I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 741: Chapter 396: Unstable Three-Water Banner

This trade fair featured a plethora of high-tier Spiritual Objects, and Li Mu wished he could sweep them all up in one go. However, the trade fair’s regulations constrained his performance.

You can’t catch wolves without sacrificing a child!

Li Mu gritted his teeth, decisively took out a top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, and placed a set of Unstable Three-Water Banners into the small teleportation array. At the same time, he took out a Blank Jade Scroll and recorded an introduction of this top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure.

This set of top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure, known as the Unstable Three-Water Banners, was one of the treasures Li Mu, a master refiner, had crafted and kept due to his preference among many treasures he had refined.

As an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, Li Mu received numerous refining commissions from Li’s Treasure Tower and the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. With his high artifact refining success rate, he often had surplus refining spiritual materials, allowing him to refine numerous spirit treasures over time.

Those with poor appearance and average tier were either used to fulfill orders or sold off to exchange for other spiritual materials. Yet, Li Mu chose to collect some top-grade spiritual treasures for future needs.

These top-grade spiritual treasures were crafted with meticulous care, and when combined with an array, they wielded even greater power.

The Unstable Three-Water Banners is one such treasure, consisting of three water banners forming an Array Artifact. Each banner is inscribed with complex Water Element runes, emanating a profound blue light, as if containing endless Essence of Water. When the banners sway gently, the sound of water waves can be heard, bringing a sense of tranquility.

The power of the Unstable Three-Water Banners is formidable. Once activated, the three banners dance in a specific trajectory, creating a water curtain domain. Within this entire domain, the power of Water Magic is greatly amplified, and the enemy’s actions are constrained by water, making it difficult to perform. More magically, the Unstable Three-Water Banners can transform into various water-form attacks at the user’s will, such as waves, whirlpools, and water arrows, catching opponents off guard.

This set of top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure is undoubtedly a coveted treasure for Water Cultivators. It not only significantly enhances the power of Water Magic but also creates an unexpected effect in battle.

On the platform, when the Unstable Three-Water Banners appeared through the small teleportation array, the white-robed elder presiding over the trade fair immediately became excited: "Fellow Daoists, this trade fair truly harbors hidden talents, even revealing such a top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure! They actually dare to trade it."

The white-robed elder began introducing the Unstable Three-Water Banners. He described the attributes and power of this treasure in detail, stirring the hearts of the high-tier cultivators present.

"Congratulations, Daoist 197." The white-robed elder looked toward a VIP room and congratulated, "Daoist 96 agreed to trade a Tier Seven Spiritual Material – Starlight Boundary Stone for this top-grade treasure, the Unstable Three-Water Banners."

As the white-robed elder spoke, the two small teleportation arrays on the platform flashed with Spirit Light, and the Starlight Boundary Stone and Unstable Three-Water Banners simultaneously vanished.

In VIP room 197, on the small teleportation array platform, a Tier Seven Spiritual Material - Starlight Boundary Stone appeared, instantly illuminating the entire room with dazzling silver light.

"Master Li, how could you bear to exchange a top-grade Array Artifact for a Tier Seven Spiritual Material? This is too much of a loss." Wang Wenbao looked at the Starlight Boundary Stone before him with a puzzled expression, feeling deeply pained.

If the top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure were handled by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, it might have been traded for two Tier Seven Spiritual Materials. A Tier Six top-grade spiritual treasure, and an Array Artifact at that, had a certain probability of advancing to a Dao Artifact, making it extremely precious.

Li Mu smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "Shopkeeper Wang, you worry too much. To me, this trade is quite fair. Although the Starlight Boundary Stone is only a Tier Seven Spiritual Material, its attributes are also extremely rare. It has the effect of gathering Star Power, which is exceptionally important to me, and its rarity is by no means less than that of a top-grade Array Artifact."

Li Mu did not feel that exchanging a Tier Six top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure for the Tier Seven Spiritual Material - Starlight Boundary Stone was a loss. This Tier Seven Spiritual Material is used by others for refining large Storage Spiritual Treasures and small Grotto Heaven Spiritual Treasures, but for Li Mu, it is a top-grade auxiliary item to accelerate the growth of Tier Six Spirit Plants - Mouxing Spirit Grass.

The more Star Power gathered, the faster the Mouxing Spirit Grass grows. Using the Tier Seven Spiritual Material – Starlight Boundary Stone as a base, arranging a Star Attraction Array significantly increases the speed and quality of Star Power gathering. The dense Star Power can accelerate the growth of the Mouxing Spirit Grass, which may mature in less than a hundred years, allowing it to harvest its Plant Spirit Attribute.

The Plant Spirit Attribute of the Mouxing Spirit Grass is Star Source, which is crucial to the upgrade of the Nebula Meditation Method - Gathering Spirit Chapter and the Star Technique, both Divine Sense Techniques.

Li Mu already had a plan in mind. The path of cultivation often involves balancing and trade-offs. Although a top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure is precious, it is undoubtedly worth the investment, considering the potential growth and future benefits of the Mouxing Spirit Grass.

Moreover, showcasing this top-grade Water Spiritual Treasure, along with the previous display of the Gold Element Spiritual Treasure, must have caught the attention of many high-tier cultivators. After the trade fair concludes, it may be possible to acquire those rare high-tier spiritual materials.

The trade fair continued, with a variety of rare spiritual objects emerging continuously. Li Mu occasionally traded with his Tier Six Spirit Treasures for some high-tier spiritual materials he needed.

In VIP room 197, the frequent trading of Tier Six top-grade spiritual treasures of various attributes made Li Mu the focal point for the attending high-tier cultivators.

In the VIP room, Li Mu appeared calm, seemingly unaffected by the external attention. He was well aware that his actions would inevitably draw attention from numerous high-tier cultivators. However, this was precisely what he wanted, as he needed more people to notice him to lay the groundwork for subsequent trades.

Finally, in the last round of trades, Li Mu continued without hesitation, using a Tier Six top-grade Spirit Treasure to acquire another Tier Seven Spiritual Material.

"Master Li, the Grand Steward wants to see you now. Are you free?" Wang Wenbao held the Shopkeeper’s Token, looking at Li Mu with slight embarrassment.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu beamed, storing the Tier Seven Spiritual Object – Purple Thunder Wood into the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl from the small teleportation array platform, nodding with a smile: "No problem, Shopkeeper Wang, please lead the way!"

"Alright!" Wang Wenbao quickly stepped forward to lead the way. Li Mu followed closely behind with Xue’er.

The three of them left the VIP room and took a small teleportation array to the main hall of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Headquarters, to a transfer room. Then, they traversed a few corridors to a lavish reception room.

Wan Renlang, the Grand Steward of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, awaited in the main seat. Upon hearing footsteps, he promptly moved forward to greet them, his face displaying a warm and hearty smile.

"Master Li, how is it? Has Shopkeeper Wang treated you well? If there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with, don’t hesitate to tell me." The Grand Steward, Wan Renlang, greeted Li Mu with an enthusiastic demeanor, his smile bright and sincere.

"The Grand Steward is overly generous. Shopkeeper Wang has been extremely hospitable, and I am deeply grateful." Li Mu replied with a smile.

"Haha, as long as Master Li is satisfied, then I am satisfied." Wan Renlang nodded happily, unable to conceal his delight as he looked at Li Mu.

"Master Li, please take a seat." Wan Renlang gestured warmly, inviting Li Mu to take a seat.

Li Mu nodded slightly and, with a smile, entered the hall with Xue’er, and they sat down together.

"Master Li, your transactions at the trade fair this time were truly magnificent!" Wan Renlang sat in the main seat, looking at Li Mu with an appreciative smile.

"Indeed, the abundance and quality of high-tier Spiritual Objects at this trade fair truly opened my eyes. I couldn’t resist taking action, bringing out treasures stored for years!" Li Mu replied with a slight smile, saying frankly, "Grand Steward, I have cooperated with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion for many years and have always had a pleasant experience. If you have anything to say, please speak directly!"

Understanding Li Mu’s meaning, Wan Renlang’s gaze showed a hint of admiration as he no longer beat around the bush, inquiring directly about the purpose of this meeting.

"Master Li, you are indeed straightforward. Since that’s the case, I’ll speak plainly." Wan Renlang gazed intently at Li Mu and asked with genuine concern, "Is it true that with your ability to refine so many top-grade Spirit Treasures, you are about to advance to the next artifact refining realm?"

Hearing this, Li Mu gave a knowing smile and nodded in acknowledgment: "The Grand Steward has sharp eyes. Indeed, I have had some insights in the Path of Artifact Refining. Whether I can advance to the next realm, however, still depends on finding some breakthrough opportunities."

"Haha, Master Li is truly endowed with exceptional talent. If you can continue to make breakthroughs in the Path of Artifact Refining, it would be a great blessing for us cultivators." Hearing this, Wan Renlang was overjoyed, full of praise, while pondering how to deepen cooperation with Li Mu.

Li Mu was well aware but did not reveal it, responding with a smile in agreement.