Chapter 568 - 257: Isn’t This Another Kind of Fishing? (2)

What a pity... He killed the Destiny True Venerable, so now he can only enter through traditional asset verification—unless he reveals his identity as the current Dragon Emperor.

It’s worth mentioning that the Celestial Secret Tower’s largest auction held once every decade only verifies assets, not identity.

Whether you’re human or demon, immortal or ghost, Divinity Transformation or Qi Refining.

Even if you’re a mortal, as long as you can present the corresponding assets, you will be allowed in.

This is also why the place is astonishingly large.

However, only the Celestial Character Area provides identity-concealing robes and masks for free, while the subsequent Earth, Profound, Yellow, and Mortal Areas do not.

If needed, you can purchase them separately for the fair price of three Upper-grade Spirit Stones per set.

Many others in the area generally prepare accordingly themselves, unwilling to be the fool, or simply showing their true face openly.

Lu Wenwu sat half-lying there, snacking on the fruits and refreshments, and sipping spirit tea provided by the Celestial Secret Tower after turning off the seat’s concealed measures.

He seemed to be enjoying tea and snacks with his eyes half-closed but was actually eavesdropping on others’ conversations.

Some cultivators came in groups.

High-tier Cultivators can be in seclusion for years with a flick of a finger, leading to rare gatherings between friends.

They seize the chance to gather during the auction, agreeing to sit closely, lower the walls, disable the Concealing Array, and connect their seats, fostering personal connections.

Lu Wenwu found amusement in overhearing their conversations.

Most were about cultivation.

After all, cultivators are still people, not immortals, so their discussions are quite similar to those of working folks on Blue Star.

The difference is that academics and jobs are replaced with cultivation, and luxury cars, assets, and houses replaced by Cave Mansions, Spirit Stones, Magical Artifacts, and Dao partners.

It’s essentially all about striving for life, no major difference there.

Of course, as far as Lu Wenwu is concerned, even if one becomes what’s called an "immortal," the topics of conversation might still be similar to those among cultivators, perhaps just at a higher level.

Discussing how many disciples their sect has developed over the centuries, how many True Demons have been slain, how their Immortal Official rank has elevated, and how much of the Path of Law has been comprehended.

At the end of the day, still human, not that all-transcending immortal.

"This Fellow Daoist, coming here alone without concealing your appearance and not using Concealing Array in this Celestial Secret City’s grand auction, is indeed rare; it must suggest deep cultivation."

While Lu Wenwu was indulging in snacks, a gentle male voice suddenly came.

Lu Wenwu turned to look beside him, only to see a young cultivator dressed like a wealthy gentleman, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting, appearing to be in his twenties.

[Lou Yuwei (A－)]: 64 8000/64 8000

[Cultivation]: Early-stage Nascent Soul

[Current Status]: Curious, Magical Treasure Body Protection, Treasure Armor Protection, Suppression Talisman Body Protection, Spirit Seal Protection...

[Analysis]: Great-grandson of Supreme Elder Lou Tian Sheng from Beast Taming Sect, True Disciple of Beast Taming Sect, currently interested in your actions.

Hmm...

It’s widely known that cultivation civilization has only three realms.

Ant Realm, Friend Realm, Senior Realm.

According to sarcastic netizens, this person should be categorized into the Ant Realm.

Lu Wenwu opened his eyes and curiously regarded the person.

It must be said, this guy is quite affluent!

The defensive measures on his body are far superior to the Foundation Establishment Stage grandson of the Destiny True Venerable.

"I live an upright life and sit properly, so why shouldn’t I dare to show my true face?"

Lu Wenwu instinctively wanted to grab a Golden Core to munch on but realized his homemade Golden Core snack had already been devoured by Mao Mao, the little gluttonous dog during his seclusion. So he had to give up and picked a fist-sized chilled blueberry to eat.

This fruit tree brought out from the dungeon grew larger with ample Spiritual Qi, and Lu Wenwu worried they might grow as large as watermelons in the future, making it inconvenient to eat anytime.

Upon hearing Lu Wenwu’s reply, Lou Yuwei was momentarily surprised and then burst into laughter.

"Fellow Daoist lives generously; I was being petty. I am Lou Yuwei from the Beast Taming Sect, and I previously offended you. Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist."

Laughing, he retrieved a jade-carved wine jug from his Storage Bag and directly moved his seat over, sitting closer to Lu Wenwu.

"A jug of Jade Dew Immortal Brew as an apology; how about it?"

"You sure are an interesting person."

Lu Wenwu chuckled, and the Eye of True Sight had already completed the analysis, including the wine jug.

Jade Dew Immortal Brew is quite renowned in the Cultivation Realm, equating to Blue Star’s Maotai, offering prestige when gifting.

"Unfortunately, I don’t drink wine and can’t stand the taste. I prefer fruit juice over wine."

Lu Wenwu smiled and waved his hand, casually retrieving a large bottle of chilled blueberry juice and two cups from his personal backpack.

"Care to try?"

With a casual gesture, the blueberry juice jumped by itself into the white jade cup, forming a layer of frost around it.

"Impressive technique, Fellow Daoist."

Lou Yuwei didn’t know that the personal backpack could preserve freshness with time stopped, only assuming Lu Wenwu’s control over temperature has reached a profound level.

"I didn’t expect there are cultivators who don’t drink Spirit Wine; Fellow Daoist, you are truly unique. So, I’ll accept with gratitude."

He held the white jade cup with both hands, sipping it entirely.

As Lou Yuwei swallowed the blueberry juice which he dismissed as regular fruit juice, he instantly felt something amiss.

The sweet and icy blueberry juice, once swallowed, transformed into pure cool Spiritual Power spreading through his body, entering every fiber.

Where Spiritual Power passed, Lou Yuwei felt as if an Ice Attribute Spell had frozen him for a moment.

Initially extremely cold, it quickly turned into refreshing and soothing comfort as if in a cool icy chamber, as if even the Spirit Platform had been swept clean, making his entire soul clear.

Instinctively activating his Cultivation Technique to refine it, the exceptionally delightful Spiritual Power was instantly refined and seamlessly integrated into the Dantian Nascent Soul without any hindrance or impurities.

This!

This effectiveness!

Lou Yuwei suddenly opened his eyes, looking at Lu Wenwu in astonishment.

This potency is already comparable to the Ultimate Venerable Level Jade Dew Immortal Brew!

Everyone says those seated in the Celestial Character Area aren’t ordinary; meeting him affirms this!

Lou Yuwei inwardly pondered.

Expert in temperature control, likes Spirit Fruit Juice, unfamiliar face...

"Thank you for the juice, Fellow Daoist, it’s delightful and sweet," Lou Yuwei smiled and cupped his hands, "May I ask if Fellow Daoist is a prominent disciple from the Immortal Farmer Sect?"

"Immortal Farmer Sect? Hmm... I do indeed farm and raise hogs," Lu Wenwu didn’t directly answer but replied in a different way truthfully, "Although Fellow Daoist Lou does trust me..."

"A meeting is fated."

Lou Yuwei had a look of realization and his smile grew more sincere.

"It’s well known that the Immortal Farmer Sect practices diligently year-round, traversing mountains and rivers to cultivate rare plants. You set aside your own cultivation to attend the decade-long auction, surely for the legendary Boundary Stone?"

"The Boundary Stone, whether for refining a World-Breaking Shuttle to breach the World Barrier or forging a Spatial Magical Treasure, is top-notch. If the Five Elements Array Sect’s Supreme Elder could refine a Spatial Magical Treasure, one could farm anywhere, anytime!"

"I do have this intention, but whether it can be acquired remains uncertain..."

Lu Wenwu spoke, feigning hesitance, though his eyes squinted slightly in deep thought.

Desiring space materials, and now the pillow comes with the drowsiness?

A bit too coincidental.

Lou Yuwei raised a temporary wall, activated Sound Insulation and Concealing Arrays, and leaned in to whisper, "Fellow Daoist, if your Immortal Farmer Sect lacks a Divinity Transformation True Venerable personally bidding, I advise you to abandon the Boundary Stone auction, lest bloodshed ensues."

Lu Wenwu was puzzled, "Fellow Daoist Lou, why is that?"

Lou Yuwei lowered his voice, revealing mysteriously, "According to my great-grandfather, this item is consigned by the Immortal Dao Alliance for bait, aiming to lure out the Violent Dragon Demon Venerable."

Lu Wenwu: "???"

Huh?