Chapter 458 Meeting an Old Friend in a Foreign Land
Qin Ming immediately walked over.
He put on a smile and greeted the Green-Robed Youth, "Daoist Friend Cold Crow, you've come too!"
Hearing the extremely familiar voice, the Green-Robed Youth in front of the Shop Stall, who had his back to Qin Ming, suddenly trembled! Without a word, he hurriedly put down the Goods in his hand, pretended not to hear anything, and was about to make a quick escape.
"Daoist Friend Cold Crow, don't be in such a hurry to leave?"
"More than ten years have passed, and we've finally met again with such difficulty. We should at least catch up!"
Qin Ming's figure blurred for a moment, and when he reappeared, he had already blocked the Green-Robed Youth's path.
Ancestor Cold Crow looked at Qin Ming, awkwardly squeezing out a smile, "Oh! It's Fellow Daoist Qin! What a coincidence!"
"I thought I had misheard just now, please forgive my rudeness."
"It's nothing, meeting an old friend in a foreign land. May I ask when Daoist Friend Cold Crow arrived?" Qin Ming asked with a smile.
Ancestor Cold Crow replied with a forced smile, "I just arrived not long ago myself, I didn't expect to run into Fellow Daoist Qin as soon as I got here."
"Then an accidental meeting is better than a planned one. Why don't we stroll around together? I'll be the host, and we can find a place to have a drink." Qin Ming immediately suggested.
Ancestor Cold Crow was his lucky star, so naturally he wanted to have a good chat with him.
Perhaps the thing he had been searching for so painstakingly could be obtained from the other party.
Last time, at the Nascent Soul Inauguration Ceremony, even a rare Treasure like the Void God Stone was given as a Congratulatory Gift.
The gift was truly generous, and the sentiment was deep. It made him feel quite indebted.
"Then, then alright, haha." Ancestor Cold Crow awkwardly agreed.
Afterwards, the two of them strolled and browsed.
It was really something, Qin Ming following behind Ancestor Cold Crow, and successively harvested several rare Spirit Materials.
All of them were Spirit Herbs and Plants that could be used to refine Fourth Rank Pill.
When the time came, he could both farm Entries and refine pills to improve his Cultivation, killing two birds with one stone.
After strolling around for a while, Qin Ming and Ancestor Cold Crow went up to a Restaurant.
The Merman Shop Assistant in the shop, draped in a white towel, quickly came up with a smiling face to greet them, "Two Seniors, may I ask what you would like to order?"
"The dishes and wine of our Moon Embracing Pavilion are famous far and wide in the East Sea, with all kinds of Immortal Abode Delicacies available!"
Ancestor Cold Crow nonchalantly took the Menu, scanned it quickly, casually ordered a few dishes, and then said:
"And bring This Seat two jars of your best Spirit Wine."
He thought to himself, since Qin Ming was paying, he might as well take advantage and order all the most expensive items.
"Alright!" The Shop Assistant beamed and happily agreed.
"This Sect's Hundred Spirits Brew is a Tier 3 Spirit Wine, which can slightly aid Golden Core Realm Cultivation, and also has various Medicinal Efficacy for clearing Meridians. Would the two Seniors like to have some?"
"It's just that the Price is a bit expensive, at one hundred and fifty Middle-Grade Spirit Stone per jar..."
"Yes, since Fellow Daoist Qin is treating today, we'll have this Hundred Spirits Brew. Hurry up and bring it." Ancestor Cold Crow said without even looking up.
The Shop Assistant was overjoyed again upon hearing this.
It seemed that these two customers in front of him were Big Client, and the spending for this meal alone could be worth several tables downstairs.
But just as he was about to go downstairs to prepare, he was stopped by Qin Ming.
"Wait, no need for the Spirit Wine, just bring the other dishes."
The Shop Assistant could only respond with an embarrassed smile, and then went downstairs to prepare.
Before long, a table full of Immortal Abode Delicacies was brought upstairs.
Qin Ming waved away the services of the Shop Assistant and Attendant, "Alright, no one is to disturb us in this Private Room."
Only the two of them were left in the Private Room Interior.
Ancestor Cold Crow also did not understand Qin Ming's actions, and thought to himself, could it be that he was reluctant to spend even a few hundred Spirit Stone?
"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Qin, is going to treat This Seat to your treasured Demon Flame Wine? That taste is truly the most unforgettable Fine Wine I've ever drunk in my life."
"This is really too embarrassing, haha!"
But then he saw Qin Ming raise his hand and set up a Barrier in the Room Interior, before taking out a set of glazed jade cups from his Storage Bag, placing them on the table, and then taking out a jar of Spirit Wine, saying with a smile:
"Ordinary Spirit Wine no longer appeals to me, and Demon Flame Wine is already outdated."
"Daoist Friend Cold Crow, the wine I am going to treat you to today is my latest brew, 'Heart-to-Heart Jade Nectar', a Fourth Order Spirit Wine, which can also increase Nascent Soul Stage Magic Power after drinking it."
"Its Main Material for brewing is the Fourth Rank Demon Core of that Netherwater Great Serpent, ground into fine powder, supplemented with other Rare Spirit Material, and brewed with great effort and time-consuming Cellar."
"As for its taste, I dare not say it's unparalleled in the Mortal Realm, but I hope it's enough to rank in the top three."
"If it weren't for Daoist Friend Cold Crow, I would never be willing to take it out to share with others."
"Ah? Nascent Soul Level Spirit Wine? Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor?" Ancestor Cold Crow was instantly stunned.
Even the chopsticks in his hand couldn't help but tremble.
Immediately afterwards, he saw Qin Ming pour Spirit Wine from the jar for himself, the Jade Nectar golden waves slowly flowing out, and suddenly a heart-stirring Immortal Wine fragrance overflowed and permeated the air.
Amazing Spirit Qi emanated from the Spirit Wine, emitting a faint Luminous Mist of golden light, which was extremely Mysterious and Strange.
Just looking at it made Ancestor Cold Crow's spirit greatly invigorated.
He was both shocked and secretly delighted.
Ancestor Cold Crow, an Old Monster who had lived for so many years, knew that Qin Ming was willing to take out such Immortal Wine, he must have something to ask for.
Showing courtesy for no reason is either treacherous or thieving~ Therefore, he smelled the aroma of the Spirit Wine, swallowed hard, and then suspiciously asked, "Fellow Daoist Qin, do you have something to discuss? Why not just say it directly, why the need for such Hospitality, hahaha!"
"Daoist Friend Cold Crow, you are overthinking it. Can't I just treat you to a drink since we hit it off at first sight?" Qin Ming said with a smile.
"Come, I'll toast you a cup."
With that, Qin Ming raised the glazed cup in his hand.
"Then I shall accept your kind offer, thank you for Fellow Daoist Qin's Hospitality." Facing the temptation of Nascent Soul wine, Ancestor Cold Crow really couldn't resist it, so he simply toasted Qin Ming in return, then revealed a smile, deeply inhaled the aroma, and then drank it all in one gulp.
Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor entered his throat, and all kinds of flavors surged into his heart.
Instantaneously! Ancestor Cold Crow's eyes widened, revealing an unbelievable Expression.
Immediately afterwards, his whole person felt light and ethereal, with endless aftertaste.
And most importantly, he could clearly feel that the Nascent Soul Mana in his body, which had been stagnant for decades, had unexpectedly shown a trace of loosening! "Good wine!"
Ancestor Cold Crow's eyes gleamed, simply and crudely praising it.
"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin to be proficient in the Way of Wine Brewing in addition to Spirit Plant Cultivation, This Seat is truly impressed."
"Such Immortal Wine is rare to hear of in the world a few times in a lifetime~ Jade Nectar!"
"I am willing to call this Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor the number one Spirit Wine in the Mortal Realm, and there is no other."
"Originally, This Seat thought that Fellow Daoist Qin's words just now were somewhat exaggerated, who would have thought that they were too modest..."
Ancestor Cold Crow, after drinking a cup of Spirit Wine, could no longer take his eyes off the wine jar in Qin Ming's hand. "Then have another cup." Qin Ming smiled faintly.
Amidst the clinking of cups and passing of goblets.
Most of the day passed. "Daoist Friend Cold Crow... don't just drink wine, have some dishes."
"Oh oh oh, right right right, eat dishes, eat dishes."
After finishing a jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor, Ancestor Cold Crow's face was flushed, and he couldn't wait to leave immediately to Refine this surge of majestic Medicinal Power.
But how could he have imagined that Qin Ming, after drinking it, his face was not red and his heart was not racing, as if nothing had happened.
However, after some tasting, most of Ancestor Cold Crow's soul had already been hooked away by Qin Ming's Spirit Wine.
Immediately, he very eagerly inquired, "Fellow Daoist Qin, do you have any Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor left over?"
"Could you exchange some for me, hehehe!"
Qin Ming knew that this Old Guys had many good things in his Treasure Vault, and this was exactly what he was waiting for. He smiled slightly, and immediately said holding the glazed cup, "Naturally there is still some, but Daoist Friend Cold Crow also knows, the Main Material for this wine is too rare..."
"This Seat naturally knows, Fellow Daoist Qin, see if there is anything you need, just say it." Ancestor Cold Crow said through gritted teeth.
He had already made up his mind that even if he had to bleed heavily today, he would get his hands on this Immortal Wine.
Qin Ming immediately asked, "Does Daoist Friend Cold Crow have any Azure Sky Spirit Soil here?"
"Azure Sky Spirit Soil? Fellow Daoist Qin is probably going to use this Spirit Soil to cultivate Fourth-Order Spirit Plant, right?" Ancestor Cold Crow was slightly taken aback after hearing what Qin Ming needed.
Then he revealed a mysterious smile, and immediately took out a Purple-Skinned Gourd from his Storage Bag, handing it to Qin Ming and saying smugly, "I can guarantee that Azure Sky Spirit Soil, such a rare Fourth-Rank Middle-Grade Spirit Item, is definitely not available elsewhere."
"But it just so happens that This Seat has some here, originally intending to exchange it for some items to increase Magic Power at this Immortal Abode Grand Gathering with other Fellow Daoist."
"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin to have Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor such Spirit Wine, then naturally I cannot miss it..."
"This Gourd of Azure Sky Spirit Soil was passed down by the previous Grand Elder of This Sect, it is as large as three feet square, it should be enough for Fellow Daoist Qin to use for cultivating Spirit Seed."
Qin Ming took the Purple-Skinned Gourd from the other party's hand, and was immediately overjoyed.
He just asked casually, but he didn't expect Ancestor Cold Crow to actually have it.
But the next moment.
Qin Ming's gaze refocused on the Purple-Skinned Gourd in his hand, his pupils Suddenly Contract! He instantly felt that this Gourd for holding Spirit Soil was also a good Treasure.
"Isn't this a Spirit-Nurturing Gourd? Good heavens, to actually use it to hold mere Spirit Soil, this Old Demon Qingyang is truly extremely generous." Old Demon Qingyang transmitted his voice, feeling incredulous. Qin Ming did not show any Expression on his face, and secretly asked, "Old Ghost, do you recognize this thing?"
"That's right, this is a High Grade Fourth Order Spirit Plant Spirit-Nurturing Gourd. The mature Spirit-Nurturing Gourd can nurture a wisp of Primordial Yang Purple Qi, which is the Main Material for refining Ascending Dragon Pill..."
"Hiss! High Grade Fourth Order Ascending Dragon Pill?" Qin Ming secretly gasped, not expecting this thing to have such a big background.
However, he did not study it further at the moment, after pulling out the stopper, his Divine Sense swept inside.
He saw that the Space inside the Gourd was not small, and inside it was quietly placed a pile of Azure Sky Spirit Soil, with wisps of rich Spirit Qi flowing and moving between the soil, Spirit Qi pressing down on people.
'It really is Azure Sky Spirit Soil, and such a large Quantity...'
Qin Ming immediately felt a burst of joy in his heart, this Ancestor Cold Crow was indeed worthy of being Daoist of Many Treasures, even Spirit Soil that Penglai Sect did not have, he actually had such a large pile of it.
Originally, he was still thinking that even if he came to the Immortal Abode Grand Gathering, he would need to go to great lengths to get the Spirit Soil.
Who would have thought that on the first day of his arrival, it would be directly settled.
In this way, his planting of Blood Jiao Dragon Green Rice wine could be put on the agenda.
Qin Ming was even wondering if he still needed to participate in the subsequent Grand Gathering.
After all, his main goal had already been achieved.
"It is indeed Azure Sky Spirit Soil without a doubt, then how much Spirit Wine does Daoist Friend Cold Crow plan to exchange for?" Qin Ming re-plugged the stopper, and then asked.
Ancestor Cold Crow hesitated for a moment, and said shamelessly, "This... one jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor, what do you think, Fellow Daoist Qin? Hehehe!"
"Good heavens! Senior Cold Crow is really asking for too much, obviously the Value of my Master's Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor is clearly far above your Spirit Soil."
"After all, although Azure Sky Spirit Soil is rare, if you don't know how to use it, it is still just a dead object after all."
"And Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor, not to mention its unparalleled taste, is a Core Formation Spirit Wine that can increase Magic Power, this single point is even more Precious than those Fourth Rank Spirit Pill."
"What's more, you just drank a jar for free."
"A whole jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor, Master will definitely not agree to your offer."
The Heaven Devouring Rat was also anxious, if this Spirit Wine was all exchanged away by him, then what would it drink in the future?
Qin Ming smiled, also meaning the same as the Heaven Devouring Rat.
Ancestor Cold Crow's face turned green upon hearing this.
He cursed inwardly: This stinky rat, actually ruining This Seat's good fortune! However, he could not do anything, and could only put on a smile again and said:
"Hehe! What Fellow Daoist Qin's Spirit Pet said is also right, then This Seat will take a step back, half a jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor should be alright, right?"
Qin Ming pondered slightly for a moment, and also simply nodded and agreed, "Then it will be as Daoist Friend Cold Crow says."
Immediately, he took out half a jar of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquor, handed it to the other party, and unobtrusively put away the Purple-Skinned Gourd.
With the Trade completed, both sides were delighted.
The smile on Ancestor Cold Crow's face was even more pronounced, as if he had picked up a great bargain.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food.
He bid farewell to Qin Ming, and directly opened a Room in the Wine House to Refine the Medicinal Power in the Spirit Wine he had just drunk.
Two more days passed.
The Immortal Abode Grand Gathering officially opened in the center of Dragon Abyss Island.
This Grand Gathering was grand in scale, shocking the East Sea Cultivation World, and its scope was wide, covering Major Power in the East Sea and many Sea Race.
When Qin Ming and Ancestor Cold Crow arrived at the Venue, it was already a sea of people, and the many Palaces and Buildings were decorated with lanterns and colored banners, completely renewed, like a misty and ethereal Immortal Spirit Realm.
At this moment, Great Expert from all walks of life also drove Escaping Light, arriving one after another.
Within the circular Plaza, Exhibition Stands of Major Power in the East Sea were already fully set up, Trading and Sale Immortal Abode Rare Treasures.
Every Spirit Item here was incomparable to those outside.
"Tier 3 Magic Treasure Demon-Slaying Dagger, refined by imitating the Spirit Treasure Demon-Slaying Blade, has an extremely strong restraining effect against the Demonic Path, from the hands of Master Liao of the Ancient Sword Sect, Fellow Daoist, come and take a look!"
"Crystal Palace cultivated Late Tier 2 Demon-Hunting Dog, specializing in treating all kinds of Ghost Path Cultivator and Demon Creature, only three thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stone."
"Good heavens, Star Palace is even taking out Nascent Soul Spirit Object for Sale."
"Penglai Sect produced three Core Formation Pill, highest bidder wins."
"East Sea Dragon Palace's special product Three Yang True Water, has great help for Demon Beast Impact Transformation Realm."
And Qin Ming and the other, were invited to enter one of the Palaces and Buildings.
Inside the broad and magnificent Great Hall, Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator were already seated.
Roughly taking a look, there were twenty or so, each with an Aura that was unfathomable.
There were many Core Formation True Lord who had rushed over from other Cultivation World from afar.
Qin Ming was also considered the sole representative of the Southern Wilderness Cultivation World.
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