C7 Treasure Pavilion

"The Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul actually absorbed the medicinal effects of the Spirit Fount Pill within me?"

Ye Chen was initially taken aback after sensing the actions of the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul, his face quickly contorted into an expression of sheer disbelief.

He had already considered it a fearsome ability for the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul to consume Martial Souls and Demon Beast Cores, but the notion that it could also devour the effects of Medicine Pills was beyond his expectations.

"Well then, I might as well consume the remaining ten Spirit Fount Pills and see if the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul can ascend in grade after absorbing their medicinal effects!"

With a glint of determination in his eyes, Ye Chen retrieved the last ten Spirit Fount Pills from his Storage Bag and swallowed them in succession, then set about refining their effects within his body.

"Boom!"

But at the very moment Ye Chen ingested all ten Spirit Fount Pills, something utterly astonishing occurred.

The Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul inside him erupted with a resounding dragon's roar and then ferociously opened its maw, swallowing the medicinal effects of all ten pills in one fell swoop.

Subsequently, the five yellow glows that adorned the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul burst forth with intensity.

Six yellow glows!

Seven yellow glows!

It was only after the seventh glow that the formidable presence of the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul finally began to wane.

"After devouring ten Spirit Fount Pills, the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul's grade has actually ascended to the seventh level of the Yellow Rank!"

Feeling the transformation within the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul, Ye Chen's face was etched with astonishment, and he spoke with palpable excitement.

Previously, after consuming the Martial Souls from Yang Wei and Tu Qi, the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul had only reached the fifth grade of the Yellow Rank.

But now, having devoured ten Spirit Fount Pills, it had surged by two entire levels!

This meant that the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul could not only enhance its grade by consuming Martial Souls and Demon Beast Cores but also through the absorption of Medicine Pills. For Ye Chen, this was an unexpected delight!

...

Come the next morning, Ye Chen made his way to the bustling market.

Treasure Pavilion.

"Young Master Ye Chen, the hide and bones of this Blood Spot Leopard are valued at ten thousand silver coins. As for the seven Yellow Rank herbs, they can be traded for a total of fifty thousand silver coins. Does that work for you?"

The manager of the Treasure Pavilion glanced at the herbs on the counter and the carcass of the Blood Spot Leopard on the floor before speaking.

"Agreed."

Ye Chen nodded in acceptance.

The Treasure Pavilion's presence spanned the entire Dragon Vein Continent, visible in every region from the Upper to the Middle and Low Martial Fields. Their enigmatic background meant that in such a vast enterprise, they would not conceal any pricing details from him.

"Hmm?"

As Ye Chen was securing the silver coins given to him by the shopkeeper and preparing to leave the Treasure Pavilion, he suddenly felt an uncontrollable surge from the Heaven Slaying Sword within him.

It was evident that the Heaven Slaying Sword had detected some treasure within the Pavilion.

"Could there be a treasure here in the Treasure Pavilion that could enhance the quality of the Heaven Slaying Sword?"

Sensing the sword's eager vibrations, Ye Chen felt a stir of curiosity and began to scour the Pavilion for clues.

Before long, he detected an unusual metallic scent emanating from a nearby counter.

Without a moment's hesitation, Ye Chen followed the scent's trail with swift steps.

Indeed, tucked away in a secluded corner of the Pavilion, Ye Chen discovered the source of the aura that had agitated the Heaven Slaying Sword.

"This is... a Mid Yellow Rank ore, Cold Iron Stone!"

His eyes sparkled with recognition, and a rush of excitement filled him.

Mid Yellow Rank Cold Iron Stone was commonly used to craft Yellow Rank weapons or as a foundational ore for Yellow Rank armor. It wasn't typically considered a remarkable treasure.

Yet, this particular Cold Iron Stone was extraordinary; it was a Cold Iron Mother Stone, aged over five hundred years. If used in the forging of Yellow Rank weapons and armor, it could achieve the effect of a Yellow Rank High-Level ore!

In the marketplace, such a Cold Iron Mother Stone would fetch at least 60,000 to 70,000 silver coins.

Moreover, this Cold Iron Mother Stone had been crudely fashioned into a piece of armor, so worn and incomplete that it seemed like a reject, hardly warranting a second glance.

"If I'm not mistaken, this armor crafted from the Cold Iron Source Stone should enhance the grade of the Heaven Slaying Sword! Otherwise, the sword wouldn't exhibit such intense and eager emotions."

Ye Chen took a deep breath, mulling over his thoughts. It was common knowledge that the armor, despite its decrepit appearance and lackluster defense, could fetch at least 100,000 silver taels if the Cold Iron Source Stone were extracted and reforged into a weapon.

Ye Chen had initially intended to purchase herbs for crafting Spirit Fount Pills at the Treasure Pavilion, but unexpectedly, he stumbled upon this gem.

A wave of excitement surged within him.

"Young Master Ye Chen, have you set your sights on that treasure?"

At that moment, the enthusiastic manager approached Ye Chen and inquired.

"How much for this armor?"

Ye Chen maintained a serene facade, nonchalantly gesturing towards the corner where the armor, wrought from Cold Iron Source Stone, lay.

Should the shopkeeper detect even the slightest hint of its true value, securing the armor at a bargain would become a formidable challenge.

As the manager of the Treasure Pavilion, he was not one to misjudge an item. If not for the armor's unappealing exterior and its incomplete state, it likely wouldn't have been relegated to such an obscure corner.

"To be frank, Young Master Ye Chen, this Cold Iron Armor caught the eye of Young Master Shen Yanfan from the Shen family a few days ago, and he's already made a deposit... If you're interested, you might need to discuss it with him."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper offered a wry smile and explanation.

He was baffled; the armor, once overlooked and undervalued, had suddenly drawn the attention of Shen Yanfan, and now Ye Chen.

Could it be that this Cold Iron Armor was indeed a hidden treasure?

"Haha, Ye Chen, if you're really after this Cold Iron Armor, I might consider it. How about this? Call me 'grandpa' right here, then kneel and crawl between my legs, and I'll hand over the armor to you. Deal?"

Just then, a commotion erupted outside the Treasure Pavilion. The crowd of martial artists was pushed back as a young man clad in a blue brocade robe strode confidently through the entrance.

His guards cleared a path, allowing him to enter the pavilion with an air of arrogance, much to the annoyance of those present. But as soon as the crowd recognized the identity of the blue-robed youth, a hush fell over them, and not a single person dared to utter a word of complaint.