126: Chapter 126 Snow Fox Cloak

Sunlight streamed into the room through the window cracks, and Wang Bin and Du Juan spent the entire morning leisurely at home, wrapped up in each other.

The two quietly snuggled together, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

There were still things to do today, and eventually, it was time to go out.

As soon as she stepped out of the house, Du Juan seemed to transform into a different person, instantly becoming a cold-faced immortal maiden.

She deliberately distanced herself from Wang Bin, as if they were just strangers who happened to be walking together.

Seeing this, Wang Bin felt a surge of helplessness and could only silently follow behind her.

Their destination for this trip was the Four Seas Commerce League to pick out a gift box, but Wang Bin actually wanted to buy a Spiritual Artifact that could conceal Spiritual Qi fluctuations.

According to Du Juan, Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts capable of concealing Spiritual Qi fluctuations were available in the shops, but their price was several times higher than ordinary Spiritual Artifacts.

In the Cultivation World, the fur of many Yao Beasts possesses the magical ability to conceal Spiritual Qi fluctuations, a unique capability they evolved over long years.

Especially for those relatively weaker Yao Beasts, as long as they lie still, their own Spiritual Qi fluctuations can be cleverly hidden, which is one of their crucial life-saving skills for survival.

Artifact Refiners carefully process the fur of these Yao Beasts, meticulously engraving small stealth Formations on them, and finally crafting them into a cape with a hood.

As long as a Cultivator wears the cape and tries to refrain from using Spiritual Qi, it will be very difficult for others to perceive their presence when probing with their Divine Sense.

However, a cape made from the fur of a Qi Refining Yao Beast can only conceal the Spiritual Qi fluctuations of a Qi Refining Cultivator.

Wang Bin and Du Juan did not choose to ride a Spirit Feather Crane to the shop because Du Juan wanted to stroll along the street and wander with Wang Bin.

Wang Bin accompanied her as they slowly walked, but after only a cup of tea's time, Wang Bin keenly sensed that the atmosphere in the city seemed somewhat unusual.

He noticed that the frequency of patrol teams on the streets was significantly higher than usual; although the pedestrians on the street seemed normal, an indescribable unease lingered in Wang Bin's heart.

So, he quietly transmitted a message to Du Juan beside him:

"Junior Martial Uncle, do you feel like the atmosphere around us isn't quite right?"

Upon hearing the transmission, Du Juan stopped and carefully looked around, then transmitted a reply:

"The patrol teams on the street have indeed increased. It must be because Miss Chu's Golden Core Grand Ceremony is about to begin, and the Chu family has specially strengthened the city's patrol forces to ensure the smooth progress of the ceremony."

Wang Bin slightly furrowed his brows, secretly pondering:

"Is it really just for that reason?"

Although he still had doubts, he didn't think too much about it. After all, in this Cultivation World, if the sky falls, there will be taller people to hold it up. As a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was better not to bother himself.

The two walked and stopped along the way, enjoying the scenery and experiencing the city's lively atmosphere.

Finally, they arrived at the Four Seas Commerce League's shop.

As soon as they entered, several serving girls in the shop respectfully bowed and greeted Du Juan:

"Hello, Manager Du!"

"Manager Du!"

"Junior Martial Uncle Senior Uncle Qingmu!"

Wang Bin followed Du Juan into the shop and immediately saw Li Ziqi.

Ten years had passed quietly, but she was still as youthful and beautiful as ever. Time seemed to have cast a spell on her, leaving no trace. The only change was her cultivation, which had now reached the Qi Refining Late Stage.

She must have taken a beauty-preserving pill; female Cultivators all like to waste Spirit Stones on such things.

Du Juan led Wang Bin directly to the special Spiritual Artifacts area. She pointed to a Snow Fox Cape and introduced it:

"This Snow Fox Cape is a second-tier High Grade special Spiritual Artifact, meticulously refined from the entire fur of a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Snow Fox.

On this Snow Fox fur, several ultra-small second-tier stealth Formations have been cleverly arranged.

If a Cultivator refines it, they only need to input a small amount of Spiritual Qi, and the stealth Formation on the Snow Fox Cape will activate successfully.

Coupled with the Snow Fox fur's inherent special function of isolating spiritual power and heat, it is extremely difficult for even a Golden Core cultivator to discover its 蹤跡, unless they see it with their own eyes.

Moreover, look at its color. Originally pure white like snow, it has now been dyed a layer of earthy green. This way, even if a Golden Core cultivator passes by, they might not necessarily notice its existence.

This cape can be said to be one of the most outstanding stealth Spiritual Artifacts on the first floor of the shop, priced at five thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

What do you think? Actually, if we don't venture into dangerous places, this thing isn't of much use to us, and it's so ridiculously expensive. I hadn't considered buying it."

Du Juan introduced the other special Spiritual Artifacts in the shop in detail, especially explaining the Snow Fox Cape with great thoroughness.

Wang Bin secretly pondered that although five thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones was not a small sum, having this Snow Fox Cape would undoubtedly greatly increase his safety factor.

Ultimately, he decided to buy it, and then he also selected a Magical Artifact gift box.

At this point, Wang Bin only needed to wait patiently for Chu Qingluan's Golden Core Grand Ceremony seven days later.

At this time, several resting serving girls in the shop were gathered together, whispering.

"The Young Master Li who just went up to the second floor is from Four Seas City. It is said that he is only in his fifties and has already reached the Golden Core Middle Stage. His talent is truly amazing!"

"A female Golden Core Senior came a few days ago. I heard she is a Genius from North Sea City, not even fifty years old yet, and has also successfully advanced to Golden Core.

In comparison, Miss Chu is almost sixty this year, and only now is she holding her Golden Core Grand Ceremony."

"During this period, many Cultivators from other places have come, and even people from the Tian Yuan Empire have specially rushed here to attend Miss Chu's Golden Core Grand Ceremony."

"I'll tell you secretly, I heard that West Sea City is about to hold a grand auction, which is rumored to have Spiritual Objects that can increase Lifespan,

and also Golden Core Spiritual Objects, and even Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects will appear. I'm not too clear about the specific situation.

Otherwise, how could Miss Chu's Golden Core Grand Ceremony alone attract so many people!"

"..."

Wang Bin's curiosity was instantly ignited upon hearing these fragmented conversations.

He secretly mused, to achieve Golden Core at fifty years old?

If one started to Cultivate at ten years old and reached Golden Core at forty, thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem entirely impossible.

If one disregarded the cultivation foundation and blindly pursued speed, it could even be faster, especially for Cultivators with special Bloodlines.

When he saw Chu Qingluan ten years ago, she had already reached the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm.

If it weren't for the sudden appearance of the Azure Flame Bird, Chu Qingluan, in order to increase the concentration of her Qingluan Bloodline and enhance her own potential, should have been able to successfully enter the Golden Core Realm at fifty years old.

It's just that he didn't know what the situation with that auction was.

Wang Bin was about to step forward to inquire when Du Juan happened to walk out.

"Senior Brother, let's go. The Snow Fox Cape has been retrieved."

"Hmm! I just heard that many Geniuses from other places have come to West Sea City, and there's also an auction selling Golden Core Spiritual Objects. Is that true?"

Wang Bin took the items, asking with a face full of curiosity.

"News of the auction spread a month ago.

I was delayed inside just now, looking for someone to inquire about this matter.

I just found out that a golden core spirit liquid and three Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills have appeared at this auction.

These two treasures are both rare items that can help in breaking through to the Golden Core Realm. Based on previous auction prices, they would require at least twenty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones to successfully bid on.

If the competition is fierce, or if an enemy intentionally drives up the price, the auction price might be even higher."