Chapter 522 - 683 :

A pressure suddenly appeared, covering the entire auction venue.

"The Jianyi family is under the protection of my Firecloud Valley. I would like to see whether they have the guts to come!" Firecloud Perfected One snorted coldly. "Do not end up dying yourself and dragging your clan into destruction!"

"It is Firecloud Perfected One!"

"The Jianyi family actually invited him here today!"

"Rumor has it that Firecloud Perfected One dotes greatly on that female disciple of the Jianyi family. Now it seems that is indeed true."

No one present dared threaten them any further, afraid that Firecloud Perfected One would slap them to death with one palm!

"The Qinghua Pill auction begins. Is there anyone who wishes to trade for it?"

No few people sighed slightly, revealing helpless expressions.

Among the Yuan, Hua, and Fang families of Yunxi Town, the Hua family's situation was the most awkward. They relied only on Hua Qingxue's relationship with the Azure Wood Sect Great Elder to maintain their position.

The Yuan family and Fang family seemed to have exchanges of benefits with the Jiaocang Sect and Qingcang Sect.

Moreover, they had disciples who had entered the tutelage of Golden Core elders.

As long as that Golden Core elder did not fall, the Yuan family and Fang family would likely be able to remain stationed in Yunxi Town without issue.

"Damn it, it just had to require the pill formula too!" The Hua Family Head secretly gritted his teeth. He knew Hua Qingxue had a treasured Spirit Nourishing Pill. It had been gifted by the Azure Wood Sect Great Elder.

As for the pill formula, although it could not be considered a supreme treasure, it ultimately belonged to the Azure Wood Sect. How could Foundation Establishment aristocratic families like theirs trade for it?

Rumor had it that Jiaocang and Qingcang had both once traded for it, but both were refused.

There might be the factor of the three sects being competitors, but without doubt, this pill formula was indeed quite valuable.

After several dozen breaths,

"The final ten breaths. Is there anyone who wishes to trade for the Qinghua Pill?"

"Ten, nine, eight, seven... three, two..."

"This pill, this old man wants it."

Suddenly, a gust of clear wind swept over, and a gray-robed figure appeared at the entrance of the auction venue, wearing a mask.

The aura of this mask was obscure, making it difficult for others to investigate his appearance and cultivation.

Then he said again, "This matter, this old man wants to discuss with the person behind your trading company."

"This..." The host hesitated slightly.

Suddenly, Wentian's voice entered his mind. "Agree. Have him come to the Heaven-grade private room."

"Our owner has agreed to this matter. Esteemed guest, please go to the Heaven-grade private room to discuss. As for this auction, it ends here.

"Everyone, welcome to come again three years from now!"

Although the gray-robed person's realm could not be investigated, there was a certain probability he was a Golden Core cultivator. Who would dare provoke him casually?

Everyone left one after another.

The gray-robed person entered the Heaven-grade private room and saw Firecloud Perfected One and Jianyi Deling inside. He cupped his fists slightly toward them.

Afterward, Wentian walked in, smiled faintly, and cupped his fists. "Daoist, apologies for making you wait."

He opened his palm. In his palm was the porcelain bottle containing the Qinghua Pill.

"This is the Qinghua Pill. What about Daoist's trade items?"

"The Spirit Nourishing Pill and formula are not on me for the moment. I ask Daoist Jianyi to first hand the Qinghua Pill to this old man. This old man can guarantee that within half a month, I will deliver them."

Wentian frowned. "Could it be that Daoist wishes to exchange empty words for the Qinghua Pill?"

"Daoist hiding your head and showing only your tail makes it very hard for this Jianyi to trust your character. Moreover, how can you prove that you have the Spirit Nourishing Pill and formula in your hands?

"As far as this Jianyi knows, these two things are only held by the Azure Wood Sect and Tiancang Sect.

"Is Daoist someone from the Azure Wood Sect or the Tiancang Sect?

"The Spirit Nourishing Pill formula should only possibly be obtained by those at least at the Golden Core elder level."

"No, Daoist Jianyi has guessed incorrectly. Have you heard of the Chen family of the Azure Wood Sect?" the gray-robed person said.

Wentian shook his head.

Firecloud Perfected One suddenly spoke. "This old man has heard of them. The Spirit Nourishing Pill formula was brought out by a Chen family disciple more than two hundred years ago.

"That person later became a Golden Core, but died while traveling outside.

"This old man is not wrong, yes?"

"What Senior said is correct. Junior is indeed a member of the Chen family. An elder in the family requires a lifespan extension pill. After hearing that a pill had appeared in the Jianyi Auction House, I hurriedly came over."

"In that case, Daoist Chen can go back first to fetch them, then come trade later. It would not be too late, yes?"

"My elder's lifespan limit is within these few days. I hope Daoist Jianyi can agree. My Chen family will definitely remember this kindness."

While Wentian hesitated, Firecloud Perfected One transmitted, "There is no harm in agreeing. The Chen family can be considered upright and will not go back on their word. Moreover, if this old man's guess is not wrong, that elder should be Chen Changge.

"When this person was young, he was as famous as the Azure Wood Sect Great Elder. Rumor has it he had Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude.

"Unfortunately, he was young and proud and insisted on walking the path of divine ability Core Formation, wasting his years for nothing. Now it seems he has finally awakened.

"If Chen Changge obtains your Qinghua Pill and successfully forms his core within thirty years, then he will owe you an enormous favor. Having another Golden Core aristocratic family on good terms with you only benefits your Jianyi family."

"Many thanks for your guidance, Senior." Wentian said, "In that case, this pill will be paid in advance to Daoist Chen. Within half a month, your Chen family will deliver the Spirit Nourishing Pill and its formula."

"Many thanks, Daoist Jianyi! My Chen family will definitely remember this favor!"

The Chen cultivator took the porcelain bottle and was about to leave. Wentian raised his hand and said, "Wait. If Daoist Chen leaves now, I fear it will be difficult to safely bring this pill back to the Chen family.

"Some cultivators approaching the end of Foundation Establishment lifespan are extremely mad. Even if they cannot see your true realm, they may still wish to take the risk and gamble once."

He turned his head and looked at Firecloud Perfected One. "I will trouble Senior to send him off."

Firecloud Perfected One was slightly stunned. This Wentian truly was not polite, actually ordering him around now.

He sighed slightly. "Forget it. On account of my disciple, this old man will escort you. Disciple, wait here for Master to return."

"Yes, Master."

Afterward, Firecloud Perfected One and the Chen cultivator left.

Jianyi Deling told Wentian that Firecloud Perfected One had obtained a Tiancang Secret Realm quota for her from the Qingcang Sect Great Elder.

"This is a good thing." Wentian smiled slightly. As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and another porcelain bottle appeared.

"Inside is a high-grade Chongxu Pill. You have now reached the late stage of the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. If you cultivate wholeheartedly in Firecloud Valley's abundant spiritual energy environment, touching the final bottleneck within three or four months will not be difficult.

"This pill can help you smoothly reach Foundation Establishment completion and save no small amount of time."

"Many thanks, Grandfather."

A short while later,

Jianyi Deling suddenly sighed with emotion. "I wonder how the family is doing? Xiaoyao's cultivation speed has always been a level faster than mine, so he should have reached Foundation Establishment completion too, right?

"Grandfather, how much new population do you think our Jianyi family has gained in these years?

"With our Jianyi family's current position in Great Wei, unless the Cao clan, Sima clan, and others openly break ties, we should be able to develop without restraint."

Wentian smiled faintly. "Our Jianyi family has already developed to the sixth generation."

"Wenjing has children too?"