Free Web NovelChapter 579: Chapter 293: Exchanging Golden Crystals for Fire Spirit Liquid
The fortuitous opportunity obtained by a Qi Refining Cultivator in the Secret Realm is truly a great fortune.
In the private room, Lin Chang’an watched the cultivators below, each with a greedy and envious expression, and frowned.
"It seems like Bihai Palace is deliberately provoking the greed of low-tier cultivators."
Beside him, Fairy Ni Chang also furrowed her brows. After hesitating for a moment, she spoke solemnly in response to Lin Chang’an’s doubts:
"This is a common tactic used by large factions, employing low-tier cultivators for probing, thereby gaining more information and paving the way for further exploration of the Secret Realm.
Of course, such a high-profile approach by Bihai Palace likely has deeper implications, but that is beyond our knowledge."
Lin Chang’an was secretly shocked, these large factions have increasingly sinister methods. If ordinary low-tier cultivators were to fall into their trap, they might not even know how they died.
Luckily, he is now a Core Formation Cultivator, somewhat stronger than before.
More importantly, he didn’t care about the Secret Realm anymore; he was focused solely on his cultivation.
Even if there was the temptation of Nascent Soul within the Secret Realm, he wouldn’t take the bait now.
Nonetheless, Bihai Palace indeed deserves to be the top power in the Demon Beast Abyss, even Profound Sound Pavilion has not gained much.
But Bihai Palace, shortly after arriving, has already acquired part of the yield from the Secret Realm.
"Brother Lin, do you think we should organize some people to enter the Secret Realm?"
Although Lin Chang’an and Fairy Ni Chang remained calm, Lu Yushu beside them seemed a little tempted.
After all, he did not have the grand background of Profound Sound Pavilion, nor did he possess the tier three skills of Lin Chang’an.
He was just an ordinary Core Formation Cultivator, and it was only thanks to his master’s connections over the years that he had managed to earn some Spirit Stones.
Just a single array from Lin Chang’an would cost tens of thousands of middle-grade Spirit Stones, while his family business, the Lu Family, had required thirty years of hard work to accumulate just twenty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones.
Setting aside family expenses, he directly took out ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones this time.
Which means he would need to accumulate for a hundred years to afford even a Tier Three Lower Grade Treasure.
The disparity among cultivators of the same rank was vast, and at this moment, it appeared particularly stark between him and Lin Chang’an.
"Mr. Lu, you must think carefully. How many resources does your Lu Family have now? Can you afford these losses?"
Seeing Lu Yushu’s somewhat tempted look, Lin Chang’an shook his head and spoke softly.
Upon hearing the current situation of his own family, Lu Yushu’s heart turned cold, and he calmed down.
The Lu Family had suffered a catastrophe in the past, and it had only begun to develop over the last few decades. Should the new generation be sent off again?
After all, for Qi Refining Cultivators exploring a Secret Realm, death is almost always certain.
"Thank you, Brother Lin."
Having understood, Lu Yushu gratefully looked at Lin Chang’an, while Fairy Ni Chang beside him shook her head silently when she saw the situation.
Not to mention the Lu Family, even her own Profound Sound Pavilion did not consider it.
Given the current chaos, acquiring something now might not necessarily be a good thing.
Thus, she restrained her disciples, waiting for the right moment.
...
"It’s here!"
Amidst everyone’s varied thoughts, the fire spirit liquid that Lin Chang’an had been longing for finally appeared. As he spoke, a treasure was presented.
In a transparent jade bottle, a vividly red Spirit Liquid could be seen burning inside.
"Everyone, this is a Tier Three Upper Grade Fire Spirit Liquid. As you all might know, it is incredibly effective not just for cultivating fire attribute divine techniques, but also for nurturing fire attribute spirit plants, and even in artifact refining and array formation.
This Spirit Liquid is extremely rare, being auctioned by a fellow Core Formation senior. Although the starting price is high, if any of you can offer a tier three gold attribute spiritual object, it can be traded or offset some Spirit Stones..."
As the auctioneer announced the starting price of two hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, many Core Formation Cultivators looked at each other in dismay.
This price was too high, so high that few could afford it.
"Fellow Daoist, I have a piece of meteoric iron here, would you be interested..."
Despite the high price, many Core Formation Cultivators still resolutely called out offers.
This opportunity had appeared at the perfect time, with the Yin Soul Sect’s Secret Realm present. With this spiritual object, refining a fire attribute magical treasure could significantly increase the success rate of exploration.
There are too many cultivators willing to die for knowledge.
Recently, due to the Secret Realm, materials that suppress Yin soul types have seen a substantial increase in price within the market.
This fire spirit liquid, naturally, became highly sought after.
Inside the box, upon seeing that the other party was clearly looking to trade for gold attribute materials, Lu Yushu’s face turned serious.
"Brother Lin, it seems this transaction may not be so smooth."
Even Fairy Ni Chang frowned slightly. High-level sects wouldn’t usually store such materials.
Profound Sound Pavilion was just an ordinary Golden Core Sect, relying on the treasures left behind by previous elders and sect leaders; naturally, they wouldn’t waste resources accumulating such precious materials.
Unless it were strategic resources like Core Formation spiritual objects, wasting resources would be frowned upon.
"Mr. Lin, the sect previously had one piece of tier three gold attribute spiritual object, but it has already been traded."
Despite their concerns, Lin Chang’an showed a look of surprise.
Gold attribute spiritual object?
He actually had a piece.
"Fellow Daoist, I have a piece of Gold Crystal here."
Lin Chang’an also smiled as he announced the treasure he possessed.
This Gold Crystal was obtained when he returned to the Yue Kingdom to explore the Cloud Mist Mountain Range shortly after forming his Golden Core, in an old nest of the Red Flame Bees.
After refining, it was about the size of a fist.
"Gold Crystal!"
Upon hearing this, numerous cultivators gasped in astonishment. Not only was it rare, but the Demon Beast Abyss didn’t produce this material.
It is an uncommon material for crafting magical treasures.
Seeing the surprise from Fairy Ni Chang and Lu Yushu, Lin Chang’an did not explain, nor did they inquire.
Everyone present was a Core Formation Cultivator. Having some fortuitous opportunities was perfectly normal.
Moreover, Lin Chang’an was a tier three Array Master, and many cultivators who came to purchase arrays often paid with materials.
"Thanks to a fellow Daoist, someone once commissioned me for a set of tier three arrays and used this in exchange."
Under Lin Chang’an’s light laughter, he also indirectly advertised his services.
"Fellow Daoist, how much Gold Crystal do you have?"
At that moment, a hoarse voice transmitted over, revealing the seller of the fire spirit liquid.
Of course, it could also be someone from Bihai Palace utilizing this opportunity to collect some resources the same way.
Lin Chang’an then began a transmitted exchange with the other party, who clearly had their sights set on his Gold Crystal.
"All your Gold Crystal, plus an additional one hundred and fifty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones!"
As the hoarse voice echoed, Lin Chang’an nodded subtly, finding the price fairly reasonable.
"Alright!"
Then Lin Chang’an, along with Fairy Ni Chang and Lu Yushu, began to offer their Spirit Stones in exchange for the bottle of ’Fire Spirit Liquid’.
Lu Yushu provided ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, Fairy Ni Chang eighty thousand, and Lin Chang’an contributed sixty thousand.
With the treasure in hand, Lin Chang’an was overjoyed. With this item, he could soon purify the demonic qi from a lifebound treasure of his.
He could completely activate the Sun-piercing Divine Sword, significantly boosting his power.
"Thank you both, fellow Daoists."
After obtaining the treasure, Lin Chang’an did not forget to express his gratitude to the pair.
Lu Yushu laughed, cupping his hands, while Fairy Ni Chang, sipping spirit tea, nodded with a light chuckle, taking the opportunity to tease:
"Mr. Lin, don’t forget about our deal."
"Rest assured, fellow Daoist."
Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands, recognizing that although their relationship was driven by mutual interest, relationships without any benefits didn’t last.
The auction continued with fervor, leaving low-tier cultivators gawking, enviously eyeing the treasures of these Fake Pill and Core Formation Cultivators.
Tier three spiritual objects and as many as nine magical treasures appeared.
Four of those treasures were fire attribute, illustrating just how intense the scene was.
"It seems Bihai Palace came well-prepared this time. Otherwise, how could there be so many treasures that suppress Yin soul types?"
Lin Chang’an’s gaze flickered; it was best to stay far from the disputes underpinning big forces like Bihai Palace.
The Secret Realm of a Nascent Soul Sect was good, even providing opportunities for Nascent Soul formation.
But presently he was only in the early stages of Core Formation, far from being able to handle it.
If he were at the peak of Core Formation or in the late stage, he might consider trying to explore the opportunity for Nascent Soul formation, at the right moment.
But right now, he hadn’t even considered it.
Once this auction concluded, he intended to return to his abode for cultivation, refining his lifebound treasure, and crafting arrays.
