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Chapter 544: Targeted?
As Xiao Ze and his companions were discussing, Baoshan Elder in the center of the ancient hall cheerfully spoke. "Every emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree triggers extraordinary phenomena in heaven and earth. Within this month, you should gradually sense its presence. Then, you can verify whether the information I've shared is true or false."
The people present agreed with Baoshan Elder's statement. The appearance of the Bodhi Ancient Tree would not go unnoticed; at the very least, high-level cultivators would definitely sense it. Of course, this didn't mean that Baoshan Elder's early announcement of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's emergence was useless. Having an extra month to prepare gave them a significant advantage over other forces.
Especially since he had disclosed the location of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's emergence in the perilous Barbaric Ancient Realm, they could prepare more thoroughly to face those ferocious beasts. Other forces, even if they sensed the extraordinary phenomena of the Bodhi Ancient Tree's emergence, would not have as much time to prepare. This slight advantage might just be the key to successfully obtaining a Bodhi seed in the final scramble!
With this thought, everyone felt fortunate to have attended this space trading event. "Haha, this space trading event has concluded successfully. Thank you all for coming, and I look forward to seeing you at the next one," Baoshan Elder said with a laugh, pleased to have been endorsed by numerous powerful forces to host the event. Besides being strong, Baoshan Elder was also known for his kindness and wide connections. Thus, as some began to leave, they would nod or gesture respectfully towards him before departing.
Xiao Ze stretched languidly, noticing that several people in the hall were casting unfriendly glances his way. His frequent bidding at the space trading event had made him one of the most active participants, and the high-level pills he offered had inevitably attracted envy. However, Xiao Ze simply smiled slightly, not taking it too seriously. With his current strength, those harboring ill intentions should think twice about crossing him.
Before leaving, however, he had one more matter to address. Xiao Ze stood and bowed towards Baoshan Elder in the center of the hall. "Baoshan Elder, I hear that Jianbao Mountain has appraised countless treasures and must have a rich collection. I have been searching for various rare heavenly materials and treasures without success. I wonder if Jianbao Mountain might have some in its collection? I am willing to exchange high-level pills for them."
Xiao Ze had already noticed during the trading event that Jianbao Mountain's foundations were exceptionally solid. Even with Dan Tower's resources, it was impossible to monopolize all the heavenly materials and treasures in Zhongzhou. These powerful and low-profile forces often possessed significant collections, especially those like the Earthwalking Sect, Sky Profound Gate, and Jianbao Mountain that hosted the space trading event, relying on this space town.
Baoshan Elder was momentarily taken aback by Xiao Ze's request but soon smiled joyfully, well aware of the identity of these three guests. High-level pills were indeed trivial for them. "What kind of heavenly materials and treasures are you looking for? Perhaps we could discuss this elsewhere?"
"Of course!" Baoshan Elder and Xiao Ze left the ancient hall under the watchful eyes of many, including those with malicious intent towards Xiao Ze. They saw his actions as potentially exposing weakness—perhaps sensing their malintent, he sought to leverage Baoshan Elder's influence to deter them. However, this apparent show of weakness only solidified their resolve to target him. After all, they reasoned, they could always leave Zhongzhou if necessary; could Xiao Ze's backing possibly pursue them across the entire continent?
Those harboring ill intentions soon left, planning to ambush the "fat sheep" outside the space town in a favorable location. Meanwhile, Xiao Ze followed Baoshan Elder into a parlor within the tower, unaware that he was being seen as an easy target.
"What heavenly materials and treasures are you interested in?" Although Baoshan Elder knew Xiao Ze and his companions' identities from the guards at the entrance, he did not bluntly expose them. Since Xiao Ze and his companions hadn't removed their black cloaks, they likely preferred to keep their identities confidential. But knowing that they were from Dan Tower, a place of immense wealth, Baoshan Elder was eager to help. He was confident in his words, "My Jianbao Mountain has been hosting the space trading event for many years, and we have accumulated a number of heavenly materials and treasures, many of which are rarely seen outside even over decades. They should certainly meet your requirements."
Xiao Ze nodded, having targeted the space trading event organizers for this reason. He then listed all the heavenly materials and treasures needed to concoct the Sacred Heart Glazed Pill, which were indeed much rarer than those for ordinary pills. Many cultivators preferred to consume such treasures themselves rather than sell them, making collection difficult.
Baoshan Elder began to sweat halfway through the list and completely lost his smile by the end. "Are you joking? Even Jianbao Mountain would struggle to gather all these rare materials."
"Heh, if it were easy, I would have found them through other means and wouldn't have come to you," Xiao Ze replied.
Recognizing the validity of Xiao Ze's point—if it were easy, Dan Tower would have already gathered them—Baoshan Elder awkwardly touched his nose. "Of course, if you can provide them, high-level pills will be yours, even a nine-color thunderclap eight-grade pill."
After a moment's silence, considering the value of offering a nine-color thunderclap eight-grade pill—something even Dan Tower would not lightly promise—Baoshan Elder finally said, "Please give me a moment. I'll contact the other two sects to see if they have what you need in their collections. I'll try to gather all the materials you require."
Satisfied with this response, Xiao Ze nodded; he hadn't really expected to gather all the materials but would have been pleased to find even half. Baoshan Elder left to make inquiries, and the three guests sat quietly, respecting the fact that they were on someone else's territory. If they needed to communicate secretly, they could use the golden tree method.
Before long, Baoshan Elder returned with a look of fulfillment. "I have not failed you. By combining the efforts of all three sects, we've managed to collect ninety percent of the materials you requested. Please, examine them."
Looking at the materials displayed on the table, Xiao Ze was pleasantly surprised and began to verify them. The resources of these three sects were indeed beyond his expectations, suggesting that the space trading event had brought them substantial benefits.
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