Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

Chapter 131 Core Formation Auction

Fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye.

For most of the past fifteen years, he has been cultivating his physical body, which has enabled him to advance to the middle level of the third rank.

In addition, Jiang Yun also has time each year to study weapon crafting and formations.

His weapon crafting skills and array formation skills have both reached the first-tier high-grade level.

In other words, Jiang Yun is now not only a third-grade low-level alchemist, but also a first-grade high-level weapon refiner and a first-grade high-level array master.

Although he is currently at the Golden Core stage, he has only been studying weapon crafting and formation techniques for fifteen years.

Fifteen years, with very little time devoted to research each year.

Being able to advance to the first-tier superior level in both weapon crafting and formation techniques is already quite impressive.

In the future, I will focus on alchemy, with weapon crafting and formation making as secondary skills. Advancing to the second or even third tier of weapon crafting and formation making is just around the corner.

"I only have the formula for the Concentration Pill, a mid-grade third-tier pill."

"This Mind-Concentrating Pill requires the addition of thousand-year-old herbs, and there are also requirements regarding the age of the herbs."

"However, it's still fine to use relatively young medicinal herbs obtained according to the prescription for practice."

"However, if we do it this way, the resulting pill, although it will be a Mind-Concentrating Pill, will not be as effective as a second-tier pill."

Upon reaching the entrance of the cave, Jiang Yun put away the recipe for the Concentrating Spirit Pill and began to ponder again.

To break through to the third-tier mid-grade alchemist level, he only has the formula for the Concentration Pill, and he needs to find a way to obtain the other two third-tier mid-grade pills.

Of course, since I need to cultivate the Thousand Machines Divine Control Technique, this Mind Concentration Pill can be refined first.

To refine the Mind-Concentrating Pill, one needs to add thousand-year-old herbs and four medicinal herbs that have grown for a hundred years.

Adding thousand-year-old herbs and hundred-year-old medicinal materials directly to start refining the Mind-Concentrating Pill is undoubtedly a waste of herbs and spirit stones.

Therefore, Jiang Yun planned to follow the prescription, procure younger medicinal herbs, and not add any thousand-year-old herbs.

Although the Concentration Pills refined in this way have no effect, they can at least be used for practice to increase the success rate of refining real Concentration Pills in the future.

"In ancient times, spiritual energy was abundant, and thousand-year-old herbs and hundred-year-old medicinal materials were probably everywhere."

"Back then, the recipes were easy to refine into pills, but now they've become ancient recipes."

"The ancient formula has not been improved, and it is extremely difficult to gather all the necessary medicinal materials, let alone refine this kind of elixir."

Jiang Yun sighed.

He didn't have the small green bottle, so for now, he could only follow the ancient recipe to obtain low-grade medicinal herbs and then refine waste pills to practice with.

Once we have sufficient confidence, we will add thousand-year-old herbs and hundred-year-old medicinal materials to refine the Mind-Concentrating Pill according to the requirements of the ancient formula.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yun took a step and walked to the courtyard outside the cave, looking around.

That year, the Wen siblings had not yet come to collect the three Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, judging by the time, the agreed-upon day is almost here.

Jiang Yun originally planned to go to the alchemy shop, but quickly gave up the idea.

"We'll go to the alchemy shop after the Wen siblings come to visit."

"Over the years, I've had many interactions with the Wen siblings and have become friends with them. I wonder if the Wen family has any formulas for mid-grade third-tier pills."

"I'll inquire in a few days, and if they have it, I'll see if I can exchange it for the pill formula."

With that thought in mind, Jiang Yun returned to his cave.

While waiting for the Wen siblings to arrive, he didn't idle around; he studied the art of weapon crafting and formations.

If you keep at it, I believe you will soon be able to advance to the second-tier low-grade weapon refiner and formation master.

A few days later, the Wen siblings came to the door to buy Foundation Building Pills.

"Fellow Daoist Wen, Miss Wen, please come in."

Jiang Yun invited the Wen siblings into the cave and treated them well.

After the three talked for a while, they began the transaction.

Jiang Yun took out the three Foundation Establishment Pills he had prepared, while the Wen siblings gave him 102,000 spirit stones.

After the transaction was completed, the three Foundation Building Pills of the fifteenth year were also sold to the Wen siblings.

For the past fifteen years, in accordance with the cooperation agreement, three Foundation Establishment Pills were sold to the Wen siblings each year, with each pill costing 34,000 spirit stones.

So over fifteen years, that would amount to forty-five Foundation Establishment Pills.

In the past fifteen years, Jiang Yun has earned 1.53 million spirit stones solely from the Wen siblings.

He made a fortune by relying on the formula for the Gathering Yuan Pill.

Moreover, the Wen siblings wanted one hundred Foundation Establishment Pills, and there were still fifty-five Foundation Establishment Pills that had not been sold.

It is estimated that 1.9 million spirit stones will be earned in the next twenty years.

After accepting the spirit stones, Jiang Yun composed himself and asked, "Fellow Daoist Wen, does the Wen family possess any mid-grade or high-grade third-tier pill formulas? I am willing to exchange them at a great price."

The Wen siblings exchanged a glance.

Then, Wen Changqing replied, "To be honest, my Wen family has three kinds of third-grade mid-level pill formulas and one kind of third-grade high-level pill formula."

"However, we have no right to trade these pill formulas with others."

"If Fellow Daoist Zhou urgently needs the pill formula, I can send a message to my family to inquire for you."

Jiang Yun nodded, cupped his hands in thanks, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Wen."

"It's nothing," Wen Changqing said. "Is Fellow Daoist Zhou still going into seclusion?"

Jiang Yun immediately shook his head: "No need, I've already made a breakthrough."

"That's perfect. There's a large auction in Qixingfang on the fourth day of next month, hosted by the Yuxuan Sect, one of the seven major sects."

"Perhaps a mid-grade third-tier pill formula will appear at this auction."

Wen Changqing took a sip of tea and slowly said, "In the past fifteen years, there have been many large-scale auctions held by Qingyang Sect, Qianduan Mountain, and Yuxuan Sect."

"There have been several auctions of third-tier pill formulas, but unfortunately, Fellow Daoist Zhou has been in critical seclusion all these years."

Upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashed across Jiang Yun's face.

Over the past fifteen years, Canglan Immortal City has hosted many large-scale auctions, mostly organized by the seven major sects, with many Core Formation cultivators participating.

There are countless treasures of the third tier, including third-tier pill formulas.

Unfortunately, when Chi Kehuan informed Jiang Yun of a large-scale auction that was about to be held, Jiang Yun was at a crucial moment in tempering his physical body.

However, Jiang Yun did not feel regret.

After all, improving one's strength is the most important thing.

In addition, there are auctions every year.

After the physical body advances, won't the auction hosted by the Yu Xuan Sect come?

"I'll definitely be attending this auction to see for myself," Jiang Yun said with a smile. "Would you two like to come along?"

"Of course, my brother and I go to these kinds of large auctions almost every year," Wen Ruyu replied with a smile.

"Yes." Wen Changqing nodded. "I will send a third-tier talisman to auction, which will earn me a lot of spirit stones."

"Then I'll also send some third-tier pills to the auction, which will be a good opportunity to boost the reputation of Zhou's Pill Shop," Jiang Yun said with a smile.

"That would be excellent," Wen Changqing suggested. "My talismans haven't been sent to the auction yet. Why don't we all go together?"

"Senior Zhou, shall we go together now?" Wen Ruyu said playfully. "To be honest, I'm very curious about what kind of third-tier pills Senior Zhou will bring to the auction."

"Haha, let's go together then. I'm also very curious about what kind of third-tier talismans Fellow Daoist Wen can make."

Jiang Yun smiled and said.

He has not yet offered any third-tier pills for sale since arriving in Canglan Immortal City.

The Wen siblings naturally had no idea what kind of third-tier pills Jiang Yun could refine.

Similarly, Jiang Yun, who had been cultivating his physical body in seclusion for years, had never seen the third-tier talisman refined by Wen Changqing.

Sending items to the auction venue this time is a good opportunity to see what's going on.

The organizers inspect all items submitted for auction.

Jiang Yun went with the Wen siblings, and without any intention of concealing anything, they were able to find out what the other party was auctioning when they inspected the treasures.

"Let's not delay, let's go now!" Wen Ruyu said, standing up.

Wen Changqing also stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Let's go back to the cave to get some things first, and then meet up outside the cave later."

After saying their farewells, the Wen siblings returned to their cave to pack their belongings.

The two entered the cave, but actually took nothing; they just whispered to each other.

"Brother, don't you feel that Senior Zhou Yun seems to have changed?"

Wen Ruyu frowned slightly and said suspiciously, "I feel a sense of danger when I'm near him, but this feeling disappears when I'm away from him."

Wen Changqing nodded solemnly.

"Yeah, I feel a bit of pressure when I'm with him now, which is strange—I never felt this way before."

Wen Ruyu recalled, "Senior Zhou just mentioned that he made a breakthrough during his seclusion. Could this be related?"

"Breakthrough?" Wen Changqing shook his head, puzzled. "I can't see where he has made a breakthrough."

"Huh, this Senior Zhou is indeed mysterious." Wen Ruyu smiled and reminded him, "Let's go, don't keep Senior Zhou waiting."

After saying this, the two left the cave to meet up with Jiang Yun.

They never would have imagined it.

Approaching Jiang Yun would cause a slight pressure because Jiang Yun's physical body had advanced to the middle level of the third rank.

If Jiang Yun doesn't reveal his blood and qi power in front of outsiders, they won't know that Jiang Yun's physical body has reached the middle level of the third rank.

Outside the cave, Jiang Yun met up with the Wen siblings and then headed towards the Imperial Xuan Palace.

The Imperial Mystic Palace is a property of the Imperial Mystic Sect in Canglan Immortal City.

This large-scale auction, hosted by the Yu Xuan Sect, was held in the Yu Xuan Treasure Hall.

The Imperial Xuan Palace, the Thousand Hammers and Hundred Refinements Pavilion of the Thousand Forging Mountain, and the Qingyang Tower of the Qingyang Sect are all located in the central area of ​​the Seven Stars Ward.

Jiang Yun had seen these three places a long time ago, but he had only entered the Thousand Refinements Pavilion.

The three arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Profound Palace and saw that the auction was about to begin, with many Core Formation cultivators coming and going.

"The Yu Xuan Sect is renowned in the cultivation world of Zhou Kingdom for its array formations."

"It is said that in this Imperial Profound Palace, there are not only seniors in the late stage of Core Formation, but also a top-grade third-tier formation."

Upon entering the Imperial Mystery Hall, Wen Changqing led the way to meet the treasure appraiser of the Imperial Mystery Hall.

Walking in the main hall, Wen Changqing lowered his voice and whispered an explanation to Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun was secretly alarmed.

A third-tier top-grade array, worthy of the seven major immortal cultivation sects and the transcendent power of Nascent Soul stage monsters.

"The appraiser of the Imperial Profound Treasure Hall is named Yang Yu, with the Taoist name Golden-Eyed Venerable, and has the cultivation level of the mid-stage of Core Formation."

"The treasures we send to the auction must be appraised by Senior Golden Eyes before they can appear at the auction."

Wen Ruyu also whispered to Jiang Yun about the treasure appraiser of the Imperial Xuan Treasure Hall.

Jiang Yun nodded and looked around.

On the way to the treasure appraisal site, there were Core Formation cultivators coming and going.

Clearly, these Core Formation cultivators are also here to consign treasures for auction.

A short while later, the three of them arrived at the Treasure Pavilion. After waiting outside for a while, it was their turn.

"Greetings, Steward Yang," Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing said together, bowing.

Wen Ruyu bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Golden Eye."

"It's you guys."

Yang Yu, with his white hair, nodded to the Wen siblings when he saw them.

He then glanced at Jiang Yun, before fixing his gaze on the Wen siblings, and asked with a smile, "What kind of talismans are you auctioning this time?"

"Senior, I have three second-tier high-grade Illusion Heart Talismans here."

Wen Ruyu took out three talismans and respectfully handed them to Yang Yu.

"Not bad, your talisman-making skills have improved again."

After examining the talisman, Yang Yu couldn't help but praise it before putting it into his storage bag.

The three talismans were put into a storage bag, indicating that they had passed the appraisal and would be sent for auction on the day of the auction.

Jiang Yun looked at Wen Ruyu with new respect. He hadn't expected that with her mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, she would already be able to make second-tier high-grade talismans, and even soul control talismans at that.

"Illusionary Heart Talisman, a soul-controlling talisman. If someone with a weak mind is hit by it, they will be briefly trapped in an illusion."

"Whether facing an enemy or escaping, the Illusionary Heart Talisman can achieve a surprise effect."

Although Jiang Yun didn't know how to make talismans, he still knew the basics.

As he was pondering, he heard Yang Yu ask Wen Changqing, "And you?"

Wen Changqing thought for a moment, then extended his index and middle fingers, revealing a talisman between them.

The talisman faintly revealed a trace of lightning power.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yun's gaze immediately sharpened.

It was actually a third-tier low-grade lightning escape talisman, which could instantly allow one to escape thousands of miles away after activation.

Once activated, this talisman is so powerful that even a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator would find it difficult to catch up.

"To be able to offer a Thunder Escape Talisman for auction, could Wen Changqing be a mutated Thunder Spirit Root cultivator?"

At this moment, Yang Yu saw the talisman and beamed with joy, clicking his tongue in delight, "Tsk tsk, a low-grade third-tier lightning escape talisman, you've finally decided to bring out something good."

Wen Changqing disagreed and handed the talisman to Yang Yu.

Yang Yu accepted the talisman, rubbed his hands together, and asked, "This is only a low-grade third-tier lightning escape talisman. Do you have any mid-grade or high-grade third-tier lightning escape talismans?"

Wen Changqing shook his head and chuckled. He did have a few mid-grade third-tier lightning escape talismans, but the success rate of refining them was not high, so he wouldn't put them up for auction.

As for a third-grade superior lightning escape talisman, he wouldn't even dare to dream of it at this stage.

After all, once a third-tier high-grade lightning escape talisman is activated, it is impossible for a non-Nascent Soul cultivator to catch up.

Seeing Wen Changqing smile without saying a word, Yang Yu knew that he would not put out a mid-grade third-tier talisman for auction.

So he took out a VIP token from the Imperial Profound Palace and tossed it to the Wen siblings, saying, "As usual, the Imperial Profound Palace will collect five percent of the final auction price in spirit stones for each item."

Wen Changqing accepted the token and nodded.

"Alright, you can all go now." Yang Yu waved his hand and said, "There are still treasures to be appraised."

"Manager Yang, please wait a moment. My friend here is a third-level alchemist. He has some pills he wants to auction off," Wen Changqing quickly introduced Jiang Yun to Yang Yu.

"Oh?" Yang Yu looked at Jiang Yun, somewhat surprised, and said, "A third-tier alchemist?"