My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

Chapter 97 Opening Blind Boxes

Seeing the slight shock on Gu Qing and Yang Xi's faces, the owner of Gu Ding Pavilion felt a sense of smugness.

"Fellow Daoists."

"Don't be fooled by how damaged these magical artifacts are. I've carefully inspected all of these alchemy cauldrons, and they're still usable to a certain extent. If they're properly maintained, they should last for a while longer."

With Gu Qing's current mental strength, it's difficult for him to see through the internal structure of these magic-grade alchemy cauldrons, given their crafting techniques and material quality.

After a quick glance, Gu Qing asked directly, "Boss, these few broken magic-grade pill cauldrons must have some stories behind them, right?"

"Could you show us what you've got to say?"

"hehe----"

"That's easy to say."

Upon hearing this, the owner of Gu Ding Ge couldn't help but laugh.

Gu Qing's question really hit the nail on the head. These few broken magic treasure-level alchemy cauldrons were his collection that he had painstakingly collected.

If we had to make an analogy, it would be like those famous collectors in Gu Qing's previous life who went to great lengths to find treasures on Taobao.

There are five exhibits on the second floor.

The owner of Gu Ding Ge introduced them one by one.

The first black ancient cauldron, named the Nine Netherworld Frost Cauldron, is entirely crafted from ten-thousand-year-old ice jade marrow. Its body exudes a chilling aura and is carved with nine underworld dragons. According to the dragon hunter who delivered it, its previous owner was the Supreme Elder of the Northern Underworld Ghost Sect.

The second dark red ancient cauldron is called the Crimson Thunderfire Cauldron. Its body is covered with natural thunder patterns. This cauldron once fell into the Thunder Eye of the East Sea and was later brought out by Kuang Leizi. He used this cauldron to refine pills, and the pills contained a trace of thunder power.

The third alchemy furnace, named the Blood Furnace of Myriad Beasts, was forged from the bones and blood of ancient ferocious beasts, and its origin is unknown.

The fourth ancient cauldron, named the Azure Wood King Cauldron, was forged from the heartwood of a ten-thousand-year-old Azure Wood tree, and its origin is unknown.

The last bronze alchemy furnace, named the Zhenxu Ancient Furnace, is primarily crafted from meteorite copper and core copper. According to the dragon hunter, this artifact was unearthed from the cave of the Heavenly Fire Elder.

After introducing the origins of the five broken magical artifacts, the owner of the Ancient Cauldron Pavilion looked at Gu Qing with great interest.

"Fellow Daoist—"

"Which ancient tripod has your eye on, my friend?"

"If you are sincerely interested in purchasing, I can offer a 10% discount."

The owner of Gu Ding Ge rubbed his hands together.

to be frank.

These five broken alchemy cauldrons, which are of magical treasure quality, are very difficult to sell.

Alchemists who can afford a magic-grade alchemy furnace are not short of spirit stones; if they want to buy one, they will buy a new one.

These five alchemy furnaces have consumed a large amount of spirit stones, causing some financial strain for the owner of the Ancient Cauldron Pavilion.

After pondering for a long time, Gu Qing finally settled on the Zhenxu Ancient Furnace, whose body was scorched by strange spiritual fire. This furnace was clearly used for refining pills.

As for the other four ancient cauldrons, their attributes are somewhat extreme, and they might have a beneficial effect when used to refine certain special pills.

But what Gu Qing needs now is universal alchemy techniques.

"Boss, how many spirit stones does that Zhenxu Ancient Furnace cost?"

"This isn't expensive—it only costs three thousand spirit stones. The Zhenxu Ancient Furnace is the alchemy furnace used by Elder Tianhuo. Fifteen hundred years ago, Elder Tianhuo was a renowned fourth-grade alchemist throughout Tiannan—"

Before the owner of Gu Ding Pavilion could finish speaking, Gu Qing turned around and said, "Yang Xi, let's go!!"

"Hey, don't go!"

"This is the alchemy furnace once used by Elder Tianhuo, a fourth-grade alchemist!!"

"How about I offer a discount, a 20% discount?"

Seeing that Gu Qing had left without a second thought, the owner of the Ancient Cauldron Pavilion jumped up and down in a panic: "Fellow Daoist, please wait! If a 20% discount isn't possible, how about a 30% discount?"

"It can't go any lower, or I'll lose money."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing stopped in his tracks, turned around to look at the shopkeeper, and said sharply, "I'll buy it if you sell it for 1,500 spirit stones."

"Once you miss this opportunity, you won't find another one."

"I'll give you three breaths to think it over before you speak—"

Seeing Gu Qing's sharp gaze, which felt like a dagger piercing his chest, the owner of Gu Ding Pavilion gasped for breath.

Under Gu Qing's powerful aura, the boss was caught in a state of inner turmoil, as if two people were frantically pulling at each other in his mind.

One person said that it's unacceptable to sell at a loss.

The other person said that they couldn't let the money sit unsold, otherwise they would lose even more.

3!

'

2!

"

As Gu Qing counted down and began to apply extreme pressure, the secondhand dealer's forehead gradually began to sweat.

"etc."

"I'm selling it. The Zhenxu Ancient Furnace is for 1,500 spirit stones."

Just as Gu Qing was about to count to the last number, the middleman finally couldn't withstand the pressure and agreed.

"Boss, I wish you booming business and great wealth."

Gu Qing immediately congratulated him with a smile.

"well-"

"What do you mean I'm getting rich? I even lost 100 spirit stones selling you the Zhenxu Ancient Furnace."

"Let's make this clear first."

"These magic-grade alchemy furnaces are barely usable; they'll likely break down the next time we refine pills."

"This item is non-refundable once purchased."

The owner of Gu Ding Ge, with a bitter face, first issued himself a disclaimer.

of course.

If these magical treasures hadn't been nearly destroyed, they wouldn't have ended up in the hands of a mere Qi Refining Realm merchant.

In the eyes of many people.

That kind of thing is just a complete rip-off.

"Boss."

"Losing less is winning."

"In business, you can't always make money, right?"

"That's true."

Gu Qing, Yang Xi, and the boss returned to the first floor.

Gu Qing put the Zhenxu Ancient Furnace and another top-grade magic weapon, the alchemy furnace, into his storage ring. After paying with spirit stones, Gu Qing and Yang Xi did not continue to stroll through the market. Instead, they returned to their temporary residence together.

"father!!"

"Master Yang."

As soon as the two stepped inside, they found that Yang Xiuyuan had already finished dealing with the caravan's affairs and had returned to the courtyard ahead of them.

"It's Fellow Daoist Gu!!"

"When I came back just now, I met an outer sect steward from the Azure Emperor Sword Sect. According to this steward, the Pill Gathering will begin next month."

"Fellow Daoist, your alchemy skills—"

A hint of worry flashed in Yang Xiuyuan's eyes.

On his way to Qingdi City, he witnessed Gu Qing's alchemy skills improve by leaps and bounds.

He rose from a first-grade alchemist to a second-grade alchemist in just over thirty days.

only----

A second-grade alchemist is still far from meeting the requirements of the Azure Emperor Sword Sect.

The Danhui assessment requires a third-grade elixir.

Gu Qing remained calm upon hearing this: "Is there still a month left?"

"Patriarch Yang, a month is enough time for me to raise my alchemy skills to the level of a third-grade alchemist."

"Don't worry!"

"this----"

Seeing Gu Qing's confident demeanor, Yang Xiuyuan was at a loss for words.

Having witnessed Gu Qing raise his alchemy skills to the second rank in just one month, it seems there's real hope that he can overcome this hurdle in another month.

Although he knew it was exaggerated and difficult, Yang Xiuyuan had a faint hope in his heart.

"Patriarch Yang, Yang Xi."

"For the next month, I will be in seclusion to cultivate my alchemy skills. I will not emerge from seclusion until the Alchemy Conference begins."

"You'll have to take care of the rest!"

His spiritual sense swept over the two alchemy cauldrons in the storage ring. In a month, his alchemy skills would definitely undergo a qualitative change.

"Yes, no problem."

"Brother Gu, I won't let anyone else bother you."

Yang Xi nodded and watched Gu Qing walk towards the backyard.

Gu Qing went to the backyard, took out two alchemy furnaces and placed them in front of him, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"What can these two alchemy furnaces produce?"