Immortal Road.

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The scene was completely silent; tens of thousands of people watched quietly.

Jin Chi, the old Taoist priest, seemed calm and composed, appearing fearless, since he was the only one making the bid and there was no one else competing.

The cultivators from the Pill Pavilion nodded upon seeing this and immediately ordered someone to pack up the three Star Phenomenon Pills and send them to Old Daoist Jinchi.

"Oh, no."

Xing Shuzi's eyes widened, and he raised his arm as if to say, "Wait a minute. The ingredients alone for this pill cost no less than twenty seventh-grade spirit stones. It's a pill formula that he painstakingly researched, and the success rate is terrifyingly low. Even if he had another chance, he might not be able to make it. Why are you selling it for such a low price?"

But the people at Dan Pavilion don't care about any of that. As an entry for the competition, they can sell it if they want. How dare a half-baked alchemist like you have any objections?
Besides, it would be incredibly embarrassing if we didn't see the last two lots go unsold!

Someone is taking pictures of your useless astrological elixir to save your face and restore your dignity. Aren't you secretly happy?
The Star Pill was delivered to the buyer, and then the old Taoist Jinchi respectfully handed it to Lin Shan, who was standing next to him.

This scene was witnessed by Hoshinoko, who was sitting in the audience.

His eyes almost popped out!

Bear, Bear Mountain Man?
How did this kid end up at the Yunzhou Grand Gathering? He even snatched away all three Star Pills that I had painstakingly refined from the VIP section of the stands!
Lin Shan smiled and looked at him from afar. One was on stage and the other was off stage. Their eyes met, and they seemed to feel as if they had known each other for a long time.

"Here, keep the money you got from the sale."

Someone from the Pill Pavilion came over and tossed him a seventh-grade spirit stone. Xing Shuzi held it in his hands, his eyes stinging, and he almost cried on the spot!
"I"

They painstakingly scraped together so many spiritual materials, hoping to give it their all at the alchemy competition and gain the favor of important figures or major powers. But instead, they not only lost face but were also bullied like this!

Why is the old Taoist's life so bitter?
the other side.

Lin Shan poured out a pill from the small bottle, held it between his two fingers to examine it, and immediately assessed the enhanced panel.

【Star Pill】

Quality: Grade 7 Mystic Pill

Introduction: Xing Shuzi created a pill formula, with Rao Xingzhi as the main ingredient. The crude pill is not for oral consumption, but can be assimilated into one's own natal star by mimicking one's own aura.

(Note: Due to improper refining techniques, this elixir is internally unstable and prone to explosion. Use with caution.)
Enhancement required: 512 points

Sure enough, the alchemists at Dan Pavilion were right; it really was a crude product!

No wonder you were ranked third from the bottom. With this level of skill, you dared to participate in the Immortal Realm-level Alchemy Conference? You old codger are really brave.

However, this thing is useful to me.

Lin Shan grinned. His natal star was a jinx, and by copying it with this thing and throwing it at his opponent, whether it exploded or not, it would still be disgusting. It could be considered a small trick.

The auction is still ongoing at Dan Pavilion.

However, those ranked lower were not ideal, and based on the official results of the competition, the audience was naturally unwilling to spend a lot of money to buy useless, flawed items.

The key point is that the side effects and aftereffects are clearly stated there. Who would dare to buy it?
In the past, pills were not without side effects, but as long as the seller didn't say so, the buyers didn't know either, so they simply closed their eyes and gritted their teeth, thinking that what wasn't clean wouldn't make them sick.

But if you were told directly that it's toxic, it would naturally deter many people.

Once the number of people in the top sixty or so was reached, people began to scramble for the pills. These pills were mostly made by famous alchemists, all of whom were renowned figures in their respective regions of the Cloud Wind Immortal Realm. Their performances on the spot were quite good, which led to a frenzy among the crowd.

Because he made some money at the last treasure appraisal event, the old Taoist priest Jinchi couldn't resist grabbing a 'Duowu Fish Ball'!
"You spent nine Grade 7 spirit stones just to buy this thing?"

Lin Shan watched with curiosity as he held the pill, his eyes gleaming with excitement, eager to try it out like a fly rubbing its hands together.

"With this pill, and my Mysterious Heavenly Treasure Rod, I can go to the Azure Cold Pool and try my luck. I'm sure I'll catch a big fish!"

The Duowu Fish Ball is a type of beast-taming pill that can help aquatic spirit pets transform and evolve. It was made by the first alchemist on the field to refine the pill, who ultimately ranked thirty-ninth, a mediocre result.

He seemed to be a fisherman as well. Seeing that Jinchi had spent a lot of money to snatch it, he couldn't help but show a look of satisfaction and gave him a "you have good taste" look from afar.

Wenlingzi, who had been sitting still the whole time, finally spoke.

"The Azure Cold Pool? That's the third largest lake in Yunzhou, a notorious and ominous place. It's said that monsters roam there all the time, and there are even legends of immortals falling there. Are you planning to go fishing there?"

The old Taoist priest Jinchi stood tall and proud!

"That's right! So even you, Fairy, have heard of the renowned Azure Pool. To tell you the truth, this old Taoist has five hiding places there, all of them prime locations with excellent feng shui. In the past, my fishing rods weren't good enough and my bait wasn't fragrant enough, so my baskets were always empty. But this time, with proper preparation, I might just return with a full load, fulfilling my thousand-year-old wish."

These words were perhaps spoken a little loudly, immediately attracting the attention of many people nearby, who all pricked up their ears to eavesdrop.

what?
This old fellow has been nesting in the deep, cold pool for over a thousand years. We must share this wonderful place.

Maintaining a fishing spot requires regularly feeding large amounts of bait, which is a considerable expense!

Lin Shan suddenly realized why the old Taoist Jinchi was so poor. He had used all his wealth to feed the fish, and in the end, he was left empty-handed every day while guarding five nests, feeding the lake monster until it became fat and chubby, while he himself was penniless.

You deserve it!

"This time it will definitely succeed. That seventh-tier golden-scaled dragon fish has been fighting me at the bottom of the lake for thousands of years, and it has devoured all my wealth. I, the old Taoist, am determined to make it spit it all out."

Old Taoist Jinchi swung his fist fiercely, full of ambition and murderous intent. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was about to storm the Lingxiao Palace, but little did they know he was going to fight a fish!
They're trying to outwit and outmaneuver each other? Aren't they just being played one-sidedly?

Lin Shan noticed that the old man seemed a bit delusional, and considering they had only known each other for a few days, he couldn't help but remind him.

"You've worked so hard to earn some money, be careful not to lose it all if you invest it all here."

"Hey, what are you afraid of?"

The old Taoist priest Jinchi seemed completely unconcerned, his face displaying a magnanimous demeanor.

"Live life freely and do what you like. Why hesitate and look back? Just do whatever comes to mind, and you'll have lived a worthwhile life."

This mentality is truly amazing; even Lin Shan couldn't help but admire it. It may be carefree, but it doesn't change the fact that you're poor!

Jinchi Laodao knew that he was not only poor, but more importantly, he had no help.

"That golden carp is incredibly strong. I was lucky enough to catch it by the mouth back then, but unfortunately, I wasn't strong enough and it almost dragged me into the lake! We were locked in a stalemate for three days and three nights before I finally broke the line and let it get away. If you're willing to help me this time, I'll share half of the catch with you!"

"Me? I'm an Air Force veteran too."

Lin Shan looked troubled. He wasn't very confident in his skills, and besides, they had only known each other for a few days. It would be a lie to say he had no concerns about going fishing for giant fish in a dangerous place like a cold, wild pool.

"Alas, you have no idea, that golden-scaled dragonfish is extremely nutritious. The fish oil extracted from its body is called golden dragonfish, and it is said that it can even be served in the Heavenly Palace!"

Golden Dragon Fish oil sounds delicious, and it makes cooking incredibly tasty.

Lin Shan was tempted.

But this is not enough.

"Furthermore, let me tell you, every single fish scale is a treasure. It's more than enough to make three pieces of Xuan Tian Spirit Armor. And the fish meat is plump and juicy, melting in your mouth. Eating it will cause your cultivation level to skyrocket."

"okay!"

Lin Shan asked him directly about the key point.

"Tell me what level of cultivation that guy has, don't keep me in suspense."

"Late stage of the Void Realm".

The old Taoist priest Jinchi became obedient this time, lowering his head and answering softly. "What??"

Lin Shan picked at his ears, wondering if he had heard correctly.

"You're only at the early stage of the Void Realm, yet you dare to fish for a behemoth at the late stage of the Void Realm? Aren't you afraid it will swallow you whole?"

"Don't worry, it can only be effective in the water. Once it's on land, it's nothing. Otherwise, why would I dare to make a move?"

No matter how he tried to persuade him, Lin Shan's little flame of enthusiasm instantly died down. He shook his head so firmly that there was no room for negotiation, refusing to go out no matter what.

"It's alright, I'm about to go on a long trip anyway, I can come with you to take a look."

Wenlingzi, who was standing next to her, suddenly interrupted.

This usually serene senior sister of the Brocade Immortal Sect now had bright eyes that seemed to hold the vast universe within them, with stars and rivers of light flickering in and out!
"After I mastered the Law of Appraisal and gained the ability to protect myself from the outside world, my master finally agreed to let me go down the mountain. I also wanted to test its power. Afterwards, the fish is yours. It's not of much use to me."

!!!

Lin Shan and Jin Chi exchanged a glance. If this expert at the peak of the Void Realm was willing to accompany them, then their safety would indeed be guaranteed, and they could give it a try.

The key question is how powerful their perceived methods of authentication can be, which is also what they are curious about.

"So, should we go or not?"

The old Taoist priest Jinchi sent him a telepathic message, mainly because he wasn't familiar with Wenlingzi, so he asked Linshan for advice.

Lin Shan wasn't very familiar with Wen Lingzi either, and he was equally uneasy.

But the allure of the Golden Scaled Dragon Fish is too great. If I could really get a share of it, why would I need to suffer through cultivation? The time it takes to reach the mid-stage of the Void Realm would be greatly shortened.

That's how cultivation is; opportunity trumps everything.

Sitting around waiting won't bring you a free lunch, and burying yourself in hard work will take forever.

The fastest way to grow is to go out and compete everywhere!

During these ten years of accumulation, he has reshaped his Dharma form, perfected his domain, and his main body and clones have seen a surge in combat power. If he were to turn back to deal with the likes of Elder Huang from back then, he would probably beat them to a pulp!
Looking back now, since my cultivation level is unlikely to improve anytime soon, it wouldn't hurt to go out and explore. If I were to encounter any danger, I should be able to protect myself among those at the same Void Transformation stage.
"Alright, let's go check it out together after the Yunzhou Grand Event ends."

The three of them set the tone and agreed to go fishing in the wild.

off the field.

The auction is still going on, and it has now reached its climax. The masterpieces of the top ten alchemists are being driven up to astronomical prices one after another!
Even though Lin Shan was envious, he knew that with his own wealth, he couldn't compare to the local tycoons of Yunzhou, so he could only sit and watch.

When the top three elixirs were released, tens of thousands of people went crazy trying to buy them!
However, the elixir was incredibly valuable, exceeding the seventh-tier level, and ordinary cultivators did not have the means to obtain it. In the end, it was divided among seven True Immortals.

Seeing that the Yang Shen Pill was out of reach for him, Lin Shan could only sigh and reassure the Xu Heng Immortal Lord in the Nurturing Spirit Pearl not to worry, and that he would think of a way later.

"Boy, you'd better hurry. Before I set out to conquer the Glimmering Universe, I left behind quite a few treasures. If you can help me regain my freedom, I'll reward you with far more than these. You can weigh the pros and cons yourself."

The immortal lord angrily returned to his immortal vine to sleep, feeling that Lin Shan was too timid and had let go of the opportunities he had twice obtained, which was really unworthy of his cultivation.

Lin Shan was utterly speechless, thinking that this immortal lord had lost his mind, only caring about his head and not his rear, as if he had the life to use the treasure.

The alchemy competition has now come to an end.

The crowd dispersed, and when they turned around, they saw the bookmaker running away with the money again, followed by a bunch of gamblers!

Where are they going?

Lin Shan asked curiously, and a passerby gave him an uncertain reply as he walked by.

"They're probably going to the weapon-refining convention to continue the business."

The Yunzhou Grand Event features many projects and is a great opportunity for everyone to broaden their horizons. For some, seizing the business opportunities can be a chance to significantly increase their net worth and make money!

But Lin Shan wasn't in a hurry. He looked down at the audience and saw a man with an unfriendly expression walking over.

It was Xing Shuzi, and Ji Xuanjun beside him had caught up at some point.

"Hehe, Brother Xiongshan, it's been many years! How have you been?"

Lin Shan also gave a forced smile.

"Brother Xing Shuzi is still as impressive as ever. He shone brightly in the alchemy competition, which I greatly admire."

The other person had just embarrassed themselves, and upon hearing this, their ears turned red, and they wished they could disappear into the ground.

The old Taoist priest Jinchi, who was standing nearby, was stunned when he heard this!
"Wait, what did you two just call each other? Did you get them backwards? Who is Xiong Shan and who is Xing Shu Zi?"

The two were taken aback, then realized they had switched identities and accidentally let slip their secret during their small talk, but it didn't matter.

They exchanged pleasantries and introduced each other to the Taoist Master Jinchi and Lord Jixuan, thus becoming acquainted.

Wenlingzi, who was standing nearby, had already left. After the alchemy conference ended, she was summoned by the Magnificent Ancestor to greet the True Immortal Runyuan of the Pill Pavilion. This was the intersection of the circles of the second generation of immortals, and they couldn't play together with these ordinary rogue cultivators.

But this is good too. Lin Shan and Xing Shuzi have been separated for a long time and it is the perfect time for them to catch up.

"Hey bro, did you make an appointment for the weapon-refining competition?"

"No, I'm afraid we can't get in."

"Haha, shall we find a place to have a drink?"

"Right on my mind."

Ji Xuanjun stayed close behind Xing Shuzi like a lackey, and Jin Chi Laodao had nowhere else to go but to follow Lin Shan.

The four of them found a teahouse, chose their seats, and took their places.

Because the various competition venues of the Yunzhou Grand Event were in full swing at the time, many people had gone to watch the games, so the teahouse was quite deserted, with no one on the three floors, allowing them to book the entire place.

"Please enjoy your meal, sir."

The servant served the tea and then left, leaving them to gaze out the window into the distance. Over there, flames danced and thick smoke billowed above the weapon-forging competition, which must have been a fierce battle.

Hoshinobu withdrew her gaze and spoke first:
"Brother, since we parted ways that day, I wonder what has happened since then? Did you manage to get your hands on that old thief Chuyun of Qiyun Ridge?"

Lin Shan smiled slightly and raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? You didn't inquire about it afterwards, brother?"

"Haha, I've heard a bit about it, but I'm not sure. I'm just asking you for the truth, brother."

"I have killed the old thief Izumo and Elder Huang has also been executed. We have avenged our great grudge. Rest assured, we have cleaned up the mess and there are no worries about the future."

Hearing this, Xing Shuzi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, the heavy weight on my heart was finally lifted. The most unbearable thing in life is an enemy, and the fewer enemies there are, the less burden I have to bear.

This time it was Lin Shanyou's turn to ask in return:

"My brother promised to pay me the remaining balance, but I don't know when he'll do it. I've been waiting for ten years; it's all gone now." (End of Chapter)