and immediately left the new disciples’ courtyard, heading outward.
After locating the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, it took Lin Xiao roughly half an hour to arrive.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion stood beside a bustling street, spanning a hundred metres in radius and rising three storeys high. It was dignified yet exuded grandeur, a landmark of the street. Opposite it stood the Eight Directions Pavilion, ancient and stately.
The two pavilions faced each other, likely with some deeper significance. At the very least, placing the Eight Directions Pavilion, where tasks were accepted, directly across from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion visually sparked desire, tempting people to take on missions.
Moreover, both pavilions were guarded by experts, ready to join forces at the first sign of trouble, adding an extra layer of protection.
Nearby, restaurants lined the streets, and the area buzzed with lively crowds.
Building the two pavilions in a bustling district was clearly meant to draw people in.
However, those who actually entered the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion or the Eight Directions Pavilion were relatively few. After all, far fewer people came to accept tasks or exchange items compared to the number of passersby.
Glancing at the Eight Directions Pavilion, Lin Xiao turned and stepped into the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Upon entering, a refreshing coolness washed over him. The interior was sturdy and solemn. While the outside was noisy, the inside was remarkably quiet.
Inside the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, there were no dazzling displays of goods. Instead, the front consisted of sturdy, tightly shut rooms.
In the main hall, large wooden plaques hung, listing the names and uses of various items along with the required contribution points, all clearly presented.
The first floor offered weapons, pills, treasures, and other items. The second floor housed cultivation techniques and martial skills. The third floor was a special area, accessible only to elders of the Holy Essence Academy, representatives of the Holy City Alliance factions, or those exchanging unique treasures.
The first-floor hall displayed various rare and exotic materials.
In the hall, about a dozen people were browsing, looking to exchange items.
At the counter, a few others were in the process of exchanging goods.
Selecting an item, exchanging it, and deducting contribution points was highly convenient.
The item list also served to ignite desire, encouraging people to undertake missions.
“Drunken Dream Spirit Wine, induces a dreamlike stupor, perfect for those long perplexed. It can lead to sudden enlightenment and break through bottlenecks. Five hundred contribution points per jug.”
Reading the description on the list, Lin Xiao was quietly astonished. Even wine could be exchanged here. Truly, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion had everything.
However, this wine was specially brewed, capable of inducing a dreamlike trance far surpassing ordinary fine wines. Those who lived freely would likely find it irresistible.
But a single jug cost five hundred contribution points, far too expensive for most. Contribution points weren’t easy to come by.
Moreover, not everyone who drank this wine would break through their bottlenecks.
Of course, for someone stuck at a certain cultivation level for too long, they might try the Drunken Dream Spirit Wine. If it truly helped them break through, its value would far exceed five hundred contribution points.
It would be a priceless treasure!
The value of treasures versus ordinary items depended on the individual.
“Blood Flame Tiger Halberd, weighs three thousand jin, incredibly durable, suitable for strength-based martial artists. One thousand contribution points.”
“Flying Cloud Bone Staff, strikes like a heavy club yet moves as light as a feather, enhances attack speed. Two thousand contribution points.”
“Jade Balance Pill, balances two internal forces. Five thousand contribution points.”
“Golden Cauldron Spirit Fruit, a body-refining pill, strengthens the body like a golden cauldron, solidifies physical foundations, suitable for martial artists entering the Martial King realm to establish their Martial King foundation. Seven thousand contribution points.”
“Dragon Palace Defence Pill, sturdy as a fortress, capable of withstanding a single strike from a Martial Venerable. Eight thousand contribution points.”
“Pixiu Bone Rod, descended from the Pixiu beast, immensely powerful when wielded. Ten thousand contribution points…”
Looking at the rows of listed items, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but feel tempted. Each item was extraordinarily useful, remarkable treasures that would be fiercely sought after if taken outside.
For instance, the Jade Balance Pill. In the past, when Lin Xiao struggled to balance spiritual and essence energy, a single pill might have helped him master their equilibrium.
For those who needed it, its value was immeasurable.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion even had such pills.
Among the weapons, the Pixiu Bone Rod, made from the hardest part of a Pixiu beast’s descendant, would undoubtedly be formidable if properly wielded.
However, the ten thousand contribution points required were jaw-dropping. Though tempted, Lin Xiao couldn’t bear to exchange for it.
A rod-type weapon wasn’t quite suited to him.
At the same time, Lin Xiao’s gaze shifted to other special lists, such as elder guidance. Ordinary elder guidance cost three thousand contribution points per session, core elder guidance five thousand, and guidance from the eight great elders ranged from eight thousand to thirty thousand points.
The contribution points required were substantial.
The highest was guidance from the vice-dean, costing a staggering one hundred thousand contribution points.
Among the lower-tier options, Lin Xiao also noticed the points required for cultivating in the quiet cultivation zone.
Purchasing a long-term cultivation cave in the quiet cultivation zone required ten thousand contribution points, which shocked Lin Xiao.
According to the description, it was merely a mountain-like area. To cultivate there for such a price seemed exorbitantly high.
Besides purchasing a cave for the quiet cultivation zone, one could also buy access to the thunder array zone for cultivation.
