Chapter 450: Unexpected Gains, Success of Plan

After briefly looking at each other with the old man in coir raincoat, Lord Ling Yu's expression quickly returned to normal.

At this time, True Lord Jianglong and others came over to welcome him, but he did not want to be negligent and did not investigate them carefully.

True Lord Jianglong is also a giant in the middle stage of Yuanying. He possesses a fourth-level dragon and comes from Longhu Mountain, one of the ten sects of Xuanmen.

Lu Changan was lagging behind, looking at Zhenjun Lingyu who was held in the moonlight by all the Nascent Souls and stars.

"What a prosperous fortune."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and the fourth-level divination master's aura technique swept across the top of Zhenjun Ling Yu's head.

True Lord Ling Yu's personal luck surpassed all the monks Lu Changan had seen in Daqing.

Although luck cannot directly improve the strength of magical powers, it can make everything go smoothly and opportunities come one after another, just like God's help.

"This is Jing Zhenjun from the Southern Territory."

Ai Zhenjun, one of the organizers of the exchange meeting, saw Lu Changan being neglected and took the initiative to introduce him to all the Zhenjuns.

Ai Zhenjun is elegant and easy-going, chatting and laughing happily, and can have a few words with every Nascent Soul monster present.

"It turns out to be fellow Taoist Jing. I'm glad to meet you."

Some Nascent Soul cultivators had seen Lu Changan's generosity at the auction and showed interest in him, and wouldn't mind getting acquainted with him.

Zhenjun Lingyu, Zhenlongjiang and other mid-stage Nascent Souls just nodded.

Zhenjun Ling Yu secretly looked at him and could detect the disguise of the old man in coir raincoat, but he could not tell his whereabouts.

He had doubted the leader of the Wujian Sect.

But the soul and magic aura of the person in front of him contain pure fire energy, and their style is very different.

If the master of Wujian Sect's demonic skills were disguised as a fire-type Nascent Soul cultivator, his sense of inadequacy would be easily seen through by Zhenjun Lingyu.

Furthermore, the leader of the Wujian Sect does not have the guts to act under his eyes and those of so many righteous Nascent Souls in the Central Region.

There are many treasures or secret techniques in the world of immortality that can hide one's identity. In the past exchange meetings, not everyone hid their identity, and Zhenjun Ling Yu did not force prying eyes.

His intuition told him that this person was not simple, so he paid attention.

Lu Changan has no interest in dealing with Zhenjun Lingyu and will avoid it if possible.

There were many Yuanying monks present, including several in the middle Yuanying stage, but the only one who could pose a greater threat to them was Zhenjun Lingyu.

Fortunately, Zhenjun Lingyu is relatively aloof and has no intention of taking the initiative to communicate.

The reason why Lu Changan showed up very late was to confirm that True Lord Bishui had come to attend the Central Realm Nascent Soul Exchange Meeting.

At the same time, we can't follow True Monarch Bishui back and forth.

If a fourth-level divination master from the Seven Stars Temple appears, he will also have to avoid this exchange meeting, otherwise it will be easy to reveal his flaws.

…

On the island in the middle of the lake, Lu Changan found an empty futon and sat down, keeping a close distance from True Monarch Bishui.

"It's an honor to invite Yuanying Taoist friends from all areas of Daqing... The process and transaction rules of this exchange meeting are the same as before..."

Ai Zhenjun was responsible for warming up and hosting this Nascent Soul exchange meeting.

The Nascent Soul cultivators present, including participants from the ten Xuanmen sects, were all relatively polite to Ai Zhenjun.

The Tianhe Chamber of Commerce where it is located, as the first chamber of commerce in the Central Region and even Daqing, has a not simple background.

The top three immortal cultivating forces among the ten Xuanmen sects include Taiyue Sect, Xuanqing Sect, and Xingchen Pavilion. Many of their senior descendants hold important positions in the Tianhe Chamber of Commerce.

"Mr. Gongyang Pharmacist, how about you start this trade show?"

Ai Zhenjun politely held up his hands and sat among the crowd, an old man with gray hair and a childish face and a goatee said with a smile.

"Haha! King Medicine finally came to the Central Territory Exchange Meeting, and he must have brought a lot of elixirs and holy medicines."

True Lord Jianglong, True Lord Thunder and others showed their respect and humility to Medicine Master Gongyang with smiles on their faces.

"In this case, Lao Zhuo will not refuse. To be honest, the purpose of attending the Nascent Soul Exchange Meeting this time is to find some rare elixir materials. Those who meet the conditions can give priority to trading elixirs, or ask Lao Zhuo to make elixirs. , doctor..."

Gongyang Pharmacist took out a roll of lists and a dozen bottles and jars containing elixirs, floating in front of the chief.

The required materials are listed on the list, and the names of the elixirs are also marked on the bottles.

"Purple Clear Pill...Tianwu Water...Life and Death Creation Pill..."

The old monster Nascent Soul present here looked at the bottles and jars containing the elixir liquid, with hot eyes and a look of longing.

"Gongyang Pharmacist, how do you trade this bottle of Tianwu Water?"

True Lord Ling Yu stared at one of the bottles of spiritual liquid, showing emotion.

Tianwu Shui can slightly increase a monk's understanding. It is the medicine king's unique secret recipe. It is said that it takes two hundred years to prepare a portion.

"At least two rare elixirs on the list are required before trading can occur."

The old god Gongyang Medicine Master is here, stroking his white beard.

True Lord Ling Yu looked troubled. The materials required on the list were not only extremely precious, but also extremely rare in the Daqing Land.

He could only come up with one.

"As expected of a fourth-level mid-level alchemist..."

Lu Changan glanced at the elixirs and holy medicines displayed by the Medicine King and couldn't help but be amazed and moved.

Among them was the fourth-level longevity pill he needed.

Gongyang Pharmacist can be revered as the King of Medicine because he not only has amazing alchemy skills, but his medical skills are also extraordinary and holy, and he has saved lives and injured many times.

In the battle between good and evil hundreds of years ago, many high-level officials of the ten sects of Xuanmen were treated by him.

At the same time, the King of Medicine also solved some strange poisons and terminal illnesses in the world of immortality.

Lu Changan did not step forward immediately. The elixir ingredients on the Medicine King's list were rare in the world, and he could only come up with two or three.

Only one monk successfully traded the elixir and holy medicine displayed by the King of Medicine in a short period of time. It was one of the lower-valued elixirs and could be traded with only one scarce material.

Other Nascent Soul old monsters who were excited either sighed helplessly or were trying to find ways to raise funds.

After the Medicine King, the Nascent Soul monsters present each showed their own items and stated what they needed.

Lu Changan took out a rare treasure, a section of fourth-level spiritual wood, the main ingredient of Huaying Dan, and several fourth-level spiritual grasses.

To avoid revealing his identity, he did not display the puppets and talismans.

As for what is needed, fourth-level life-extending pills or similar life-extending spiritual fruits, high-quality weapon refining materials are preferred.

The resources displayed by Lu Changan are not only relatively precious, but also in great demand in the world of immortal cultivation, so there are many Nascent Soul monsters asking about them.

He noticed that True Lord Bishui's eyes paused briefly on the fourth-order spiritual tree.

…

"Fellow Taoist, are you willing to trade this Mila grass?"

A strong and deep voice came, and a burly man wearing a gold-patterned python robe came up behind Lu Changan at some point.

"It turns out to be True Lord Jiang Long. I'm glad to meet you."

Lu Changan lowered his posture and stood up to salute enthusiastically.

"Miluo Cao is one of the three main ingredients of Huaying Dan. Several fellow Taoists asked about it just now, but Jing was not satisfied with the materials they presented."

Lu Changan's heart moved when he thought of the identity of the Dragon Subduing Master and the beast master.

He tentatively said: "As the supreme elder of Longhu Mountain, I think you should have the great beast elixir that can advance to the fourth level of transformation."

"I do have a 'Tiansha Beast Soul Pill', which can help monsters attack and transform. However, your mere Mila grass is far from enough to trade. I have no interest in the rest of the trading items."

Lord Jianglong sneered, not hiding his slight contempt.

As a giant in the middle stage of Yuanying, he has a very high vision. He inquires about the main medicine of Huaying Pill and prepares more strategic resources for the sect.

The resources displayed by Lu Changan were attractive to the early Nascent Soul, but he looked down upon them.

"Hey! I have the scarce materials needed by the King of Medicine in my hands. I wonder if your Majesty is interested?"

Lu Changan didn't take it seriously, lowered his voice and chuckled.

Lord Jianglong narrowed his eyes. He had indeed shown interest in the Medicine King's demonstration of the elixir before.

He looked at the old man in coir raincoat with a critical look:

"The Tiansha Beast Soul Pill is the secret medicine of our sect and cannot be easily traded with outsiders. Besides, you are a monk from an outside world and your identity is unknown."

True Lord Jianglong, like Lord Lingyu, saw that Lu Changan was not his true face.

"Jing is in the Southern Territory, and he is not a demonic monk. He has no conflict of interest with Longhu Mountain, and he does not pose any threat. If you don't want to trade, then let it go!"

Lu Changan spread his hands and did not continue to increase his chips.

True Lord Jiang Long did not respond and left expressionlessly.

Lu Changan put away the display items and walked towards Gong Yang Pharmacist on the other side.

At this time, the Nascent Soul monks negotiated privately, and there were fewer monks around Medicine King.

"Fellow Taoist Gongyang, I have the scarce materials listed on the blind list. Can I trade the fourth-level longevity pill?"

Lu Changan got straight to the point.

"The fourth-level longevity pill requires two rare materials on the list. Unless the medicinal materials provided by fellow Taoist are one of the two most valuable."

King Yao smiled and spoke. He had some impression of the old man named Jing and knew that he had strong financial resources.

Lu Changan took out a strange fruit with crystal blue texture.

Yao Wang's eyes lit up, and he shook his head slightly: "It's still a little worse."

"Your Excellency Yao Wang is a fourth-level alchemy master. Are you interested in Daqing's lost ancient elixir recipe?"

Lu Changan took out a jade slip he had prepared in advance and motioned to Medicine King to take a look.

"Danfang?"

King Yao was in a general mood and took the jade slip.

As the top alchemist in Daqing, he has collected numerous elixir recipes that have been circulated in the world of immortality, and even improved and created some unique elixir recipes.

Even if he has never seen some unpopular pill recipes, they are of little value to him at this level.

"Hey! Divine Sorrow Pill...Haitian Holy Pill..."

The King of Medicine scanned the summary of several elixir recipes in the jade slip with his consciousness, showing some surprise, and couldn't help but take a second look at Lu Changan.

"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Gongyang?"

"make a deal."

Gongyang Pharmacist did not hesitate and readily agreed.

Lu Changan was overjoyed and took out the jade slip containing the complete elixir recipe.

The two successfully completed the transaction, which moved all the Nascent Soul cultivators who were paying attention.

The King of Medicine didn't care much about a fourth-level longevity elixir. Instead, he was immersed in the elixir and looked happy.

Lu Changan left this person alone and turned around to return.

At this time, he sensed the fluctuation of consciousness at the mid-stage Nascent Soul level.

An old voice came from my ears:

"Fellow Daoist Jing, have you been overseas?"

Lu Changan paused for a moment, and out of the corner of his eye he saw the Medicine King who was still immersed in the elixir, seemingly multitasking.

"In the early stage of Nascent Soul, the old and decrepit person has naturally never been to far away overseas. However, Jing's ancestor is said to be an overseas monk. After experiencing a strange phenomenon in the sea, he inexplicably came to an inland place."

Lu Changan responded via voice transmission.

He secretly thought that he was worthy of being the King of Medicine, he could make such accurate predictions based only on the items traded.

"I see."

Gongyang Pharmacist sighed, but he did not doubt the truth of what Lu Changan said.

There are many weird and bizarre things recorded in the ancient books of the world of immortality.

…

Trading a fourth-level longevity pill was an unexpected surprise for Lu Changan.

It would be even more perfect if we could get the "Tiansha Beast Soul Pill" from Lord Jiang Long.

Lu Changan felt happy, but suddenly felt an unkind gaze.

"Fellow Daoist Jing is very unkind! You just said you wanted to trade with me for that rare material. Why did you find Medicine King in advance to take action?"

Not far away, the True Lord Jianglong transmitted his voice with an unhappy tone, accompanied by the faint pressure of the consciousness of the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

Lu Changan was a little speechless, and he didn't indulge him:

"Fellow Daoist Jianglong is unwilling to trade the 'Heavenly Evil Beast Soul Pill', so I will naturally settle for the next best thing."

"I didn't say I won't trade just now, I just need to consider it."

The True Lord Jianglong said in a deep voice with a stern face.

Lu Changan recalled that when the True Lord Jianglong left just now, he did not refuse outright.

The so-called "Sect Secret Medicine of the Sect should not be taken lightly, especially by cultivators with unknown identities", but he just thought that Lu Changan's bargaining chips were not enough.

Lu Changan smiled secretly, it seems that his image of being rich and generous made the True Lord Jianglong misjudge.

"If fellow Daoist Jianglong is interested, Jing actually has another one on the Medicine King's list..."

Lu Changan said slowly.

He realized that among the elixirs and holy medicines displayed by the Medicine King, there were some that the True Lord Jianglong valued very much. Or maybe there is an important commission from Longhu Mountain that needs a fourth-level middle-grade alchemist to take action.

"Do you have more?"

Jianglong Zhenjun raised his rough eyebrows and glared with his sharp eyes.

"Yes, the remaining rare spiritual herb, I am going to trade it with Lingyu Zhenjun in private to make a good relationship."

"Okay! Lingyu Zhenjun can't take out the Tiansha Beast Soul Pill!"

Jianglong Zhenjun looked unhappy and said impatiently.

As a giant in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, he is not much worse than Lingyu Zhenjun. This old guy is ready to make a connection with Lingyu, but he doesn't say a word to himself.

The two found a corner on the island in the middle of the lake and completed the transaction privately.

Lu Changan used a spiritual herb required on the King of Medicine's list and the main medicine of the Infant Pill, Miro Grass, as important bargaining chips, and added two fourth-level thousand-year-old spiritual medicines to trade for the "Tiansha Beast Soul Pill".

"Fellow Daoist Jing, you are lucky this time. 'Heavenly Evil Beast Soul Pill' has a great benefit for the condensation of spirit essence of monsters and spirit beasts. At the same time, it can slightly condense the consciousness and enhance the resistance to the inner demon disaster."

Jiang Long Zhenjun seemed to have suffered a great loss and left with a gloomy face.

Lu Changan shook his head secretly. He was in the middle stage of Yuanying. Didn't he just fail to kill a foreign big man like himself and didn't meet his expectations?

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In the world of cultivating immortals, the middle and lower-level cultivators respect Yuanying Zhenjun as gods.

But when you really reach this level, you will find that those big people have different temperaments. Not all of them are very high-minded or extremely cunning. For the sake of 10% or 50% of benefits, it is common to be fussy.

…

Having traded with two Yuanying giants successively, many Yuanying old monsters present looked up to Lu Changan.

In fact, Lu Changan still has a scarce material on the list of the King of Medicine, but that material is a more precious body refining treasure, which may come in handy in the future.

He was reluctant to take it out, so he used a few pill recipes to offset it.

At the moment, Lu Changan had few items left to trade, including a piece of fourth-level spiritual wood.

"Can I take a look at the fourth-level iron lan wood in the hands of Daoyou Jing?"

A female voice as clear as spring water came, making people feel comfortable physically and mentally.

"It turned out to be Fairy Bishui, please come!"

The old man in the straw raincoat did not hide his surprise, stared at Fairy Bishui, and handed over the fourth-level iron lan wood.

Fairy Bishui frowned slightly, but she was used to it.

With her appearance and temperament, the rarity of the female Zhenjun is attractive to the old monsters of the same level of Yuanying.

"Fourth-level iron lan wood can be used as the main pole of wood-based magic weapons. It is extremely hard. Are you satisfied?"

Lu Changan knew Fairy Bishui's purpose and asked with a smile.

Fairy Bishui did not specialize in wood-based exercises. Of course, she was running for Zhenjun Qingmu to buy wood-based magic weapon materials.

"I also lack high-quality refining materials. Can Fellow Daoist Jing make other offers, such as trading with spirit stones and elixirs?"

Fairy Bishui looked embarrassed and suggested.

She pretended to be weak, her eyes were like water, showing a kind of moving charm that made people feel pity.

This time, True Lord Qingmu only gave her a large amount of spirit stones and elixirs and spiritual herbs, and no precious items.

"Not impossible. But before that, I have something to ask you, fairy?"

The old man in the straw raincoat grinned and looked at her intriguingly.

"What is it?"

Fairy Bishui felt like she was being stared at by a thousand-year-old monster, and instinctively felt a little disgusted.

"I want to know if Fairy Bishui has a Taoist partner?"

Lu Changan asked openly.

Several Yuanying cultivators nearby were stunned when they heard it, but they didn't make a fuss.

Although the old man in the straw raincoat looked a little older, with dry skin and a little ugly.

But both parties were Yuanying cultivators, so age and image were not a problem.

The old man in the straw raincoat has a lot of capital and is indeed qualified to have this idea.

"So what if it is, so what if it is not?"

The Fairy of Green Water had a frosty face and a sharp gaze like ice needles, staring directly at the old man in the straw raincoat.

The weak image just now disappeared in an instant.

"Tsk tsk, if it is not, I will give this fourth-level spiritual wood to the fairy directly as a gift."

The old man in the straw raincoat laughed strangely.

"Jing Zhenjun is generous!"

"Jing Zhenjun, don't worry, Fairy of Green Water has always been single and has no Taoist partner."

Such a move immediately attracted the sneer of several Yuanying old monsters nearby.

These Yuanying cultivators have lived too long and are happy to watch the fun. There are many people who make trouble and add fuel to the fire.

"You..."

Fairy of Green Water was angry, and her frosty face was tense.

If it were in the past, the fourth-level iron lan wood in her hand would have been thrown at the face of the old man in the straw raincoat.

However, when she raised her hand, she hesitated for a moment.

Senior Brother Aoki is recovering in seclusion, and the current situation of the Bishan Sect makes it inappropriate to offend a powerful enemy.

She came up with the idea that since the old man in coir raincoat was willing to "gift" the fourth-level spirit wood, it might not be a bad idea for her to pretend to be affectionate and bring it back to the sect and give it to Senior Brother Aoki.

However, her aloofness and arrogance made it difficult for her to let go of her dignity and do such a dirty thing.

At the moment when the Bi Shui Fairy hesitated.

"Please accept it, Fairy."

The old man in coir raincoat declined enthusiastically, and his dry palm followed the iron orchid wood and touched the back of her cool and jade-like hand.

"roll!"

Fairy Bishui reacted and raised her hand to push Tie Lanmu and the old man in coir raincoat away.

Her beautiful eyes glared, and she felt sick in her heart. She used water spells to clean the touched areas on the back of her hands.

"The fairy has no Taoist companion, why does she react so strongly?"

The old man in coir raincoat screams Qu.

Some Nascent Soul monks nearby were laughing and joking, or were silent.

Zhenjun Lingyu and other righteous monks frowned slightly when they saw this scene.

Although some monks were dissatisfied with the old man in coir raincoat, his behavior just now could only be regarded as teasing, joking, and not in good taste.

As organizers, Ai Zhenjun and others do not want to make a big deal out of a small matter.

The power of the old man in coir raincoat is unpredictable. He has made deals with two mid-stage Nascent Souls one after another. Anyone who wants to stand up for Fairy Bishui should think twice.

Unless it is someone related to Fairy Bishui, such as True Lord Aoki, who has reason to pursue and punish her.

…

"Oh, it's boring."

Lu Changan, who had successfully achieved his goal, said goodbye with "wanted enthusiasm".

Before leaving, he just signaled to King Yao and Lord Ai Zhen.

Just after flying out of the island in the middle of the lake, the evil smile of an old Nascent Soul monster sounded in my ears:

"Old friend Jing, that bitch in Bishui doesn't know how to appreciate others, so why don't I help you. It is said that True Lord Qingmu of the Bishan Sect was seriously injured and the Nascent Soul is being rebuilt, which is when the void is weak."

"Jie Jie... Let's join forces and find two evil cultivators from outside the realm to do something big together. The success rate is not low. Afterwards, we will share the spoils together..."

It was obviously a certain Yuanying old monster in the exchange meeting. The secret sound transmission technique had been processed and was full of noise, making it difficult to tell who it was.

Lu Changan's face twitched slightly. He dared to think that with his dignified appearance, he was mistaken for an evil old monster and had "similar people" come to cooperate with him.

Even in the middle region ruled by Xuanmen's righteous way, there are countless evil cultivators secretly. It's just that on weekdays, he wears the title of a model of righteousness.

"Okay! Meet us in the woods outside Wuling City in seven days!"

Lu Changan responded to the voice readily and ran away without looking back.

In the past, Lu Changan might have taken advantage of others. Unfortunately, I have more important things to do now and I don't have time to do that kind of thing.

On the island in the middle of the lake.

True Lord Jianglong and True Lord Lingyu stood side by side, looking at the direction in which the old man in coir raincoat was going.

"Are you interested in taking action, fellow Taoist Ling Yu? That man has sufficient financial resources and is not like a righteous monk."

True Lord Subduing Dragon secretly transmitted the message.

There was a trace of amusement on Zhenjun Lingyu's thin lips: "How about giving it a try, fellow Daoist Jianglong Daoist?"

…

Half an hour later.

Inside an inn in Wuling City.

A man in a black robe and cloak sat down and spread his palms.

A faint breath floated in the palm of my hand.

As the power of the body refining qi and blood is activated, a light blue breath that is difficult to detect with the naked eye appears in the air, exuding a faint feminine fragrance.

"With the remaining mana aura collected earlier, it's enough!"

The cloaked man took out an almost transparent ultra-thin mask and introduced the light green aura into it.

The outline of the mask's surface changed, outlining the beautiful and charming voice of the Blue Water Fairy.

"Bishui Fairy will stay in Wuling City for a few days, trading and purchasing some supplies. If I, in her capacity, return to Bishan Sect in advance..."

"Shen-Jun Aoki, how much precaution will you take against the junior sister with whom you have the best relationship?"

Lu Changan secretly reasoned.

Soon, he discovered the loopholes in this plan and that it was not safe.

First, he does not have a token of the Blue Water Fairy.

Secondly, returning alone may make the two Nascent Souls of the Bishan Sect suspicious.

…

A few days later.

Fairy Bishui led the three pill-forming monks who had completed the transaction and purchased, left Wuling City, and embarked on the return journey together.

During the journey, Fairy Bishui said nothing and remained on high alert.

She has life-saving means given by her two senior brothers. If she deliberately takes precautions, even if she is attacked in the middle stage of Nascent Soul, she will have a greater chance of escaping or being entangled for a period of time.

No matter what happened, she exploded with all her strength and could hold off the powerful enemy for a moment, allowing the three alchemy monks to escape separately and send a message to the sect to ask for help from the ten sects of Xuanmen.

The journey was uneventful and we returned to Bishan Sect smoothly.

"Senior Brother Aoki has always been cautious, I'm afraid he is suspicious."

"The Central Territory is a world governed by the righteous path of Xuanmen. That traitor is known as a cowardly turtle. Even though he has magical powers comparable to those of the leader of the Demon Sect, how dare he put himself in danger?"

Fairy Bishui took out a token, and under the respectful welcome of the gatekeeper monks, Yukong entered the mountain gate of Bishan Sect.

In recent years, the Bishan Sect has tightened its vigilance. Even if senior members of the sect come in and out, they must clearly show their identity tokens.

The three alchemy monks behind him all have identity tokens, otherwise they will be sensed by the sect's formation.

One of them, a tall and tall young man in purple robe, named Su Can, is one of the Nascent Soul seeds of the Bishan Sect.

"Can'er, this piece of 'Ethereal Sandalwood' is the best spiritual object to resist inner demons. I was commissioned by your master and acquired it from the trade in Wuling City. In the next ten years, you don't have to go out to practice anymore and focus on preparations. "

The Fairy of Green Water handed a sandalwood box to Su Can.

Su Can was the disciple of the eldest senior brother. He had excellent qualifications and a firm mind, and was given special training.

"Thank you for the gift, uncle. I am incompetent, and I only gained a little in Wuling City this time."

Su Can took the long-awaited spiritual object for protecting the heart and was grateful. He bowed for a long time.

"Okay, if you want to thank someone, thank your master."

The Fairy of Green Water waved her hand and floated away.

Su Can greeted the other two high-level Jindan and went back home slowly.

In the third-level Lingfeng cave.

Su Can dismissed the servants and maids and sat cross-legged in the quiet room.

"It is indeed a high-quality spiritual object!"

He took out the sandalwood box, glanced at the "Misty Sandalwood" inside, and smiled strangely:

"You are really lucky. The conditions are much better than when we were crossing the tribulation..."