Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 646 - 312: Clash (Part 2)

Even if the other party is exceedingly cautious, they cannot escape his perception.

"Yan Ruchen... approaching Fourth Rank in Body Refining, possesses great fortune, Fourth Rank Puppet, millenium Ice Crystal Heart Lotus..."

Ban Jing murmured to himself, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes, "I hope you can assist me in breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul!"

In this world of survival of the fittest within the Cultivation Realm, plundering others’ opportunities is indeed commonplace.

If this action leads to successfully breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, even offending the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons would be of no concern.

...

The auction gradually came to a conclusion as the treasures were auctioned off one by one.

After the final item was sold, the host Lin Yunfan announced the successful completion of this grand event.

Xu Ping calmly proceeded to the transaction area at the back of the auction venue, confirmed his details with the steward in charge, paid the relevant fees, and collected the items he had won.

The most precious among them was the Spiritual Spring Pearl, in addition to the four Tier Three Longevity Pills.

The gains from this event were quite satisfactory. Expectations had been met, with bonus surprises.

Leaving the transaction area, Xu Ping met with True Monarch Lan Ling outside the auction venue.

"True Monarch Lan Ling, I’m planning to stay in Dan Yun City for a while, so I won’t return to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons with you."

Xu Ping transmitted this message to True Monarch Lan Ling using Divine Sense.

"Planning to stay in Dan Yun City for a while?" True Monarch Lan Ling was momentarily surprised, then frowned slightly.

"During this trip, Ruchen’s revealed wealth is quite considerable, which might attract the covetous gaze of other Nascent Soul True Monarchs..."

Her words carried a clear warning, though she didn’t finish her sentence, the implication was unmistakable.

"I am naturally aware of this matter."

A composed smile appeared on Xu Ping’s face, his tone exhibiting both confidence and steadiness, "Nevertheless, I am quite confident in my concealment skills."

"Moreover, I certainly wouldn’t risk my own life frivolously."

Listening to Xu Ping’s confident tone, True Monarch Lan Ling gave him a deep look but ultimately did not continue to persuade.

"Since that’s the case, I shall return to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons first then."

She paused for a moment, sincerely adding: "However, Ruchen should not be complacent, every Nascent Soul True Monarch possesses inscrutable means, do not underestimate them."

"Thank you, True Monarch Lan Ling, for your reminder." Xu Ping cupped his hands in gratitude, his expression earnest.

He naturally understood what the other party was conveying.

With his current cultivation at the Golden Core Realm, how could he afford to underestimate such mighty figures as the Nascent Soul True Monarchs?

If it weren’t for the assurance of Hongyi and that mysterious Nascent Soul True Monarch behind him, plus the dual protection of the Purple Soul Ghost Armor and Escape Talisman, he would never take such a risk.

In the Cultivation Realm, caution is always the utmost priority for prolonging life.

"However, if Ruchen encounters any unsolvable trouble, you can use this Jade Talisman to contact me."

True Monarch Lan Ling took a pale cyan Jade Talisman from her sleeve and handed it to Xu Ping.

"I will keep a close eye on the happenings in Dan Yun City while in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and if there’s any disturbance, I will come to help immediately."

Touched by True Monarch Lan Ling’s concern, Xu Ping felt warmth in his heart, accepting the Jade Talisman respectfully with both hands: "Having you assist is indeed reassuring."

...

Half an hour later.

True Monarch Lan Ling departed from Dan Yun City with the cultivators of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, while Xu Ping returned to his previously booked inn.

Upon returning to his room at the inn, Xu Ping immediately set up multiple layers of defensive barriers and soundproof arrays to ensure his next actions would not be detected by outsiders.

Once everything was in place, he sat cross-legged on the exquisite jade bed, fetched the Tier Three Longevity Pills he had won from his storage bag, and began refining them one by one.

Although such grade Pill didn’t hold much value for him anymore,

every extension of life was immensely valuable, deserving of serious consideration.

Two days slipped by quietly, and finally all the Longevity Pills were entirely refined.

Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, a moment of contemplation flashing within them:

"Four Tier Three Longevity Pills, and yet they only increased my lifespan by fifty years, the last one merely extending it by four years."

This result left Xu Ping somewhat disappointed.

Clearly, the efficacy of Tier Three Longevity Pills was already sharply declining.

The more he consumed of the same quality of Pills, the less effect they had.

"This indicates that Tier Three Longevity Pills are practically useless for me now."

"In the future, achieving a significant increase in life span may only be possible with Tier Four Longevity Pills."

"Tier Four Longevity Pills..."

Upon contemplating this, Xu Ping helplessly shook his head.

The fierce competition for the Longevity Pill at the auction was witnessed by him firsthand.

Not to mention Golden Core Cultivators like him, even those esteemed Nascent Soul True Monarchs coveted it.

The price was driven to a staggering height.

Such treasures are nearly impossible to come by.

"Perhaps I could use the ripening ability to mature the critical Spirit Medicine needed to refine the Tier Four Longevity Pill!"

Xu Ping stroked his chin, a hint of brilliance flashing in his eyes, slowly musing.

This indeed appeared feasible.

As long as the additional lifespan from the Tier Four Longevity Pill exceeded the lifespan used to ripen the Spirit Medicine, the transaction would be immensely profitable.

Moreover, as his cultivation advanced and his Longevity Skill continually improved, his ripening ability would also grow stronger, reducing the consumption and boosting efficiency.

"However, there is no rush for this matter."

Xu Ping shook his head, temporarily suppressing this thought, "Currently, the primary focus is to ambush Ban Jing."

Speaking of Ban Jing, a cold gleam flickered in Xu Ping’s eyes.

The Thunder Transformation Pearl, rumored to temper a cultivator’s body during Thunder Tribulation, held an enormous allure for him.