https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-1059-Celestial-Flame-Essence-Primordial-Fire-Cloud-Needle/12946538/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-1061-Acquiring-the-Cavern-World-Dimensional-Wood/12946542/
Chapter 1060: Heavenly Phoenix and Mystic Turtle's Essence Blood
Chapter 1060: Heavenly Phoenix and Mystic Turtle's Essence Blood
"Currently, there are only nineteen Crimson Flame Persimmons left, and I've only managed to obtain one Primordial Fire Cloud Needle. It seems like it will take forever to collect a complete set."
Lu Xuan glanced at the nineteen fiery red spirit fruits hanging on the spirit tree, each swirling with fiery clouds.
"The Crimson Flame Persimmon is a Fifth Rank Spirit Plant. I wonder if it can still produce a second batch of spirit fruits after maturing."
"If it can't, then collecting a complete set of Primordial Fire Cloud Needles will be quite challenging. I'll have to find a way to get another Crimson Flame Persimmon tree."
With a thought, two fiery red persimmons slowly floated towards him.
Holding one in his hand, he could feel the incredible yet gentle power emanating from the fruit, as if soaking in a hot spring.
He took a bite, and the sweet flesh instantly melted in his mouth, transforming into strands of fiery spirit energy that permeated his body.
"Ah..."
Lu Xuan felt a warm sensation throughout his limbs, bones, and internal organs, prompting him to take a deep breath, as faint red spirit energy flowed out of his nose and mouth.
"As expected of a Fifth Rank Spirit Fruit, even after absorbing and digesting all the flesh, there's still a large amount of fire spirit aura nurturing my body."
Lu Xuan thought to himself.
The Crimson Flame Persimmon could be used to nurture high-level fire-attributed spirit beasts or assist in cultivating fire-attributed divine techniques. After consuming it for an extended period, one's body would gradually transform into a Posterior Heaven Fire Spirit Body, making it a versatile resource.
"I'll wait until I gather more rare Fifth and Sixth Rank treasures like the Primordial Fire Cloud Needle, along with a few Seventh Rank treasures that I don't need, and then I can hold another auction."
It had been several decades since his last private auction, and during this time, Lu Xuan had accumulated a considerable number of treasures.
However, times have changed; he had returned to the Cave Profound Sword Sect, became an inner sect disciple, and achieved Condensation Core Perfection. To maximize the chances of obtaining rare Sixth or Seventh Rank spirit seeds, he needed to offer a substantial incentive.
The previous auction had earned him a good reputation, attracting many cultivators from the Thunder Fire Star Cave, and it had become widely known within the Liyang Realm. Naturally, he couldn't afford to tarnish this reputation during the second auction.
"It won't be long before I break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. By then, the rewards from ordinary Fourth and Fifth Rank spirit plants will slightly decrease. Only rare Sixth and Seventh Rank spirit plants will offer sufficient Light Orb rewards."
"The treasures in the auction will attract cultivators from the entire Liyang Realm, and even the Cloud Void Domain and other realms. With more cultivators attending, it will be easier to obtain high-rank spirit seeds."
The variety of Seventh Rank spirit plants in the Sword Sect was not extensive, and there were cultivation restrictions as well. The Sea Tower Merchant Guild faced similar limitations. Holding an auction would be an excellent choice to acquire Seventh Rank spirit seeds smoothly.
Three days later, Lu Xuan left the Thunder Fire Star Cave and arrived at the Star Plucking Tower.
He first visited the shop, leaving behind a large number of pills, sword talismans, spirit brews, and other treasures for Hong Qinghai. He also collected countless spirit stones.
After that, he headed to the Sea Tower Merchant Guild.
"Senior Lu! I am Wood Qinghe, the new manager of this branch of the Star Plucking Tower, succeeding Wood Daoist."
As soon as he stepped into the guild hall, a middle-aged man with a gentle and refined demeanor greeted him with a smile.
Lu Xuan nodded.
"Where is Wood Daoist?"
"Wood Daoist is appraising some newly acquired treasures for the guild. I'll contact him right away."
Wood Qinghe spoke with utmost respect, maintaining a low profile.
It was understandable why he behaved this way. Lu Xuan's status as a guest scholar in the guild alone was enough to command respect, not to mention his position as an inner sect disciple of the Cave Profound Sword Sect.
Upon receiving Wood Qinghe's message, Wood Daoist soon emerged from inside.
Lu Xuan and Wood Daoist entered a quiet and elegant room on the third floor of the Merchant Guild.
"Wood Daoist, where is Elder Wen?" Lu Xuan asked curiously.
"Elder Wen broke through to Perfect Foundation Establishment a few years ago and returned to the Wen family to prepare for Core Formation," Wood Daoist casually replied.
"Is that young Wood Qinghe just now related to your Wood family?" Lu Xuan inquired.
The Sea Tower Merchant Guild was dominated by the Spirit Artisans, who held absolute control. Below them were several families serving the guild, including the Wen and Wood families.
"He's the great-grandson of the Wood family's old ancestor, here to gain experience at the Star Plucking Tower," Wood Daoist explained with a smile.
"Speaking of which, it's somewhat related to you, Lu Xuan," he added, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.
"How so?" Lu Xuan asked.
"Due to its unique location, this branch of the guild has an extremely high status among all the branches. It's a highly contested position among the major families."
"After you arrived, the competition became even fiercer, and in the end, our Wood family managed to secure this qualification."
"As the branch leader, not only will you have the opportunity to curry favor with a disciple of the Dongxuan Sword Sect like yourself, but you can also produce high-rank spirit plants through your efforts. It's a position with great benefits, lying down on the job, as they say."
Lu Xuan shook his head and smiled, never realizing the significant influence he had on the guild.
"By the way, the Spirit Artisan senior is looking for you," Wood Daoist spoke up, then led Lu Xuan to the teleportation array on the top floor of the guild.
Lu Xuan had used this array to attend the guild's auctions multiple times, so he was familiar with the process and easily entered the center of the array.
Countless spirit runes lit up, and in a moment of spiritual haze, Lu Xuan found himself in a strange space filled with meteorites.
A beam of treasure light shot from the edge of the sky and stopped behind Lu Xuan. As the light dissipated, the Spirit Artisan senior's tower-like body was revealed.
With a pointed top and rounded bottom, two horizontal beams extended into slender arms that hung behind its back, giving it a charmingly earnest look, like a child pretending to be mature.
"Greetings, Senior Spirit Artisan!" Lu Xuan said, his thoughts running through his mind, but he didn't show a trace of them as he bowed in greeting.
"Hmm..."
The Spirit Artisan nodded its pointed top, as if sensing something, and a subtle treasure light flashed through its slender eyes.
"Hmm? You've reached Perfect Core Formation? Your progress is astonishing since joining the Sword Sect!"
Lu Xuan hadn't activated the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf, so the Spirit Artisan easily saw through his true cultivation level.
"I've been incredibly lucky, and the True Sword Master has been very supportive of me," Lu Xuan casually replied.
"I've called you here to give you two types of True Spirit Essence Blood to help you cultivate the Nine True Spirit Leaves," the Spirit Artisan said with some pride.
Two drops of divine essence blood appeared before Lu Xuan. One drop was fiery red, and within it seemed to dance a phoenix shadow, graceful in its movements, followed by countless birds.
The other drop was a dark blue-green, and within it floated a strange beast with a snake's head and a turtle's body, seemingly in the ocean, breathing in the essence of the deep.
"The True Phoenix and Mystic Turtle's True Spirit Essence Blood, each drop is a Seventh Rank treasure, hard to come by!"
"I've called you here to give these to you, so you can help me cultivate the Nine True Spirit Leaves," the Spirit Artisan instructed solemnly.
Lu Xuan's thoughts raced, and he quickly made a decision. A drop of pale golden essence blood appeared before him, shimmering with golden light, and within it, a true dragon's shadow flickered in and out of sight.
"Senior, I happened to obtain a drop of True Spirit Essence Blood, which should also be useful," Lu Xuan said with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report