Auction Begins

Lu Qingfeng and Zhou Yuan escorted Dong Liu, Auspicious Cloud Master, and the others Cloudrise Mountain and returned to their cave abode.

"I know that Elder Lu never does anything without being sure of success."

"Having only just advanced to the third rank, is it—"

Zhou Yuan sat opposite Lu Qingfeng, his brows slightly furrowed.

Lu Qingfeng took on all the responsibility, accepting not only the Dong Liu Jade Paste, Spirit Stone, and various materials from Dong Liu, but also demanding the Black Tortoise Shield. If the refining failed, even if Dong Liu had no recourse, it would still have a significant impact on Lu Qingfeng's reputation.

"It's alright."

"Lu is confident."

Lu Qingfeng smiled and said to Zhou Yuan.

He had studied weapon crafting for over a thousand years in the game, developing a solid foundation. He remained at the fourth-tier weapon crafter level for a long time, almost reaching the fifth tier.

With such skill, if one were to fail at crafting a mere Third-Rank Dharma Artifact, it would truly be a disgrace to all the years of hard work and dedication spent on it.

It was precisely because he was absolutely certain that Lu Qingfeng dared to accept the challenge and even took the Black Tortoise Shield from Dong Liu's hands.

There's no problem with successfully refining it.

Making Dong Liu satisfied was even easier.

Lu Qingfeng might even make a small profit.

Leaving aside the remaining materials, most of the Jade Paste was enough for Lu Qingfeng to help Dong Liu. In addition, there were eighty or ninety Spirit Stone. Even for Third-Order Artifact Refiner, such a harvest in one operation was quite substantial.

"It's good that Elder Lu is confident."

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan felt somewhat relieved.

Zhou Yuan stayed in Lu Qingfeng's cave abode for a while before leaving.

With less than half a month until the auction begins, Zhou Yuan still needs to make many trips around Gathering Immortals Market and build relationships with experts from all directions.

And incidentally, to make a name for Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng remained in the cave abode.

One may comprehend Miaofa through games, or cultivate oneself in reality.

As for alchemy and weapon crafting.

Lu Qingfeng finished refining Dong Liu's Third-Rank Dharma Artifact in less than three days and casually tossed it into his Storage Bag.

As Zhou Yuan traveled to visit friends, Lu Qingfeng's reputation gradually spread. One after another, cultivators sought out Lu Qingfeng to refine pills and forge weapons.

Most of them are third-tier spiritual pills.

There are relatively few Third-Rank Dharma Artifact.

Compared to elixirs, Law Artifact are far more precious, and their materials are also much rarer. Entrusting them to a newly promoted third-tier artifact refiner to craft is bound to cause some concerns.

Even elixirs are relatively rare.

Only after Lu Qingfeng has refined one or two batches of third-grade spirit pills will the number of people seeking alchemy gradually increase.

Time flies, and another ten days have passed.

There are only three days left until the Mystic Origin Auction begins.

This day.

Lu Qingfeng led Lu Qingyu down Cloudrise Mountain and headed towards Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain, where Rogue Cultivator gathered.

Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain is covered with jacaranda trees, their bluish-purple flowers covering the branches, creating a spectacular sight.

In addition, the mountain is shaped like a lotus seedpod.

Therefore, it is called Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain.

Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain is located in a corner extending southeast from Gathering Immortals Market, and it is home to many Rogue Cultivators. Stalls, like lotus seeds on a lotus pod, adorn Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain.

"He said he would take me out to play before we set off, but he spent the whole journey cultivating, and when we arrived at Gathering Immortals Market, he stayed in his cave abode all day."

"This is the first time you've brought me out like this!"

Lu Qingyu walked beside Lu Qingfeng, muttering to herself.

On Peak Rain Mountain, my brother said he was taking her out for a stroll, but they ended up rushing around for a Half Moon. It was a Frostwater Marshes tour, passing by places like Seven-Star Linked Ravines, without really having time to see them.

After arriving at Gathering Immortals Market, the eldest brother went into the cave abode again.

It was exactly the same as on Peak Rain Mountain, just in a different location.

This made Lu Qingyu feel bitter.

Fortunately, her older brother finally remembered her today and took the initiative to invite her out for a stroll; otherwise, Lu Qingyu would probably have continued to sulk.

At this time.

Although Lu Qingyu complained, she couldn't hide the joy on her face.

My steps were light and quick, and I felt that even the noise around me was a beautiful melody.

"How old are you?"

"Gathering Immortals Market is so lively, feel free to come and explore if you like."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

The game took up a lot of his time, and in the days since he came to Gathering Immortals Market, he has also been working on his reputation Third-Order Artifact Refiner and Alchemist, and making friends with experts from all walks of life.

He naturally had less time to spend with Lu Qingyu.

Lu Qingfeng only came out today because Lu Qingyu made a brief, perfunctory visit to his cave abode with a stern face, which made Lu Qingfeng realize what was going on.

Make some time to take her to the bustling Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain.

"Snort."

Lu Qingyu snorted softly, ignoring Lu Qingfeng. She looked around, examining the strange and wonderful items on the various stalls. Occasionally, she would stop and scrutinize them for a long time.

But I couldn't bear to buy it.

Keep going.

Lu Qingfeng followed beside her, mostly listening to Qingyu talk.

His eyes swept across the stalls, discerning the details of each item.

Gathering Immortals Market gathers independent Rogue Cultivator from all directions.

Local specialties, such as the Cold-Lantern Fish and Frostwater Marshes Frostspirit Pearl.

Like a star -Starpoint Stone in the vast Starwoven Sea of stars.

Such as various spirit medicine and various minerals.

The variety is dazzling and overwhelming.

Under the Grand Luo Insight, nothing can hide.

Some are just pretending, some are cheating. But most are honest and trustworthy, young and old alike.

However, very few pearls are obscured.

Lu Qingfeng looked at many stalls and saw many novel items, but he didn't find a single hidden 'treasure'. However, Lu Qingfeng did buy some rare spirit medicine and minerals.

We spent most of the day wandering around.

Lu Qingfeng bought some rare materials, spirit medicine, Divergent Method, and pills, and was quite satisfied.

Lu Qingyu also made a purchase, buying a small number of irresistible novelties. In addition, her older brother spent most of the day with her, so she was equally satisfied.

As for situations like finding bargains, or getting into conflicts and feuds with others while doing so, none of these occurred.

In fact.

When Lu Qingfeng was in the Evergreen Realm, he traveled a million miles and stopped at countless markets and towns along the way.

The above situation is indeed rare.

You might not encounter one in a hundred years.

He has never encountered it, at least not even once.

With nothing to do all day, after visiting Purple Lotus-Pod Mountain, they took Lu Qingyu to explore other parts of Gathering Immortals Market.

Especially the islands in the sky and the floating palaces.

These places are frequented by high-level cultivators, wealthy individuals, or those with influential backgrounds. The businesses operating there are also mostly those with hefty price tags.

Lu Qingfeng strolled around casually.

It was nothing more than a business dealing in Law Artifact, elixirs, and talismans. Lu Qingfeng was self-sufficient in the first two and had no interest in them. However, Lu Qingfeng did buy some talismans for self-defense.

Among them was the 'Three Mountains Talisman' that the Foundation Establishment Elder of the Forest Origin Demon Sect Foundation Establishment used in the Hundred Herbs Garden.

Tier 3 talismans are precious and powerful, and can sometimes play a crucial role in stabilizing a nation's power.

We set off early in the morning.

It was evening when Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu returned to Cloudrise Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng's wallet was much thinner after his trip.

Lu Qingyu, however, still felt a little unsatisfied.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

"The Mystic Origin Auction once every ten years, bringing together all kinds of rare and precious items collected by the Mystic Origin Sect Hall of Rare Treasures the Mystic Origin Sect, as well as magical Law Artifact and pills refined by the Pill Convergence Hall's Weapon Artifact Refining Hall and Pill Making Hall, and various treasures consigned for auction by major sects and thousands of Rogue Cultivator within a radius of hundreds of thousands of miles."

"Many varieties and large quantities."

"There will be ten auctions in total. One auction every three days, and each auction will last at least two hours."

Zhou Yuan walked side by side with Lu Qingfeng and explained to Lu Qingfeng.

Mystic Origin Auction considered the most famous and best-reputed super auction in the surrounding area.

The Mystic Origin Sect also intends to use the Mystic Origin Auction expand its influence or to collect treasures and Secret Method from all sides.

In previous years' auctions.

Third- and Fourth-Rank Dharma Artifact are commonplace, and there have even been Fifth-Rank Dharma Artifact that have caused Core Formation True Person to scramble for them.

Various ingenious elixirs have emerged, most of which are of high quality.

There are also many ingenious and Miaofa.

Many rare and precious materials.

Many precious spirit medicine.

"There are ten stages in total, and each stage lasts at least two hours."

Lu Qingyu was calculating with her fingers.

If we assume five items are auctioned every fifteen minutes, then there would need to be at least eight hundred items.

Eight hundred treasures of the Mystic Origin Auction Level One are indeed quite a lot.

After all, there are even Fifth-Rank Dharma Artifact among them.

"Before each auction begins, the Mystic Origin Sect will intentionally spread information about the auction items in order to attract more cultivators to come."

"For example, Purple-Gold Copper is a precious material for refining high-level Law Artifact, which is intended to attract weapon refiners or high-level cultivators in the surrounding area."

"In addition, there is the 'Dustfall Pill,' which can increase the chances of Core Formation for Spirit Void Cultivator. It is intended to attract major sects and even Core Formation True Person."

Zhou Yuan was clearly better informed than Lu Qingfeng and knew Lu Qingfeng's purpose in coming to the Mystic Origin Auction, as he spoke from the side.

Lu Qingfeng listened quietly.

I felt that the Mystic Origin Sect was indeed good at business.

In addition to expanding its influence, holding an auction that lasts for a month can also bring countless visitors and huge profits to Gathering Immortals Market.

Even Lu Qingfeng spent his own money to buy a lot of talismans in the market.

Other cultivators, lacking the skills of alchemy and weapon crafting, need to purchase even more items. A single trip here can drain their savings accumulated over ten years.

Mystic Origin Sect naturally made a huge profit.

An auction that achieves multiple benefits.

The three of them hurried to the auction house.

Whoosh!

Above Gathering Immortals Island, floating islands Void Translocation.

In a short time.

Celestial music filled the air, and there were scenes of fairies dancing and divine generals protecting them.

"What a grand display."

Lu Qingfeng looked up and saw dozens of islands of varying sizes arranged in the sky, with a central island resembling an exhibition stand as the center, and the other islands spreading outwards like a vortex.

It was a grand and impressive event.

"The Mystic Origin Sect has always been like this."

Zhou Yuan smiled.

The mere fact that it was held on a void island makes it far superior to many other auctions.

As the commotion in the sky became apparent, cultivators from all sides gathered on Gathering Immortals Island.

The Mystic Origin Auction been held many times, and its rules are well-established and need no further explanation.

The True Qi Realm cultivators consciously gathered on the various mountain peaks below, as they were not qualified to ascend the celestial islands. One by one, Foundation Establishment cultivators rode sword light and escape light towards the outermost floating islands. Each Foundation Establishment cultivator was accompanied by a maximum of two True Qi Realm cultivators.

However, there were also Foundation Establishment cultivators who carried a jade disc on their heads and headed towards the central islands or even the most central islands.

It's obvious that they have powerful connections.

The jade tablet signifies qualification.

"Let's go too."

Zhou Yuan gave a shout, and a gust of wind carried him towards the central island.

Most of the Spirit Void Cultivator are located in the central region.

As for the central island, it has always been the private domain of the Mystic Origin Sect's high-ranking members, as well as the home of renowned Alchemist, weapon refiners, and Core Formation True Person from the four major sects.