Inside the Treasure Pavilion, the space was much larger than it appeared from the outside.

The items for sale were dazzling: elixir pills, magical treasures, heavenly and earthly treasures, desolate beast corpses, and even demon race slaves.

Floors 1 to 3 were the ordinary sections, selling items mostly usable by those from Foundation Establishment to the Wheel Sea Realm.

Floors 4 to 6 offered goods for those from the Divine Bridge to the Dao Palace Realm.

Floors 7 to 9 catered to the Divine Ability to Great Saint Realm, showcasing premium items that were hard to find elsewhere, with prices that were exorbitantly high, some even requiring Divine Essence Stones for purchase.

On the Firmament Continent, Divine Essence Stones were a scarce resource, but that's a story for another time!

On the fourth floor, in the heavenly and earthly treasures section.

Chu Xiu held a Profound Grade Azure Spirit Grass in his hand, frowning in thought.

Chu Xiaoran was quite puzzled; she had been accompanying Chu Xiu for nearly two hours.

Throughout the journey, he had been playing with the items but hadn't purchased a single one.

Anyone unaware might think he was trying to comprehend some unparalleled divine ability from these things.

Of course, she had no idea what Chu Xiu was up to.

Chu Xiu was comparing prices.

Using high-grade Essence Stones as the unit of measurement.

Items of the same value in Essence Stones varied greatly when converted into Breakthrough Points.

For example.

A mundane weapon worth 50 high-grade Essence Stones converted into 2 Breakthrough Points.

A mundane spirit herb worth 50 high-grade Essence Stones converted into 10 Breakthrough Points.

A second-tier Vital Energy Pill worth 50 high-grade Essence Stones converted into 15 Breakthrough Points.

The disparity among these was not insignificant.

Why was there such a large difference?

Chu Xiu had a rough guess.

The concentration of vital energy contained in the items affected the amount of Breakthrough Points they could be exchanged for.

In the same tier, artifacts < heavenly and earthly treasures < elixir pills.

In this light.

What in this world contained the most concentrated vital energy?

It wasn't heavenly and earthly treasures, nor divine weapons, but living beings... those who could cultivate.

A hint of bloodlight flickered in the depths of Chu Xiu's long, deep eyes.

"What would happen if I exchanged human cultivators or demons with the System? How many Breakthrough Points would I gain..."

Beside him.

Chu Xiaoran, who had been secretly observing Chu Xiu, felt an inexplicable chill when she saw his gaze at that moment.

I actually felt a shiver from the gaze of someone at the Wheel Sea Realm.

Chu Xiaoran was stunned, lost in thought.

"System, is my idea feasible?"

【Wow, Host, you're truly a genius, thinking of something so cruel? As expected of a Heaven-Ordained Villain, triggering a System reward: Earth-Grade Flying Boat, Xuan Yin Shuttle.】

"Hmm?"

【The idea is wild, but unfortunately... you can't directly exchange living beings for Breakthrough Points.】

"Can't exchange directly?" Chu Xiu stroked his chin.

Suddenly, he laughed.

His smile was radiant.

【Host... please don't be like this, this System is frightened "shivering"】

"I remember thirty years ago, the Artifact God Sect once crafted a Heaven-Grade Artifact called 'Returning to Origin.'"

"It could forcibly absorb the life essence and Origin Force of a cultivator who had just died within a stick of incense, forming a pill-sized 'Essence Crystal.'"

"If I obtain a 'Returning to Origin,' and then..."

【Hiss... terrifying indeed!】

"Is it feasible?"

【Of course! Host, you're truly a talent! As expected of you!!】

Chu Xiu nodded slightly, his smile growing gentler.

With another path to strengthen himself, his mood was quite good.

He turned his head to look at the dazed Chu Xiaoran and said, "Junior Sister Chu."

"Ah, what are your orders, Senior Brother?"

Chu Xiaoran immediately snapped back to reality, instinctively straightening her back, making her already prominent figure even more outstanding.

"I want to buy elixir pills to restore vital energy and True Essence," Chu Xiu said calmly.

"Start with 15 million high-grade Essence Stones' worth."

???

Do you have a lot of questions, little friend?

Chu Xiaoran's lips parted slightly, clearly taken aback.

Why do you need so many elixirs to restore Origin Force? Planning to bathe in Vital Energy Liquid?

Though she thought this, she still took out a communication jade and gave the order.

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15 million high-grade Essence Stones was a significant transaction.

In no time.

The inner and outer disciples on each floor of the Treasure Pavilion, like diligent bees, began to consolidate the inventory information.

Chu Xiu, with his hands behind his back, strolled to the first floor.

Many who recognized him cast curious and suspicious glances.

Among them, those he had won Essence Stones from looked somewhat resentful.

"Really unlucky, running into this guy everywhere..."

"Isn't that the truth..."

Chu Xiu ignored everyone.

While waiting, with nothing better to do.

He wandered around the first floor.

When he stood by an unremarkable shelf.

Suddenly, he felt something.

A blood-red sword seal flashed briefly on his smooth, fair forehead.

He turned his head, his gaze locking onto a dusty, rust-stained bronze fragment at the bottom of the shelf.

This fragment looked extremely ordinary.

Like a piece that had fallen off some building.

Yet this unremarkable bronze fragment resonated with his Primal Sword Intent.

He crouched down, reached out, and picked up the bronze fragment.

Blowing off the dust on it.

On the surface, it appeared unremarkable.

But Chu Xiu's Heaven-Slaying Sword Intent felt as if it could barely be contained, ready to burst out at any moment!

As if this thing was extremely attractive to it.

"Junior Sister Chu, how many Essence Stones for this item? I'll buy it."

Chu Xiu toyed with the bronze fragment, speaking nonchalantly.

Chu Xiaoran was puzzled; could this item be special?

"It's a worthless trinket. If Senior Brother Chu likes it, just take it."

Chu Xiu flipped his hand, put away the bronze fragment, and tossed a pouch filled with a hundred high-grade Essence Stones to her.

"I don't like owing favors."

Chu Xiaoran reluctantly accepted the Essence Stones.

In her heart, she gained a bit more affection for this frivolous guy.

Soon...

The elixirs Chu Xiu purchased were ready at the Treasure Pavilion.

A total of 200,000 Vital Energy Pills worth 10 million high-grade Essence Stones.

10,000 Origin Power Pills worth 5 million high-grade Essence Stones.

After handing over the Essence Stones.

He stored the large pile of elixirs in his storage pouch.

Chu Xiu turned and left.

He intended to go back to enhance his cultivation base and study the bronze fragment.

"Senior Brother Chu..."

At this moment, Chu Xiaoran, who had accompanied him all the way, couldn't help but call out to him.

Chu Xiu slowly turned back, smiling as he asked, "Junior Sister Chu, is there something you need?"

Chu Xiaoran hesitated for a moment, biting her red lips, "There's something I'd like to ask Senior Brother Chu for help with."

"What is it? If it's too troublesome, don't mention it."

Hearing this, Chu Xiaoran felt a headache coming on.

She invited him to a private room on the second floor.

After Chu Xiu sat down, she personally poured him a cup of tea.

Only then did she sit down gracefully, looking at Chu Xiu, "Senior Brother, are you familiar with the Taisu Tower?"

"Of course I know~"

Chu Xiu nodded, "The Taisu Tower is the life-bound imperial artifact of Emperor Taisu, both offensive and defensive, containing countless small spaces within."

"After the Emperor passed away, it was placed on Taisu Peak."

"Not only is it the guardian treasure of our Taisu Holy Land, but it's also the best training ground for us disciples."

Chu Xiaoran nodded and said, "This time, the matter I want to ask Senior Brother for help with is related to the Taisu Tower."

"Senior Brother, do you know..."