Nine Evolutions of the True Spirit Chapter 422 - Visitor From the East Ocean

Lu Ping earned a large number of spirit herbs from Liao Run-Jia, allowing him to concoct three batches of Spirit Water Vein Nourishment Pellets. He also received eighteen top-tier spirit stones from Ai Zhong for selling him the pellet. Whether it be the spirit herbs or the eighteen top-tier spirit stones, the prices were dirt cheap for a pellet that could help a Core Forging Realm cultivator regain his lost strength.

Liao Run-Jia and Ai Zhong were no fools. There was no reason for both Liao Run-Jia and Ai Zhong, who were both seniors with higher positions in the cultivation world, to initiate a conversation with Lu Ping, let alone try to win his favor. However, they did it regardless. Lu Ping had the same thoughts, which was why he played along. The rise of the Zhen Ling Sect was inevitable, but they still needed more allies.

After excusing himself, Lu Ping walked to the side and noticed Tian-Hu nod full of praise. Tian-Hu’s tense expression also eased up a little after witnessing Lu Ping’s trade with the Liao and Ai Families.

After Lu Ping’s departure, Ai Zhong turned to Liao Run-Jia, and said, “Brother Liao, let me have a look at your goods. The Liao Family surpasses our family by a huge degree in alchemy.”

“You’re flattering me, Brother Ai." Liao Run-Jia smiled while passing the jade scroll to Ai Zhong. As he did so, he tapped the jade scroll discreetly and removed all traces of the Bone Fortification Pellet recipe.

Private trade between alchemists was the norm. It did not take long until they were done trading with one another. As for Lu Ping, he followed Tian-Hu to the Frozen Mist Palace. On the way to the palace, Tian-Hu maintained a serious expression and kept quiet while Lu Ping obediently followed him without saying a word.

After entering the palace, Tian-Xue was surprisingly not wearing a stern expression. She looked at Tian-Hu, and asked, “So? How did it go?”

Tian-Hu shook his head, and replied. “Dao-Li is quite nice among the Xuan Ling Sect, but he turned into a tough nut to crack when I brought up the

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