Chapter 828 - 386: Reunion with an Old Friend, the Auction House (Super - )

Chapter 828: Chapter 386: Reunion with an Old Friend, the Auction House (Super Chapter)

For someone like Lin Chang’an, who possesses late-stage Core Formation cultivation and is renowned as a Sword Cultivator, the Sixth Elder was naturally quite satisfied.

Upon hearing the praise from the Sixth Elder, Lin Chang’an humbly cupped his hands and replied:

"It is all thanks to the elixirs bestowed by the Sixth Elder. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have broken through to the late stage of Core Formation so quickly."

The last time he came to Sea Abyss City, his purpose was clear. At this stage of cultivation, sincerity is much better than falsehood.

Even greed, if you must, should be sincere greed.

"Not bad. Since you’re here, I’ll entrust this Secret Realm Fragment to you, saving me the trouble of giving it to you later."

With a wave of his hand, a fragment shimmering with spiritual light slowly landed in Lin Chang’an’s hand as the Sixth Elder nodded indifferently and said:

"When the Secret Realm is opened, gather at the Star Sea area. Elder Lu and I, along with the Grand Elder, will personally lead you to participate in the Secret Realm."

"Thank you, Sixth Elder."

This time, upon coming here, he had to pay respects to this influential figure.

Regardless of whether there were benefits, he certainly wouldn’t lose anything.

"Since you’re here, there will be an internal auction at the Treasure Light Pavilion soon. All the attending are cultivators from the great powers allied to Bihai Palace. If you have the time, you should take a look."

With another casual wave, a beautiful fire-red jade token inscribed with the character ’six’ appeared in Lin Chang’an’s hand.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an was overjoyed. Indeed, it’s never too much to pay someone a compliment.

The slight seepage of benefits from the Nascent Soul Cultivator’s fingers was enough to satisfy him greatly.

Lin Chang’an gratefully flattered once more.

This high-level auction within Bihai Palace was something he had heard of before. It was attended solely by cultivators from Bihai Palace and its subordinate forces.

Especially recently, with the tumultuous situation outside, news had already spread like wildfire about the high-level treasures appearing at the Treasure Light Pavilion’s internal auction.

Although the outside cultivators knew this was a blatant open strategy by Bihai Palace, the allure of benefits was irresistible, and there were still those willing to pledge allegiance.

...

After leaving the Sixth Elder’s cave abode, Lin Chang’an, accompanied by his Sword Servant, made his way through the mountains surrounding Sea Abyss City.

"Master, the spiritual energy here is so abundant."

Even the usually quiet Sword Servant, as they passed over layer upon layer of mountains, couldn’t help but express admiration.

"This area is rented out by Core Formation cultivators belonging to Bihai Palace or its subordinates. External cultivators can only rent below the thirtieth layer."

Lin Chang’an calmly explained as they made their way to the thirty-ninth layer of the mountains.

"That Hu really knows how to enjoy himself."

Seeing the scenery here, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his eye.

The sea of clouds rolled and flowed beneath their feet, dyed a dreamy purple by the setting sun, with light and shadow shifting in a myriad of forms.

In the mountain valley, all sorts of exotic flowers and herbs bloomed, and spirit birds and cranes soared.

At this moment, Lin Chang’an finally understood the saying, "You’re afraid your fellow cultivator will live poorly, but also afraid they’ll live too well."

Previously, he always felt Hu Jin, this old fellow, despite being well-treated in the Law Enforcement Hall, was in a relatively dangerous situation.

But now, having seen this place, he immediately dismissed his previous thoughts.

Each mountain layer in Sea Abyss City is vast, housing an unknown number of cultivators.

After Lin Chang’an activated his Sound Transmission Talisman, a cave abode’s restrictions soon opened, and a familiar laughter echoed forth.

"Hey Old Lin, so you’ve finally emerged. I thought you were trying to avoid chipping in."

As the loud laughter echoed, Hu Jin appeared, dazzling in a pale gold Dharma Robe.

In the next moment, he stepped forward to give Lin Chang’an a hearty embrace, followed by a big laugh:

"But it’s alright. I knew you, Old Lin, with your personality, wouldn’t let a friend suffer a loss. Coming all this way, I presume you’re here to make up for this grand gift."

"It’s nothing much. Fairy Ni Chang from the Profound Sound Pavilion has already contributed a generous gift on your behalf. I, Old Hu, am not short of Spirit Stones right now."

Seeing Hu Jin’s jesting manner, Lin Chang’an was speechless for a moment, but then raised an eyebrow and teased back:

"Oh, is that so? So, Mr. Ni Chang has already covered this generous gift for me. Looks like I should pocket this gift then."

"No! Don’t!"

Hu Jin, who had been putting on airs just now, couldn’t hold the act anymore. He widened his eyes and waved his hands repeatedly:

"Old Lin, I, Old Hu, can’t compete with you. Back then, when you opened a black market in Celestial Profound City, and then you did the same again in Sea Abyss City.

The business on Bibo Island, and mining with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance together, I’ve been envious for a while. Others might not know, but don’t I know how profitable this black market is?"

As they joked and laughed, they entered Hu Jin’s cave abode.

One must say, Bihai Palace is truly generous to its own people. The spiritual energy in this cave abode is already two or three times more abundant than that on Bibo Island.

Plus, with the advantageous geographical surroundings, it makes it even more suitable for cultivating Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruit, all within the safe confines of Sea Abyss City.

Lin Chang’an also met Old Hu’s Dao Companion, a sweet-looking female cultivator at the middle stage of Core Formation.

"Greetings, sister-in-law."

"Back when he was in the Law Enforcement Hall, Brother Hu always talked about you, his close friend. Meeting you today, you really are as he described, no wonder you could enchant even Fairy Ni Chang."

This sweet-looking sister-in-law teased with a smile, showing neither distance nor superiority.

Finally, inside the cave abode, a set of the finest Spirit Wine was laid out, as Hu Jin laughed heartily and sat down to chat with Lin Chang’an, while the Sword Servant was taken by the sister-in-law to another elegant room to get acquainted.

...

After three rounds of drinks, the sky was filled with stars.

In the pavilion, Hu Jin placed a few more plates of pastries and two pots of fine Spirit Wine.