173: Thunder Spirit Crystal

The auctioneer on the high platform stepped down, and the map Jade Slip ultimately fell into the hands of the Righteous One Sect.

In the private room on the second floor, Elder Fu leaned heavily back into his chair, his chest heaving, clearly seething with anger.

He simply closed his eyes, no longer paying any attention to the Magic Treasures and Spirit Medicine that subsequently appeared.

Lin Feng was somewhat puzzled.

Since this person had lost his target, why did he remain here and not leave?

Just then, the white-haired, youthful-faced auctioneer reappeared on the high platform, a smile on his Face.

“Fellow Daoists, this auction has come to an end.”

His voice was loud, echoing throughout the venue.

“Next, our Chamber of Commerce’s second Elder will preside over the free trade segment.”

“If any Fellow Daoists wish to exchange some sought-after treasures, do not miss out.”

As soon as his voice fell, Elder Fu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

A glimmer of light rekindled in his eyes, and his back straightened slightly.

Seeing this, Lin Feng understood.

So, he was waiting for this.

The high platform flashed with light, and a gaunt, gloomy-faced Nascent Soul Early Stage Elder replaced the previous host.

“This old man is Du Changming, the rules remain the same, starting with the distinguished guests on the third floor.”

As soon as his voice fell, the Restriction of a private room on the third floor opened in response.

A figure shrouded in Devilish Qi instantly appeared on the high platform.

The newcomer was a stern-faced middle-aged male Cultivator, dressed in the Elder robes of the Demon Sect, his Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation fully displayed.

He wasted no words, flipping his palm to reveal a palm-sized black Formation Plate floating in the air.

The moment the Formation Plate appeared, a vast and pure Devilish Qi erupted, with seventy-two black banner phantoms swirling around it, and the sound of wailing ghosts and howling wolves was incessant, unsettling many Cultivators present.

“The Seventy-Two Minor Heaven Demon Fiend Formation! A complete set of Formation Plates!”

“Once this Formation is set up, a Nascent Soul Cultivator caught within it would probably be stripped of a layer of skin!”

He spoke coldly.

“I’ll exchange it for a Demonic Light Drill, or top-tier Demonic Path Materials of equal value.”

At these words, the entire venue instantly fell silent.

Demonic Light Drill?

That was the core Material rumored to be used in refining the Demonic Path supreme treasure, the Demonic Dragon Blade, a treasure rumored to become a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure through human sacrifice and refinement.

Moreover, even if someone present truly possessed such an item, it would be absolutely impossible to exchange it for a set of Formations.

The Demon Sect Elder stood on the platform, waiting for a long time, but no one responded.

The coldness on his Face intensified, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

“Hmph.”

He snorted coldly, put away the Formation Plate, and his figure transformed into a black smoke, instantly disappearing from the high platform and returning to his private room.

A good opening, just like that, grew cold.

Elder Du on the platform chuckled twice, coming out to smooth things over.

“Heh heh, the Demon Sect Fellow Daoist’s treasure is too astonishing, it’s only natural that no one can produce a matching item for a while.”

His gaze shifted, looking towards the private room where Elder Fu was located.

“Fellow Daoist Fu, long time no see, are you well? Would you be interested in coming up to exchange with Fellow Daoists?”

Elder Fu seemed to be acquainted with this Elder Du, and hearing this, he gave him some Face.

His figure flickered, and he gracefully landed on the high platform, cupping his hands towards Elder Du.

“Brother Du, you are too kind.”

After standing firm, he looked around and pondered for a moment.

Then, he spread his palm, and a fist-sized crystal, entirely sparkling with purple electric arcs, appeared in his palm.

Sizzle!

Fine electric snakes leaped across the surface of the crystal, and the pure lightning spiritual power made the air crackle and pop.

“Lightning Spirit Crystal!”

“This is a top-grade Material for refining lightning-attribute Magic Treasures!”

Elder Fu said in a deep voice, “This old man wishes to exchange this item for some Medicinal Pills that can advance cultivation, or other rare Materials beneficial to Nascent Soul Cultivators.”

His words made many people show interested expressions.

Soon, two Cultivators came to the stage, each taking out a Jade Bottle and handing it to Elder Fu for inspection.

Elder Fu took the Jade Bottles, opened them to sniff, then poured out the Medicinal Pills to examine them carefully, but ultimately shook his head and returned the Jade Bottles.

“Thank you, two Fellow Daoists, but these Medicinal Pills are still a bit short of what this old man needs.”

The two also said nothing more, put away their Medicinal Pills, and retreated.

After that, no one else came to the stage.

Elder Fu frowned tightly, his Face unable to hide his disappointment, he sighed, and was about to put away the Lightning Spirit Crystal.

“Wait.”

A hoarse, low voice came from Lin Feng’s private room.

Before the words finished, a shadowy figure appeared like a ghost in front of Elder Fu.

Elder Fu’s heart tensed, looking at the “Yin Luo Sect Cultivator” in front of him, shrouded in a black robe and exuding a chilling aura, he secretly became vigilant.

Lin Feng did not pay attention to his wariness.

He stretched out his hand, and two ancient Jade Boxes appeared out of thin air, suspended between the two of them.

“Clack.”

He opened one of the Jade Boxes.

A dense Demonic Qi soared into the sky, and inside the box lay a section of beast bone shimmering with metallic luster, with a few golden feathers still clinging to it.

“This is… a wing bone of an eighth-grade Transformed Yao Beast!” Elder Fu’s eyes instantly lit up.

Such high-grade Yao Beast Materials were rare treasures in the Great Jin cultivation world, hard to come by.

His heart immediately wavered a little.

If this wing bone were used for Artifact Refining, it would be enough to refine a top-tier flying Magic Treasure.

But what he lacked most at the moment were still Medicinal Pills that could improve cultivation.

Lin Feng looked at the conflicted expression on Elder Fu’s Face, not saying a word.

He raised his hand and opened the other Jade Box.

“Clack.”

A more violent Demonic Qi, accompanied by scorching hot waves of fire, swept out.

The other Material was a still faintly pulsing crimson horn, its surface covered with lava-like patterns.

“Materials from a fire-attribute Transformed Yao Beast!”

Elder Fu’s breathing became rapid.

This was the main Material that could refine a top-tier fire-attribute Magic Treasure!

He happened to have a Fire Spiritual Root, and if he could obtain this Material, he might be able to refine two very good sets of Magic Treasures.

Lin Feng’s voice from under the black robe sounded again.

“Elder Fu, two pieces of Material for your one Lightning Spirit Crystal, is that acceptable?”

Elder Fu heard a hint of goodwill in the other party’s words.

The value of these two Transformed Yao Beast Materials combined already far exceeded his Lightning Spirit Crystal.

The other party was practically making a loss.

His thoughts raced, and he instantly understood the crux of the matter.

“Deal! Fellow Daoist is so generous, if Fu were to decline again, it would be ungracious!”

Elder Fu smiled broadly and readily handed over the Lightning Spirit Crystal.

Lin Feng also casually pushed the two Jade Boxes towards the other party.

The two completed the transaction, nodded to each other, and both returned to their seats.

As soon as Elder Fu returned to his private room, he immediately set up several sound-insulating Restrictions, then carefully opened the Jade Boxes, repeatedly confirming the two pieces of Material.

Just then, an extremely faint voice sounded directly in his mind.

“Meet three hundred li west of the city after the auction.”

Elder Fu’s body trembled violently, and the Jade Box in his hand nearly fell to the ground.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze penetrating the Restriction of the private room, staring fixedly at the direction where the Yin Luo Sect Cultivator was located.

The black-robed man still sat there quietly, as if nothing had happened just now.

But Elder Fu’s heart could not calm down.

The subsequent free trade continued in an orderly fashion.

Lin Feng became the most eye-catching presence in the entire venue.

He was like a mobile treasure trove, successively taking out several kinds of rare Materials from Transformed Yao Beasts, as well as some rare Spiritual Plants and Ores from the outside world.

The things he exchanged for, however, were very strange.

Sometimes it was an unknown stone, sometimes a dead Spirit Wood, and even a damaged Jade Slip recording ancient anecdotes.

These things, which seemed worthless to others, he was willing to exchange with heavy treasures.

The Nascent Soul Old Monsters present were all watching with burning eyes and pounding hearts.

But as soon as they thought of that person’s Yin Luo Sect identity and his unfathomable conduct, no one dared to harbor any improper thoughts.

Finally, this auction, which lasted for several hours, completely drew to a close.

The Cultivators left one after another.

Lin Feng’s figure also quietly disappeared into the giant tower.

Not long after.

Three hundred li west of the Great Jin Imperial Capital.

Elder Fu’s figure quietly appeared nearby.

His expression was solemn, his Divine Sense spread out, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

On a large rock not far in front of him, a black figure was already waiting there.

That person had his back to him, his black robe rustling in the night wind, blending into the eerie environment.

Elder Fu took a deep breath and slowly walked over.

“Fellow Daoist, why did you ask me to come here? What is your instruction?”

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Getting ready to speed up the pace, everyone~

Can only guarantee that the main characters will not be OOC~