Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

Soon, the dishes were served like flowing water.

The first dish served was the "Flame Dragon Playing with Pearls", which was made of hundred-year-old snake meat coiled into the shape of a dragon. The snake scales were roasted until golden and crispy, and the dragon's eyes were two pigeon egg-sized luminous pearls, emitting a faint blue light in the steaming heat.

Jiang Qiong lightly picked up the snake meat with the battle axe, and it separated like silk. When it entered the mouth, it first filled with a burnt aroma, and then a mellow spiritual energy exploded on the tip of the tongue, flowing down the throat to warm the whole body.

The "Star River Jade Dew Soup" was even more amazing. In the celadon bowl, the milky white soup had dots of fluorescent light floating on the surface, which was powder ground from the scales of the star-fluorescent spirit fish.

When the soup is scooped up, it is like a galaxy pouring out, melting in the mouth, with a hint of sweetness and refreshing mint fragrance.

Jiang Qiong took a sip and felt the golden elixir in his dantian getting slightly hot, as if countless stars were twinkling in his body;
Yun Shu put down the jade spoon, closed his eyes, and felt the resonance of the sword intent and the power of the stars contained in the soup. The red sword energy was looming around him.

The next dish served was the "Phoenix Nirvana Roast", which was made by marinating the spirit bird meat with a secret sauce for seven days and then roasting it with flame fruit wood.

The skin is baked to a golden and crispy texture, while the meat inside is tender and juicy. When you take a bite, the juice overflows with a light fruity aroma.

There is also the "Chalcedony Jade Roll", which is made of spiritual vegetables irrigated with the chalcedony spiritual spring wrapped around tender monster meat and dipped in a special sauce. It is refreshing, delicious and full of spiritual energy.

After three rounds of drinking, Jiang Qiong patted his slightly bulging belly. The seven-star true fire on the battle axe softened as he felt full. "I didn't expect that in this county city, I could eat spiritual food that is even rarer than the secret realm."

Yun Shu wiped the corners of his mouth, the red sword energy was drawn into his body, and he looked out the window at the bustling street market: "Now that I have recovered my strength, I will find a cave to retreat tomorrow to consolidate the realm of this breakthrough."

The next morning, the two followed the instructions of the market town and came to the "Qingyun Pavilion" in the west of the city.

The pavilion is towering into the clouds, and on the huge plaque hanging at the door, the four big golden characters "Cave Rental" are shining.

The manager of the pavilion was a lean middle-aged man. When he saw the faint fluctuations of spiritual energy on the two men, he immediately put on a flattering smile and said, "My two distinguished guests, I happen to have two adjacent quiet rooms located on the spiritual vein of the back mountain. They are most suitable for closed-door cultivation!"

"Take us inside."

At Jiang Qiong's request, the steward immediately smiled and took him and Yun Shu through the winding corridors to the continuous back mountains.

The steward walked along the road and soon came to a cave. He pushed open the heavy stone door and a spacious and bright cave came into view.

Dozens of spirit-gathering beads are inlaid on the cave walls, and their soft light illuminates the entire space.

The ground was engraved with intricate spirit gathering formations, and in the center was a training platform made of thousand-year-old cold jade, filled with chilly air.

Jiang Qiong reached out and touched the cold jade table. The Seven Star True Fire collided with the cold air on the table, and actually condensed into tiny ice crystals at the fingertips;

Yun Shu walked to the window and looked at the misty mountains in the distance. The red sword energy gently passed across the window frame, leaving a faint star mark.

"Let's take this one." Jiang Qiong nodded and threw out a medium-grade spirit stone.

The steward took the spirit stone and smiled from ear to ear: "You two can practice with peace of mind. If you need anything, just pull the bell on the wall."

After the steward left, Jiang Qiong and Yun Shu each entered the room. Jiang Qiong sat cross-legged on the cold jade platform, practicing the "Mountain and River Breaking" mental method, feeling the spiritual energy of the surrounding mountains and rivers pouring into his body like a tide. The seven-star true fire on the battle axe resonated with the spirit gathering array, forming a huge flame vortex in the cave.

Yun Shu closed his eyes and concentrated, integrating the newly comprehended star sword intent into his sword skills. The red sword energy around his body transformed into a sky full of stars. Every time he swung the sword, it seemed as if he could cut through the void.

In this quiet cave, Jiang Qiong and Yun Shu were immersed in the world of cultivation, temporarily isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Jiang Qiong and Yun Shu were immersed in cultivation in the cave. Time passed by like a white horse, and a day passed in the blink of an eye.

When the morning light penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the back mountain, the two ended their training.

Jiang Qiong stretched his muscles, the Seven Stars True Fire on the battle axe was still strong, and the flames faintly outlined a dragon-shaped shadow, as if telling of the great power contained in the flames;

Yun Shu swung the sword lightly, and the red sword energy drew a graceful arc in the air. The sword energy cut through the void, making a slight buzzing sound, and then disappeared into the body, leaving only a trace of chill in the air.

"Practicing on this spiritual vein really achieves twice the result with half the effort."

Jiang Qiong sighed. He could clearly feel the spiritual energy in his body like the rising tide, impacting his meridians in waves, several times faster than the speed of previous practice.

Yun Shu nodded, his eyes twinkling, "It's time to go get some supplies and try the morning tea in the county town."

There was a hint of anticipation in his words, and during the process of training, his desire for delicious food became stronger.

The two walked down the mountain road and passed through the bustling market town. The air was filled with the aroma of various foods and the sounds of people shouting.

The stalls of street vendors are filled with a wide variety of spiritual fruits, spiritual teas and snacks.

Jiang Qiong was attracted by a sweet smell and turned around to see a stall selling spiritual rice cakes.

The rice cake is dotted with various magical flowers, including the "Moon Chrysanthemum" that emits a soft blue light, and the "Sunflower Bud" that sparkles with golden light. Under the morning light, it exudes an attractive luster, and the sweet scent makes Jiang Qiong's appetite increase.

"Let's buy some when we come back." Jiang Qiong swallowed and continued walking with Yun Shu.

Not long after we walked, we suddenly heard a commotion ahead, and a crowd gathered together, talking.

Jiang Qiong and Yun Shu looked at each other and walked forward.

There was a huge red banner hanging high up, with the words "Wanbao Pavilion Autumn Auction" written in gold.

Under the banner, people were coming and going, including the children of immortal cultivation families wearing gorgeous clothes, with exquisite family emblems embroidered on their clothes, exuding a noble aura;
There were also wandering cultivators who were walking in a hurry, carrying magical instruments on their backs, with a look of desire for treasures on their faces.

From time to time, exclamations and praises were heard from the crowd, as if they were discussing the precious items in this auction.

“I didn’t expect to run into an auction.”

Yun Shu raised his eyebrows, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. For cultivators, an auction is a rare opportunity to see rare treasures, and maybe they can find something that will be of great help to their cultivation.

"In that case, go in and join in the fun."

Jiang Qiong said excitedly. The two followed the crowd into the auction.

As soon as you step into the venue, a wave of heat mixed with rich spiritual energy hits you in the face.

The entire auction hall was extremely spacious, with dozens of huge chandeliers inlaid with luminous pearls hanging high in the dome.

These night pearls are of different sizes and are arranged into various mysterious patterns. Some are twinkling like stars, and some are burning like flames, illuminating the entire space as bright as day. The hall is circular, surrounded by circles of stepped seats, like a huge Colosseum.

The seat is made of high-quality spiritual wood, with exquisite runes carved on the surface. These runes faintly glow under the stimulation of spiritual power, which can not only isolate external interference but also gather spiritual energy, providing a good practice environment for the cultivator sitting on it.

The auction table is located in the center of the hall. It is a square high platform made of a whole piece of green jade. The surface of the jade is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding scene.

The edge is inlaid with a golden rune border, and as the runes flow, it seems as if a mysterious power is surging.

There is a huge screen behind the stage, on which is painted a vast picture of mountains and rivers, with clouds and mist lingering, mountains undulating, and rivers rushing. It seems that there is a spiritual charm flowing through it, making people feel as if they are in that mysterious mountains and rivers at a glance.

On both sides of the auction table stood two graceful women. They were wearing gauze clothes as thin as cicada wings, embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the clothes fluttered gently with their movements.

The women held trays with items to be auctioned on them. Their every move was elegant and mysterious, like fairies descending from the earth. In front of the auction table, a middle-aged man in a purple robe was standing there.

He has a kind face and always has a faint smile on his lips, but his eyes are shrewd, as if he can see through everyone's mind.

Her long black hair was tied behind her head, and she wore a golden hair crown with a emerald green gem inlaid on it. Under the light, it emitted a faint glow.

This person is the host of this auction, the chief auctioneer of Wanbao Pavilion - Liu Yunfeng.

Liu Yunfeng coughed lightly, and slammed the auction hammer in his hand heavily on the table, making a crisp "dong" sound. The noisy hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"Dear fellow Taoists, welcome to the Wanbao Pavilion Autumn Auction!

This auction brings together rare treasures from all over the world, and you will definitely return with a full load! "

Liu Yunfeng's voice was loud and clear, spreading throughout the hall. His words carried a unique magic that made people look forward to the upcoming auction. Jiang Qiong and Yun Shu found a seat in the back row and looked around curiously.

At this time, a maid walked onto the auction platform. Her steps were as light as a fluttering butterfly.

The maid showed the item on the tray to everyone. It was a crystal clear elixir with flickering fluorescent spots on its leaves. It exuded a rich breath of life, as if it contained endless vitality.

There was a faint mist lingering around the elixir, and some tiny spots of light could be seen moving in the mist, which was magnificent.

"This is a thousand-year-old jadeite. After taking it, it can reshape the meridians and is extremely helpful for breaking through realms! Starting price: five thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Liu Yunfeng introduced loudly, his voice full of temptation, making the cultivators present excited. As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of bidding rang out in the hall.

"Five thousand five hundred low-grade spirit stones!" "Six thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Seven thousand low-grade spirit stones!" The price continued to rise. Jiang Qiong frowned, estimating the value of this spiritual medicine in his mind.

There was a hint of hesitation in his eyes. On the one hand, this spiritual medicine would indeed be of great help to his cultivation, but on the other hand, he was worried that the price would be beyond his affordability.

Yun Shu looked calm as he watched everyone bidding quietly. He crossed his arms over his chest and nodded slightly from time to time, as if he was evaluating the rationality of each bid.

Finally, this thousand-year-old chalcedony ganoderma was bought by a young monk in white for twelve thousand low-grade spirit stones. When the hammer fell, the entire hall was filled with exclamations of admiration.

Next, precious items were taken to the auction table one by one.

There is a "Pure Heart Jade Slip" that can increase the strength of spiritual consciousness. The surface of the jade slip is engraved with dense runes. When the runes flash, it seems that there is a mysterious force guiding people's spiritual consciousness;
There is a defensive magic weapon called "Black Iron Shield". The shield is dark black and engraved with ancient patterns. There is a faint spiritual energy flowing in the patterns, giving people a feeling of being indestructible.

There are also ancient books that record long-lost cultivation methods. The covers of the ancient books have turned yellow and the corners are a little damaged, but they exude an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, as if telling of the former glory.

Each item triggered fierce bidding. The atmosphere in the hall became more and more heated, with shouts, exclamations, and discussions intertwined together, like a lively feast.

"Next, it's one of the highlights of this auction - the treasure map!"

Liu Yunfeng smiled mysteriously, and the maid showed everyone a yellowed parchment scroll.

The edges of the parchment were a little worn, with some strange symbols and patterns drawn on it, as well as some traces drawn in blood, adding a bit of mystery and weirdness.

"This map records the entrance to an ancient secret realm. It is said that there are countless treasures and lost cultivation secrets hidden inside! Starting price: 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was boiling. The value of middle-grade spirit stones was much higher than that of low-grade spirit stones. Ten thousand middle-grade spirit stones were enough to make many cultivators go bankrupt.

But the temptation of the ancient secret realm was too great, and everyone began to bid.

"Eleven thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

"Thirteen thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

"Fifteen thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

Jiang Qiong's eyes were blazing. He knew very well that the ancient secret realm might contain treasures that would be of great help to his cultivation, and maybe he could find the key to breaking through his current realm.

He gritted his teeth and shouted loudly: "Twenty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!" As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly became quiet for a moment.

Everyone turned their eyes to Jiang Qiong with surprise and suspicion in their eyes.

Yun Shu glanced at Jiang Qiong without saying anything, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. He was worried that Jiang Qiong would get into trouble because of his impulsiveness.

At this moment, a cold voice came from the front: "Twenty-one thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

Jiang Qiong looked and saw a man in a black robe with a mask on his face, so his features could not be seen clearly.

The man in black robe exuded a sinister aura that made people shudder.

Jiang Qiong's heart sank. He had limited spirit stones on him. If he continued bidding, he might not be able to sustain it.

But the temptation of the ancient secret realm was too great, and he was unwilling to give up easily.

"Twenty-two thousand medium-grade spirit stones!" Jiang Qiong shouted again, with a hint of firmness and nervousness in his voice.

The black-robed man sneered, "Twenty-five thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

Jiang Qiong clenched his fists and was hesitating whether to continue bidding when Yun Shu gently pulled his sleeve and said softly, "Don't be impulsive. This price is far more than the value of the treasure map." (End of this chapter)