Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

Especially for independent cultivators, being able to buy more effective pills at a lower price saves them a lot of spirit stones!

Compared to these spirit stones, even if there were no suitable training grounds within the Tongtian Sect's territory, they would still be willing to live here, even if it meant spending more time on the journey.

Moreover, given the current rate of development of the Tongtian Sect, they may well be aware of their own shortcomings and deficiencies, and may have already begun to make plans.

"This auction hosted by the Tongtian Sect will likely attract a large number of cultivators. Even the major powers of Mingzhou will send people to participate."

"Does that mean we have no chance of bidding for the spirit item?"

"Probably. It would be good to broaden one's horizons. Anyway, the Tongtian Sect's auction this time doesn't require tickets to increase popularity, so you can get in for free."

Everyone thought this made a lot of sense; perhaps they wouldn't have the chance to get the treasure, but at least they wouldn't be turned away.

Moreover, this opportunity also allows one to witness the strength of the Tongtian Sect. It should be noted that before this, it had never made a full public appearance, always giving people a hazy feeling shrouded in white mist.

"The auction will be held in ten days. We might as well go together then."

"it is good."

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the other side.

The major powers in Mingzhou did indeed receive the relevant information very quickly, knowing that the Tongtian Sect was about to hold an auction and the contents of various auction items.

"Where did this sect come from? If it's just a relatively new sect, how could it possess such a precious treasure?"

But no one present could answer this question, because they didn't know either, and some had never even heard of the Tongtian Sect before.

There's nothing we can do about it; the Tongtian Sect has kept a very low profile for the past few hundred years. Besides, its mountain gate is located in a remote corner, so it's normal that no one has heard of it.

"Perhaps it's a treasure obtained from that ruin or secret realm."

The sect leader shook his head. He wasn't concerned about that; he was more interested in another issue. "This matter can be investigated later. Let's discuss the challenges they've brought now."

Unlike independent cultivators who focus on the price of pills, these forces pay more attention to the overall impact.

Because the cultivation world in Mingzhou is not very developed, and the total number of cultivators is limited, if the Tongtian Sect wants to attract a large number of independent cultivators to live there, it will inevitably reduce the number of independent cultivators in their territory.

Meanwhile, if independent cultivators buy the improved pills, their pills will become unsellable because they are completely superior alternatives, resulting in a significant reduction in their profits.

"Could we sell the pills used internally by the sect?" one of the elders suggested.

But someone immediately objected, saying, "But that's not cost-effective. They're selling pills at the current price. If we offer higher-quality pills, the effects might be similar, but we can't offer them at the same price!"

Most importantly, they simply cannot provide a large quantity of mid-grade pills.

The alchemists they trained weren't lacking in ability, but they needed to invest more effort and time.

Unlike before, alchemists no longer need to care about the grade of pills. As long as they succeed in refining them, that's enough. They can sell the low-quality pills to independent cultivators and keep the high-quality ones.

"How did the Tongtian Sect manage to do that? How could a sect that has only been established for a few hundred years have such abilities?" an elder questioned, and then offered his guess.

He felt this was more like a gimmick orchestrated by the Tongtian Sect. They might actually possess the improved elixir formula, but could only supply it in limited quantities, and were deliberately keeping it a secret.

"I think that must be it!" Many elders felt that this was very likely the truth, because it made sense, and the Tongtian Sect was probably just fooling outsiders.

After all, if even powerful forces with thousands of years of history cannot do it, how could a small sect with less than a thousand years of history possibly achieve it?
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became much more relaxed, no longer as serious and solemn as before.

"Should we participate in this auction?" one of the elders asked.

"Of course! If that list of auction items is real, it would be best to bring back a few treasures."

The elder smiled slyly and said, "And who knows, we might even see a good show unfold."

They have now concluded that the Tongtian Sect's strategy of attracting cultivators is unworkable, and therefore feel they can expect to see them lose face.

But is that really the case?
……

Climb the fairy mountain.

When Wan Sheng learned of Li Zhirui's plan, his first reaction was also disapproval, because he also did not think that the current Tongtian Sect could meet the demand of a large number of cultivators for improved pills.

"Sect Leader, isn't your action a bit too impulsive? Besides you, are there any other disciples capable of refining the improved pills?"

But now that the words have been spoken, and who knows how many cultivators know about them, it's too late to regret it now.

Thinking of this, Wan Sheng's brows never relaxed. The reputation of the Tongtian Sect had not yet spread, and it had already suffered a blow. He wondered what kind of evaluation it would bear.

"Don't worry, the difficulty of refining hasn't increased. It's just that I have one more step after the pill is formed." Li Zhirui's face showed no sign of worry at all, and he didn't even take it seriously.

Because for him, it was something he could accomplish with a wave of his hand.

All you need to do is place the successfully refined pill in front of him, use your purifying power, and control the force to avoid purifying too much of the pill's toxins, which would make the pill's grade too high.

With Li Zhirui's current level of cultivation, he could easily purify tens of thousands of pills at once, and the time required would probably be less than a quarter of an hour.

However, he would not reveal his abilities to anyone, since there were many beings in the Dao Spirit Realm who were stronger than him, and if it were leaked, the trouble it would cause would be too great.

He might have to live a life of anonymity and homelessness again.

But now, Li Zhirui has ties and concerns; he is no longer alone, no longer someone who doesn't have to care about anything.

Therefore, he had to be extremely careful and not leak any information.

"Is what the sect leader said true?" Wan Sheng looked at him with some doubt.

It wasn't that it didn't believe, but rather that what its own sect leader said was something it had never seen or heard before!

Moreover, it concerns the reputation of the entire sect, so it cannot help but have doubts.

"Seriously! I would never joke about something this important."

Li Zhirui said with certainty, "So hurry up and arrange for your disciples to refine the pills, and then leave the rest to me."

The sixth and eighth-grade Spirit Enhancement Pills were left to the alchemists trained by the Tongtian Sect over the years, while the Loose Immortal grade pills could only be made by him personally.

To avoid refining pills of too high a grade, he had to deliberately make mistakes during the refining process; otherwise, all the pills he refined would be top-grade!
There was no way around it; Li Zhirui, who possessed the purification law, naturally had a trace of purification within his magical power even without using the purification power.

In addition, with his superb alchemy skills, he could easily refine top-grade pills like those for the Loose Immortal level.

If they were all high-grade pills, it would be understandable, but if they were all top-grade pills, it would be highly suspicious.

Over the next few days, all the alchemists of the Tongtian Sect were constantly refining pills. Even those who couldn't refine the Spirit Enhancement Pill were not free, as they needed to help refine spiritual objects.

The other disciples also had their own things to do, such as preparing for the auction in a few days.

……

As the sun rose and set, the day of the auction soon arrived. The Tongtian Sect dispatched all its disciples, some to maintain order, some to guide visitors, and others to act as shop assistants and managers.

Even so, there still seems to be a shortage of manpower.

"Wanbao Immortal City looks quite impressive."

Although the construction took only half a month, there was absolutely no skimping on materials or workmanship. Therefore, to outsiders, it doesn't look like it was built in such a short time.

"I just don't know if it's all show and no substance."

Since the Immortal City had just been opened to cultivators, and the major chambers of commerce and trading companies were not very optimistic about the future development of the Immortal City, they did not rent shops in advance.

Therefore, most of the shops inside were closed, while those with open doors were shops owned by the Tongtian Sect.

"Pharmacist shops, magic tool shops, talisman shops..."

The shop's name is very straightforward, making it easy to tell at a glance what it sells.

Among all the shops, the most popular and bustling one is undoubtedly Modan Pharmacy!

It's already packed with people, and the queue even extends onto the street outside.

Most of them wanted to see the improved Spirit Enhancement Pill, confirm its price, effects, and quantity.

"Don't worry about the effect. If it's not 10% better than the original pill, as long as it wasn't damaged by human intervention, you can get your spirit stones back at any time."

The disciple acting as the temporary manager spoke up, "At the same time, everyone can rest assured that the sect has prepared nearly five thousand bottles of sixth- and eighth-grade Spirit Enhancement Pills, as well as one thousand bottles of Loose Immortal-grade pills."

"However, to purchase the Spirit Enhancement Pill, one must rent a cave dwelling for at least six months in Wanbao Immortal City or Baibao Market."

"Other pills are not subject to this condition. If you need any pills, you can come to me at any time to settle the bill."

However, the remaining pills were all quite ordinary, readily available elsewhere, and not some kind of improved version.

However, considering the joyous occasion of Tongtian Sect's first immortal city being publicly announced, these pills were all discounted by 10%, with a slight reduction in the price using spirit stones.

Compared to the medicine shop, the other shops were much quieter.

"How did the Tongtian Sect manage to refine so many improved pills?"

An elder from a certain sect who was passing by outside the door was stunned when he heard the voice coming from inside.

This situation is completely different from what they imagined!

Nearly five thousand bottles of improved pills may not last long, but this has already proven that the Tongtian Sect has enough strength to produce a large number of pills.

Thinking of this, the elder's expression suddenly turned serious.

They are about to face a real challenge from the Tongtian Sect, and from a force that doesn't seem so weak.

Dang Dang Dang——

Just as everyone was strolling around, a bell suddenly rang out.

Immediately, a voice reached the ears of all the cultivators, "The auction is about to begin. Those who wish to participate, please come to the square in front of the City Lord's Mansion."

That's right! This auction will be held in the square!
The auction house that was built couldn't accommodate so many people.

Upon hearing the sound, all the cultivators chose to walk towards the plaza.

In a short while, the once empty space was now filled with cultivators.

"The auction is about to begin. Please sit still and do not move!"

Along with this warning, a thick white fog suddenly rose in the square, and soon it became so thick that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

But ironically, as long as they looked up, they could clearly see the contents of the auction stage.

This was to protect the identities of the cultivators who had purchased the spiritual items, preventing them from being ambushed on the road.

Only a force like the Tongtian Sect, which needs to build its reputation, would consider the other party's interests so much.

If the tradition had lasted longer, things might not have turned out this way.

"The auction has officially begun!"

The disciple on the stage solemnly announced, "After the auction begins, no one is allowed to use their magic to detect the cultivators around them. Anyone who violates this rule will be immediately expelled."

boom--

Li Zhirui, who had not shown himself until now, used his imposing presence to announce the existence of his village.

"This is……"

That terrifying and powerful pressure, though it only lasted for three breaths, still left a deep impression on everyone.

"That was at least the pressure of a Xuanxian Grandmaster!"

"You mean the Tongtian Sect actually has a Xuanxian-level expert in charge? How is that possible! Isn't this a newly established sect?"

The cultivators from all sides changed their expressions drastically; no one had expected that the Tongtian Sect would have a Xuanxian (mysterious immortal) powerhouse.

If he were to launch the attack himself, no one in the entire Mingzhou would be able to stop him!
Although the independent cultivators were surprised, they didn't react much, because it didn't concern them much.

clang--

The auctioneer rang the small jade bell beside him, drawing everyone's attention.

"The auction has officially begun!"

"The first item up for auction is the Nine-Colored Rainbow Light, a Xuanxian-level spiritual artifact. It can be integrated into a flying magic weapon, which will greatly increase the speed of the magic weapon. It is also rumored that the Nine-Colored Rainbow Light is related to the mysterious and unpredictable Dao of Destiny."

"Starting bid: 30 million spirit stones!"

This price means that it is out of reach for most cultivators.

However, even if a cultivator from a rogue background has a high cultivation level, they may not be able to afford many spirit stones, because they use them all on themselves.

Thirty-five million spirit stones!

"Forty million..."

The bidding for this spiritual item wasn't very intense, and the price rose relatively slowly, stopping at 48.3 million.

"Congratulations on obtaining the Nine-Colored Rainbow Light!" (End of Chapter)