Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 477 Auction Admission Ticket
The only drawback is that the small world is not large enough to show the bountiful harvest scene at Crimson Flame Peak.

Ji An patted his chest and whispered:
Don't be greedy!

With the support of a small world behind him, even the core disciples of the Nascent Soul sects in the Central Continent probably don't enjoy such a comfortable life.

The only advantage those disciples had over him was that their lineage had not been interrupted; as long as they had the ability, they could advance to the Nascent Soul level.

The Golden Spirit Sect's inherited cultivation method can only be used to advance to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. If Ji An breaks through to the Golden Core realm, he will need to go through the trouble of changing his cultivation method.

He let out a breath. It was too early to think about these things now; the most important thing was to quickly understand the mutual generation of the five elements.

He took out pearl blood rice from the warehouse and put it into a small silver basin. He then used the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique to wash it, added some peach blossom honey, and poured water into the pot.

He covered the pot with the lid and urged the emerald-green fire to heat and steam the rice.

The cooking utensils and seasonings here are all complete. Even if he were trapped in a desperate situation, he could survive for hundreds of years, unless the enemy could also enter the small world.

I happily ate a large bowl of spirit rice and drank half a bottle of spirit wine, feeling the lingering fragrance on my lips and teeth. If there were a couple of dishes, life would be even better.

Now, in order to save spirit stones, he visits Drunken Immortal Abode much less often.

Red clouds rolled beneath Ji An's feet as he flew away, arriving at a land covered in white soil, where only two kinds of spiritual plants existed.

The silver leaves of the copper-patterned mulberry shimmered with luster, and the wiregrass covered every inch of the land.

Ji An had no idea what would be planted in this spiritual field in the future, so he let the rampant wiregrass grow as it pleased.

Although these wiregrasses are lush, not a single one grows on other soil, as if bound by some unknown law.

In the warehouse, there were already hundreds of kilograms of first-grade top-quality iron wire grass.

With a change in the hand seals, Ji An released the Yellow Dragon Enhancing Yuan Technique. Since there was no suitable spell for metal-elemental spiritual plants, he could only release earth-elemental spells, using the principle of earth generating metal as a roundabout way to achieve his goal.

Every six months, he would pull up and chop up the wiregrass that hadn't grown for a long time and return it to the field.

There is no better way to cultivate this land, so he can only use the most primitive and simple methods. So far, there are no visible benefits, but there are also no negative effects.

After doing all this, Ji An walked slowly back to the Gathering Yuan Tree with his hands behind his back.

He summoned the Sky Soaring Armor and put it back into the Void Stone. The Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner quickly shrank and disappeared into his body, returning to his dantian.

It entered the yellow flame layer of the primordial fire, swam in the gradient area of ​​red and yellow, and collided amicably with the flame flag off the ground before separating.

Upon seeing this scene, Ji An couldn't help but smile.

Both of these magical artifacts possess abundant spiritual energy. When they break through to the Golden Core stage, the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner will surely be tempered by lightning tribulation and become their natal magic weapon.

If he has the capacity, he will try to subject the other two Five Elements Flags to lightning tribulation.

However, this is just a hypothetical scenario, and the actual outcome will depend on what happens at the time.

To break through to the Golden Core stage, one needs to overcome six tribulations of lightning: the Five Elements Tribulation plus the final Chaos Tribulation.

Relatively speaking, the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation is easier to overcome, while the Chaos Thunder Tribulation is the real test.

In the cultivation world, there is a saying that there is no regret in forming a Golden Core. This means that the quality of the Golden Core cannot be changed after it is formed, and that once the Golden Core is formed and the tribulation is overcome, there is no way to retreat from the cultivation world.

They either complete the entire process and achieve the Golden Core cultivation, or they are reduced to ashes under the lightning tribulation, their painstakingly cultivated spiritual energy dissipating into the world.

Countless cultivators perished during the final Chaos Tribulation. Without powerful protective measures, some cultivators, even those with sufficient cultivation and realm, dared not take that step.

Ji An connected with the stone tortoise and said, "Leave the small world."

His figure disappeared back into the quiet room, the gourd stone still hanging around his neck, its light dimmed, looking like an ordinary gray stone.

The next day, around noon.

Ji An stepped into the restaurant. He was going to spend money today to treat Gu Mingyuan to a meal.

He greeted the shopkeeper and was about to go upstairs when the shopkeeper called him back.

"Senior, Senior Gu has already ordered the spiritual food and paid the bill."

Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly, his heart skipped a beat. He had agreed to treat, but the other party's actions caught him off guard, which could only mean that things had changed.

He nodded slightly. "I understand."

They quickly went up to the third floor and entered room number one.

Gu Mingyuan sat facing the door, looking preoccupied. Upon seeing the person enter, his expression immediately brightened, and he smiled.
"Fellow Daoist Ji, we've been waiting for you! Please have a seat."

He waved to the music editors, "Play the music!"

Faced with the enthusiastic greeting, Ji An swallowed the question that was on his mind. He couldn't let such good food go to waste. No matter how important the matter was, he could talk about it after he had eaten his fill.

After exchanging pleasantries and drinking merrily, and once everyone was well-fed and satisfied, Ji An finally asked:
"Brother Gu, what's the current situation regarding entering the Earth Element Spirit Realm?"

He had asked the other party to inquire about this matter long ago. A few days ago, the other party said that the meeting to allocate quotas for entering the spiritual domain was held three days ago, and now there must be a result.

Gu Mingyuan gave a wry smile, feeling ashamed, and said:

"I am sorry to disappoint you, fellow Daoist. Our family's quota has been exchanged with other forces, so I can't help you with this."

Ji An had already anticipated this. He sighed softly and said:
"Brother Gu, you're exaggerating. Things are beyond your control. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even have the right to receive the news."

By the way, could you tell me which companies have openings, Brother Gu?

Even if the Gu family of Xuanwu Snow Mountain obtains a spot to enter the Spirit Realm, they will sell the spot through auction, and he will still have to participate in the competition.

He would do anything to get a ticket to the auction.

Through his frugal living over the past two years, he has accumulated a considerable amount of spirit stones. In addition, he has some second-tier high-grade spirit fruits, second-tier top-grade talismans, and second-tier top-grade Azure Dragon Wood that he can trade.

If that's not enough, the Crimson Dragon Hidden in the Abyss can also be offered for trade.

He would never skimp on expenses where necessary.

"The Immortal City Enforcement Team has the most slots, but they usually fill them internally or through connections with Golden Core cultivators."

In addition, the Wei family of Longshou Mountain has obtained two spots, and I think they will put one up for auction. Fellow Daoist, you can inquire about it.

Ji An frowned. He had met with seniors like Han Chi Zhenren from the enforcement team and had even given them some high-grade spirit stones.

If one insists on forging a connection, one can shamelessly try to build a relationship, but this should be a last resort; it's uncertain whether the Golden Core cultivator will even remember him.

It's true that monks have strong memories, but they don't remember unimportant people or things very well.

"I'll go to the Wei's Treasure Talisman shop and ask what's going on there."

Gu Mingyuan sighed and said:
"Ah, if Brother Wei Chengqian were still in Immortal City, it wouldn't be difficult for us to get an auction invitation."

Ji An shook his head helplessly. If Wei Chengqian were here, he certainly wouldn't be in such a passive position.

When the music ended and the room fell silent, Gu Mingyuan said:
"The unresolved matter has affected your mood, fellow Daoist. Listen to another song to soothe your mind."

He looked up at the two sound engineers, "Keep playing!"

The elegant sound of flowing water and towering mountains filled the air. Now that the dust had settled, Ji An listened with rapt attention, his worries gone.

At Shenshi (3-5 PM), Ji An and the other walked out of Zuixianju together, said goodbye to each other, and went their separate ways.

After listening to the music, he felt much more at peace. He walked slowly along the road and arrived at the Wei Family Treasure Talisman Shop after about half an hour.

Upon finding Wei Xianglin, he cut to the chase and said, "Fellow Daoist, I have a favor to ask of you."

"You flatter me, senior. What are your instructions?"

I will never refuse to serve you if you need my help.

"I have received news that the Wei family has obtained a spot to enter the Earth Element Spiritual Domain below the Immortal City Array. I would like to ask you, fellow Daoist, if your family is planning to auction it off, please help me obtain an invitation."

Wei Xianglin readily agreed, "It's a small matter. If the family decides to auction off a spot, we would be most happy to welcome you."

I happen to be returning to my clan tomorrow, and will have the opportunity to meet the clan leader. I will inquire about it on your behalf then.

The two sides have cooperated closely in recent years, and Baofu Store has benefited greatly from it.

The opponent's talisman-making skills are extremely profound. He currently has a 70% success rate in drawing first-tier purification talismans, making him the strongest among many talisman makers.

There are no traces of demonic cultivators near Red Rock Immortal City, but news of demonic cultivator puppets has already surfaced in other parts of the North. The Purification Talisman has attracted a large number of orders due to its unique effects.

The family has a large inventory and is currently slowly selling it off, making a huge profit.

Ji An bowed:

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. No matter how things turn out, I will host a banquet for you at Zuixianju."

"Haha, now that you say that, senior, I feel the pressure."

Three days later.

Inside the cave, Ji An brewed a pot of second-grade premium Yunding Silver Needle tea and smiled:

"This place is rather simple, and we don't have anything nice to offer our guests. Please bear with us."

Wei Xianglin smiled broadly and said:
"Senior is a true cultivator, I admire you."

There was nothing here except for the necessary tables and chairs, which made him sigh with regret.

Perhaps only cultivators who have no other thoughts but cultivation can walk firmly and far on the path to immortality.

Ji An waved his hand gently and said:

"I am afraid of death, so I practice diligently and dare not slack off in the slightest."

Wei Xianglin grinned, his face showing bitterness. He was also afraid of death, but in cultivation, simply risking one's life was useless.

He tried, he was discouraged, and finally he gave up.

He understands that there is no rainbow after the rain, and not all efforts will be rewarded.

In the dead of night, he would feel melancholy and lament the injustice of fate, wondering why some people could cultivate without encountering any bottlenecks.

Ji An noticed the other person's expression, coughed lightly, and changed the subject:

"Fellow Daoist, your visit today must have brought good news."

Wei Xianglin suppressed the sadness that had inadvertently welled up in his heart and smiled:

"That's true, and it's not just good news."

Ji An served the spirit tea and said:
"Let's talk slowly, have a few cups of tea, and then go to Zuixianju to drink and chat."

"Okay, I can eat at this banquet with a clear conscience."

The first piece of good news is that our family is indeed preparing to auction off a spot to enter the Earth Elemental Spirit Realm. The auction is scheduled for one month from now, at the Wei family's villa in the Immortal City.

The day after the auction for the spots is the day we enter the Spirit Realm.

As Wei Xianglin smelled the overflowing aroma of tea, he couldn't help but take a sip. The warmth flowed down his body, opening up all the pores in his body, and the bottleneck in his late Foundation Establishment stage actually loosened a little.

"Good tea, with a delicate aroma and a long aftertaste, contains an abundance of spiritual energy that I have never seen before, and it also has the effect of quickly restoring one's consciousness."

If I'm not mistaken, it should be a second-tier superior-grade spiritual tea. A fine product, a rare find for talisman makers.

He had tasted a mid-grade second-tier spiritual tea, but its flavor was far inferior.

Ji An nodded slightly, "When I came to the North, I brought some out from the sect. Although I have cherished them very much over the years, only using a few to make tea each time, there are not many left."

"Did you purchase the spiritual tea, senior?"

"They were grown by myself. I have a few tea trees near my cave in the sect. Being close to the source, I get the best of both worlds, so I was able to get a larger share."

"Senior is very fortunate. I remember that your sect is known for its weapon crafting and beast taming. I did not expect that you also have high-grade tea trees."

Wei Xianglin had heard Wei Chengqian talk about the Jinling Sect before. He said that the sect's low-level magical artifacts were of high quality and low price, and were very famous in the Western Continent.

The weapon-refining shop run by the Wei family is also preparing to cooperate with the Golden Spirit Sect and is looking for a way to do so.

He scratched his head and smiled, then took out a jade pendant and said:
"Look at my memory, we've gone off on a tangent."

This jade pendant serves as proof of participation in the auction, which will officially begin at 7 PM on the third day of next month at the Wei Family Villa in the core area of ​​Xiancheng.

The second piece of good news is that I've allocated a batch of second-tier purification talisman materials from my family, which can be prioritized for the seniors.

"This is truly double happiness! How much can you give me?"

Ji An clapped his hands and laughed, "Now that demonic traces have appeared in other areas of the North, the demand for Cleansing Talismans is high, and many cultivators are willing to buy them for future use."

Putting aside other things, the Purification Talisman can test magical artifacts, making it very practical.

His fee for drawing talismans increased by 30%, and if he could draw second-tier purification talismans, his income would increase dramatically.

"We have 300 documents every month, and we can give the first batch to our seniors now."

"Okay, let's settle the accounts."

Wei Xianglin took out the stacked talismans and cinnabar, and said:
"Each set of materials costs 120 spirit stones, and the purchase price is the same as that of the Fire Dragon Talisman. Low-grade talismans cost 200 spirit stones each, mid-grade costs 240 spirit stones each, high-grade costs 280 spirit stones each, and top-grade costs 350 spirit stones each."

Three hundred sets of materials, thirty-six thousand spirit stones.

Ji An's divine sense searched deep into the void space and retrieved sixty mid-grade spirit stones:
"Can I get credit this time? I went to several places a few days ago and exchanged all the spirit stones I had for high-grade spirit stones."

You know, it's all about competing for a spot in the Earth Elemental Realm.

He needs to save some spirit stones to treat the guests later.

"Of course, we have complete trust in your reputation."

Without hesitation, Wei Xianglin replied that the two parties had signed an agreement, and the other party had also made a solemn vow. Their previous cooperation had been very harmonious, and the other party wanted to participate in their family's auction competition.

Given all these factors combined, he had no reason to refuse.

He put away the spirit stones and confirmed:
"Senior owes 30,000 spirit stones on credit. The amount will be deducted when the finished talisman is sold."

Ji An cupped his hands in thanks. “Thank you for your gracious shop’s generosity. I will try my best to draw more second-tier purification talismans.”

After two years of dedicated study, he has been able to consistently and prolificly draw first-tier superior-grade purification talismans. Now, using second-tier materials, he should be able to quickly get the hang of it.

He checked the materials, drank the spiritual tea, and stood up, saying:

"Let's head to Zuixianju!"

(End of this chapter)