I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 735: Chapter 393: Treasure City Treasure Hunt (Part 3)

A burly Void Refining cultivator stepped forward from the crowd, with a hint of a provocative smile on his face, clearly unimpressed by Chen Daozi’s bluffing.

The somewhat anxious Spirit Plant Shop Owner saw this scene and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. He looked around and asked, "Everyone, three hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, is there anyone else who would bid?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the shop fell into another brief silence.

The crowd looked at each other, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, considering whether to continue raising the price. After all, three hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones was already a very high price, indeed a significant expense for most Void Refining cultivators. Although the Medicine King Ginseng was rare, if the price was too high and beyond their means, they could only part with it reluctantly.

At this moment, the blue-robed cultivator’s face changed to an ugly expression, and he glared fiercely at the burly cultivator, angrily saying, "I must obtain this Medicine King Ginseng; I bid three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones!"

As soon as his words fell, a commotion arose in the shop. No one expected Daoist Chen to suddenly increase the price by fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones. This was not a small sum. Normally, a common Tier Six Spiritual Treasure was valued at one hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones. Three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones were enough to buy a top-grade Spiritual Treasure with a chance to promote to a Daoist Soldier tier, a considerable fortune for many cultivators.

Spending such a price on a Spirit Medicine left many at the scene shaking their heads and sighing, reluctantly withdrawing from the competition, knowing that further bidding would be futile.

The burly cultivator’s expression changed again and again, looking resentfully at ’Chen Daozi.’ He originally thought he could secure this Medicine King Ginseng with three hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, but this fellow insisted on fighting to the end. Now, he faced a dilemma: if he continued to increase the price, he would have to pay an even greater cost; if he gave up, he would feel unwilling.

The Spirit Plant Shop Owner was delighted to hear this bid, knowing that the value of this Medicine King Ginseng had been thoroughly demonstrated. Regardless of who ultimately obtained it, he had already made a hefty profit. Now, he just needed to wait quietly to see how this fierce competition would conclude.

"Elder Chen has bid three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Spirit Stones. Esteemed elders, is there any higher bid?"

After waiting for a while, the Spirit Plant Shop Owner looked around the room, his voice carrying a hint of anticipation and tension. The value of this Medicine King Ginseng had already sparked competition among many cultivators. Now, it was a matter of who would have the last laugh.

"No one else is bidding, hurry up and announce the results!" A hint of impatience flashed in Chen Daozi’s eyes. He was already eager to take the Medicine King Ginseng into his possession, urging impatiently.

However, just as the Spirit Plant Shop Owner was about to announce the results, a voice interrupted in time, "Wait a moment, I bid four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards the source of the voice. They saw a young cultivator in a white brocade robe slowly step forward from the crowd. His expression was calm, features handsome, and he appeared quite young; his cultivation was only at the Early Stage of Divinity Transformation.

Seeing this young cultivator, Chen Daozi’s expression sank. He didn’t expect that someone would be willing to offer an even higher price to compete for this Medicine King Ginseng, especially a mere Divinity Transformation Initial Realm cultivator.

"Where did this wild kid come from? Do you really want to vie with me for this Spirit Medicine? Do you have four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones?" Chen Daozi’s eyes revealed a hint of coldness as he stared at the other, seemingly trying to discern something from him.

Li Mu was not intimidated by Chen Daozi’s aura. With a slight smile, he answered calmly, "Elder, I certainly do not dare to contend with you. It’s just that this Medicine King Ginseng is extremely important to me, so I risked a try. As for the four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones, since I dare to bid, I naturally came prepared."

Hearing this, Chen Daozi’s face grew even more somber.

Fearing Chen Daozi might harm Li Mu, Wang Wenbao quickly presented the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Shopkeeper Token behind Li Mu, loudly announcing, "Elder Chen, this gentleman is our Pavilion’s honored guest, Artifact Refining Grandmaster—Master Li! No doubt about him purchasing this Medicine King Ginseng."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene fell silent, as if the air had frozen. All eyes focused on Li Mu, carrying a mix of awe and curiosity.

A glint of surprise flashed in Chen Daozi’s eyes, unexpected that this young cultivator had such a distinguished status. An Artifact Refining Grandmaster, renowned in the cultivation realm, capable of refining various powerful Magical Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts, is sought after by major forces, and the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, as a powerhouse in Treasure City, even someone like him wouldn’t dare provoke lightly.

"Artifact Refining Grandmaster, really?" someone couldn’t help but exclaim, their voice filled with disbelief.

"Master Li’s name is well-known, finally seeing him today," someone followed with admiration, their tone full of reverence.

"Is it really you, Master Li? I happen to have a Spiritual Treasure you refined," a Void Refining cultivator eagerly stepped forward, wanting to acquaint himself with Li Mu.

"Isn’t Master Li a Honored Guest Elder at the Profound Celestial Sword Sect? How come he’s in Treasure City?" a Void Refining cultivator who knew Li Mu’s whereabouts asked curiously.

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As soon as Wang Wenbao finished speaking, the scene burst into chatter. Numerous Void Refining cultivators and Divinity Transformation cultivators began discussing, their eyes fervently focused on Li Mu, eager to step forward and make acquaintance. After all, befriending an Artifact Refining Grandmaster was undoubtedly an extremely honorable matter.

After all, they might need his help in the future, to commission him to refine Spiritual Treasures.

In recent years, Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s sword cultivators have become increasingly powerful, not unrelated to Master Li’s many Tier Six Spirit Swords. Those Spirit Swords are incredibly sharp, with amazing power, bolstering the sect’s sword cultivators, spreading their reputation far and wide. At the same time, Tier Six Spiritual Treasures refined by him have gradually entered the market, their fame spreading throughout the Central State Spirit Realm.

Li Mu, smiling at the surrounding cultivators, cupped his hands in gratitude, then looked at the Spirit Plant Shop Owner concernedly and asked, "Shopkeeper, I bid four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones. Can you ask others if there are any higher bids?"

"Sure, of course!"

The Spirit Plant Shop Owner awakened, immediately turning to Chen Daozi: "Elder Chen! You!"

Chen Daozi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his unwillingness and anger, knowing he no longer qualified to continue vying for this Medicine King Ginseng. Moreover, he didn’t want to offend an Artifact Refining Grandmaster and a power like the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion over a Spirit Medicine.

"Let this Spirit Ginseng be for Master Li! I won’t take it," said Chen Daozi.

Hearing Chen Daozi’s words, the Spirit Plant Shop Owner felt relieved as well. He worried Chen Daozi would continue raising the price due to pride, preventing the transaction. Now, it seemed this Medicine King Ginseng would sell for four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.

"Since Elder Chen has given up contention, if no one else continues bidding, then the Spirit Medicine will be sold to Master Li," the Spirit Plant Shop Owner said, gesturing to the crowd inside the shop.

Upon hearing this, the shop’s cultivators all shook their heads, indicating no further bidding. Although extremely tempted by the Medicine King Ginseng, the price of four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones exceeded their means. Moreover, Li Mu’s identity and background deterred them from easily offending him.

Seeing this, the Spirit Plant Shop Owner displayed a satisfied smile and announced, "Congratulations, Master Li, this Medicine King Ginseng is now yours."

He said this, storing the Medicine King Ginseng in a Storage Bag and respectfully handing it to Li Mu. Li Mu accepted the Medicine King Ginseng, a hint of delight flashing in his eyes.

"Thank you, dear shopkeeper," Li Mu said, taking out the Medicine King Ginseng and placing it inside the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, then putting four hundred thousand top-grade Spirit Stones into the Storage Bag, handing it to the Spirit Plant Shop Owner.

"Thank you, Master Li!" The Spirit Plant Shop Owner accepted the Spirit Stones, counting them to confirm everything was correct, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, delighted. This transaction completed smoothly, earning him substantial profits.

This had already caused quite a stir here, not suitable to linger for long. After the transaction, Li Mu bid farewell to the Spirit Plant Shop Owner and the cultivators, waving his hand, and quickly left the shop with Wang Wenbao and Xue’Er, heading for the Exotic Items Trading Area.