Watching the pure white flower, Rong Xuelan couldn't help but blurt out, "Is all of this fake? How could there be so many Snowlotus flowers!"
Everyone knew that Snowlotus flowers, due to their immense use in divine sense, had long been extinct.
This type of flower only grew under the pure moonlight and was rumored to be able to sense malice in people. If one tried to find and pick them deliberately, the flowers would rapidly wither and die. Yet, the flowers were only most effective when the entire plant was used as medicine.
Because of this, it was now extremely difficult to find even one Snowlotus flower on the Divine Revelation Continent!
Even Xiaoyu, who had made the exchange request, was somewhat stunned.
However, she quickly recovered and nodded, "Please wait a moment, esteemed immortal. Our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will immediately send someone to appraise its authenticity."
Bai Shengyi nodded, ignoring Rong Xuelan, whose face had contorted into a look of horror, and said to Xiaoyu, "Please be quick."
Xiaoyu didn't delay and soon invited an appraiser from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Upon hearing that many Snowlotus flowers had appeared on the fifth floor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, numerous alchemists who usually frequented the second floor rushed to the fifth floor. Before long, the entire fifth floor was packed, and even fewer people paid attention to Rong Xuelan.
It was the first time the usually deserted fifth floor had so many visitors, even alerting the manager of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. He hurriedly instructed people to guard the entrance and prevent further entry, then sent servants to bring tea upstairs, wanting to meet the person who had caused such a stir.
"Manager Li, why have you come?" Yue Ming's tone was ingratiating and polite, his smile as wide as a chrysanthemum, as if he were the one conducting business.
Manager Li appeared to be in his early forties, with a very ordinary face. He replied, "Greetings, Daoist Yue. I have other matters," and hurried towards the area where many alchemists were gathered. His gaze then swept across with a peculiar glint.
"Esteemed Daoist, do you have any more Snowlotus flowers? I am willing to pay five thousand top-grade spirit stones for one!"
"Daoist, ignore him. I'm willing to trade you a ninth-rank Thousand Ink Flower!"
"Me! I also..."
The saying "possessing a treasure but being unaware of it" perfectly described Bai Shengyi.
However, Bai Shengyi was not foolish. Seeing the appearance of these cultivators, she understood that Snowlotus flowers were not common spiritual plants, and the vast patches of flowers in her storage bag absolutely could not be exposed.
But she had already revealed so many at once. If she claimed to have none left now, these people likely wouldn't believe her.
"I only managed to collect a few by chance. After exchanging them for this gem, I won't have many left," Bai Shengyi said with a troubled expression. "There are probably about eight left. However, I am also an alchemist and need to keep some for refining pills, so I can only offer four."
As Bai Shengyi spoke, these people became even more excited!
"Esteemed Daoist! I am Alchemist Qianyang of the Qishan Sect, and I am willing to exchange a sacred-grade Bodhi Tree for one Snowlotus!"
Alchemist Qianyang's loud declaration immediately ignited the desire of the other alchemists, who began to offer all sorts of things for the Snowlotus flowers.
"Daoist, I am Alchemist Hongni of Dongyang Mountain. I can trade you a fragment of a sacred-grade pill recipe for it!"
"Daoist..."
Qin Si stood unmoving, protecting Bai Shengyi. With a slight movement of his palm, an invisible force pushed back everyone who crowded forward.
"Please, everyone, do not get agitated. I myself do not know if this flower is real or fake. What if it's fake?"
Bai Shengyi said with a smile, "Let's discuss the exchange after the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has finished their appraisal."
"This flower is definitely real!" Alchemist Qianyang was the first to speak. "I am already an eighth-rank alchemist; I wouldn't fail to judge such a small matter!"
He was currently at a crucial juncture in breaking through to become a ninth-rank alchemist and happened to want to try refining the ninth-rank Divine Nourishing Pill, hence his urgent desire for Snowlotus flowers.
The Divine Nourishing Pill was currently recognized on the continent as the most beneficial pill for divine sense. The higher its grade, the better its effect on repairing divine sense.
However, a ninth-rank or higher Divine Nourishing Pill required Snowlotus flowers as the primary ingredient. Without it, the pill would degrade to eighth-grade upon completion, and its effect would be worse than that of a sixth-grade pill.
As soon as Alchemist Qianyang spoke, the other alchemists chimed in.
Rong Xuelan, standing in the corner, was so furious her eyes turned red. Although no one mentioned her name, she felt as if these voices were invisible slaps fiercely striking her face.
It stung!
Rong Xuelan also noticed Yue Ming subtly moving further away from her!
She was so angry that tears welled up. She covered her face and ran out.
Little did she know that as soon as she exited the main doors of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, she saw the guards pacing anxiously outside.
"Young Miss! You've finally come out! For some reason, these guards from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion are not allowing me to enter."
Rong Xuelan had no intention of paying attention to what the guard was saying. She was feeling wronged and angry, and she threw him a displeased look.
"Why are you here? Didn't I ask you to follow Zhou An and get the residence sorted out? I want a spacious courtyard, not to live with some disreputable people, and I..."
"Young Miss!" the guard interrupted her fearfully. "That, that Lord Zhou was beaten to death..."
"What?" Rong Xuelan shrieked. "Who? Who dares to lay hands on my people? Are they tired of living? My Xile Sect is not to be trifled with!"
Under the dual onslaught of anger, Rong Xuelan felt like she was about to explode.
Zhou An's death was insignificant; he was just a pet servant she kept for amusement. But one must consider the owner when striking a dog. The person who acted was clearly slapping her face!
Rong Xuelan angrily followed the guard back, wishing to tear the perpetrator to shreds!
...
Inside the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the appraiser and Manager Li emerged from the inner chambers and announced, "This is indeed a ninth-rank Snowlotus flower."
As soon as the words were out, the alchemists who wanted the Snowlotus flowers urged Bai Shengyi to proceed with the exchange.
They had considered using force or persuasion, but Qin Si stood beside Bai Shengyi with a stoic expression, clearly not someone to be trifled with. Furthermore, since this was within the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, they all behaved quite courteously.
"No rush, no rush," Bai Shengyi said with a smile. "Let me exchange this Red Phoenix Feather Ore gem with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion first."
Manager Li personally removed the gem and handed the box to Bai Shengyi. "Esteemed Immortal, please."
Bai Shengyi accepted it with both hands. Up close, the gem was even more beautiful.
She contentedly put the gem away and then turned to the other alchemists, smiling, "The Snowlotus flowers I have are also very limited. If it's an exchange, I will naturally be looking for things I urgently need. Therefore, some of you may not get your wish. I hope you will not blame me."
"We definitely won't blame you!"
Everyone agreed, but not a single person voluntarily made a vow or promise.
However, Bai Shengyi had anticipated this and didn't dwell on it. She scanned her surroundings and pointed to four individuals, saying, "I will exchange with these four Daoists. It just so happens that I need Bodhi Trees, Thousand Ink Flowers, Thunder Cloud Ore, and Azure Magpie Feathers."
The alchemists chosen by Bai Shengyi showed joy, while those not selected were disappointed. A few even harbored resentment, but ultimately, no one spoke further. They left the fifth floor one by one.
Alchemist Dongyang was the last to leave. Having obtained what he desired, he did not hesitate to show his goodwill and offered Bai Shengyi a few words of advice.