Chapter 610: Going on a Dungeon Run (6600 Bonus)

This is a "Secret Shop".

The surrounding light is dim, carrying a mysterious atmosphere.

It is said that this shop is backed by a major power related to the Auction House, often having some good items on hand; of course, not only is the price not cheap, but the origins are also somewhat questionable.

The shopkeeper of the Secret Shop is a middle-aged man in his forties, whose cultivation has surprisingly reached the Qi Refining Late Stage.

Seeing the disguised Aaron enter, he couldn't help but smile: "Fellow Daoist Tie... I have been waiting for a long time."

After the two sat down, the shopkeeper continued: "Regarding inheritance classics for alchemy, artifact refining, array formations, etc... even if they are First Tier, they are extremely precious items. If it weren't for the war between the righteous and the demonic that lasted for over a decade fifty years ago, where countless small families and sects were wiped out and some inheritances were scattered... that would be something one shouldn't even dream of."

"..." Aaron remained silent, waiting for the shopkeeper's follow-up.

Sure enough, the next moment, the voice of Lin Yuanping came: "Many thanks for the reminder, Boss. I will definitely be careful. Besides, Qingshan Sanren and Baihe Xianzi are both friends I have known for a long time, so it should be fine..."

"The Boss means... this matter might have a trap?" Lin Yuanping finally realized.

Fortunately, he has a long time, and he can afford to wait.

The words weren't absolute; it seems there is hope?

Aaron's footsteps paused: "Speak!"

He even felt a sudden surge of joy.

"Boss!"

"Regarding the 'Demon Flame Art', that is a unique technique of the Black Blood Sect... The Black Blood Sect has always been strict about the control of Dao Soldiers. It's difficult, very difficult..."

If one wants to purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill with Spirit Stones, I am afraid one will have to wait for a very long opportunity.

And at the Auction House, a First Tier alchemy inheritance did indeed appear, but unfortunately, there were too many competitors.

If the other party still insisted on rushing to their death, then he would no longer extend a helping hand or anything of the sort.

"Fellow Daoist, please stay!"

After Aaron increased his bid several times, he took down this forbidden technique for the price of five hundred Spirit Stones.

The shopkeeper said with a smile.

The reason it is done in secret is precisely because there are many auction items that cannot see the light of day.

The shopkeeper sighed: "But fortunately, during the great war, the Qingding Sect also captured many Demon Flame cultivators and even used soul-searching to force out the incantations, wanting to deduce the flaws of the technique... Therefore, there are still some ways. However, this technique causes extremely severe damage to one's lifespan. Is Fellow Daoist preparing it for a family or sect to use for Dao Soldiers?"

The auction of the 'Demon Flame Art' was slightly cold; after all, the Qingding Sect prides itself on being the righteous path, and they still have to manage the matter of forcing loose cultivators to be slaves or Dao Soldiers.

This was also a slight hint given out of some past connection.

The shopkeeper drank his tea with a smile.

"That is naturally unnecessary, but this shop has not received the 'Demon Flame Art' technique either. However, I did hear news that this technique will also be offered by someone at the subsequent Auction House."

'Hearing you say this, I want to run even more... Fortunately, this isn't Investiture of the Gods.'

Just as Aaron lay down on the recliner, he saw the new assistant, Lin Yuanping, approach: "Boss... I would like to request a few days of leave."

"I've made an appointment with a few fellow daoists to explore a predecessor's Cave Abode." Lin Yuanping was full of excitement.

'Running a dungeon? Such a popular thing, I don't think I've ever done it once?'

Aaron waved his hand and said.

The shopkeeper set down his teacup and smiled: "Although Fellow Daoist cannot immediately obtain these two items, this shop has found a technique. I wonder if Fellow Daoist is interested?"

Although the Boss's saying about the wolf might not necessarily be right, the meaning is exactly that—there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world; one must inevitably pay a certain price!

"I only said it is possible; you decide the rest yourself. In any case, you must know that once you leave Sanshan Market, without the Sanshan Association keeping order, anything that happens is hard to say."

Aaron began to pour out chicken soup: "The Immortal Cultivation World is extremely dangerous. You are coveting the treasures of predecessors, while others are coveting your Storage Bag... If it were me, even if I encountered Spirit Stones on the road, I wouldn't pick them up; I would only hide far away! Because this might very well be a trap set by rogue cultivators!"

Aaron put on an expression of struggling for a moment before speaking.

Aaron disguised himself as the man with the surname Tie as usual and went to participate in a low-key manner.

He looked at Aaron with a probing gaze.

Aaron touched his chin and then shook his head: "Are you a wolf or a dog?"

'This is also the sorrow of a loose cultivator... Just like Lao Yutou, one can see their own old age at a glance. For that glimmer of hope, one has to risk their life whenever they encounter an opportunity.'

This resulted in the 'Demon Flame Art' not having a high price, with few cultivators competing for it; after all, those who should have it already do, and the side effects are indeed too great.

Aaron asked without even lifting his eyelids.

Although... it might secretly be cultivating Demon Flame cultivators itself, it certainly would not allow the families underneath to follow suit.

"This is natural. If the cultivation method is a whole major realm lower, under the Divine Sense of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, everything will be seen in full view."

Another month later.

The shopkeeper said with a smile: "How does Fellow Daoist feel?"

"However, my shop has inquired through many channels and knows that in the upcoming Auction House, there will be an alchemy inheritance for sale. Even if it is only First Tier, it should be enough for your use, right?"

Half a month later, 'Small Talisman Hall'.

"This shop has just recorded a technique, obtained from a rogue cultivator, named 'Concealment Technique'. After one begins practicing this technique, one can conceal their own Dharma Power fluctuations. If one practices it to the realm of Chushen Ruohua, even if one disguises themselves as a mortal, Immortal Cultivators of the same realm will be unable to see through it."

However, there was no news of Foundation Establishment Pills at these auctions, which made Aaron very disappointed.

After removing his disguise, Aaron returned to the 'Small Talisman Hall' in Sanshan Market from the outside.

Aaron estimated that this Lin Yuanping still had some ambition for cultivation and probably wouldn't listen to advice.

"Fine, this technique, plus the Auction House invitation, give me one of each."

The shopkeeper smiled.

"Oh? That's not bad, but can it only hide one from people of the same realm?" Aaron became interested.

"What are you going to do?"

"Ah? Boss, what does that mean?" Lin Yuanping asked, completely confused.

Facing Immortal Cultivation families and sects, Aaron's meager Spirit Stones were simply not enough to look at; he was easily crushed and watched helplessly as that inheritance fell into the hands of others.

"Mm, I approve."

Aaron grumbled inwardly and sighed, "It seems this Tie will be returning empty-handed today. Farewell!"

The secret Auction House of Sanshan Market was held as scheduled.

"I strongly suspect that the organizers of that Auction House are you people... deliberately putting good items into the Auction House to drive up the price!"

But Aaron's expression was cold: "Does this Tie need to explain the cause and effect to you just to purchase some spells?"

The expression of the dark-faced man that Aaron had transformed into remained unchanged.

Aaron agreed and let Lin Yuanping withdraw.

"The wolf is a proud animal; it only eats the meat it has hunted itself... and will not be like a dog, eating whatever carrion it finds on the side of the road!"

Lin Yuanping was standing properly at the entrance soliciting customers, his face full of ingratiating smiles.

"Mm, and then?"

His last adventure had a good harvest; he discovered a Cave Abode of a cultivator at Qi Refining Perfection, found some Spirit Stones and low-grade cultivation techniques, as well as two Mid-grade Magical Tools, and after selling them, he split a large sum of Spirit Stones.

Since then, Lin Yuanping's heart had become wild, and although he remained respectful, he was inwardly grumbling that his employer was truly a bit too cautious.

If a Loose Cultivator like him did not take risks, how could his cultivation base advance by leaps and bounds?

(End of chapter)