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Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Hundred-Year Ice Soul
Li Quanqing sat upright in his seat, with curtains drawn, isolating him from external prying.
From his vantage point, he could look down and scrutinize the cultivators in the hall.
His mindset couldn’t help but feel elevated.
"The two of you, this is the prodigy of the Li Family that I’ve mentioned before, now a first-rank high-grade Artifact Refining Master!"
Xie Hongyu smiled charmingly, her eyes sparkling, resembling a bright red butterfly dancing through flowers.
"Indeed an outstanding figure. In the future, the position of Artifact Hall Master of the Li Family certainly belongs to Mr. Li!"
Yun Yangzi held up his teacup, smiling amiably, exuding goodwill that was very appealing.
Li Quanqing dared not indulge in such talk, fearing a beating from the Third Elder, and similarly raised his teacup in response.
"Mr. Li has a clear and handsome appearance, and has already reached the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, how old are you this year?"
Wang Gujian, without a sound, began probing into his background.
"I naturally look young; actually, I will be twenty-four after the New Year, not comparable to those true prodigies."
Li Quanqing shook his head, keeping his composure, exaggerating his age by a few years.
"Yes, yes, even the Quan Shu Fairy of the Li family must address Quanqing as ’senior brother’."
Xie Hongyu mediated, both families had always been on good terms and came from the same origin.
"Twenty-three years old at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, although not as advanced as the top-grade Spirit Root Li Quangeng, is still very impressive."
Yun Yangzi tasted his tea, the white steam rising, concealing his somewhat relaxed expression, his voice still spring-like.
"Sir, can we begin now?"
Yun Jiezi stood by, cautiously asking.
"Let them begin."
Yun Yangzi nodded lightly.
Accompanied by the crisp and pleasant sound of the Jade Chime, a cultivator in the hall stood up, first saluting those at the head of the hall, then taking out his treasure prepared for trading.
"A bottle of first-rank middle-grade Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill, most suitable for cultivators with Gold Water Spirit Root, in exchange for..."
Li Quanqing’s eyelids slightly drooped, quietly watching the performance of the cultivators below; this feeling was indeed very exhilarating.
"Sir, your tea has cooled～"
A serving maid carrying a teapot walked over gracefully, beautiful as a peach blossom, curvaceous, plump and round, her almond eyes watery as they fixed on him.
It seemed she was quite expectant that something could happen.
Li Quanqing was already twenty years old this year, full of vigor and naturally not vegetarian.
Moreover, sometimes joining in the fray was also an attitude.
Slap!
He slapped the girl’s buttocks, her flesh quivering unapologetically as he pulled her into his arms: "Serve the tea."
"Sir, please be gentle; I can hardly bear it～"
The female cultivator cooed, her eyes darting seductively, clearly practicing some enchantment techniques.
At her words, Li Quanqing’s large hand rubbed vigorously, having gotten used to the feeling from rubbing fish heads at the pond daily.
The girl let out a tender cry, her cheeks flushed with heat, blushing bright red, her delicate body trembling slightly.
Seeing this, Yun Yangzi admired and envied him, truly accepting him.
One by one, the cultivators in the hall stood up, presenting ordinary treasures.
Li Quanqing watched with waning interest.
"Three pieces of high-grade Golden Marrow Jade, in exchange for a magical treasure."
Finally, someone offered something that truly piqued his interest.
White as jade, without a flaw, brilliantly translucent, with golden marrow jade flowing deeply within, an extraordinary sight to behold.
This is considered a high-grade material of the First Rank, containing extremely pure Geng Metal Spiritual Energy, very rare indeed.
Li Quanqing observed that the three pieces of Golden Marrow Jade combined were the size of a human head, perfectly suitable for cultivating the Glazed Jade Bone Body.
"Would you sell it for a low-grade Green Carp Sword?"
The young man announced his offer, his casual words spreading from behind the curtains, instantly quieting the noisy, bustling hall.
"Young Master, if you see any treasures you like, I can... I can bid for you..."
The girl in his arms spoke with a blush, drenched in fragrant sweat, panting heavily, barely catching her breath.
Li Quanqing, unfamiliar with this custom, nodded: "Then next time, you call out."
The loose cultivator in the hall hesitated upon hearing this price: "Senior, is it possible to exchange it for a mid-grade Green Carp Sword instead?"
Li Quanqing curled his lips dismissively. A few stones in exchange for a mid-grade magical artifact?
Dream on!
"My master says it’s possible, with additional Spirit Stones or another set of White Bone Netherworld Needle, your choice."
The attendant, despite her flushed cheeks, shouted the offer with a cold and haughty tone, a contrast that stirred a conquering desire.
Eventually, the loose cultivator chose the set of bone needles.
"What a pity, ever since obtaining the White Bone Netherworld Needle, I’ve never tested its power in a spell duel."
Li Quanqing fiddled with the three pieces of Golden Marrow Jade and cast the girl aside, truly fascinated by those needle-shaped magical treasures.
The auction continued, and he intermittently bidded, purchasing other items like Beast Food Pills, useful for the growth of Spiritual Beasts.
Now, Quanqing Pavilion in the Workshop earns sixty to seventy Spirit Stones a month, certainly not short on money.
After all, the merchandise he offered had no costs, all profit.
However, Li Quanqing occasionally went to the Artifact Hall to put on a show of Artifact Refining and sneak some iron ore.
When the last cultivator completed their trade, Li Quanqing was feeling quite uninterested.
Suddenly, Wang Gujian next to him produced a Jade Bottle: "One Tonghua Pill, in exchange for resources useful for the Qi Refining Late Stage."
His words plunged the hall into madness, with some nearly rushing in at the moment.
Xie Hongyu and Yun Jiezi reacted similarly, their eyes red with eagerness, both at the Qi Refining Sixth Level, desperate to win.
Yun Yangzi looked at the seal on the elixir bottle, slightly shocked: "Was this concocted by your brother?"
Wang Gujian nodded, his chin lifted somewhat proudly: "Yes, he was promoted to a top-rank Pill Master recently and gave me this Tonghua Pill."
Xie Hongyu whispered in explanation: "His brother is the well-known Wang Guhe, with a top-grade Wood Spirit Root, the seed of the Foundation Establishment of the Wang Family."
Mr. Wang Guhe!
Li Quanqing had heard the name, more famous than Li Quangeng, the Sword Cultivator.
The appearance of the Tonghua Pill completely set the crowd ablaze, everyone pulling out their wealth for a gamble!
Eventually, it was Xie Hongyu who purchased the elixir.
She, born into the direct lineage of the Xie family, although with an ordinary Spirit Root Talent, was greatly favored by a certain Foundation Establishment Cultivator and came from a wealthy background.
Watching the disappointed Yun Jiezi, Yun Yangzi spoke reassuringly: "Don’t worry, if Guhe can produce a Tonghua Pill, he surely has more. I will personally secure one for you later."
"Thank you, young master, for your concern."
Yun Jiezi was immediately filled with gratitude, quickly pledging his loyalty.
Yun Yangzi, satisfied with training his loyal follower, withdrew a bone-chilling treasure resembling ice: "A hundred-year old Ice Soul, can assist Water Attribute cultivators in cultivating Cold Ice Techniques, in exchange for something my heart desires."
Li Quanqing had never heard of such a thing, but couldn’t resist the allure.
He had long coveted the power of Ice Magic, and naturally, he couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
Xie Hongyu was equally surprised: "Such a thing only comes from the Northern Cold Icefield. Has the Yun family’s fleet traveled so far across the continent?"
