"You must be talking about Doumu Immortal Palace, right, Sister? That place is certainly wonderful, but a Golden Core Level Cultivation is still a bit lacking. It’s not the right ti to go there."
That Great Power, Immortal Venerable Doumu, achieved enlightennt during the Primordial Era. She later vanished during the Ancient Era, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
The Cave Mansion Hall where she once cultivated in seclusion also vanished into the depths of the River of Ti, leaving no trace. It was not rediscovered until the far-flung Dharma Decline Era.
Xue Qingtan wanted to get a head start, using Ling Changqing’s supre Destiny to seize the opportunities within ahead of schedule. While this was understandable, ng Feiyu felt it was still a bit too soon.
"That’s true... In that case, let’s wait until Husband reaches the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm before we go."
Xue Qingtan said pensively. Since no outsiders knew the secrets of Doumu Immortal Palace, waiting a few more years wouldn’t be a problem.
ng Feiyu smiled. Her smooth, supple, jade-like hand reached out and took hold of Ling Changqing, caressing him gently.
"When I was reincarnated, I also left certain asures in place across the Qingyao Continent, such as sealed treasure-filled Secret Vaults and so Immortal Mansion Ruins from the Ancient Era.
Once your Cultivation is high enough, Husband, we will go and open them. You can consider the opportunities inside my dowry!"
With the minds of these two Reincarnated Great Powers, how could they not have made extensive preparations? They had nurous backup plans, both overt and covert, all to face the unprecedented tribulation of proving their Dao.
Moreover, as they spent more and more ti in Dual Cultivation with Ling Changqing, they recovered many of their past mories and cultivation experiences. As a result, their Cultivation also progressed significantly faster than the other won.
By now, both Xue Qingtan and ng Feiyu had reached the Late stage Golden Core and were not far from the Golden Core Peak, essentially catching up to Ling Qiyue’s Cultivation progress.
"You two can decide on this matter. I have no objections."
Ling Changqing wrapped his arms around the won’s smooth, firm waists and continued their tender mont for a while longer. Then, Song Xuelan’s voice ca from outside the brocade bed-curtains:
"Master, soone from the Xingyun sun Comrce Association is here. They said a special envoy from the headquarters has co to visit..."
She quickly explained the situation, and Xue Qingtan’s expression imdiately soured.
’That madwoman again? She’s such a nuisance!’
"Since it’s important business, my dear, you should go take care of it. You can co back tonight for our Dual Cultivation," Ling Changqing said gently.
Xue Qingtan agreed softly. She hugged and kissed him, then lifted the Phoenix Harmony Brocade Quilt to sit up, revealing her dazzling, snow-white body in all its breathtaking beauty.
...
A mont later, Xue Qingtan appeared in the VIP room of the comrce association’s branch office, dressed in a black-and-white Magical Robe, her expression stern and unsmiling.
At this mont, her Cultivation appeared to be at the initial True Pill Level, and no one could see through her disguise. It was clearly the result of so unknown technique.
The mont Su Li saw her, the look in her eyes changed.
’She had gone through so much trouble to beco a True Pill Cultivator and had planned to co here and show off. To think this woman had also quietly taken the sa step? How... utterly infuriating!’
"Sister Su, Senior Brother Zhang, I trust you’ve been well."
Xue Qingtan greeted them coolly, taking a seat across from the couple.
Seeing an old acquaintance before him, Zhang Liejun looked sowhat wistful and said in a low voice,
"Junior Sister Xue, you’ve been stationed here for quite so ti now, haven’t you? Have you considered a transfer back to headquarters? I can help make the arrangents."
Xue Qingtan replied, "I appreciate the kind offer, Senior Brother Zhang, but the Feiyu Sea Region is actually quite nice. It’s rich in resources, so staying here isn’t a bad thing."
Su Li added coolly, "Exactly. For you to beco a True Pill Cultivator as well, Sister, it just goes to show how many perks this place must have."
A hint of derision flickered in Xue Qingtan’s eyes. ’This woman’s jealousy is beyond reason; she’s just determined to target . Zhang Liejun, on the other hand, has a decent character. But as a forr reincarnated Great Power, I’ll soon rise again. Why should I care about the thoughts of these ants?’
"By the way, regarding that secret mission from headquarters, have you found any leads, Junior Sister Xue?" Zhang Liejun asked. His rank was higher than Su Li’s, so he knew a few of the inside details.
Xue Qingtan shook her head. "Not yet. It’s an incredibly difficult thing to investigate, even harder than finding a needle in a haystack."
"I see. There’s no rush. Just take your ti."
Zhang Liejun didn’t suspect a thing. If even the top powers in Yuzhou couldn’t accomplish this, what could their subordinates possibly do?
Xue Qingtan inwardly snickered. ’The bigwigs up top have no idea that the Child of Destiny they were so desperately seeking had been lording it over her just an hour ago. His Spiritual chanism Dao Rhy still lingers inside , and my legs still feel a bit weak. That man is just... relentless.’
After a bit more tepid conversation, urged on by Su Li, a reluctant Zhang Liejun rose to take his leave.
Xue Qingtan’s attitude remained aloof but polite the entire ti. She escorted the pair to the main gate and watched them board their Flying Ship and fly away.
"Well, Husband? I hope you’re finally ready to give up," Su Li said irritably inside the Flying Ship.
Her husband had been quite taken with Xue Qingtan in his youth, but she had never given him the ti of day, not even after he beca a Golden Core Master.
Zhang Liejun forced a smile. "So things are decided by fate; you can’t force them. It’s nothing to be upset about."
Su Li snorted coldly, her resentnt for Xue Qingtan intensifying. ’If I ever get the chance,’ she thought, ’I’ll definitely teach her a lesson.’
...
「A few days later.」
The grand auction was held as scheduled.
The ticulously decorated venue was divided into four floors. The top floor held over a hundred lavishly furnished private rooms, each with a Shielding Restriction to guarantee privacy.
Every Cultivator of any ans from the entire Feiyu Sea Region had co. Many powers, both great and small from neighboring sea regions, also sent Envoys with hefty sums of gold, intending to acquire any desirable treasures they ca across.
At Xue Qingtan’s arrangent, Ling Changqing, Ling Qiyue, and all the other won arrived together, occupying the largest and best-positioned private room.
As the de facto masters of the Feiyu Sea Region, this was a privilege they were naturally due.
"...I’m surprised. So many people ca!"
Looking down from his high vantage point at the vast, packed venue, Ling Changqing was indeed a little surprised.
It wasn’t just the staggering number of people, but also their Cultivation Levels.
According to Gong Ling’s reconnaissance, in the VIP rooms alone, there were dozens of Golden Core Level Cultivators. The strongest among them was already at the Late stage Golden Core, on par with Ling Qiyue’s current level.
As for True Pill and Pseudo Core Cultivators, their numbers were even greater, and Foundation Establishnt Cultivators could be seen everywhere.
Aside from his experience in Dragon Soul Valley, Ling Changqing had never seen so many Foundation Establishnt and Core Formation Cultivators gathered in one place.
Xue Qingtan smiled. "Auctions of this scale are rare in the seas around Yuzhou, happening only once every ten years or so. On the other hand, they’re held annually in the territories of the Nine Great Families of Yuzhou.
When you have the chance in the future, Husband, you should travel through the territories of those great powers. You’d surely reap many rewards."
ng Feiyu chuckled. "Even if you go traveling, Husband, you should take us with you. We can’t let so vixen out there seduce you away!"
While the won chatted idly, a heavy bell chid, and the sowhat noisy hall instantly fell silent.
At this ti, layer upon layer of Array Restrictions outside the venue had been activated. There were also Golden Core Master guards on loan from headquarters to ensure no incidents occurred.
In the center of the hall, on an exquisitely decorated stage, a stunningly beautiful woman in a golden robe erged from behind a curtain. She bowed gracefully to the entire audience.
This woman was also at the Golden Core Master Realm, and in Ling Changqing’s view, her combat prowess was formidable—not at all comparable to those who had reached the Golden Core realm through shortcuts.
After a brief introduction, the first rare treasure was brought out by a maid in colorful attire and placed on a massive Azure Jade Table.
The golden-robed woman gently raised a hand, lifting the smooth silk covering the tray. A long, slender Sword Box, mottled with age and emanating an ancient aura, was revealed to the entire hall.
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