[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-195":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355378,4608,"Chapter 195: The Exchange Gathering","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>After this, He Pingsheng and Wang Dun had no interest in watching the rest of the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng was thinking about how to avoid Wang Dun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t go to Shenjiang Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dun, by contrast, was thinking about how to take He Pingsheng with him—to Shenjiang Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could just get He Pingsheng to Shenjiang Mountain, the task would be complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered last time he gave He Pingsheng a dantian furnace; after completing that task, the reward was ten times greater than other missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since last time he got a massive reward, bringing He Pingsheng to Shenjiang Mountain this time must follow the same logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must get this kid away—bind him if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, the reward is crucial!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The next item up for auction is a low-grade magic treasure!” smiled Jin Lan, clad in a deep blue dao robe, revealing even more of her dazzlingly pale skin; with a wave of her hand, a magic treasure appeared on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pair of shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This item is named the [Zhuiyun Shoes], bearing nine layers of sealing runes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has no offensive or defensive capabilities, but once assimilated and worn on the feet, it grants unparalleled speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This item was consigned by a senior; if anyone needs it, please bid!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Starting price: one hundred ten thousand spirit stones; each bid must increase by at least five thousand spirit stones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auction now open—place your bids!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s pupils contracted slightly: this was a good item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it had no offensive or defensive function, it could greatly increase speed—extremely useful in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You cast a spell at me, I move my feet and dodge—won’t you waste all your effort?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In combat, it would be absolutely invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, He Pingsheng took a deep breath and said: “One hundred fifteen thousand spirit stones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dun beside him jumped in surprise: “Brother… you crazy? Don’t you only have a few ten thousand spirit stones?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not thinking of borrowing mine, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his storage bag tightly with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng asked: “Brother Wang, you won’t refuse to lend, will you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dun stared at He Pingsheng for three full breaths, then gritted his teeth: “Fine… I’ve got over one hundred sixty thousand here—I’ll give you every last bit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, He Pingsheng had intended to scare Wang Dun off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, he’d hold the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected this bastard to actually lend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the [Zhuiyun Shoes] went up for auction, no one else had bid except He Pingsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations to this… uh…” the woman glanced at He Pingsheng’s cultivation level and said: “Congratulations, young brother, you’ve won the Zhuiyun Shoes—but I must remind you: besides the one hundred fifteen thousand spirit stones, you must pay an additional five percent handling fee!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please have staff come over for the handover!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng glanced at Wang Dun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dun gritted his teeth and pulled out the spirit stones to complete the transaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Zhuiyun Shoes were in He Pingsheng’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t find it disgusting to wear shoes someone else has worn?” Wang Dun sneered, venting his frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move of He Pingsheng’s had wiped out over ninety percent of his spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows if the reward will even be that much in return!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the problem?” He Pingsheng said: “Just throw them in fire for two hours—won’t the previous owner’s aura burn clean away?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Dun said: “That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng asked curiously: “Why didn’t anyone else bid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because many find it repulsive,” Wang Dun replied: “Magic treasures gain power with higher grade; your low-grade magic treasure is barely better than top-grade spiritual artifacts. Besides, magic treasures require tempering!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tempering means placing them inside your dantian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This thing was worn by someone else—wouldn’t you feel weird putting it in your dantian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Most likely, that’s why no one bought it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s scalp prickled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True—even he couldn’t bear to place someone else’s worn shoes inside his dantian for tempering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing them on his feet was the absolute limit he could accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, he didn’t need to temper them—he’d just toss them into the Treasure Basin later, strengthen them, and be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After strengthening, they’d become two brand-new pairs; then putting them in his dantian wouldn’t feel disgusting at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another hour passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After auctioning over seventy items, the merchant association finally concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final item auctioned was something extraordinary: a [PoHua Pill], capable of helping a Jin Dan peak cultivator break through to the Nascent Soul realm—its price was even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was the lowest-grade PoHua Pill, it was still a fourth-rank elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was purchased by an elderly Jin Dan cultivator with white hair, who spent over three million low-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng clearly saw the old Jin Dan didn’t hand over three million low-grade spirit stones—he only produced over three hundred mid-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because one mid-grade spirit stone could be exchanged for ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ladies and gentlemen!” Jin Lan waved her hand: “Congratulations to all of you for acquiring the items you desired. Next, our merchant association is organizing a private cultivation exchange among cultivators!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All Jin Dan elders, and guests who won items in today’s auction, are eligible to join this exchange!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, our merchant association won’t force anyone—if you don’t wish to participate, you may leave now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those wishing to join the exchange, follow me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone rose in a rush; some left the auction hall immediately, while others followed Jin Lan downstairs and walked toward the back of the Coral Merchant Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind it stood a modest palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the grand hall, rows of chairs formed a circle for everyone to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before each chair sat a large round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone took their seats!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Lan, somehow changed into a deep red robe, leapt gracefully and sat down at the center of the round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep red dao robe was sheer and revealing; without needing spiritual sense, everyone could see nearly everything with just their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gulps… gulps…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several audible swallows echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng took a deep breath; as the [Xuanmen Calming True Scripture] activated in his mind, his entire being fell into perfect stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Wang Dun, at this moment, also had eyes as clear as water, untainted by worldly desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng silently praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At critical moments, this bastard could still hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elders… fellow cultivators…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Lan’s voice grew even more alluring: “The exchange begins—please bring out your treasures. But first, let me state the rules!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First: our merchant association charges no intermediary fees for any transactions!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second: our merchant association holds the right of first refusal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third: our merchant association has final authority over the valuation of all traded items!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, begin!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1137,"2026-06-21T04:08:57.694Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2fe68b1368e10a29ce000d9b49130d3228d71edfa9a7f4e0790e4aa99faf927d","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-196","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-194",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]