Chapter 73: The Price of Gathering Spirits

She glanced at Wei Yang, a complex look flashing in her eyes before quickly fading.

She smiled and said, "Mr. Wei, you are indeed quite direct, but perhaps lack a bit of subtlety."

"A person's time and energy are limited," Wei Yang replied indifferently. "I am very busy and have no time to waste on unnecessary things."

"Unnecessary, is it?" Yafei bit inwardly, finding his words somewhat harsh.

"Let's get back to business," Wei Yang tapped the table with his fingers and continued, "Since you've found the Na Ling, let's discuss the price."

Yafei's expression turned serious, and she said solemnly, "Na Ling is an extremely rare treasure, said to have a very small chance of appearing only in high-grade Na Stones."

"Although Na Ling is not as widely used as Na Stone, many alchemists are still very eager to obtain it. Its rarity and value, Mr. Wei, you are surely aware of."

Wei Yang nodded. He was well aware of the preciousness of Na Ling. It is an essential item for refining strange flames when one's strength is low. It's used to open a small space in the dantian for housing strange flames.

In the original work, Yao Lao mentioned that a small Na Ling was valued above a fifth-grade pill. Its value exceeded the combined worth of a fifth-grade Blood Lotus Pill and an Ice Spirit Cold Spring, illustrating its preciousness.

Ordinary Na Stones can make low-grade Na Rings, and a single low-grade Na Ring is worth tens of thousands of gold coins, much more precious than general entry-level pills.

And mid-grade Na Rings are priced several times, or even over ten times higher. High-grade Na Rings are priceless treasures.

On the Douqi Continent, only individuals with exceptionally high status or major influences could have the qualification to obtain high-grade Na Rings.

Thus, high-grade Na Stones used to create high-grade Na Rings are exceedingly rare.

Compared to high-grade Na Stones, the Na Ling that may appear solely in high-grade Na Stones is even rarer, almost like a phoenix's feather or a unicorn's horn.

Of course, Na Ling's primary function is to carve out space in the dantian to accommodate strange flames, so its usefulness is limited.

Therefore, its valuable rarity is only truly appreciated by those who urgently need it.

At least in the Jia Ma Empire, the value of Na Ling wouldn't reach such heights.

Moreover, not everyone refining strange flames needs Na Ling.

Only those like Xiao Yan, who refine higher-tier strange flames at lower cultivation levels, fearing dantian backlash, would require Na Ling for containment.

If one is sufficiently strong, they can refine strange flames with or without Na Ling.

For instance, Yao Lao, who only has a soul form, doesn't worry about the backlash from Bone Chilling Flame.

Of course, the Bone Chilling Flame had long been tamed by Yao Lao, so even in his weakened soul state, he could still easily control it.

Similarly, in the Inner Academy of Canaan, even with dissipating souls, the Heavenly Flame Venerable could control lesser Fallen Heart Flame and even influence the greater one.

Since the two Fallen Heart Flames were tamed and marked in their origins by the Heavenly Flame Venerable.

Thus, Na Ling is precious in the eyes of those who need it but just so-so to those who don't. 

"Our family paid a high price to obtain these two Na Lings," Yafei said. "Therefore, regarding the price..."

Wei Yang immediately held up two fingers, "A single Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill and a normal three-patterned Green Spirit Pill?"

Yafei's eyes first lit up but then she shook her head, "Not enough."

"A single Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill and a Dou Ling Pill?" Wei Yang slightly frowned.

This time, Yafei smiled and nodded, "That will do!"

The Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill, a top four-grade pill, is valued comparable to a fifth-grade pill. The Dou Ling Pill doesn't need much introduction, a true fifth-grade pill. After consumption, it can increase a Dou Wang's strength by one to two stars.

Exchanging two Na Lings for these two pills was not a loss for the Mittel Auction House.

This price had not only reached but slightly exceeded the psychological expectations of the Mittel Auction House.

Having finalized the transaction, Wei Yang stood up, "I'll return in ten days."

"Take care, Mr. Wei," Yafei rose to see him off.

Wei Yang returned to the small valley.

The outing proved highly fruitful, and consequently, he was in an excellent mood.

Flying through the air, he glanced down through the mist.

Below, in the valley, a white figure strolled around, surrounded by a few colorful butterflies flitting about.

Seeing Wei Yang return, the white figure looked up and waved an elegant hand.

Wei Yang chuckled, retracted his Dou Qi Wings, and descended.

"Was the transaction smooth this time?" Xian'er approached, helping Wei Yang adjust his robe.

"Yes, it went very well," Wei Yang grinned.

"I noticed you flew back with ordinary Dou Qi Wings. Did you trade away the Black Wings too?" Xian'er asked curiously.

"Yes, I've become a Dou Wang. That pair of Black Wings isn't as useful as it once was."

Wei Yang wrapped an arm around Xianer's waist, and they strolled back to the cave dwelling. He said, "I exchanged it with Yao Lao for an Earth-level low-grade movement Dou Technique, which you can also practice. It's beneficial for both of us."

"An Earth-level low-grade movement Dou Technique?!" Xian'er couldn't help but exclaim.

That's an Earth-level technique!

"Exaggerated? Not really," Wei Yang explained. "After all, it's an advanced Xuan level flying Dou Technique. Its value isn't lower than an Earth-level low-grade technique, maybe slightly higher due to its movement nature, but it's about even."

"And what about the Green Lotus Core Flame?" Xian'er looked at Wei Yang expectantly.

Did he really acquire an Earth-level advanced skill with just one advanced Xuan-level flying Dou Technique?

"Hehe, this time's gains were substantial; let me explain it to you slowly," Wei Yang said with a smile.

Inside the cave dwelling.

At a stone table, Wei Yang and Xian'er sat facing each other.

On the stone table was an array of books, scrolls, jade slips, and hand-written notes.

Xian'er looked at everything, awestruck, touching one thing and glancing at another, almost overwhelmed by the variety.

The most eye-catching of all was a red-gold scroll, exuding a mysterious, intense warm aura.

This scroll contained a quasi-Heaven-level technique paired with Dou Techniques!

Another flaming red scroll also emitted a strong aura.

This scroll recorded an Earth-level intermediate fire-controlling technique: Nine Dragons Fire Control Technique.

A pale red scroll seemed less remarkable.

It was an Earth-level low-grade movement Dou Technique.

The rest included the legacy of a seven-level peak alchemist and many pill recipes.

Xian'er was excited and thrilled.

Her gaze was slightly dazed as if dreaming.

The value of these items was simply astounding.

Any one of them could cause a huge sensation in the Jia Ma Empire and even neighboring countries.

"We'll be quite busy from now on," Wei Yang said with a smile.

"Yes," Xian'er nodded vigorously.

Whether revising techniques or learning alchemy, fire control techniques, or movement Dou Techniques, all required a lot of time.

"Brother Yang, for revising techniques, we should head to the magma world in the Tagore Desert," Xian'er suggested.

"Yes," Wei Yang nodded, "I had the same thought."

The place was rich in fire attribute and fire poison energy, virtually an inexhaustible source, the best for revising techniques.

"But before we go, I'll need to refine a Dou Ling Pill first," Wei Yang smiled, "We have the trade for Na Ling in ten days."