I Cultivate Immortality With Scientific Thinking

Chapter 35: Foundation Building Secret Technique

"I believe everyone has heard of it. In order to improve the success rate of Foundation Building, previous cultivators not only invented the miraculous Foundation Building Pill, but also created various secret techniques to assist in Foundation Building."

"...And next, the last item we will auction is a Foundation Building secret technique obtained from a previous cultivator's Cave Mansion - the Spirit Blood Foundation Building Technique!"

A stone thrown into the water causes a thousand ripples. At this moment, whether it was the private rooms or the cultivators in the venue, their expressions changed, revealing an incredulous look. Even Lin Chen couldn't help but have a momentary change in his gaze.

Lin Chen naturally understood what the Foundation Building secret technique represented. Once in possession of it, a force could continuously cultivate Foundation Building cultivators. Although it might be troublesome and have potential risks, in terms of value, it was probably second only to the formula for the Foundation Building Pill!

If it was only the sale of hundred-year jade marrow or immortal foundation fruits, although it violated the surface rules, as long as it was concealed enough or the force was powerful enough, with minimal sales, even the higher-ups would turn a blind eye. After all, a Foundation Building Stage cultivator would not affect the overall situation.

But this Foundation Building secret technique was different. It could continuously cultivate Foundation Building Stage cultivators, thus tearing open a gap in the blockade of the three major forces in Lingnan. This was absolutely unacceptable for the Azure Cloud Sect.

Once this news spread, it was feared that not only the cultivator who bought the Foundation Building secret technique would be pursued by the Azure Cloud Sect's Law Enforcement Hall, even this auction would be shut down!

Compared to the fiery and greedy gazes of the crowd, Lin Chen's expression darkened.

He naturally had no interest in this Foundation Building secret technique. After all, he could create it himself, so why would he need someone else's?

Moreover, even if he obtained this Foundation Building secret technique, it would not bring him much benefit. Instead, it would cause him a lot of trouble.

Because the Azure Cloud Sect would definitely investigate this matter thoroughly!

"Damn it! Did I not check the almanac before going out recently? I just wanted the hundred-year jade marrow, why did I encounter this kind of thing!"

Lin Chen's expression became increasingly worried. As cautious as he was, even if he was curious about the Foundation Building Stage secret technique, he would not step into this muddy water. After all, the risks involved far outweighed the benefits!

But now, he had no choice but to be caught in this whirlpool!

"This Foundation Building secret technique absolutely cannot be touched. If I touch it, I will bring about big trouble."

"At the same time, I have to be careful not to leave anything behind at the auction that others can trace, and try to get rid of this mess..."

(Note: The translation provided is a direct translation of the Chinese text. Some sentences may not flow smoothly in English, but the aim is to maintain accuracy and faithfulness to the original text.)

Just as everyone's gaze was fixed on the jade slip in Zhao Ming's hand, Lin Chen was constantly planning his next move in his mind, avoiding getting involved in this muddy water.

Meanwhile, inside the private room, the cultivator who had previously auctioned off the hundred-year-old jade suet stood up excitedly, his face flushed: "Foundation Building secret technique, it's actually a Foundation Building secret technique! The Chen family is saved!"

Originally, he was worried that the hundred-year-old jade suet would only assist in breaking through the physical realm of Foundation Building, and it might not necessarily be successful. So he couldn't help but worry. But who would have thought that the finale treasure of this auction would actually be a Foundation Building secret technique!

"Uncle, this Foundation Building secret technique is strictly prohibited by the Azure Cloud Sect. Once we obtain it, will there be any..."

Behind him, a crisp voice sounded, sounding like a young boy.

"So what?" Mentioning the Azure Cloud Sect, the person called Uncle's face immediately turned gloomy. "The Azure Cloud Sect has gone too far in bullying us. Sooner or later, our Chen family will have no way out under their control! If it weren't for the Azure Cloud Sect repeatedly conscripting the Foundation Building cultivators of our Chen family, represented by our ancestor, we wouldn't have ended up like this!"

In his opinion, their ancestor was an exceptionally talented individual, even with the potential to reach the Gold Core stage.

If it weren't for the Azure Cloud Sect forcibly conscripting their ancestor to the battlefield, damaging his foundation and causing premature death, how could it have led to the interruption of their Chen family's rise?

Not to mention, the Azure Cloud Sect continuously drawing away cultivators from the Chen family to the frontlines, resulting in heavy losses. Now, they have reached a point where they are in dire straits.

"We must obtain this Foundation Building secret technique. With it, the Chen family can prosper once again! In any case, the situation can't get any worse. We can take a risk. Even if we obtain it, we can escape as a whole clan. After all, under the Azure Cloud Sect, it's only a matter of time before we die!" Uncle made up his mind decisively.

The young boy behind him remained silent and did not dissuade him. After all, Uncle was right. The other two major families in Cloud Mountain County were constantly eyeing the Chen family's wealth, wanting to swallow it up.

Moreover, due to the pressure on the frontlines and the fact that the Chen family almost gave birth to a Gold Core Perfected Being, the Azure Cloud Sect has been suppressing and drawing away cultivators from the Chen family, causing their situation to be precarious. Even if they had one more Foundation Building cultivator, it would be of no use.

In another private room, the young cultivator who had previously tried to buy the hundred-year-old jade suet and wanted to show off his identity was shocked by the scene on the stage. He quickly turned around and called out, "Senior Brother, this..."

The cultivator called Senior Brother was also stunned for a while before he regained his senses. He fell silent for a moment and muttered, "What does the Independent Cultivator Alliance mean?"

"Senior Brother, what should we do now?"

"Let's go!" The cultivator in the green robe stood up without hesitation and walked towards the door.

He knew very well that the most crucial thing now was not to buy the Foundation Building secret technique, but to inform the Foundation Building elders in the market as quickly as possible, informing them of all the information and letting them take charge of the situation.

As a cultivator with a high-level background in a sect, he naturally knew that this auction was under the jurisdiction of the East Sea Independent Cultivator Alliance, one of the three major forces in Lingnan.

And the sealing of the Foundation Building secret technique was originally a rule jointly formulated by the three major forces. However, the other party has unilaterally broken it and taken action against the Azure Cloud Sect. The implications behind this are far more important than the Foundation Building secret technique itself!

"To break the rules and take action in the territory of my Azure Cloud Sect... What does this mean? Could it be that the Independent Cultivator Alliance has joined forces with the Dark Yin Sect? Although it is unlikely, if that's the case..."

Thinking of this, the cultivator in the blue robe couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted.

After all, even though the spread of the Foundation Building secret technique is serious, it only threatens the rule of the Azure Cloud Sect's vast territory. But if the other two major forces join forces, it would be more than just a threat to their rule, but a true disaster!

However, before he could even step out of the door, someone directly blocked his way, and a spiritual sense at the Foundation Building Stage descended to seal the area.

"What does the Independent Cultivator Alliance mean? Are they planning to go to war with our Azure Cloud Sect?!"

Seeing this, the cultivator in the blue robe's expression froze, and without hesitation, he took out a talisman emitting a faint blue light from his storage bag and shouted in a stern voice.

Although this couldn't threaten the other party, it at least showed his attitude. After all, when facing other forces outside, he represented the face of the Azure Cloud Sect and couldn't just be submissive!

He may be a second-generation immortal, but in critical moments, he also had the responsibility and courage that he should have!

"Fellow Daoist, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean that. It's just that until the auction is over, no one is allowed to leave. This is the rule here, so please don't make it difficult for me." An old voice echoed in the room.

After hearing this, the cultivator in the blue robe's face changed unpredictably. After a standoff for a while, he finally returned to his original position and sat down.

"Senior Brother, what should we do now?"

"Junior Brother Mo, here are some spirit stones. Try to bid for this Foundation Building secret technique. If it doesn't work, then we'll have to take action!"

Seeing the cold light in the eyes of the cultivator in the blue robe, Junior Brother Mo's heart trembled, and he quickly agreed.

In the hall, not far from Lin Chen, the cultivator who had successfully bid for the Immortal Foundation Fruit couldn't help but feel excited.

"My aptitude is only Five Spiritual Roots. Even if I can use the Immortal Foundation Fruit to mature, the success rate is still not high. If I can obtain the Foundation Building secret technique..."

After further consideration, he finally gritted his teeth and decided to obtain it.

After all, he only had Five Spiritual Roots. Even if he had the Immortal Foundation Fruit, the success rate of breaking through to the Foundation Building Stage was less than thirty percent. He didn't have the pill formula for Foundation Building Pills, so he didn't want to miss any methods that could increase the success rate of Foundation Building.

Underneath the stage, there was a surge of hidden currents, while on the stage, Zhao Ming slammed the table with a hammer and loudly declared, "The auction for the Blood Spirit Foundation Building Technique officially begins. The starting price is 7,000 spirit stones! There is no limit to the bidding range!"

"7,500 spirit stones!" The two members of the Chen family immediately raised the bid. They carried most of the Chen family's wealth with them, originally intending to bid for the last Second-Grade Spirit Beast. But since the plan had changed, it didn't matter. The Foundation Building secret technique was more important.

"8,000!" Junior Brother Mo from the Azure Cloud Sect boldly made a bid.

"9,000!" The people in the hall had originally intended to watch, but unexpectedly, a bidding voice suddenly sounded beside them. They looked over in surprise because it was the cultivator who had just successfully bid for the Immortal Foundation Fruit.

"Hmph, 9,500!"

"10,000!"

"10,200!"

...

In the end, this transaction was bought by the black-robed cultivator in the hall for a price of 21,000 spirit stones.

As this Foundation Building secret technique was sold, the auction slowly came to an end.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for coming to support. This auction is now over. See you next time!"

"Please leave the venue in an orderly manner."

Zhao Ming's face was full of smiles, and it seemed that he was very satisfied with the price at which the auction was concluded. The profit should be considerable.

He clasped his fists towards everyone and said with a smile.

As he finished speaking, the closed doors around slowly opened, and the attending cultivators began to disperse. There were two black-clothed individuals on both sides of the doors maintaining order.

The people present left the venue in an orderly manner without saying a word, as if nothing had happened. But no matter who it was, they all knew that the real storm had just begun.

(End of this chapter)