CHAPTER 119: CHAPTER 119: A HUGE SECRET (VOTE FOR MONTHLY TICKET)

At this moment, concerned about their own path of cultivation, everyone here is at the Great Perfection of the Qi Cultivation Realm. Why should I let you have it?

Who’s afraid of whom!

"Heh heh... This is interesting."

Seeing the two of them fighting over the Eighth Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, Li Yunjing smiled. This was indeed a lively scene to watch, coming here wasn’t a waste.

And these two could produce so many Spirit Stones, it seems I can’t underestimate the people of the world!

With such financial resources, they definitely surpass the Inner Sect Disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect.

The group of sycophants around Lv Ruoxi, Li Yunjing estimated that few could come up with so many Spirit Stones without selling off their possessions. They probably wouldn’t even qualify to bid for this ’Foundation Establishment Pill’.

"You..."

The man in the conical hat was desperate, looking around, he felt a chill in his heart.

He truly couldn’t come up with another resource. He had already sold all his Top Grade Magical Artifacts!

It could be said that apart from the 20000 Spirit Stones, he was the poorest cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Realm, not even better off than some minor figures at the Third Layer of Qi Cultivation!

Just as the man in the conical hat was in despair, he suddenly looked at Li Yunjing, and his eyes brightened, thinking that this ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ disciple must have considerable wealth and could possibly help him.

So, the man in the conical hat quickly sent a voice transmission: "Fellow Daoist, if you help me obtain the ’Foundation Establishment Pill’, I’ll repay you with a big secret!"

"Oh? Let me hear it first."

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow, not expecting this person to approach him?

He responded calmly.

As for the man in the conical hat trying to trick him out of his Spirit Stones?

That was out of the question, what secret could be worth more than 5000 Spirit Stones!

"It’s about the ’Celestial Thunder Stones’! I know a place with many ’Celestial Thunder Stones’! The one I sold to you came from there! But the place is extremely dangerous, I could only retrieve this outermost ’Celestial Thunder Stone’!"

The man in the conical hat immediately revealed a shocking secret, "Think about it, there are many ’Celestial Thunder Stones’ there, what a huge treasure trove!"

"I originally intended to return there after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, when my cultivation would increase significantly! Now, if I fail to obtain this pill, I’ll never break through to the ’Foundation Establishment Realm’ in this lifetime, that’s why I’m trading this secret with you!"

"Whew..."

After listening to the man in the conical hat, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but exhale deeply.

His face turned extremely serious. If what the man said was true, it was indeed a great secret!

Such a secret would be worth a fortune!

"How many ’Celestial Thunder Stones’ are there?"

Li Yunjing asked a crucial question.

If there were only one or two, it wouldn’t be worth making the trip.

"Many! It’s a valley frequently struck by lightning! There’s also a chaotic force field there, causing anyone who enters to have their Mana thrown into disarray! That’s why I didn’t dare venture deeper and only picked up this ’Celestial Thunder Stone’ from the outermost area! Even with that, I barely made it out!"

The man in the conical hat was extremely anxious, quickly transmitting his thoughts to Li Yunjing.

"Fine! I’ll help you!"

"If you deceive me, you’ll be finished! Your family, your clan, all finished!"

"I am a disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, you should understand the consequences of offending the Shenxiao Dao Sect!"

Faced with the prospect of many ’Celestial Thunder Stones’, Li Yunjing made an immediate decision, transmitting his thoughts back.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist! Rest assured, my words are true, after the transaction, I’ll reveal my background and the location of that valley!"

Hearing that Li Yunjing was willing to help him, the man in the conical hat was overjoyed. His voice was extremely urgent, clarifying that he was speaking the truth, afraid that Li Yunjing might change his mind at the last moment.

"You can bid now! I’ll support you!"

Li Yunjing responded.

With Li Yunjing’s assurance, the man in the conical hat gained confidence and immediately shouted to the woman in red: "Fairy, I am willing to bid 26000 Spirit Stones!"

"Hiss..."

The crowd was shocked and stared in astonishment.

No one expected that the guy who was begging pitifully and couldn’t gather enough Spirit Stones earlier, suddenly had the confidence to bid such a high price?

The man standing in the seats was displeased and coldly asked: "You should know, in the Trading Meeting of the Treasure Pavilion, it’s forbidden to make random bids. If you don’t have 26000 Spirit Stones! Have you thought of your consequence?"

The man finished speaking, and everyone’s gaze shifted to the middle-aged man in embroidered robes from the Treasure Pavilion.

"Ahem! The rules of the Treasure Pavilion are the rules. Fellow Daoist, think carefully, you mustn’t speak recklessly. If there’s a problem with your words, you’ll face a huge fine!"

The middle-aged man in embroidered robes looked at the man in the conical hat on the auction platform, his voice deep.

The threat was obvious!

Not coming up with the Spirit Stones was a challenge to the Treasure Pavilion!

An inevitable harsh punishment from the Treasure Pavilion awaited!

"I’ve thought it through! I have 26000 Spirit Stones! As long as the Fairy agrees to the transaction, I can hand them over immediately!"

The man in the conical hat braced himself and spoke loudly.

After speaking, he instinctively looked at Li Yunjing, and seeing Li Yunjing nod slightly at him, he calmed down and regained his confidence.

In the view of the man in the conical hat, as long as this ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ disciple was willing to help him, there would be no problem!

"Hee hee! Alright! 26000 is a good price! I shall sell you this ’Foundation Establishment Pill’!"

The woman in red seemed very satisfied with the man’s offer.

"Okay! You two can proceed with the transaction!"

The middle-aged man in embroidered robes from the ’Treasure Pavilion’ nodded, acknowledging the price and indicating for the two to transact immediately.

A transaction worth 26000 Low Grade Spirit Stones meant that the Treasure Pavilion could take a cut of 260 Spirit Stones as per their rules.

In less than a moment, they could earn 260 Low Grade Spirit Stones, truly a profitable business.

This was also why commercial organizations like the ’Treasure Pavilion’ were keen to hold small trading meetings.

This branch of the ’Treasure Pavilion’ under the ’Myriad Swords Sect’ is not high in rank. In the domains of some larger sects, the ’Treasure Pavilion’ branches would even regularly host auctions.

Higher-ranked auctions attract more participants and naturally generate greater profits.

In any case, the vast commercial organization of the ’Treasure Pavilion’ is very famous throughout the Great Ming Dynasty, even more so than the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’.

"Alright! Please wait a moment!"

The man in the conical hat replied, quickly walking down the steps toward the corner where Li Yunjing was.

Following the movement of the man in the conical hat toward Li Yunjing, the crowd’s eyes tracked every step.

At this moment, everyone suddenly understood. No wonder he found someone to help him. No wonder this person could gather 26000 Low Grade Spirit Stones!

Many of the cultivators present had sharp eyes. Taking a look at Li Yunjing’s attire, they immediately recognized him as an Outer Sect Disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect!

This identity made everyone tense up, showing respect.

"Fellow Daoist..."

The man in the conical hat arrived beside Li Yunjing, slightly bowed, and spoke.

At this moment, he was extremely respectful, just like a junior meeting a senior.

Li Yunjing was his only hope!

The hope for his path to continue!

If it weren’t for the conical hat covering his face, everyone would have seen the look of humility and ingratiation.

"Hmm! Hold on!"

Li Yunjing waved, signaling the man in the conical hat to cease speaking.

Under everyone’s gaze, they saw Li Yunjing take out two storage bags, constantly pulling out items—Spirit Talismans, medicine bottles, demon beast corpses, magical artifacts... even Spirit Stones.

The crowd was stunned; there were so many good things in there!

When Li Yunjing was done, he tossed a storage bag to the man in the conical hat.

"Take it! Don’t forget what you said."

As the man in the conical hat received the storage bag, Li Yunjing’s voice reached his ear.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured!"

The man in the conical hat was overjoyed, nodding continuously to assure him.

Witnessing their exchange, the others understood that the man in the conical hat had offered some significant benefit to entice the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ disciple into supporting him, gathering the Spirit Stones.

What benefit could be worth 6000 Spirit Stones?

Everyone’s curiosity was piqued, yet seeing that neither party had any intention of revealing it, the wise held their curiosity at bay.

With sufficient Spirit Stones, the man in the conical hat approached the woman in red. Each used their storage bags, filled with their respective trading Spirit Stones and elixirs, confirming the authenticity with Divine Sense before quickly completing the transaction.

The recipient of the Spirit Stones then handed 260 Low Grade Spirit Stones to the embroidered-robed middle-aged man from the ’Treasure Pavilion’, as the transaction fee.

Having finished the transaction, the embroidered-robed man smiled, asking, "Fellow Daoist, do you have any other transaction requests?"

"Heh! Now I’m penniless, I have nothing left to trade."

The man in the conical hat smiled bitterly, waved, and stepped down.

He did not return to his previous spot but instead walked directly toward Li Yunjing, sitting down next to him.

The man in the conical hat wasn’t stupid. With an Eighth Grade ’Foundation Establishment Pill’ and having sold off all his valuable items, his strength was at its lowest.

His battle power was at its weakest, not to mention the ’Foundation Establishment Pill’ he now possessed, making him a prime target.

At this moment, many present were likely eyeing him with murderous intent.

Now was the time to find a backer, and who else but Li Yunjing?

By aligning himself with Li Yunjing, he could show the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ disciple his sincerity as well!

This move met with Li Yunjing’s approval.

Clearly a clever man!

As for the ill intent of others?

Li Yunjing sneered; anyone except a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator who sought trouble with him would be seeking death!

His status in such a small trading meeting was enough to silence everyone!

Noticing the transaction, the woman in red turned and curiously looked at Li Yunjing.

To encounter a Shenxiao Dao Sect disciple here was unexpected!

Sensing her gaze, Li Yunjing looked over, smiled faintly, and nodded.

"Hmm."

The woman in red nodded back at Li Yunjing and immediately turned away.

In her mind, she thought: "This person’s Divine Sense is sharp. He noticed my gaze in an instant. As expected, Shenxiao Dao Sect disciples are formidable!"

After this transaction, the atmosphere at the venue was instantly heightened.

Soon, a tall and thin cultivator stepped onto the stage, ready to trade his items.

This cultivator took out a storage bag, and with a mana activation, "clang," a giant monster’s corpse fell to the ground.

The crowd’s attention was drawn to the beast, resembling a leopard.

"Thunder Shock Leopard, a high-rank Tier One demon beast. Its entire body is unscathed. Its flesh, bones, organs, teeth, and claws are all valuable. I want to exchange it for a Top Grade Defensive Magical Artifact!"

The tall and thin man scanned the crowd, speaking in a deep voice.

"What?"

"Are you mad? A mere Thunder Shock Leopard for a Top Grade Defensive Magical Artifact?"

"Exactly! A Top Grade Defensive Magical Artifact is worth at least 800 Spirit Stones, usually 1000 or more. Who’d trade for that piece of junk?"

"Ha ha ha! This one’s lost his mind!"

"Who the heck is this moron? Taking us for fools?"