This pavilion had three stories, radiating light in all directions, clearly visible even from a distance.
What made Meng Hao decide to enter was that mostly cultivators of the sixth level of Qi Condensation came and went here. He even saw cultivators who had reached the eighth and ninth levels of Qi Condensation.
Furthermore, the name of this pavilion also caught his attention.
"Hundred Treasures Pavilion."
Many details were carved into the pavilion using various precious materials, and most of the items inside were made of jade.
As soon as he stepped inside, Meng Hao felt a wave of pressure wash over him. All around were square compartments emitting multicolored light.
Each compartment held a precious, unique item, from flying swords and elixirs to treasure pearls and fan banners.
There weren't many cultivators here, and the space was relatively quiet.
Currently, about four or five people were standing scattered around.
Beside each cultivator, a woman in a pale pink long dress followed, softly answering any questions or doubts that arose.
Most of the things here didn't surprise Meng Hao. What truly shocked him was a large alchemy furnace next to the stairs leading to the second floor.
This alchemy furnace emitted a swirling, hazy smoke. An elderly cultivator in a blue robe, with an expressionless face, sat cross-legged on top of it.
His eyes were tightly closed, as if he were slowly breathing.
A powerful pressure emanated from him, though it had been greatly restrained.
"A Foundation Establishment cultivator!"
Meng Hao's eyes contracted sharply.
From this cultivator's body, he felt an aura similar to the one emanating from Elder Ouyang previously, and immediately deduced this person's cultivation level.
Up until now, reaching Foundation Establishment was still something very distant for him.
"I wonder if I can ever reach Foundation Establishment in this lifetime!"
Having experienced many things in the Reliance Sect, Meng Hao already harbored the desire to become a powerful expert. Though he had to bow his head to others now, a firm fighting spirit always burned in his heart.
"I cultivate the Grand Spirit Scripture – Qi Condensation Scroll. Once I reach Foundation Establishment, I can achieve Flawless Foundation Establishment, becoming a strong expert among Foundation Establishment cultivators."
Meng Hao pondered, then shook his head and let out a long sigh.
Beside him, a girl in a pale pink dress approached, a smile on her lips, her figure very alluring.
As she neared Meng Hao, the girl bowed low, her loose robe falling open to reveal her fair chest.
"Does Dao Brother need any assistance from this little sister?"
Meng Hao's face flushed, and his gaze shifted away, not daring to look directly.
His heart pounded for a moment.
He had been in the Reliance Sect for three years, and besides Senior Sister Xu, he hadn't interacted with any other female cultivators. He had certainly never experienced a scene like this before.
"Can you introduce the various elixirs in the jade slip to me?"
Meng Hao cleared his throat, then spoke slowly.
This woman was not very old, but she had abundant experience in social interactions. With a glance, she knew Meng Hao was a struggling cultivator, yet he exuded something interesting and endearing.
Over the years, she had met many people, but not many like Meng Hao.
At this moment, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her trembling shoulders further revealing her charm.
She deliberately moved a little closer to Meng Hao, her personal fragrance wafting directly into his nose.
The fragrance carried by the wind made Meng Hao's face even redder, but his eyes held no trace of impropriety, remaining very pure.
He wasn't a lecher by nature; it was just that he had never encountered a woman like this before, and he was momentarily embarrassed.
"This isn't difficult. Please follow me, Daoist Brother." The girl winked slightly, finding Meng Hao's bashful demeanor even more adorable.
She turned to lead the way, her slender waist accentuating the alluring curve of her hips, making Meng Hao's heart pound.
He gave a wry smile, coughed a few times, and then quickly followed the girl.
"These are three simplified pill scrolls introducing most of the elixirs available in this Zhao State."
The woman led Meng Hao to a square compartment, inside which was a white tray holding three jade slips.
Seeing Meng Hao about to reach out for them, the woman smiled and said, "Daoist Brother cannot look at them. You can only open them after purchasing."
"Each jade slip costs one hundred spirit stones."
She smiled beautifully, two adorable dimples appearing on her cheeks. The more she looked at Meng Hao, the more she found this scholar-like man endearing.
Meng Hao composed himself, his mind focused, as he contemplatively gazed at the three jade slips, secretly sighing that they were indeed expensive.
"Daoist Brother, would you like to take a closer look?" After a moment, Meng Hao finally asked. His main purpose in coming here was to buy this item, so he gritted his teeth and asked.
"Of course! Daoist Brother, follow me over here." The woman's eyes widened. She led Meng Hao to a corner further inside and pointed to a jade slip placed in another square compartment. Several faint cracks appeared on the jade slip.
"This item is not a damaged jade slip, but an ancient jade slip, recording many types of elixirs from the Southern Domain, and also records of various poisonous pills and their antidotes."
"This jade slip also has a very vivid imprint, but it has suffered some cracks and can only be observed a few more times before it self-destructs."
Meng Hao's spirit was stirred as he listened to the woman speak. He didn't need something that could be used forever; he only needed to solve the immediate problem.
"If Daoist Brother doesn't mind, you can purchase it for just two hundred spirit stones." One must know that if this jade slip hadn't been cracked, its value would have reached a thousand spirit stones.
The woman said with a bright smile, moving a little closer to Meng Hao, and asked softly, "If Daoist Brother truly fancies this item, I can help you buy it at a cheaper price. I just wonder how you will thank me?"