Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

The official notification for the Yuanyang Sect auction arrived half a month later.

The auction was held in the center of Yunyang Market, and its scale was much larger than that of a regular market transaction. The notice mentioned that there would be second-tier pills, second-tier magic weapons, rare spiritual materials, and cultivation technique jade slips, which attracted a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators and powerful Qi Refining cultivators from within the Yuanyang Sect's territory.

Li Yuan handed over the affairs of the market to the management office and flew to Yunyang Market.

The auction hall was a semi-underground circular stone building with a central auction platform three feet above the ground, surrounded by tiered seating. Above the second floor were individual private rooms, with windows overlooking the entire auction platform.

Based on his Foundation Establishment cultivation, Li Yuan was led to a side room on the third floor.

The room was small, containing a low table, two chairs, and a pot of fine tea. The window faced the auction stage, offering a wide view. A servant from the auction house stood at the door, responsible for passing on the items for inspection and bidding.

After Li Yuan took his seat, the attendant briefly explained the rules.

"If you are interested in a particular item, you may instruct your attendant to bring it to your room for inspection. After inspection, you can decide whether to bid. Bidding is primarily in spirit stones, but equivalent items can also be used for collateral. If necessary, you may also conduct a three-way transaction with other Foundation Establishment seniors in other rooms."

Li Yuan nodded.

The auction started on time.

The host was a peak Qi Refining cultivator from the Yuan Yang Sect. He had a loud voice and explained the origin and effects of each item in detail.

The first few items auctioned were magical artifacts: a low-grade second-tier flying sword, a high-grade first-tier spirit shield, and a one-time use magical artifact capable of casting three second-tier fireball spells. Prices ranged from several hundred to two thousand spirit stones, and the competition was not fierce.

Li Yuan signaled to his attendant to bring the flying sword over for inspection.

With the flying sword in hand, the affix perception function automatically scans within a three-foot range.

There was no fluctuation in the number of entries.

It's an ordinary second-tier low-grade flying sword, of decent quality but without any special attributes.

Li Yuan returned the flying sword.

Next came several pills: a low-grade second-tier Gathering Yuan Pill, a high-grade first-tier Returning Yuan Pill, and a bottle of Nourishing Yuan Powder. Li Yuan had his attendant bring the Gathering Yuan Pill for inspection, but it showed no fluctuation in its properties.

After checking several items, none of them had any entries.

It wasn't appropriate to request inspection for every single item. Li Yuan abandoned the idea of ​​scanning them one by one, only instructing his servants to fetch the items he was truly interested in.

After several rounds of auction, the host brought out two jade scrolls.

"The next two items are talisman-making methods. They are top-grade first-tier talismans, a rare variety that is hard to find in Yunyang Market."

The first volume is about how to make a talisman.

"Guiding Talisman, a high-grade first-tier divination talisman. Once activated, it can sense a general direction that is beneficial to the user, with an effective range of about 300 li. Its creation requires a high level of spiritual power from the talisman maker."

The second volume is about how to make concealment talismans.

"Concealment Talisman, a high-grade first-tier concealment talisman. Once activated, it allows the user to be completely invisible to ordinary eyes for the duration of an incense stick burning. However, it cannot conceal spiritual energy aura; the user can still be detected by divine sense and spiritual energy perception."

Both techniques produce first-tier high-grade talismans, which is perfect for Li Yuan. He has already mastered his second-tier talisman-making technique and has no problem drawing first-tier high-grade talismans.

The guiding talisman is a divination talisman with a wide range of uses, including searching for items and tracking targets. While the concealment talisman cannot conceal spiritual energy, it is extremely effective against ordinary people who cannot use their divine sense and low-level cultivators.

The two methods of crafting were auctioned separately, with little competition. Divination and concealment talismans have a narrow audience, so there weren't many talisman makers present.

The method for making a guiding talisman was auctioned for 400 spirit stones, and the method for making a concealment talisman was auctioned for 350 spirit stones.

Li Yuan carefully put away the two jade slips.

The auction continues.

After a few more rounds, a batch of array materials appeared. Li Yuan casually bought a batch of high-quality linkage node stones and high-purity conductive spirit sand to replenish the array system materials in the Misty Forest Market.

Then came a batch of alchemy ingredients: several second-tier spiritual herbs and some rare mineral powders. Li Yuan picked out a few of the ingredients he needed for his alchemy formula and bought them.

As the auction progressed into the second half, the host's tone became noticeably more serious.

"The next item up for auction is a first-grade longevity pill."

The atmosphere in the auction room changed slightly.

"Longevity Pill, a top-grade first-rank elixir, can extend one's lifespan by approximately twenty years. The formula is extremely rare, the refining process is incredibly difficult, and the success rate is extremely low. This particular pill was refined by a specially appointed alchemist of the Yuan Yang Sect, and its quality is superb."

The host opened a brocade box, revealing a thumb-sized, golden-yellow pill inside. The pill had a smooth surface with a soft sheen and a delicate fragrance.

"Starting bid: 500 spirit stones."

The competition for the Longevity Pill was fiercer than for any of the previous lots.

Lifespan is the most fundamental resource for cultivators, especially Foundation Establishment cultivators. The maximum lifespan for Foundation Establishment cultivators is about two hundred years, which seems like a long time, but cultivation bottlenecks, failed breakthroughs, and injuries all erode lifespan. The extra twenty years gained from a Life Extension Pill might be the key to whether one can wait for the next breakthrough opportunity.

However, first-tier longevity pills are not too rare for Foundation Establishment cultivators; most have already consumed at least one. There is a limit to the number of longevity pills one can consume; only the first pill of the same tier has its full effect, and subsequent pills have diminishing effects.

The bid quickly rose to one thousand, then one thousand five, then two thousand.

At this moment, Li Yuan signaled to his attendants to bring the Longevity Pill for inspection.

The servant carried the brocade box into the room and placed it on the low table.

Li Yuan reached out and picked up the pill.

The perception of the elixir fluctuated the moment it touched the palm of the hand.

green.

The green label on the Longevity Pill is most likely related to lifespan, and Li Yuan's fingers tightened slightly.

Li Yuan put the pills back into the brocade box and gestured to his attendant that he wanted to bid.

When the bidding reached three thousand spirit stones, competitors from other rooms gradually withdrew. The first-tier longevity pill held limited appeal for Foundation Establishment cultivators who had already consumed it, and further price increases would be unprofitable.

"Three thousand spirit stones, deal."

The servant returned the brocade box, and Li Yuan paid the spirit stones and carefully put away the longevity pill.

[Equipable item detected: Longevity Pill (Complete)]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Lifespan Condensation (Green) - Reduces lifespan loss rate by 10%]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Cumulative lifespan reaches 500 years (308/500)]

Green entry. Lifespan solidified.

The rate of lifespan loss is reduced by 10%. This doesn't extend the maximum lifespan, but rather slows down the consumption of the existing lifespan. Lifespan loss caused by cultivation, injury, and natural aging will all be reduced by 10%.

In the long run, its effects are more valuable than the twenty years of lifespan provided by a single longevity pill.

The condition for permanent lifespan is a cumulative lifespan of five hundred years. My current cumulative lifespan is three hundred and eight years, with the cultivation of the Green Wood Longevity Technique significantly increasing my lifespan. I am still nearly two hundred years short of five hundred years, and it will not be reached in the short term.

Take your time to accumulate experience gradually.

After the auction, Li Yuan left the auction house with the items he had purchased.