Divine Tang Era

After looking around, Xu Dan discovered that the currency in the Yin Ruins was spirit stones, or barter; gold, silver, and copper coins were completely useless here. Moreover, the prices for buying and selling things here were astonishing, with even the smallest item costing hundreds of spirit stones. With the few spirit stones he had left, he couldn't buy anything.

Money gives heroes courage; without money, one wouldn't dare to browse other people's stalls.

So what can we do? We can only make money.

He discovered that the only vendor selling boys' urine in the Yinxu was the same one he'd seen before. No wonder the stall owner was so grumpy; he had a monopoly, take it or leave it. He figured he had to get a piece of the pie today. Even if he didn't make a fortune, getting something to take home would be good enough.

make up one's mind.

Xu Dan then bought several bottles of different sizes and borrowed a pen to write on them. He then ran to a secluded corner, took out a water bottle from his storage bag, and gulped down a bellyful of water.

When the urge to urinate came, I urinated into the large bottles I had bought, filling three bottles in total.

Fearing that one product was too monotonous, he took out ten of the insect pills that Yu Longzi had pulled out and put them in a small bottle. Then he found a place to set up a stall and do business.

"Take a look! This stall is selling freshly made Pure Yang Liquid, a secret recipe for Rejuvenating Pills from our sect."

Don't miss this opportunity! You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't buy here!

There were no vendors hawking their wares at the market, but the sound of a child's voice immediately drew everyone's attention. Turning around, they saw a chubby little boy sitting on a fur rug, energetically calling out his wares.

People naturally enjoy watching a spectacle, and seeing this scene, they couldn't help but find it interesting and gathered around.

A cloaked man with a black mask asked, "Young master, what exactly is this Rejuvenating Pill that your sect secretly refines?"

Xu Dan picked up the small bottle and poured out the insect pills inside for everyone to see. "Look, this is a Rejuvenation Pill, made using supreme methods to extract the essence of hundreds of herbs. I can't say it can bring the dead back to life or restore flesh and bones, nor can I say it can replenish lifespan or increase wisdom, but at least it can replenish some of the life force lost in the body. Smell it, you can tell it's a good thing just by smelling it."

The onlookers laughed when they heard what he said; who could tell the quality of a pill by its smell?

However, some knowledgeable individuals could discern the medicinal essence contained within the insect pills from the aroma they emitted, and thus asked, "How many insect pills do you have?"

"Ten pills."

How much?

"I don't sell, I only exchange." Xu Dan figured it out: spirit stones were the most useless thing here. Because if you sold something for spirit stones, the amount of spirit stones you had here would still be the same outside. But if you exchanged it for treasures and then sold them outside, that would be a different story.

The man took something out of his storage bag and said, "How about I exchange this Crimson Flame Stone for ten Insect Pills?"

The Crimson Flame Stone contains a wisp of earth fire, which can be used for cultivation or alchemy.

Unfortunately, Xu Dan didn't recognize it. After glancing at it, he shook his head and said, "No way."

The man thought for a moment, then pulled out another bottle. "Here are three drops of Earth Milk, which can cleanse the marrow and nourish the body. How about we exchange these for it?"

Xu Dan was almost sick of drinking earth milk in the underground cave, so why would he trade with him? Seeing his reluctance, the man packed up his things and retreated into the crowd. The rest of the people were just there to watch the spectacle, looking but not buying. Some, finding it uninteresting, left.

In the blink of an eye, only a few people remained in the crowd.

Upon seeing this, Xu Dan started shouting again.

"Our stall is freshly made Pure Yang Liquid and Rejuvenating Pills, a secret recipe from our sect. Don't miss it if you're passing by."

The couple who had been there earlier came over when they heard the noise. The woman, amused by his energetic hawking, chuckled. Looking down at the stall, she saw the words "Pure Yang Liquid" written on a large bottle, picked it up, and uncorked it. Instantly, a strong, fiery smell of "pure yang boy urine" hit her.

It's pungent and choking.

The woman glanced at it and asked with a mocking expression, "Little guy, this Pure Yang Liquid isn't yours, is it?"

Those watching heard this, glanced down at Xu Dan, and burst into laughter.

Xu Dan, thick-skinned and unconcerned, said, "This is the most authentic natural pure yang liquid. If you want it, I'll give you a discount on three bottles. But I don't want spirit stones; I only accept barter."

Generally speaking, people or ghosts who cultivate with their spirits and souls without physical bodies will, upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, absorb the pure Yang energy, which is the most righteous, Yang, and Yang, to temper themselves and harmonize their Yin souls that lack physical bodies, in the hope of being able to walk in the sunlight as soon as possible.

The purest Yang energy is the fire of the sun, the golden crow.

However, the Golden Crow Fire is extremely hot and can easily burn the soul if one is not careful. In severe cases, there is a risk of the body turning to ashes. Therefore, most evil beings will not choose it.

Secondly, there's heavenly thunder and earthly fire. Heavenly thunder is extremely powerful and fierce, infinitely terrifying, and few choose it. Earthly fire is mixed, often carrying earthly evil influences, and pure forms are rare. What remains are things like pure yang blood, pure yang wood, and pure yang liquid. Pure yang blood can be tainted by worldly karma, and is therefore taboo by heaven and earth. Most people who don't want their souls and bodies to be impure and struck by lightning during their tribulation will not choose this option.

Pure Yang wood is hard to find; only pure Yang liquid is the easiest and cheapest to obtain.

The woman's soul body has been cultivated to the extreme, and she needs pure yang energy for further cultivation, which is why she came to Yinxu today to search for it.

Upon inspection, the woman discovered that the Pure Yang Liquid Xu Dan was selling was far superior to the one from the previous stall. It was also very fresh and still warm. Sensing the temperature of the bottle, the woman couldn't help but mutter a curse under her breath. This little brat has no shame, actually selling his own stuff!

Xu Dan didn't feel embarrassed at all; making money isn't shameful.

The woman put down the Pure Yang Liquid and picked up the Insect Pill. Suddenly, she felt that the essence contained within it had a slight nourishing effect on her soul and body, and her beautiful eyes flickered slightly.

He made his decision immediately, waved his hand, and a giant shield appeared in front of the stall. "Little guy, how about I trade this shield for what's on your stall?"

Xu Dan's eyes nearly popped out when he saw the giant shield. This wasn't a shield at all; it was clearly a huge door panel! Judging by its thickness, it was at least seven or eight inches (one inch is approximately 3.33 centimeters), thicker than some tank armor. He had never seen a shield like this before.

The shield is V-shaped, resembling a book opened more than 100 degrees, and is about eight feet tall and three feet wide. (One foot is approximately equal to 3.33 decimeters.)

The entire shield is crimson, decorated with gilded animal patterns, exuding power and awe-inspiring presence.

It's just that it's a bit old, the color is dull, and it's covered in rust. It has lost some of its fierceness and gained a more ancient and dignified feel.

Seeing his expression, the woman said with no small amount of pride, "This large shield is unique equipment of the elite Chiyan Army of the ancient Great Xia Dynasty. It is now extremely rare in the world. It is more than enough to exchange for these things of yours."

Xu Dan fell in love with the Crimson Flame Shield at first sight; it was beautiful, imposing, and domineering—perfect for him.

He stepped forward, grabbed the shield with both hands, and pulled upwards with all his might. Despite his body, which had grown by drinking earth milk and dragon blood, he managed to lift it only an inch off the ground.

This shield is way too heavy!

He was so pleased with the item that Xu Dan immediately agreed to let the woman trade her shield for it. The woman happily put away the Pure Yang Liquid and the insect pills and left with the man. Xu Dan also put away his shield and packed up his stall. Having no money, he felt too embarrassed to stay in the Yin Ruins any longer, so he simply left.

Stepping out of the whirlpool, the old man was still standing there, carrying his lantern.

Xu Dan went up to say hello, then ran back to where he had been camping, set up his tent again, and went to sleep.