Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 406: Chapter 15: Central Continent, Eastern Wilderness—Is There a Business Opportunity for Reselling?

”Indeed, it is precisely this treasure!” Yuan Mountain nodded and continued.

”This treasure I have seen with my own eyes, but unfortunately, there is a Tier Three High-Grade Thunder Flood Dragon guarding it, so I had to retreat,”

”This time I’ve sought you out to deal with this threat together!”

”With your strength, and with myself, Daoist Hu, and Madam Yao, three Middle-Stage Core Formation Cultivators joining forces, we will surely be able to slay it!”

The old man in blue robes revealed the true purpose of inviting Zhou Xun here.

Hearing this, Zhou Xun’s excitement instantly diminished by more than half. Initially, he thought he could simply buy it with Spirit Stones, but now it seems a battle will be necessary.

However, he still had some doubts that needed clarification, so he continued to ask:

”Daoist Yuan, are you certain there is only one Tier Three High-Grade Thunder Flood Dragon there?”

”After all, the Thunder Stone is formed from Tribulation Thunder, and the beasts capable of triggering a Transformation Thunder Tribulation either successfully breakthrough to become a Tier Four Demon Emperor or perish under the Tribulation Thunder!”

”If there really is a Tier Four Demon Beast here, not only the four of us but even doubling our numbers wouldn’t be enough!”

Upon hearing this, Yuan Mountain laughed heartily and began to explain:

”It’s natural for you to have such concerns, but the location of this Thunder Flood Dragon is within the bounds of our Chaotic Domain, where even human Nascent Soul Cultivators cannot enter, not to mention a Tier Four Demon Beast!”

”If this beast hadn’t departed after breaking through the Thunder Tribulation, our powerful human cultivators certainly wouldn’t let it off!”

”I see!” Zhou Xun relaxed upon hearing this.

He came to the Chaotic Domain precisely because it was frequented only by Core Formation Cultivators, and Nascent Soul Cultivators were absent.

For him, even if he couldn’t defeat them, escaping wouldn’t be an issue.

”Where exactly is that Tier Three High-Grade Thunder Flood Dragon?” Zhou Xun continued to ask.

Yuan Mountain smiled upon hearing this, then said:

”Have you made up your mind, Daoist? If you truly agree to accompany us to the Thunder Flood Dragon’s location, I will certainly tell you everything I know.”

Zhou Xun chuckled speechlessly upon hearing this.

After all, it was such a treasure trove; if he didn’t agree to go along, he naturally wouldn’t be informed of it.

So he nodded,

”I agree to this matter.”

Yuan Mountain rejoiced upon hearing this,

”Wonderful! With your joining us, success on this journey is certain!”

At this moment, Madam Yao walked over and said:

”Now that our team is complete, we might as well discuss how to deal with that Tier Three Thunder Flood Dragon!”

The bald man named Hu, hearing this, wore a solemn expression and said:

”This flood dragon, being at a high-grade level, combined with its flood dragon bloodline, must be formidable. It’s probably stronger than the average Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator!”

”Although we are numerous, if this flood dragon is intent on escaping, I fear there’s nothing we can do to stop it.”

”Hahaha,” Yuan Mountain laughed upon hearing this, his face showing a mysterious expression,

”Rest assured, I am well-prepared for this!”

”I have a set of Tier Three High-Grade Four Symbols Demon Suppression Array. If we can lure the Thunder Flood Dragon into the array and trap it using the array’s power,”

”Then we can all attack together and certainly slay it.”

”The remaining challenge is how to lure it!” the bald man said.

”Haha, leave this to me. I may not be skilled in other areas, but I am quite adept at the Escape Technique!”

Madam Yao laughed charmingly and continued.

”I’ve heard that the Flood Dragon Race is violent by nature. When the time comes, I will go alone to provoke the flood dragon, ensuring it attacks, and then lure it into the array. Such a great achievement can be anticipated!”

”Very well, then let’s proceed as such!” Yuan Mountain nodded in satisfaction and then added:

”By the way, before we set off, one more thing needs to be decided upon, and that’s how the spoils of the Thunder Flood Dragon will be divided,”

”Firstly, since I discovered this flood dragon and have the Four Symbols Array, I should claim 35% of the spoils!”

”Madam Yao, risking herself to lure the enemy, should take 25%, while Daoist Hu and Daoist Lii will split the remaining 40%, what do you all think?”

Yuan Mountain’s eyes gleamed as he glanced at everyone!

”Daoist Yuan, being the initiator, this distribution is quite reasonable, I have no objections!” the bald man declared first!

”I have no objections either!” Madam Yann was very satisfied, being able to take an extra half-share,

As for Zhou Xun, his target was the Thunder-Encompassing Crystal, so he wasn’t very concerned about the shares, thus he spoke:

”I have no issues with the distribution, but I came here for the Thunder-Encompassing Crystal, so you all must ensure that any Thunder-Encompassing Crystals found will be designated to me,”

”Of course, if the value exceeds my share, I can provide Spirit Stones for exchange!”

With that, Zhou Xun also looked at everyone!

”Hahaha, rest assured Daoist Lii, the Thunder-Encompassing Crystal will be yours!”

Yuan Mountain laughed heartily,

”There’s an auction event ten days later not to be missed, we can take this opportunity to enhance our methods,”

”As for the departure day, let’s set it for two weeks later, what does everyone think?”

”Just as Brother Yuan said!”

...

After agreements were made, everyone dispersed, and Zhou Xun returned to his Cave Mansion, spending his time in cultivation.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

This day marked the opening of the auction, Zhou Xun left his Cave Mansion, and with a thought, transformed into a round-faced youth, heading straight to the auction!

The auction is held in the Celestial Cloud Hall in the city.

This hall covers several thousand feet, capable of accommodating thousands, making it very suitable for hosting the auction.

The auction held in the Celestial Cloud Hall was tailored specifically for cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage.

As for the Qi Refining Cultivators, there were other small auctions spread throughout the Immortal City.

Zhou Xun arrived at the Celestial Cloud Hall, his Core Formation Stage mana serving as the best entry pass, allowing him unhindered passage into the hall,

Where, under the guidance of a maid, he directly sat in a private room on the second floor, specially prepared for Core Formation Stage cultivators,

As for those Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they could only take seats in the hall on the first floor.

After waiting for about an hour, the venue was basically full, with more than a hundred Core Formation Cultivators and thousands of Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators gathered in one place, creating a spectacular scene.

”Dong!”

Along with a crisp sound of a gong, the auction officially began.

At this moment, an elderly man with gray hair and a slightly plump body, walked onto the high platform in the center of the main hall.

He lightly coughed, then cupped his hands towards the surroundings, and said:

”Welcome fellow Daoists to join us, today is our Primordial Immortal City’s decade-long auction event; I am Xiao Yin, honored to be the host of this auction,”

”Well, without further ado, let’s start with our first auction item,”

”The first auction item, the Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact ’Golden Moon Wheel’; this treasure includes Magical Treasure Materials, its power is quite extraordinary; during attack, it can also automatically activate a Tier Two High-Grade Golden Blade Technique,”

Within Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, it is considered a top-tier rare item, starting price two thousand Spirit Stones!”

As soon as he finished speaking, bids were called out one after another,

”Two thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!”

”I’ll bid two thousand three hundred!”

”Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!”

...

Soon, the Golden Moon Wheel was bought by a Core Formation Early-Stage elderly man in a gray robe on the second floor, likely prepared for the younger generation at home!

”Premium Cyan Spirit Pill, capable of assisting Foundation Establishment Middle-Stage Cultivators to breakthrough to Late-Stage, there are twenty pills in total, starting bid ten thousand Spirit Stones, the first pill...”

Upon hearing this, many Foundation Establishment Middle-Stage Cultivators in the first floor hall showed expressions of excitement and eagerly began bidding.

There were also quite a few Cultivators with a slimmer wallet, who looked on regretfully, watching the opportunity slip by in front of them.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Yin flashed a slight smile; the more heated the scene, the higher the auctioned prices for the treasures.

Zhou Xun sat in a soft chair in a private room on the second floor, holding a cup of Spirit Tea, slowly sipping it, watching eagerly as everyone competed in the auction,

For him, the items being auctioned at the moment were all Foundation Establishment treasures, which did not attract him; his singular goal was the ”Thunder Element Essence”.

Immediately after, various Tier-Breaking Elixirs, Premium Pills to enhance Mana, rare items, Spirit Medicines... appeared one after another.

It was simply dazzling to the eyes.

Without a doubt, the types and quality of the treasures were indeed a level higher than that in the Eastern Wilderness.

Two hours passed, finally reaching the second half, the auction for Core Formation Stage treasures began!

”Next, we are auctioning a treasure that all Foundation Establishment Cultivators covet the most — the Crystal Condensing Pill!”

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the venue became even more fervent!

”Crystal Condensing Pill... It’s really the Crystal Condensing Pill!”

”If I win this pill, I can also achieve Core Formation Cultivation, and enjoy a lifespan of five hundred years!”

...

Many Core Formation Cultivators on the second floor even showed intriguing expressions.

Among them was the Jiang Family’s patriarch, Jiang Xiuying.

”Wanning, there is indeed Crystal Condensing Pill!”

The beautiful woman also showed an excited expression.

With Jiang Wanning’s Earth Spirit Root qualification, should she manage to buy this Crystal Condensing Pill, there is an eighty percent chance of breaking through to Core Formation, which is crucial for their family.

”There are three Crystal Condensing Pills in this auction, starting at one hundred fifty thousand Spirit Stones, each pill’s bid increment must not be less than five thousand Spirit Stones; now auctioning the first pill...”

With these words, many in the crowd instantly wailed.

Three pills, with so many cultivators present, are far from enough,

Even Zhou Xun was full of surprise upon hearing this news, after all, the number of Crystal Condensing Pills offered in the same tier auction was even less than in the Eastern Wilderness.

This was actually because the Central Continent had very strict control over Foundation Establishment Pills and Crystal Condensing Pills, rarely releasing them; they were basically all consumed internally by the major sects.

Among Loose Cultivators, only twenty percent of Core Formation Cultivators achieved breakthrough through taking Crystal Condensing Pills.

At this moment, bids began to pour in,

”One hundred eighty thousand Spirit Stones!”

”Two hundred thousand Spirit Stones!”

”I’ll bid two hundred fifty thousand Spirit Stones,”

”I’ll bid two hundred”...

The bidders were continuous; soon the price rose to the level of four hundred thousand Spirit Stones,

”This is too crazy... the price is also considerably higher than in the Eastern Wilderness!” Zhou Xun exclaimed,

In the Eastern Wilderness, a single Crystal Condensing Pill sells for at most three hundred thousand Spirit Stones, yet here it can reach four hundred thousand!

If Crystal Condensing Pills weren’t so hard to acquire, Zhou Xun could indeed make a generation fortune trading them between the Central Continent and the Eastern Wilderness.

”Four hundred seventy thousand Spirit Stones!”

At this moment, a voice extremely familiar to Zhou Xun sounded, it was Jiang Xiuying,

Four hundred seventy thousand Spirit Stones could already buy a Low-Grade Attack Treasure!

This high price naturally deterred anyone from bidding further.

Ultimately, the first Crystal Condensing Pill was successfully purchased by Jiang Xiuying.

As for the other two, they were also sold for forty-nine thousand Spirit Stones and fifty-five thousand Spirit Stones, respectively.

”These prices have reached nearly double those in the Eastern Wilderness!” Zhou Xun couldn’t help but feel tempted.

”If there is a chance, it would indeed be plausible to open a trade association, specializing in trading between the Eastern Wilderness and the Central Continent!”

After another hour, countless precious treasures were sold, including a few items that moved Zhou Xun’s heart; but then he remembered his purpose and remained seated.

At this moment, the target Zhou Xun had been waiting for finally went up for auction:

”The next auction item is the Thunder Element Essence, starting price ninety thousand Spirit Stones!”