The cargo was quite diverse, yet the quantity was not small. Various items that, in the current chaotic world, could play a vital role for humanity—offering immense advantages for survival. For instance, a large number of weapons. If acquired, they could significantly improve chances of survival, allowing more people to stay alive in brutal battles. This, in turn, would bolster the strength of an entire village.
There were also essential tools that were crucial for the better development of the village. Though Xuanhuang Village currently had a blacksmith workshop and blacksmiths, it lacked iron ore and refined iron. As a result, forging weapons and necessary tools was currently impossible.
All of this caused Huang Chengyan to nod silently in approval. If they were to make purchases, these items would undoubtedly make it onto the must-buy list.
"There are even cultivation techniques!!"
Yi Tianxing approached a certain shelf and immediately discovered that it contained a considerable number of cultivation manuals.
Presented in the form of jade scrolls, the collection was quite impressive, enough to leave one stunned at the sight.
"Jade Shattering Spear Technique" – Top-tier Profound Grade combat technique. The spear style is ethereal yet firm, following the principle 'better shattered like jade than whole like tile'. With awe-inspiring momentum, it requires practitioners with a bold and fearless spirit to unleash its formidable power.
"Nourishing Sword of Righteousness" – Top-tier Yellow Grade combat technique. Its core essence lies in cultivating one's own righteous qi. A sword technique rooted in Confucianism, it is as radiant as the sun. The stronger the righteous qi of the practitioner, the more powerful the technique becomes.
"Golden Touch" – A secret method to open life acupoints. Mastery allows one to turn stone into gold, transforming objects and altering fate.
"Seven-Star Mantis Fist" – High-tier Yellow Grade combat technique, known for its incredible speed. Each strike is like lightning, interwoven like seven stars in unpredictable formations.
"Mighty Bull Demon Fist" – Top-tier Yellow Grade body-tempering technique. Strengthens the body by refining bones and tendons, enhancing blood and qi.
"Song of the True Dao" – Superior cultivation technique for the Divine Sea Realm. Includes the "Nine Orifices Visualization Diagram." Visualizing the nine orifices guides inner energy and helps break through to the Divine Sea. A top-tier foundational technique that cultivates pure and long-lasting true energy, allowing for easy transition into other techniques.
One technique after another appeared before him, and even Yi Tianxing couldn't help but show a glint in his eyes. A strong impulse rose in his heart to collect them all. These were precisely the combat techniques and cultivation methods most lacking in Xuanhuang Village. If obtained, they would be crucial to the village's overall strength—massively enriching the library of the Sutra Pavilion.
Among them, the body-tempering techniques were particularly outstanding.
Yi Tianxing was already well-versed in Chinese martial arts—Tai Chi, Baji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Bagua Palm, and more. He mainly practiced Tai Chi, and his deep martial arts foundation had enabled him to quickly get started on his cultivation path, advancing at a rapid pace.
After entering the Sutra Pavilion, these traditional martial arts had been extracted from his memory and converted into jade scrolls through the pavilion's power, all at the Yellow Grade level of body-tempering. Even so, these techniques were invaluable, especially for young disciples, serving as the best methods for laying a strong foundation. They tempered the bones and tendons, and even helped improve natural aptitude to a certain extent.
"What's this?"
Huang Chengyan pointed to an object with curiosity.
It was a strange white box, glowing faintly with a sci-fi-like luster. It radiated a dreamlike metallic sheen and appeared as a seamless whole with no visible joints—completely integrated and encased in a glass display.
"That's a treasure I acquired from a village trade," Jia Chengxin said with a chuckle.
"It's called a Universal Printer. Also known as the Omniprinter, it fell from the sky when the Eternal World first formed. The person who had it originally couldn't use it, so they traded it to me in exchange for some goods."
He subtly hinted at the printer's extraordinary value. It was definitely no ordinary item—an exotic treasure born from fantasy. Its full capabilities remained unclear, especially since it involved high-level technology, further enhanced by its fantastical origins.
"A universal printer?"
Yi Tianxing walked over after hearing this, studying the sci-fi-like white box thoughtfully.
The formation of the Eternal Continent, the fusion of myriad worlds, and the collision of fantasy forces—these had led to countless incomprehensible phenomena. Countless exotic treasures had been born, each with mysterious and often unpredictable effects. Even so, all were governed by the laws of the Eternal Continent, subtly transformed to fit its reality.
Clearly, this printer was no simple device—it undoubtedly held remarkable potential.
"I wonder how many more exotic treasures you have, Mr. Jia?"
Yi Tianxing asked with a smile.
"Not many," Jia Chengxin replied, still smiling.
"These treasures are scattered everywhere, and no one knows where they're hidden. Time has been short, and I've only collected three so far. This UniversalPrinter is one of them. The others are called the Moonwelland the ThousandMechanismsBox."
These treasures were also on display in the glass counter.
The Moonwell appeared to be an ancient well, within which a faint reflection of the moon shimmered. It looked almost lifelike, though dim, emitting faint silvery moonlight—a clear sign that it was no ordinary artifact.
The Thousand Mechanisms Box was a simple, archaic-looking container etched with countless mysterious patterns. From the outside, one couldn't discern its purpose. But being labeled a treasure meant it undoubtedly possessed some extraordinary function.
"These really are great treasures. Mr. Jia, you've got some serious skill to have gathered so many valuable items in such a short time. Truly admirable." Yi Tianxing inhaled deeply and said with a smile.
"Haha, I'm but a humble merchant," Jia Chengxin replied humbly.
"It's people like you, Village Chief Yi, who manage to establish a safe haven amidst the chaos, sheltering the people—that's true destiny. When the time comes, you'll rise like the wind."
The two continued chatting. Jia Chengxin spoke with the grace of a spring breeze, ever smiling, but if he didn't want to share something, not even a word could be pried from him. Clearly, he was a shrewd character.
"So, how exactly does one trade for these treasures, Mr. Jia?" Huang Chengyan asked suddenly.
This was a major concern. In the current world, there was no standardized currency. To say that gold and silver could buy such treasures was laughable.
In this age, a good meal was more valuable than gold or silver.
Thus, the method of trade was a serious issue.
Xuanhuang Village didn't currently have anything particularly valuable to offer. As for the techniques in the Sutra Pavilion, those were completely off-limits.
"Indeed," Yi Tianxing agreed.
"Mr. Jia has many treasures, but I may not have anything suitable to trade for them."
In truth, the exotic treasures Jia Chengxin held didn't compare to the stash Yi Tianxing had. He possessed over a thousand rare items, thanks to his fortune early on. Most weren't useful right now, but would be valuable in the future.
Even so, he wasn't eager to part with them.
Still, there were a few that greatly tempted him—like the Universal Printer and the Moonwell. They could prove vital to the village.
"Hehe, it depends on what you've got, Village Chief Yi," Jia Chengxin said.
"In this chaotic era, civilization has collapsed and order is gone. Gold and silver are useless. Trade is mostly barter now. Anything can be valued—even the corpse of a ferocious beast. And if you have materials harvested from beasts, all the better."
It was clear: gold and silver had lost all value. This world was fundamentally different from the old one, and its rules had changed.
"Materials from beasts… beast corpses?"
Yi Tianxing pondered deeply. So, even beast corpses and materials are valuable treasures. These past few days, we've been eating beast meat and piranha stew. The energy in that flesh has strengthened our people, pushing many into the ranks of cultivators. Clearly, beast flesh is excellent. So are beast materials. If we had blacksmiths, we could forge powerful weapons from them.
He also understood that if he took things out for valuation here, it would definitely be the lowest price—and the price would be set by Jia Chengxin. Whether it was high or low, he'd have no control.
After some thought, Yi Tianxing's hand flashed with light—and a pure white orb appeared.
"A Willpower Pearl? You have a Willpower Pearl!"
Jia Chengxin's eyes lit up the moment he saw it, a joyful expression flashing across his face. But he immediately suppressed it, the emotion disappearing so quickly that if Yi Tianxing hadn't been watching him closely, he might've thought he imagined it.
This alone told him enough about the pearl's true value.
With that, he calmed himself.
Yi Tianxing gently played with the snow-white Willpower Pearl between his fingers.
"I do have Willpower Pearls," he said with a smile. "But I only have a very limited number of them."
Negotiating with merchants was dangerous—one careless move could lead to a major loss.