Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Li Yuan was cultivating in the market, and at this moment he could clearly sense it.

The Yuanyang Sect has completed the setup of a concealed reconnaissance array around the branch of the spiritual vein.

Not only on the surface, but the Yuanyang Sect also seems to be setting up a trap formation deep within its branches.

It seems they were just waiting for someone to investigate this branch of the lineage, and then step into the trap formation.

Li Yuan quickly figured it out.

The outer concealment array is mostly not for stopping people, but for concealing the unusual movements of the branch, making the visitors mistakenly believe that this place is just an ordinary branch.

The real killer move lies deep within the branch veins.

At the same time, the hidden array on the outside also makes the visitors think that there is some secret in this place.

Of course, this concealment array is quite well-made to make it realistic; otherwise, it would be a waste of effort if no one discovers it.

At the same time, Li Yuan received a notification from Master He Dan about the fifth Foundation Building Trading Conference.

The location was the same as before, and the rules were similar to the previous times.

However, the situation in Liangzhou is different now than before. The Ghost Mist Forest ruins, the Dark Abyss Society's public appearance, and the outflow of cultivators from Yunzhou—these events combined have made this trade fair more diverse than usual.

After entering, Li Yuan did not greet anyone first, but instead scanned the room.

These places are no longer just for trading resources; a lot of information also leaks out here.

A demonic cultivator soon appeared in the arena.

The man did not conceal his identity; his robe was dark with subtle patterns on the cuffs, his aura was very steady, and his face showed no extra expression.

Several people nearby changed their expressions when they saw him, but none of them stood up to cause trouble.

Sure enough, not long after, someone whispered something.

"The Dark Abyss Society members have also arrived."

"Now they can even get into the Foundation Building Trade Fair?"

The other person next to him snorted, but didn't say anything else.

The Dark Abyss Society is no longer the kind of force that could only hide in the shadows.

Since the Yuan Yang Sect has tacitly allowed them to operate semi-publicly in Liangzhou, the appearance of demonic cultivators in this setting is not entirely unexpected.

What truly silenced the crowd was not the appearance of the demonic cultivator, but the things he displayed.

Demonic elixirs.

There was more than one bottle, and the quantity was not small.

This attracted even more onlookers.

They surrounded the area, but no one actually reached out to take anything.

The demonic cultivator stood in front of the stall, glanced at the crowd, and remained calm.

After a while, seeing that no one spoke, the person finally spoke up.

"This batch of pills is not meant to harm anyone."

"It has only one purpose: to extend lifespan."

The surroundings became quiet.

Someone immediately frowned.

"A longevity elixir?"

"Does the Demonic Sect sell this too?"

The demonic cultivator ignored the tone of the person next to him and continued speaking.

"It's true that elixirs can prolong life. But there are side effects too; after taking them, one will be tainted by demonic energy."

"However, as long as one is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, this amount of demonic energy is not impossible to expel. With some time, it will dissipate slowly through refining."

He spoke very directly, not like he was deliberately beating around the bush.

On the contrary, this statement caused a change in the expressions of the people around them.

To prolong life.

These two words are never taken lightly by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Especially in places like Liangzhou, where many people have no hope of achieving the Golden Core stage, lifespan becomes the most pressing concern.

No matter how tough someone talks, if something that can prolong life is presented to them, even with some side effects, some people will still be tempted.

Sure enough, not long after, someone nearby asked the price in a low voice.

Several others remained standing still, but their gazes had already lingered on the wooden box and the elixir bottle several times.

Li Yuan and the others dispersed slightly before stepping forward, picking up a box and asking the price.

Li Yuan had already sensed that there were entries inside.

The demonic cultivator glanced at him, and while the number he quoted wasn't low, he didn't deliberately exaggerate it.

Li Yuan didn't haggle much and simply changed his mind.

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After accepting the spirit stones, the demonic cultivator's expression remained unchanged; he simply pushed the wooden box towards Li Yuan.

"I've already mentioned the side effects."

"Foundation Establishment cultivation can be gradually dissipated through practice. If you're still worried, you can go back and check it yourself first."

Li Yuan nodded, put away the wooden box, and returned to his seat without lingering at the stall.

[Equipable item detected: Demonic Energy Longevity Pill (Complete)]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Life Extension Buff (White)]

[Effect: The effects of the longevity elixir are enhanced.]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Consume three different types of longevity pills (0/3)]

[Current equipment slots are full (5/5). Replace current equipment?]

White entries.

The effect is very straightforward.

The effects of longevity pills on oneself are enhanced.

The atmosphere became more lively in the second half of the trade fair than it had at the beginning.

Although not many people actually bought the Demonic Sect's longevity pills on the spot after Dark Abyss put them out, it at least proves one thing.

They have begun to try to formally incorporate certain demonic resources into the trading circles of Liangzhou cultivators.

Before the trade fair ended, Li Yuan exchanged some odds and ends, mostly ordinary resources that he could use from the market and his own possessions. As the crowd began to leave, someone stopped Li Yuan.

The people who stopped them were not outsiders, but several cultivators who had previously worked together in the ruins.

Seeing Li Yuan stop, one of them said directly, "Fellow Daoist Li, we went back in to take a look at that area that was just opened up a few days ago."

"I still feel like there's something that hasn't been cleaned up properly."

"If you have time, would you like to come over for another look?"

Another person chimed in.

"I'm not asking you to forcibly dismantle anything, I just want you to help me check if there are any formations I've missed."

After listening, Li Yuan neither immediately agreed nor refused, but only asked one question.

"When are you going?"

"We can go now," the man said. "There aren't many of us, just a few of us."

Li Yuan nodded and followed them.

The group moved from the outpost into the ruins and then along the now-established pathways into the deeper outer perimeter.

Compared to when I first entered, this place has been cleaned up and is now much more organized. The outer ring, the protective corridor, and several quiet rooms have all been re-marked, and most of the scattered books have been collected.

Li Yuan looked around but didn't rush to make a judgment.

The group circled the outer perimeter and the protective corridor, while Li Yuan's divine sense and perception spread out along the way. He examined the walls, corners, the inner side of the quiet room, and the points where the outer ring met the corridor.

There are no new formations.

But Li Yuan's trip wasn't without its rewards.

As the group circled the outer ring of the Core Formation Platform once more, the connection they sensed from the spiritual veins became even clearer.

The connection between the Core Formation Platform and the spiritual vein below is very clear here.

It's not just a superficial correspondence between the top and bottom of the terrain, but a real structural connection.

In certain sections of the corridor, the path clearly intersects with the main vein below. Previously, when he sensed the layer of restriction above the main vein, there was a vague feeling of it being separated by stone walls and the earth's layers. Now, that feeling is almost completely confirmed.

After the restriction above the spiritual vein was broken, it did indeed lead to this place.

In other words, the deep core formation zone and the large spiritual vein are originally two parts of a complete structure.

Li Yuan glanced around briefly and then shook his head.

"There are no new formations."

The person next to him breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, it saves us from having to redo it later."

The group circled the outer perimeter of the site again to make sure they hadn't missed anything before leaving the ruins together.

By the time Li Yuan returned to Wulin Market, it was already dark.

There were still quite a few people on the main street, the lights were already on, and there were more monks coming and going in front of the shops than usual.

As soon as Li Yuan entered the workshop, he saw a neatly dressed cultivator standing outside the management office.

It was Li Ze'an who bowed to Li Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist Li."