Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

After searching through all the magical artifacts for nourishing the soul but not finding one suitable, I turned to defensive artifacts.

"The Spirit Mirror Ring, a mid-grade magic artifact, can withstand a certain amount of soul attacks when worn. It costs four hundred low-grade spirit stones."

"..."

"The Bright Soul Soft Armor, a superior-grade magic weapon, can withstand physical and spiritual attacks when worn. It costs 1,400 low-grade spirit stones."

"..."

"Shattered Star Pendant, a top-grade magic artifact. Wearing it can withstand one soul attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It costs six thousand low-grade spirit stones."

"..."

I looked it over but still didn't find what I was looking for.

Open the last book in the recovery category.

Finally, a top-grade magic artifact, the Nine-Turn Soul Light Bead, was selected. By inputting spiritual power, it could release a light that could heal the soul. It cost 6,500 low-grade spirit stones.

"Fellow Daoist, do you not have any soul-type treasures here?" Lu Yan asked.

"Guest, you flatter us. Items of the spirit are rare to begin with, and these magical artifacts are the result of our sect's years of searching."

We do have some offensive and defensive magical artifacts in our pavilion, but we probably have very few special magical artifacts of the divine soul type in the entire Iron Origin City.

However, guests can try the Night Breeze Auction House, which is said to have many good items, and has also featured many divine soul treasures.

However, guests should be prepared that these treasures are not only of dubious origin, but will also be fought over by many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"It would be very dangerous for the guests if they didn't have a Foundation Establishment cultivator protecting them," the waiter told Lu Yan.

"Thank you for reminding me." Lu Yan said thank you and left.

Lu Yan then visited several famous weapon shops and bought a few decent top-grade magic weapons, but he didn't find any soul-type treasures.

Having no other option, Lu Yan could only inquire about this so-called Night Breeze Auction.

Upon inquiry, it was learned that this Night Breeze Auction, like the private night auctions in Worry-Free City, is held at night once a month, and contains many good items. The next auction will be held in five days.

Lu Yan found an inn to stay in and then tried out the top-quality magical artifacts he had bought one by one.

The results showed that it did have some effect, but it was very limited and provided very little help to the individual.

It seems that we can't rely on magical artifacts ourselves, and can only seek help from precious artifacts.

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Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

At the beginning of midnight (11 PM to 1 AM), Lu Yan, fully wrapped up, arrived at the Night Wind Auction House and paid fifty low-grade spirit stones to enter the venue.

They found it was packed with people.

The first floor is for Qi Refining stage cultivators, and the second floor is for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators and special cultivators.

The Night Breeze Auction is famous far and wide, attracting not only cultivators from Tieyuan City but also those from several nearby cities.

There are many cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining, and quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators as well.

Quietly wait until midnight (11 PM to 1 AM) for the auction to begin.

"Hello everyone, I am the auctioneer for this auction, Ni Wanwan." A female cultivator with a very good figure and appearance stepped onto the auction stage.

"I imagine everyone is quite eager for this auction, so without further ado, I hereby declare the auction to begin."

"The first item up for auction is a top-grade magic artifact, the Moon Silver Armor, with a starting bid of 800 low-grade spirit stones."

"Eight hundred and fifty yuan."

Nine hundred dollars.

"..."

In the end, this top-grade magic artifact was sold for 4,500 low-grade spirit stones.

Seeing this, Lu Yan clicked his tongue in amazement. As expected of Tieyuan City, which is famous for refining weapons, the first item auctioned was an extremely rare top-grade defensive magic weapon.

"The second item..."

Lu Yan didn't need anything in the early stages, until he bought three Tier 2 Primary Healing Pills at the auction.

Having more of these is good for unforeseen circumstances.

After all, he couldn't take the third-tier pill that Qingyin had given him, or he would explode and die.

Unfortunately, this healing pill is refined from spiritual energy, so Xuefei's master cannot use it.

Then Lu Yan took a few more pictures of second-tier beginner talismans.

Iron Origin City's development is quite distorted. In the field of weapon crafting, it is far ahead of the second place in the wilderness, but industries such as talisman making and alchemy are relatively backward.

As expected, some precious artifacts were put up for auction later in the auction, and there were quite a few of them, so the prices were naturally very high.

The price ranges from fifty to three hundred mid-grade spirit stones.

Before coming, Lu Yan had already taken stock of his assets.

Ten high-grade spirit stones, one thousand two hundred and fifty-three mid-grade spirit stones, and over one hundred and fifty-two thousand low-grade spirit stones.

He was incredibly wealthy, more so than most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"The following item is extraordinary; it is a rare and precious artifact that protects the soul."

Please take a look: The Azure Smoke Jade Soul Pendant can not only resist attacks on the soul and protect and stabilize one's own soul, but also cause damage to evil spirits.

Starting bid: 100 mid-grade spirit stones.

After Ni Wanwan finished introducing the jade pendant in her hand, Lu Yan's breathing became rapid. This thing was very useful to him now.

During this period, Lu Yan could clearly feel that his temperament was slowly changing due to the infection of the demon god, becoming irritable and bloodthirsty, and moving towards mental instability. At that time, he might really lose control of himself.

"One hundred and ten mid-grade spirit stones."

"One hundred and twenty mid-grade spirit stones."

"One hundred and fifty mid-grade spirit stones."

"..."

"Four hundred mid-grade spirit stones."

As expected of a divine soul-type treasure, the competition was extremely fierce, and in a short time, three hundred mid-grade spirit stones were added.

"Five hundred mid-grade spirit stones."

"Five hundred and ten mid-grade spirit stones." As soon as the price exceeded five hundred, Lu Yan made his move.

"Huh, someone on the first floor actually dares to compete with someone on the second floor?" Lu Yan's words immediately attracted the attention of the cultivators present, since he was the only one bidding on the entire first floor.

"Tsk tsk tsk, looks like a wealthy person. I wonder who will end up with him."

"Five hundred and twenty yuan."

The price didn't stop after reaching 500, and soon it reached 600.

However, the number of competitors has also dropped significantly, with only five or six people bidding up prices now.

After the price rose to 700, only Lu Yan and a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the second floor were competing for it.

Unfortunately, this price has reached the upper limit of this treasure, exceeding its actual value.

"Seven hundred and ten yuan."

"Seven hundred and twenty yuan."

"Seven hundred and thirty yuan."

No matter how many times the other party shouted, Lu Yan followed closely behind, and from his tone, it was clear that he seemed to have reached his limit.

"Young friend, I am Du Qing. My grandson has a problem with his soul and urgently needs this Azure Smoke Jade Soul Pendant."

"Could you do me the honor of letting me have this treasure? I'll consider it a favor I owe you." The final contender spoke to Lu Yan.

"Du Qing? Why does that name sound so familiar?"

"It's him, Senior Du, the sword cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. You might not know him if you're not from here, but he's very famous in our Iron Plains City."

As the people around him discussed the matter, Lu Yan also learned about this person's background.

"I'm sorry, senior, this is also a necessity for me. I cannot give it up." With his life at stake, Lu Yan resolutely refused.