MTLNOVEL Chapter 161 Note_1
After casually chatting for a short while and seeing that the time was about right, Li Xiuyuan stood up and said,
"Thank you, fellow cultivators, for attending this exchange meeting that I've organized. It has allowed everyone to make some new acquaintances. Let's get started, and I hope that each of you will find some gains."
As soon as his words ended, an elderly man with a kindly expression turned to Lin Shilu and said with a smile,
"Indeed, every time I attend, I get to meet some new friends, which is truly fortunate."
The person who spoke was named Wei Liqiong, a family cultivator with Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer cultivation, hailing from the Wei Family of the Hengyang Mountain Range, a family whose strength was not inferior to the Lin Family.
Since this person was interested in making connections, Lin Shilu naturally would not reject him. They nodded to each other as a greeting.
Lin Shilu responded with a nod to the goodwill expressed by the other cultivators.
Seeing the warm atmosphere, Li Xiuyuan, as the organizer, began the exchange meeting, and he was the first to present his items for trade.
With a wave of his hand, three treasures landed steadily on the stone table in front of everyone. They were a Second Order Medium Quality Demon Beast inner pill, a Third Order Low Grade Spiritual Medicine, and a fist-sized golden ore.
Observing the three treasures, Li Xiuyuan spoke with a smile,
"I assume I need not mention what these three items are, as everyone likely knows. I'm willing to trade them for Third Order Spiritual Medicine Chunyang Grass, or the Autumn Jade Fruit. If you possess such items, you can trade one for all three."
Hearing Li Xiuyuan's proposal, not a single cultivator in the room spoke up, evidently because the items he sought were too precious.
Lin Tianming also eyed these treasures with great desire, but alas, he had nothing of equal value to offer and could only be a spectator.
A few moments passed in silence, seeing that no one was speaking up, Li Xiuyuan felt a tinge of disappointment, but he quickly came to terms with it, given the rare nature of his requested items. Even within the Zhenyang Sect, they were hard to come by, and cultivators in the market, even if they had what he needed, would probably not be willing to trade them.
He reluctantly put away the three treasures, and then it was Song Xun's turn. He took out two items, a Second Order Low Grade Demon Core and a Third Order Spiritual Medicine.
Song Xun's items were of slightly lesser value than Li Xiuyuan's and didn't come with any special requirements. As long as the trade was of equal value and he needed the items, he was willing to exchange.
Soon enough, two cultivators traded goods with Song Xun, each obtaining one of his treasures.
Then Ye Pinghai also displayed a Hun Tian Pill and a Second Order Medium Quality Magic Artifact, looking to trade for the Third Order Spiritual Medicine he needed.
The Hun Tian Pill, which could directly raise the cultivation of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator by a minor realm, was highly sought after in the Cultivation World. It was quickly traded away by Wei Liqiong at no small expense, while the medium-grade magic artifact was acquired by a Foundation Establishment Sixth Level cultivator.
In just a short while, Lin Shilu took out two items. One was Golden Tide Sand, and the other was a Second Order Low Grade Artifact.
Both items were extraordinary, with the Golden Tide Sand being rather precious and the Second Order artifacts always in high demand. Many cultivators, regardless of already possessing a magic artifact, would still be eager to obtain another, either for personal use or to purchase for their kin.
"Fellow cultivators, I am looking to trade these two treasures for Second Order Qi Cultivation materials. As long as the values are equivalent, I'm willing to trade. If the item provided is of greater value than mine, I can compensate with spirit stones."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Xiuyuan, with a single wave of his hand, revealed a blood-red stone in his palm.
"Brother Lin, how about trading this Golden Blood Stone for your Golden Tide Sand?"
"Mm, then I would be at an advantage, wouldn't I?" Lin Shilu replied with a chuckle.
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"It's fine, Golden Tide Sand is not easy to come by. I don't mind taking a small loss." Li Xiuyuan didn't mind and proceeded to trade with Lin Shilu.
The remaining Second Order artifact was also quickly traded away by a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator, who offered the body of a Second Order Demonic Beast in exchange.
Lin Shilu was very pleased, as he managed to trade both of his items for things he needed.
Time flowed on slowly, and the entire exchange meeting lasted for half an hour, featuring treasures that were no less inferior than those auctioned in Foundation Establishment auction houses.
Lin Tianming witnessed the whole event, his eyes nearly dazzled by the array of treasures.
As the exchange drew to a close, most cultivators didn't immediately get up to leave; instead, they engaged in discussions about cultivation and the Four Arts of Cultivation.
Lin Tianming listened intently, soaking in the many cultivators' insights on cultivation and alchemy, as well as conversations with a few Second Order Alchemists. In just half an hour, he gained a lot of knowledge.
The fervent atmosphere lasted until late afternoon. As dusk approached, it was time for the exchange meeting to wind down.
Li Xiuyuan and Song Xun, as hosts and organizers of the exchange, got up and exchanged greetings with the other cultivators.
Ye Pinghai and Lin Shilu also stood up, cupped their fists, exchanged a few words with Li Xiuyuan and Song Xun, and then prepared to leave.
The three of them left the auction, and the bustling plaza outside the auction house quieted down significantly, marking the end of the grand gathering. Some cultivators also slowly departed from the market.
By now, evening had arrived; the auction and exchange meeting had lasted nearly half a day.
After parting ways with Ye Pinghai, Lin Tianming and his companion returned to the Cave Mansion Courtyard.
Once inside the Cave Mansion Courtyard, Lin Tianfeng and Lin Tianhong were already seated in the courtyard.
Seeing the two return, they quickly got up to greet them.
Lin Shilu nodded and then asked about their whereabouts and gains for the day.
Lin Tianfeng and his companion had attended an auction at the Qi Refining Area and, with their assets, managed to bid on several treasures. After the auction ended, they too participated in an exchange and met several Zhenyang Sect Disciples and family cultivators, ending the day on a very positive note.