Chapter 467: Chapter 240: Hidden Intentions, Reunion with Blood Corpse Mushrooms

"Half a year, no problem." Wen Jiu pondered for a few moments and decided to take this half-year period to make large-scale purchases in East Pole Immortal City, and at the same time, to sell off any stolen goods, saving himself the trouble of running to places like the Ten Thousand Beasts City in the Celestial Demon Sea in the future.

Of course.

The main goal is to purchase corpse nourishing resources and evil Yin spiritual medicine.

These are treasures in the Divine Fall Mountain Range, having value without market availability, so this is the perfect opportunity to buy them in bulk and bring them back to Lengxi Mountain.

"Once there is news, I will immediately inform you." Lu Xinghe said, skillfully taking out seven or eight food boxes from his storage bag, as he had been bringing some over every day these days.

Wen Jiu naturally did not refuse, using the mouth of the East Spring Undying Bone to taste the delicacies of East Pole Immortal City.

At the same time, creating a harmonious facade for the Lu Family’s Golden Core cultivator.

After all, if he asked for nothing and shut himself off for painstaking cultivation, probably nine out of ten people in the Lu Family would be uneasy.

Off to the side, Lu Xue was watching, wanting to learn to send some food to please this Elder Li, whom even Lu Xinghe sought favor with, in order to secure a better future for herself. Yet this was not something she had the opportunity to undertake.

No reason.

Simply because her aptitude made Foundation Establishment too difficult.

Even though her surname was Lu, she could only serve these seniors as a maid in the future.

But she wanted to seize the opportunity in front of her, because it might be her only chance to serve the most powerful person in her life.

...

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Wen Jiu finally awaited the grandest auction in East Pole Immortal City, hosted annually by the City Lord’s Mansion.

A month or two ago, he already knew about this event, so from time to time, he would offload items at small trading houses. As for the previously acquired Soul and Artifact Cultivation methods, Wen Jiu sold them directly as well.

Within East Pole Immortal City, Soul and Artifact Cultivation methods are not rare, so they do not cause much of a stir. As for the items from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, Wen Jiu did not sell a single one, keeping them for sale back in Celestial Demon Sea.

After a significant sale, the Low-grade Spirit Stones in the hands of the East Spring Undying Bone exceeded seven hundred thousand. Of course, they were Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Converted to Low-grade Spirit Stones, they amounted to seven million. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Golden Core family wealth.

Probably no less than that.

Fortunately, Wen Jiu spread the sale over a month or two, so these Spirit Stones did not cause much of a stir in East Pole Immortal City. Carrying the Lu Family’s identity token, Wen Jiu arrived at the city’s central grand auction house, which was nearly a hundred feet wide, capable of holding tens of thousands of people.

Most attendees are Foundation Establishment cultivators, as the auction’s entry requirement is the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, with the lowest item sold being Tier Two Middle Grade. The entire auction was to last half a month, illustrating the sheer volume of goods for sale.

Wen Jiu was prepared to make a significant impact, despite the risk of drawing unwanted attention by purchasing too much. He didn’t mind anyway, as he planned to stay with the Lu Family and go nowhere; once the Lu Family’s affairs were settled, he’d advance his realm and condense his pill, and then return directly to the Little Demon Realm without any stopovers.

Tribulation Cultivator?

Feel free to come!

Just in need of Spirit Stones.

Gradually, the massive auction house filled with Foundation Establishment cultivators—though not tens of thousands, there were at least thirty to fifty thousand. Such a large gathering of Foundation Establishment cultivators was an eye-opener for Wen Jiu, as he also sensed no less than a hundred Fake Pill experts present.

There was even one or two True Pill cultivators, although it was clear they were not here for the auction. If Golden Core items were involved, Foundation Establishment cultivators likely wouldn’t qualify to bid.

As he awaited the start of the auction, Wen Jiu saw numerous Lu Family cultivators, including Lu Xinghe. During this time, Lu Xinghe respectfully greeted him, drawing the attention of many to the East Spring Undying Bone.

However, most of the Lu Family was unaware of him; even those who knew him only had bits of information and did not find it unusual to see an outsider at Foundation Establishment Perfection, not even bothering to greet him.

Before long, Lu Chan and Junior Brother Leng arrived, exchanged a few pleasantries with the Lu Family, and sat beside the East Spring Undying Bone, once again drawing attention and leaving Wen Jiu feeling a bit helpless.

Too conspicuous.

Accustomed to being low-key in the Divine Fall Mountain Range, being under so many eyes was quite an adjustment.

"Fellow Daoist Li, I’ve heard that this auction includes a Yin Sha Evil Spirit for sale. Although it’s a flawed piece, it still has some effectiveness." After learning about Li Bai’s plan to break through and form his core, Junior Brother Leng conveyed the privileged information through voice transmission, hoping to foster good relations.

"A flawed piece?" Wen Jiu was somewhat puzzled.

Junior Brother Leng transmitted again, "There was some mishap during harvesting, damaging the Yin Sha Demon Spirit, causing it to fall from Tier Three to Pseudo-Tier Three. Such Yin Sha Evil Spirits are cheaper, and the competition is mainly among Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators. Fellow Daoist Li, you might want to give it a try. If you lack Spirit Stones, Senior Sister Lu Chan and I can lend them to you first."

Lu Chan glanced at Junior Brother Leng and nodded in approval.

Junior Brother, such a teachable lad, if there’s no way for them to have Li Bai owe a favor, create the conditions for him to owe one.

"Indeed, if you need anything, we can lend it." Lu Chan quickly transmitted.

Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to nod, "Then I must trouble the two fellow Daoists at that time."

A Pseudo-Tier Three Yin Sha Evil Spirit is still a Yin Sha Evil Spirit. If Wen Jiu had had the East Spring Undying Bone show any lack of interest, the two could easily infer that he already possessed a Yin Sha Evil Spirit.

One must not be without caution against others.

This was Wen Jiu’s principle in life. Rather envisioning everyone as potentially malicious than trusting anyone rashly.

Because this is not a game where one could restart after death.

Following this, Wen Jiu said no more, simply waiting patiently for the auction to commence. Half an hour later, a Fake Pill Female Cultivator, decked out in garish luxury, exuding charm at every gesture, gracefully ascended the stage, igniting the entire auction.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to the Ten Thousand Treasures Auction hosted by the City Lord’s Mansion of East Pole Immortal City. We’ve prepared a total of twenty thousand rare treasures from Tier Two Middle Grade to Pseudo-Tier Three for this occasion... Without further ado, let us present the first lot: one thousand catties of Tier Two Middle Grade Cold Wood Spirit Liquid, an excellent resource for cultivators with Wood Spirit Root in body refining and cultivation. Starting bid, one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones..."

As soon as the words fell.

Many middle and late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators began bidding, quickly pushing the price to two hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

The subsequent items were also scarce high-grade resources, but Wen Jiu did not place any bids because none were particularly suitable for him; he might as well treat it as gaining experience. On the third day, items of the Heterodox were introduced.

The dazzling array of Heterodox techniques and splendid Heterodox items made Wen Jiu’s eyes glaze over. However, Wen Jiu still refrained from purchasing, until a particular lot caused Wen Jiu to pause.

Indeed.

Blood Corpse Mushroom.

Tier Two Top-Grade Blood Corpse Mushroom.

No matter how the aura was sensed, it was almost identical to the Blood Corpse Mushrooms sold by the Three Wonders Blood Corpse Sect and the Illusory Sound Treasure Tower. When the shielding spell barrier was lifted, Wen Jiu immediately controlled the Divine Sense of the East Spring Undying Bone to probe inside.

As expected.

There was the Demonic Qi from the Outer Demonic Pregnancy Demon True Technique again.

But this time, it was more concealed than what had been seen in the Divine Fall Mountain Range and Celestial Demon Sea. Had the East Spring Undying Bone not become familiar with that sensation, and with Divine Sense comparable to a Golden Core, he would have struggled to detect it even after sweeping with his Divine Sense for hundreds of years.

"What are these demon cultivators trying to do..." In Lengxi Mountain, Wen Jiu felt quite speechless, unable to decide whether to buy or not. Tier Two Top-Grade Blood Corpse Mushrooms were unlike Tier Two Lower Grade; plus, the auction started with ten pieces.

If bought in large quantities, it’s quite likely he’d catch the attention of the demon cultivators selling Blood Corpse Mushrooms from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect. If they learned he could be immune to the Outer Demonic Pregnancy True Technique, the potential threat might be far beyond that of the Three Karmic Demon.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Chan, I’m short of funds; could you help me buy some Tier Two Top-Grade Blood Corpse Mushrooms?"

Lu Chan was taken aback and replied via transmission, "Fellow Daoist, as a Ghost Cultivator, why would you need Blood Corpse Mushrooms?"

"The Evil Blood within is an excellent resource for ghost cultivation." Wen Jiu improvised a plausible excuse.

Lu Chan thought nothing more of it; helping with such a small favor would again make Li Bai indebted to her, why not take the opportunity?

"How many do you need?"

Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to answer, "All fifty pieces."

"Cough cough... how much? Fifty pieces, conservatively estimated, would cost at least fifteen to twenty million Low-grade Spirit Stones. I don’t have that much; I’ll find Junior Brother Leng to borrow some." As a Fake Pill expert, Lu Chan nearly choked on her own saliva.

Lu Chan hurriedly transmitted to Leng Sect, who couldn’t help but rejoice and promptly looked at the East Spring Undying Bone, saying via transmission: "Fellow Daoist Li, I have it! Ten million Spirit Stones—gritting my teeth, I can still manage to gather them!"

After obtaining their consent, Wen Jiu immediately found an excuse to temporarily leave the auction, minimizing his attention.

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