Golden List Live: I Really Can't Hide Anymore!

Chapter 298: Laozi's Decision!

Laozi could choose between the two rewards without hesitation.

[Laozi: I choose the Nine-Pattern Black Iron Alchemy Furnace!]

For Laozi, this decision was not difficult. Although both options had their merits, the materials for refining medicinal pills were clearly not something he needed.

Even though he didn't particularly need another pill furnace—since he already possessed a superior one—having a spare was beneficial. Furthermore, the quality of this pill furnace was quite decent.

[Shennong: Saint Laozi, this pill furnace doesn't seem to have much utility for you. If possible, could I exchange it with you? I'm willing to offer other treasures in return.]

To Shennong, the Shennong Cauldron was more like a virtuous artifact, serving to suppress fortune rather than to refine medicinal pills.

Obtaining a dedicated pill furnace would be an incredible boon to him, greatly enhancing his capabilities.

However, ordinary pill furnaces weren't enough to catch his eye. The Shennong Cauldron surpassed the vast majority of pill furnaces, but this reward that Laozi received left him envious.

Everyone knew Laozi must already have a better pill furnace. As a saint, he likely didn't hold such rewards in high regard.

Moreover, Laozi's disciples didn't excel at alchemy, so he wouldn't pass the reward to them unless it was truly useful.

Thus, Shennong's request for an exchange was reasonable, unlike the unreasonable demands of Ancestor Minghe.

[Laozi: While this item isn't of great use to me, it is still an excellent pill furnace. Even if I keep it, it remains useful. I'm afraid I cannot trade it with you.]

[Shennong: That's a pity indeed!]

[Laozi: If you genuinely want to refine medicinal pills, you're welcome to borrow it from me at any time.]

[Shennong: Thank you, Saint Laozi!]

Since Laozi had promised that Shennong could borrow the pill furnace whenever needed, Shennong felt content. While he couldn't own the furnace, being able to use it was still satisfactory.

Moreover, even if Laozi agreed to an exchange, Shennong might not have enough treasures to trade for it. Compared to other powerful figures, Shennong's collection of treasures wasn't extensive.

The ranking rewards continued to be announced.

[Weapon List, 30th Place Reward: Resonant Melody Bamboo - Zhunti]

[Post-Heavenly Supreme Treasure: This item is crafted from a 99-section Resonant Melody Bamboo from the primordial wilderness. The holder can focus their mind, stabilize their will, and, when activated, mesmerize others!]

Although this treasure seemed powerful, it could only mesmerize beings below the level of Grand Supreme Golden Immortal. For those below that realm, it might work, but for others, it had limited utility.

For the Buddhist sect, while it appeared to be a good treasure, many of their divine techniques already dealt with such matters. This treasure offered no additional benefits, making it an awkward item to possess—neither highly desirable nor completely worthless.

Using this treasure required significant energy to activate and maintain, with no guarantee of success. Compared to divine techniques, it lacked subtlety.

In reality, the treasure's primary function was to ensure the user's mental stability; its other effects were secondary.

[Guanyin Bodhisattva: This item feels redundant. Strong individuals find it impractical, while weaker ones can't wield it. It's not ideal.]

[Manjushri Bodhisattva: Although it seems suitable for us, it would be extremely difficult to use effectively. Let's wait to see the second reward; if it's better, we can abandon this one.]

Even the Buddhist disciples were unimpressed, doubting its significance. It might only be useful during meditation, ensuring one's nature remained unaffected by inner demons.

The second reward was soon revealed.

[Weapon List, 30th Place Reward: Northern Azure Cloud Wood]

[Refining Material: The main trunk of the Northern Azure Cloud Wood can be used to craft Post-Heavenly Supreme Treasures.]

For Zhunti, this reward held even less appeal. As a saint, ordinary treasures were of no use to him unless they were exceedingly unique.

This refining material could only produce Post-Heavenly Supreme Treasures, which didn't interest him. Refining such a treasure would waste time, and his disciples weren't skilled in crafting weapons.

Upon seeing these rewards, Zhunti had a bad premonition. After reading their descriptions, he realized his luck had run out.

While the rewards looked decent, neither was truly useful to him or his disciples. Even if he obtained these items, they wouldn't significantly enhance anyone's strength.

When Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun received their rewards earlier, Zhunti had been envious. They not only acquired valuable treasures for themselves but could also share them with their disciples, boosting their power and helping them break through to the quasi-saint realm.

Unfortunately, Zhunti's lower ranking meant he couldn't access the top-tier rewards.

Faced with two underwhelming choices, Zhunti selected the first reward. At least it was ready for immediate use, unlike the second, which required crafting before it could be utilized.

While the second reward wasn't inherently bad, it didn't align with the preferences of Buddhist saints or disciples, who disliked investing time in crafting treasures.

Although frustrated by his poor luck, Zhunti dared not show his anger toward the Golden List. He could only suppress his feelings.

The first reward, though not particularly useful to him, could still be gifted to his disciples, offering some benefit to those with lower strength.