Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 247 Blood Burning Curse (Seeking monthly votes!)

Green Lake Island.

The territory of the Xiang family, a family of cultivators from the East Sea.

This island boasts a beautiful environment and is rich in various aquatic creatures, especially a certain type of spirit vine, which is a local specialty.

Every time the Cloud Whale Merchant Guild comes, they purchase a large quantity of this spirit vine to refine certain magical artifacts.

People come and go on the long street.

Zhu Ju paused, nodding to the middle-aged scholar approaching from the side.

"Brother Gu."

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Gu Xinglan, holding a folding fan, smiled and cupped his hands in greeting:

"You're here for the auction too?"

"Yes."

Zhu Ju nodded:

"I've heard there are a lot of good stuff at this auction, not only local specialties, but the Chamber of Commerce has also brought out many treasures. How can we miss such a lively event?"

“That’s right.” Gu Xinglan lightly tapped her folding fan.

"This time, a rare item will be auctioned: a Yuanling Stone Embryo."

"Primordial Spirit Stone Embryo?" Zhu Ju was taken aback, then asked in surprise:

"That legendary wonder?"

"Exactly." Gu Xinglan nodded.

"The so-called Yuanling Stone Embryo is an anomaly among spirit stones, containing spirituality. Once mature, it can be refined into an external avatar."

His voice was filled with emotion:
"Because it is a creation of nature, the physical body of the Yuanling Stone Embryo is extremely hard, and it can withstand magic treasures without being injured. It is comparable to a master who has reached the third level of body refinement upon birth."

"pity!"

“Nurturing this thing takes a very long time, often thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Even powerful forces cannot endure it. Therefore, although it is rare, it is difficult to sell it at a high price. Refining it as a spirit stone would be too much of a loss.”

He shook his head repeatedly as he spoke.

"A Primordial Spirit Stone Embryo?" Zhu Juzan exclaimed.
"Brother Gu is truly well-informed."

"Ok?"

His expression changed, and he stared directly at Gu Xinglan, his eyes revealing suspicion and even disbelief:
"Brother Gu, you... you've advanced to the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm?"

I was momentarily careless and didn't notice that the other party actually possessed the aura of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

but……

How many years has this been?

Although Gu Xinglan was older and had a more profound cultivation, her rapid breakthrough was still beyond his expectations.

Given the other person's age, they have already reached the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation realm. With steady progress, they will surely reach the late-stage of the Dao Foundation realm in the future.

Maybe,

There is still a glimmer of hope for achieving the Core Formation stage.

"Not bad!"

Gu Xinglan beamed with delight:
"Thanks to that operation back then, I obtained a spiritual medicine that directly increased my cultivation by sixty years."

"As the saying goes, a man cannot get rich without windfall gains, and a horse cannot get fat without night grass. One cannot achieve anything by relying solely on a lifetime of hard work."

"Those who cultivate themselves..."

"Struggle against Heaven, struggle against Earth, struggle against Man; only in this way can one seize that sliver of opportunity to attain enlightenment."

He seemed to have a deep understanding of this, shaking his head and saying:
"Cultivation is inherently a matter of defying the heavens. If one tries to conform to the will of heaven, it will be difficult to achieve great things in this lifetime."

"Brother Gu is right," Zhu Ju said thoughtfully.
"Been taught a lesson!"

really.

The other party has changed.

Although Gu Xinglan was sincere in his pursuit of the Great Dao, he was cautious in his actions and adept at dealing with people.

now.

His demeanor was arrogant and sharp, and he had lost his former composure and prudence, becoming more unrestrained and indulgent.

'It seems the experience of that trip years ago greatly impacted him, causing a complete 180-degree change in his personality.'

'Too……'

'An adventure that saves nearly a century of arduous cultivation, plus other benefits—after experiencing such excitement, why would I continue to endure the mundane?'

As the thought crossed his mind, Zhu Ju couldn't help but sigh softly.

If he hadn't had other opportunities, there would have been no hope in his honest cultivation. He would most likely have ended up like the other person, taking a gamble when there seemed to be no way forward, trying to seize that slim chance.

If it doesn't work out, then so be it.

If successful, they will surely have an even greater appetite.

Until one day, while on a journey, they find themselves in dire straits and perish on the path; this is the fate of many practitioners.

but……

'I can travel to other worlds, and I have access to many resources from those worlds to seize. There's no need for risks; I can just proceed cautiously.'

"Brother Zhu is also in high spirits; he must have had some kind of stroke of luck." Gu Xinglan turned his head to look at him.

"What a joy!"

"I suppose so," Zhu Ju said with a smile.
"I have made some progress in my cultivation recently."

With the second soul successfully linked, his strength greatly increased, and his cultivation progress was no worse than his opponent's.

As they spoke, the two entered a huge venue, similar to some kind of arena, with a high outer edge and a concave inner edge, allowing attendees to clearly see the items displayed in the center.

"when!"

The sound of the gong resounded in all directions.

One person arrived at the central platform of the auction and bowed to the surrounding cultivators:

"Fellow Daoists, you have been waiting for a long time. I am Xiang Zhou, and I am in charge of the auction. The rules are the same as before."

"No fighting, no projecting divine thoughts..."

These are all examples of auction house directors.

Zhu Ju, who frequented the market auctions, was drowsy when he heard a muffled thud and only then did he come back to his senses.

"The first item up for auction today is the Illusion Star Sword, a superior magical artifact crafted by Zen Master Feilong of Longyou Island."

"The starting bid is 5,000 spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 50 spirit stones higher."

"Hmph!" Gu Xinglan snorted softly from the side.
“It is absolutely impossible for Zen Master Feilong to personally refine high-grade magic artifacts; it is possible for top-grade magic artifacts.”

"It's highly likely that it was made by one of the Zen master's disciples, who used his name to sell it for a good price."

Zhu Ju nodded.

Master Feilong of Longyou Island is a third-tier weapon refiner with perfected Dao Foundation, and has refined several magical treasures.

It is said that the personal magic weapon of a certain Golden Elixir Master was made by him.

A top-grade magical weapon?

They definitely wouldn't find it appealing.

The others were obviously aware of this as well, but even the disciples of the Zen master were far more skilled in weapon crafting than ordinary weapon crafters.

The key point is that the price is not expensive. Several people immediately made bids, and it was finally bought by someone for seven thousand spirit stones.

"Flying Fish Shuttle!"

"A first-grade high-quality flying boat that can transform into a vessel about ten meters long, capable of reaching astonishing speeds by harnessing the power of water. Starting bid: 10,000 spirit stones..."

"A mid-grade, second-tier spirit talisman, Nine Heavens Cloud Dragon, comparable to a full-force attack from a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. There are five in total, with a starting bid of six thousand spirit stones..."

"..." One auction item after another was presented.

For Qi Refining cultivators, every item in this auction is a masterpiece, but for Foundation Establishment cultivators, it's nothing special.

There were very few bidders.

Zhu Ju took the opportunity to acquire two pieces of material.

"Demonic Secret Technique, Blood Burning Curse!"

"This secret technique can burn a cultivator's essence and blood, causing their internal mana to surge by several times in a short period of time. Early-stage Dao Foundation cultivators can even possess the cultivation of mid-stage Dao Foundation cultivators. However, after using it, they will experience a period of exhaustion."

"Please note, everyone, this method can burn a cultivator's lifespan if you are not careful. Even a hundred years of lifespan will not last long, so please think carefully. Of course, if you are using it to risk your life, then it doesn't matter."

"The starting bid is 20,000 spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 200 spirit stones higher."

Ok?
Zhu Ju's eyes moved slightly.

Blood Burning Curse?
He knew quite a few of these spells and even had several on hand, but none of them could be used by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Burning blood essence?

After thinking for a moment, he slowly raised his hand:
"Twenty thousand spirit stones!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhu..." Gu Xinglan looked on in surprise:
"I never thought you were so calm and collected that you would be interested in such a method!"

Such life-or-death methods are only of interest to desperate criminals; even he had never considered using them.

Zhu Ju smiled but offered no explanation.

The Blood Burning Curse has too many side effects and easily depletes lifespan, so there aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators interested in it.

He ultimately won the deal after only two additional bids.

The auction continues.

"Well……"

The Xiang family Dao Foundation cultivator, Xiang Zhou, who was presiding over the auction, trembled slightly, as if he had heard something. He stopped the next item he was about to display and frowned at the person who had interrupted the auction and walked onto the stage.

The two whispered a few words to each other, and Xiang Zhou's face immediately turned horrified.

There was a pause.

He turned around with a bitter expression, cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, and began to speak:
"I apologize, everyone."

"An additional item will be added at the last minute."

He swallowed hard and said:

"The Core Formation Spiritual Treasure, Xuanbing Flame, has a starting bid of 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones, with each bid increasing by at least 100 mid-grade spirit stones."

"Please make your bids, everyone."

The arena fell silent as all the Foundation Establishment cultivators held their breath and watched the slowly unveiled spiritual object.

Mystic Ice Flame!
The spiritual object of Danjie!

It turned out to be true!
"Shh!"

Zhu Ju suddenly stood up, his face grave:
"I just remembered that I still have some things to take care of at home, so I'll take my leave now."

Without waiting for Gu Xinglan's reply, he turned and left in a hurry.

Many people, like him, chose to leave, but many more chose to stay and observe.

Something is wrong!
As Zhu Ju walked out of the auction, he glanced back, his eyes narrowing.

The Xuanbing Flame is a Core Formation spiritual item acquired by the Fang family, and the Yan family has always wanted to acquire it. The two families have discussed it countless times. Why would they bring it to Cuihu Island for auction now?
Even if we don't sell it to the Yan family, we should sell it in a more prosperous area so that we can get a better price.

Green Lake Island?
Who can consume a Core Formation spiritual item?

Although he didn't understand why, Zhu Ju still chose to leave.

The gentleman does not stand under the wall.

Shortly after he stepped out of the auction, a deafening roar came from behind him.

"boom!"

As the earthquake trembled, the entire auction hall collapsed.

More than ten figures flew out from within, and in an instant, various colored streaks of light flashed by, accompanied by continuous rumbling sounds.

The entire market was in complete chaos.

"Who dares to cause trouble here?"

A furious roar came from the island in the center of Emerald Lake, and two late-stage Foundation Establishment auras rose from the ground:

"Deploy the formation! I'd like to see who dares to be so audacious!"

People from the Xiang family.

Zhu Ju raised an eyebrow slightly.

According to what he knew, the Xiang family only had one late-stage Dao Foundation cultivator, but he never expected that there would be two.

really!

If one wants to live a long life, every practitioner and every spiritual family must learn to conceal their shortcomings.

With the appearance of the two patriarchs of the Xiang family, the formation expanded, and the commotion in the market subsided.

Many people who originally planned to take advantage of the situation to grab things and run away obediently put down what they were carrying.

Taking advantage of the chaos to loot.

It has to be chaotic.

With two patriarchs of the Xiang family present and a mid-grade second-tier formation in place, Cuihu Island wouldn't descend into chaos.

"boom!"

Just then, a thick beam of spiritual light pierced through the protective array of the home and landed in the lake.

The lake water immediately surged into towering waves.

The island where the market is located is swaying, and many houses near the lake have been washed away and collapsed.

what?
Zhu Ju was stunned.

Not only was he astonished, but even the two patriarchs of the Xiang family were also taken aback.

what happened?

How could our own formation be so easily defeated?
"It's the Yan family!"

Xiang Zhou, who was presiding over the auction, roared:

"It's the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce's doing!"

"The Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce?" Xiang Jiang, one of the patriarchs of the Xiang family and a figure renowned for two hundred years, looked up at the sky, his face contorted with rage.

"Why?"

"Has our Xiang family ever treated you poorly? Why are you attacking us?"

"Xiang Jiang." A voice filled with anger echoed from the void above:

"Hand over Tang Yuanshan immediately, or don't blame me for razing this Emerald Lake Island to the ground!"

"Tang Yuanshan? Master Tang?" Xiang Jiang was stunned.
"He's not here; he left a few days ago."

"Bullshit!" Yan Wei, the patriarch of the Yan family, roared.

"The man surnamed Tang disappeared on your Cuihu Island. He was also the one who set up the formation on Cuihu Island. If it weren't for the Xiang family covering for him, how could it have escaped the control of the Yan family?"

"It's a misunderstanding," Xiang Jiang said urgently.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, this is a misunderstanding!"

"There's no misunderstanding," Yan Weiran said angrily.

“The man surnamed Tang knows the array diagram of the third-order array on Cloud Whale Island. He absolutely cannot be allowed to leave the control of the Yan family.”

"Kill me!"

Even if he's three feet off the ground, we must find him!

(End of this chapter)