50: Chapter 50 You're too scared to go in even with the door wide open? Buying sex toys!

Leaving Baibao Pavilion.

Ye Linchuan's Storage Pouch now contained an extra bottle of Cold Pool Spirit Wine.

Chen Farong didn't show any intention of recruiting him in her words; it was purely an equal acquaintance, and her sincerity was very evident.

"Foundation Establishment Cultivator... truly different."

Ye Linchuan sighed with emotion.

But he quickly extinguished the feeling of pride in his heart; she was only looking at him because of his status as a Guest Elder of Qiwu Pavilion.

If he didn't have this status, he feared that even her Attendant, Luo Yu, wouldn't spare him a second glance.

"Strength is the foundation."

"The spiritual liquid is used up."

"It's time to buy more."

He strode towards Qiwu Pavilion.

Noon.

At the entrance of Qiwu Pavilion.

Ye Linchuan had just stepped inside.

He saw Lu Man seeing off a Sect Disciple.

That person had a cold aura, with a blood-colored dagger embroidered on their cuff.

From the Blood Fiend Sect.

Ye Linchuan's heart tightened, and he stepped aside to let them pass.

"Guest Elder Ye!"

Lu Man's eyes lit up when she saw Ye Linchuan.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, there have been quite a few Sect Disciples lately." Ye Linchuan asked.

Lu Man rubbed her cheeks. "Indeed, they've been coming in droves these days; my face has gone stiff from smiling."

"It's still easier to host Guest Elder Ye; it's always quick."

Ye Linchuan's mouth twitched. "Fellow Daoist Lu, you shouldn't say such things carelessly..."

Lu Man was stunned, then blushed to the roots of her ears. "Guest Elder Ye, stop joking!"

She stamped her foot and quickly walked upstairs.

Ye Linchuan followed with a smile.

Arriving at the private room on the second floor, the blush on Lu Man's face faded slightly. "Guest Elder Ye, are you planning to go to the third floor this time?"

Ye Linchuan shook his head. "Not this time, just here to buy some spiritual liquid."

"Didn't Guest Elder Ye buy some last time?"

Lu Man said with envy, "Using spiritual liquid like a Medicinal Pill, you are truly worthy of being a Guest Elder of Qiwu Pavilion."

Ye Linchuan gave a dry laugh.

He didn't explain.

Now that his Spiritual Root quality was improving rapidly, the effect of absorbing spiritual liquid was good, so naturally, he was willing to spend the money.

"Qiwu Pavilion's auction is in early October, Guest Elder Ye might as well wait."

Lu Man leaned closer and lowered her voice. "This auction is a large-scale event that happens once every ten years."

"I heard... spiritual liquid isn't even good enough to be on the table."

Ye Linchuan was surprised.

Spiritual liquid isn't even good enough for the auction?

He was indeed interested.

He sat for a short while.

Ye Linchuan left Qiwu Pavilion.

Returning to the small courtyard, the sound of bells came from behind him.

"My beauty-preserving pill! Where is my beauty-preserving pill!"

Ye Linchuan turned around.

Liu Yun was standing outside the courtyard.

She was wearing a black gauze dress, with bright red patterns painted on her small feet, adding a touch of allure. "What are you looking at! Give me the beauty-preserving pill quickly!"

Ye Linchuan smiled faintly. "Fellow Daoist Liu is in a hurry?"

"I said I would give it to you that day, so I certainly won't go back on my word."

"As for when... that's for me to decide."

Liu Yun snorted. "I want it now!"

Ye Linchuan sized her up.

Strange.

Is she no longer afraid of the Gold Thunder Talisman?

Or does she have other preparations?

Ye Linchuan took two steps back, standing inside the house, ready to activate the Formation at any time. "Fellow Daoist Liu can have it if she wants, just open the door, and I'll give it to you."

Liu Yun sneered. "Ye Linchuan! With your cowardice, you wouldn't dare to enter even if I opened it!"

"Are you sure you want to open the door?"

Ye Linchuan's gaze fell on Liu Yun, unscrupulously scanning her proud curves.

Liu Yun was shamed and angry.

"You! Despicable!"

She was speechless for a moment, but soon laughed out of extreme anger.

"Fine! I'll let you take advantage of me!"

After saying that, Liu Yun turned and left.

Ye Linchuan frowned.

She actually held back?

Abnormal.

Thinking about what Lu Man said about the increase in Sect Disciples.

"It seems..."

"The ruins of Cold Fiend Valley are really about to open."

He closed the door.

Early October.

The news spread.

There was an Immortal Cave ruin in the Cold Fiend Valley mine.

In just a few days.

Everyone knew about it.

In the alleys.

In the teahouses.

The Loose Cultivators were all discussing it.

"Did you hear? There's an ancient Immortal Cave in Cold Fiend Valley!"

"It was left behind by at least a Nascent Soul Cultivator!"

"An Opportunity for Foundation Establishment!"

"Maybe there are items for Core Formation!"

The Loose Cultivators were very excited.

Ruins meant Opportunity.

It meant hope for breaking through the Bottleneck.

Ye Linchuan didn't pay much attention to it; he was preparing for the auction.

Such a large-scale auction would definitely have many bidders.

He suspected it was being held precisely because the ruins were about to open.

Breaking into the ruins required treasures.

Fortunately, his efficiency in Alchemy and Talisman Making had improved.

He could save up quite a few Spirit Stones every month.

As the auction approached, Ye Linchuan went to Qiwu Pavilion.

Shopkeeper Su was behind the counter. Seeing him, he immediately waved. "Guest Elder Ye, over here."

The two went into the inner room.

Shopkeeper Su's expression was serious. "Guest Elder Ye, this auction is not ordinary."

"Most of the participants are Sect Disciples; the Blood Fiend Sect, Xuanming Sect... will all have people coming."

"At that time... there might even be Golden Core Seniors present."

Ye Linchuan was startled.

Golden Core?

That is an existence capable of founding a Sect.

For so many years in Yunxi City.

He had never seen a Golden Core Cultivator appear.

"Shopkeeper Su, this... should I still go?"

He was a bit hesitant.

Shopkeeper Su smiled. "Guest Elder Ye, don't worry, the auction is in the underground hall of Qiwu Pavilion."

"It is protected by a Formation and Restriction, capable of isolating Spiritual Pressure."

"Moreover, it is personally hosted by a Qiwu Pavilion Elder, so safety is guaranteed."

Ye Linchuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Shopkeeper Chen, I wonder what the Elder's strength is..."

Shopkeeper Su lowered his voice. "A Golden Core Cultivator."

...

Cold Fiend Valley mine.

Figures were suspended in mid-air, with blood-colored daggers embroidered on their cuffs.

They stared at the mine below, their eyes burning.

Immortal Cave ruins.

Opportunity.

On a black bone boat in front, sat several demonic Cultivator Elders with powerful auras.

"The Immortal Cave of Ancestor Blood Fiend is actually hidden under this mine; no matter how hard it is to find, it must be opened."

"However, the Formation is too easy to crack; it might be a trap."

"Even if it's a trap, we must break in; if we can get the legacy of the Old Ancestor, our Blood Fiend Sect can take a step further."

"The Xuanming Sect hasn't made a move; I fear they have ill intentions. Should we pull in other demonic Sects?"

"Does that Grand Elder of the Xuanming Sect have any movements?"

"None."

The Elders were silent.

That Nascent Soul Cultivator, no one could afford to provoke.

But the relics of Ancestor Blood Fiend.

Too tempting.

The Sect still sent them here.

"Let the Loose Cultivators of the market town go first to scout the path and open the great Formation."

"It won't be that easy for the Xuanming Sect to interfere."

...

A few days later.

Ye Linchuan put on a cyan Dharma robe.

Shen Qingyan stood behind him, helping him comb his hair; there was a faint fragrance on her body.

"Qingyan, you haven't used up the scented powder we bought last time?"

Ye Linchuan asked casually.

Shen Qingyan said softly, "I use very little."

Ye Linchuan smiled. "Use more, I like this scent. If only it could be applied on the peaches..."

Then he lowered his voice and said a few words.

Shen Qingyan blushed to the roots of her ears. "Husband... I will try it tonight."

After combing, Ye Linchuan turned around. "Alright."

He pushed the door and went out.

...

Market town.

At the entrance of Qiwu Pavilion.

Sect Disciples entered one after another, their auras powerful, Spiritual Pressure permeating the air.

Loose Cultivators avoided them from afar, not daring to get close.

Ye Linchuan took a deep breath and walked into the gate.

Arriving at the second floor to put on a mask, he followed the crowd to the backyard and entered the underground auction hall.

The hall was spacious, and the crystal lights on the dome were as bright as day.

Besides the seats below, there were private boxes on the second floor, exquisitely decorated.

Ye Linchuan sat down in the Qi Refining seats and waited quietly.

Most of those who came today were Sect Disciples, and there were also many Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Ye Linchuan took a rough glance; there were at least thirty of them.

Suddenly, a powerful aura descended.

A Golden Core powerhouse had arrived.

All Cultivators stood up.

Ye Linchuan also stood up, his heart beating faster.

An hour and a half later.

Everyone had arrived.

Boom.

A purple-robed old man appeared on the high platform, his face kind, his aura like the sea.

"Welcome everyone to the large-scale auction of Qiwu Pavilion."

After the opening remarks, the auction officially began.

"The first item, Magic Treasure Purple Cloud Clothing."

"In addition to normal defense, it can also activate cloud wings, causing escape speed to skyrocket!"

Before the voice fell, a voice came from a private box on the second floor.

"One thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, plus a thousand-year-old blood ginseng!"

The Golden Core powerhouse bid directly.

Ye Linchuan clicked his tongue.

Magic Treasure.

It was not something he could even think about.

The second item.

The third item.

All were treasures.

Ye Linchuan could only watch.

By mid-session, the prices finally came down.

"Next is the Acacia Spirit Ointment, which assists Dao Companions in cultivation and enhances their relationship..."

As the words fell, many Sect Disciples bid, and those with Dao Companions all participated.

Ye Linchuan's eyes lit up; there was finally something he could afford.

"Three hundred and fifty!"

"Four hundred!"

"Four hundred and twenty!"

"..."

Ye Linchuan called out a few times, the price was quickly raised to five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, and he finally gave up.

A few more items passed.

"Jade Dew Pill, the effect is slightly weaker than the Acacia Spirit Ointment, but it can increase intimacy."

"Ten bottles are being auctioned, with a starting price of fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones per bottle."

Ye Linchuan could see it now.

This was the last item before the finale.

He couldn't afford the final items.

He could only fight for this one.

The first nine bottles were quickly auctioned off.

For the last bottle, he gritted his teeth and shouted, "Two hundred and eighty!"

After a few moments of silence, no one followed.

"Congratulations to this Fellow Daoist!"

Ye Linchuan breathed a sigh of relief; it wasn't a wasted trip after all.

The final items were more precious than the last.

The Golden Core powerhouses bid crazily.

Ye Linchuan watched in shock.

The auction ended.

Ye Linchuan left.

Most Cultivators felt it was a worthwhile trip.

Although they were just spectators, they had gained knowledge.

Returning to the small courtyard.

Ye Linchuan took out the Jade Dew Pill; there were words on the small white jade bottle: Fun for Dao Companions.

He looked towards the quiet room.

Luo Yu was currently Cultivating, with cold air flowing around her, much gentler than before.

Those two Cultivation Techniques were effective.

A smile appeared on Ye Linchuan's face.

After she comes out of seclusion, she should be able to open the door... he suppressed the restlessness in his heart.

"No hurry, Cultivate first."

A month and a half later.

Ye Linchuan had accumulated some Medicinal Pills and Talismans, went to Qiwu Pavilion to exchange for spiritual liquid, and then continued his daily Cultivation.

Alchemy, Talisman Making, Cultivation, accompanying his wives and concubines...

During this period, news of the Cold Fiend Valley ruins spread wider and wider.

Loose Cultivators flocked there crazily, and the market town became much quieter.