I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2170 Star Ruins Forces
"All right."

Young Master Jing waved his hand, "I don't pry into my brother's privacy, but soul-splitting is very dangerous, brother, please be careful."

After speaking, he looked at the auction stage.

Seeing that there was nothing of value, he withdrew his gaze and said, "The unknown areas in the Star Ruins are too far away from us. Even if you go to the Star Ruins, you won't be able to access them. I'll tell you about the distribution of forces within our sphere of influence, so you can keep that in mind."

"Great."

Chen Lin made a gesture of listening attentively.

Young Master Jing was very pleased and immediately began to tell the story.

"First and foremost are the ten major powers in the central region."

"First is the Heavenly God Palace, second is Yin-Yang Island, third is the Three Rooms, and fourth is the Four Seasons Villa where the Fisherman of Heavenly Lake relies."

There was no pause.

He took a breath and continued, "Five is the Five Old Cities, six is ​​the Six Paths Reincarnation Palace, and seven was originally this Seven Star Realm. After the Star Lord and Saintess He Qing disappeared, the realm's level dropped and it became second-rate, and was replaced by the Seven Absolutes Sect."

"Eight represents eight trees, nine represents the Nine Demon Realms, and ten represents the Ten Surnames Village."

Chen Lin looked puzzled.

He had heard of at least half of these ten forces, including Yin Yang Island, but the fact that they were named with numbers instead of ranking them was quite strange.

So he asked, "Why are they arranged in numbers? Is there any reason for it?"

"It's nothing."

Young Master Jing shook his head.

"It was compiled by busybodies to make it easier to remember. The strength of these forces happened to match their power at the time, so it has been passed down."

However, times have changed.

"Nowadays, apart from the Heavenly God Palace, which remains powerful, the others can no longer be ranked. Moreover, there are many other powerful forces besides the top ten, such as the Soul Inquiry Academy and the Yao Guang Holy Land, which are no weaker than the Heavenly God Palace."

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Which is the strongest force?"

There is no absolute strongest.

Young Master Jing shook his head again.

"Once you reach the Dominator realm, you are very difficult to kill. It is easy to destroy the body and soul, but the rules cannot be erased, and many Dominators do not dare to make a move easily."

"Therefore, the strength of a force depends not only on the number of rulers it can control, but also on the super treasures it possesses and the strength of its influence on the rules."

"All right."

Young Master Jing drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

He raised his glass and said, "This information is rather complicated. After the auction, brother, go to my trading company and I'll get you a map. You'll be able to understand everything by looking at it."

"Then I'll wait for news from my second brother."

Chen Lin also raised his glass, drank it all in one gulp, and returned to his private room.

"Hongchen greets his master."

As soon as she entered the private room, Tao Ling bowed respectfully.

"Don't be shy."

Chen Lin waved his hand, gesturing for the other person to sit down.
Then, after examining him closely, he asked, "Where do your memories come from?"

Like Tao Bao back then, and Tie Zhu later, they were born knowing nothing at all. He taught them to speak and write, not to mention various etiquettes.

But the other person seemed to know everything.

"Reporting to Master, my memories only came after I became a spirit. Some of the knowledge I have acquired comes from exchanges with my other sisters, and some comes from the guidance given to me by the nanny before I was sold."

"That's it."

This answer was reasonable, and Chen Lin could also sense that the other party was not lying.

Hongchen immediately offered an explanation.

“We Peach Spirits cannot leave the Peach Sea, and before we are recognized as masters, we are all confused. We only have a unique feeling for the person who wants to be recognized as a master, and we can know whether it is suitable or not.”

"After recognizing our master, we will become real life and will be absolutely loyal to our master. Please rest assured that we will be completely loyal to our master."

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

Whether or not you can trust someone, it's not enough to just say it; you need to spend a long time getting to know them.

Why did you become flesh and blood?

Seeing that the other party was very frank, Chen Lin directly asked the question that had been bothering him.

"This is the characteristic of Peach Spirit."

Hongchen answered immediately.

“From the moment we are born, we have a special energy in our bodies. Once we are bound by blood, this energy will be activated and we will become real life. All the sisters hope to find a good master.”

Chen Lin raised his eyelids slightly.

A glint of malice flashed in his eyes as he asked, "Haven't you ever thought about gaining freedom, breaking free from the constraints of the rules, and becoming an independent cultivator? Wouldn't that be better?"

Hongchen was stunned.

He looked blank, as if he didn't know how to answer.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Why should we cultivate independently? It would be so much better to stay by our master's side. We should follow our master."

"She's lying!"

Tie Zhu's voice suddenly rang in Chen Lin's mind.

Chen Lin was taken aback.

He had been sensing the other party using his soul, but had not detected anything unusual, indicating that the other party's ability to conceal their presence had exceeded the limits of his perception.

of course.

He still noticed something was wrong.

After all, the other party was inexperienced in the ways of the world. No matter how well he concealed it, he could not escape the insight he had gained over nearly ten thousand years of experience. However, he could not accurately perceive or judge such subtle changes.

"Are you sure?"

Chen Lin confirmed with Tie Zhu.

"Of course I'm sure. A little girl like her can't escape my discerning eyes. My eyesight is now even better than the Monkey King that Dad talked about; I can see through everything in this world..."

"stop!"

Chen Lin interrupted Tie Zhu's daydreaming.

He secretly decided never to provide the other party with stories from Earth again.

"Tell me, which sentence of hers was unusual?"

"When she said how wonderful it would be to be by her master's side, there was a hint of resistance in her heart. Although it was very faint, I still noticed it. However... she probably didn't mean any harm. She just doesn't seem to like being a servant like she said."

Explained it.

Tie Zhu added, "How about Dad and I connect telepathically? The other person's psychological reaction is very complex, and my description may not be very accurate."

"No need."

Chen Lin rejected the proposal.

As symbiotic beings, he and Tiezhu are able to connect on a spiritual level, not only communicating on a spiritual level, but also sharing thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.

But doing so carries significant risks.

After all, he had cultivated for nearly ten thousand years, and his mind was too complex, while the other party was too pure. If they were to engage in a mind-to-mind exchange without any restrictions, the other party's mind would probably be impacted.

The obscuring of supernatural powers is secondary; it can even affect the other person's personality and cause mental distortion.

Moreover, sharing one's mind is tantamount to being completely unguarded, which he also finds awkward.

After a moment's thought, he said, "As long as the other party has no ill intentions, there's no need to delve into the rest. She's just a maid, not someone looking for a Daoist partner. There's no need to meddle too much. If she really wants freedom, we can give it to her after we leave this place."

"Dad is so generous!"

Tie Zhu gave a compliment, then fell silent.

Chen Lin did not continue to probe and focused his attention on the auction stage.

"The Battle Puppet, under normal circumstances, has the combat power of the True Realm Perfection. If its potential is activated at once, it can unleash the power of the Eternal Initial Realm, and there is no limit to the user's energy intensity."

A lifelike human figure was placed on the auction stage.

Dressed in a white robe, with a sword at his waist, he had red lips and white teeth, and a scholar's cap tied on his head, exuding an otherworldly air.

Chen Lin clicked his tongue in admiration.

If it weren't for his powerful senses, he wouldn't have been able to tell that it was a puppet at all. It was far superior to his craftsmanship, and he hadn't refined one for many years, so his skills hadn't improved. At most, he could only refine puppets at the Void Realm level.

"This battle puppet is being auctioned off by someone else. Star crystals are not accepted; only items that can assist in advancing to the Eternal Realm are required."

The white-haired old man stated his request.

The scene was very quiet.

Although there are slave seal rulers in the outer space and tens of thousands of Eternals, advancing to Eternity is still an extremely difficult task, and treasures that can assist in the advancement are priceless.

Because there are too many true realms in outer space.

No matter how abundant the resources are, they are not enough for so many people. Moreover, the star field's level is constantly declining. If this trend continues, it will eventually become the end of the Dharma era.

Chen Lin showed no intention of making a move.

He did possess treasures that could aid in advancing to the Eternal Realm; the spiritual fruits in the Fruit Core Cave Heaven possessed such effects, and he had collected similar treasures before. But such puppets were of no use to him.

He might consider buying a true Eternal-level item, as he could return it to his family in the Boundary River. But a True Realm Perfection item is not worth the trip back to the Boundary River.

but.

The appearance of this puppet served as a reminder to Chen Lin.

Improving his skills needs to be put on the agenda. Whether it's alchemy, talisman making, or other skills, they are currently far behind his needs.

Even the most skilled alchemy practitioners can only refine pills for the True Realm.

Even with the blessing of destiny talent, refining Eternal Realm pills is very difficult, with an extremely low success rate, and they do not have high-dimensional characteristics, so they cannot be used to earn cultivation resources in Star Ruins.

The only thing that had some effect was the Extraordinary Mom's Steamed Buns.

However, Mom's steamed buns can only purify abnormal energy, not assist in cultivation. Moreover, if you eat them once and then eat them again, the effect will be greatly reduced, and they cannot be used as a long-term way to make money.

While thinking.

The puppet has already been bought.

No matter what, it's still a perfect True Realm cultivator, which is quite useful for those disciples of powerful forces with low cultivation levels. It's like having an extra powerful henchman.

"The Thousand Yuan Desire-Severing Fruit is a miraculous spiritual fruit from the Hundred Fruit Garden, and its grade is four."

A jade box was placed on the auction stage. When it was opened, a white fruit appeared, emitting an aura that brought clarity to the mind.

"This fruit can purify the mind and sever desires, and has unimaginable effects on cultivators who are troubled by desires."

I've given you a brief introduction.

The old man put the fruit back into the jade box.

He looked around and said, "The spiritual fruits of the Hundred Fruit Garden need no introduction. Everyone knows what they represent. Such opportunities are rare. If you want them, be prepared. These fruits are only for exchanging for Eternal Realm pills that can enhance your cultivation. You don't need to bring out anything else."

"Ten Enlightenment Pills!"

"Fifteen Eternal Pills!"

"Three Xue Jing Hua Yuan Pills!"

The quotations came one after another.

Chen Lin's eyes flickered inside the private room.

It seems that the spiritual fruits from the Hundred Fruit Garden have a good market. We should make good use of the fruit trees in the Fruit Core Cave.

Ideally, he should recruit a high-dimensional plant master to utilize the orchard. If it can produce a continuous and flexible supply, he won't have to worry about resources in the short term.

pity.

High-dimensional plant masters are hard to find.

Those who can be subdued by him and willingly confine themselves in the cave are even harder to find.

Chen Lin looked at the mortal world to one side.

He tentatively asked, "Do you have any skills in cultivating spiritual plants?"

Hongchen shook his head slightly.

“Reporting to my master, I have no prior knowledge of these things, but I can learn them.”

"No need, I was just asking casually."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

No skill can be mastered in a short time. Besides talent, it requires a long period of study, learning from the experience of predecessors, and constant experimentation. He simply cannot afford to wait.

"Huadu Zhanyuan Sword, an eternal treasure, has a restraining effect on wood-type treasures, starting price is one thousand high-grade star crystals."

After the spirit fruit was taken away, he took out a flying sword.

Next.

One by one, the treasures were displayed.

All of them were practical, and not a single item went unsold.

However, the treasures vary in quality, ranging from the Eternal Realm to the True Realm, and even some items from the Void Realm.

This is no way.

Since there are no cultivation level restrictions at the auction, the treasures must cover a wider range.

"The following item is my alchemy insights. I am taking this opportunity to find people who love alchemy. I will not take on any disciples, but I just want to promote the path of alchemy."

The white-haired old man took out a legacy bead.

I touched it and placed it on the tray.

His expression turned solemn as he said, "The law cannot be passed on lightly. To obtain this inheritance, you must pass my test. Therefore, just like with Tao Ling, there is no reserve price. Those who are interested can start bidding."

"Ten thousand high-grade star crystals!"

Immediately, someone made a bid, and the price jumped to ten thousand.

"Twenty thousand!"

"Twenty-two thousand!"

"Twenty-five thousand!"

"Thirty thousand!"

In just a few breaths, the price doubled or tripled.

Chen Lin immediately knew that Master Mo's lineage of alchemy must be extraordinary and recognized by everyone.

I just don't know if there's any information about high-dimensional pills.

I thought about it.

He still participated in the auction.

Thirty-five thousand!

Regardless of whether there is any higher-dimensional content, the other party's alchemy skills are definitely higher than his, and judging from the enthusiasm of the experts present, they may even surpass Feng Wanding.

If we can buy it, we should buy it first.

"fifty thousand!"

Some people continued to raise the price.

Chen Lin was not surprised.

Such knowledge-based items, especially high-level alchemy inheritance, are the best way for major powers to enhance their sect's foundation. Moreover, they can also establish a relationship with Master Mo Yuanshan, making the competition fierce.

"Fifty-five thousand!"

He also placed an offer.

"Sixty thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!"

Prices soared, and the scene calmed down.

Seventy thousand high-grade star crystals is no small sum.

Even a major sect would be severely injured by such an attack; small and medium-sized sects simply don't have that kind of strength.

Moreover, this alchemy tradition is not exclusive. Even if pills are refined using this method, there is no monopoly effect, and the value will be greatly reduced.

Chen Lin glanced at the private room next to him.

He wanted to ask Young Master Jing if Jingyun Trading Company had a pill-making lineage of this level. It wasn't easy for him to gather 70,000 star crystals; it would require using up quite a few treasures.

But the curtains in the private room were already drawn.

Think about it.

Chen Lin still did not send a telepathic message to inquire.

This person is of great use, and we should not ruin the relationship we have just established because of him; that would be a greater loss than a gain.

He then looked toward the auction stage.

He shouted, "I'll offer an eternal treasure with higher-dimensional properties!"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone present fell silent.

The high-dimensional eternal treasure is even more valuable than a top-grade peach spirit, and no one is willing to bid higher.

They even regarded Chen Lin as a sucker, equating him with that spendthrift Young Master Jing, thinking to themselves that it was no wonder the two could become sworn brothers; it really was a case of like attracts like.

"Brother, you are so generous!"

Even Young Master Jing lifted the curtain again and gave Chen Lin a thumbs up.

They seemed to appreciate each other's talents.

Mo Yuanshan's eyes lit up on the auction stage.

He immediately put on a big smile and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Zhao thinks so highly of me, then the assessment will be waived. I hope that Fellow Daoist can carry forward the Dao of Alchemy and allow us alchemy cultivators to regain our former glory!"

After saying that, he had someone deliver the inheritance bead to the private room.

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

They knew they had overpaid.

But the words had already been spoken, and there was no going back; they had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed with the transaction.