On the path of cultivation, resource exchange is commonplace. Many cultivators possess idle treasures, or unused cultivation techniques, pills, and materials. Being able to trade here for what they need is naturally something they eagerly anticipate.
"I have a few bottles of pills I don't need anymore. I'd like to exchange them for some body-tempering powder to refine my physical body!"
"I have a low-grade Xuan-level longsword, recently forged and unused. I'd like to exchange it for a Heart-Protecting Mirror suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators!"
Discussions rose and fell as everyone sprang into action. Some took out unused pills and magical artifacts from their storage bags, while others brought out unused cultivation techniques and materials, placing them on the table. They chatted and negotiated, instantly creating a lively atmosphere, even more enthusiastic than when they had previously discussed ascending the Heavenly Ladder.
Some traded pills for body-tempering materials, some exchanged magical artifacts for cultivation manuals, and others used spirit stones to purchase urgently needed treasures. Everyone got what they needed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Jiang Lijuan also took out several bottles of pills she didn't need and traded them with a cultivator for some spiritual herbs for cultivation.
In a corner, Lin Hao watched the lively scene of the trading, silently pondering.
Although the *Diamond Body Refining Technique* in his hand was a high-grade Xuan-level body refining technique, extremely precious, he had practiced it diligently for over a year but still hadn't mastered it. Keeping it would only be a waste of his opportunity.
It would be better to trade it for some low-grade spirit stones, which would supplement his cultivation needs.
Having made up his mind, Lin Hao slowly stood up and took out an ancient silk
book from his storage bag. On the cover of the book were five powerful characters—*Diamond Body Refining Technique*. The book was surrounded by a faint spiritual aura, subtly exuding the pressure of a high-grade Xuan-level cultivation technique.
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He placed the silk scroll on the table and said clearly, "Fellow disciples, I have a high-grade Xuan-level body-refining technique here, the *Diamond Body Refining Manual*, a gift from my father. However, due to my limited aptitude, I have practiced diligently for over a year without even mastering it. Today, I'm offering it for trade."
"Senior Brother Lin, what do you wish to exchange for?"
"Pills, or a cultivation technique?"
"Senior Brother Lin, I'll trade with you!"
Hearing Lin Hao's words, the many cultivators immediately became interested.
After all, this was a high-grade Xuan-level body-refining technique.
If they could cultivate it, their strength would definitely increase significantly.
"I don't need the technique, I only need 20,000 spirit stones!" Lin Hao said.
"What, 20,000 spirit stones?"
"Senior Brother Lin, isn't 20,000 spirit stones too much?"
As soon as Lin Hao finished speaking, everyone stopped in their tracks.
After all, they were just ordinary cultivators, with very limited cultivation resources.
It was impossible for them to come up with 20,000 spirit stones all at once.
Furthermore, this Vajra Body Refining Technique is extremely difficult to cultivate.
Spending 20,000 spirit stones to buy the technique would likely be a complete waste.
Lin Hao watched the crowd leave, a bitter expression on his face, but he wasn't surprised.
He had already anticipated that selling this difficult-to-learn body refining technique for 20,000 spirit stones wouldn't be easy, but he still felt a bit unwilling.
He was very clear about the power of this body refining technique, but he lacked the aptitude to unleash its full potential.
Li Hu, seated at the other table, merely glanced at Lin Hao upon hearing his words. His gaze swept over the "Diamond Body Refining Technique" before shifting away, his face expressionless, showing no intention of making a deal.
In Li Hu's view, this body refining technique, no matter how valuable, was utterly useless.
After all, his sole aim was to possess Hu Nan's body. Successfully possessing him would grant him ancient divine abilities, far superior to this body refining technique.
Moreover, this useless technique required 20,000 spirit stones.
Far away in the spirit stone mine, Qin Changsheng's eyes flashed with delight.
20,000 spirit stones would be a fortune for others.
But for Qin Changsheng, it was nothing.
He only needed to mine in the spirit stone mine for a little over ten days to obtain 20,000 spirit stones.
And the "Diamond Body Refining Technique" could significantly enhance his strength.
Thinking this, Qin Changsheng relayed the order to seize the secret manual.
Hu Nan, who had been sitting at the table, stood up and walked towards Lin Hao after receiving Qin Changsheng's order.
Lin Hao glanced at Hu Nan approaching, merely snorted coldly, and showed no intention of acknowledging him.
"Senior Brother Lin, will you sell this 'Diamond Body Refining Technique' for 15,000 low-grade spirit stones?" Hu Nan asked.
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao abruptly looked up, his brow furrowing slightly.
He initially didn't want to deal with Hu Nan, after all, they had a grudge, and their relationship was extremely poor.
However, he had been diligently studying the "Diamond Body Refining Technique" for over a year without even mastering it; keeping it would only be a waste of opportunity, utterly useless.
It would be better to sell it to Hu Nan, obtaining 15,000 spirit stones to supplement his cultivation needs.
Besides, Hu Nan's talent was far inferior to his.
Buying it would only be a waste of spirit stones for Hu Nan.
This way, he could get his revenge on Hu Nan.
"Alright, Junior Brother Hu, since you're willing to pay 15,000 spirit stones, I'll sell it to you!" Lin Hao stood up with a smile.
Hu Nan nodded slightly, without saying anything more. With a thought, he took out a heavy storage bag from his storage space and handed it to Lin Hao.
"There are 15,000 low-grade spirit stones inside. Please count them."
Lin Hao quickly took the storage bag and began counting.
After a moment, he cupped his hands in a salute to Hu Nan: "The number of spirit stones is just right! This 'Diamond Body Refining Technique' is yours from now on."
As he spoke, he picked up the "Diamond Body Refining Technique" from the table and handed it to Hu Nan.
Lin Hao was also very pleased with himself.
Because he believed that Hu Nan had no chance of successfully cultivating the "Diamond Body Refining Technique."
After all, even a prodigy like him hadn't even grasped the basics after a year of cultivation.
With Hu Nan's talent, success was even less likely.
Li Hu had been closely watching Hu Nan's actions.
Initially, Li Hu didn't take Hu Nan's purchase of the manual seriously.
But the moment Lin Hao counted the spirit stones, and their faint aura began to emanate, Li Hu's brow furrowed slightly.
Because Li Hu discovered that the aura of these spirit stones seemed exactly the same as that of the spirit stones in his Danxia spirit stone mine.
However, Li Hu's brow quickly relaxed.
After all, their Danxia spirit stone mine had to hand over a large number of spirit stones to the sect every year.
The spirit stones in Hu Nan's hands were likely the ones handed over to the authorities.
Moreover, the defenses of his Danxia spirit stone mine were extremely strong; it was impossible for any cultivator to steal spirit stones from within.
...
A hidden mine shaft deep within the Danxia spirit stone mine.
Qin Changsheng took out the ancient-looking *Diamond Body Refining Technique* from his storage space.
Qin Changsheng eagerly opened it and began studying its cultivation methods.
The cultivation methods of the *Diamond Body Refining Technique* were extremely obscure. Every movement, every trajectory of spiritual energy circulation, had strict requirements. Even the slightest deviation would damage the meridians or even backfire.
Qin Changsheng clearly remembered Lin Hao saying that without talent, even after more than ten years of cultivation, it would be impossible to even begin to grasp the basics.
But Qin Changsheng felt no fear, because he possessed golden-level body refining techniques.
Qin Changsheng took a deep breath, memorizing the introductory methods of the *Diamond Body Refining Technique*. He then slowly circulated the technique, channeling his spiritual energy and, in conjunction with the power of the [Body Refining] attribute, began to temper his physical body according to the technique's requirements.
The power of the [Body Refining] attribute instantly swept through his body. A pure and profound warm current flowed along his meridians to his limbs and bones, nourishing every inch of his muscles and skin. His originally hardened body became increasingly resilient under the nourishment of this warm current.
During the cultivation process, Qin Changsheng performed each precise and difficult movement according to the technique's requirements. Each movement required extreme strength and precise control of spiritual energy. Even with the [Body Refining] attribute's support, the initial stages still consumed a significant amount of his spiritual energy and mental focus.
But he did not stop. He immersed himself in body refining day and night. Within the mine, only the steady sound of his breathing and the subtle hum of his spiritual energy circulating could be heard.
On the first day, Qin Changsheng familiarized himself with the cultivation technique's trajectory. With the help of the [Body Refinement] attribute, he gained initial control over the coordination of his physical body and spiritual energy, overcoming the first hurdle in mastering the technique. His body gradually adapted to the intensity of the Body Refinement technique, and the slight fatigue from mining and cultivation quietly dissipated under the nourishment of the attribute's power.
On the second day, Qin Changsheng's cultivation became increasingly smooth. The "physical nourishment" and "accelerated spiritual energy absorption" characteristics of the [Body Refinement] attribute were fully utilized. His speed of absorbing spiritual energy from spirit stones increased significantly, his spiritual energy circulation became smoother, every body refinement movement became more precise, and the strength of his physical body improved imperceptibly.
On the morning of the third day, as the first faint ray of spiritual light seeped through the cracks in the mine, the golden light surrounding Qin Changsheng suddenly surged, and an even more powerful physical pressure swept out.
Qin Changsheng abruptly opened his eyes, a flash of wild joy in them, and the spiritual energy around him fluctuated violently.
With the blessing of the golden body-refining technique, he successfully cultivated the *Diamond Body Refining Technique* to the entry level in just three days!
"I've entered the entry level!" Qin Changsheng's eyes were filled with joy.
He raised his hand, clenched his fist, and a powerful force gathered in his palm. He gently punched the rock wall beside him. With a muffled "bang," a deep fist-shaped imprint was instantly punched into the rock wall, sending fragments of rock flying. Yet, his fist felt no pain whatsoever, not even a scratch.
At the same time, Qin Changsheng recalled that Lin Hao had painstakingly cultivated for over a year, exhausting his efforts, yet still failed to grasp the basics.
Meanwhile, he, with the blessing of the [Body Refinement] attribute, easily broke through this barrier in just three days. The difference between them was like heaven and earth.
This was the heaven-defying power of the golden attribute, and his greatest reliance on his path of cultivation.
Qin Changsheng slowly stood up, stretched his limbs, and clearly felt the changes in his physical body.
His already powerful body, thanks to the [Body Refinement] attribute, had increased significantly in strength after cultivating the *Diamond Body Refinement Technique*. His bones and tendons had become even harder, his muscles even more solid, and his meridians even wider.
Even without circulating spiritual energy, he could easily withstand a full-force attack from a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.
He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy within his body was becoming increasingly compatible with his physical form, and the fundamental characteristics of the [Body Refinement] attribute, enhanced by the Body Refinement Technique, were becoming even more pronounced.
"It's time to go to Qingyun Sect!" Qin Changsheng's gaze turned towards the direction of Qingyun Sect.
Qin Changsheng's trip to Qingyun Sect was to check if there were any fragments of the Heavenly Dao on the Heavenly Ladder.
Then he would test the strength of the Heavenly Ladder.
Whether he had a chance to reach the top of the Heavenly Ladder.
Finally, he would search within Qingyun Sect for any treasures needed to refine a natal magic weapon.