Chapter 248: Marriage, Quota, Trading Conference, Picking up Leaks

From the beginning of the main text of "Longevity Starts with a Grandmaster of Alchemy," Chapter 253: Marriage, Quota, Trading Conference, Picking up Leaks. Tianlan Immortal City is the name of a city.

But for the cultivators practicing here, Tianlan Immortal City refers to the vast area inside and outside.

Apart from those mountains and earth veins.

Around Tianlan Immortal City, there is also a river and a river.

The river is named Yunjin, and it is not big, far from being comparable to that Lancang River in Dahefang.

The main water source comes from the water flowing out from under Tianlan Peak of Tianlan Immortal City.

And that river is extraordinary.

Qinhua River is a huge waterway formed by the confluence of many streams and rivers in the Yuding Region.

Rushing all the way, it flows into the distant East China Sea.

This river flows for too long a distance, so the resources are extremely rich.

The Li family only occupied a small strip by the river, and had two hundred years of prosperity.

It's just that as the ancestor's lifespan is approaching, the Qinhua Li family has become precarious.

Fortunately!

A great happy event washed away the anxiety in the hearts of the Li family cultivators.

The Li family is about to form an alliance with the emerging powerhouse of Tianlan, the Luotian Association!

Or rather, it shouldn't be called an alliance, but a marriage.

Just today, the master of the Luotian Association personally brought people to the door, gave betrothal gifts, and wanted to set a marriage with Li Yingjun, the direct granddaughter of the Li family's Foundation Establishment ancestor.

The process, naturally, was without waves.

The only strange thing is that Li Yingjun's engagement object is unknown in the Luotian Association.

Using unknown might not be appropriate.

But a mere spiritual plant elder of the Medicine Hall, how can he be worthy of Li Yingjun!

Facing the thoughts of low-level cultivators, Luo Chen doesn't care.

He can roughly discern the thoughts of the Li family ancestor.

Sima Xian's realm is too high!

And it looks like there is no hope for Foundation Establishment, this will only make the other party cast unwanted thoughts on coveting the Li family's property.

In comparison, although Yuan Dongsheng is not very famous and his realm is not high.

But he is truly a person who is not high in position, but holds heavy power!

Hundreds of first-tier spirit fields of the Luotian Association are all in his hands.

Such an existence must be someone the Luotian Association relies on!

And having to put his mind on managing the Luotian Association's spirit fields, naturally, he won't have extra thoughts to covet the Li family.

Looking at that old face that was not like anything, but still smiling happily.

Luo Chen secretly called him an old fox in his heart.

"President Luo, would you like to taste my Li family's spirit medicine tea?" Li Jinhuang smiled.

Luo Chen naturally had no objection, and picked up the spirit medicine tea that was a specialty of the Li family.

After tasting it carefully, he put it down.

"The taste is fresh and mellow, with an aftertaste."

"The medicinal taste is not obvious, but the spiritual energy is like a painting on a sunny day, leaping above the dantian qi sea."

"This method of putting medicine into tea is truly wonderful!"

Hearing this evaluation, Li Jinhuang's turbid eyes lit up.

"Fellow Daoist is a person who understands tea!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly and humbled himself for two sentences.

His understanding of spirit tea is not as good as spirit wine.

That evaluation just now was just a paragraph he deliberately remembered from the Li family information he collected.

Outside, the engagement banquet was lively.

Inside, the two major Foundation Establishment cultivators were also polite and kept exchanging pleasantries.

But Luo Chen came here specifically today, not just for this trivial matter, otherwise he would have let Sima Huiniang handle it.

"Let's be direct!"

Luo Chen put down the teacup.

Li Jinhuang also became serious.

"The Immortal City auction, I have never participated in it, and I don't know much about it. The taboos, and even the unspoken rules, still need Fellow Daoist Li to give guidance."

This is his real purpose.

Li Jinhuang has operated in Tianlan Immortal City for more than two hundred years and is experienced.

Now that the other party doesn't have much lifespan left, and will have to rely on Luo Chen to protect the Li family in the future, he naturally won't hide anything about this aspect.

Compared to Shi Boying, Xuan Yunzi and these people.

Luo Chen trusts Li Jinhuang, who has interest ties with him, more.

Sure enough, the other party soon told Luo Chen one by one about some things he didn't know.

"The Immortal City auction, apart from being held by the Yuding Sword Sect alone, is generally held by two major sects together."

"Such a grand event will inevitably attract Golden Core cultivators to participate."

"One of the taboos is that things that Golden Core cultivators take a fancy to, no matter how wealthy you and I are as Foundation Establishments, try not to participate in it. The consequences are something you and I cannot bear."

Luo Chen frowned, "Is there any precedent?"

"Yes!"

After some explanation, he brought up a large force that relied on financial resources to compete with a Golden Core cultivator for auction items decades ago.

They won!

The consequence was that the entire large force was destroyed by a blow from the Golden Core cultivator in anger.

The Immortal City side didn't give any explanation.

"For you and me as Foundation Establishments, what we want most is Foundation Establishment spiritual objects. My suggestion is, don't participate in the competition until you reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment." Li Jinhuang talked eloquently.

Luo Chen frowned again.

"Is it possible that killing people and seizing treasures also happens?"

"This kind of thing is definitely unavoidable. But the real danger comes from the six major... no, now it's the five Golden Core major sects."

Li Jinhuang changed his words and pointed upwards.

"Unless you have the support of the major sects above, otherwise the path to Foundation Establishment will inevitably be full of difficulties."

"I don't know the details, but I guess Fellow Daoist is young and has such a realm, so you will naturally be able to know the inside story in the future."

Luo Chen took a deep breath and wondered: "Then who are the Foundation Establishment spiritual objects appearing at the auction prepared for?"

"Golden Core superiors, powerful late-stage Foundation Establishment people, and those forces that have close ties with the major sects."

Li Jinhuang tentatively said: "Fellow Daoist seems to have a good relationship with the Ice Fortress, so it should be considered close, right!"

Luo Chen nodded reluctantly.

His relationship with the Ice Fortress now really can't be called very close.

Or rather, he has a pretty good relationship with Tantai Jin.

But if it involves Foundation Establishment spiritual objects, the other party might be even more jealous than him.

"In addition, regarding Foundation Establishment spiritual objects..."

Speaking of this, Li Jinhuang looked at Luo Chen with a smile that was not a smile.

"Fellow Daoist should really want a quota, right!"

Quota!

This is what Luo Chen craves most among his goals.

Back then, when Dahefang auctioned Foundation Establishment Pills, he watched the whole process.

Apart from the one left for loose cultivators, the rest were divided up by the four major Foundation Establishment forces.

This means that Foundation Establishment True Cultivators will inevitably collude privately.

Different places will inevitably have the same rules.

Tianlan Immortal City is also like this.

He privately asked Chu Kui, and the Foundation Establishment Pill quota in the Immortal City also has rules.

You must have been rooted in Tianlan Immortal City for more than fifty years to be qualified to join that feast of division.

Like a new force like the Luotian Association, there is no quota at all.

If you want it, you have to compete with loose cultivators, compete at a high price.

Moreover, it is very likely to offend the Golden Core major sects.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Li understands my thoughts." Luo Chen frankly admitted his thoughts.

Li Jinhuang sighed, "Since that's the case, I will hand over the Li family's quota this time to you! The transaction price, this time we set it at five thousand spirit stones each."

"So high?" Luo Chen was surprised.

Back then in Dahefang, Foundation Establishment cultivators set the private price at only two thousand spirit stones each!

"Foundation Establishment Pills have always been precious, and most of them come from Nascent Soul major sects. The ones who brought out the Foundation Establishment Pills this time are the Luoyun Sect and the Medicine King Sect."

Li Jinhuang said seriously: "We have to give face to the Luoyun Sect!"

Understood!

The Luoyun Sect is a newly promoted Nascent Soul major sect.

This time, their ally, the Qingdan Valley, participated in it, and the Luoyun Sect was willing to bring out Foundation Establishment Pills, which was also to support their allies.

There are too many twists and turns, Luo Chen doesn't think about it, just follow the crowd when the time comes.

"Besides this, before the auction starts, the Immortal City will also open a market to provide everyone with free trading."

"This is a good opportunity for us Foundation Establishment forces to do business, Fellow Daoist Luo must not miss it."

Luo Chen nodded, he knew this point.

During the Dahefang period, the Yuding Sword Sect also did this, it was already a fixed process.

Next, Luo Chen and Li Jinhuang chatted for a long time, and by the way, exchanged Foundation Establishment insights, until he saw the other party show fatigue, he said goodbye and left.

After he left.

Li Jinhuang's fatigue remained, but he forced himself to cheer up.

A young woman walked in.

"Grandfather!"

"Have you seen your fiancé?"

Li Yingjun bit her lip and nodded gently, "I've seen him, he's a pretty good person."

"Is his relationship with this master of the Luotian Association really as good as the rumors?"

Li Yingjun hesitated: "It should be considered good, they had intersections when they were humble. Later, after Senior Luo Chen became successful, the Yuan family contributed a lot. It is said that when Grandma Yuan passed away, he personally sent her off and also entrusted the Luotian Association to give her a grand funeral."

Is that so?

Li Jinhuang breathed a sigh of relief.

If it were before, he might have had some other thoughts.

But after seeing Luo Chen, those thoughts were directly erased.

This child is not old, but acts steadily.

If he goes, the Li family cultivators will definitely not be able to stir up trouble under his nose.

Since that's the case, it's better to let his granddaughter firmly integrate into the Luotian Association, obtain a marriage relationship, and thereby take care of the Li family from the side.

Seeing his grandfather at this age, still having to worry about these things.

A look of guilt and self-blame appeared on Li Yingjun's face.

"It's all our fault for being incompetent, making you work so hard, Grandfather."

Li Jinhuang shook his head.

"This can't be blamed on you, in fact, even if one of you produces a Foundation Establishment True Cultivator now, I would still form an alliance with the Luotian Association."

Li Yingjun was stunned.

Why is this?

Li Jinhuang sighed, "Your vision is too narrow and you see too short. The general trend of the entire Yuding Region is slowly changing. How can a mere Qinhua Li family protect itself in such a huge trend with just one or two Foundation Establishments."

Li Yingjun wondered: "Grandfather refers to the war between the Nascent Soul major sects?"

"Hmm."

"But in the past two years, hasn't it calmed down a lot?"

"Calmed down?" Li Jinhuang sneered, "What if it calms down for a few years or decades? The fundamental contradiction has never been resolved."

Li Yingjun thought she was right: "Could it be the hatred formed by the disciples and sect members who fell on both sides during the initial battle?"

"No, that doesn't count as anything. Who hasn't stained their hands with the blood of other sect members!"

Li Jinhuang said solemnly: "The fundamental contradiction is that a mere Yuding Region cannot accommodate two Nascent Soul sects!"

The young woman's small mouth opened slightly, her expression a bit shocked.

"That is to say, will there be more fighting later?"

"Yes!" Li Jinhuang said decisively, his tone cold, "Not only will there be fighting, but it will be even more intense than before, maybe all the large and small sects in the entire Yuding Region will be swept into it."

And this is the reason why he wants to find a backer for the Li family.

As for why it is the emerging powerhouse, the Luotian Association?

This has his own considerations in it.

Whether it is the prestige of being a newcomer, or quickly finding a Golden Core major sect as a backer, or later using smoke-free means to easily and domineeringly kill into the first-tier cultivation elixir market.

All these things show that there are capable people in the Luotian Association!

Such capable people are fine in normal times, and will be bound by many rules.

If chaos really comes, the other party will be like a fish in water and rise to the occasion!

After a short contact, Li Jinhuang has determined that the capable person in the Luotian Association is Luo Chen!

Irrespective of the details of the information, it's just a feeling.

"Yingjun!"

"I have left a Foundation Establishment resource for your brother, if he doesn't succeed, then so be it. If he succeeds, let him join the Luotian Association!"

Li Yingjun, who was still in shock, was stunned when she heard this.

"Grandfather, how can that be! Our Li family..."

"Be obedient!" Li Jinhuang said solemnly, "Your brother is a character who is addicted to cultivation, I will instruct him later, but if I go, you have to remind him."

"Luo Chen, this person, cannot tolerate sand in his eyes!"

One month later!

In the center of the Immortal City.

The seven major beast carts changed routes and concentrated their parking points in the huge square in the center.

Every day, they bring countless cultivators.

And in the huge square, countless temporary stalls were set up.

Those were all set up after each family paid the rent.

There are also many loose cultivators who set up street stalls.

The lively and familiar scene will last for a full nine days!

Nine days later, the Immortal City auction will be officially held, and it will also last for three days.

It's just that the formal large-scale auction is not something ordinary loose cultivators can participate in.

From Golden Core down to Qi Refining, except for those with invitation cards, everyone has to verify their assets to be qualified to participate.

For this grand event, the Luotian Association was naturally busy from top to bottom.

Luo Chen very generously rented three stalls from the Binglan Palace.

Elixirs, magic tools, snacks.

There are only nine days in total, so he must grasp it, maybe he can earn the income of one or two normal months.

The cultivators of the Battle Hall are constantly transporting the produced goods from Danxia Peak.

On the Gold Hall side, Gu Caiyi temporarily handed over the Danxia Hall to the trusted female cultivators below to manage.

And she went to the Immortal City square to sit in charge of the overall situation.

As for Luo Chen?

After frantically refining elixirs for a month, he also relaxed.

Alone, he restrained his aura, changed his appearance, and wandered around the market of this Tianlan Trading Conference.

"Anyway, I'm also a transmigrator, I haven't picked up any leaks in this life!"

He automatically ignored the big leak of the Emperor's Flowing Pulp.

That was picked up by Wang Yuan, it couldn't be counted as his own credit.

And this time, he really intended to wander enough.

Relax, pick up leaks!

"Cultivators from all over the world, the things they bring are varied, maybe there will be something suitable for me."

"Not being able to enter the auction doesn't mean there are no good things."

"With my current level of spiritual eyes becoming more transparent, it should be my turn to pick up leaks!"

Luo Chen smiled, rubbed his hands, and prepared to pick up a lot!