Chapter 316: Chapter 201: Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl (Part 2)

The strange thing was that the aura of this Magical Artifact fluctuated between high and low, making it difficult to ascertain its level, as if its spiritual energy was unstable.

Others couldn’t see through it, but this small issue was naturally not a problem for Li Mu. With his innate ability to Recognize Ten Thousand Spirits, he scanned this string of Buddha Beads directly, feeling that there was something unusual about them.

Especially the attitude of Wan Ling Daoist towards him also made him feel odd, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on what was strange.

However, after seeing this string of Buddha Beads and gaining information through the Celestial Divine Techniques – Recognize Ten Thousand Spirits, Li Mu suddenly understood.

[Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl]

[Grade: Tier Six Spiritual Treasure]

[Attributes: Treasure-seeking, full of spiritual energy, confounding aura.]

[Status: Damaged spiritual energy, intermittently out of control.]

[The Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl is a Treasure-Seeking Spiritual Artifact refined from the bones of a Tier Six precious Devouring Beast, a Tier Seven Purple Meteorite Crystal Stone, and the Spirit Seeking Stone, infusing it with the Essence Soul of the Devouring Beast. It can detect any Spiritual Treasure within a thousand-foot radius, whether stored within a Magical Treasure or carried on the person. The Spirit Pearl can discover and guide the Artifact Master on who exactly carries a valuable treasure. Usually, it can conceal the aura of spiritual treasures carried externally. However, after ages of existence, its spiritual energy has deteriorated, and it can no longer be controlled satisfactorily. It must be refined again with the Tier Seven Purple Meteorite Crystal Stone and Spirit Seeking Stone to restore it to normal.]

No wonder. I was wondering why the Wan Ling Daoist was so enthusiastic towards me.

He found out I had a precious treasure through this Tier Six Spiritual Treasure and approached me with ulterior motives?

Humph!

If it weren’t for my innate divine ability to Recognize Ten Thousand Spirits, I might have fallen into his trap.

However, this Treasure-Seeking Spirit Pearl is indeed a great treasure, and it’s a waste for such a gem to fall into this person’s hands.

Since the other party harbors ill intentions, Li Mu doesn’t mind a little under-the-table retaliaion himself.

Li Mu’s thoughts whirled as he looked at Wan Ling Daoist, yet his expression remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

“Alchemist Jiang, welcome, haha, please have a seat inside later.”

“Patriarch Hong, you’ve come too. Please wait a moment; the reception will arrange seats for everyone shortly. My apologies.”

Lin Baoqing passed through the reception area, where many cultivators stood up to engage in friendly exchanges.

However, he didn’t stop; exchanging a few words with others, he continued towards the auction hall until he happened to see Li Mu sitting alone, drinking wine without acknowledging anyone, which made him stop abruptly.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang, haha, welcome.”

Lin Baoqing stopped only once, enthusiastically approaching and entering the reception area to come before Li Mu.

This move surprised everyone around.

“Hmm, Shopkeeper Lin, you do your thing!”

Li Mu remained seated, continuing to savor his wine, maintaining a demeanor of keeping others at bay.

Lin Baoqing didn’t show any embarrassment and nodded.

“Fellow Daoist Zhang, then I shan’t disturb you. I’ll immediately arrange your seating.” Lin Baoqing, still smiling kindly, turned and nodded at the people around him in greeting before moving towards the auction hall once more.

Those nearby were full of wonder, their eyes gathering on Li Mu.

“Wan Ling, who is this person, such that Shopkeeper Lin is so attentive to him?” asked Qing He True Monarch, privately exchanging with Wan Ling Daoist.

Wan Ling Daoist was also puzzled; the attitude of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Shopkeeper Lin Baoqing towards Li Mu was as respectful as towards those Divinity Transformation Realm powerhouses.

“I’m not familiar with Fellow Daoist Zhang, nor do I know his identity,” Wan Ling Daoist replied honestly through a whispered transmission.

The people at the table exchanged secretly, but none could guess Li Mu’s identity.

Initially indifferent, Biyun Immortal Monarch, who was previously aloof, took the opportunity to ask Li Mu, “Fellow Daoist Zhang, you seem to have a good rapport with Shopkeeper Lin?”

Knowing the other was probing, Li Mu wouldn’t give his real identity, casually fabricating one, “I am an Alchemist, and previously Shopkeeper Lin needed alchemy services, thus we formed a little friendship.”

“Is that so, Fellow Daoist Zhang, you’re an Alchemy Master!” Qing He True Monarch nodded understandingly.

Learning of Li Mu’s identity, the attitudes of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs at the table changed instantly, their faces quickly wearing warm smiles.

After all, both Alchemists and Artifact Refiners and Talisman Masters are respected in the Cultivation Realm, wherever they may go.

Regardless of whether it’s alchemy or artifact refining, both are profoundly complex, and without talent, forced study often yields no high achievements, potentially wasting time on cultivation, leaving lifelong regret.

For this reason, whether within a sect or outside, Alchemists are revered wherever they go, and many seek to form good relations with them.

Wan Ling Daoist furrowed his brow and asked Li Mu probingly, “Fellow Daoist Zhang, what Tier Alchemist are you?”

Li Mu replied nonchalantly, looking at Wan Ling Daoist, his face unflushed, and heart calm, “Tier Four Alchemist.”

“Tier Four Alchemy Master?”

At this, not only was Wan Ling Daoist surprised, everyone eavesdropping was equally shocked.

Even a Tier Three Alchemy Master is respected wherever they go, with many factions currying favor; a Tier Four Alchemist goes without saying—within a sect, they are at Elder Level.

Thus, Qing He True Monarch and the others at the table changed their demeanor, engaging in friendly conversation with Li Mu, seeking camaraderie.

Wan Ling Daoist was shocked, but unlike others, he soon regained his composure. Although Tier Four Alchemists hold extraordinary status, in the talent-filled Central Continent, they are not so dazzling; there are many Tier Four Alchemists there.

But in other Spirit Realms, a Tier Four Alchemy Master seems much more precious.

A Tier Four Alchemy Master possessing a significant treasure surely also carries substantial Tier Four Elixirs, many Spirit Grasses, Spirit Medicines, and Spirit Stones, thus killing him would mean an enormous gain.

A Tier Four Alchemy Master’s wealth rivals that of dozens of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, even Venerable Divinity Transformations.

Wan Ling Daoist’s eyes flashed with a hint of greed, a fire of envy burning in his heart, firm in his decision that this man must die!

Li Mu glanced at Wan Ling Daoist, inwardly vigilant, though his face was calm and imperturbable.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind—who will have the last laugh is yet unknown.

With Lin Baoqing’s arrival, it indicated that most guests had arrived, signaling the auction was about to begin.

Wan’Er hurried over, returning the token to Li Mu, her cheeks red, respectfully saying, “Senior, Wan’Er will lead you to your seat.”

“Hmm!” Li Mu nodded slightly, cupping hands in farewell to those at the table, and followed Wan’Er into the auction hall.

Passing through the splendidly gilded corridor into the grand hall, it could accommodate hundreds of spectators, lavishly decorated, with gold as the main theme, even the seats were intricately carved Tier Four Vine Cloud Chairs.

However, the seating area was currently vacant, and just as Li Mo was wondering, Wan’Er led Li Mu up another set of stairs, ascending to the VIP seats.

The VIP area consisted of compartments, exquisitely and luxuriously furnished, with array formations to block others’ divine senses from spying.

Inside were laid out Spirit Wine, Spirit Fruits, and various desserts, service lavish and attentive beyond compare.

“This!”

Li Mu raised an eyebrow; his Early Stage of Nascent Soul status could not possibly entitle him to such a prestigious VIP seat.

“Senior, the Room Number Seven was arranged by Shopkeeper Lin as your auction room. Every time you bid, just enter the amount on the token,” Wan’Er replied playfully.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu realized that Lin Baoqing had likely uncovered his identity.

The possession of the Tier Six Soul-Devouring Spear, the Lifebound Magical Artifact of the Nine Nether Demon Venerable, on him, made it impossible not to reveal his identity.

The battle between the Spirit Taming Sect and Nine Demons Sect was already widely known, with Si Ze Demon Venerable and Nine Nether Demon Venerable mysteriously vanished. In this war, ’Sword Immortal Li’ shined exceptionally, becoming famous throughout the Southern Spirit Realm.

That Lin Baoqing didn’t expose his identity and discreetly arranged everything suggests he was looking to form a good relationship.

Li Mu accepted this good fortune, taking the opportunity. Bidding in such a compartment can avoid many unnecessary hassles.

“Give my thanks to Shopkeeper Lin.”

“Okay, Senior. If you have any needs, you can also transmit messages to me via the token. I’ll be waiting at the door.”

Wan’Er gave a sweet smile, leaving and thoughtfully closing the door behind her.

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