Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Auction House

Auction.

After Lin Chang’an disguised himself and used the Breath Concealment Technique to hide his mana aura, he entered the auction hall.

“Li Huo Palace, or should I say the Huang family’s sect.”

As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in a private box, Lin Chang’an frowned secretly, looking at the information Shen Lie had gathered.

“Of the three Core Formation cultivators in Li Huo Palace, two are from the Huang family, and the other is weaker. Originally split from the Profound Yin Divine Sect, Li Huo Palace is rather a sect established by the Huang family absorbing part of the power…”

Only by understanding the internal structure of Li Huo Palace can one see that it is clearly the Huang family fortress.

“No wonder Huang Shaohai is so arrogant.”

Lin Chang’an frowned secretly. He hadn’t carefully investigated before because such a major sect was too distant from him.

“For the past hundred years, the disciples recruited by Li Huo Palace, talented female cultivators marry into the Huang family to continue the lineage, while male cultivators marry Huang family female cultivators to protect the sect…”

Only by summarizing this information can one realize how shocking the internal structure of Li Huo Palace is.

However, this Huang family is not merely parasitic, as they never hesitate to provide cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, elixirs, and heritages, so within the sect, the Huang family wins the disciples’ trust immensely.

The information clearly records that male cultivators marrying Huang family female cultivators have no restrictions, allowing you to choose any female cultivator.

“In the past century, those with merits have been allowed by the sect to establish families under its governance.”

At this moment, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but marvel, no wonder Li Huo Palace is so powerful, there is a reason behind their strength.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but think of Yun Yao and frowned secretly.

“It seems after reaching Foundation Establishment, Yun Yao has become elusive and has eliminated countless Tribulation Cultivators, her cultivation has already broken through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment.”

Just as Lin Chang’an was deep in thought, various cultivators arrived at the auction.

…

“Master Lu’s disciples have arrived!”

There was a cry of surprise in the hall, and many cultivators stood in respect, as Master Lu’s three disciples entered the auction hall.

Leading them was Wu Yan of the Fake Pill Realm, exuding a fierce aura, his Fake Pill Realm demeanor made numerous cultivators present calm their minds.

The second disciple, Su Miaoyin, dressed in Daoist attire, possessed remarkable beauty with a dignified expression, yet there was a trace of charm between her brows, her cultivation was at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

The third disciple, Song Tingfeng, remarkably handsome, wore a smile, also at Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm.

“These are Master Lu’s three disciples.”

In the auction hall, countless cultivators nodded secretly. Although they couldn’t witness Master Lu himself today, it was rumored that Master Lu would personally attend the final auction session.

The sides are occupied by cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Profound Sound Pavilion.

Strength determines position, and Master Lu’s status with the Profound Water Turtle is such that calling him the foremost Golden Core cultivator in Yue Kingdom would not be an exaggeration.

“Sister Su.”

From the direction of Li Huo Palace, Huang Tianxiao offered a slight smile and nodded to Master Lu’s daughter, prompting a frown and displeasure from Song Tingfeng.

The Immortal Cultivation Realm isn’t all about fighting blindly, and no one is a fool, any who could become a Dao Companion with Master Lu’s daughter would receive a hefty dowry.

After all, Master Lu didn’t have much of a lifespan left, over five hundred years of savings, plus a late-stage Tier Three Profound Water Turtle, even the Three Major Sects couldn’t help but covet them.

Even if all this fortune is given to his daughter, it doesn’t matter.

…

“Welcome, fellow Daoists and seniors, to Fengle Auction.”

As everyone took their seats, the auction began, and a white-haired old man at Foundation Establishment Stage came out with a face full of smiles, cupping his hands to everyone.

This person was a follower that Master Lu brought back, and his resounding voice left quite a few cultivators secretly alarmed.

“His cultivation must be at least mid-stage Foundation Establishment.”

In the box, Lin Chang’an was secretly alarmed. He couldn’t discern this elder’s cultivation, but judging from the aura, it shouldn’t have reached late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Yet such a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator was merely a follower.

It’s no wonder he’s the foremost loose cultivator in Yue Kingdom.

“The first item in this auction is an upper-grade Tier One elixir ’Qi Condensing Pill,’ greatly beneficial for late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to enhance their cultivation, and I won’t elaborate on its specific effects. Starting price…”

A late-stage Qi Refining female cultivator with a delicate appearance respectfully held up a tray for everyone to view.

“To start with an upper-grade Tier One elixir, they really are extravagant.”

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but marvel. When he was at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, obtaining such an elixir at late-stage Qi Refining was quite difficult.

But upon arriving at Celestial Profound City, it was so readily available.

Indeed, a puddle can’t compare to a lake.

Fengle Commerce was rumored to have been established by Master Lu while in the Demon Beast Abyss, and when he returned to his homeland Yue Kingdom, he also brought back quite a few followers.

As one item after another appeared at the auction, it elicited exclamations from many cultivators.

The lowest were top-grade magical artifacts, treasures of late-stage Tier One.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an in the box waited patiently. He had a clear goal, as right now these were just items for Qi Refining cultivators.

“I’ll bid eight hundred spirit stones!”

“I’ll bid nine hundred!”

Late-stage Qi Refining cultivators were red-faced with excitement as they looked at this sumptuous feast.

The first thing upon entering the auction was validating one’s capital; those with less than five hundred lower-grade spirit stones weren’t qualified to enter, otherwise the auction couldn’t accommodate the tens of thousands of loose cultivators outside.

And Foundation Establishment cultivators had no such need, each one had their own private box.

…

“Next up for auction is a spiritual artifact, also known as a top-grade magical artifact, the ’White Phosphorus Shield,’ a defensive magical artifact with a starting price of six hundred middle-grade spirit stones!”

As the auction entered its second half, Qi Refining stage cultivators could only watch, as all the items were being bid on solely by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

A plethora of top-grade magical artifacts had already appeared before, all of them late-stage Tier One treasures.

Meanwhile, inside his box, Lin Chang’an waited calmly with a clear target in mind. Having a top-grade defensive magical artifact even if it was slightly more expensive was understandable.

Lin Chang’an nodded secretly, not to be misled by the one-grade difference between top-grade and upper-grade magical artifacts, for in reality they were worlds apart.

The materials for crafting a top-grade magical artifact were already vastly different from an upper-grade one.

“The next item up for auction is a flying magical artifact crafted from the Ink Flood Dragon Fin and tail, among other rare materials. It is compact, nimble, and remarkably fast,” the elder at the auction’s podium announced with excitement, pointing to the artifact that was being presented:

“This magical artifact, created from precious materials like the Ink Flood Dragon’s fin and tail, is small, agile, and extremely fast.”

The old man on stage was visibly thrilled as he pointed to the artifact and shouted:

“The starting bid for this magical artifact, the flying needle class, is six hundred middle-grade spirit stones!”

“It’s seven hundred!”

“Seven hundred and fifty!”

Amid the exclamations, Lin Chang’an found himself tempted.

“If I had this artifact, even if I met a troublesome opponent, I could escape.”

But considering the spirit stones in his storage bag and his goals, Lin Chang’an ultimately decided to refrain.

It’s true that even with these flying magical artifacts, when facing a formidable opponent, one would use them for escape rather than for enhancing combat strength.

Yet for other cultivators, it was different, and each of them couldn’t resist temptation, exclaiming one by one. Even though all of them came as top-grade magical artifacts, the auction encompassed a wide range of treasures, including extremely refined and effective spiritual items — each piece was the culmination of countless resources.

After all, possessing a flying magical artifact meant enhancing one’s versatility in battle, but for Lin Chang’an at the moment, such an artifact was not as important as one that could enhance his combat strength.

However, the difference is obvious to other cultivators, as many view being with Master Lu’s daughter as a chance for great fortune and bounty.

After all, Master Lu does not have much lifespan left; just the wealth he built over his five hundred years of existence and his ownership of a late-stage Tier Three Profound Water Turtle — even the Three Major Sects were jealous.

Even if this entire wealth is given to his daughter, it is inconsequential to the rest.

Nevertheless, for other cultivators, this was not the case, as each one of them was eager for yet another top-grade artifact to go up for bidding.

“Welcome, fellow Daoists and seniors, to the Fengle Auction.”

As everyone took their seats and the auction commenced, a white-haired old man at the Foundation Establishment Stage entered the room with a broad smile, bowing to the crowd.

This man was an attendant brought back by Master Lu, his resonant voice echoed and left many cultivators secretly anxious.

“His cultivation must be at least mid-stage Foundation Establishment.”

Lin Chang’an, seated in his box, felt a pang of astonishment. He couldn’t discern the elder’s cultivation realm, but judging by his aura, it likely hadn’t reached late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Yet this powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator was merely an attendant.

No doubt he is the most formidable loose cultivator in Yue Kingdom.

“The first item of this auction is the Tier One Upper Grade Elixir ’Qi Condensing Pill,’ which greatly benefits late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in advancing their cultivation. I won’t say more about its functions, the starting price…”

A late-stage Qi Refining female cultivator, possessing a delicate appearance, respectfully presented a tray for everyone to observe.

“To start the auction with a Tier One Upper Grade elixir, they are really going all out.”

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but comment. Back when he was at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, he struggled to find such an elixir even after reaching the late-stage of Qi Refining.

Yet here in Celestial Profound City, it turns out to be so readily available.

Indeed, the scale of a place can make a world of difference.

As the auction proceeded with one item after another, the attendees expressed their amazement.

The lowest grade was a Top-grade Magical Artifact, a treasure at the late stage of Tier One.

Inside the box, Lin Chang’an waited patiently, having a clear goal — other items were merely for Qi Refining cultivators at the moment.

“I bid eight hundred spirit stones!”

“I bid nine hundred!”

Late-stage Qi Refining cultivators were flushed with excitement, riveted by this grand feast.

Just entering the auction requires capital verification; anyone with less than five hundred lower-grade spirit stones couldn’t enter, otherwise, this auction couldn’t accommodate the tens of thousands of loose cultivators outside.

And Foundation Establishment cultivators specifically dominated the bidding, as all items now were top-grade magical artifacts for late-stage tier one treasures.

“The defensive top-grade magical artifact is slightly more expensive, but that’s understandable.”

Lin Chang’an nodded quietly, recognizing that although there’s just a one-grade difference between top-grade and upper-grade magical artifacts, it was indeed vast.

The materials used to craft top-grade magical artifacts were already mixed with precious components, making them quite valuable.

“Now presenting a flying magical artifact made from the cherished materials of the Ink Flood Dragon fin and tail, vibrant and nimble, with exceptional speed—the ’Divine Wind Boat’.”

At this moment, the old man on stage appeared fully animated as he pointed to the artifact with a lively expression, exclaiming:

“This auction item’s starting price is six hundred middle-grade spirit stones!”

“This flying-type top-grade magical artifact, although slightly more expensive, is understandable.”

Lin Chang’an nodded quietly. The disparity in grade between top-grade and upper-grade magical artifacts was immense.

A flying magical artifact, especially one combining strength and maneuverability, even when facing a difficult opponent, means there’s always a way to escape.

Otherwise, sustaining Celestial Profound City in these hundred years without a top-tier magical artifact might prove to be problematic.

Master Lu might not have many years left, but stabilizing Celestial Profound City in this century is not a big problem for him.

Considering the spirit stones in his storage bag and his own objectives, Lin Chang’an ultimately decided to refrain.

However, to other cultivators, it was a different story, as one after another they gasped at the array of treasures fetching bids.

The next among the parade of treasures was the much-coveted spiritual artifact of which the starting price was six hundred middle-grade spirit stones — a defensive and highly desirable top-grade magical artifact.

Ultimately, under the gasps of everyone, another top-grade magical artifact was sold.

Among such equipment, the attack ones are the cheapest, but there are exceptions, such as if they are of a set type, then prices can be higher.

“The next item…”

For Lin Chang’an, upon hearing of a new batch of flying magical artifacts entering the auction, he had finally located his target.

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