Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 578: Chapter 293: Exchanging Golden Crystals for Fire Spirit Liquid

As Fairy Ni Chang, Liu Ruyu, and Lu Yushu arrived, Lin Chang’an also emerged from the cave dwelling riding on a Cyan-Horned Bull.

With a Sword Servant following behind.

The group made their way to the Five Dragons Island Market.

"Greetings, Master Lin!"

"Mr. Lin."

Riding a Tier Three mount, Lin Chang’an was quite the spectacle since most Core Formation Cultivators rarely possess Tier Three Spirit Pets.

It’s not that they can’t afford it, but because typical cultivators barely have enough resources for their own cultivation, let alone allocate resources to nurture a Spirit Pet.

Once they arrived at the market’s auction, Lin Chang’an greeted familiar faces with a smile and a clasp of his hands.

After landing, the Cyan-Horned Bull snorted, and Lin Chang’an placed it into his Spirit Beast Bag.

Upon entering the auction, it was different from before since this time it was hosted by the Bihai Palace.

The usual privileges were gone, and Golden Core Cultivators only had their own private rooms due to their cultivation; they still needed to bid.

This made Lin Chang’an ponder, no wonder cultivators are willing to join various forces, or even prefer to be loose cultivators.

The stronger the force, the more constraining it is unless one’s cultivation reaches a certain realm.

For instance, a Nascent Soul Cultivator like True Monarch Lu naturally receives different treatment.

Unfortunately, to Bihai Palace, even this group of Golden Core Cultivators is only slightly stronger than Foundation Establishment.

However, that feeling of overlooking low-tier cultivators from above is still different.

"Everyone, the auction begins now."

The auction hosted by Bihai Palace wasn’t so cumbersome, launching directly and efficiently.

Because their auction had enough treasures to attract people, they didn’t need such tactics.

As the auction began, the Core Formation Cultivators showed no interest, as the commotion below seemed unrelated to them.

"Bihai Palace truly has a strong presence."

In the private room, Lu Yushu remarked, having lived in Sea Abyss City for decades, he naturally knew of Bihai Palace’s might, so it didn’t impress him much.

But for Lin Chang’an, long in the Outer Sea, there was a sense of discomfort.

Like being high up in the Outer Sea, and then Bihai Palace arrives, and there’s an emperor above them.

In the private room, the three from Profound Sound Pavilion, along with Lu Yushu, sat quietly watching the auction.

Golden Core Cultivators had private rooms, as did groups like theirs, sharing larger rooms.

"Mr. Lin, the turmoil in the Secret Realm is quite extensive, likely preventing peace for decades. Now with True Monarch Lu joining Bihai Palace, it’s said he’s often in seclusion, cultivating some divine technique.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance is indeed in a precarious position amidst this chaos..."

In the private room, as everyone savored Spirit Tea, watching the exciting auction below, Fairy Ni Chang’s voice gently came to their ears.

Sipping his Spirit Tea, Lin Chang’an looked calmly at Fairy Ni Chang, understanding something within his heart.

The Four Seas Commerce Association has grown strong in recent years, and now in this Secret Realm chaos, with its vast and intricate network, it may continue to expand.

But with limited resources on Five Dragons Island, as the Four Seas Commerce Association grows, it will only seize other people’s cultivation resources.

"So, Mr. Ni Chang’s idea is for the Seven Kingdoms Alliance to join forces?"

Lin Chang’an suspiciously asked, and Fairy Ni Chang softly replied:

"The Seven Kingdoms Alliance is too scattered now, joining forces seems impractical. But if we seize this opportunity, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance can cooperate like the Four Seas Commerce Association."

Listening to Fairy Ni Chang’s words, Lin Chang’an understood her plan.

The Secret Realm brings not only turmoil but also great benefits; Profound Sound Pavilion has only so much ability, but if the Seven Kingdoms Alliance can join forces to run merchant ships.

Then they may not fare much worse than the Four Seas Commerce Association.

Knowing the Seven Kingdoms Alliance shares a bond in Sea Abyss Foreign Land unlike the Four Seas Commerce Association.

"I see."

Lin Chang’an realized that Fairy Ni Chang was informing him to make sure he, as an Honored Guest Elder, felt valued.

As the two conversed, the Sword Servant stood respectfully behind Lin Chang’an in the private room.

Even though all four were Core Formation Cultivators, the seats of Fairy Ni Chang, Liu Ruyu, and Lin Chang’an were distinctly in a row.

While Lu Yushu subtly moved his chair slightly back, showing respect for true Core Formation Cultivators.

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, it’s survival of the fittest everywhere.

But Lu Yushu’s action genuinely surprised Lin Chang’an, though a moment later, he understood.

Though Lu Yushu broke through to the Fake Pill stage, in the fierce competition among the three major forces on Five Dragons Island, his Fake Pill cultivation wasn’t enough.

Moreover, being the head of a family, through years of accumulation, his former pride had long faded away.

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"Next up is a fragment of a Tier Three Spirit Wood."

With its appearance, the fragment caught the attention of many Core Formation Cultivators, who regarded it seriously.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Bihai Palace responsible for the auction cheerfully introduced:

"Surely, you’ve noticed this Spirit Wood’s unusual nature. Indeed! This item was acquired by a small friend in Qi Refining within the Yin Soul Sect’s Secret Realm.

Moreover, it’s a fragment used for making a Puppet, a pure Yin Spirit Wood, with a starting price..."

With the starting price announced, the cultivators in the hall became enthusiastic, many Foundation Establishment cultivators even breathless and red-eyed.

Not because of its rarity, but the item’s origin sparked everyone’s desire.