I Seek Immortality Through Serendipity

My Yellow Sand Sect’s cultivation technique has a touch of ”domineering,” and in recent years, our actions have indeed been quite audacious.

A few days ago, half of our sect’s entrance was sliced apart by a sword light, scaring the disciples within to tremble.

Fortunately, it was merely a punishment. Otherwise, whether I could attend the auction today would be debatable.

”Since you are a disciple of the Upper Sect, I naturally have to give some face.”

The elder laughed dryly.

”Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for your understanding. Later, Celestial Fragrance Tower will offer compensation. If there is an unblocking secret technique in the future, it will be prioritized for Fellow Daoist...”

The divine thought expressed gratitude and then slowly retreated.

In the central box, a robust and towering man slowly nodded, suppressing the anger on his face.

”Had I known the True Inheritance of the Upper Sect was present, would I have dared to bid? I hope the Fairy will convey my apologies to the True Inheritance of the Upper Sect, or I will personally apologize to them.”

A trace of flattery was apparent on the man’s face.

...

”Tier Two Middle-grade Spirit Peak, sold!”

”Congratulations to this Fellow Daoist!”

The entire Thousand Gold Hall fell silent for a moment, then Yunn Xiangxiang struck the Spirit Hammer, decisively finalizing Gu Yuan’s acquisition of the Tier Three Seal.

”Hmm?”

In the box, Gu Yuan furrowed his brow in doubt.

Although the Tier Two Spirit Peak is precious, if someone wants to challenge the Tier Three Secret Realm, they would certainly raise the stakes and bolden the bid.

Why did it end with much noise, little resolve, and a whimper instead of a roar?

This was completely against his expectations.

”Guest, would you like to continue participating in the auction or first exchange the seal?”

At this moment, outside the box, a maid softly asked.

”Directly exchange for the seal!”

Gu Yuan was not interested in the remaining auction and said directly.

”Please follow me, guest!”

The maid bowed and then led Gu Yuan towards the Quiet Chamber behind the Thousand Gold Hall.

...

Gu Yuan entered the Quiet Chamber, seeing a young lady with long legs, a slender waist, and a beautiful face already waiting inside.

The lady’s aura was profound, clearly late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, somewhat superior to Gu Yuan.

Yet at this moment, she bore a smile, amiably regarding Gu Yuan, and courteously saluting him.

”Fellow Daoist Gu gracing this tower, truly brightens our humble abode!”

”Did Fellow Daoist arrange all this?”

Gu Yuan’s eyes sharpened as he immediately surmised everything that transpired in the hall.

”With Fellow Daoist’s distinguished status, our Celestial Fragrance Tower merely wishes to foster good relations!”

The lady chuckled lightly, then drew a silver-glowing jade scroll from a nearby jade box.

”I wouldn’t accept rewards without merit. What virtue or capability does Gu possess to receive such favor from your esteemed tower?”

Gu Yuan gently shook his head.

This gift was quite substantial.

”Previously, our Celestial Fragrance Tower was inconsiderate, nearly causing Fellow Daoist grave harm. This shall be our compensation!”

As she spoke, the lady waved her hand, sliding the jade scroll before Gu Yuan.

”Your esteemed tower’s intervention in the bidding saved me much heartache, but I accept no meritless rewards. This jade scroll I cannot accept without reciprocity, please call for the Seal Master!”

Gu Yuan did not take the jade scroll, instead speaking sternly.

This jade scroll valued like a Tier Two Spirit Peak is exceedingly precious; accepting it freely would leave uncertain debts hanging overhead.

He knew the greatest reason for Celestial Fragrance Tower’s regard was due to Sword Fox Ascendant.

He couldn’t trouble the Ascendant over a Spirit Peak.

”Then please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist.”

Upon hearing this, the lady sighed softly, no longer insistent.

Her appearance represented her master’s intentions, to reflect and build good relations, not to force Gu Yuan.

Not long after, a delicate young woman, dressed in simple mourning attire with a white silk ribbon at her waist, walked into the Quiet Chamber.

The young woman was not old, about twenty years, cultivating to Qi Refining at the Seventh Layer.

”Moo Family’s daughter, Moo Yunyan, greets the two venerable seniors!”

Entering the Quiet Chamber, the young woman spoke not a word, directly showing respect to both Gu Yuan and the lady.

Observing the young woman’s cultivation, though Gu Yuan expected it, he was slightly surprised.

”The Moo Family once was an old established Foundation Establishment clan under Celestial Fragrance Tower, but in recent years, declined, without a new Foundation Establishment for a long time.”

”The family’s spiritual land also succumbed to Earth Fiend’s erosion, hindering cultivation, thus they approached our Celestial Fragrance Tower, using the family’s Supreme Treasure for this auction.”

For ordinary people, Celestial Fragrance Tower would never disclose such secrets, nor the Seal Master’s identity.

But Gu Yuan’s distinguished status, coupled with the deal involving spiritual lands, left nothing concealed.

Thus it was all laid out openly.

”I see.”

Gu Yuan nodded slightly.

The young woman before him, at such age merely at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, likely not highly talented, seizing the family’s Supreme Treasure before others coveted it, selling early in exchange for a foundation, was indeed a wise choice.

With a Spirit Peak and Mountain Protection Array, nurturing outstanding disciples, one could steadily proceed, swapping for Foundation Establishment Spirit Qi.

However, Celestial Fragrance Tower’s conduct was indeed principled.

A Qi Refining clan, possessing a Tier Three Seal, yet showed not a hint of greed.

It contrasted with their side-door status of yin-yang harvesting.

”Approach now!”

Gu Yuan gestured, summoning the plain-dressed young woman.

”Greetings, senior.”

Moo Yunyan daintily stepped forward, apprehensively addressing Gu Yuan.

A child holding gold, who knew how she endured recent days.

Fearing one slip would spell disaster.

With a wave of his sleeve, Gu Yuan unfurled an exquisite and wide map before Moo Yunyan.

On the map, the radiant shadows of numerous Spirit Peaks came alive, slightly swaying, revealing a scene of countless peaks competing for splendor.

”This is the map of the Yinfeng Mountain Range, within which are nine Tier Two Middle-grade Spirit Peaks. Choose one among them.”