I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 516 - 291: Sixth-Tier Thunder Wings

Soon, the hall originally convened for discussing artifact refining slots had transformed into a bustling trade fair. Numerous Divinity Transformation Cultivators voiced their opinions, eager to snatch their desired Spirit Treasures.

"Shopkeeper Lin, I am determined to obtain that Cyan Cloud Sword. To get it, I am willing to give up my artifact refining slot!" shouted a burly cultivator.

"Ha! Fellow Daoist Pang, I’m sorry, but I’ve also set my sights on that Cyan Cloud Sword!" another cultivator called out, unwilling to show weakness.

"There’s no need for you two to go at odds. The Cyan Cloud Sword is a treasured heirloom of the Cyan Cloud Sect, and it’s not just the two of you who want it!" Elder of the Ancient Moon Sect smiled and advised, clearly harboring thoughts for the Cyan Cloud Sword as well.

"Shopkeeper Lin, I am different from them. That Golden Wing Halberd matches my attributes, so I must have it!" said a cultivator with a handsome face.

"Haha, then let’s compare resources! Shopkeeper Lin, set the trading rules!" another Divinity Transformation Cultivator implied, looking at Lin Baoqing.

Lin Baoqing smiled faintly, knowing that this was the inevitable outcome. He cleared his throat and was just about to speak.

At this moment, a Divinity Transformation Cultivator in a white robe, with a handsome appearance, suddenly interjected: "Shopkeeper Lin, allow me to ask bluntly, might there be a problem with the origin of these Spirit Treasures? As far as I know, the spoils from the Xuan Tian Sword Sect’s and Taiyi Sect’s annihilation of the Nine Demons Sect were all put into the Treasure Vault for merit exchange, and would definitely not circulate out."

The white-robed cultivator paused for a moment, glanced around at the gathered cultivators, and continued: "Moreover, given the quality and quantity of this batch of Spirit Treasures, claiming they’re spoils of war is hard to believe!"

Upon hearing this, all the Divinity Transformation Cultivators were collectively taken aback, showing signs of deep thought, and couldn’t help but wonder where exactly these Spirit Treasures at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion came from?

"What’s more, both in quality and quantity, this batch of Spirit Treasures far exceeds what sects like the Xuan Tian Sword Sect obtained post-war. Shopkeeper Lin, claiming these as ’war spoils’ might be hard to convince."

"Could it be that your pavilion has some collaboration with the Nine Demons Sect?"

The white-robed cultivator looked at Lin Baoqing, throwing out a series of inquiries.

These remarks immediately caused a silence in the grand hall. The cultivators exchanged looks, each harboring doubts, starting to question the legitimacy of these Spirit Treasures’ origins, as well as whether Lin Baoqing and the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion were in cahoots with the Nine Demons Sect.

This emergence of doubt rendered the previously lively hall to become slightly delicate in atmosphere.

Originally smiling, Lin Baoqing’s face turned unnatural in the face of the Divinity Transformation Cultivators’ questioning gazes, knowing full well that should he fail to give a reasonable explanation, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion would face a massive trust crisis.

Lin Baoqing pondered for a moment and solemnly countered: "Elder Zhuang, your speculation is rather absurd. These Spirit Treasures are indeed spoils of war, attained by subduing a highly cultivated Demon Cultivator, and this elder also entrusted this pavilion to sell a vast range of Auxiliary Cultivation Materials from Demon Cultivators, which were likewise spoils of war. However, it is indeed inappropriate to sell Demonic materials at this time, so I refused."

Lin Baoqing paused, then continued: "As for the origin of these Spiritual Objects, and the identity of this elder, due to certain secrets involved, I cannot disclose more. But I can assure you, these Spirit Treasures are spoils of war and definitely not from the Nine Demons Sect. Our pavilion would never risk worldwide condemnation by collaborating with the Nine Demons Sect, so please rest assured."

Upon hearing Lin Baoqing’s explanation, the Divinity Transformation Cultivators were not entirely convinced. Someone doubtedly inquired: "Shopkeeper Lin, these are all assumptions; without evidence, it’s hard to believe. We are more concerned about the origin of these Spiritual Objects. If they are spoils of war, then please tell us, which Demon Cultivator did he take down or which Demon Sect did he conquer to obtain so many spoils?"

"Indeed, the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Cyan Cloud Sword, the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect’s Ten Thousand Buddha Tower... The Demon Cultivator capable of acquiring such Spirit Treasures surely has an extraordinary identity!" another cultivator interjected.

Upon hearing this, Lin Baoqing showed a difficult expression, knowing full well that if he couldn’t provide concrete evidence, the reputation of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion would suffer serious damage. However, he couldn’t easily disclose that these Spirit Treasures came from Master Li.

Lin Baoqing pondered further and solemnly vowed: "Dear seniors, the reason I cannot reveal more about the origin of these Spirit Treasures is indeed due to some special reasons. However, what I can guarantee is that these Spirit Treasures are recovered from an elder’s post-war spoils. He would never cooperate with the Nine Demons Sect. I dare use the honor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to assure that the source of these Spirit Treasures is pure."

Upon hearing this, the Divinity Transformation Cultivators frowned, clearly not completely satisfied with Lin Baoqing’s response. They still harbored significant doubts about the origins of these Spirit Treasures, yet without substantial evidence to verify their suspicions.

The white-robed Divinity Transformation Cultivator pressed on, asking coolly: "Shopkeeper Lin, staking the honor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is certainly precious. But can we know the name of this elder? Surely, he’s not an unknown elder?"

"Indeed! This elder surely wouldn’t be one not to be seen!"

"Shopkeeper Lin, can you enlighten us?"

...

The Divinity Transformation Cultivators’ eyes brightened collectively, following up with Lin Baoqing.

"This...!"

Lin Baogui angrily glanced at the white-robed cultivator. A perfectly good trade was disrupted by him, yet he dared not easily vent his anger, knowing he couldn’t afford to offend these Divinity Transformation Cultivators.