Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 376 Scheming Against the Poisonous Dragon [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Two or three months after the news of Lin Chang'an's breakthrough to a third-tier high-grade array master spread, the number of people coming to visit and congratulate him gradually decreased.

Finally, seeing that there weren't many gifts left to receive, Lin Chang'an, accompanied by his sword attendant, rode the Green Horned Ox towards Haiyuan City.

However, before leaving, he still arranged for two Foundation Establishment cultivators from Xuan Yin Pavilion to stay in the cave to receive guests who might come from afar or have just come out of seclusion.

After all, even a small token of appreciation is still a token of goodwill, and he naturally couldn't waste it.

This scene left Fairy Ni Chang speechless; this Fellow Daoist Lin was too good at managing a household.

Haiyuan City.

The turmoil in the outer sea did not affect the liveliness of this number one immortal city in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, with many cultivators coming and going.

"After many years, I'm finally back in this place."

Upon entering this celestial city and experiencing a different state of mind, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

When you first come here after forming your core, you have to be extremely careful in everything you do.

Now that his strength is no less than that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, and he has come to find a backer, he looks at all sorts of cultivators with more composure.

With his current strength, no matter how strong the opponent is below the Nascent Soul stage, if they can't beat him and want to escape, he is confident that no one can stop them.

"Ling'er, Haiyuan City is rich in resources. Go and take a good look around. Buy whatever you need. I'm going to visit the Sixth Elder here first."

After entering Haiyuan City, Lin Chang'an didn't linger for long and immediately gave instructions to the sword attendant behind him.

Finding a Nascent Soul cultivator as a backer is something you can't put on airs about; you really need to let the other party know that you're just wandering around the city.

If he were to receive fewer of the rewards he was given, he would be devastated.

He had no doubt about the intelligence of the Azure Sea Palace. It was likely that the Azure Sea Palace would find out about his breakthrough in the waters off Five Dragon Island very soon afterward.

It's perfectly normal that he stayed on Bibo Island for two or three months, having just broken through and gained some insights, which is perfectly normal.

"Yes, Master."

The sword servant never refused Lin Chang'an's orders, respectfully bowing and watching his master leave.

Only after his master's figure disappeared from sight did the sword servant take a deep breath, then waved his hand to take out a bamboo hat from his storage bag to cover his face.

Then he strode down the street and disappeared into the crowd.

With her owner away, she couldn't afford to cause any hidden trouble for him.

Among cultivators of the same level, female cultivators are of extremely high value, especially those at the Golden Core stage, who are even rarer. She is all alone, and who knows what trouble she might encounter.

……

After entering Haiyuan City, Lin Chang'an first tried to communicate with Hu Jin telepathically, but received no response for a long time, presumably because Hu Jin had gone to carry out a mission.

After all, Haiyuan City is not peaceful these days.

However, Master Tan responded very quickly.

After all, it was Master Tan who made the connection in the first place, and how could he possibly bypass Master Tan when he came to visit the Sixth Elder this time?

At the very least, they should let us know.

"Oh my, congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin."

At the agreed-upon foot of Lingfeng Mountain, Tan Zhenren, a short man with flared nostrils and only a sparse tuft of yellow hair on his head, immediately showed delight upon seeing Lin Chang'an.

"Fellow Daoist Tan."

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Lin has broken through to the third-tier high-grade array master, which is truly a cause for celebration."

"Fellow Daoist Tan is too kind. If it weren't for your introduction, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Seeing Lin Chang'an's polite and unpretentious manner pleased Master Tan.

This proves that his initial judgment was correct. Now that he has made such a great contribution, he will see who dares to say behind his back that he relies on his older sister's resources.

"Come on, Fellow Daoist Lin, I will personally take you to pay your respects to the Sixth Elder."

"Thank you for troubling Master Tan."

Seeing the eager Master Tan, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

If you visit the Sixth Elder alone, you might offend him.

Taking advantage of the initial introduction, he first sought out this Master Tan, and then went to visit him, so he wouldn't lose anything.

He's not stupid; he'd be in deep trouble if he offended someone for no reason.

Many people become arrogant and complacent after gaining power, unknowingly offending others and creating hidden dangers for themselves.

……

Inside the main hall of Bihai Palace.

At this moment, the Sixth Elder, with a stern face and an air of authority, was talking to someone.

"I am very grateful for the help I received earlier, Sixth Elder. Otherwise, I would have been killed before I had recovered from my tribulation of transformation."

The person in front of me is actually the transformed demon that caused such a stir in the outer seas some time ago. After there was no trace of him, some people even said it was just a rumor.

Unexpectedly, this powerful demon in human form was a guest at the Azure Sea Palace.

Despite claiming to be a guest, this transformed demon looked at the other party with a mocking smile. If the other party hadn't taken advantage of its weakness to forcibly threaten it, it wouldn't have come here.

The Sixth Elder showed no remorse whatsoever; instead, he smiled calmly.

"It's good that you understand, fellow Daoist. Nowadays, there are countless Nascent Soul cultivators in the Demon Beast Abyss who want to hunt down a transformed dragon. Only my Bihai Palace, with its great wealth and power, doesn't care about your physique."

"You!" The transformed dragon revealed a look of frustration, but there was nothing it could do.

Unable to defeat them in a fight, and now situated in the human cultivators' stronghold of the Azure Sea Palace, it had no choice but to submit in humiliation.

This transformed demon was tall and thin, with the appearance of a pale-faced, sinister middle-aged man.

He wore a magnificent dark green robe, embroidered with twisted dragon and python patterns that gleamed eerily in the light, as if covered with a layer of highly toxic slime.

Perhaps because it had just taken human form, its vertical dragon pupils could not be hidden, and the corners of its mouth always habitually turned down, carrying a kind of contempt and impatience towards humans.

"A cunning old fox!"

The transformed venomous dragon cursed under its breath, but being under someone else's roof, it could only express its dissatisfaction with silence.

Looking at the transformed poisonous dragon in front of him, the Sixth Elder sneered inwardly. A dragon with no background who had escaped to the Demon Beast Sea Abyss was still at the mercy of the Azure Sea Palace.

"Fellow Daoist, my Bihai Palace would not stoop to being a villain for saving my life this time. As long as you can help me assassinate someone, we can settle our scores."

Hearing the other party's schemes and plots, it wasn't one to back down easily, so the venomous dragon snorted coldly and sneered:

"It's fine to assassinate a human Nascent Soul cultivator with you, but who knows if you'll regret it later?"

"Then, fellow Daoist, do you have a choice?"

"you!"

Since taking human form, it thought that the ocean was so vast that as long as it didn't act recklessly like its father, it could roam freely.

As a result, he suffered a setback as soon as he transformed into human form, which made the venomous dragon's face extremely ugly.

"Fine, I admit it, but your Bihai Palace has to do me a favor too."

Under the Sixth Elder's furrowed brow, the Poisonous Flood Dragon revealed a cold, cruel gaze and sneered:

"I need your Bihai Palace to help me investigate someone. Back then, a thunder dragon perished in a remote sea area. This is my younger brother."

"I heard it was done by the number one human cultivator below the Nascent Soul stage?"

Upon hearing the other party's request, the Sixth Elder frowned, and only nodded under the other party's impatient gaze.

"Okay, I can agree to that."

He seemed impatient in his agreement, but in reality, the Sixth Elder was secretly gloating, delighted by this unexpected good fortune.

Unexpectedly, before he could even cause trouble for the Xuan Yin Old Demon, the old demon himself got into trouble.

"What a nuisance. If it weren't for the fact that you have dragons..."

Just as the venomous dragon was speaking irritably, a sudden killing intent came, causing it to pause and its face to stiffen as it stared intently at the Sixth Elder in front of it.

“Fellow Daoist, I’m addressing you as Fellow Daoist out of respect. If you’re not willing, our Second Palace Master wouldn’t mind having another piece of Poison Dragon Leather Armor.”

The threatening words darkened the Poison Dragon's face, but he didn't dare utter the final harsh words, though he cursed inwardly.

What are you pretending for? In the end, they are just a group of human cultivators who inherited some of their dragon bloodline. They deserve to be trapped in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss for tens of thousands of years.

Just then, the jade talisman in the Sixth Elder's hand lit up, and after hearing the transmitted voice, he couldn't help but reveal a satisfied expression.

However, upon turning his head and seeing the venomous dragon, the Sixth Elder immediately showed impatience and waved his hand, saying:
"You may leave now. I will arrange for you to work with that ghostly thing in the Ghost Realm. Just be prepared at any time."

"You!" The Poisonous Dragon glared at the other party with resentment. These human cultivators were utterly despicable. Why did they need to use such nice words, fellow Daoist?

They kicked us out as soon as they no longer needed us, damn it!
It's really nothing.

The venomous dragon's face darkened, and it got up to leave without saying a word. However, an impatient voice came from behind again, almost causing it to go berserk.

"Put on your straw hat properly and don't reveal your identity. If I find out that you dare to eat people, you won't be leaving!"

"Good good!"

The venomous dragon, wearing its bamboo hat in a huff, stormed outside.

Only after the poisonous dragon departed did the Sixth Elder sigh softly, and then a light screen appeared in the main hall behind him.

"Your subordinate greets the Second Palace Master."

The figure of the Second Palace Master of the Azure Sea Palace appeared in the light screen, while the Sixth Elder, who had just been suppressing the transformed demon, was now respectfully kneeling on one knee.

"This venomous dragon has already made arrangements according to plan, and is just waiting for the right opportunity to eliminate an old fellow."

Upon hearing the Sixth Elder's report, the Second Palace Master waved his hand dismissively, looking rather uninterested:

"Alright, it's just a small matter. No need to report to me. If this little poisonous dragon disobeys, just kill it."

Seeing his Second Palace Master's nonchalant attitude, the Sixth Elder was speechless, but he could only cup his hands and say:
"This dragon is probably connected to the Dragon Palace. Should we be more cautious?"

Looking at the cautious Sixth Elder, the Second Palace Master sneered disdainfully:
"Anything that can come here and transform into human form on its own has no background whatsoever. Even if it has connections, it's just a bad reputation. If we kill this poisonous dragon, the Dragon Palace might even give us a big gift."

If it were the Grand Palace Master reprimanding him like this, he wouldn't have felt anything, but this Second Palace Master made him a little nervous for a moment. After hearing these words, he cautiously raised his head and said:
"So, did you kill that venomous dragon afterward?"

Seeing the Sixth Elder's short-sighted appearance, the Second Palace Master felt helpless. Having such a group of people under his command was truly exhausting.

"Use your brain! What's wrong with killing it? Does our Azure Sea Palace lack the resources for a fourth-order transformed poisonous dragon? Letting this beast offend the forces in the outer sea is pointless."

"I can't return to the Dragon Palace, and I've offended all the forces in the outer seas. If the demon races of the outer seas find out that it cooperates with human cultivators to hunt their own kind, will I have any place to hide?"

At this point, the Second Palace Master, whose face was full of gentle smiles on the screen, finally said lightly:
"I think there will be many Nascent Soul cultivators and transformed demons in the Demon Beast Abyss, who will want to get rid of this poisonous dragon that is hated by both humans and demons."

Upon hearing this, the Sixth Elder nodded nervously. This Second Palace Master was ruthless; he was determined to squeeze every last drop of value out of this poisonous dragon.

Just like the Yin Spirit Beast King of the Ghost Realm.

"Alright, every time this secret realm opens, there are always some people who don't behave themselves. If this poisonous dragon is used properly, it can also make these people realize the truth."

"If you dare to act recklessly again, beware of repeating the same mistakes. The alien beings of the outer seas will not show mercy. How did the original twenty-four sects become only sixteen now!"

As the light screen disappeared, the Sixth Elder secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

How could it be gone? Second Palace Master, how dare you say that? Wasn't it you who orchestrated the appearance of the Outer Sea Treasure, which led to the siege of the Outer Sea Monster by the Twenty-Four Sects?

This resulted in the discovery of a colossal creature from the deep sea, causing heavy losses to the twenty-four sects of the outer sea and indirectly weakening the outer sea demon race.

What started as internal strife escalated into chaos in the Demonic Abyss, which the deep-sea monsters referred to as a human tide.

"With this natal soul lamp, it seems that this poisonous dragon will be schemed against by the Second Palace Master for the rest of its life."

After getting up, the Sixth Elder looked at the soul lamp in his palm and couldn't help but reveal a gloating smile. Anyway, it wasn't one of their own.

……

outside the hall.

Just as Lin Chang'an and Master Tan were walking inside, a tall, thin figure wearing a bamboo hat appeared. Lin Chang'an seemed to sense something, and at the same time, a chill rose in his heart.

A Nascent Soul cultivator!
It's not surprising that a Nascent Soul cultivator of the same level was visiting the Sixth Elder's Hall. The problem is that Lin Chang'an felt a sense of familiarity when he sensed this aura.

Why does it have an aura that's familiar and similar to that of the Thunder Flood Dragon?
Nascent Soul? And this strange aura that doesn't belong to human cultivators, could it be!
At this moment, Lin Chang'an's face turned green as he recalled the memories of searching for Lei Jiao.

This thunder dragon has many brothers and sisters, one of whom is in the process of transforming into human form.

In other words, the person in front of you is the transformed relative of that Thunder Dragon.

"Two little ones!"

Meanwhile, the venomous dragon, already seething with anger, revealed a greedy look of resentment and desire for revenge upon seeing the two Core Formation human cultivators.

Under the influence of this Nascent Soul aura, Lin Chang'an and Master Tan turned pale.

"I've met senior."

Faced with the transformed demon, Lin Chang'an and Master Tan hurriedly bowed. However, at that moment, a cold snort echoed around them, and the Poisonous Flood Dragon's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

"I'm going to that ghost town you mentioned right now!"

The venomous dragon was frustrated; coming to this human cultivator's land was too stifling, as it couldn't even eat a human.

He vowed never to cooperate with these cunning human monks again.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator!"

After watching the mysterious figure snort and leave, Master Tan broke out in a cold sweat.

Lin Chang'an stared at the disappearing figure with lingering fear; his back was already soaked with sweat.

"After we return, all the materials related to the Thunder Flood Dragon must be digested. If that's not possible, then let the Green Horned Ox and the Phoenix Bird devour them as well."

Lin Chang'an was secretly alarmed. The Demon Beast Sea Abyss was so vast, how could they have encountered it by such a coincidence?

He dared not gamble again. After the little incident with the poisonous dragon, Master Tan led Lin Chang'an into the main hall.

……

Inside the dimly lit hall, the most striking feature was the dizzyingly high ceiling.

Just a glance from the corner of his eye was enough to make Lin Chang'an feel dizzy, and he hurriedly withdrew his consciousness.

The dome was a deep darkness, studded with countless twinkling stars. These stars were not still, but were slowly moving along some mysterious trajectory.

The cool, hazy starlight bathed the entire hall in a mysterious and unpredictable starlight.

"This is at least a fourth-order restriction!"

As a formation master, Lin Chang'an instantly realized that the decorations, which resembled a starry sky, were actually fourth-order formations and restrictions far beyond his understanding.

On the high platforms on both sides of the main hall, eternal flames float, their flickering flames seemingly imprisoned, steadily emitting a soft and cool glow.

However, Lin Chang'an's pupils shrank. What was this spark? It was clearly the soul of a Nascent Soul cultivator imprisoned here, and then the soul was ignited and struggled painfully.

Master Tan, who was standing to the side, seemed to know why Lin Chang'an was so shocked. He had felt the same way when he first came here.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, these two lit soul lamps are the souls of two Nascent Soul demons who once killed my Bihai Palace elders. After being captured alive by the Second Palace Master, their souls were imprisoned here.”

After hearing Master Tan's introduction, Lin Chang'an took a deep breath and gained a better understanding of the power of the Bihai Palace.

The two then entered the main hall and saw the Sixth Elder standing on the second step of the high platform, with his hands behind his back, wearing a white robe with gold thread patterns, which belonged to the elders of the Azure Sea Palace.

"Lin Chang'an greets the Sixth Elder."

Lin Chang'an and Master Tan bowed respectfully.

"Hmm, not bad. I didn't expect you to break through to the third-tier high-grade array master so quickly. This talent is rare even in the Azure Sea Palace."

The Sixth Elder on the high platform looked calmly at the two below. He had just vented his anger on a transformed demon and was feeling quite satisfied.

Unexpectedly, another good thing happened.

"It is all thanks to the array formation inheritance bestowed upon me by the Sixth Elder; otherwise, I would not be where I am today."

Faced with a Nascent Soul cultivator who could hold his life in his hands at any moment, Lin Chang'an bowed his head and clasped his hands, not daring to overstep his bounds in the slightest.

However, the Sixth Elder smiled calmly upon hearing this and waved his hand, saying:
"Alright, you rogue cultivators are just too cautious. I will not go back on my promise to you."

Even if you enter the secret realm, if you have the chance to obtain a Nascent Soul treasure, that's your own skill; my Azure Sea Palace wouldn't stoop to harming a friend.

Looking at the reserved Lin Chang'an, the Sixth Elder chuckled. These rogue cultivators were all cautious, just like Lu the Turtle back then.

"Thank you, Sixth Elder."

Lin Chang'an hurriedly clasped his hands in thanks, for he had come here precisely for the treasure the other party had promised.

"I can see that your cultivation is not bad. You are about to reach the bottleneck of the late stage of Core Formation. I once said that as long as you can break through to become a third-level high-grade array master..."

I've bestowed upon you one or two protective treasures; now, what do you desire? Magical artifacts, elixirs, or supernatural powers and secret techniques?

Hearing the other party's generosity, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel delighted. This time, his trip had indeed been worthwhile.

Nascent Soul cultivators are generous, or rather, Nascent Soul cultivators and Core Formation cultivators belong to two different circles. The treasures they need are at most just good for Nascent Soul cultivators.

I wouldn't say I'm smitten yet.

"Reporting to the Sixth Elder, I have kept your words in mind all these years. The secret realm is extremely dangerous, and I dare not trouble you. I have already prepared some items for self-defense."

However, the ghostly winds and gales within the secret realm are extremely strong, and they still lack a wind-attribute demon core to refine a protective treasure. They came here hoping to obtain clues about wind-attribute demon beast lairs from the Treasure Light Pavilion.

Lin Chang'an gave a respectful reply, appearing as if he had devoted himself to planning this matter over the years.

The resources he has collected over the years for facing the secret realm cannot be hidden from him, nor is there any need to conceal them.

Upon hearing this, Master Tan's eyes twitched. He truly hadn't expected that this fellow Daoist Lin possessed such a high level of eloquence.

What does it mean to not dare to trouble someone, but to prepare everything yourself, even more diligently than him?

The Sixth Elder was also in a rare good mood today, and couldn't help but chuckle and wave his hand, saying:

"Third-tier array masters are rare talents. I don't want to lose one before even entering the secret realm. This is my token. Take this and go to the Treasure Pavilion later to retrieve a third-tier high-grade wind attribute demon core."

"By the way, I'll also bestow upon you a near-fourth-tier pill to boost your cultivation. When you reach the late-stage Core Formation realm, you'll have more ways to protect yourself."

What is a Nascent Soul cultivator? Take a look!
This is!
At this moment, Lin Chang'an was excited and repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting.

He thought that he could get so many good things just by saying a few nice words, and that he was good at talking too.

However, these were treasures that were extremely rare and hard to come by for him, but they were quite ordinary in the eyes of Nascent Soul cultivators.

There was no chance for him to flatter Lin Chang'an again, and this sixth elder of the Nascent Soul stage even bestowed upon him a Nascent Soul cultivation manual.

And Tan Zhenren, who came along with them, also received a near-fourth-order pill to enhance his cultivation.

……

Outside the main hall, Lin Chang'an looked back at the hall with reluctance. If he had known that this sixth elder of the Nascent Soul stage liked to hear nice words, he should have prepared better.

At the same time, he secretly sighed, realizing that the rumors from the outside world were indeed true.

In the cultivation world, there have always been rumors that some Nascent Soul stage monsters have extremely eccentric personalities, and sometimes they might kill you simply because they don't like you.

Some were gluttonous, and there was a legendary Nascent Soul cultivator who devoted himself to cultivation before reaching Nascent Soul stage, but after reaching Nascent Soul stage, he directly established a family and took hundreds of female cultivators as concubines, all for the sake of having children.

Whether it's the Qi Refining stage or the Foundation Establishment stage, anyone who can give birth to his child will be rewarded. Unfortunately, the higher a cultivator's cultivation level, the lower the chance of having offspring.

Lin Chang'an didn't find it strange that the Sixth Elder of the Nascent Soul stage liked to hear nice things.

If it were him, after cultivating for hundreds of years and finally reaching the Nascent Soul stage, wouldn't he be allowed to enjoy himself?
"Fellow Daoist Lin, we really owe you a lot this time."

More than receiving the treasure, Master Tan was excited about the great contribution he had made to the Sixth Elder this time.

My sister will finally be able to hold her head high again. He'll see who dares to laugh at him behind his back.

I'll give this pill to my older sister when I get back. Given his age and talent, the chances of him breaking through his current stagnation in cultivation are slim. It would be better to use it to elevate my sister's status.

Looking at Master Tan standing to his left and right at his waist, Lin Chang'an smiled broadly and cupped his hands in greeting.

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Tan's introduction, I wouldn't have had such an opportunity. If anyone should thank someone, it should be me, Lin, thanking Fellow Daoist Tan."

In high spirits, Master Tan patted his chest and laughed heartily:
"Let's go, I'll personally take you to Baoguang Pavilion. And you've come at just the right time, as there's an auction going on at Baoguang Pavilion."

Under the cover of night, Haiyuan City was bustling with activity, and Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile.

He had been to Haiyuan City several times, but he had never attended an auction, and had even missed a trade fair.

Lin Chang'an was happy to befriend this Master Tan, at least he didn't have any ill intentions towards him.

On the way to Baoguang Pavilion, Lin Chang'an also sent a telepathic message to his sword attendant, which could be considered as going to the auction at Baoguang Pavilion together.

……

By the time they arrived at Baoguang, the auction was already halfway through.

However, with the Sixth Elder's identity jade token, Master Tan proudly led Lin Chang'an and his sword attendant into a private room.

"Next up is a claw from a late-stage tier 3 demonic beast, an excellent material for crafting magical artifacts. Starting bid..."

As the auction at Baoguang Pavilion was in full swing, many cultivators below watched the auction items with envy.

Inside the private room, after the maids from Baoguang Pavilion served spiritual tea and fruits, Master Tan was introducing them to Lin Chang'an.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, there has been some turmoil in the outer seas in recent years. Some families and sects that have sought refuge with my Bihai Palace can participate in my Bihai Palace's auctions."

"Look at these cultivators below, their cultivation levels varying; they are actually members of the various families and sects responsible for different sea areas."

"Cultivators like us from the Azure Sea Palace, once we reach the Core Formation stage, are rewarded with materials for crafting magical treasures and the opportunity to choose a cultivation method..."

Listening to Master Tan's introduction, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel envious. It's true that it's good to have a powerful backer.

This Azure Sea Palace truly lives up to its reputation as the number one power in the Demon Beast Abyss; it is indeed incredibly powerful.

"If Fellow Daoist Lin does not wish to join a major power and participate in the struggle after this trip to the secret realm, then you can simply go into hiding and let the storm pass by."

Although this Master Tan is not very good-looking, his character is quite good.

He smiled broadly and said to Lin Chang'an, "These are actually many real-world problems."

After the secret realm opens, many cultivators will flock in. Those who survive are naturally afraid of being targeted, so it is very common for them to go into hiding and digest their opportunities.

If someone were to receive such an opportunity, their first thought would be to digest it, rather than join the various factions and participate in the struggle.

Afterwards, this Master Tan also talked about many secret techniques of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, as well as the inside story of the turmoil that he was unaware of.

This made Lin Chang'an sigh with emotion.

"I see. If Fellow Daoist Tan hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have known many things."

Just as they were having a pleasant conversation, Master Tan's voice transmission jade talisman lit up, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I'm really sorry. My sister invited you to take your time watching the auction with Fellow Daoist Qiu. I'll have someone send you a pot of the finest spirit wine later."

"Fellow Daoist Tan is too kind."

Then, the short-statured Master Tan smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and left the private room.

Once only Lin Chang'an and the sword attendant were inside the private room, the smile on his face slowly faded.

"Sure enough, as long as you are strong, you will have many friends."

He's not stupid; he's befriended this Master Tan in this way.

The other party is clearly trying to win them over.

A third-tier array master joining the Azure Sea Palace is a position of considerable importance.

However, the other party's sincerity was also quite good, and they even suggested that he could wait until the turmoil was over before joining.

If it weren't for the many secrets he currently carries and the turbulent situation, the Azure Sea Palace would truly be a good choice.

Just then, an item up for auction below caught the sword servant's eye.

"This Spirit-Gathering Pearl is a treasure nurtured by a spirit shell that has been in the deep sea for two thousand years. I don't need to elaborate on its value, do I? The starting bid is 350,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

Amidst the lively chatter below, a spirit orb the size of a baby's fist appeared on the high platform, attracting the attention of many.

"Hiss! It is said that this spirit pearl not only has the effect of preserving youth, but more importantly, it can nourish the golden core in the body and improve the quality of the golden core."

"Not only that, it's rumored to have the effect of awakening a cultivator's hidden spiritual body..."

The cultivators below were discussing amongst themselves, while Lin Chang'an also showed a solemn expression.

"They even have such spiritual items!"

“Master, I’ve seen this item in the ancient books in the cave.” The sword attendant said solemnly. Over the years, she had not neglected her cultivation, and she had also read many of the ancient books that Lin Chang’an had placed in the cave.

Ancient texts record that the greatest effect of this spiritual pearl is to nourish the essence and qi within a cultivator's body, and since the golden elixir is formed from essence and qi, it is naturally contained within it.

But it's different for the sword servant.

The sword servant possesses the Heavenly Spirit Sword Body, and her body is nurtured with a pure Heavenly Spirit Qi. This spirit pearl nourishes the essence within her body, which can help strengthen the Heavenly Spirit Qi within her body.

The sword attendant beside him had a solemn expression, staring intently at the item on the auction table.

She naturally knew that her master would need the spiritual energy within her body to form a nascent soul in the future, so the more abundant the celestial spiritual energy within her body, the better.

"Three hundred and eighty thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

Lin Chang'an did not hesitate and began bidding on the spiritual object.

Although it's unknown how much it will help the sword servant, it will be of some help to the Nascent Soul stage, making it a rare treasure for him.

Although this item is rare, most cultivators are merely amazed by it, and not many people actually want it.

After all, with the current situation being so turbulent, they desperately need treasures that directly enhance their strength.

These kinds of spiritual objects that require long-term nurturing to be effective, we'll have to wait until they weather this turmoil first.

In the end, this spiritual item was auctioned off to Lin Chang'an for 395,000 spirit stones.

Contrary to popular belief, some auction items are being bid up to prices far exceeding their intrinsic value, sometimes several times higher.

After all, those who can participate in the auction have all lived for hundreds of years, so how could they be so easily swayed?

"Senior, you were the one who auctioned this item."

The auction was still in full swing when the door of the private room opened, and two Foundation Establishment maids from Baoguang Pavilion respectfully entered.

One of them was holding the item he had just auctioned, while the other was holding a jade box containing a wind-attribute demon core that he had obtained by using the Sixth Elder's jade token to come here.

"good."

Looking at these two treasures, especially the third-grade high-quality wind-attribute demon core, Lin Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After searching for so many years, he had finally found it.

This saves him the trouble of hunting.

However, he naturally didn't have nearly 400,000 mid-grade spirit stones, but he did have a few Yin Spirit Demon Cores.

After taking out two mid-grade third-tier Yin Spirit Demon Cores, Lin Chang'an said calmly:

"Give this item to your manager; any excess can be exchanged for spirit stones."

"Yes."

A mid-grade third-tier demon core is worth around 150,000 spirit stones, and even with the recent price increase, it's worth at most 200,000.

The Yin-attribute demon core is more valuable, worth around 300,000 spirit stones.

His two stones are naturally worth far more than the items that were auctioned.

Later at the auction, Lin Chang'an was also amazed by the variety of rare spiritual items and magical treasures on display.

There were even captured third-tier demonic beasts up for auction; demonic beast materials and living creatures are two different things.

Lin Chang'an also acquired several cultivation materials at this auction, as well as two spiritual fruits that Fairy Ni Chang wanted to refine into pills.

The end result was that not only did he not get the spirit stones back from his two Yin-attribute demon cores, but he also lost two more Yin-spirit demon cores.

　Double monthly tickets please!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)