Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

22: Chapter 22 Auction Opens, News of Cultivation TechniquesSqueak!

The door opened, and Chen Fufeng, dressed in white robes, walked out with Yuan Feng. After returning the room plate to the inn attendant, they set off toward the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion located in the center of the outer city.

Today was the day of the decennial auction.

Walking all the way to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the place was already crowded with people; there were all kinds of Cultivators, and one could even see many Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.

However, no Purple Mansion True Person was to be seen; such existences had likely already been invited into the Purple Mansion auction venue and did not need to squeeze in here.

Relying on the bronze ten thousand treasures token in his hand, Chen Fufeng enjoyed VIP treatment, taking the VIP passage without having to squeeze into the main hall with the crowd.

Many Qi Refining Cultivators secretly noted Chen Fufeng’s physique, appearance, and aura; this was a fat sheep, it just depended on whether there would be a chance to eat it later.

The maid leading the way for Chen Fufeng was the same one from yesterday; she handed him a Jade Slip and a Magical Artifact that looked like a glazed jade plate.

”Senior, this Jade Slip contains the records of the many treasures and classics being auctioned this time. The jade plate is a tool specifically for bidding on items. If you see an item you wish to bid on, simply activate the jade plate with your Spiritual Qi.”

Chen Fufeng nodded, and then, led by the maid, he entered a luxuriously decorated private room. The surrounding walls were set with Formations to isolate Divine Thought, offering high concealment.

The maid did not enter but quietly guarded outside the door; if Chen Fufeng needed anything, she could enter to assist at any time.

”As expected of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in the Liyuan Commandery, it is truly luxurious and imposing.” Chen Fufeng toyed with the jade plate in his hand; it was actually a First-Grade High Grade Magical Artifact; one could only say they were wealthy and imposing.

He sat on a soft chair, facing a huge floor-to-ceiling window that allowed him to see everything in the hall below, while the people in the hall could not see him.

After scanning the venue hall, Chen Fufeng took out the Jade Slip, poured a wisp of Divine Thought into it, and began to check the items for this auction.

Previously, he only knew there was a portion of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi claimed to be a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, plus a few High Grade Cultivation Techniques; he knew nothing else.

The auction naturally could not reveal all the items to be auctioned; it only needed to reveal a few of the most famous ones to attract people.

Chen Fufeng stopped thinking, immersed his mind, and began to check.

”Fifth-Grade Cultivation Technique of the Divine Thunder Path, ’Heaven-Striking Thunder Domain Scripture’, only has the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment level parts. Upon cultivating to Foundation Establishment, one can form the Divine Thunder immortal foundation ’Heaven-Striking Thunder Domain’. The superior immortal foundation of this immortal foundation is the Sixth-Grade Divine Thunder immortal foundation ’Clearing the Nine Heavens’, which can be called the pinnacle of the Divine Thunder Path.”

”Fifth-Grade Cultivation Technique of the Li Fire Dao, ’Leaving Flame Immortal Seeking Record’, also only has the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment level parts. One can form the Fifth-Grade Li Fire immortal foundation ’Heavenly Li Burning’, which is the superior Cultivation Technique to the Crimson Central Separating Flame Art. What a pity.”

”Fifth-Grade Cultivation Technique of the Jia Wood Path, ’Jia Wood Heaven-Reaching Scripture’, still only has the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment parts. One can form the Fifth-Grade Jia Wood immortal foundation ’Heaven-Reaching Wood’. These are all good things.”

”Nine Heavens Profound Gale Qi, a gale-attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi collected by a Golden Core True Monarch from above the Nine Heavens. It is suitable for Cultivators with wind-attribute Spiritual Roots. Is it not thunder-attribute?”

”Ancient Magical Artifact ’Chaos Heaven Halberd’, originally a Purple Mansion Spiritual Artifact, but later dropped in grade due to the extraction of its spirituality. It is currently a Second-Grade High Grade, suitable for Geng Metal and Bing Fire Path Cultivators. A Peak Qi Refining Cultivator wielding it can survive under an Early-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.”

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After a long while, Chen Fufeng put down the Jade Slip, his expression somewhat complex, and he sighed deeply.

He wanted every one of the treasures inside, but his pockets were shy; he could only take one or two of them at most.

It was called a Qi Refining level auction, but the treasures appearing on it were mostly useful to Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, and even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators would be jealous upon seeing them.

”Brother Yuan, it seems we must go all out to compete for that ’Heaven-Striking Thunder Domain Scripture’.” Chen Fufeng transmitted his voice.

Yuan Feng nodded slightly: ”A Fifth-Grade Cultivation Technique, and it’s thunder-attribute. I only hope the Spirit Stones we have are enough. If it’s really not enough, we can sell that Houyuan Cauldron and that ancient Magical Artifact level gray-green bronze mirror.”

Chen Fufeng had no objections. A Cultivation Technique was the Foundation for a force to last for a long time, while Magical Artifacts and the like could be obtained at any time, but a Cultivation Technique was different.

If he missed this village, there would be no such shop.

If the Heaven-Striking Thunder Domain Scripture could not be auctioned, he could settle for the next best thing and buy the ’Xuan Yi Upper Heaven Thunder Scripture’.

However, once one cultivated this Xuan Yi Upper Heaven Thunder Scripture, one could only walk the dark path of Upper Heaven Thunder; wanting to switch cultivation would require destroying the Foundation and starting over, which would be a loss that outweighed the gain.

”By the way, Old Chen, have you ever thought about sending that kid Zhu Xiao to a large Sect?” Yuan Feng suddenly spoke at this moment.

Chen Fufeng was startled upon hearing this. Send him to a large Sect?

He had this thought, but he was afraid that the competition in a large Sect would be too intense and his own son wouldn’t be able to handle it.

”Let’s see the situation, Brother Yuan. If you and I can break through to Foundation Establishment, then sending Xiao’er and Hong’er to a large Sect will give us more confidence, right?”

Yuan Feng nodded. The stronger the strength of these old guys, the more beneficial it would be for the descendants, and they wouldn’t be bullied at will.

There were many dirty things in large Sects, and classes had long been formed. Most Disciples born within the Sect looked down on outside Disciples, and bloody conflicts often broke out.

”Old Chen, after we go back this time, I plan to enter secluded cultivation to break through to Foundation Establishment. It will probably take a long time, so we can start making preparations.” Yuan Feng said seriously.

Chen Fufeng understood Yuan Feng’s meaning. After thinking for a while, he said: ”Fufeng had plans to replace the Mountain-Protecting Formation of Luoyun Mountain when coming to the Liyuan Commandery. Since Brother Yuan wants to enter secluded cultivation to break through to Foundation Establishment, this matter should be put on the agenda first.

A Second-Grade Formation is difficult for the current Chen family to afford, so we can only settle for buying a First-Grade top-grade Formation.

With Fufeng’s current cultivation, plus a First-Grade top-grade Formation, no one can break it if a Foundation Establishment doesn’t come, and Brother Yuan can also enter secluded cultivation with peace of mind.”

”Good, after the auction ends, let’s go look at the Formations.” Yuan Feng nodded.

As for the Medicinal Pills and Talismanic Incantations, Chen Fufeng kept a small portion, which was completely enough for the current Chen family to use for seven or eight years.

This trip to the Liyuan Commandery was originally to sell Talismanic Incantations and see if there were any thunder-attribute Cultivation Techniques.

Who knew that the Liyuan Commandery would be surging with undercurrents, the decennial auction was imminent, and there were even Purple Mansion True Persons using Divine Abilities to influence the Cultivators coming to the Liyuan Commandery.

Following this series of events, Chen Fufeng and Yuan Feng wiped out many Cultivators, including Robber Cultivators and normal Cultivators who were bewitched by Divine Abilities, passively gaining a huge windfall. This was something they wouldn’t have dared to imagine in the past.

”Brother Yuan, I don’t know why, but I feel uneasy, as if something big is about to happen.” Chen Fufeng, sitting on the chair, rubbed his eyebrows, looking worried.

”If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Don’t think too much. Remember our goal. After completing our purpose, leave the Liyuan Commandery as quickly as possible.” Yuan Feng said.

Although this was the border area of the Great Qi Eastern Territory, it was still the territory of the Great Qi Kingdom. The means of a Purple Mansion True Person were already divine, and a Golden Core True Monarch above the Purple Mansion could probably descend upon Liyuan Commandery with a few thoughts.

Even if these Purple Mansion True Persons fought to the death, in front of a Golden Core True Monarch, they could be suppressed with a flip of a hand and couldn’t stir up much of a storm.

It’s just that it shouldn’t affect the two of them.

”The wind and rain are coming.” Chen Fufeng sighed.

The atmosphere in the private room became dull. One man and one ape were silent. After all, involving struggles at the Purple Mansion level, these Qi Refining Cultivators were like insignificant duckweeds, and a tiny ripple could wipe them out.

”Old Chen, look on the bright side. Neither you nor I have reached Foundation Establishment yet, so it’s impossible for us to be gone halfway.” Yuan Feng joked.

Chen Fufeng smiled and replied: ”Then I will borrow Brother Yuan’s auspicious words. You and I must not only break through to Foundation Establishment but also break the shackles, Cultivate Divine Abilities, become Purple Mansion True Persons, and be the chess players who stir up the wind and clouds of a commandery.”

One man and one ape looked at each other and smiled, their laughter echoing in the private room.

Not long after, a wave of Foundation Establishment Peak pressure swept through the entire Qi Refining venue, and an old and vigorous voice resounded in the ears of all the Cultivators in the venue, causing the many Qi Refining Cultivators participating in the Qi Refining auction to tremble.

”Today, this old man is hosting this Qi Refining auction. I hope all the little friends will give this old man some face and not cause extra trouble.”

A Foundation Establishment Peak Great Cultivator, already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, had the qualifications to seek Divine Abilities and comprehend the mysteries of the Purple Mansion.

Such an existence was invited by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to be the host of the Qi Refining auction, which was truly jaw-dropping.

”It’s the Guest Elder of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, known as the Smiling Angler, Mo Youming.” Someone in the venue whispered.

”Damn, so it’s him. I heard that this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator’s immortal foundation is called 【Lone Boat Guest】, with the attribute of Kan Water, and the grade is as high as Fifth-Grade. He is good at manipulating the desires in people’s hearts, making people unable to defend against it.” Someone almost couldn’t help but exclaim.

”It is said that this Smiling Angler has lived for four sixty-year cycles and has not much Lifespan left. How does he look more robust than me?” A young Qi Refining Cultivator muttered.

”Lone Boat Guest?!”

Chen Fufeng sat up straight, and Yuan Feng beside him also had deep eyes. This old guy was highly suspicious; he might be the mastermind behind inciting the desires in the hearts of these Qi Refining Cultivators.

One man and one ape looked through the floor-to-ceiling window. They saw an old man with a hunched back and white hair and beard stepping out from the Void Realm and standing steadily on the auction stage.

An invisible momentum swept through the entire venue, making the somewhat noisy venue silent for a moment, and one could hear a pin drop.

”Old Chen, do you think this Foundation Establishment Peak Great Cultivator has broken through secretly and is already a Purple Mansion True Person?” A bold guess suddenly popped into Yuan Feng’s mind.

”I don’t know, Brother Yuan. We’d better talk less and discuss less. After all, it involves a Foundation Establishment Peak Great Cultivator. Disaster comes from the mouth.” Cold sweat broke out on Chen Fufeng’s forehead, and his heart pounded.

Even if it was really this Smiling Angler who did it, there was nothing they could do; they could only swallow their teeth and swallow them into their stomachs.

Moreover, they were able to get so many Low-Grade Spirit Stones this time, thanks to that mysterious Purple Mansion True Person.

Speaking of which, they still had to say thank you.