I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

Celestial Fragrance Tower, Thousand Gold Hall.

This hall is situated at the center of a cluster of buildings, entirely forged from white jade, with soaring eaves, crystal clear, resembling a white jade phoenix about to take flight from afar.

Currently, numerous escape lights are coming from all directions, landing on the White Jade Bridge in front of the hall.

On the Jade Bridge, a group of maidens dressed in colorful long dresses, with lovely faces, stand gracefully. Each time an escape light lands, a maiden steps forward to greet the arrival.

”Senior, welcome to the Thousand Gold Hall!”

Gu Yuan, riding the Divine Wind Shuttle, landed on the White Jade Bridge. As he landed, a young Qi Refining girl with fair features stepped forward and greeted him with a graceful bow.

”Thousand Gold Hall?”

”Indeed extravagant!”

”What is this hall used for?”

Gu Yuan slightly extended his Divine Sense, gazing at the white jade buildings before him, and asked softly.

Just earlier in the mountains, he sensed an opportunity of the ”Technique” relying on the power of Stone Liquid, and directly rode the escape light here, yet was unclear of the situation here.

He only knew this was the area of Celestial Fragrance Tower.

”Senior, the Thousand Gold Hall is the venue used by our Celestial Fragrance Tower for holding auctions, with a minor event every three months and a major event annually.”

”Today happens to be the annual auction event of the Thousand Gold Hall, where dozens of treasures are prepared for seniors to choose from.”

Upon hearing Gu Yuan’s question, the maiden was slightly stunned but still patiently explained.

”I see...”

Gu Yuan nodded slightly, understanding the source of this opportunity.

”Seems like someone is auctioning techniques related to restriction?”

Gu Yuan looked towards a spot deep within the Thousand Gold Hall, understanding in his heart.

If it were an ordinary sect, he would directly demand or find a way to take that technique.

But with Golden Core cultivators presiding over Celestial Fragrance Tower, he wouldn’t dare act recklessly and must follow the rules.

”Looks like I must attend this auction once.”

Gu Yuan sighed slightly, then signaled the maiden to lead the way and stepped into the Thousand Gold Hall.

However, as he moved forward, he inadvertently looked back at the lavish and elegant palace complexes stretching away.

There, palaces stretched like clouds, with no sign that it was previously a ruin.

”The restoration is indeed swift...”

He smiled slightly, unable to resist murmuring softly.

The maiden was slightly stunned upon hearing, uncertain of his intentions, yet dared not ask further, only dutifully leading the way ahead.

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Just as Gu Yuan stepped into the domain of Celestial Fragrance Tower.

Deep within the complex of halls of Celestial Fragrance Tower, in a quiet chamber, a white jade skull suddenly moved slightly.

A pair of charming eyes emerged quietly from the hollow eye sockets.

Moreover, flesh and blood materialized, skin formed, and within moments the white jade skull transformed into an extremely beautiful woman.

”Master summoned the disciple here, may I ask what for?”

Just as the woman’s transformation completed, a young woman with a face like a blossoming peach rushed from afar, respectfully calling outside the quiet chamber.

”A little troublemaker has arrived, take care of it to avoid another incident ruining my beautiful palace.”

The woman spoke softly, while an image of a figure was reflected outside the quiet chamber.

”Yes, Master!”

The young woman memorized the man in the portrait and responded respectfully.

”Disciple takes her leave.”

Seeing no more sounds coming from the quiet chamber, the young woman bowed to the chamber, then turned and departed.

”To be considered important like this, I wonder if they can achieve the Upper Three of the True Inheritance. If successful, it could forge a good relationship...”

After the young woman left, a soft sigh slowly emerged from within the quiet chamber.

Then, as flesh and blood dissipated, the breathtakingly beautiful woman transformed back into a white jade skull.

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Under the maiden’s guidance, Gu Yuan entered the Thousand Gold Hall.

The interior was lavishly arranged.

Crystal white jade, golden gilded agate, pearl coral, various wonders thoughtfully decorated a gigantic golden circular stage.

Around the stage, were nearly seventy elegant booths separated by Cyan Jade Screens.

Arrays engrave within the booths, isolating prying eyes but not affecting Divine Sense from probing the stage.

Gu Yuan sat in one of the booths, sipped a bit of tea, and quietly waited.

There was no catalog of auction items beforehand for the Thousand Gold Hall auction.

This was to ensure the number of participants.

But some rumors would circulate, captivating interest.

For instance, this auction was rumored to have ”Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi” helpful for Foundation Establishment, and a top-tier High-grade Spiritual Artifact.

These two alone were enough to entice interest.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, so rare, it’s the key to Foundation Establishment.

High-grade Spiritual Artifacts were priceless.

Gu Yuan waited for about half an hour before a female cultivator with a high slit in her skirt, bearing a hint of seductive charm, slowly walked onto the golden circular stage.

Judging by her aura, she was at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

”Thank you all for attending the Thousand Gold Hall!”

”This little lady Yunn Xiangxiang, on behalf of Celestial Fragrance Tower, wishes all fellow Daoists success in the Immortal Path!”

The female cultivator gracefully bowed, congratulating the surrounding booths.

”Yunn Fairy, spare us the polite words, let’s start!”

”Start quickly, I can’t wait any longer.”

A voice urged from one of the booths.

”Then I won’t delay the fellow Daoists’ time, let’s proceed directly with the first auction item.”

”According to tradition, the first auction item is our Celestial Fragrance Tower’s Celestial Fragrance Order.”

”Holding this order, one can freely choose a non-resident female cultivator in the tower for an intimate encounter, starting at three thousand spirit stones!”

Three thousand spirit stones for one play?

Gu Yuan frowned slightly, yet the bidding below was lively.

”Three thousand five!”

”Four thousand!”

”Four thousand three!”

Finally, someone in a remote booth won the Celestial Fragrance Order with an overbid of thirteen hundred.

”The second auction item, a Lower-class Spiritual Artifact, Soul-breaking Zither, starting bid, ten thousand spirit stones!”

Then, various treasures emerged consecutively, but Gu Yuan remained silent, eyes closed, not glancing at all.

With his current cultivation and possessions, he no longer fancied these items.

Even when ”Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi” was auctioned, he did not open his eyes.

And in the Thousand Gold Hall, as various treasures appeared one after another, the atmosphere grew livelier.

The auction of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was a minor climax.

But this item did not accept spirit stone transactions, instead, it was won with a Tier Two Spirit Flower, ”Soul Nourishing Grass”.

The grass could nurture the soul, having miraculous effects on the soul injuries of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

”The next auction item is extremely rare, a rare Unsealing Secret Seal.”

”Once mastered, restrictions of Tier Three and below can be easily deciphered like patterns on one’s hand.”

”This item does not accept spirit stone bids.”

”The Seal Master wishes to exchange for an independent place of spiritual land for cultivation, but it must not be lower than a Tier One High-grade Spiritual Vein, able to sustain more than thirty cultivators.”

Yunn Xiangxiang saw the heated atmosphere, her face brightened, and quickly took advantage of the momentum, presenting a Jade Scroll.

Gu Yuan’s eyes abruptly opened.

Tier Three and below restrictions could be easily deciphered?

Is this a Tier Three Seal?!