Chapter 490 - 287: Secrets of Core Formation, Laying the Groundwork in Advance

Chapter 490: Chapter 287: Secrets of Core Formation, Laying the Groundwork in Advance

The auction officially began as an elderly man in fine robes stepped onto the stage.

More than half a day quickly passed, yet Lin Changheng hadn’t made a single bid. He leaned back in his spacious chair, feigning sleep, but every word from the elderly man in fine robes registered clearly in his ears.

His needs at the moment were quite wide-ranging.

First, he needed the main and supplementary Medicinal Materials—and even leftover Roots—for the two types of Elixirs required to break through to the Core Formation realm: the Returning to Truth Core and the Dust-Reduction Pill.

Second, he needed the key primary Material for a Magical Treasure Embryo, the Centennial Warm Jade, along with high-quality Tier Three Materials to enhance its power and add special properties, which could be incorporated into the refining process.

Third, he sought a high-quality Tier Two Upper Grade Pill Formula and its corresponding Medicinal Materials to advance his Fire Technique Cultivation. This would help him further accelerate his cultivation progress and lay the groundwork for the future.

Lin Changheng had no shortage of Fire Element Pill Formulas and Elixirs for the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, as various Pill Seeking Cultivators delivered them right to his door.

However, related Pill Formulas and Elixirs for the Late Stage Foundation Establishment were far scarcer. This also indicated that the number of Cultivators at this stage was significantly smaller, and those who reached it generally had established long-term relationships with specific Pill Masters.

Lin Changheng was not satisfied with the Pill Formulas he currently possessed. He could make do with them after his breakthrough, but since he had the opportunity now, collecting some better ones in advance was a good idea.

Fourth, he would continue to collect Materials for two special Tier Two Elixirs: the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Youthful Appearance Pill. Whether sold for a high price or used to gain favors, they were both exceptionally useful tools!

Additionally, he was looking for Tier Two Upper Grade or higher Alchemy Dao Inheritances, as well as a Tier Two Lower Grade Array Inheritance!

These were for his own benefit, especially the latter. Lin Changheng’s current attainments in the Array Dao were already touching the Masterpiece realm for its tier, giving him the theoretical potential to advance to the Tier Two Array Dao. However, he was still some distance from a true breakthrough. Lin Changheng needed to compare multiple Inheritances to aid his progress and provide inspiration.

This was a method proven by his progress in the Alchemy Dao, and applying it here seemed just as viable.

As for the Tier Two Middle and Upper Grade Puppet Dao Inheritances, Lin Changheng was collecting them for Yan Mingyi.

Compared to Mo Zhaoli and Tantai Feiyue, she went out far less often. In fact, she was always the one staying behind, looking after their residence and the Spirit Beasts.

Naturally, Lin Changheng felt a particular sense of responsibility for her and made sure to look out for her interests.

...

Suddenly, Lin Changheng sat bolt upright.

He had just caught wind of something relevant.

An Inheritance!

Sure enough, the auctioneer presented several Hundred Arts Inheritances, most of which were Tier Two.

Among them were a Tier Two Lower Grade Array Dao Inheritance and a Tier Two Middle Grade Puppet Dao Inheritance—exactly what Lin Changheng was looking for.

There was also a Tier One Upper Grade Inheritance called the "Astronomy Skill."

It was mixed in among all the Tier Two Hundred Arts Inheritances.

Lin Changheng had clear goals and focused his attention primarily on the Array Dao and Puppet Dao Inheritances.

After a round of bidding, Lin Changheng made his move decisively.

He won them for nearly twelve thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones.

A few others had tried to compete, but they quickly backed down when they realized the bid was coming from one of the Celestial Pavilions on the highest floor. That, combined with the fact that Lin Changheng’s voice was calm and steady while his bid increases were swift and aggressive, was enough to scare many people off.

As for the "Astronomy Skill," Lin Changheng wasn’t sure what it was for, but he made a bid out of curiosity. However, he was quickly outbid by a Cultivator from another one of the Celestial Pavilions.

After a few attempts, he found the other party to be incredibly determined. The price continued to soar, nearing the cost of a Tier Two Skill, and Lin Changheng ultimately decided to give up.

He had no desire to be a sucker and overpay.

He remained perfectly calm.

But the next item to be auctioned did make Lin Changheng’s heart stir with excitement.

And as the elderly man in fine robes finished his announcement, the entire hall fell into an abrupt silence.