Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 430 White Jade Ginseng
"Thank you!"

Li Yunjing glanced at the jade pendant, hesitated for a moment, and then took it.

Although he doesn't intend to have too much involvement with the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce", having multiple channels is always a good thing.

Moreover, this jade pendant also represents a certain status, which may be useful in the future.

"Thank you, Miss Shi."

Li Yunjing put away the jade pendant, his tone indifferent.

Seeing that Li Yunjing had accepted the token, Shi Meng felt somewhat relieved, and her smile deepened: "Master, you are too kind. If you don't mind, please do me the honor of attending my Chamber of Commerce's auction in three days. There will be many rare treasures there, which may be of some help to you."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly: "If I have time, I will come."

Upon hearing this, Shi Meng was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Then Shi Meng will await your arrival, Master."

Li Yunjing said no more and turned to leave the reception room with Zhao Qi.

Shi Meng watched the two leave until their figures disappeared at the top of the stairs before letting out a soft breath, a complex expression on her face.

"A master craftsman... If I could bring him into the Chamber of Commerce, my status within the Chamber would definitely rise accordingly."

Shi Meng muttered to herself, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

However, she also knew that someone like Li Yunjing was not someone who could be easily won over.

She can only slowly look for opportunities, and perhaps there will be a possibility of cooperation in the future.

On the other side, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi walked down a bustling street after leaving the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce".

Zhao Qi glanced at Li Yunjing and teased softly, "Husband, the terms from the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' seem quite good."

"hehe!"

Li Yunjing smiled dismissively, shook his head, and said indifferently, "Although the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' is powerful, it is limited to the East China Sea. You will see even stronger chambers of commerce in the future."

Upon hearing this, the three words "Jubaolou" came to mind for Li Yunjing!

In Li Yunjing's view, "Jubaolou" is the top-tier power.

He was able to traverse several continents, and many of his businesses involved Nascent Soul cultivators.

Li Yunjing has always run "Xingyue Trading Company" with the ultimate goal of becoming a behemoth like "Jubaolou".

Zhao Qi nodded, a knowing glint in her eyes: "Hopefully, I can still make some gains at the auction in three days!"

"I think we should be able to find some good stuff!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly: "Judging from today's scene, the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is full of confidence, and even dares to sell the Nine Turns Yellow Spring Water!"

"Yes! Today's harvest was beyond our expectations!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qi's face also showed an expectant expression: "Then let's make good preparations and go take a look together in three days."

The two smiled at each other and continued walking forward.

The streets were bustling with people, noisy and lively.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi returned to their residence, already preparing for the auction three days later.

By the third day, the square where the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" was located was packed with people.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi stood in the middle of the square, unable to even move their bodies.

It's easy to imagine how many people attended the auction.

"Never mind! I'll contact Shi Meng!"

Li Yunjing frowned, having exhausted all other options, and took out the "Ten Thousand Mile Communication Talisman" to explain the problem he was facing, hoping that Shi Meng could provide some assistance.

Not long after, Li Yunjing received a reply.

Shi Meng asked Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi to find a place to wait a moment, and she would come shortly.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi struggled to squeeze through the crowd and finally found a slightly open corner.

After the two stood still, Li Yunjing looked around and found that there were many people in the square, bustling and noisy.

The auction was far more attractive than they had expected.

"It seems that this auction is much larger than we expected."

Zhao Qi said in a low voice, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"This is a good thing!"

Li Yunjing nodded, his brows furrowing slightly: "The bigger the event, the more good stuff there will be!"

As for the impact on "Star Moon Trading Company"?

Li Yunjing really didn't care that much!
Li Yunjing knew the true strength of the "Star Moon Trading Company" and knew that if they wanted to compete with the "Four Seas Trading Company", they would have to wait until Li Yunjing advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm!
In terms of current strength, they are far behind.

As for why the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" suppressed the "Xingyue Trading Company"?
It's all because "Star Moon Trading Company" has connections with "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

Even if the "Star Moon Merchant Guild" grew ten times larger without the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," the people of the "Four Seas Merchant Guild" wouldn't care.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi waited for a short while before Shi Meng appeared in the crowd.

She was wearing a light purple dress, which made her stand out.

Shi Meng quickly walked up to Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi, with an apologetic smile on her face: "Master Wutian, Miss Zhao, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. There were just too many people at today's auction, it was our poor arrangement."

"It doesn't matter!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand and said calmly, "We didn't expect so many people to come, which is why we've troubled Fellow Daoist Shi Meng and caused you trouble."

"Master! You're too kind!"

Shi Meng smiled slightly and gestured, "Please follow me, both of you. I have arranged a VIP passage for you, which will allow you to enter the auction venue directly."

"Thank you!"

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi exchanged a glance, nodded, and followed Shi Meng through the crowd.

Shi Meng was a member of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce," so no one stopped her. She easily led Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi to the main entrance.

The cultivators from the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" standing at the door immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing Shi Meng, and then opened the door.

As for what outsiders think?

Then it has nothing to do with Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi.

This time, the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" is holding an auction, and Nascent Soul Realm cultivators can fly in and directly enter the "Octagonal Tower".

Golden Core cultivators can enter first.

Of course, masters like Li Yunjing, whose status is equivalent to Golden Core cultivators, can also enter.

This is not to say that Shi Meng abused her power on such a large occasion to benefit Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi.

Upon entering the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce," Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi discovered that it was not the same road they had taken three days prior.

Guided by Shi Meng, the two went upstairs through a wide corridor.

As Shi Meng walked, she explained, "This is the VIP passage, which can only be used by guests with VIP tokens. Please rest assured, you can go directly to the VIP boxes of the auction on the fifth floor from here without being disturbed."

"Thank you!"

Li Yunjing nodded, quite satisfied with Shi Meng's arrangements.

He took out the VIP token that Shi Meng had given him earlier and said calmly, "Miss Shi is very thoughtful."

Seeing that Li Yunjing was satisfied, Shi Meng smiled slightly and said respectfully, "Master Wutian, you are too kind. This is what we should do. Please follow me, the auction is about to begin."

The three walked along the corridor and soon went up the stairs, which, like an elevator, led directly to the fifth floor.

Guided by Shi Meng, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi arrived at a luxuriously decorated private room.

The door to this private room is labeled number ninety-nine.

"You two, please come in!"

Shi Meng pushed open the door, gesturing for Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi to enter.

The private room was furnished extremely comfortably, with soft chairs, exquisite refreshments, and even a huge crystal screen that provided a clear view of the auction.

"Please be seated, both of you. The auction will begin shortly. If you require anything, please feel free to contact the servants outside."

Shi Meng said with a smile.

Li Yunjing nodded and said calmly, "Thank you, Miss Shi. We can make the arrangements ourselves."

"I have to go out and attend to the auction, so I won't bother you any longer."

Seeing this, Shi Meng said no more and respectfully left the private room.

After Shi Meng left, Zhao Qi sat on the soft chair and breathed a sigh of relief: "I didn't expect the VIP treatment at the 'Sihai Chamber of Commerce' to be so thoughtful. It seems that this VIP token is really useful."

"The main advantage is that my identity as a weapon-refining master is very useful!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, his gaze falling on the crystal screen: "It seems that if we reduce the fighting and killing in the future, and adopt the identity of a master to travel the cultivation world, we will gain more."

"whee……"

Zhao Qi recalled the difficulties Li Yunjing had encountered along the way and said with a charming smile, "At least we won't encounter so many pursuers!"

"You!"

Li Yunjing smiled and shook his head.

The two chatted for a while in the private room before the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" opened the door for Foundation Establishment cultivators to enter.

Not long after the Foundation Establishment cultivators entered, Qi Refining cultivators could buy tickets to enter and broaden their horizons.

There are no Tier 1 items at this auction. The reason for selling tickets is to take advantage of the grand event and profit from Qi Refining Realm cultivators.

This level had the most people; on the third floor of the auction house, there were as many as 70,000 to 80,000 people sitting there.

Each person gets a ticket for 100 low-grade spirit stones, which adds up to seven or eight million.

This is not a small sum of money!
The "Sihai Chamber of Commerce," which started as a business, naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity.

The fourth floor is a regular venue for Foundation Establishment cultivators. There are no private rooms there; it's all open seating, and it can accommodate 100,000 people!
These 100,000 people come from several sea areas, including the "Flying Cloud Sea Area".

Recently, these 100,000 people have brought a huge amount of revenue to the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce".

Most of the items in this auction were second-tier treasures, and the main buyers were still these same people.

As for the fifth floor, it houses some special Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Core experts.

There are only about a thousand people!

But in terms of financial resources, they far surpass the 100,000 people downstairs!
The sixth floor is the territory of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.

Li Yunjing had no idea how many Nascent Soul cultivators had come there, but he figured there must have been at least ten or eight.

Half a day later, the auction officially began.

Inside Box 99, on the crystal screen, a middle-aged man in a magnificent robe walked onto the auction stage and announced the start of the auction in a loud voice.

As each treasure was unveiled, the atmosphere at the scene gradually became more enthusiastic.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi sat quietly in the private room, their eyes fixed on the auction items on the screen, watching with great interest.

Why would a Qi Refining Realm cultivator pay to come to an auction just to watch the spectacle?

This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons!
For a cultivator, seeing countless treasures of various levels for one hundred low-grade spirit stones is well worth it.

Any cultivator who has the means will be willing to spend the spirit stones to witness this grand spectacle.

Countless treasures were put up for auction, and even experts like Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi enjoyed it. Some of the special items were even unfamiliar to Li Yunjing.

This has nothing to do with grade; it's simply that I don't recognize some rare items.

Half a day passed, and the middle-aged man in charge of the auction took out the next item for auction.

It turned out to be a palm-sized, twisted white jade ginseng.

It has complete roots and is even sealed with talismans.

The middle-aged man showed it around and carefully placed it back into the purple wooden box.

He then affixed a talisman to the outside of the box as a seal.

The way they were so careful seemed to be afraid that the white ginseng inside would escape!

"Everyone can see this! This is a second-tier high-grade 'White Jade Ginseng'! It has medicinal properties equivalent to 30,000 years!"

The middle-aged man spoke up and continued, "This is a miraculous medicine that can prolong life! Even without refining it into pills, simply boiling it into a soup can extend one's lifespan by a hundred years!"

"As for repairing injuries, it's extremely simple!"

"As long as there is breath, a person will not die!"

"Anyone interested can make a bid!"

"Starting price: 30,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

"Each bid increase must be no less than one thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

"let's start!"

Finally, the middle-aged man shouted with full confidence.

"Something that can save my life!"

Li Yunjing's eyes lit up as he thought of the old man in the "Scripture Pavilion"!
The "source of life" may not be reliable, but if this is added, it seems that the assurance is greater!
With that thought in mind, Li Yunjing pointed at the light screen and made the first bid!

Forty thousand mid-grade spirit stones!

This is Li Yunjing's work!
Li Yunjing's bid instantly caused a stir at the auction.

The price of 40,000 mid-grade spirit stones was 10,000 higher than the reserve price, clearly demonstrating Li Yunjing's determination to obtain this "White Jade Ginseng".

An uproar erupted in the hall, with many people turning to look towards the VIP box, trying to discern the identity of the bidder.

However, many people were disappointed.

The VIP rooms at the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" are extremely private, with layers of security barriers that prevent outsiders from seeing what's inside.

Of course, those who are interested can also find out who is in the private room by contacting people from the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce".

Internal disintegration is far more effective than external blasting.

As long as the spirit stones are in place, there's no information you can't find out.

"Forty thousand mid-grade spirit stones! The guest in VIP box number ninety-nine has bid for forty thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

The middle-aged auctioneer announced loudly, his tone tinged with excitement.

Clearly, he was satisfied with the price.

If you set the bar so high right from the start, how can you expect the bids to be low later?

Sure enough, almost without a pause, another voice rang out from the hall: "Forty-one thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

"Interesting! You dare to challenge me to a contest with spirit stones!"

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow and a disdainful smile appeared on his lips.

Li Yunjing tapped the light screen again, directly raising the price to 50,000 mid-grade spirit stones.

"Fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones! The guest in VIP box number ninety-nine has placed another bid!"

The auctioneer's voice grew even more excited.

"Wow..."

The atmosphere in the venue was instantly ignited, and many people began to whisper and discuss the value of this "white jade ginseng".

Although the "White Jade Ginseng" is precious, its price of 50,000 mid-grade spirit stones is already close to its limit.

After all, this is a top-tier second-tier treasure, not even a third-tier one!
If this "White Jade Ginseng" breaks through the limitations and reaches the third rank, it will probably fetch another astronomical price.

Li Yunjing's offer was already extremely high, but it seemed that someone else still needed the "White Jade Ginseng," and he made another offer.

However, this person was not as wealthy as Li Yunjing, and only added a thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

"Fifty-one thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. This "White Jade Ginseng" was of great significance to him, and he absolutely could not let it go to someone else.

Without hesitation, he raised the price again: "Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

The moment the price was announced, the venue fell silent.

Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones far exceed the market value of the "White Jade Ginseng".

Many people began to shake their heads, believing that the price was no longer worth pursuing.

Even the competitors remained silent, clearly weighing the pros and cons.

"Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones! Is there any higher bid?"

The auctioneer, still unwilling to give up, continued to ask questions loudly, scanning the entire room, hoping for a competitor to emerge.

The room fell silent; no one made any more bids.

This price is too high.

As for those Nascent Soul cultivators at the top?

They had consumed countless rare and precious herbs throughout their lives to prolong their lives, and had long since developed drug resistance. This second-tier high-grade "White Jade Ginseng" was meaningless to them.

Therefore, the important figures above did not make a bid.

"Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones once! Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones twice! Sixty thousand mid-grade spirit stones three times! Sold!"

The auctioneer brought down the gavel, announcing the ownership of the "white jade ginseng".

"call……"

Li Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

The price exceeded his expectations, but acquiring this "white jade ginseng" was enough for him.

Zhao Qi said softly from the side, "Husband, although this 'White Jade Ginseng' is precious, isn't the price of 60,000 mid-grade spirit stones a bit too high?"

Li Yunjing shook his head and said calmly, "It's alright. This 'White Jade Ginseng' is of great use to me. As long as I can achieve my goal, it's worth the expense."

Li Yunjing has always believed in repaying even the smallest kindness with the greatest gratitude!
He's not one to talk big; when it comes to crucial moments, he's truly willing to go to any lengths to achieve his goals!

This is Li Yunjing's principle in life: he can lose his life and his wealth, but he cannot change his character!

Zhao Qi nodded and said no more.

Since her husband had his own plans and valued this "white jade ginseng," he must have his reasons.

Zhao Qi's reminder was enough; there was no need to say anything more.

Not long after, a servant knocked on the door of the private room and respectfully brought over the "white jade ginseng".

After checking it over and confirming that everything was correct, Li Yunjing handed the spirit stones to the attendant.

The auction continued, and among the second-tier items were some third-tier treasures. On the third day, a fourth-tier material even appeared.

(End of this chapter)