Chapter 816 - 369: Li Chang’an’s Choice, Zi Xia True Monarch Apologizes

However, the Core Tokens discovered so far were few and far between.

Luo Qiantong informed him, "Uncle Li, in three days, there will be a small auction in White Cloud Immortal City. According to my sources, the finale item of that auction is a Core Disciple Token."

"Alright, I understand!" Li Chang’an tossed out a reward as usual. Naturally, he had to get his hands on this Core Disciple Token.

Whether or not the Hundred Weapons Sect contained a Tier Four Artifact Refining Inheritance, he had to go see for himself.

"I’ll try my luck," Li Chang’an thought. His luck had always been quite good.

Besides, based on current discoveries, it was highly probable that a Tier Four Artifact Refining Inheritance would appear in the core ruins of the Hundred Weapons Sect.

Putting away the information, he assessed Luo Qiantong for a moment. "Qiantong, I see you are not far from the Foundation Establishment Peak. If you lack Core Formation Treasures, feel free to tell me."

"Thank you, Uncle Li!" Luo Qiantong’s face lit up with joy as he thanked him repeatedly.

His intelligence organization had already spread throughout the entire Three Kingdoms Cultivation Immortality Realm. Its scale was particularly astonishing, with even quite a few Golden Core Cultivators having joined. Yet, as the leader of this organization, he only possessed Foundation Establishment Cultivation. Having to rely solely on the puppets Li Chang’an had given him to keep up appearances had always been a heavy burden on his mind. Fortunately, though his aptitude was average, the cultivation resources he acquired were substantial, meaning he was no longer far from reaching the Golden Core stage.

"Cultivate well. I will still need to rely on you to provide more information in the future," Li Chang’an said with a smile, offering a few words of encouragement.

A while later.

He left the Black Market and hurried toward White Cloud Immortal City in the Central Domain.

White Cloud Immortal City was located just outside the Spirit Cloud Mountain Range and was one of the subordinate factions of the Purple Mist Sect.

Back then, Mu Chen of the Vermilion Bird Sect had hosted a banquet in White Cloud Immortal City, inviting him under the guise of an apology. However, his Divination had revealed that the banquet was a trap. If Li Chang’an had attended, he would have been besieged by numerous Holy Sons and Saintesses. Now, the people mentioned in that Divination, such as Gu Yunqi and Cui Baihong, had all become dead souls within his Soul Banner.

Times had changed, and Li Chang’an no longer needed to fear so much.

Before long, White Cloud Immortal City appeared in the distance.

Behind this Immortal City lay the incredibly vast Spirit Cloud Mountain Range, shrouded in mist and clouds all year round. Li Chang’an entered the city and quietly waited for the auction to begin.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

When the first light of dawn broke that morning, Li Chang’an headed to the auction house in the center of the Immortal City.

"This Daoist looks a bit unfamiliar. Could it be that you are not from the Central Domain?" At the entrance of the auction, a very young Golden Core Cultivator cupped his hands in greeting. This person was the son of the City Lord of White Cloud Immortal City, named Xun Haoyu.

Li Chang’an replied casually, "Indeed. I am Lin Fan, a Loose Cultivator from the Western Domain."

"Daoist Lin, your cultivation is extraordinary. As a Golden Core Cultivator, please enter a private box. There is no need for you to sit below with the ordinary cultivators." Xun Haoyu smiled, offering Li Chang’an VIP treatment.

Li Chang’an did not refuse. He calmly entered a private box and waited quietly.

Not long after, the auction officially began.

Naturally, a small auction like this could not compare to those hosted by the Purple Mist Sect. Even the first few items meant to hype up the crowd held little value in Li Chang’an’s eyes.

Soon, the finale item was presented. Luo Qiantong’s intelligence was correct. The finale piece of this auction was exactly an Identity Token of a Core Disciple of the Hundred Weapons Sect.

On the stage, the old man hosting the auction smiled broadly as he introduced the item to the crowd.

"I’m sure everyone is aware of this item’s value. To date, fewer than ten Core Disciple Tokens have surfaced.

"If one can enter the core region of the Hundred Weapons Sect, there is a chance to obtain a Tier Four Treasure, or perhaps even a Tier Four Artifact Refining Inheritance..."

After a round of introductions, the old man announced the starting price. "The starting bid for this item is thirty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones. Each subsequent bid must increase by no less than one thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones."

The moment his voice fell, Li Chang’an’s voice rang out. "One hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones!"

As soon as the price was called, the entire venue went dead silent. Many had been itching for a try, planning to fight over this rare Identity Token. Yet, Li Chang’an’s flat voice acted like a basin of cold water, chilling them to the bone. Even the old man on stage froze for a moment.

Below the stage, Xun Haoyu narrowed his eyes, glancing thoughtfully at Li Chang’an’s private box.

One hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones was already a massive expense for an ordinary Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator. Everyone assumed that no one else would compete with Li Chang’an.

But right at that moment, an aged voice echoed from another private box. "I am Wan Xie. I am willing to buy this token for one hundred and ten thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones. Please give me some face, Daoist."

To dare state his identity meant he naturally had confidence in his own strength. Wan Xie Master was renowned in the Central Domain, standing as a Golden Core Peak powerhouse. Almost all ordinary Golden Core Cultivators would be willing to show him some respect.

But Li Chang’an could not be bothered to indulge him, immediately calling out his bid. "Two hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones!"

"You..." Wan Xie Master seemed somewhat displeased, but he said nothing else and made no further bids. However, the atmosphere throughout the auction grew noticeably heavier.

Soon, the token that served as the finale item was delivered into Li Chang’an’s hands.

The final auction item was a Quasi-Tier Four Treasure. Li Chang’an had no interest in it and left the auction house directly.

Not long after he left, Wan Xie Master won the bid for the last treasure. The auction concluded, and the crowd began to leave one by one.

Wan Xie Master did not leave; instead, he tracked down Xun Haoyu and inquired, "Daoist Xun, what is that person’s name and background? Which way did he go?"

"That person is called Lin Fan. He is a Loose Cultivator from the Western Domain with Early Stage Golden Core Cultivation. Since he obtained the token, he will naturally head toward the Spirit Cloud Mountain Range."