In the storage bag of the demonic cultivator from the Abstruse Dark Sect, there was an unexpected pile of erotic items...

Fortunately, the three cultivators present were all men. If there had been any junior sisters or senior sisters around, it would have been incredibly awkward.

Righteous cultivators tend to have more conservative views.

Alaric Ye cleared his throat twice, "Brother Wang, you seem to know more about these things. Do you think we can sell them for some Spirit Stones?"

No matter what it was, its value was Alaric's main concern. After all, he was single and had no use for such items.

Elijah Wang chuckled, "Of course, I know a bit. Most of these are mundane items, but some are low-grade artifacts that can store Yin and Yang Qi. Altogether, they might be worth around a hundred Spirit Stones."

Righteous cultivators believe in controlling their desires and advocating for a clear mind and few desires, thinking it brings them closer to the Dao. Many powerful figures in their sects don't even have Dao Companions.

Demonic cultivators, on the other hand, believe that human nature includes desires and emotions, and that fulfilling these desires aligns with human nature. They indulge in pleasure and use any means to satisfy their desires. Their various techniques are often related to emotions and desires.

Because of these differing philosophies, righteous cultivators usually kill demonic cultivators on sight, regardless of whether they actually harm the world.

Elijah Wang continued, "However, these items are quite rare around here. I'll offer you a hundred and thirty Spirit Stones for the lot. What do you think, Brother Ye?"

Alaric's eyes lit up, "Great."

Soon, Elijah Wang stored all the erotic items in his Universe Bag and handed Alaric a hundred and thirty Spirit Stones.

With those items gone, the pile on the ground was significantly reduced.

There were still some bottles and jars, a mid-grade artifact pill furnace, over a dozen formation flags, three jade slips, and some mundane items that weren't worth much.

Alaric picked up the bottles and jars, placing them on the table and opening them one by one. Most were empty, but he found some poisonous pills, including hallucinogens, aphrodisiacs, and various other toxic pills.

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These pills were mostly low-grade, effective only against low-level Qi Refining cultivators, and worth some money but not much.

What surprised Alaric was finding five bottles of Gathering Qi Pills among the last few jars.

After storing the pills, Alaric carefully examined the mid-grade artifact pill furnace. It had bloodstains on the outside, indicating it had been used to refine many living creatures. When he opened the lid, a wave of murderous aura hit him, causing his expression to change.

"Because it has been used to kill too many creatures, this furnace has become a cursed object. Pills refined in it might carry this aura and cause inner demons if consumed. What a pity."

Without being able to use it for alchemy, it wouldn't fetch a good price.

Zachary Song remarked, "Brother Ye, you might not know, but some unique pills require such a furnace for refining. We righteous cultivators don't like killing, so these furnaces are rare and usually taken from demonic cultivators. This furnace can sell for more than a regular mid-grade one. I have a senior brother who is passionate about alchemy and would likely be interested."

Alaric's eyes brightened.

"Then take it to your senior brother. If he likes it and the price is right, sell it."

Alaric didn't know alchemy, and even if he learned, he wouldn't use a furnace filled with murderous aura.

Zachary nodded, "He will definitely like it."

Next, Alaric picked up the formation flags, twelve in total. Each was a low-grade artifact but cheaper to make. Each flag was worth about ten Spirit Stones.

Formation flags are used to harness the power of the five elements and set up simple formations, perfect for beginners not yet skilled in formations.

Experienced formation masters don't rely much on flags. To them, plants, trees, stones, rivers, and mountains can all be used to set up formations. Of course, high-grade flags can enhance the effect.

Alaric's residence was protected by a Mist Array, and during a mission, he had witnessed the terrifying power of an upgraded Mist Array.

Having flags alone wasn't enough; one needed a formation diagram to understand and set up the formation.

Formation diagrams, like pill recipes, are extremely valuable and rarely available. Acquiring one requires many contribution points.

Alaric picked up the three jade slips.

The slips were labeled "Mist Array Diagram," "Desire Fire Heart Technique," and "Gathering Qi Pill Recipe."

Alaric couldn't help but feel a bit pleased.

He had been worried about not having a formation diagram, and now he had one. While the Mist Array wasn't great for trapping enemies, it was excellent for self-defense. If he could learn it, he certainly wouldn't refuse.

The "Gathering Qi Pill Recipe" was self-explanatory. Learning it would allow him to mass-produce Gathering Qi Pills, essentially becoming a Spirit Stone production machine, highly valuable.

What puzzled the three was the "Desire Fire Heart Technique," an unmistakable demonic art. It required taking an aphrodisiac before cultivation, converting desire into the motivation to absorb Spiritual Qi, greatly accelerating the process.

If a cultivator could control their desires, their cultivation would be much more efficient. If not, and they didn't have a Dao Companion, it could lead to inner demons and death.

Elijah Wang scratched his head, conflicted.

"Ah, this... I feel like I can't control myself, but I have plenty of girlfriends. Should I laugh or cry?"

Zachary Song said calmly, "With a heart focused on the sword, no desires can invade. I think I can do it!"

Alaric frowned.

He didn't have a girlfriend... Taking fewer pills wouldn't reach the required amount to activate the technique... But a method to speed up cultivation was something he didn't want to give up.

"I'll ask Little White later if she has any suitable solutions," Alaric thought.

He then handed the "Desire Fire Heart Technique" jade slip to Zachary Song, who quickly memorized the technique. Next was Elijah Wang, who also memorized it in no time.

Both seemed eager to try it out.

Elijah Wang patted Zachary Song's shoulder, "Brother Song, if you can't hold out, send a spirit crane to notify me. I'll prepare a pure and chaste girlfriend for you, just in case. How about it?"

Zachary nodded, "No problem!"

With that, the two left, seemingly eager to test the "Desire Fire Heart Technique."

As for Alaric, being cautious as always, he wasn't in a hurry.

With two willing guinea pigs, it would be a waste not to let them experiment first. He planned to visit them in the evening to see their actual cultivation results before making any decisions.