Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 348 - 347: Trade Fair

Chapter 348: Chapter 347: Trade Fair

"Do you seem to know the gentleman in the opposite box?"

Zhong Lin glanced at the maid Ming Ling and curiously inquired.

Zhong Lin clearly felt the change in atmosphere within the auction hall and was extremely curious about the identity of the owner of that voice.

Ming Ling smiled slightly and said, "This person is not some gentleman but a Princess, the seventeenth Princess of Heavenly Sea Country, Yu Shu."

"So it’s her, no wonder she’s so generous," Long Zhao realized suddenly, "Senior Brother, this Princess Yu Shu is the King’s daughter of the Heavenly Sea Country and the most famous amongst the princesses. At the tender age of sixteen, her cultivation was already at the perfection of the Yunling Realm, and she should have already achieved Xuandan by now!"

Zhong Lin raised an eyebrow.

At sixteen, reaching perfection in the Yunling Realm, a genius indeed!

"The Young Master probably hasn’t returned to Heavenly Sea Country in a long time," Ming Ling giggled softly, "Princess Yu Shu has not yet achieved Xuandan."

Long Zhao questioned in confusion, "Not yet achieved Xuandan? That’s impossible. I’ve been away from Heavenly Sea Country for several years now. With Princess Yu Shu’s talent and the Royal Family’s resources, how could she not have achieved Xuandan?"

"You don’t know, Young Master. Her Highness the Princess has aspirations as high as the heavens. Although the Royal Family’s resources are abundant, they can at most condense a Fourth Grade Xuandan. Her Highness the Princess does not wish for that, so she keeps suppressing her cultivation, waiting for the opening of the Xuanling Secret Realm, planning to seize the opportunity to condense a Top Grade Xuandan in one fell swoop."

"Doesn’t even value a Fourth Grade Immortal Pill? Even disciples from the Holy Lands wouldn’t dare to claim that each of them can achieve such a grade of Xuandan."

Long Zhao took a sharp breath, incredulously glancing at the box where Princess Yu Shu was.

A Fourth Grade Xuandan can be said to surpass more than eighty percent of the martial artists in the Xuandan Realm, and subsequent cultivation would be smooth sailing, something countless martial artists dream of, yet unexpectedly not valued by her.

Alas! Truly, comparisons can be daunting!

Zhong Lin only listened casually for a while before no longer paying attention, continuing to watch the auction below.

The entire fourth layer of the auction venue was all about efficiency. Various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were placed one after the other, briefly introduced, then directly auctioned off. As long as the final auction price exceeded the starting price, the transaction was considered successful. The speed was so dizzying that even Zhong Lin felt overwhelmed.

"Alright, the auction is over, and the trading event begins below. As per usual rules, everyone may declare what they wish to trade or request to purchase. Others may then raise their hands to trade, whether purchasing with Spirit Stones or bartering items. It’s up to each individual to state their terms; fair trade, no coercion," the auctioneer announced loudly, striking the auction table with a wooden hammer.

Zhong Lin adjusted his posture, his eyes intently fixed on the auction stage below.

As the auctioneer’s words faded, a burly martial artist with a giant axe on his back droned, "I have an Earth Level Middle Grade Sword Skill I want to exchange for a Gathering Top Pill. Let it be known in advance, this Sword Skill is somewhat incomplete."

Initially, people around were interested in the Earth Level Middle Grade Skill, but upon hearing it was incomplete, they all showed disdain.

An incomplete martial skill naturally loses much power unless it can be completed. Otherwise, it may just serve to broaden one’s experience at best.

For quite a while, no one responded, and just as that burly martial artist was about to leave disappointedly, Zhong Lin’s voice suddenly rang out.

"I’ll trade."

As he spoke, a Jade Bottle flew out of the box.

The burly martial artist reached out to catch it, opened the stopper, and gently sniffed it, revealing a pleased expression on his face. He quickly retrieved a Jade Scroll from his storage equipment and tossed it toward Zhong Lin’s box.

"Thank you."

Long Zhao caught it, then handed it to Zhong Lin.

Such trifles were often left to him to handle.

Zhong Lin held the somewhat tattered Jade Scroll in his hands and inserted a strand of Divine Thought into it.

"Luo Fu Sword Scripture," Earth Level Middle Grade Skill.

The Sword Moves and Magic Methods were mostly incomplete, but one particular Secret Technique made Zhong Lin’s eyes light up.

"Luo Fu Heart Lamp."

By refining a heart lamp with Spiritual Origin and successfully igniting the flame, it aids martial artists in enlightenment and prevents external demons from invading, accelerating cultivation. Additionally, the heart lamp’s flame can burn Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, refining the internal Spiritual Origin, enhancing its quality, and solidifying a deep foundation.

Besides cultivation, it’s an extremely powerful offensive means.

Using Soul Power and Spiritual Origin as lamp oil to ignite the heart lamp.

With a gentle flick, the flame can turn into Sword Qi to attack foes with immense power.

"It does somewhat resemble the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp. The Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp can expel internal pill toxins; this Luo Fu Heart Lamp not only enlightens and enhances Spiritual Origin quality but also serves as an attack method. Quite impressive indeed; the Gathering Top Pill was well spent."

Zhong Lin’s face showed a satisfied smile.

The trading continued below, and another participant, an elderly man in a Taoist robe, held up a Jade Scroll and declared, "I have a Secret Technique called ’Daluo Cave View,’ a Skill for Pupil Skill cultivation. Once mastered, it can discern the essence of all things and trace their source. Only Spirit Stones are accepted, and the highest bidder wins."

"Pupil Skill?"

Zhong Lin was also momentarily stunned, not expecting a martial skill for training eyes.

A wave of curiosity welled up inside him, just as he was about to speak, but the auctioneer standing on the stage snorted coldly, "You must be new to Heavenly Sea Country! How dare you come to our Treasure Gathering Pavilion and deceive others? Do you know the consequences?"

The auctioneer’s powerful aura enveloped the elderly man in the Taoist robe, causing him to shiver and show fear.

"Xuandan Realm martial artist... Please spare me, my lord. I’m not here to deceive. I just..."

The auctioneer reached out into the void, and the Jade Scroll flew from the old man’s hand. After a quick scan with Divine Thought, he said coldly, "’Dongxu Temple’ is indeed a Pupil Skill that enhances eye power. Consider yourself lucky; the trade continues."

It was not a fake, but it had been exaggerated. ’Dongxu Temple’ at best enhances some eye power.

As for "discerning the essence of all things and tracing their source," such capabilities are beyond even Heavenly Level skills.

The auctioneer snorted again, returning the Jade Scroll, and the old man in the Taoist robe did not dare linger, making a hasty retreat down the stairs.

"The fourth-layer auction venue was established to provide customers a trading platform where deceit is not tolerated, as it would tarnish the reputation of our Treasure Gathering Pavilion. Of course, some items are difficult to assess for authenticity, so customers need their own eye power. If necessary, you can ask our Treasure Appraisers for identification," the auctioneer explained loudly.

Zhong Lin internally nodded in approval, more satisfied with Treasure Gathering Pavilion, as everyone comes here hoping to find items they desire without the hassle of fake products.

"A hundred Earth Pears, delicious in taste and rejuvenating Spiritual Origin upon consumption, in exchange for some Spirit Stones."

The issue with counterfeit items was just a small episode, as another martial artist soon presented an item for trade.