Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Flying Needle Acquired

“Top-Grade Magical Artifact, Escape Shadow Needle, a set of thirteen pieces. There’s no need for me to introduce more; I’m sure everyone here is knowledgeable enough. The starting bid for this set of artifacts is eight hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones!”

Following the introduction by the auction elder, the cultivators present were all exclaiming in astonishment.

“Flying Needle class magical artifacts are not only universally acknowledged as the most difficult to refine, but they also place extreme demands on cultivators. Only those with strong Divine Sense can control them.”

“Eight hundred and thirty Middle Grade Spirit Stones!”

“Eight hundred and seventy Middle Grade Spirit Stones!”

As the bids were called out, Lin Chang’an, inside his private box, could not help but click his tongue in wonder, secretly amazed, yet he could only look on in admiration.

It wasn’t that he didn’t have enough Spirit Stones, but a complete set of Flying Needle Magical Artifacts wasn’t his first choice.

A single Flying Needle class artifact he could manage, but a set of them clearly required a level of cultivation he hadn’t yet achieved to manipulate them with ease.

“This Ancient Cultivation Technique is powerful, but it hasn’t significantly enhanced my Divine Sense. A set-type of artifact, for me right now, is too difficult to control.”

Lin Chang’an shook his head quietly; he estimated he would have to wait until he broke through to the Late-stage Foundation Establishment to control them skillfully.

Certain cultivation techniques that enhance Divine Sense, or treasures that increase Divine Sense, could also meet the usage requirements.

“However, seeing a set of Flying Needle Magical Treasures making an appearance and so many cultivators bidding furiously, one can glimpse the whole picture from a single instance. It’s clear how many powerful Foundation Establishment cultivators have come to Celestial Profound City this time.”

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but furrow his brow. After this auction ends, he decided he would return and cultivate diligently, waiting for the upheaval in Celestial Profound City to pass.

It’s still too dangerous outside right now, and his cultivation level is still somewhat weak.

“One thousand one hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones, sold!”

When the set of Flying Needle Magical Artifacts was sold, it caused a wave of astonishment among the crowd.

Flying Needle class artifacts and treasures are also called ’Yin Artifacts’ by cultivators, specifically countering Protective Spiritual Light.

As one top-grade artifact after another was auctioned, the scene was booming with excitement, and countless Qi Refining cultivators could only look on in admiration, their eyes blazing with the hope that one day they too could become Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Various Spiritual Artifacts made their appearances, whether for attack, defense, or support, with no shortage of them; three pieces of the Flying Needle class had already appeared.

However, they were all set-type artifacts, which made Lin Chang’an furrow his brow.

“A single-type Flying Needle artifact requires much less Divine Sense, and more importantly, it complements my spell ’Blood Spirit Spike,’ which is a one-hit kill type, so this type is the most suitable for me.”

Just then, the single-type Flying Needle artifact Lin Chang’an had long been anticipating finally appeared.

“Everyone, this is a single-type top-grade Flying Needle Magical Artifact, the ’Gilded Needle,’ forged from Golden Essence and other precious materials, with even greater power in countering Protective Spiritual Light. The starting bid is eight hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones!”

“Eight hundred and thirty!”

“Eight hundred and seventy Middle Grade Spirit Stones!” Lin Chang’an disguised as an old man spoke hoarsely, his gaze calmly directed at the auction venue.

Although the scene was lively, with so many top-grade magical artifacts, and many late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators likely aiming for the final Core Formation Spiritual Object.

As a result, it wasn’t as bustling as before.

Nevertheless, Flying Needle Magical Artifacts, which specifically counter Protective Spiritual Light, were still quite popular.

The price steadily rose, and after reaching nine hundred and fifty Spirit Stones, the bidding began to slow down, which let Lin Chang’an quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

He hadn’t expected that even after awakening his talent, there would come a day when he’d worry over Spirit Stones.

“One thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones!”

When Lin Chang’an’s hoarse voice bid, after many cultivators looked at each other and whispered among themselves, finally, no one else bid.

After all, those who had cultivated to late-stage Foundation Establishment generally had no shortage of top-grade artifacts, and this was only the first auction; most late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators still wanted to wait for the last one.

And those in the early and mid-stage Foundation Establishment, most lacked financial resources, and besides, Flying Needle artifacts, though powerful, were more suited for surprise attacks.

“One thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, sold!”

With the sound of a hammer sealing the deal, Lin Chang’an in his box revealed a smile. With two top-grade artifacts, his net worth among early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators was quite significant.

“But even if there are treasures next, there are no more Spirit Stones.”

Lin Chang’an shook his head. Actually, he was also interested in the Tier Two Alchemist’s legacy, which included alchemy insights and several Pill Formulas that were auctioned off before.

But considering that the urgent task was to enhance his strength, he decided to wait until his skills broke through before pursuing the Tier Two Alchemist’s legacy later.

From the secret exit at the back of the box, a maid from the Fengle Auction respectfully brought in the top-grade artifact.

Without any hesitation, Lin Chang’an tossed over a storage bag of one thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones and picked up the Flying Needle artifact to examine it closely.

“What a treasure.”

Observing the three-inch Gilded Needle carefully in his palm, Lin Chang’an displayed a satisfied expression.

The size of this top-grade artifact was just right.

“If I leave the auction now, I would instead be targeted outside by those with ulterior motives. It’s better to wait until the auction is over to go out.”

Being experienced, he naturally knew the thoughts of some Tribulation Cultivators.

Usually, after cultivators win their desired treasures, they would leave early, thinking they’ve done it seamlessly, not knowing that there are specialized Tribulation Cultivators outside watching them.

It’s not that these people were inexperienced; doing so might work at small auctions, but at such large auctions, it’s completely unnecessary.

“When the time comes to leave together, with so many people, who would know who.”

With a calm gaze, Lin Chang’an looked around through the box. Under the auction’s array concealment, even with a Spiritual Eye, only figures could be vaguely seen.

“It seems that if my Spiritual Eye level were higher, the auction’s array would lose effectiveness in front of my eyes.”

Lin Chang’an nodded quietly. The Li Huo Palace and the Profound Sound Pavilion, and even the major forces of Celestial Profound City could see them, but so many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

He merely purchased a top-grade artifact, which wouldn’t attract attention.

It’s not like it was a Core Formation Spiritual Object.

After acquiring his desired item, Lin Chang’an just took it as an eye-opener. With the appearance of one treasure after another, he was filled with emotion.

The grand finale of the first auction was unexpectedly a top-grade material for refining magical treasures, which caused a sensation among the crowd, and was finally purchased by the Li Huo Palace.

“This is the Myriad Herbs Scripture.”

At the end of the auction, as the organizer, they gifted a Jade Scroll to each Foundation Establishment cultivator who spent over a thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.

This Jade Scroll recorded the travel experiences and cultures of different countries by Master Lu of the Profound Turtle, as well as the medicinal herbs of various places.

Particularly rich were those from the Sea Abyss.

“I almost forgot that this Master Lu is indeed a genuine Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master.”

Looking at the Myriad Herbs Scripture in his hand, Lin Chang’an revealed a smile as if he had found a treasure.

After all, as a talent-reliant Pill Master, his foundation was lacking; having this Myriad Herbs Scripture could completely establish a solid foundation.

“This top-grade artifact was definitely a worthwhile purchase.”

Lin Chang’an was all smiles, having just managed to spend exactly one thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.

However, he also understood that the Myriad Herbs Scripture probably only recorded what’s on the surface, and some valuable ones wouldn’t be lightly given away.

“Tier Three Alchemist, late-stage Tier Three Spirit Pet, and being at the Golden Core Middle Stage himself.”

Counting everything, while Lin Chang’an admired that, he also felt some regret that this Master Lu had now reached over five hundred years, and his lifespan might not last a hundred years.

At the same time, he was somewhat relieved; although Master Lu was on the decline, he could at least protect Celestial Profound City for nearly a hundred more years.

“I hope Master Lu has enough time left for me to cultivate to late-stage Foundation Establishment.”

Lin Chang’an nodded quietly. His requirements weren’t high. With Celestial Profound City as a backing, it just needed to hold until he was ready to undergo Core Formation.

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