Cultivating the Dao, Starting with Farming

"The bidding time is up. Congratulations to bidder No. 1 for winning the eighth-level weapon refining material - Void Spirit Crystal - for two and a half million high-grade spiritual stones!"

Wan Tiancheng announced the bidding results and looked respectfully at VIP Room 1.

All the monks in the hall were whispering to each other, and speculations and discussions arose one after another.

"It's No. 1 again. I wonder who this god is? He made such a generous move and got a lot of good things!" A middle-aged monk wearing a gorgeous robe couldn't help but sigh, his eyes full of envy.

"Isn't that right! First it was the broken boundary stone, and then it was the Dao-level Insect Scripture. Now, even this eighth-level spiritual material is in his pocket. He is really wealthy!" A young monk next to him had a look for the powerful in his eyes. Admiration and yearning, words filled with wonder.

"It seems that he didn't fight for the Dao soldiers, otherwise he would definitely have fallen into his hands." An old man of Lianxu analyzed carefully while stroking his beard.

"Have you noticed that the other VIP rooms are extremely respectful towards No. 1? Even when bidding, there are few direct confrontations, as if they all acquiesce to some unwritten rules. This tacit understanding is no accident! "A cultivator who has observed everything in detail said with certainty.

As soon as these words came out, they immediately caused no one around to think deeply.

"Is it possible that VIP Room No. 1 is really Master Li?" Someone put forward a bold hypothesis. Although the voice was soft, it was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Hearing this, all the monks' eyes lit up and they looked at VIP Room No. 1 with admiration. Most of them confirmed this guess.

At this time, Wan Tiancheng gently knocked the auction hammer, attracting the attention of all the monks in the room. With a professional smile on his face, he introduced passionately in a loud voice: "Fellow Taoists, next, we will welcome The third Taoist artifact in this auction.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the teleportation array on the auction platform flashed, and a small cyan cauldron emerged.

The body of the tripod is carved with complex and exquisite patterns. If you look closely, you can see ivy twining and green leaves dancing lightly, as if they are alive, wandering around the body of the tripod, releasing wisps of wood spirit energy, making it feel like it is alive. People can't help but feel a sense of freshness and tranquility.

"The green wood tripod is made of extraordinary material. It is the heart of ten thousand years of green wood, supplemented by deep sea silver. The pattern of green vines and green leaves on the surface of the tripod is not a simple carving, but is integrated into the "vital formation", making every leaf, every Each rattan contains rich vitality and can absorb the wood spiritual energy between heaven and earth on its own to nourish the body of the tripod."

Wan Tiancheng smiled slightly, looked at the monks in the audience and introduced in detail.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wan Tiancheng stretched out his hand and injected a burst of spiritual power into the green wood cauldron. The next moment, the green wood cauldron slowly rotated, and waves of gentle and powerful spiritual power emanated from the cauldron, interacting with the surrounding space. Resonating, the spiritual energy concentration in the entire auction hall increased slightly.

What is even more surprising is that there is a green wooden heart inlaid on the lid of the tripod. It is not only the spiritual center of the entire tripod, but also a rare treasure that can guide and amplify the effects of wood spells.

Seeing this, Wan Tiancheng's eyes flashed with admiration. He cleared his throat and introduced passionately: "Fellow Taoists, this Green Wood Cauldron is not only an extremely rare seventh-level magic cauldron. It is also an extremely rare Taoist artifact. The alchemy auxiliary device embodies the principle of "continuous life". Whether the alchemist is pursuing the ultimate quality of the elixir, or the practitioner is looking for a secret treasure that increases the wood spiritual power, its appearance can satisfy them. It undoubtedly adds a rare touch of brilliance to our auction today!”

After saying that, Wan Tiancheng waved his hand again, and a stream of spiritual power was injected into the green wood cauldron. Suddenly, the cauldron's body shone brightly, and the surrounding wood spiritual energy seemed to be pulled by it, converging into green spiritual currents, slowly rotating around the green wood cauldron. It forms a breathtaking spectacle.

At this moment, the entire auction hall's monks held their breath and stared, deeply attracted by the supreme power and unique charm displayed by the Green Wood Cauldron.

"Aomu Cauldron, starting price: one million high-grade spiritual stones, each increase in price shall not be less than 50,000 high-grade spiritual stones!" Wan Tiancheng announced loudly: "The bidding time limit: 200 interest, the bidding will now officially begin!"

As Wan Tiancheng finished speaking, the auction atmosphere instantly boiled.

It showed that the price in the competition column began to change drastically. The starting price was one million, and in the blink of an eye it soared to three million high-grade spiritual stones. All the Void Refining monks in the auction hall could only stare.

"What an eye-opener! It's indeed a Taoist weapon, and it's something we don't deserve to have!" An older Void Refining monk said with emotion, stroking his beard, with a mixture of envy and relief in his eyes.

"Master Li's craftsmanship is extraordinary. This green wood tripod is a Taoist artifact that only comes by great chance and good fortune. Although we can't get it, we can see its elegance with our own eyes, which is also a good story on the path of cultivation!" A female cultivator in blue said sincerely. Envy said.

"Indeed! This kind of treasure is rare in the world. Seeing it today is enough to make people remember it for a lifetime!" An old man with white beard and hair followed.

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In the auction hall, all the Void Refining monks were filled with emotion and helpless against the fierce bidding before them.

The bidding continues, and the price is like a wild horse, constantly breaking through everyone's imagination. Every breakthrough in the quotation record is accompanied by a burst of exclamation and discussion.

The green wood tripod suspended on the auction platform is like a high-altitude goddess, quietly accepting the admiration and pursuit of all the monks.

"The bidding time is up. Congratulations to No. 7 for bidding for the Green Wood Cauldron with 6.3 million high-grade spiritual stones!" Wan Tiancheng's face was filled with a satisfied smile. He tapped the auction hammer lightly, and the spiritual light of the teleportation array was In a flash, he took the Qingmu Cauldron away.

Wan Tiancheng looked at the monks in the hall and continued to announce in a loud voice: "Fellow Taoists, the ownership of the Green Wood Cauldron has been settled. For those Taoists who did not take photos of the Tao soldiers, don't be disappointed! Today's grand gathering has just begun. What's next? , two equally powerful Tao weapons will be presented in the follow-up, each with extraordinary power and uniqueness."

As soon as these words came out, the auction hall, which had been slightly silent due to the end of the bidding for the Green Wood Cauldron, started to boil again. The eyes of the monks were filled with light again, as if everything just now was just a prelude and the real feast was about to begin.

"The next auction item is the 'Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd' that has been treasured by my auction house for a long time. This halberd is a sixth-level top-quality spiritual treasure. It is forged from deep sea cold iron and Netherworld fire. There is a faint scent flowing on the body of the halberd. The black-purple flame is not only extremely sharp, but also contains the power of the netherworld, which can shock the mind and has a great restraint effect on soul-like creatures and monks who practice spiritual power. Once used in battle, it is enough to make the enemy's soul fly away and lose the battle. Yes." Wan Tiancheng announced loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, the teleportation array flashed, and a black weapon appeared on the auction table. Suddenly, a cold and powerful aura filled the air, making many monks shiver involuntarily.

"Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd, starting price: 500,000 high-grade spiritual stones, each increase in price shall not be less than 20,000, bidding time limit: 100 interest."

Following Wan Tiancheng's announcement, the numbers on the bidding column jumped wildly again, and the monks showed their strong interest in this unique Taoist weapon.

After the ownership of the Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd was settled, Wan Tiancheng did not give everyone much time to breathe. He took a deep breath, looked across the audience, and his tone was a little more mysterious and expectant: "And what happens next? The next piece of suppressed spiritual treasure in this auction is the 'Six-turn Exquisite Tower'! This tower is not only a sixth-level defensive spiritual treasure with astonishing defensive power, but also contains the universe and forms its own space. It can house all things and turn it into a six-layer defense shield at critical moments to resist all attacks from the outside world. More importantly, the tower contains the laws of heaven and earth, has the effect of gathering spirits, has a great auxiliary effect on cultivation, and can even help monks. When breaking through bottlenecks, you can stabilize your mind and reduce the risk of going crazy. It can be said that owning the Six-turn Linglong Tower is equivalent to having a holy place of practice that you can carry with you."

As soon as these words came out, the entire auction hall was completely boiling. The monks' eyes were full of enthusiasm and desire. They knew that if they missed such a treasure, they would probably never encounter it again in this life.

"Six-turn Exquisite Tower, starting price: 800,000 high-grade spiritual stones, each increase in price shall not be less than 30,000, bidding time limit: 150 interest!"

Wan Tiancheng's voice echoed in the roaring auction hall, and this time the bidding reached an unprecedented intensity. Every monk tried his best just to own this legendary treasure.

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Time flies, and the Wanbao Pavilion auction lasted for three days. Various high-level spiritual objects, spiritual treasures, and spiritual elixirs appeared on the auction stage one after another. Each item aroused the cultivators' enthusiastic pursuit and fierceness. Bid.

In the auction hall, the atmosphere was sometimes suffocatingly tense, and sometimes bursts of cheers and exclamations erupted due to the appearance of a rare treasure.

As the bidding for the last Taoist suppression tool - the Bagua Universe Mirror came to an end, Wan Tiancheng stood up slowly, with a smile of satisfaction and relief on his face. He looked around, his eyes filled with pride for the success of this event.

"Fellow Taoists and seniors, this once-in-a-hundred-year auction of Wanbao Pavilion has been successfully concluded. Thank you for your participation and support. I hope you will get what you want and achieve extraordinary things in your future practice."

After saying that, the formation in the auction hall shone brightly, and the information on the treasures obtained through bidding was quietly recorded in the tokens of all the monks. They stood up one after another, either with pride or a little regret, but all of them had a bright future with hope. With longing and expectation, they left the auction hall one after another, preparing to hand over the spiritual objects with Wanbao Pavilion.

Not long after, Wan Renlang, wearing a gorgeous brocade robe and a warm smile, entered VIP Room No. 1 again.

"Master Li, the several spiritual objects you have photographed this time, the success of this auction are all due to the support of the Taoist weapons you refined!" Wan Renlang handed over a storage ring to Li Mu, with words that With sincere respect and gratitude.

The three Dao weapons that Li Mu was entrusted to refine and the two Dao weapons that he entrusted for auction were a highlight of the auction, attracting the attention and pursuit of many high-level monks and creating a Wanbao Pavilion that has spanned the auction for thousands of years. transaction records.

Hearing this, Li Mu smiled slightly, accepted the storage ring, and waved his hand humbly: "Manager Wan is serious. Wanbao Pavilion's connections and organizational skills are the key to the success of this auction. I am just the icing on the cake."

With that said, Li Mu put his consciousness into the storage ring and confirmed the dozens of high-level spiritual materials inside: Void Spirit Crystal, Mingteng Cloud Gold, Red Flame Golden Tung, Glazed Silver Sand,..., they were all among them. It can be said that participating in this auction has been extremely rewarding.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere suddenly became more harmonious.

Wan Renlang immediately changed the topic and formally entered into the handover matter. He took out a storage ring and said: "Master Li, the two Taoist artifacts, spiritual objects, elixirs, and the three Taoist artifacts you auctioned this time." After deducting the spiritual items you purchased, there is still: 18 million high-grade spiritual stones, all of which are placed in this special storage ring."

With that said, Wan Renlang took out a beautifully carved storage ring and an account book jade slip from his sleeve and handed them to Li Mu for verification.

Li Mu took the storage ring and the account book jade slip and checked them carefully with his spiritual sense. The account book jade slip recorded everything in detail, and every transaction was clear, including the transaction price of the two Taoist soldiers he commissioned to auction, the cost of the spiritual objects he bought, and the commission he deserved as a weapon refiner, without any omissions.

After confirming that everything was correct, Li Mu nodded gently and expressed his appreciation for the rigor and professionalism of Wanbao Pavilion again: "General Manager Wan is indeed meticulous, Li admires him."

"It should be!" Wan Renlang smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Feng Jianzhu and Chen Jianzhu, and took out the storage rings one after another to hand over to the two of them.

The handover process was also smooth and unobstructed. Feng Jianzhu and Chen Jianzhu each took over their own storage rings. After checking with their spiritual sense, they both showed satisfied smiles on their faces. At this auction, they witnessed the emergence of many rare treasures and couldn't help but take down many precious cultivation resources.

"General Manager Wan, this cooperation is really a pleasure. We deeply admire the reputation and efficiency of Wanbao Pavilion." Feng Jianzhu spoke first, his words full of sincerity.

Chen Jianzhu also nodded and agreed: "Yes, General Manager Wan, I hope we can have more such cooperation opportunities in the future."

Upon hearing this, Wan Renlang smiled immediately, knowing what it meant to Wanbao Pavilion to be recognized by the two sword masters of Xuantian Sword Sect.

"Feng Jianzhu, Chen Jianzhu, your satisfaction is the greatest affirmation for us. Wanbao Pavilion has always been committed to providing the best training resources for the majority of cultivators. If you need it, Wanbao Pavilion will go all out." Wan Renlang thanked sincerely.

Soon, after speaking, Wan Renlang personally led the three people out of the VIP room, through the gorgeously decorated corridor, and enthusiastically sent them off.

"Master Li, Feng Jianzhu, Chen Jianzhu, thank you for your presence and support. I look forward to more wonderful cooperation when we meet again next time." Wan Renlang bowed and said goodbye to the three people.

Li Mu, Feng Jianzhu, and Chen Jianzhu nodded their heads lightly, returned the greeting, and then flew up on their swords, their figures turned into black dots, and disappeared in the sky above Wanbao City in a blink of an eye.

At this moment, a series of black shadows from Wanbao City rose into the sky, as if several forces were chasing the three people.

Upon noticing this scene, Wan Renlang sighed helplessly, and then quickly arranged his actions and took action. (End of this chapter)