Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 55 Essence Blood Gathered
"This is a brand-new mid-grade speed-type magic weapon, made from the underbelly skin of the rare beast [Azure Wind Serpent], which is not common even in the wilderness. It is inlaid with various materials such as spiral sand and demon tree bark, and then engraved with the low-grade array [Light Body Array], which can greatly enhance running and movement speed."

"Moreover, it was personally crafted by a master craftsman from the Treasure Artifact Pavilion, guaranteeing its quality. It can be considered an essential magical artifact for chasing enemies and escaping!"

"The starting price is 150 low-grade spirit stones. Each bid must be at least 5 low-grade spirit stones. The auction is now open. Please submit your bids!"

Speed-type magic artifacts are rare, because the mana and divine sense of an ordinary mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator can at most control two low-grade magic artifacts or one mid-grade magic artifact at the same time.

If you fully activate a speed-type mid-grade magic weapon, it will be difficult to free up your hands to use the magic weapon for offense or defense.

This is extremely dangerous.

The only way to protect oneself is with talismans!

However, the use of talismans lacks continuity and consideration of timing, and each talisman used is equivalent to scattering spirit stones, which is too wasteful.

Therefore, most mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators choose mid-grade defensive or offensive magic weapons. This market demand, in turn, affects the supply.

This has resulted in not many weapon refiners focusing on this area.

This has led to a scarcity of "speed-type boot-shaped magical artifacts," or people have simply chosen to study the more valuable and popular magical boats instead.

One of the core reasons why the magic boat is so popular is that it can be powered by spirit stones and only requires a little divine thought to control, without affecting the use of magical techniques.

More importantly, it can fly.

A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator can control one high-grade magic weapon or two mid-grade magic weapons, which is enough to use the [Flying Cloud Boots], but they usually save up spirit stones to buy a magic boat...

This leads to a dead end.

This also puts "speed-type boot-type magical artifacts" in an awkward position.

……

"One hundred and fifty-five spirit stones."

"One hundred and sixty yuan!"

A few scattered bids were made.

Luo Lian'er's beautiful eyes swept across the room, and she found that everyone looked rather uninterested.

One hundred and seventy-five yuan.

"One hundred and eighty yuan."

The price increased slightly again, then immediately fell into a slump, and no one spoke up anymore.

It's equivalent to not even touching the basic price of a mid-grade magic weapon.

In this situation, the person who consigns the item will suffer a significant loss.

"One hundred and eighty spirit stones per time..." Luo Lian'er began to announce the price.

Just at this time,

Lin Changheng spoke up: "I'll offer 185 yuan."

"Any fellow Daoists willing to make a bid?"

Luo Lian'er immediately stopped speaking and continued to ask with a smile. Her gaze began to turn to the person who had made the first offer, awaiting his competition and the new price.

To everyone's surprise, the person didn't take the bait. Instead, a hint of joy appeared on their face, as if a great weight had been lifted off their shoulders.

Luo Lian'er was taken aback, realizing that the man must have regretted his decision. Now that someone was willing to take over, he could easily get away and naturally wouldn't make any more offers.

After waiting for three more breaths, it was announced that the item had fallen into the hands of the monk in the bamboo hat.

……

The auction continues.

Lin Changheng had no intention of making another move, but the auction had all sorts of things to offer.

During the journey, a female attendant in white came and led him to a side room, where the transaction was completed.

Having acquired the items, Lin Changheng missed out on two auction items.

Fortunately, the waitress had revealed information about the two items in advance, and after confirmation, they were of no use to him.

After waiting a while, Lin Changheng sat up straight again.

His eyes gleamed.

"finally come."

Because Luo Lian'er took out seven pill formulas.

Three of them are of low quality, three are of medium quality, and one is of high quality.

After hearing the brief introduction, Lin Changheng set his sights on the mid-grade pill formula called the [Crimson Dragon Pill]. This pill, once taken, can improve one's mid-stage cultivation level and is suitable for cultivators who practice fire magic.

Having first obtained a sample of a low-grade pill formula, Lin Changheng also understood the approximate price range and had a clear idea of ​​the cost.

After a struggle, Lin Changheng won it with 125 spirit stones.

It's really not cheap.

But then I remember that in the cultivation world, everyone strictly guards their traditions and cherishes their knowledge, keeping it tightly under wraps.

In that case, it's not too expensive.

The items auctioned became increasingly valuable as the auction progressed.

There were even Foundation Establishment cultivators who raised their voices and competed for the bids.

Its voice was loud and clear, carrying its own imposing presence and a powerful aura.

Everyone in the room was envious, but dared not utter a sound, lest they disturb the peace and be targeted.

Lin Changheng was secretly amazed, and his longing and anticipation for the Foundation Establishment realm grew even stronger.

Great power resides within its own world, and one's fist must be strong enough.

Lin Changheng gradually realized that the items that followed were all very valuable and basically irrelevant to him. Even if he emptied his pockets, he could only bid two or three times.

Even if you manage to take a picture, it will likely attract unwanted attention and bring trouble upon yourself.

So he quietly left his seat, departed from the hall, and headed into the neighborhood.

At the exit, he didn't forget to collect the three spirit stones as payment for tea.

……

Time flew by, and the morning of the agreed-upon day to leave the neighborhood arrived.

In recent days, Lin Changheng has purchased more than twenty portions of the medicinal materials needed for the [Red Dragon Pill] formula.

This pill is similar to the [Water Ganoderma Pill], and surprisingly, it doesn't involve the essence or blood of demonic beasts.

If all of them are refined into pills, it should be enough to support my personal pill consumption for at least a year, which shouldn't be a problem.

As for the boots on his feet, they have been replaced with brand new, carefully refined "Flying Cloud Boots".

I haven't tested its long-distance running, but its ability to dodge and maneuver within a small area is quite skillful, especially its sudden acceleration and deceleration, which can help avoid some attacks.

Moreover, the key to capturing this boot was escaping!

It can be used as a continuation of the Earth Escape Technique.

You can also stack speed-up talismans such as the [Swiftness Talisman].

Yes, that makes me feel even safer!

……

Looking at the location of the Great Sun, and seeing that it was still early, Lin Changheng once again entered the Liu family's "Spirit Fox Beast Pavilion".

As soon as he entered, he heard a hurried shout: "Fellow Daoist, you've finally arrived!"

Her voice held a hint of surprise.

Upon hearing this, Lin Changheng was startled. Had he been exposed?
Lin Changheng subconsciously touched his face and confirmed that he was indeed wearing a bamboo hat and a human skin mask, which put his mind at ease.

Shen Xin looked up and saw the old man from the Liu family walking quickly from behind the counter.

He seemed to introduce himself as... Liu Fengxiu.

"Fellow Daoist, are you looking for me?"

A faint, emotionless voice came from under the straw hat.

Sensing a hint of apprehension, Liu Fengxiu chuckled and explained, "I'm not looking for you, fellow Daoist; rather, I hope you'll visit again."

"how do I say this?"

"The essence blood of the Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox that you inquired about last time has been found!" Liu Fengxiu hit the nail on the head.

"Oh?"

Lin Changheng's heart suddenly raced, but he remained calm on the surface, as if nothing was wrong. After a moment's pause, he asked, "I wonder how many there are?"

"Please spare me a moment to talk."

Liu Fengxiu led him to the VIP room on the second floor, flicked his sleeve and took out a row of crimson blood essence, "There are more than thirty portions in total."

(End of this chapter)