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Chapter 540: The Nine-Colored Primal Stone
The Seven-Colored Primal Stone is a peculiar type of spirit stone with a significant connection to the ancient mythical beast, the Seven-Colored Swallowing Python. Ancient records indicate that where a Seven-Colored Swallowing Python fell, its blood could seep into the ground and occasionally give rise to these Seven-Colored Primal Stones.
The Seven-Colored Primal Stones born from the lineage of the Swallowing Python contain a unique energy, making them highly beneficial to the Swallowing Python species.
When Little Doctor Fairy and Qing Lin saw the Seven-Colored Primal Stone, their eyes lit up. They had already learned that Xiao Ze's primary purpose for attending the Space Trading Convention was to acquire this particular primal stone. However, they didn't act rashly and continued walking casually, not making a direct beeline for the stone.
Xiao Ze did the same. Showing too much eagerness for an item could easily make the seller hike up the price.
The trio approached the blue stone platform displaying the Seven-Colored Primal Stone, behind which sat an old man looking somewhat listless. His face was gaunt, and he sat casually with his legs crossed, showing no enthusiasm for the potential customers before him.
Xiao Ze, unfazed by the old man's lack of interest, touched the Seven-Colored Primal Stone to confirm its authenticity and then smiled at the old man. "Sir, how would you like to trade for this Seven-Colored Primal Stone?"
Hearing Xiao Ze's question, the gaunt old man slowly lifted his eyelids and glanced at the trio. His face seemed blurred, as if concealed by some technique—a common practice at the Space Trading Convention to avoid attracting unwanted attention due to one's wealth.
Seeing that he couldn't discern their identities, the old man didn't fuss further and slowly said, "Two Eight-Grade pills that have endured more than three colored thunder strikes."
"Agreed!" Xiao Ze quickly tossed over a jade bottle, grabbed the Seven-Colored Primal Stone, and turned to leave.
The old man was momentarily stunned, checked the pills in the jade bottle, and felt their potent medicinal strength. Seeing Xiao Ze act so decisively, the old man wondered if there was a catch with the Seven-Colored Primal Stone. After all, while valuable, it was primarily beneficial only to the Seven-Colored Swallowing Python and almost useless to other cultivators. The price he had quoted was artificially high.
"Wait!" the old man called out as he raised his hand to stop Xiao Ze and his companions from leaving.
"Hmm? What's the matter, sir? We've concluded the deal at the price you set," Xiao Ze said, holding the Seven-Colored Primal Stone casually.
He knew the secrets of the stone and felt he was getting an excellent deal, perhaps even more than what was fair.
The old man hesitated, then under the reassurance of being in Space Town, under the watch of three powerful sects, which meant ordinary people wouldn't dare cause trouble, he reconsidered. He was becoming more convinced that the Seven-Colored Primal Stone might be flawed.
"I've changed my mind about the trade, or you can add two more such pills," the old man said.
Little Doctor Fairy and Qing Lin were surprised by the old man's audacious demand.
"Are you trying to raise the price after the deal?" Xiao Ze raised an eyebrow. "The transaction is already complete; I won't agree to any changes."
Before the old man could respond, a mocking voice came from another blue stone platform across the street. "Old Lin, you really have no shame, do you? The deal is done, and now you're trying to squeeze more out of it?"
A somber-looking old man sneered at Old Lin.
Old Lin glared back at the sneerer, feeling the gaze of others around him, and snorted coldly. "Fine, I'll cancel the trade then. I suspect the pills you gave don't meet my requirements. Return the Seven-Colored Primal Stone."
After being mocked by his rival, Old Lin felt more convinced there was something wrong with the stone.
"Heh, why don't you open the bottle and let everyone see whether the pills meet your standards," Xiao Ze suggested casually, confident that the transaction was secure and the stone wouldn't be returning to Old Lin.
Feeling cornered, Old Lin hesitated but opened the bottle. Two pills bursting with powerful energy flew out, clearly demonstrating their high quality.
"Hey, Old Lin, you've made a fortune! Those two pills are at least Four-Color Thunder Pills. You got a great deal but still complain," the somber old man sensed the energy of the pills and commented.
The crowd around nodded in agreement; based on Old Lin's conditions, the pills were indeed up to standard.
Old Lin's face darkened, his lips twitched, but he ultimately chose not to shamelessly argue further.
"Heh, nothing more to say? Then stop causing trouble," Xiao Ze said dismissively, gesturing to Little Doctor Fairy and Qing Lin to leave with him.
As they walked away, Old Lin watched their backs, feeling like he had missed out on a good deal.
Xiao Ze led the two to a secluded area to examine the Seven-Colored Primal Stone closely. "Is this the item you've prepared for Medusa's advancement?" Little Doctor Fairy asked.
"Yes, but this Seven-Colored Primal Stone is more than it seems," Xiao Ze replied, pulling out the Seven-Colored Swallowing Python blood he had prepared and dripping it onto the stone.
Under their astonished gaze, an additional colorful stripe appeared on the stone.
"Eight colors!" Qing Lin exclaimed. "A huge profit! Adding one color vastly increases the energy contained within!"
According to Xiao Ze, only in a place where hundreds of Seven-Colored Swallowing Pythons fell could an Eight- or even Nine-Colored Primal Stone arise. The fact that they obtained an Eight-Colored Primal Stone at the Space Trading Convention was a delightful surprise, particularly for Medusa.
Xiao Ze smiled and continued to display the Eight-Colored Primal Stone. As they looked on in confusion, a very faint and thin ninth stripe quietly emerged after the eighth colorful stripe.
Hisss!
Little Doctor Fairy and Qing Lin gasped, their hearts racing as they stared at the thin line.
A Nine-Colored Primal Stone!
(End of Chapter)
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