Chapter 1996: Chapter 72: Treasure Gambling
"Did you sense the fragment of the Land-Parting Staff?"
Upon hearing Yu Wuheng’s words, Wang Ba was slightly surprised.
As far as he knew, the Land-Parting Staff had already been fused with one fragment, possessing as many as twenty-two innate Cloud Bans, which made it a High-Grade Innate Dao Treasure. Yet now, it was sensed that the fragment is here.
"This Land-Parting Staff... If it were in complete condition, would it be a top-grade innate treasure?"
Thinking of this, ripples stirred in Wang Ba’s heart.
Although innate Dao Treasures are not judged solely by rank, even the treasury of the Red Sky Palace does not contain any High-Grade or top-grade innate treasures.
Even in the stores that just offered innate Dao Treasures, there was no sign of any above middle-grade. Though he did not know much, it was evident how rare high-grade innate treasures were.
With thoughts churning in his mind, he learned from Yu Wuheng the location of that Land-Parting Staff fragment, and soon engaged in conversation with the Corpse-digging Ghost King, asking seemingly unintentionally:
"Why hasn’t there been any High Grade Innate Dao Treasure for sale here?"
"High grade?"
The Corpse-digging Ghost King hesitated, then shook his head and said:
"High Grade Innate Dao Treasures are rarely unearthed except in naturally occurring Realm Embryos. Although the Sea of Chaos Realm is vast, over the years, numerous cultivators have scoured it extensively. Even the wild Realm Embryos have mostly been opened. These shops are selling ordinary wares cultivated by the cultivators themselves, and even middle-grade ones are rare, counting as treasures that anchor the store. Naturally, there is no sight of High Grade Innate Dao Treasures."
However, he quickly changed the subject:
"Of course, this Sea Market is full of hidden talents. Within the Sea of Chaos Realm, no faction can match the variety of goods here. Whether useful or not, common or rare, almost everything can be seen here. In many old stores, treasures accumulated over countless years are present. Top-grade innate treasures might not be available, but with connections, High Grade Innate Dao Treasures can indeed be seen."
Wang Ba raised an eyebrow:
"Connections are needed?"
The others listened as if enjoying a story.
The Corpse-digging Ghost King nodded:
"Of course, those available outside are mostly common items. They’re meant for smaller factions to consume. Truly high-end items have high viewing thresholds, starting with at least Class V Dao Domain. Whether in bidding or bartering, only those at the same stage have the capability."
Wang Ba nodded, which reminded him of years ago when he was a Foundation Building Cultivator, setting similar thresholds with a friend for the Changyi Society.
After some thought, he suddenly asked:
"Do you have such connections?"
Upon hearing this, the Corpse-digging Ghost King couldn’t help but show a proud expression:
"Wang Bing may not be talented, but I do have several old friends with connections."
At this moment, the Vine Grinding Ghost King suddenly reminded in a low voice:
"Mountain Lord, let’s not forget the reason we came here."
Wang Ba nodded and said with a smile:
"Rest assured, I’m merely curious... By the way, what is the approximate price for a High Grade Innate Dao Treasure?"
"Price?"
The Corpse-digging Ghost King hesitated, his tone somewhat uncertain:
"At least it would take ten million tokens?"
Wang Ba raised his eyebrows slightly.
Ten thousand tokens is the cheapest price for a lower-grade innate Dao Treasure, so ten million tokens make a hundred pieces. The price for High Grade Innate Dao Treasures seems not much higher than he imagined.
Just then, a clear voice beside them laughed lightly:
"Ten million tokens can’t buy a High Grade Dao Treasure."
The Corpse-digging Ghost King’s face became awkward, showing anger as he glanced over.
Wang Ba and the others couldn’t help but turn towards the voice.
They saw a child with fair complexion and proper features in yellow, looking at them with a smile.
Before the Corpse-digging Ghost King could speak, he raised his small pink hand and saluted, speaking apologetically:
"I heard this Taoist Brother talk about the price of innate Dao Treasures, and couldn’t resist interrupting. I hope you forgive me."
This courtesy made the Corpse-digging Ghost King somewhat displeased, but he couldn’t act out, so he coldly snorted.
The Vine Grinding Ghost King quickly smiled and came forward with a greeting:
"No harm done, it’s always good to know more information when outside."
"Ashamed, it’s my lack of cultivating heart."
The child in yellow appeared extremely humble, which did not lead to any annoyance.
Wang Ba spoke softly at this time:
"May I ask, Taoist Brother, what is the market for a regular High Grade Innate Dao Treasure?"
The child in yellow calmly glanced at Wang Ba and others’ positioning, his voice clear:
"Actually, what the Taoist Friend said earlier would have been correct many years ago. However, as times change, this Taoist Friend might have not been here for a long time and is not aware of the current market."
Upon hearing this, the Corpse-digging Ghost King’s expression improved slightly, and he coughed, adding:
"It’s been a few thousand years since I’ve been here."
The child in yellow then laughed:
"Nowadays, ten million tokens can’t buy a High Grade Innate Dao Treasure, unless it’s utterly worthless. Otherwise, even Dao Treasures with twenty-eight innate Cloud Bans start at least at ten million tokens. But no one’s selling it as such."
"Generally, it’s through bartering. As I know, during the last Sea Market opening, there were eight verified trades of High Grade Innate Dao Treasures, more than in previous times. These innate Dao Treasures were either gambled from treasure opening or obtained from within this Sea Market..."
He spoke casually, but his expertise on the data was convincing.