I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 515 - 290: Spirit Treasures Selling Like Hotcakes (Part 2)

"Shopkeeper Lin, what do you mean by this? The previous artifact refining commission is no longer valid?" The elder of the Ancient Moon Sect frowned at Lin Baoqing, taking the lead in questioning him. His voice echoed in the great hall, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.

"Exactly! Didn’t we agree that once I gather the spiritual materials, you would help with the refining? Why the sudden change of mind now?" The silver-haired elder couldn’t help but shout, his face full of discontent and anger.

"Shopkeeper Lin, what you’re doing is quite improper. If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer," a Venerable Divinity Transformation stood up, his gaze like a blade, staring at Lin Baoqing, solemnly reminding him, "I won’t let this rest easily!"

...

All the Venerable Divinity Transformation cultivators glared angrily at Lin Baoqing, their faces full of displeasure. Their status and position were extraordinary; ordinarily, they were treated as honored guests by others. Yet today, Lin Baoqing had made them feel so awkward.

"Please calm down, esteemed predecessors! Allow me to explain!" Lin Baoqing explained with a smile full of apology, "You are all aware of the situation in the Southern Wilderness now. The tensions of war are rising. Master Li, who is to perform the artifact refining for you, will be leaving the Southern Wilderness after a while. Hence, this change has occurred. The previously promised assistance in refining treasures can no longer continue!"

Lin Baoqing’s voice resonated in the hall, bringing silence to its occupants. Every word of his conveyed his helplessness and apology.

The reality is indeed so!

If it were not for a large family business, difficulties in leaving one’s homeland, or other constraints, they might also plan to leave the Southern Wilderness, to leave this Spirit Realm that could potentially erupt in a great war.

The Venerable Divinity Transformation cultivators fell silent, exchanging glances, seemingly pondering something.

"Given the situation, we can understand." A Venerable Divinity Transformation in a green robe spoke, "However, since we are here, we cannot depart empty-handed. Shopkeeper Lin, you didn’t bring us here just to inform us of this, did you? Tell us, what changes are there in the artifact refining commission?"

"Elder Liu, your insight is indeed sharp." Lin Baoqing praised the questioning Venerable Divinity Transformation and then introduced, "There is still some time before Master Li leaves, during which he can refine five spirit treasures for everyone. Beyond that, it’s beyond our means!"

The moment Lin Baoqing finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall grew tense. The twenty-three Divinity Transformation cultivators glanced at each other, their gazes filled with competitiveness. They all knew this opportunity was rare; once missed, it wouldn’t come again.

"Five slots, how does Shopkeeper Lin plan to distribute them? We are all waiting for artifact refining!" A Divinity Transformation female cultivator couldn’t help but question Lin Baoqing.

"Shopkeeper Lin, you mean to let us bid against each other for these five slots?" A black-robed Divinity Transformation elder asked discontentedly, "This wasn’t discussed before."

"Indeed! Shopkeeper Lin, doing so puts us in a difficult position!" Another Sword Cultivator Venerable followed up, gazing at Lin Baoqing with deep meaning.

"Elder Chen, it’s a misunderstanding. I wouldn’t dare think that way," Lin Baoqing quickly waved his hand, looking at the Divinity Transformation cultivators and arranging, "I suggest that whoever gathers the artifact refining spiritual materials first will be prioritized for refining, continued until the five refining slots are used up. What do you think?"

"No! This Venerable has already gathered all required spiritual materials, save one still en route..." A middle-aged Divinity Transformation with a gloomy expression decisively refused.

"I also don’t agree; my Fire Gourd still needs time to mature. After waiting so long, I absolutely won’t give up this treasure refining slot!" An elderly white-haired cultivator spoke solemnly, spiritedly and authoritatively looking at the other cultivators.

...

Lin Baoqing’s suggestion immediately met with strong opposition, although a few expressed agreement, far fewer than those opposing it.

"Esteemed predecessors, Master Li will not stay in the Southern Wilderness long. His treasure refining will conclude in three months. Even having a slot is useless without the required refining materials!" Lin Baoqing said with a bitter smile, anticipating this scene.

Upon hearing this, the Divinity Transformation cultivators were momentarily stunned. They initially thought Master Li would stay in the Southern Wilderness for a while since this treasure refining is no small matter and requires ample preparation. But they didn’t expect the timeframe to be so pressing, only three months. This added pressure; they needed to gather the refining materials as quickly as possible within these three months, or having a slot would be pointless.

"Why the rush, can we not meet with Master Li?" A Divinity Transformation cultivator asked. He wore a yellow robe, his face haggard, yet his eyes were unusually bright.

"Yes! We too need a good consultation with Master Li!" Another Divinity Transformation cultivator echoed.

...

The Divinity Transformation cultivators, one after another, pleaded to meet Li Mu.

"This..., Master Li is currently artifact refining and might not have time to meet you, esteemed predecessors!" Lin Baoqing refused with a frown; he didn’t want to disturb Li Mu over this matter.

"Esteemed predecessors, the date of Master Li’s departure is set. No matter how you persuade him, it’s hard to change his mind. Rather, consider how to quickly assemble the spiritual materials and seize the refining opportunity. If any spiritual materials are needed, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will strive to gather them for you." Lin Baoqing stated solemnly to the Divinity Transformation cultivators.

Upon hearing Lin Baoqing, the Divinity Transformation cultivators calmed down, with contemplative expressions, frowning and considering gathering spiritual materials and vying for refining slots. They knew even pleading further would not change Master Li’s decision; the priority now was to gather refining materials promptly.

"Esteemed predecessors, if some spiritual materials cannot be gathered in a short time, I suggest giving up on treasure refining. Just in time, our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has received a new batch of spirit treasures,..." While the Divinity Transformation cultivators were still entangled, Lin Baoqing took the opportunity to pitch the sale of spirit treasures.

The batch of spirit treasures provided by Li Mu, most of which were ’well-known’, could be dealt quickly and even sold at a high price.

"Oh! What spirit treasures, let us have a look!"

"So there are spirit treasures for sale? Shopkeeper Lin, you certainly have a knack for business!"

...

Upon hearing Lin Baoqing, the cultivators immediately showed interest. They had been very eager for Master Li’s treasure refining slots, but were constrained by the urgent timeline and the difficulty of quickly assembling some spiritual materials.

Now, hearing Lin Baoqing mention spirit treasures for sale, they couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised and gathered around.

Lin Baoqing smiled faintly, taking a stack of picture books out from his chest, which detailed the spirit treasures Li Mu entrusted for sale. They were crafted into a set of exquisite album, detailing the performance and origins of the spirit treasures.

The Divinity Transformation cultivators accepted the albums and began flipping through them, and their expressions soon turned dazed.

They saw at a glance the lineage of the spirit treasures depicted in the albums; some of these spirit treasures were inherited treasures of certain sects, representing the sect’s glory and faith, while others were lifebound treasures of famous Divinity Transformations, tied to their life and death. Various pieces totaled over twenty, each carrying immense backstory, yet now they appeared in the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

"Shopkeeper Lin, you must be joking. Isn’t this the Ten Thousand Buddha Tower from the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect? And this, the Cyan Cloud Sword from the Cyan Cloud Sect?" The elder from the Ancient Moon Sect said furiously, glaring at Lin Baoqing while holding the album, questioning.

"And Old Ghost Duan’s Dragon Tooth Blade, Wu Daoist’s Treasure Transformation Spirit Disc,..., Shopkeeper Lin, are you not joking with us?" Divinity Transformation cultivator-Pang Ming Dao looked up, deeply, yet meaningfully gazing at Lin Baoqing, asking.

Upon hearing the inquiry, the Divinity Transformation cultivators all looked at Lin Baoqing, their expressions serious and their gazes complex, quietly awaiting his response.

"Esteemed seniors, both the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and the Cyan Cloud Sect have been destroyed by the Nine Demons Sect. The spirit treasures, inherited treasures depicted in the albums, are all spoils of the demon subjugation, with no issues in their origin." Lin Baoqing, seemingly prepared, smiled and explained.

Hearing Lin Baoqing’s explanation, the cultivators couldn’t help but feel an indescribable emotion. Although there were no issues with the provenance of these spirit treasures, the annihilation of these well-known sects, with their renowned contemporaries, inevitably left them somewhat emotional and heavy-hearted.