Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 472 - 260: A Deal for Two Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivators

Chapter 472: Chapter 260: A Deal for Two Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivators

"My fellow Daoist, your words are mistaken..."

The middle-aged cultivator shook his head and began to argue at a leisurely pace.

"This seemingly ordinary withered wood actually hides mysteries and has a significant origin."

"Based on the many clues I discovered during my exploration of the ruins, it’s highly likely that it’s the remnant of an ancient spirit tree."

"If an appropriate method of nurturing can be found, perhaps this withered wood can regain vitality and once again flourish with life."

"Moreover, the preciousness of this Five Element Earth is self-evident. With its assistance, the success rate of cultivating spirit plants will greatly increase."

"Considering all these factors, the price of a Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Core is actually not excessive."

Hearing this, Xu Ping immediately countered, "Fellow Daoist, you keep claiming that this piece of withered wood is the remnant of an ancient spirit tree, but do you have any concrete evidence?"

"Moreover..."

The two engaged in a heated verbal sparring match.

The surrounding cultivators all quietly watched, with no one interrupting.

After intense negotiation, the two finally agreed on a deal for a Third-rank Lower Grade Demon Core.

"Fine, fine, considering your sincerity, let’s settle for a Third-rank Lower Grade Demon Core."

The middle-aged cultivator sighed deeply in resignation, nodding in agreement, appearing as though he had suffered a great loss.

However, Xu Ping’s acting reached a superb level, also displaying a sighing demeanor.

After the transaction was completed,

Xu Ping suddenly transmitted through Divine Sense, "Judging by the scale of this withered tree, the amount of Five Element Earth needed is definitely more than this. I wonder if you have any more Five Element Earth?"

"If you do, I am willing to pay a high price to purchase it."

The middle-aged cultivator remained calm and looked at Xu Ping with a steady gaze, immediately replying, "I indeed do not have any extra Five Element Earth, otherwise, I would have attempted to revive this withered wood myself."

"I’m just curious, since you’ve acquired this withered wood, do you perhaps already know how to heal it?" the middle-aged cultivator asked back.

"I am not so skilled."

Xu Ping laughed, "I am just quite curious about the renowned Five Element Earth."

"I see."

The middle-aged cultivator nodded silently, and the atmosphere between them seemed to return to its former calmness.

However, both harbored thoughts in their hearts—those unsaid words were like turbulent undercurrents hidden beneath a calm surface, undetectable by outsiders.

...

As the trading meeting concluded, the cultivators in the hall all stood up, leaving with looks of either satisfaction or disappointment.

Xu Ping did not linger long and immediately used Escape Light to swiftly leave Hundred Bamboo City.

This trip was certainly fruitful for Xu Ping, acquiring two Third-rank life-extending spiritual objects alone.

Moreover, there was an unexpected surprise.

Xu Ping sent his Divine Sense into the Storage Ring, carefully feeling the mysterious withered wood, a slight smile involuntarily appearing at the corner of his mouth.

However, when he noticed an inconspicuous black spot on this mysterious withered wood, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Since the other party had already targeted him, he naturally wouldn’t let them off easily either.

Furthermore, the Five Element Earth possibly hidden on the other party was indeed tempting to him.

...

Just moments after Xu Ping left, the middle-aged cultivator found Yang Lang in a guest room.

"Fellow Daoist Che, what brings you to see me?" Yang Lang asked calmly, with a slight tone of indifference.

The middle-aged cultivator’s face showed a sinister smile, his tone carrying a hint of coldness:

"Brother Yang, that kid easily took out several Demon Cores, he likely has many more on him."

"If we could take him down, and split the spoils fifty-fifty, wouldn’t that be a terrific win?"

Although the middle-aged cultivator was at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, seeing the other person casually take out a Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Core, he knew not to underestimate him.

To be safe, he thought it best to enlist another cultivator at the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

"As a native of Hundred Bamboo City, how could I do such a thing?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Lang flatly refused without hesitation.

The middle-aged cultivator’s expression remained unchanged and continued to gently persuade: "Brother Yang, you seek the Third-rank Demon Core probably for your treasure-seeking rat’s breakthrough to the third rank, right?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze full of calculation, "A treasure-seeking rat is no ordinary demon beast; one Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Core probably isn’t enough."

Yang Lang’s expression shifted slightly, he lowered his head and pondered for a moment, having his own considerations in mind.

The treasure-seeking rat had followed him for many years, achieving great success in treasure hunts multiple times.

If it could be helped to break through to the third rank, his path in cultivation would definitely become smoother, with twice the results for half the effort.

However, helping the treasure-seeking rat break through was no easy task, requiring an immense amount of resources—a single Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Core surely wasn’t enough.

Seeing this, the middle-aged cultivator quickly seized the opportunity and continued, "Brother Yang, that person could easily take out several Demon Cores, he likely has another Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Core."

"If we could gather three Third-rank Middle Grade Demon Cores, then Brother Yang’s treasure-seeking rat would have a much higher chance of breaking through."

Under the middle-aged cultivator’s relentless persuasion, the balance in Yang Lang’s heart gradually began to tip.

"Are you sure you can track that person?"