Chapter 22

As the date of the auction drew closer, Lin Zhangqing became increasingly worried.

Seeing that the auction was about to start in ten days, Grandfather still hadn't returned.

Lin Zhangqing's time spent gazing from Aoyun Peak also became longer and longer.

Fortunately, Grandfather finally rushed back three days before the auction started. Seeing Grandfather return dusty and weary.

Lin Zhangqing felt both happy and sad in his heart, feeling that Grandfather was running around taking such a big risk all for his sake.

The family gathered together to eat a sumptuous dinner to celebrate Grandfather's safe return from his long journey.

Everyone had been very worried since he had been gone for so long this time, but fortunately, he had finally returned.

After dinner, everyone gathered together to listen to Grandfather share his experience this time. Of course, some secrets that couldn't be told could only be communicated privately with Lin Zhangqing.

Because the journey was long, the time delayed on the road was even more than expected. And they had encountered robber cultivators twice.

The first time they encountered robber cultivators, it was two Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivators, who were probably preparing for Foundation Establishment and were doing business without capital outside to save spirit stones to buy Foundation Establishment Pills.

They didn't expect to encounter Grandfather pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, and they fell into Grandfather's hands. The dharma artifacts, spirit stones, and storage bags were worth about 8,000 spirit stones, and in the opponent's storage bag, they discovered a secret technique called the Three-Transformation Spirit Refining Technique.

This secret technique was a bit of a chicken rib; it was a Foundation Establishment secret technique. When one reached the Qi Refining Great Perfection, one could compress the quality of spiritual energy by practicing this secret technique.

In order to pass the mana stage of the Foundation Establishment stage more easily. If all three transformations were practiced, it could increase the Foundation Establishment success rate by thirty percent.

The first transformation secret technique compressed the Dantian spiritual energy by one time, and it would take two years to be fully cultivated again.

The second transformation secret technique compressed the spiritual energy by another time, and this time it would take four years to be fully cultivated again.

The third transformation secret technique compressed the spiritual energy by another time, and this time it would take eight years to be fully cultivated.

Practicing this secret technique required fourteen years before and after, just for a thirty percent success rate. It wasn't needed for those with good spirit root aptitude.

Moreover, the high-quality spiritual energy cultivated by spending so much time was useless once reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Because during Foundation Establishment, one needed to convert spiritual energy into mana.

For those with poor spirit root aptitude, the time required for this secret technique was too much, and they simply couldn't afford it.

But there were benefits to practicing this secret technique. Once the three transformations were practiced, the quality of spiritual energy was eight times that of before practicing.

Basically, one could be invincible at the same level; eight times the spiritual energy quality was already very close to mana. Using this quality of spiritual energy to drive spells or dharma artifacts, the power was naturally very great.

Perhaps those in the clan who had no hope of Foundation Establishment could consider practicing it. After all, it could greatly enhance their strength.

Finally, they decided to copy one, and send the original to the clan's Scripture Pavilion; there would be people willing to practice it.

The other experience was much more dangerous. It was a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator leading two Qi Refining stage robber cultivators. The two Qi Refining stage cultivators attracted attention in front, and the Foundation Establishment stage cultivator ambushed from behind.

Fortunately, Grandfather had always been very careful and cautious. As soon as he saw the situation, he summoned the Bloodthirsty Thorn Vine and didn't underestimate the enemy just because he only saw two Qi Refining stage cultivators, so he wasn't successfully ambushed.

Grandfather dealt with the Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, and the Thorn Vine dealt with the two Qi Refining stage cultivators. Seeing that they didn't have the advantage, the opponent released dozens of spirit talismans as cover and retreated.

Since encountering these two robber cultivators, Grandfather had been even more careful and cautious. He would rather waste a little more time than take risks. Finally, he returned safely.

Grandfather spoke in great detail, mainly to impart experience to Lin Zhangqing, because he had no experience. His mother and aunt basically didn't leave the Ancestral Mountain, so he still focused on Lin Zhangqing.

The next day, in the secret room of Grandfather's house, the grandfather and grandson were communicating. Mainly Grandfather was talking, and Lin Zhangqing was listening with his ears.

"This time, I took 48 Vermilion Fruits and fought in three prefectures, totaling more than 20 markets of various sizes. Finally, I sold them safely. The price ranged from 1,700 to 2,000 spirit stones, and I harvested about 90,000 spirit stones in total.

Plus the spirit stones saved last time, it's completely enough to buy two Foundation Establishment Pills."

Speaking of this, Grandfather's face was glowing. Obviously, such a big harvest gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

Or perhaps it was the excitement of thinking that he could give his family a chance to establish their foundations, which he couldn't control.

Anyway, Lin Zhangqing was also overjoyed when he heard this, and his thoughts were probably similar to Grandfather's.

Grandfather continued: "This time, I also received three second-grade Earth Heart Lotus seeds and a root of a second-grade Green Jade Tea tree, costing a total of 1,000 spirit stones.

Green Jade Tea has the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the brain. I have checked that section of tea root, and it still has some vitality. I don't know if it can be kept alive! I'll leave them all to you!"

"Thank you, Grandfather." Lin Zhangqing thanked Grandfather happily. Earth Heart Lotus was the main medicine for the second-grade Lotus Heart Pill, and this pill was used for healing injuries and detoxifying. It was a relatively common second-grade pill.

The lotus seeds were its spirit seeds, and they were also used for medicine. Each lotus seed cost about 300 spirit stones, and a lotus pod could produce twelve lotus seeds.

This had to be planted in water. It seemed he had to dig a pond in the space.

He would also take the Green Jade Tea tree root to the space to plant. In case it lived, he would have second-grade spirit tea to drink in the future.

And this was also an attempt. If it could survive just with the root system, it would be much easier; he would only need to cut a section of the root stem.

"Grandfather, did you exchange for a second-grade spirit boat?"

"I did. Fortunately, I exchanged for a second-grade spirit boat, otherwise I might not have made it back."

"Grandfather, if you encounter a suitable second-grade spirit artifact in the future, you must also take it. Your safety is the most important. And Aunt will also need a spirit artifact to use when she establishes her foundation in the future."

"Alright, Grandfather has noted it down."

"How do you plan to arrange these 100,000 spirit stones?"

"Give me 10,000 spirit stones first, and you arrange the rest! I have no opinion."

"Alright then." After speaking, Grandfather took out 10,000 spirit stones, a few spirit seeds, and a tea tree root, and put them all in a storage bag for Lin Zhangqing.

Lin Zhangqing took it and put it away.

"Grandfather, Mother and Aunt are going to see the auction. I also want to go and see it.

Please lead us to go together."

Grandfather thought for a moment. He said: "It is time to let you go and see the world. Let's set off with everyone tomorrow."

Lin Zhangqing jumped up happily. "Thank you, Grandfather."

He was finally allowed to leave the Ancestral Mountain. One had to know that Lin Zhangqing had been on the Ancestral Mountain ever since he was reincarnated until now, and hadn't even left the mountain gate! Lin Zhangqing had always wanted to go out and see what the outside cultivation world was like, and he was also very curious about the market. He could finally satisfy his wish tomorrow.

Lin Zhangqing returned home, agreed with his parents to go to the auction together tomorrow, and returned to his room.

He closed the door, and with a thought, he came to the space.

He chose an edge position, and it took an hour to dig a pond the size of three-tenths of a mu. He separated and planted the three Earth Heart Lotus spirit seeds, started casting the Spirit Rain Technique, and it took more than a dozen times to fill the pond with water. He also cast the Nourishing Origin Catalysis Technique, and the lotus seeds immediately took root and sprouted.

He observed again and found no problems, but the pond was too monotonous. If there was a chance, he would get some spirit fish to raise in it.

He took out the root stem of the Green Jade Tea, looked at it, saw no problems, planted it first, and would see the result directly if it could live.

After planting, he cast the Spirit Rain Technique and Catalysis Technique. After waiting for a while, there was no reaction. He considered it, left it for now, and would dig it out if there was no reaction after casting the Catalysis Technique a few more times.

He patrolled the space, and it was still a little over two mu. He thought about it and decided to throw 8,000 spirit stones into the deep pit first, and the remaining 2,000 might be used in the Pingyang market. He hoped that tomorrow's trip would be fruitful.

He also cast the Spirit Rain Technique and Catalysis Technique on the Vermilion Fruit tree and the Earth Soul Fruit tree, carefully observed that there were no problems, and exited the space.

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