I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 70: Chapter 70: Auction House (Final)

There was actually a chance to snag a great deal at the auction!

Successfully bidding on the ”Thunder Talisman Manual,” Li Mu suppressed his joy, trying to remain calm as he continued to watch the subsequent auction.

To ensure he could acquire the ”Thunder Talisman Manual” smoothly, Li Mu bid considerably more Spirit Stones at the last minute.

After the auction ended, he would have to pay 120,000 Lower Spirit Stones.

The Spirit Stone Storage Bag had an advance payment from selling two Tier Three Red Gold Swords: 1,000 Middle Spirit Stones. Besides that, with 200 remaining Middle Spirit Stones and unable to use the identity of ”Master Li,” he’d have to settle the bill with Tier Two Spirit Talismans.

For the upcoming auction, Li Mu didn’t plan to participate. If he did want to bid, he could use ’Master Li’s’ Auction Order and settle accounts with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion afterward.

However, to avoid complications, Li Mu decided not to participate further.

Even when a few Tier Three Spirit Plants went up for auction with few bidders, Li Mu resisted.

Time flew by, and nearly an hour passed before the auction at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion finally came to a close.

With the auction’s end, cultivators who didn’t acquire any Spiritual Objects returned their Auction Orders to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and left one after another. Meanwhile, successful bidders were invited to the guest room of the Pavilion for a short rest, holding their Bidding Orders for a transaction with the Pavilion.

Li Mu, holding Bidding Order No. 641, was scheduled last, in a private guest room, enjoying Spirit Fruit and Spirit Tea brought by the maids, patiently waiting.

After about half an hour, the sound of hurried footsteps approached from afar.

Li Mu put down the Spirit Fruit in his hand and looked towards the door.

”Sorry, truly sorry for keeping Mr. Li waiting!” Wang Wenbao entered the guest room with a general’s belly, wearing an apologetic smile, and apologized to Li Mu.

”No problem! Shopkeeper Wang, let’s start the transaction!” Li Mu smiled slightly and said sincerely.

Li Mu looked at Wang Wenbao earnestly, hoping to complete the transaction quickly and secure the ”Thunder Talisman Manual.”

”Uh, sorry, before the transaction, might I boldly discuss something with Mr. Li?” Wang Wenbao asked with embarrassment.

Li Mu’s face darkened, roughly guessing what Wang Wenbao wanted to say, angrily questioning, ”What! I’ve already secured it! Is there still a mishap with the transaction? Is this how the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion does business?”

”No! No, Mr. Li, it’s a misunderstanding! The transaction will continue for sure. It’s just that a senior asked me for a favor, which is why I dared to discuss it with you.” Wang Wenbao waved his hand, explaining with embarrassment.

”Hmm! There’s nothing to discuss. I won’t forgo the ’Thunder Talisman Manual.’ Let’s proceed with the transaction! I’ll first pay 1,000 Middle Spirit Stones, and I will use Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans to pay the remaining 200 Middle Spirit Stones, is that okay!” Li Mu waved his hand, signaling to Wang Wenbao.

After speaking, Li Mu took out an old Storage Bag and a stack of golden Spirit Talismans, preparing to quickly complete the transaction of the ”Thunder Talisman Manual” with Wang Wenbao.

Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans!

Seeing the terrifying Spiritual Pressure of the dozen or so Spirit Talismans in Li Mu’s hand, Wang Wenbao’s eyes widened, becoming ’fixed.’

”Metal Element Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans, with attack Golden Sword Talismans, and defensive Golden Armor Talismans — however you usually price them at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, just use that price, but don’t take advantage of me at this moment!” Li Mu warned, looking at Wang Wenbao cautiously.

”We won’t! Our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has been in business for millennia, highly valuing commercial reputation, and would never maliciously undercut prices, nor take advantage of people in distress.” Wang Wenbao waved his hand consecutively, explaining.

As for Huang Talisman Master’s request, Wang Wenbao could now only feel helpless. Firstly, Huang Talisman Master could only refine Tier Two Lower Grade Spirit Talismans, but this young guest could produce a significant number of Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans. Although there was a disparity in cultivation between them, mastering the skill to refine a dozen Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans could easily offset that disparity. Secondly, this young man surely had a Tier Two High Grade Talisman Master backing him, who also needed the ”Thunder Talisman Manual,” thus Huang Talisman Master couldn’t compete.

”Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans are usually accepted by our Pavilion at 45 Middle Spirit Stones per piece. If you are willing to pay with this batch of Spirit Talismans, I can decide to accept them at 50 Middle Spirit Stones per piece, and whatever remains unpaid, we can settle with Middle Spirit Stones.” Wang Wenbao said enthusiastically to Li Mu.

Li Mu thought for a moment and nodded to Wang Wenbao, saying, ”I can give you 12 pieces, and I’ll settle the rest with Spirit Stones.”

”Alright! Thank you, Mr. Li!” Wang Wenbao nodded in delight, eagerly taking out the ”Thunder Talisman Manual” from his Storage Bag and handing it with both hands to Li Mu.

Li Mu reached out to accept the ”Thunder Talisman Manual,” quickly flipping through it, verifying with his Spiritual Talent-Recognize Ten Thousand Spirits that the ”Thunder Talisman Manual” hadn’t been swapped, and promptly stored it in his Storage Bag.

Li Mu handed over 12 Tier Two Spirit Talismans to Wang Wenbao and took out 600 Middle Spirit Stones from his Spirit Stone Storage Bag to pay the balance.

Wang Wenbao gladly accepted them, his primary focus on the stack of Tier Two Spirit Talismans.

”The transaction is complete, Shopkeeper Wang, see you again!” Li Mu stored the ”Thunder Talisman Manual” in his Storage Bag, simultaneously returning the Bidding Order to Wang Wenbao, and turned to leave.

”Wait a moment, Mr. Li, please wait!” Wang Wenbao suddenly thought of something and quickly called out.

”Hmm? Shopkeeper Wang, is there anything else? I’ve already said this ’Thunder Talisman Manual’ will not be relinquished!” Li Mu stopped and turned to seriously reiterate to Wang Wenbao.

”No! No! It’s not about that, I wanted to ask about the Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans’ maker, if you could introduce me?” Wang Wenbao quickly waved his hand, explaining.

”Uh! I need to know something first, Shopkeeper Wang, what do you intend to do by meeting this Talisman Maker?” Li Mu asked unexpectedly.

”Of course, I want to have a batch of Spirit Talismans refined and, if possible, invite him to become our Pavilion’s Talisman-Making Honored Guest Elder!” Wang Wenbao smiled faintly, explaining.

Li Mu was speechless; ’Master Li’ was already an Artifact Refining Honored Guest Elder at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, not wanting to entangle too deeply with the Pavilion, Li Mu intended to focus mainly on farming.

Li Mu briefly considered, casually making up a reason, and apologized: ”Shopkeeper Wang, sorry, these Spirit Talismans were acquired by chance, and I can’t help you, I’m truly sorry!”

”If there’s nothing else, Shopkeeper Wang, until we meet again!” Li Mu bowed slightly to Wang Wenbao and bade farewell again.

With that, Li Mu left the guest room quickly.

”Alright, take care, Mr. Li!” Wang Wenbao helplessly bid farewell.

Watching Li Mu’s moving figure distance away, Wang Wenbao furrowed his brow. This silhouette seemed inexplicably familiar, yet he could not recall where he’d seen it.

Meanwhile, Wang Wenbao also sensed the young man’s ’lie.’ If he didn’t know who the maker of the Tier Two Spirit Talismans was, why would he value the ’Thunder Talisman Manual’ so highly? Could there be an inside story about the ’Thunder Talisman Manual’ he hadn’t discovered?

Impossible, his ’Wise Eye Wealth God’ title wasn’t meaningless, besides, the few Spiritual Judges at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion had abundant experience with discerning eyes; they couldn’t have all missed it!