Chapter 231: Meeting an old friend again, underground trade fair

The divine cauldron of the medicine fairy!

This is the medicine refining cauldron left behind by Yaoding Zhenren from the Divine Medicine Valley.

It is said that the true meaning of alchemy is contained in the divine cauldron of the Medicine Immortal.

If there is an alchemist who can comprehend even a little bit of it, he will benefit from it for the rest of his life.

As an alchemist, Chen Xuan naturally knew something about the Medicine Immortal Cauldron in the Divine Medicine Valley.

However, he just couldn't understand why this Medicine Fairy Cauldron was not hidden in a hall by the Divine Medicine Valley, where a powerful protective formation was set up.

Instead, it is placed in a very conspicuous position in the Divine Medicine Valley, allowing alchemists passing by to comprehend the true meaning of alchemy. Such magnanimity is truly not something that an ordinary sect can have.

"Haha... Young friend Chen has a keen eye. This Medicine Immortal Cauldron was left behind by Medicine Cauldron Master."

Master Ziyao smiled and nodded.

After a pause, he pointed to the Medicine Immortal Cauldron not far away and said, "In this Medicine Immortal Cauldron, there is a true meaning of alchemy left by the Medicine Cauldron Master. If you are interested, you can comprehend it on your own."

Chen Xuan did not agree immediately, but looked at the Golden Butterfly Fairy with expectation.

“Junior Brother Chen, now that we are in the Divine Medicine Valley, you can do as you please.” Fairy Golden Butterfly said with a smile.

"Thank you, uncle!"

Chen Xuan thanked him and immediately walked to the Medicine Immortal Cauldron to examine it carefully.

At this moment, many alchemists have gathered here.

He chose an excellent location and sat down, carefully comprehending the true meaning of alchemy in the Medicine Immortal's Divine Cauldron.

Unfortunately, although these people had their eyes closed, their expressions were very empty.

Chen Xuan could see that these people were just pretending and had not truly realized the true meaning of alchemy.

"Although I have made some small achievements in alchemy, Master Yaoding is a genius in alchemy. I may not be able to truly understand the true meaning of alchemy that he left behind." Chen Xuan said secretly.

He knew very well that he was definitely not that one in a million genius.

Nor will he be the one destined to obtain the Medicine Immortal's Divine Cauldron.

He stopped here just to take a look at the Medicine Immortal Cauldron in front of him.

As for whether he could understand the true meaning of alchemy, Chen Xuan didn't care.

hum!

Chen Xuan's spiritual thoughts spread rapidly and landed on the Medicine Immortal Cauldron.

Chen Xuan did not miss any rune on the Medicine Immortal Cauldron.

It was completely present in his mind.

After a long time, Chen Xuan still got nothing.

"It seems that I really have no chance of getting the Medicine Immortal Cauldron. If that's the case, there's no need for me to continue wasting my time here."

Chen Xuan smiled faintly.

Just as he was about to leave, he heard a woman's faint voice ringing in his ears.

"I am surprised that you are not bewitched by external things. It seems that in a short time, your attainments in alchemy will definitely surpass what they are now."

Chen Xuan looked shocked.

The immortal cultivator who dared to say such outrageous words in the Divine Medicine Valley must be of extraordinary status.

When he turned his head and looked behind him, he saw the young figure and was immediately surprised.

"It turns out to be Fairy Lingxi. Long time no see!" Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Fairy Lingxi smiled lightly, bowed to Chen Xuan and said, "I missed you very much since we last met at Yuling Sect. If I hadn't just learned from Uncle Ziyao that you had come to my Divine Medicine Valley, I would have thought that you didn't dare to come and learn from me in the art of alchemy."

Fairy Lingxi's words were quite impolite.

Chen Xuan could see that the other party had lost to him last time in the Yuling Sect, and he probably still wasn't convinced.

Chen Xuan, however, looked indifferent.

"Haha, what the fairy said really leaves me speechless. The Alchemist Conference held by the Divine Medicine Valley is a platform for alchemists from all over the world to exchange alchemy skills. As an alchemist, how could I not participate?"

After a pause, Chen Xuan continued, "Last time when I was in Yuling Sect, I was invited by Master Ziyao to attend the Alchemist Conference. Just for this reason, I will come as promised."

Hearing what Chen Xuan said, Fairy Lingxi smiled strangely.

"Really? I heard about what happened to you, Fellow Daoist Chen, in Qianmai Canyon. I thought that with your cultivation in the middle stage of foundation building, I'm afraid... Eh? Fellow Daoist Chen, you are already in the late stage of foundation building?"

The expression on Fairy Lingxi's face was completely frozen.

An expression of surprise that was difficult to conceal suddenly emerged.

When she first met Chen Xuan, Chen Xuan had just successfully established his foundation.

Unexpectedly, not long after that, Chen Xuan had already reached the late stage of foundation building.

This speed of cultivation is considered an outstanding genius, not to mention in the Divine Medicine Valley, but even in the entire Linhezhou cultivation world.

“Haha, I’m sorry to have made you laugh, Fairy Lingxi. Not long ago, I barely broke through to the late stage of foundation building.”

Chen Xuan smiled indifferently.

Looking at the deflated look in Fairy Lingxi's eyes, I felt so happy in my heart.

Soon, Fairy Lingxi snorted coldly, looked at Chen Xuan unconvinced and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, although your cultivation speed is faster than your peers, it is still a little behind my brother. He is now in the late stage of foundation building and has reached the state of great perfection. In addition, he will also participate in this Alchemist Conference. If you want to defeat him at the Alchemist Conference, it will not be easy."

"Thank you for the reminder, Fairy. Whether I can defeat your brother is not within my consideration. I just want to defeat you, Fairy, in alchemy."

Chen Xuan responded sharply.

This made Fairy Lingxi very angry.

"Humph!"

With a cold snort, Fairy Lingxi stomped her feet heavily, then angrily turned into a stream of light and disappeared.

When the immortal cultivators near the Medicine Immortal Cauldron saw this, they all pointed at Chen Xuan.

Some people even secretly discussed that Chen Xuan would definitely suffer the consequences since he had offended Fairy Lingxi.

Chen Xuan, on the other hand, looked indifferent, as if he didn't take the matter to heart at all.

Anyway, Chen Xuan is now representing the Yuling Sect to attend this Alchemist Conference.

Behind him, he has the entire Yuling Sect as his backing.

Even if he offended Fairy Lingxi, given the power of the Yuling Sect, Fairy Lingxi would not dare to do anything to Chen Xuan.

When Chen Xuan was standing beside the Medicine Immortal Cauldron, pondering carefully for a long time but still gained nothing, a hearty male voice suddenly sounded.

"Haha, Brother Lin, long time no see. I'm very happy to hear that you're coming to attend the Alchemist Conference."

The person who spoke was Xue Shangwu from Shen Yao Valley.

Back then, when Chen Xuan was performing sect missions for the Yuling Sect in Qingyun Market, Fu Cheng and others set up a blood sacrifice formation and trapped him in an underground auction house.

Xue Shangwu and Chen Xuan, as well as several other cultivators from major sects in Linhe Prefecture, joined forces to break the blood sacrifice formation, and everyone was able to survive.

After so many years, Xue Shangwu still remembers the name Chen Xuan clearly.

But Chen Xuan almost forgot about Xue Shangwu.

He glanced at Xue Shangwu, thought for a moment, and then smiled and said, "It turned out to be Fellow Daoist Xue. After seeing you at Qingyun Market, you are still as charming as ever."

"Haha, I am no longer the same as I was back then. But you, Fellow Daoist Chen, were only in the initial stage of foundation building back then, but now you are both in the late stage of foundation building, just like me. It is really an honor for me to meet a cultivation genius like you, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Xue Shangwu was a generous person, and he narrowed the distance between himself and Chen Xuan with just a few words.

Compared to a troublemaker like Fairy Lingxi, Chen Xuan would rather stay with Xue Shangwu.

"Thanks to your sect's invitation, I have come here specially to attend the Alchemist Conference. I didn't expect that I would meet Fellow Daoist Xue again this time. It's really an honor." Chen Xuan also smiled.

After the two chatted for a while, Xue Shangwu personally took Chen Xuan and settled him in the Yuling Pavilion. Then he smiled and said, "Brother Chen, many Taoist friends have come to my Divine Medicine Valley recently. The market has been very lively recently. If Brother Chen is willing, why don't you let me accompany you and go around for a walk?"

Chen Xuan's eyes lit up.

He came to Shen Yao Valley this time not for the rewards of the Alchemist Conference of Shen Yao Valley.

The main purpose is to use this opportunity to find some items that I need.

For example, powerful means to save lives, the Lingxi water and Qingling wood for refining the ancient Qingling Pill, and the ancient pill recipe that can heal the injuries of cultivators in the Jindan stage.

Xue Shangwu's proposal was exactly what Chen Xuan wanted.

"If that's the case, I'm really sorry to bother you, Brother Xue." Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Haha, Brother Chen, you're too polite. I just happen to know that there's a trade fair being held down there. If you're willing, Brother Chen, I'll take you there right away." Xue Shangwu said with a smile.

"Good work!"

Chen Xuan nodded.

Soon, under the leadership of Xue Shangwu, they arrived at a small valley outside the Divine Medicine Valley.

Recently, many immortal cultivators have come to the Divine Medicine Valley to participate in the alchemy conference.

In addition to alchemists, there are also merchants in major shops and other cultivators.

Everyone wants to take advantage of the alchemy conference to have their own opportunity.

That is why the Divine Medicine Valley has long been overcrowded with people.

Except for the distinguished guests from the seven major immortal cultivation sects in Linhe Prefecture, all the rest of the people were placed outside the Divine Medicine Valley.

At this time, Chen Xuan and Xue Shangwu were moving among the crowd. Looking at the crowded stalls and the vendors' hard-working calls, Chen Xuan felt very curious.

When his divine sense swept over the items sold by these people and found that most of the things they sold were of very average quality, Chen Xuan's interest suddenly decreased.

After waiting for only an hour, Chen Xuan and Xue Shangwu finally appeared in front of a secret cave.

"Brother Chen, we are here. Please wait for a moment."

Xue Shangwu explained with a smile, then took out a sound transmission note and said a few words.

After a while, the protective formation outside the cave was closed.

A white-haired old man who was in the late stage of foundation building and had reached great perfection, walked out with a smile on his face.

"It turns out to be Brother Xue, welcome."

After a pause, the old man glanced at Chen Xuan with curiosity.

"This Taoist fellow is young, but he has reached the late stage of foundation building. However, I guess that Taoist fellow is not a cultivator from the Divine Medicine Valley, right?"

Without waiting for Chen Xuan to speak, the white-haired old man laughed again and said, "Haha, fellow Daoist, please don't be surprised. I know almost all the immortal cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage of the Divine Medicine Valley. That's why I am sure that you are not an immortal cultivator from the Divine Medicine Valley."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan immediately looked curious.

Xue Shangwu saw this, but looked at the white-haired old man and scolded him with a smile: "You old man guessed correctly. Fellow Daoist Chen is indeed not a cultivator from our Divine Medicine Valley. But his alchemy skills are definitely extraordinary."

"I spent a lot of effort to invite Fellow Daoist Chen to participate in your underground trade fair. If you can't come up with a few fine items this time, you will really embarrass me."