Time passed bit by bit, and the entire venue was filled with a tense and anticipating atmosphere. The Divine Sense of the high-level Cultivators quickly swept across the many spiritual objects and Spirit Treasures present, swiftly confirming the desired items for this round of transactions.
"Time's up. Fellow Daoists, please confirm the next item for transaction."
The Elder in White Robes suddenly spoke again, his voice echoing through the spacious venue, full of majesty.
As his voice fell, the atmosphere of the entire venue instantly tensed. The Divine Sense of the high-level Cultivators, like invisible tentacles, swiftly and precisely locked onto their respective desired spiritual objects.
Li Mu was no exception; his Divine Sense had already been released, firmly locking onto an inconspicuous red crystal in the venue.
This seven-tier spiritual object, Extreme Yang Flame Crystal, had its spirituality self-sealed and hidden. It appeared ordinary but possessed extraordinary material properties, making it an underestimated treasure.
The owner of the Extreme Yang Flame Crystal had clearly not recognized its true value, only offering it for sale as a six-tier Red Yang Spiritual Crystal. However, in Li Mu's eyes, its attributes were fully revealed.
This was a rare Opportunity to find a bargain. He possessed the seven-tier Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, which could Just right break the self-Seal of the Extreme Yang Flame Crystal. If he could successfully acquire it, breaking the Seal within would be easy.
However, almost no high-level Cultivators besides Li Mu had their eyes on the Extreme Yang Flame Crystal because its spirituality was not apparent. All the high-level Cultivators were attracted by three other seven-tier spiritual objects in the venue whose spirituality was fully displayed. The Extreme Yang Flame Crystal he chose naturally could not become the item for this round of transactions.
Soon, the Elder in White Robes understood the situation, confirmed the item for this round of transactions, and loudly announced: "This round of transactions officially begins. The seven-tier spiritual object of Fellow Daoist No. 97, the Star Splendor World Stone, will be the first item for this round. Fellow Daoists, please retrieve your respective spiritual objects for transaction."
As the Elder in White Robes's voice fell, small teleportation Formation spiritual lights shimmered on the Formation platform in the center of the venue. High-level spiritual objects disappeared one by one, but the silver star-shining crystal remained on the Formation platform.
"The Star Splendor World Stone is a primary Material for refining powerful storage Magic Treasures. If a Grandmaster Refiner can personally refine it, there's even a chance to refine a small Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure…"
"Fellow Daoist No. 96 wishes to exchange this item for a six-tier Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasure, or Water-attribute spiritual Materials of the same tier. Fellow Daoists, if you have these items, please place your transaction items on the Formation platform for Fellow Daoist No. 96 to choose and confirm this transaction."
In the center of the venue, the Elder in White Robes stood on the platform, eloquently introducing the information of the seven-tier spiritual object, the Star Splendor World Stone, and presiding over the transaction process.
Inside private room 197, Li Mu put away the two Spirit Treasures, a sword and armor, from the small Formation, and continued to gaze at the transaction platform outside the window below.
Wang Wenbao noticed that few people were interested in the spiritual object chosen by Great Master Li, and it failed to be selected for this round of transactions. At the same time, the two six-tier Gold-attribute Spirit Treasures he put out also failed to enter the transaction phase. However, more than a dozen Divine Senses were focused on the sword and armor, indicating that the two Spirit Treasures refined by Great Master Li were still very sought-after items.
Wang Wenbao immediately decided to do something and quickly said to Li Mu, "Great Master Li, please don't be discouraged. After this round of transactions, I will immediately have someone contact the owner of the Red Yang Spiritual Crystal."
"Hmm, thank you, Manager Wang." Li Mu nodded slightly with a smile, his attention focused back on the platform.
"Fellow Daoists, if you have Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasures or same-tier seven-tier Water-attribute spiritual Materials for trade, hurry up! Last sixty breaths." The Elder in White Robes scanned the VIP seats, reminding them.
As he spoke, the small teleportation Formation in the center of the venue continuously flashed with spiritual light, revealing three Water-attribute Spirit Treasures and two seven-tier Water-attribute spiritual Materials. These Spirit Treasures and spiritual Materials all exuded rich Water-attribute Spiritual Qi, shimmering with water light, like the misty, dense Qi of a spiritual spring.
Li Mu's attention was on the two seven-tier Water-attribute spiritual Materials. His eyes narrowed slightly, filled with joy. This high-end trade fair was indeed worth attending, as he could witness so many seven-tier spiritual Materials.
Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the attribute information of the two seven-tier Water-attribute spiritual Materials was displayed.
【Profound Frost Dark Water】
【Grade: Seven-tier Innate Spiritual Water】
【Characteristics: Cold and deep, frost light fills the sky, spring flows endlessly, nourishes living beings, Profound Frost condenses in the depths of the dark spring.】
【Status: Dark spring surging, Profound Frost shimmering, profound spirituality】
【Profound Frost Dark Water originates from the seven-tier Profound Frost Dark Spring water spirit deep within the earth veins. It is cold and deep, perennially covered in frost light. Its spring water contains the essence from the depths of the earth veins, which can nourish Yin Cultivators and aid their Cultivation. In the depths of the dark spring, Profound Frost condenses, containing powerful Water-attribute energy, making it a dream cultivation resource for Yin-attribute and Water-attribute Cultivators.】
【Vein Spring Jade Marrow】
【Grade: Seven-tier spiritual object】
【Characteristics: Clear and transparent, jade marrow essence, warm spiritual marrow, full of vitality, purifies the mind.】
【Status: Marrow like jade, clear spring flowing, extraordinary spirituality】
【Vein Spring Jade Marrow is the purest earth vein spring jade marrow between heaven and earth. After countless Years of natural evolution, it condenses within clear springs. It is clear and transparent, like a warm piece of jade, with clear spring flowing endlessly within. Vein Spring Jade Marrow contains powerful vitality, which can not only purify the Cultivator's mind and enhance Comprehension Ability, but also nourish the body and aid Cultivation.】
After reading the attributes of the two seven-tier Water-attribute spiritual objects, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
Cultivating Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and seven attributes simultaneously, the high-level spiritual Materials Li Mu needed to collect were inherently several times more than those required by other high-level Cultivators. At the same time, he was also proficient in Artifact Refining, Puppet Art, and Formation arrangement, and cultivating high-level spiritual plants required an astronomical number.
At this trade fair, a massive amount of high-level spiritual objects appeared. Li Mu wished he could acquire all of them, but the system of the trade fair restricted his actions.
No pain, no gain!
Li Mu gritted his teeth and decisively took out a Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasure, a set of Unfixed Three Water Banners, from his nine storage spiritual pearl and placed them into the small teleportation Formation. At the same time, he took out a blank Jade Slip and inscribed a description of this set of Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasures.
This set of High Grade Water-attribute Spirit Treasures, named Unfixed Three Water Banners, was a refined product that Li Mu particularly favored among the many Spirit Treasures he refined, and he deliberately kept it.
As a Grandmaster Refiner, Li Mu received many Artifact Refining commissions from Li's Treasure Pavilion and Xuantian Sword Sect. With his extremely high Artifact Refining success rate, he always had a surplus of Artifact Refining spiritual Materials. Over time, he could refine many more Spirit Treasures.
Those Spirit Treasures of inferior quality and ordinary tiers were either used to fulfill commissions or sold for other spiritual Materials. Li Mu chose to collect some High Grade Spirit Treasures for future needs.
These High Grade Spirit Treasures were often refined with more care by Li Mu, and combined with the power of Formations, they could unleash even greater power.
The Unfixed Three Water Banners was one such set of Spirit Treasures. It was a Formation Artifact composed of three water banners. Each banner was inscribed with complex Water-attribute runes, emitting a deep blue light, as if containing endless essence of water. When the banner surface gently swayed, one could almost hear the sound of rippling water, which was refreshing.
The power of the Unfixed Three Water Banners was extraordinary. Once activated, the three banners could dance according to specific trajectories, forming a Water Curtain Domain. Within this entire Domain, the power of Water-attribute Spells would be greatly amplified, while the enemy's movements would also be restricted by the water, making it difficult to cast Spells. What was even more miraculous was that the Unfixed Three Water Banners could also transform into various water-shaped attacks, such as waves, whirlpools, and water arrows, according to the user's will, making it impossible to guard against.
This set of Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasures was undoubtedly a dream treasure for Water-attribute Cultivators. It could not only greatly enhance the power of Water-attribute Spells but also produce unexpected effects in combat.
On the platform, when the Unfixed Three Water Banners, this High Grade Water-attribute Spirit Treasure, appeared on the small teleportation Formation, the Elder in White Robes, who was presiding over the trade fair, immediately became excited: "Fellow Daoists, this trade fair is truly full of hidden masters! Such a High Grade Water-attribute Spirit Treasure has appeared! And it's even being offered for trade."
At this moment, the Elder in White Robes had already begun introducing the Unfixed Three Water Banners. He meticulously described the characteristics and power of this set of Spirit Treasures, making the high-level Cultivators present eager.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist No. 197." The Elder in White Robes looked towards a certain VIP room and congratulated: "Fellow Daoist No. 96 has agreed to exchange the seven-tier spiritual Material - Star Splendor World Stone for the Unfixed Three Water Banners, this High Grade Spirit Treasure."
As the Elder in White Robes spoke, the two small teleportation Formations on the platform flashed with spiritual light, and the Star Splendor World Stone and the Unfixed Three Water Banners simultaneously disappeared.
In VIP room 197, the seven-tier spiritual Material - Star Splendor World Stone appeared on the small teleportation Formation platform, immediately illuminating the entire room with shimmering silver light.
"Great Master Li, how could you bear to exchange a High Grade Formation Artifact for a seven-tier spiritual Material? This is too much of a loss!" Wang Wenbao looked at the Star Splendor World Stone before him, a puzzled expression on his face, speaking with some heartache.
If that High Grade Water-attribute Spirit Treasure were handled by Wanbao Pavilion, it might even be exchanged for two seven-tier spiritual Materials. A six-tier High Grade Spirit Treasure, especially a Formation Artifact, had a certain chance of advancing to a Dao Artifact, making it an extremely valuable item.
Li Mu smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with wisdom: "Manager Wang, you worry too much. This transaction, in my opinion, is quite fair. Although the Star Splendor World Stone is only a seven-tier spiritual Material, its characteristics are also extremely rare. This item has the effect of gathering Star Power, which is exceptionally important to me. Moreover, its rarity is no less than that of a High Grade Formation Artifact."
Li Mu did not feel it was a loss to exchange a six-tier Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasure for the seven-tier spiritual Material - Star Splendor World Stone. This seven-tier spiritual Material, for others, was used to refine large storage Spirit Treasures or small Cave Heaven Spirit Treasures, but for Li Mu, it was an excellent auxiliary item to accelerate the growth of the six-tier spiritual plant - Mou Xing Spirit Grass.
The more Star Power gathered, the faster the Mou Xing Spirit Grass would grow. Using the seven-tier spiritual Material - Star Splendor World Stone as a base to set up a Star Guiding Formation would greatly increase the speed and quality of Star Power gathering. Concentrated Star Power could accelerate the growth of the Mou Xing Spirit Grass, perhaps allowing it to mature within a hundred Years, and harvest its plant spirit attribute.
The plant spirit attribute of the Mou Xing Spirit Grass was star source, which was crucial for the next upgrade of the two Divine Sense Cultivation Techniques: Nebula Meditation - Gathering Spirit Chapter and Star Codex. For Li Mu, it was of utmost importance.
Li Mu had already made up his mind. The Dao of Cultivation often lies in choices and balance. While a Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasure was precious, compared to the growth of the Mou Xing Spirit Grass and the immense benefits it might bring in the future, this investment was undoubtedly worthwhile.
Moreover, offering this set of Water-attribute High Grade Spirit Treasures for transaction, coupled with the effect of the previous set of Gold-attribute Spirit Treasures, was bound to attract the attention of many high-level Cultivators. Only after this trade fair concluded would it be possible to acquire those rare high-level spiritual Materials.
The trade fair continued, with various rare spiritual objects emerging endlessly. Li Mu occasionally made a move, exchanging six-tier spirit treasures for some high-level spiritual Materials he needed.
In VIP room 197, the frequent offering of six-tier High Grade Spirit Treasures of various attributes for transaction immediately became the focus of attention for all high-level Cultivators present.
Inside the VIP room, Li Mu's expression was calm, as if the external attention had no effect on him. He was well aware that his actions would inevitably attract the attention of many high-level Cultivators, but this was precisely what he wanted. He needed to make more people notice him, to lay the groundwork for subsequent transactions.
Finally, in the last round of transactions, Li Mu unhesitatingly made another move, exchanging a six-tier High Grade Spirit Treasure for another seven-tier spiritual Material.
"Great Master Li, Grand Manager Wan wants to see you now. Are you free?" Wang Wenbao held the manager's token and said to Li Mu, looking a bit embarrassed.
Hearing this, Li Mu smiled broadly, put the seven-tier spiritual object - Purple Mother Thunderwood from the small teleportation Formation platform into his nine storage spiritual pearl, and nodded with a smile: "No problem, Manager Wang, please lead the way!"
"Alright!" Wang Wenbao quickly walked ahead to lead the way, with Li Mu and Xue'er following closely behind him.
The three left the VIP room, took a small teleportation Formation, and first arrived at a teleportation room in the main hall of Wanbao Pavilion's headquarters. Then, they passed through several corridors and reached a magnificent reception room.
Grand Manager Wan Renlang of Wanbao Pavilion was waiting in the main seat. As soon as he heard footsteps, he immediately stepped forward to greet them, a warm and hearty smile on his face.
"Great Master Li, how was it? Was Manager Wang's hospitality thorough? If you have any dissatisfaction, please tell me." Grand Manager Wan Renlang approached Li Mu with a beaming smile, appearing extremely enthusiastic.
"Grand Manager Wan, you flatter me. Manager Wang's hospitality was very thorough. I am extremely grateful." Li Mu responded with a smile.
"Haha, it's good that Great Master Li is satisfied, it's good." Wan Renlang nodded repeatedly with joy, his eyes revealing undisguised delight when looking at Li Mu.
"Great Master Li, please sit." Wan Renlang gestured with his hand, warmly inviting Li Mu to take a seat.
Li Mu nodded slightly, smiled, and led Xue'er into the hall, taking their seats separately.
"Great Master Li, your spending at this trade fair was truly lavish!" Wan Renlang sat down in the main seat, looking at Li Mu and sighing with a praising smile.
"Indeed, there were many high-level spiritual objects at this trade fair, and their quantity and quality truly broadened Li's horizons. I couldn't help but make a move and brought out many Years of my cherished collection!" Li Mu smiled slightly and said directly: "Grand Manager Wan, I have cooperated with Wanbao Pavilion for many Years, and we have always gotten along well. If you have anything to say, please speak frankly!"
Wan Renlang understood his meaning upon hearing this, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes as he looked at Li Mu. Thus, he no longer beat around the bush and directly inquired about the purpose of this meeting.
"Great Master Li is indeed straightforward. Since that's the case, I will also speak frankly." Wan Renlang looked at Li Mu with burning eyes and asked with concern: "Great Master Li can refine so many High Grade Spirit Treasures. I wonder if he is about to advance to the next Artifact Refining Realm?"
Hearing this, Li Mu showed a knowing smile and nodded in acknowledgment: "Grand Manager Wan has a discerning Wisdom Eye. Li has indeed gained some insights in the Dao of Artifact Refining. As for whether I can advance to the next Realm, I still need to seek some Opportunities for Breakthrough."
"Haha, Great Master Li's Aptitude is indeed extraordinary. If he can continue to make Breakthroughs in the Dao of Artifact Refining, it will truly be a blessing for Cultivators like us." Hearing Li Mu say this, Wan Renlang was immediately overjoyed and praised him profusely, while secretly calculating how to further deepen his cooperation with Li Mu.
Li Mu knew this well but did not expose it, smiling and agreeing with him. (End of Chapter)
