Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"With my current level of soul power, although my alchemy skills are a bit lacking, I could still barely be considered a second-grade alchemist, right?"

"Looks like I'll have to make a trip to the Alchemist's Guild sometime..."

After stretching again, Lu Feng withdrew his soul energy and slowly dissipated the invisible pressure.

Although his soul power is not strong, only at the second level of soul power, it is still comparable to a second-grade alchemist. The alchemist guild's membership requirements are not harsh. As long as one can refine any first-grade pill, one can pass the membership test.

There are also many benefits to joining the Alchemist Guild. Whether it's buying medicinal herbs, demon cores, or other treasures in the future, you can enjoy certain discounts!

This is one of the reasons why Lu Feng plans to join the Alchemist Guild. Although his alchemy skills are not yet up to par with Gu Juji's in the past, he is more than qualified to become an ordinary member!

"I wonder how much these pills will eventually fetch..."

Collecting his thoughts, Lu Feng flipped his right hand again and took out three small glass bottles from his storage ring. Inside each bottle, it was clear that they were filled with various pills, obviously freshly made.

Because Lu Feng's alchemy skills were so poor, even with the support of a fourth-grade Dragon Pattern Cloud-Swallowing Cauldron and a large amount of medicinal herbs and demon core resources, he could only barely refine one batch of Soul-Deriving Pills in the end. Not only were the quality mediocre, but the quantity was also only about five.

Fortunately, he possessed the Treasure Basin, a supreme treasure unique to the universe. With the Treasure Basin's 4.5x amplification, the number of Grade 6 Soul Refining Pills in Lu Feng's hands also increased rapidly, and he finally obtained about twenty-three!

In other words, aside from the fifteen Soul Refining Pills consumed in breaking through to the second level of Soul Power, Lu Feng still has eight Rank 6 Soul Refining Pills in his possession!

As for other low-grade pills, Lu Feng also had quite a few, including thirty-six first-grade Blood-Recovery Pills, eighteen second-grade Heart-Cleansing Pills, and forty-five second-grade Qi-Gathering Pills with halved efficacy, plus the eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones he still had in his pocket.

And this is all the wealth Lu Feng currently possesses!

For an ordinary martial artist at the fourth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, having this much wealth would already make them a tycoon, but Lu Feng was not satisfied!

After all, he is now a dual cultivator of alchemy and martial arts, and whether it is a breakthrough in Yuan Power cultivation or an improvement in alchemy skills, the consumption of Yuan Stones is enormous, which is incomparable to that of ordinary martial artists of the same level!

Swish!

Inside the secret chamber, Lu Feng retrieved the glass bottle from his hand. The next moment, a surge of Yuan energy suddenly appeared in his palm. Then, his right hand transformed into a fist, and he immediately unleashed a powerful Garuda Fist Force from a distance, pointing directly at the stone wall beside him.

Rumble!

Click!

A deafening roar resounded, and the stone wall, which was originally several inches thick, began to crack inch by inch, like spider webs, until it finally exploded completely, turning into a pile of dust.

"Has Gara's mountain-splitting power increased considerably...?"

Lu Feng slowly withdrew his right fist, his eyes revealing a thoughtful expression. "I didn't expect that with the improvement of my soul power realm, even the power of Gara's Mountain Splitting Technique would break through to the Great Perfection realm...!"

"It seems the old saying is true: everything has a cause and effect, and hard work never goes to waste!"

"Although alchemists are generally weaker in combat, far inferior to ordinary martial artists of the same level, as their soul power grows stronger, their control over martial arts becomes more proficient, thus greatly increasing their power!"

After briefly testing his strength, Lu Feng did not linger in the underground chamber. He immediately leaped away and headed towards the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild in the inner city.

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Alchemist Guild, a VIP room on the first floor

"What the heck?!"

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you said you want to join the Alchemist Guild?!"

Looking at the serious-looking Lu Feng in front of him, Gu Juji was a little dumbfounded, and his eyes were wide open.

"That's right, thank you for showing me the way, Brother Gu."

Compared to the bewildered Gu Juji, Lu Feng remained calm, merely offering a cupped-hands smile.

His purpose in visiting the other party was simple: firstly, to join the Alchemist Guild so he could enjoy discounts in the future; and secondly, to sell the pills he had just refined to earn money.

As for why Lu Feng didn't seek out the more powerful and higher-ranking Vice President Zhang Miaoling, but instead turned to Gu Juji, who was just a minor deacon, it was naturally to avoid suspicion and trouble.

After all, everyone in the Alchemist Guild knows that Zhang Miaoling is the dream girl of another vice president, Mondo. If Lu Feng were to take the initiative to visit Zhang Miaoling now, he would most likely get into trouble if Mondo saw him.

"Oh dear, Fellow Daoist Lu! You must be joking with me, right? Although your Yuan Power cultivation is quite impressive, do you know that the requirements for joining the Alchemist Guild are not simple..."

Faced with Lu Feng's request, Gu Juji was about to politely decline, but before he could finish speaking, an invisible soul force suddenly swept over him, causing him to freeze in surprise.

"Brother Gu, I wonder if this would be sufficient for joining the association?"

Lu Feng still wore a slight smile, but Gu Juji, sensing the lingering soul power around him, also showed surprise. "Fellow Daoist Lu, I didn't expect you to actually...?!"

"Hmm, I see! It seems I was blind to your greatness this time, hahaha..."

At this point, Gu Juji laughed again, then stepped forward and patted Lu Feng on the shoulder, "With your soul power level, Fellow Daoist Lu, refining mere first-grade pills is more than enough. I'll find someone to arrange for you to join the association right away!"

"Thank you very much, Brother Gu. I'm sorry to trouble you."

With the matter of joining the guild resolved, Lu Feng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and then took out several small glass bottles filled with various kinds of pills from his storage ring.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, are you planning to sell the pills you've refined?"

Seeing Lu Feng's actions, Gu Juji, who was standing to the side, was also slightly taken aback.

"That's right."

Lu Feng nodded.

"Oh dear, Fellow Daoist Lu, you've come to the wrong place this time!"

Seeing this, Gu Juji grinned again, then slowly explained, "Although our Alchemist Guild accepts all kinds of treasures and is fair to all, the most profitable event is still the triennial Capital Auction!"

"In my opinion, you should take these pills to the auction house in the capital. If some wealthy young masters take a liking to them, you might be able to make a lot more money!"

"A capital city auction?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng was taken aback.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, have you not attended any auctions in the capital?"

Seeing Lu Feng's puzzled expression, Gu Juji was also somewhat surprised and explained again, "This Beijing Auction is held every three years and is jointly organized by various forces. It is not only unprecedented in scale and bustling with activity, but even the two vice presidents and members of the Yun family, the number one family in Beijing, occasionally make appearances. As for other martial artists and independent cultivators who come here because of its reputation, they are countless...!"

"I see...!"

Having heard this, Lu Feng had a general understanding of the capital auction and immediately asked, "May I ask, Brother Gu, when will this capital auction be held?"

As the other party said, compared to selling the pills directly to the Alchemist Guild, selling them at the triennial auction in the capital city would undoubtedly earn more money!

"It's not far off, probably in three days. The auction will be held at the Dongyun Arena in the inner city. I'm not bragging, but that place is huge, it can easily hold ten thousand people..."

Gu Juji twirled the beard at the corner of his mouth, then grinned, seemingly recalling his last experience attending an auction in Beijing.

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On the other side, Tai Chi Sword Sect, Wanglu Peak

"Junior Sister Lin, you're awake?"

Inside the cave, upon seeing the unconscious Lin Xiaoyu, Gongsun Jian, who had been guarding the bedside, suddenly frowned. His heart tightened, and he rushed forward to take care of her, his face full of worry.

After all, the other party had been unconscious for almost three days and three nights before finally showing signs of life, so Gongsun Jian was naturally both nervous and worried.

"Brother Gongsun...?"

Slowly opening her eyes, Lin Xiaoyu found Gongsun Jian looking at her with concern. She was also slightly startled, then, as if remembering something, she disregarded her weakness and tried to get out of bed. "That's right! My child...!"

"I want to see my child...! Where is he...?!"