Chapter 595: A Rare Scheme and Setup
After a moment, Song Zhenfei finally exclaimed, "To think it can extract the essence from heavenly materials and earthly treasures—what kind of treasure is this?!"
Xing Zhong replied unhurriedly, "From what I know, the dragon clan once possessed a Heaven-Earth Creation Cauldron capable of refining the essence of all materials in the world, stripping away impurities."
"This Minor Creation Cauldron naturally isn't that one, but it should be an imitation."
"Of course, it can't refine every treasure in existence. I estimate its upper limit is peak heaven-grade items."
Liu Yuncui's eyes lit up. "Even so, this is an extremely rare and valuable treasure!"
"Without five million top-grade spirit stones, no one could afford it!"
"Xing Zhong, your luck is amazing. Where did you get this thing?"
Xing Zhong snorted. "You think I'd tell you?"
Liu Yuncui gritted her teeth. "Just say what you want in exchange!"
Xing Zhong chuckled. "I want your Crimson Flame Sky Pearl."
Liu Yuncui froze, then winced in pain. "Fine, deal."
Song Zhenfei was stunned when he heard this and blurted out, "The Crimson Flame Sky Pearl? You're actually willing to trade such a treasure for this Minor Creation Cauldron?!"
"That's the ideal choice for igniting your manifestation and revealing dao markings!"
Liu Yuncui looked pained. "The Crimson Flame Sky Pearl is indeed valuable, but the Minor Creation Cauldron can endlessly refine heavenly materials and earthly treasures. If I refine enough, its worth will rival that of the Sky Pearl."
Xing Zhong snorted coldly. "You should consider yourself lucky. If I weren't urgently in need of treasure, I would never trade this cauldron."
He paused, then said, "Let's discuss the trade later. Island Master Song, what about your treasure? Let's see it."
Song Zhenfei gave an awkward smile. "Compared to yours, this stone tablet seems quite ordinary."
"Its surface only has some dragon patterns carved into it—I can't understand any of it."
Xing Zhong and Liu Yuncui took a look and both shook their heads.
Shi Tianhao glanced at it as well, and a strange light flickered in his eyes.
Xing Zhong sipped his tea, then said slowly, "Let's begin the exchange. I'm offering this Minor Creation Cauldron. Island Master Liu is willing to trade her Crimson Flame Sky Pearl. Island Master Song, are you interested?"
"If not, I'll finalize the trade with Island Master Liu."
Song Zhenfei gripped the edge of his robe, deep in thought.
He was reluctant to give up the cauldron, but also unwilling to part with his own treasure.
Seeing his hesitation, Xing Zhong added, "To be honest, I think even a Crimson Flame Sky Pearl doesn't match the value of my Minor Creation Cauldron."
"After all, Island Master Liu's pearl has already been used—its fire-attribute spiritual energy is partially depleted."
"But this cauldron can be used endlessly."
"Sigh, if only Island Master Song could offer a treasure of higher value."
Seeing this, Liu Yuncui grew anxious. "No, no, Old Song—I really need this Minor Creation Cauldron. Don't bid against me!"
Xing Zhong chuckled. "That won't do. The highest bidder wins. I, Xing Zhong, never make losing trades."
Song Zhenfei pondered a while longer, then suddenly turned to Shi Tianhao.
"Brother Shi, you've always understood dragonkind well. What do you think of this Minor Creation Cauldron—is it worth acquiring?"
At that, both Xing Zhong and Liu Yuncui looked toward Shi Tianhao.
Especially Xing Zhong—his gaze carried a deeper meaning.
Shi Tianhao was slightly taken aback.
His eyes swept over Xing Zhong and Liu Yuncui.
After a brief hesitation, he solemnly nodded. "It's worth it. Absolutely worth it!"
"Based on my knowledge of the dragon clan, this item is indeed closely linked to true dragons. It may very well have been personally crafted by the legendary Cangqing Supreme."
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