I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 94: Chapter 85: Foundation Establishment Trade Fair (Part 1)_2

Wang Wenbao wished he could lock ’Master Li’ in the Artifact Refining Room and have him refine artifacts endlessly.

Unfortunately, this gentleman is quite restless, refusing to listen to advice. Getting him to stay put in the Artifact Refining Room and earn Spirit Stones is impossible.

He said two days, and it was two days—no staying even a day more. Even offering him extra Spirit Stones wouldn’t change his stubbornness, comparable to a mule, not caring at all.

He even said things like having enough Spirit Stones is enough, carrying too many Spirit Stones can get you targeted by Tribulation Cultivators, and other nonsensical words.

Even begging and pleading couldn’t persuade him.

More difficult to serve than his grandfather.

”Shopkeeper Wang, is Lingyin Daoist’s trade fair still going on? If it’s not, I’m leaving, and I’ll come back to Gangyang City in two months.” Li Mu cheerfully accepted two Storage Bags, filled with Spirit Stones from his artifact refining commission, and a bag of ’specialties’ prepared by Wang Wenbao, including seeds of Spirit Mist Spirit Tea, Thunder Stone, Thunder Spirit Stone, Spirit Pills, and other items.

”It’s happening, it starts tomorrow. Master Li, why don’t you stay another night and refine the remaining few spiritual artifacts as well?” Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu pitifully, trying to persuade him.

”You’re not lying to me, are you?” Li Mu furrowed his brows, suspiciously assessing Wang Wenbao.

This old fellow had been finding various ways to deceive him into staying and help refine spiritual artifacts. If Li Mu wasn’t resolute about needing to return for farming, he might have been tempted by materials, partners, top-grade cultivation techniques, high-tier refining materials, and other lures.

”Rest assured, Master Li, if I say tomorrow, it’s tomorrow, I wouldn’t dare deceive you!” Wang Wenbao patted his chest, assuring him that if Master Li stayed another night, maybe he’d refine two, no, three Tier Three High-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

Even if Lingyin Daoist can’t run the private trade meeting tomorrow, the substantial profits would justify Wang Wenbao using all his connections to make it happen.

Li Mu thought seriously. Before coming to Gangyang City, he had set up an array with abundant Water Spiritual Power for the hundred acres of Spirit Field at Cyan Dragon Valley. The hundred acres of Spirit Plants shouldn’t have any issues—at most, the Red Wolf would go hungry. However, it’s already adept at catching fish in the pond, so staying an extra day shouldn’t be a problem.

”Alright then! I’ll stay another day and check out the trade fair tomorrow!” Li Mu nodded with a smile.

”Thank you, Master Li!” Wang Wenbao thanked him joyfully and quickly made an inviting gesture, leading Li Mu towards the Artifact Refining Room while enthusiastically introducing, ”Master Li, this time Immortal Ning wants to refine a Fire Spirit Whip. She’s providing twenty pounds of Tier Three Flame Marrow Crystal, fifty pounds of Tier Three Red Rainbow Steel, one Tier Two Fire Python’s Spine Bone, and Daoist Wang wants to refine a Gold Element Spirit Sword, etc.”

Li Mu reluctantly followed Wang Wenbao to the Artifact Refining Room.

”Understood, you can leave now! Remember to have someone send more Tier Two Demon Beast meat in here.” Li Mu returned to Refining Room No. 1, urged Wang Wenbao to leave, and ordered.

”No problem! If you need more, just tell Liu Zhong.” Wang Wenbao responded happily.

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Early next morning.

Li Mu sat aboard the Spiritual Ship arranged by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, flew towards a Spirit Mountain near Gangyang City, and landed directly on a Daoist School built on the mountain peak.

”Master Li, this Lingyin Daoist School is Lingyin Daoist’s dojo. Shall I escort you down?” The Foundation Establishment Guard arranged by Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion looked at Li Mu and motioned.

Li Mu nodded and, under the escort of the Foundation Establishment Guard, he flew towards the entrance of Lingyin Daoist School.

At that moment, standing at the entrance was a lean Daoist dressed in a cyan robe, a cheeks-flushed face, approximately fifty years old, presumably the owner of this Daoist School—Lingyin Daoist. Flanked by two young Daoist children around ten years old.

”Ah, you’re Master Li from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion! Please, please, come inside! Different Daoist friends are about to gather, and the trade will begin soon!” Lingyin Daoist greeted Li Mu warmly with a beaming smile.

”Master Li, please go inside! I’ll wait outside for you. If anything happens, remember to call me!” The Foundation Establishment Guard looked at Li Mu and gestured.

”Alright!” Li Mu nodded with a smile.

”Master Li, please go inside; I’m waiting for two fellow Daoists.” Lingyin Daoist said to Li Mu, then instructed the Daoist child on the right: ”Little one, please lead Master Li inside!”

”Master Li, please follow me.” The little Daoist nodded, guiding Li Mu with a tender, childish voice.

”Hmm!” Li Mu responded with a smile, realizing from the voice that this elegant Daoist child was a young girl.

Soon, following the girl Daoist, Li Mu arrived at the trade fair venue.

The grand venue already had over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators gathered: there were Daoists, female cultivators, sword cultivators, bare-chested men with wine gourds, and scholarly dressed literati.

After about fifteen minutes, Lingyin Daoist arrived with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, completing the attendees required for this private trade meeting.

”Thank you for waiting, all participants are gathered, and I appreciate everyone’s attendance. This private trade meeting officially begins!” Lingyin Daoist announced to everyone with a smile.

”Hold on, Fellow Daoist Lingyin, all Daoist friends here know each other, and they all possess Foundation Establishment Cultivation. However, this young friend is unfamiliar. With only Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivation, isn’t he unqualified to participate?” At this time, a robust cultivator with a full beard asked directly, looking at Li Mu.

Upon hearing this,

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators present either looked curiously, settled for the drama, or remained indifferent, awaiting Lingyin Daoist’s explanation.

”Fellow Daoist Chen is right; it’s my fault for forgetting to introduce!” Lingyin Daoist smiled apologetically, then calmly introduced to everyone: ”This young friend is none other than the Artifact Refining Honored Guest Elder from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion—Master Li, a high-tier refining master. Several Tier Three High-grade Spiritual Artifacts sold at Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s auction were crafted by Master Li. He expressed interest in participating in the trade meeting, so I agreed he could join. I didn’t inform everyone beforehand. I hope you fellow Daoists can understand.”

Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators suddenly realized why Elder Lingyin would invite a Qi Refining Cultivator to this trade meeting: this young man is Master Li from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

”So it’s Master Li, welcome, welcome!”

”Master Li, so young! I’ve heard so much about you!”

”Master Li, if you need anything during the trade, just say it. Fellow Xu will gather it for you.”

”No wonder the Guard Hu from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was waiting outside; turns out he was accompanying Master Li!”

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For a moment, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators respectfully greeted Li Mu, expressing goodwill.

”Fellow Daoists, no issues then? Let’s commence the trade meeting!” Lingyin Daoist looked around the room, smiling while asking.

After speaking, Lingyin Daoist pointed towards the adjacent courtyard with a large round table, directing: ”Everyone, please gather in the courtyard and take your seats!”

Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators proceeded to the neighboring courtyard and gradually took seats around the round table.

Li Mu followed the Foundation Establishment Cultivators into the courtyard and took a seat beside a Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator in a red skirt.

Li Mu surveyed the scene: below the big round table were eighteen cushions. Apart from himself, a Qi Refining Cultivator, the place hosted seventeen Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

It was the first time seeing so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators; the Spiritual Pressure they emitted was quite intense. Thanks to the identity of ’Master Li,’ Li Mu earned their respect, creating a complex mix of emotions.

”The rules for this trade: each Daoist friend will display three Spiritual Objects on the table for public viewing, introduce the value of the Spiritual Objects, and specify the desired trade items. Transactions can be made by Spirit Stone offers. Trade will proceed from left to right in order, and if no trade agreement is reached, the next Daoist can continue. During someone’s trade, please maintain silence to avoid disputes hurting mutual rapport. Once a transaction is concluded, reneging is not permitted. Please bear witness to these trade rules.” Lingyin Daoist explained the rules of this private trade meeting.

”Agreed, trading this way is entirely fair!”

”Very good, I agree!”

”Yes, let’s proceed this way!”

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All the Foundation Establishment Cultivators nodded, agreeing to adhere to these trading rules.

”Since everyone agrees, the trade will start now, with Lingyin myself kicking it off!” Lingyin Daoist smiled, nodding, and took three Spiritual Objects from his Storage Bag: a small bronze gourd, an orange jade stone, a large beast hide package.