Meanwhile, on the other side.

Ye Qingchen and several others settled in a tavern. After finishing their meal and just returning to their room, Ye Qing clamored to see the alchemy furnace. Hong Man and Jiang Churan were also filled with anticipation; this was an Earth Grade Middle item!

Kong Shun and Qin Wentian didn't say anything but were also eager to see it.

After all, Earth Grade items are rare.

"Alright!"

Ye Qingchen didn't refuse.

Previously, on the street, he hadn't examined it closely because he was worried someone might covet it.

With a wave of his hand.

The alchemy furnace appeared in front of everyone.

Just see.

This was a bronze alchemy furnace about half a person tall. The furnace was engraved with patterns of numerous flowers, birds, fish, and insects, appearing extremely mystical, enveloped in a faint glow, remarkably extraordinary.

"Elder Kong, what is the significance of this furnace's grade?"

Hong Man scrutinized it for a moment, couldn't help but ask.

He only knew the higher the martial skills grade, the more powerful they are, but didn't know the advantages of the furnace's grade.

"Naturally, it has great significance!" Kong Shun replied with a smile, "The higher the grade of the furnace, not only does it increase the success rate of alchemy, but it can also perfectly lock in the potency of the medicine, preventing loss of potency during alchemy, allowing the medicine's effect to be maximized!"

"This is why high-quality furnaces are so precious to alchemists."

Everyone understood why Zhou Long Army was so desperate to obtain this furnace earlier.

Ye Qingchen caressed the furnace and suddenly said, "Elder Kong, why don't you take this furnace? I've only been learning alchemy for a short time; using an Earth Grade furnace seems a bit like squandering something so precious!"

"Haha, that's not necessary!" Kong Shun shook his head and said, "I also have an Earth Grade Middle furnace."

With a wave of his hand.

A giant cauldron appeared before everyone.

Just see.

The giant cauldron was engraved with ancient fierce creatures like Taotie, Ba Xia, and Zhaofeng, appearing ancient and vast. Its demeanor and stance seemed even superior to Ye Qingchen's furnace.

"Why is your Earth Grade Middle furnace more imposing than Ye Qingchen's?" Qin Wentian asked in surprise.

"It's just like your cultivator's weapons!"

Kong Shun explained:

"Weapons grow sharper with use, and so does the furnace. This furnace is called the Longevity Furnace. I've been using it to refine pills for thirty-two years; it absorbs medicinal potency day and night, naturally extraordinary. In a few more years, it might even reach Earth Grade Top!"

"The furnace can advance?" Everyone exclaimed in shock.

"Indeed, everything in the world has spirit. Even dead things like furnaces can break through constraints. But how much it can advance depends on the furnace's material!"

Kong Shun paused, then said to Ye Qingchen, "I don't know the material of your furnace, but it's slightly better than my Longevity Furnace. Perhaps someday it could reach Celestial Tier!"

Celestial Tier!

Ye Qingchen heard this and looked at the furnace, feeling more and more delighted.

He hadn't expected to inadvertently obtain such a treasure.

"Let's call it Crimson Mist Cauldron!"

Ye Qingchen caressed the furnace, giving it a name.

"The elixir exchange gathering is in a few days. Every gathering is a mixed crowd, people of all kinds from all over Cyan Continent. You might be able to find out some news about your father!" Kong Shun added.

"Really?"

Ye Qingchen's eyes lit up.

He remembered the '卐' symbol he saw in Wind Demon Cave, thinking that he might be able to inquire about it here.

"Brother, let's quickly find someone to ask!" Ye Qing was also excited.

Ye Qingchen's return from Wind Demon Cave with no results was something she naturally knew, and now with an opportunity presented, she certainly didn't want to miss it.

"It's not that easy. Others won't casually provide you with information." Ye Qingchen shook his head, surveyed his surroundings, and caught sight of the furnace, suddenly having an idea, "I have a plan!"

The next morning.

In the confused gaze of others, Ye Qingchen set up a stall on the street, hung a banner, with the words written:

"Selling various elixirs, prices negotiable!"

The moment he unfurled the banner, it immediately drew many people's attention. A bald martial artist squeezed through the crowd, glanced at the banner and then at Ye Qingchen, raising an eyebrow:

"Kid, you have elixirs?"

So quickly, someone came up?

Ye Qingchen's face lit up with joy.

"That's right!"

Ye Qingchen nodded.

He had been following Kong Shun to learn alchemy for over half a year, gradually accumulating some elixirs, all stored in the storage bracelet.

Even if he didn't have what the other party wanted, he could still use the Crimson Mist Cauldron to refine a batch on the spot.

"Do you have Body Protection Pills?" The bald martial artist asked.

"Yes!"

Ye Qingchen directly took out a jade bottle from his storage bracelet and poured out a pill. The bald martial artist hurriedly took it, showing a surprised expression. The pill was amber-colored and crystal clear, clearly of extremely high quality.

"Name your price, I want this pill!" The bald martial artist was thrilled.

Half a month ago, he was injured in a fight and had yet to recover.

If he had this pill, he'd fully recover in three to five months.

However, unexpectedly.

Ye Qingchen shook his head and said, "I don't want money. I only want to ask you something. If you can answer it, I can give you the entire bottle for free, not just one pill!"

"Oh, what is it?" The bald martial artist asked curiously.

Ye Qingchen dipped his finger in water and wrote the '卐' symbol on the ground, "Do you know what this is?"

"This…" The bald martial artist was stunned, examined it carefully for a while, then shook his head. Clearly, he had never seen such a symbol, "I've never seen this thing."

"Then I apologize!" Ye Qingchen sighed deeply and put away the Body Protection Pill.

"Young friend, the price is negotiable, I'm willing to pay double!" The bald martial artist called out, but seeing Ye Qingchen unmoved, he could only give up.

Finally, as he left, he glared fiercely at Ye Qingchen.

But nobody paid much attention, instead, they were quite excited.

"This idea is good!" Kong Shun was very pleased.

What's the greatest asset of an alchemist?

It's naturally the elixirs!

Although Ye Qingchen had only been learning alchemy for a short time, he clearly understood the advantages of being an alchemist. By using elixirs as a bait, anyone who had heard related news would undoubtedly disclose everything.

Once he knew the method could work, Ye Qingchen decided to stay at the stall.

Of course.

One stall didn't need so many people to guard it.

"Go, go!" Ye Qingchen sent the others off, "I'm fine here by myself."

Immediately, everyone dispersed to explore the exchange gathering.

After they left, many more people came to inquire, but none knew what the '卐' symbol represented, with some even offering three times the price.

However, Ye Qingchen had over two hundred thousand silver, not much but he wasn't short on money either, so he refused them all.

Indeed.

Some tried to force a buy, but they were immediately stopped, quietly informed of Ye Qingchen's identity, and immediately apologized and stayed away.

Therefore.

In this exchange gathering, Ye Qingchen's stall was unique, while other stalls were bustling, his remained quiet.

Ye Qingchen didn't mind; he wasn't there to sell elixirs but merely to inquire about his father's news. Since no one came, he spent his free time either looking through the "Illustrated Guide to Plants and Herbs", refining the star power within, or studying the remaining two techniques from the stone wall martial arts.

Several consecutive days passed without anyone visiting Ye Qingchen's stall.

Until the seventh day evening.

As Ye Qingchen expected it to be like the previous days with no visitors, while he was meditating, refining star power as usual, a sudden surprised voice awakened him.

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