I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 514 - 290: Spirit Treasures Selling Like Hotcakes

Following the warehouse ledger, Li Mu selected a large amount of spiritual materials, then returned the ledger to Lin Baoqing. Changing the topic, he looked at Lin Baoqing and asked, "Shopkeeper Lin, I plan to leave the Southern Wilderness for the Central State. I wonder if I could take your pavilion’s merchant ship to travel together?"

If Li Mu were to head to the Central State, the three powerful forces, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, the Taiyi Sect, and the Kun Family, would certainly let him board their ships.

However, cooperating with these forces would mean losing a portion of his freedom and even possibly becoming someone else’s pawn. This was not what Li Mu wanted.

Upon reaching the Central State Spirit Realm, Li Mu still hoped to find a secluded spiritual land, quietly plant spirit plants, and enhance his cultivation, rather than join some major force and become a tool at their disposal.

Joining a force might mean getting caught in a sudden battle one day, without knowing how he fell.

In contrast, Li Mu preferred to cooperate with business organizations like the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, being tied only by interests. The pavilion could provide him with numerous channels and conveniences without overly interfering in his personal affairs.

They had cooperated for so many years without any unpleasant incidents, and Li Mu was particularly satisfied with this.

Upon hearing that Li Mu was leaving the Southern Wilderness, Lin Baoqing’s face slightly changed, and he anxiously asked, "Master Li, are you planning to leave the Southern Wilderness?"

"Yes! Given the current situation, it’s not wise to stay in the Southern Wilderness!" Li Mu nodded with a smile, understanding Lin Baoqing’s feelings. Losing him, the Artifact Refining Grandmaster, meant that the profits of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Desolate Ancient City would surely take a significant hit.

Hearing this, Lin Baoqing looked somewhat lost and nodded, acknowledging, "That’s indeed the case!"

At present, the Nine Demon Caves had risen powerfully, wiping out many sects in the Southern Wilderness, causing panic across the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm. The Profound Celestial Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect were in continuous battles with the Nine Demons Sect. At this time, leaving the Southern Wilderness for the Central State was indeed a clear choice.

"Master Li, do you know when you’ll be leaving? I can make arrangements for you," Lin Baoqing looked at Li Mu and asked with concern.

Li Mu frowned and thought for a moment before responding, "I’ll stay a while longer! Probably around three to four months?"

After releasing the Contract Seal on the Two-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon, it was currently recovering from the Divine Soul damage due to the seal within the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion. The day of tribulation crossing was approaching, and Li Mu planned, during this time, to prepare a Tribulation Crossing Spiritual Artifact for the Two-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon to use after it passed the True Dragon Thunder Tribulation before leaving the Southern Wilderness.

Three to four months was ample time.

"Understood! Recently, there have been more voyages to the Central State, about one every six months on average. The next departure of the merchant ship is around late September, about four and a half months from now. Master Li, does this timing work for you?" Lin Baoqing nodded and asked, looking at Li Mu.

"Yes! Arrange a quiet small courtyard for me, where I can stay for a while." Li Mu nodded gladly, agreeing.

"No problem!" Lin Baoqing agreed with joy and, thinking of something, asked with concern, "Master Li, during this period, will there be time for artifact refining?"

With Li Mu about to leave the Southern Wilderness, the remaining four-plus months were especially precious. Lin Baoqing looked at Li Mu with a pitiful expression, hoping to commission the refining of several Tier Six Spirit Treasures during these few months.

Li Mu frowned. This time, he had obtained a large number of high-tier spiritual materials from the spoils. He planned to use this time to refine another bottle of Spirit Treasures to enhance his power and prepare for the Two-Horned Cyan Moon Flood Dragon’s tribulation crossing, and truly had no energy to take on more refining commissions.

However, Shopkeeper Lin had always responded to his every request and attentively cared for him, so it wasn’t the time to refuse face.

"Five slots, no more! During this period, I have other things to attend to!" Li Mu responded to Lin Baoqing.

"Thank you, Master Li, thank you! Thank you! I’ll get prepared right away!"

Lin Baoqing was overjoyed and expressed gratitude repeatedly.

Soon, under Lin Baoqing’s meticulous arrangements, Li Mu moved into a luxurious estate in the core area of Desolate Ancient City. This estate not only had a prime location, positioned in the heart of Desolate Ancient City but also provided a peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle,

A large Spirit Gathering Array enveloped the entire estate, with the garden planted with various exotic flowers and plants, abundant in Spiritual Qi. Nourished by the Spiritual Qi, various vibrant flowers bloomed all year round, competing in beauty.

"It’s so beautiful, I love this garden!"

Upon entering the garden, Xue’Er ran around, picking a flower to smell, smiling happily.

Before long, Xue’Er ran to sit on the swing, swaying back and forth, with her pleasant laughter occasionally ringing out.

"Play for a while, then it’s time to cultivate. Don’t be too playful!" Li Mu reminded Xue’Er with a hint of impatience.

"Got it! I’ll go in a bit," Xue’Er responded reluctantly.

Li Mu paid her no further mind and started patrolling the manor, setting up several arrays as a precaution. Then, he dove into the artifact refining room, summoning the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire to begin refining.

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As Li Mu fully immersed himself in artifact refining, Lin Baoqing quickly sprang into action, leveraging all his connections to assemble a large number of high-tier cultivators, preparing to capitalize on Li Mu’s last five artifact refining slots.

Once Li Mu left the Southern Wilderness Spirit Realm, it would become exceedingly difficult to find an Artifact Refining Grandmaster capable of refining Tier Six Spirit Treasures in the Southern Wilderness.

In less than five days, over twenty Divinity Transformation Venerables gathered in the grand hall of Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. They came from different sects and forces, some were Elders of the Ancient Moon Sect, and others were renowned Loose Cultivators. All carried a dignified presence and were exceptionally formidable, seated separately as a tense atmosphere filled the air.