Auction of Foundation Establishment Pill

"Master, this is this year's profit."

In the North Abyss Market Town, Liu Wenbai, who had rushed over, handed a large bag of Spirit Stone to Chen Mobai.

This year, due to the addition of two shops near the Blowing Snow Palace and the large-scale use of Talisman by the war, a total of 500 Mid-grade Spirit Stone were earned.

Adding to the two seasons of Fire Spirit Rice harvested from Little South Mountain, Chen Mobai earned 800 Mid-grade Spirit Stone this year, almost matching his gains on the battlefield.

As expected, those who cultivate through tribulations can only become rich temporarily; doing business is the way to long-term success.

After praising his Senior Disciple, Chen Mobai took stock of his own assets.

There are 24 High-grade Spirit Stone, 1400 Mid-grade Spirit Stone, and 36000 Low-grade Spirit Stone.

The High-grade Spirit Stone mainly came from Old Ancestor Fu's rewards, the spoils from killing the two people from the Xuanxiao Dao Palace, and his own savings.

The Mid-grade Spirit Stone were the income from selling Spirit Rice and Little South Mountain Shop over the years. After deducting the expenses incurred in cultivating the Pure Yang Dharma Body, this was the amount left.

The Low-grade Spirit Stone were what he had taken from the storage bags of several enemies at the Mountain Shaking Peak. He also had Luo Yixuan dispose of the unused pills and ores at the Five Willows Mountain Market Town. That's the total amount.

Before he knew it, Chen Mobai had become incredibly wealthy; if converted to Low-grade Spirit Stone, it would be close to 500,000.

Moreover, after conquering the Mountain Shaking Peak, his Little South Mountain Shop can also be opened in the Yan Kingdom and Xiao Kingdom, and his income will be even higher next year.

A rough calculation suggests that next year, combining farming and shopkeeping might yield a profit of 100,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone.

Having possessed the Turtle Treasure for many years, Chen Mobai has finally achieved some success and can now be considered a qualified Two-Realm Trader.

Now there's another problem.

How should we spend these Spirit Stone?

Although the Eastern Wasteland is rich in resources, many precious things cannot be bought with Spirit Stone.

Among the Eastern Wasteland Seven Great Sects, the most they can buy are Second Grade spiritual items. Taking the Divine Wood Sect as an example, the Spirit Treasure Pavilion will only put the Green Wood Sha or Third Grade spiritual talismans and pills on the shelves after the Chu Zuoshu or the two patriarchs have given their permission.

Within the Divine Wood Sect, besides the Green Wood Sha, only those Thousand Year Spirit Medicine are currently of use to Chen Mobai.

These spiritual herbs are extremely rare and precious, and they will not be sold for Peerless Grade Spirit Stone. They will only be used when Meng Hong Core Formation or when the two patriarchs want to Alchemy.

However, after presenting the formula for the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, the two patriarchs had already promised to use everything they could to help Chen Mobai Core Formation, so these Millennium Herb held no appeal for Chen Mobai anymore.

Go back and ask the Starry Skies Great Merchant Association of Commerce where their Sales Meeting being held!

Chen Mobai thought back to the time when he wanted to buy the complete Stone Fire but was short of money. Now that he had the money, he wanted to make up for the regret he felt back then.

Although he later exchanged the Azure Sun Fire Seed for the Stone Fire Seed from Lou Xuelong, he had kept the Fire Seed sealed in his storage bag and almost forgot about it because he was mainly focused on improving his cultivation, Spiritual Sense, and Pure Yang Dharma Body.

Although he has the ability to use his Fire Starting Technique to upgrade the fire Fire Seed in the Stone Fire into a complete Second Grade peak spiritual fire, why waste time if he can just buy it with money?

After becoming wealthy, Chen Mobai became a bit arrogant and stopped being frugal.

He then thought of the Foundation Establishment auction that was going to be held in Bao Se Market Town. His father had recovered from the injuries caused by his previous Foundation Establishment Failure over the years, so he could get one to show his filial piety.

Thinking about it this way, could I just bid on all the Foundation Establishment of the Nan Xuan Sect? Even if I can't use them myself, it would still be a nuisance to my opponent.

However, if this were to be done, it would be tantamount to cutting off the Dao Path of Rogue Cultivator. Once exposed, the reputation of the entire Divine Wood Sect in the eyes of Rogue Cultivator would be ruined.

Chen Mobai thought about it for a moment, but then suppressed the thought.

But taking two pills shouldn't be a problem.

He had little confidence in Chen Xinglan's Foundation Establishment. He would give him two Foundation Establishment Pills as a safety net, but if that still didn't work, he wouldn't let Chen Xinglan try again.

Although one can recover from each Foundation Establishment Failure, it actually depletes one's lifespan. Such a failed transformation cannot be compensated for with longevity-extending elixirs.

Do it as soon as you think of it.

Chen Mobai, riding his Formless Puppet, went to Bao Se Market Town under the alias Chen Xinglan.

In order to attract cultivators, the Nan Xuan Sect does not check their background at all. All they need to do is fill in their name and cultivation level, and pay a certain amount of Spirit Stone to obtain a Residence Permit.

After paying for a year, you will be eligible to auction Foundation Establishment.

Chen Mobai's Formless Puppet avatar arrived at just the right time, perfectly timed to participate in the Foundation Establishment auction at the end of next year.

This avatar can be used to observe the movements of the Nan Xuan Sect.

There are also Spirit Vein Cave Mansion opened up by the Nan Xuan Sect here, but there are not many of them, and they are mostly used by themselves.

The cultivators in Bao Se Market Town all choose a place with spiritual energy outside the market and then build a wooden house to live in.

The Nan Xuan Sect didn't care about any of this, because without any planning, the place was a mess, even worse than the poorest shantytowns in the Immortal Sect.

Moreover, this place is also a place where the strong prey on the weak, as is the custom in the Eastern Wasteland. Cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer occupy the places with the most abundant spiritual energy, while the rest fight over the houses of cultivators weaker than themselves, according to their cultivation level.

Since Chen Mobai's Puppet Avatar did not require spiritual energy, he did not intend to participate in the matter.

He only needs to stay here for a full year to qualify for the auction of Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, since he filled in his Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer of Qi Refining when he registered, he cannot act too strangely.

So when a newly arrived Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer brutally killed a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer rogue Rogue Cultivator and seized the latter's house, Chen Mobai stood up indignantly, expressing his disapproval of such behavior. After a fierce battle, he used a disguised blade to kill the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer.

Next, he naturally moved into the house, which had a fairly good spiritual energy.

Because of his record of killing Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, he was notorious in this shantytown.

Chen Mobai's Formless Puppet is modeled after the "Venus Gold Blade Art" that was auctioned at the Starry Skies Great Merchant Association, so he is called the Gold Blade Chivalrous by the locals.

However, this title is a derogatory term, meaning that he is ruthless but hypocritical, and likes to find a righteous excuse for himself before each action.

However, this is also the rule of the Gold Blade Chivalrous: if you rob or plunder others in front of him, then you can expect to be hunted down by him.

Although many people disapproved of him, Chen Mobai became the guardian of many Qi Cultivation Cultivator in this shantytown, and many people liked to move next to him.

Because at least around him, no one dared to plunder recklessly.

A year passed quickly.

Chen Mobai, disguised as the Gold Blade Chivalrous, successfully entered the auction at Bao Se Market Town. He didn't even glance at the pills and magical Magic Artifact that were extremely precious to Qi Cultivation Cultivator, until he reached the final, most important item: the Foundation Establishment.

"There are five in total, one will be auctioned at a time, with a starting bid of 10,000 Spirit Stone!"

Without any further ado, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator in charge of the Nan Xuan Sect took out five White Jade Bottle and placed them one by one on the table.

"Ten thousand one hundred thousand Spirit Stone!"

Soon, the first Qi Cultivation Cultivator called out a price, which drew a burst of snickers.

"Eleven thousand!"

In a private room on the second floor, someone directly added an extra thousand Spirit Stone.

"Twelve thousand!"

After round after round of bidding, the wealthy Chen Mobai directly bid 15,000, stunning everyone.

Even Qi Refining Rogue Cultivator with Second Grade professions cannot accumulate that many Spirit Stone. Thirteen thousand Spirit Stone for one Foundation Establishment is basically the limit they can accept.

Chen Mobai's offer of 15,000 yuan immediately silenced everyone present.

"Which family does this person belong to?"

In a private room on the second floor, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Nan Xuan Sect asked a question to the Jiao Family cultivator beside him.

After Jiao Deyun was killed by Yu Lian and his two companions, the remaining members of the Jiao Family quickly joined the Nan Xuan Sect. Because they were familiar with the Yan Kingdom and were the previous operators of the Bao Se Market Town, they immediately became the backbone of the sect.

"Reporting to Lord Xuanqi, this person is a Rogue Cultivator from the shantytown outside the market, named Chen Xinglan, and is known as the Gold Blade Swordsman..."

Although the Nan Xuan Sect did not manage the area outside the market, the Jiao Family still recruited many Rogue Cultivator as henchmen. After making some inquiries, they already knew the origin of Chen Mobai's Puppet Avatar.

"He is indeed a talented individual, but for a mere Rogue Cultivator to possess so many Spirit Stone, he must have had a great fortuitous encounter..."

After hearing this, Xuanqi looked at "Chen Xinglan" with a hesitant expression.

"If you are interested, sir, after the auction, I can arrange for someone to follow him, and then..."

The Jiao Family cultivator extended his right hand in a decapitation gesture. Xuanqi struggled with his expression, but then sighed and shook his head.

"We came to the Eastern Wasteland to establish a safe rear base. If we do something like this, our reputation will be completely ruined. Let's just forget about it."

Hearing Xuanqi's words, the Jiao Family cultivator felt a pang of regret. Even if the Foundation Establishment Cultivator didn't make a move, he didn't have the ability to make a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator disappear silently.

However, he still gave a look to the cultivators in his family, indicating that they should first make a mark on the bottle of the Foundation Establishment to ensure that it could be tracked.

As a native cultivator of the Eastern Wasteland, he knew that the auction of the Foundation Establishment was just the beginning; the key was whether he could leave alive with the pill.

Perhaps the Jiao Family can reap the benefits.

After all, they had no Foundation Establishment Cultivator after Jiao Deyun's death. Although they were still somewhat intimidated by the Nan Xuan Sect, they were still eager for their family to produce another Foundation Establishment.

The Jiao Family also used their savings to acquire one Foundation Establishment Pill this time.

But just as they were preparing to auction the second Foundation Establishment, the Gold Blade Swordsman made another bid. Although the Jiao Family did not back down this time, they had no choice but to give up when the price reached 16,000 Spirit Stone.

It's simply impossible to win an argument.

Does this Rogue Cultivator really have that many Spirit Stone? The Qi Cultivation Cultivator present were all very unhappy with Chen Mobai's generous offer and began to make noise and discuss among themselves.

"Fellow Daoist, how about we exchange these two Foundation Establishment first?"

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Nan Xuan Sect who was presiding over the auction on the stage also heard the discussion below. After pondering for a while, he also felt that the Rogue Cultivator might not be able to come up with so many Spirit Stone, and he couldn't help but say something with a forced smile.

"Alright, I only plan to auction two anyway, so I'll just hand them over and take them away."

Chen Mobai deliberately shouted, then walked to the backstage with an air of wealth, and the Foundation Establishment from the Nan Xuan Sect also brought down two Foundation Establishment Pills.

A short while later, the Foundation Establishment from the Nan Xuan Sect returned to the platform with a strange expression.

Then, everyone saw Chen Mobai walk out triumphantly and leave the auction venue in front of everyone.

"This guy definitely has a great opportunity. A mere Rogue Cultivator actually managed to come up with over 30,000 Spirit Stone. Keep an eye on him..."

After confirming the news from the sect disciples, Xuanqi, who was in the private room, stared intently at Chen Mobai as he left. Unable to suppress his greed, he gave an order to the Jiao Family cultivator.

"Yes!"

Not only them, but nearly half of the people at the auction also left with Chen Mobai.

Seeing this scene, the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Nan Xuan Sect Foundation Establishment who was presiding over the auction couldn't help but show a look of sympathy. He could already imagine Chen Mobai being hacked to pieces and having all his Spirit Stone and Foundation Establishment pills stolen.

But this is the Eastern Wasteland!

Without sufficient strength and influence, even Spirit Stone are merely someone else's spoils of war.

He picked up the third Foundation Establishment and began the auction.

Without Chen Mobai's interference, the Foundation Establishment Pill returned to its normal price and was sold for 13,800 Spirit Stone.

But when it came to the fourth and fifth pills, things suddenly changed again.

An unremarkable Qi Cultivation Level 6 cultivator actually took out 30,000 Spirit Stone and bought both Foundation Establishment.

Now, he instantly became even more eye-catching than Chen Mobai.

Even before they left Bao Se Market Town after the auction ended, the lights of magical Artifact Spirit were already shining.

However, the Nan Xuan Sect still maintained some authority, and two Foundation Establishment Cultivator immediately stepped forward and killed the leader of the Tribulation Cultivator on the spot.

"No fighting is allowed within the market area!"

After Xuanqi finished speaking, he gave a wink to the Jiao Family cultivator behind him, who immediately understood and began to track down Chen Mobai and the Qi Refining Qi Cultivation Level 6 cultivator who had taken the two Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, what they didn't expect was that the first thing was a shark.

Those who chased Chen Mobai were all turned into headless corpses the next day, exposed to the sun in various shantytowns outside the market.

The Qi Cultivation Level 6 cultivator who ultimately won two Foundation Establishment Pills wasn't so lucky.

He had barely stepped out of the market when he was crushed into mincemeat by dozens of Magic Artifact. In the struggle for his storage bag, the Rogue Cultivator cultivators and treacherous cultivators began to fight one after another, resulting in more casualties than Chen Mobai had killed.

The last two Foundation Establishment ended up in someone else's hands.

"Strange, didn't you Nan Xuan Sect? Was this the Nan Xuan Sect's decision, or your Jiao Family's own action?"

Just as Chen Mobai was about to take the Foundation Establishment back to North Abyss City, he frowned and used his Gold Jade Axe to split the horrified Jiao Family elder in front of him in two. He then turned to look at the dozen or so Jiao Family cultivators who had been surrounding him.

Just as Chen Mobai was about to swing the Gold Jade Axe in his hand and send the fleeing people flying into the sky, a familiar spiritual light suddenly descended.

"Brother Dao, could you leave these people to me? I want to use them to expose the hypocrisy of the Nan Xuan Sect and let the Eastern Wasteland see the true colors of these outsiders."

Chen Mobai was very familiar with this person; he was Zhou Wangshen.

"That cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Level 6 of Qi Refining was arranged by you."

When Chen Mobai saw him, he couldn't help but look enlightened.

"Eh, fellow Daoist, do you know me?"

Zhou Wangshen did not recognize Chen Mobai's Puppet Avatar, but he sensed that the person in front of him was extremely terrifying.

Chen Mobai did not expect that while he was merely thinking about it, Zhou Wangshen had already taken action and begun to sabotage the first auction of the Nan Xuan Sect.

This guy looks like he has thick eyebrows and big eyes, but I didn't expect him to be a bad person.