SPMT : Chapter 107 The Way to Qingyun Immortal Sect

“Miss, we couldn’t find it,” a servant walked up and whispered to Ouyang Mingyue.

 

Ouyang Mingyue sighed and waved her hand, “Then forget it.”

 

“Ouyang Miss, what are you looking for?” Xiao Jingting asked curiously.

 

Ouyang Mingyue shrugged, “I heard there’s an alchemist in Xingcheng who often consigns pills. Initially, he only sold some ordinary pills, but later, he even sold pills that help people break through their bottlenecks. Recently, he sold a batch of Lianhua Pills. This person is very mysterious and probably doesn’t belong to any force yet. I came this time to see if I could recruit him.”

 

Xiao Jingting: “………” Was Ouyang Mingyue talking about him and Xu Muan?

 

“The alchemist can even make Lianhua Pills, so his alchemy skills must be excellent. However, he seems to want to keep his identity hidden, so recruiting him might not be easy,” Ouyang Mingyue said regretfully.

 

Xiao Jingting: “………” Every alchemist is formed by a pile of spiritual herbs, which are not easy to come by. Most alchemists have a powerful force behind them. There are very few alchemists who are on their own. If it weren’t for his jade pendant space allowing him to grow a large number of herbs, his alchemy skills wouldn’t be where they are now.

 

“Are there many people looking for this alchemist?” Xiao Jingting asked.

 

Ouyang Mingyue shook her head, “There weren’t many initially, but since he sold a batch of Lianhua Pills recently, more people have started looking for him.” Lianhua Pills can help people break through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining. Ouyang Mingyue was also tempted, but when she wanted to buy them, the pills were already sold out.

 

Xiao Jingting raised his eyebrows. To gather the spiritual herbs for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, he had to sell a batch of Lianhua Pills. As expected, he was targeted. Fortunately, the pills were already sold, and the spirit stones were in his account. Eight Lianhua Pills sold for 320 spirit stones. Lianhua Pills are indeed valuable.

 

“That alchemist is very cautious. Many people are looking for him, but no one seems to have found him yet,” Ouyang Mingyue said.

 

Xiao Jingting: “……..” Can’t find him? That’s right. If they did, it would be trouble.

 

“Ouyang Miss, do you know how to get to the Qingyun Immortal Sect?” Xiao Jingting changed the topic.

 

Ouyang Mingyue looked at Xiao Jingting, “Do you want to go to the Qingyun Immortal Sect?”

 

Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes! Xiao Fan went to the Qingyun Immortal Sect. I’m a bit worried and want to check on him.”

 

“You don’t have to worry. I received news from the Ouyang family that Xiao Fan was noticed by a Golden Core cultivator in the sect and is doing well,” Ouyang Mingyue said.

 

Hearing Ouyang Mingyue’s words, Xiao Jingting breathed a sigh of relief, “That’s good, but I still want to see him.”

 

Ouyang Mingyue thought for a moment, “It’s possible to go.”

 

Xiao Jingting, a bit excited, asked, “How? I knew you would have a way.”

 

“Qingyun Immortal Sect has trading ships between them and the Barbarian Continent. If you can pay, these ships can take you to Qingyun Immortal Sect.”

 

“The Barbarian Continent is poor in resources, so the ships don’t travel frequently, usually once every two to three years. The last time was two months ago, and they’ve already left. If you want to take the ship, you’ll have to wait another two or three years.”

 

“The cost of the ship is not cheap. This time, it was 1,000 spirit stones per person. How many people are you planning to take?”

 

Xiao Jingting’s eyes widened, “That expensive?” He had only 500 spirit stones on him.

 

Ouyang Mingyue nodded, “Yes. From the Barbarian Continent to Yunzhou, where Qingyun Immortal Sect is, you have to cross the Muxue Sea, which takes two months. You may encounter various sea monsters. For safety, the caravan hires Golden Core cultivators as escorts. Think about it; the price is not unreasonable.”

 

Xiao Jingting forced a smile. It was reasonable, but he didn’t have enough spirit stones. Fortunately, the ship only travels once every two or three years, so he has time to earn the spirit stones. The urgent task is to reach Foundation Establishment first. With improved cultivation, earning money will be easier.

 

“Ouyang Miss, if a ship comes, can you inform me?” Xiao Jingting asked.

 

Ouyang Mingyue nodded, “Of course. By the way, the Ouyang family occasionally communicates with Qingyun Immortal Sect. If you have any messages, I can deliver them for you.”

 

Ouyang Mingyue thought to herself: Xiao Fan was taken as a close disciple by a Golden Core cultivator as soon as he entered the sect, while Jin Yue’s performance was average. Qingyun Immortal Sect is competitive and chaotic with factions. However, because of Xiao Fan’s friendship, Jin Yue is doing well. Ouyang Mingyue had to admire her sister’s foresight in recognizing Xiao Fan’s potential early on.

 

“Thank you, Ouyang Miss,” Xu Muan, who had been silent, couldn’t contain his excitement when Ouyang Mingyue mentioned Xiao Fan.

 

Ouyang Mingyue smiled, “You’re welcome.”

 

“Xiao Shao, have you decided to go to Yunzhou?” Ouyang Mingyue asked.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded solemnly, “Yes.”

 

“Yunzhou is rich in resources, but I heard the land is divided among major forces. Life is not easy for cultivators from the Barbarian Continent,” Ouyang Mingyue reminded.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded, “Thank you for the advice.”

 

…

 

“Miss, the auction is about to start,” a servant informed Ouyang Mingyue.

 

Ouyang Mingyue turned to Xiao Jingting and Xu Muan, “Gentlemen, I’ll head in first.”

 

Xiao Jingting nodded, “Please go ahead.”

 

Xu Muan looked at Ouyang Mingyue’s departing figure and then at Xiao Jingting, “Shall we go in too?”

 

Xiao Jingting nodded, “Okay.”

 

The private rooms upstairs were occupied by Foundation Establishment cultivators. Xiao Jingting and Xu Muan found a seat downstairs.

 

Xiao Jingting’s eyes lit up as he looked at the auction platform, “The auction house is really wealthy!”

 

Xu Muan nodded, “Yes.” The auction platform was decorated with many spirit stones and luminous pearls, shining brilliantly and looking luxurious. The auction house was not afraid of being robbed.

 

Xiao Xiaojin, holding a milk bottle in one hand, reached out with his little claw, seemingly wanting to grab the spirit stones on the platform.

 

Xiao Xiaodong half-supported Xiao Xiaojin, carefully wiping his milk mustache.

 

“Welcome to this auction. I am Wei Xuan,” a graceful female cultivator appeared. She was dressed in luxurious robes, her figure curvy, drawing gasps from the audience.

 

Xu Muan frowned, “Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

 

Xiao Jingting blinked. The auction house indeed had clout, having a Foundation Establishment cultivator as the auctioneer.

 

“Without further ado, let’s start with the first item, a Foundation Establishment Pill. You all know its value. The starting bid is 300 spirit stones.”

 

“Four hundred.”

 

“Five hundred.”

 

…

 

“Eight hundred eighty.”

 

“One thousand.”

 

…

 

Xiao Jingting swallowed, “So much.”

 

Xu Muan smiled, “It’s not surprising.”

 

Some cultivators close to the end of their lifespan would do anything for a Foundation Establishment Pill. Some families would spend everything to cultivate a Foundation Establishment expert. For forces like the Ouyang family, having an additional Foundation Establishment cultivator would stabilize their position.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded, “True.” The first Foundation Establishment Pill was finally sold for 1,200 spirit stones.

 

“Next is the Longevity Fruit, which can increase a cultivator’s lifespan by five to ten years.” The female cultivator continued.

 

When the Longevity Fruit appeared, the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the private rooms started bidding. Items that extend lifespan are rare and sought after, even by Foundation Establishment cultivators. The Longevity Fruit was finally sold for 380 spirit stones.

 

Xiao Jingting swallowed hard.

 

Xiao Xiaodong tilted his head at Xiao Jingting, “Dad, you’re very nervous.”

 

Xiao Jingting wiped the sweat from his forehead, “Not really.”

 

“But your hand is shaking,” Xiao Xiaodong pointed out.

 

Xiao Jingting pressed his left hand on his right, thinking, this kid is too observant.

 

“The things here are really expensive,” Xiao Jingting murmured.

 

Damn it, he thought he was wealthy with over 300 spirit stones, but he realized he was still poor.

 

Xiao Xiaodong comforted him, “Dad, don’t worry. The opening items are always expensive. The middle items will be cheaper.”

 

Xiao Jingting forced a smile, “I hope so.”

 

The auction continued with some magical items and pills, whose value decreased compared to the initial items.

 

“Next, we have two Lianhua Pills, starting at 50 spirit stones.”

 

Xiao Jingting’s eyes widened. The auction house was auctioning Lianhua Pills. He sold his for 40

 

 spirit stones each at a consignment place, and they were quickly sold out. He suspected the auction house was now auctioning those pills.

 

“One hundred.”

 

“One hundred twenty.”

 

“One hundred fifty.”

 

“Two hundred.”

 

…

 

The two Lianhua Pills sold for 200 spirit stones.

 

Xiao Xiaodong blinked at Xiao Jingting.

 

Although Xiao Xiaodong didn’t say anything, his eyes clearly conveyed, “You sold them too cheaply.”

 

Xiao Jingting rubbed his nose, feeling embarrassed. Once he reaches Foundation Establishment, he won’t have to hide so much.

 

If his identity as an alchemist is exposed now, many would be interested in his source of materials. Even if they don’t suspect his source, they might control him to make pills continuously. He didn’t want to be anyone’s laborer.

 

“Goldleaf Grass, starting at 10 spirit stones.”

 

Xiao Jingting’s spirits lifted. Goldleaf Grass, a key herb for refining Foundation Establishment Pills. He controlled his excitement and joined the bidding.

 

The price of Goldleaf Grass didn’t rise much. Although there were bids, it wasn’t intense. Goldleaf Grass and Longevity Fruit are different. Longevity Fruit can be directly consumed, while Goldleaf Grass needs to be refined into pills, which requires an alchemist. The success rate isn’t guaranteed, and the cost of an alchemist is high. Xiao Jingting bought Goldleaf Grass for 45 spirit stones.

 

After acquiring the Goldleaf Grass, Xiao Jingting spent another 80 spirit stones to buy the Golden Lantern Fruit, finally gathering all the necessary herbs for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

 

There were many good items at the auction, but Xiao Jingting only watched the rest.

 

He still had some spirit stones, but he needed to save them to cultivate the herbs for the Foundation Establishment Pill, so he didn’t spend recklessly.

 

After the auction, the participants gradually left.