Ning Shanshan bounced ahead.

Ji Yuan, dressed in a wide green robe, walked behind her. "No need for that, I just want to buy some specialties from Lanshan City to bring back for my friends."

"Oh?" Ning Shanshan's eyes rolled, "Well, that's a different story. What's your budget, and are these gifts for male or female friends?"

"Senior, let me tell you, don't go to those shops that specialize in Lanshan City specialties. They're all scams targeting out-of-town cultivators like you; they're very expensive."

"There are also some runners like me who are very unreliable. They have deals with those shops and take seniors to those places, but don't worry, I'm not that kind of person."

"Alright, alright."

So for the rest of the day, Ji Yuan didn't go anywhere else but wandered around Lanshan City with Ning Shanshan, buying various things.

For Hua Yaoyue, it was naturally Spirit Wine, but it had to be brought back and aged in the Wine Cellar for a while.

The gift for Phoenix Peach was Lanshan City's special bamboo dragonflies and paper butterflies, probably low-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

When activated by spiritual qi, they would dance gracefully and even sing.

Of course, they could be used in battle, though not very effectively; they were more for fun.

As long as it was entertaining, it would suit Phoenix Peach's tastes.

For Du Wanyi, Ji Yuan also prepared a gift, but it wasn't the bamboo dragonflies or paper butterflies.

Her talent was slightly lacking, and her strength wasn't very strong, so Ji Yuan prepared a unique protective Spiritual Artifact from Lanshan City for her.

A "Jade Hairpin."

Mid-grade Spiritual Artifact, worn in the hair for daily protection, and could be activated as an assassination Spiritual Artifact in critical moments, suitable for her.

As for the gift for Dong Qian, Ji Yuan spent the most effort, and it was the most expensive of all the gifts.

A set of bracelets, necklace, and earrings, although mid-grade Spiritual Artifacts, had no protective or offensive effects.

According to the shopkeeper, the true effect of the jewelry was to form a shield over the body, which nourished the physique day and night, delayed aging, and tightened the skin.

Ji Yuan even tried them on. As a Tier Two Artifact Refiner and Tier Two Array Master, he could naturally detect the jewelry's true effects, although not very pronounced, but indeed present.

Since that's the case, it's enough.

This set of Spiritual Artifact jewellery cost Ji Yuan a total of 800 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

But he thought it was worth it, not to mention that part of these Spirit Stones should belong to Dong Qian; after all, sharing a bed... a gift is appropriate.

Every time Ji Yuan bought something, Ning Shanshan sensibly waited at the door.

So she had no idea what exactly Ji Yuan bought or how many Spirit Stones he spent.

For such a thoughtful runner, Ji Yuan naturally gave her a generous reward.

Mid-grade Spirit Stones, two pieces even.

When Ning Shanshan saw the Spirit Stones in her hand, her eyes widened, "Senior, this... this..."

For a Junior Cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Cultivation, 200 Low-grade Spirit Stones was truly a considerable amount, as even some Peak of Qi Refining cultivators might not be able to produce that many Spirit Stones.

"I see good talent in you; go back and cultivate well. Strive to reach the Peak of Qi Refining soon and aim for Foundation Establishment, as that's the right path."

"The Spirit Stones are yours now; quickly put them away, don't let others see them."

Upon hearing this, Ning Shanshan hurriedly hid the two Mid-grade Spirit Stones, and then, watching the senior who was already inside, she gathered her courage to ask, "Se... Senior, may I know your name?"

"Ji Yuan."

"Ji Yuan, Ji Yuan, Ji Yuan..."

Ning Shanshan silently recited the name several times in her heart until she was sure she'd never forget it, then finally left with the Spirit Stones.

Inside the courtyard, Ji Yuan appeared calm.

While committing acts like killing and arson, naturally, the name Qiu Qianhai should be reported.

But now that this matter can be described as chivalrous, naturally, his true name should be reported.

Can't let both names be so notorious, can we?

The gifts were all purchased, and since the auction had yet to start, Ji Yuan didn't go out anymore. Instead, he focused on cultivation in the courtyard, nurturing his Spiritual Qi while contemplating the "Sword Manual."

Occasionally, he'd go to the Meditation Room for a snack to enhance his Divine Sense.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and the time for the auction arrived.

Ji Yuan changed his appearance with the Transformation Talisman to the old man disguise from when he sold the Foundation Establishment Pills and left early.

When he arrived at the auction house, he found it already crowded with people, even with many standing at the entrance.

This was the first time Ji Yuan had seen so many Foundation Establishment cultivators since… well, the last time, although many had already entered the auction house, there were still forty or fifty standing at the entrance.

Ji Yuan walked around the outermost edge of the crowd, hunched over, smiling back at anyone who looked his way.

Finally, he distanced himself from the crowd and entered the auction house.

Inside, it seemed much more spacious, lacking any noisy sounds, with only a few beautifully dressed young female cultivators flitting around like butterflies.

Before Ji Yuan even spoke, a female cultivator in a pink skirt, exposing her slender jade legs, approached, lowering her body to give him a respectful bow.

Revealing her graceful figure.

"Senior, is there anything you need assistance with?"

Ji Yuan calmly took out a Jade Token from his Storage Bag and showed it to her, "Take me upstairs."

The female cultivator, seeing this, became even more respectful, "Please follow me, senior."

It was no wonder Ji Yuan was cautious, as he had just surveyed the room with his eyes and discovered that many mid-stage Foundation Establishment and even late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could only sit in the first-floor lobby.

If a cultivator at the initial Foundation Establishment stage could obtain a Jade Token to go upstairs, it would inevitably draw attention.

When out and about, it's best to be low-key if possible.

But as Ji Yuan walked toward the stairs to the second floor, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the lobby.

Why is he here too?

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