Zheng Buxiu heard Zhou Xun speak, frowned slightly, but still maintained a hint of courtesy:

"Alchemist Zhou, you are a Loose Cultivator and, as far as I know, do not have any family Spirit Veins, so why compete with this old man? I ask Alchemist Zhou to kindly let Zheng Mou have this array,"

"My Zheng Family will surely reward you generously!"

Zhou Xun heard this, noticing the crowd's puzzled expressions, apparently curious about his bid for the array.

After all, he was not a Noble Youth and did not need to care for family Spirit Veins.

With a few months left until the transfer of his Wangchuan Lake Daoist Field, he decided to release this news now, making future requests for alchemy more straightforward.

Thus, he spoke clearly:

"Dear Daoists, you may not know, Zhou Mou has already rented Wangchuan Lake, which will soon become Zhou Mou's Daoist Field and conveniently needs an array for protection!"

"Anyone looking for Zhou Mou for alchemy in the future can seek me out at Wangchuan Lake!"

Then he turned towards Zheng Tianxiu's direction, calmly saying:

"Daoist Zheng, this array I cannot yield!"

At this time, the Grand Elder from the Huang Family laughed heartily and cupped his hands towards Zhou Xun:

"Since Alchemist Zhou desires it, this array Huang naturally yields, and if Alchemist Zhou lacks Spirit Stones, Huang will offer full support!"

Zheng Tianxiu had a gloomy expression, his face fluctuating:

"Alchemist Zhou, Zheng Mou is willing..."

At this moment, a stern voice interrupted Zheng Tianxiu.

"Alchemist Zhou, Daoist Zheng, this is the auction event at White Cloud Immortal City, and I will reiterate the rules once again,"

"The auction has only one principle, that is, the highest bidder wins. No one is allowed to threaten, maliciously inflate prices, or collude privately... Those affecting the normal auction order cannot blame White Cloud Immortal City for being impolite!"

Zheng Tianxiu heard this, looked deeply at Zhou Xun, then cupped his hands towards Zhou Buqi:

"Zheng Mou misspoke, I hope the Chief Steward will not blame me!"

Simultaneously, he nodded slightly towards Zhou Xun:

"Alchemist Zhou, I yield the array to you!"

After saying this, he sat back down.

After Zhou Xun placed his bid, no one followed, allowing him to successfully purchase the Quasi-Third Tier "Vajra Five Elements Array" for sixteen thousand Spirit Stones.

With his twenty percent discount, he only needed to pay twelve thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones.

Soon, a middle-aged man in embroidered clothes brought the treasures Zhou Xun won to his booth.

"Alchemist Zhou, we meet again. Here is the 'Beauty Pill' and 'Vajra Five Elements Array' you purchased, totaling sixteen thousand four hundred Spirit Stones. Would you need the Immortal City to lend?"

"I didn't expect Daoist Yu to come personally. Zhou Mou is short on funds and without the Immortal City's willingness to lend, I truly lacked confidence in securing the 'Vajra Five Elements Array'"

"Naturally, I need the loan of Spirit Stones!"

Zhou Xun nodded in agreement.

The middle-aged man with the surname Yu nodded slightly, secretly grumbling in his heart.

"Alchemist Zhou only needs to present six thousand four hundred Spirit Stones!"

Zhou Xun immediately patted his Storage Bag and pointed out sixty-four pieces of Middle-Grade Spirit Stones, handing them to the middle-aged man in embroidered clothes.

The middle-aged man then placed a large and a small box in front of Zhou Xun.

After both parties checked and found no errors, the middle-aged man in embroidered clothes cupped his hands in farewell:

"Yu Mou has other treasures to deliver and won't disturb Alchemist Zhou further!"

The auction continued, with treasures of increasing value.

"Next, up for auction is the pinnacle treasure of this event—Snow Spirit Water!"

"Many Daoists should be aware of Snow Spirit Water's effect, able to increase the Core Formation success rate by five percent. This Snow Spirit Water was crafted from a Snow Reishi with five hundred years of medicinal age,"

"It can increase the chance of breaking through to Fake Pill by fifteen percent, and increase the chance of True Pill breakthrough by five percent as well!"

"An absolutely top-notch Core Formation Spiritual Object!"

"The starting price is twenty thousand Spirit Stones, each increase must not be less than a thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Twenty one thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Twenty three thousand Spirit Stones!"

The price of Snow Spirit Water climbed steadily, soon exceeding thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

The bidder's voice was powerful, causing Zhou Xun to look over, vaguely reminding him of facing Master Yufeng.

"Fake Pill Cultivator!"

Zhou Xun's heart skipped a beat.

Who could secure such treasures could belong to either the top families of Xui Country or some Fake Pill Cultivators.

Zhou Xun guessed that even cultivators from the Cloud Light Sect might be present.

Below Crystal Condensing Pill, Snow Spirit Water was considered among the top Spiritual Objects for Core Formation!

Ultimately, Snow Spirit Water was acquired by a Fake Pill Cultivator whom Zhou Xun had never met, at the astonishing price of "thirty-four thousand Spirit Stones!"

Though Zhou Xun could afford this Snow Spirit Water, he was merely an Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Acquiring the Quasi-Third Tier Array could be justified with the Immortal City's loan of Spirit Stones as an excuse.

But obtaining a piece of Snow Spirit Water would be too conspicuous.

"Possessing a treasure can bring calamity to the unwary!"

It would surely tempt many Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators to take risks in exterminating for treasure!

Zhou Xun naturally wouldn't make such a mistake.

After the Snow Spirit Water, came the final treasure of the auction.

A gray Small Sword Talisman Treasure.

Exactly similar to the one Zhou Xun obtained from Sunx Yuanqing.

Unfortunately, he couldn't bid on it again, or else he could use his talisman treasure openly!

Eventually, this talisman treasure was auctioned off for twelve thousand Spirit Stones.

...

The auction ended, and Zhou Xun returned to his Cave Mansion.

"Yiqing!" Zhou Xun took out the jade box containing the Beauty Pill, handing it to Song Yiqing!

"Thank you, husband!"

Song Yiqing's starry eyes twinkled as she stored the elixir in her Storage Bag.

"How do you plan to thank me?" Zhou Xun asked teasingly.

"At the mercy of my husband!" Song Yiqing's face reddened slightly, lowered her head, and replied softly.

"Haha!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily, scooped her up in his arms, and strode towards the bedroom.

A night of intense emotion, sleepless till dawn!

The next day, Patriarch Lin visited, and Zhou Xun ordered a Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Medicine from him.

Then he bid farewell and left, returning to Red Leaf Square.

Wang Erniu also journeyed with him.

Notably, Zheng Tianxiu once again visited Zhou Xun's Cave Mansion, requesting him to sell the Vajra Five Elements Array.

He was willing to pay Zhou Xun the original auction price for the array and promised to gift it to Zhou Xun for free after replacing the family's Tier Two High-Grade Array.

However, the Quasi-Third Tier Array was crucial to Zhou Xun's safety, so he naturally would not agree.

Thus he refused without hesitation!

Otherwise, with his original twenty percent discount plus the Tier Two High-Grade Array, he'd profit several thousand Spirit Stones, a beneficial deal!

Finding Zhou Xun unyielding, the individual had no choice but to give up, politely cupping his hands in farewell.

Yet, the hint of severity in his departing gaze could not escape Zhou Xun's Divine Sense.

Zhou Xun remained vigilant but not overly worried.

The man's lifespan was nearing its end, with his physical functions and mana deteriorating.

Although he possessed Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation, his true strength likely matched those of Seventh or Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

And he had already slain one such cultivator.

Moreover, that one was a True Pill Cultivator's Direct Disciple.

Furthermore, even if defeated, he had the Heaven-Escaping Talisman enhanced by Nurtured Talisman Technique, making escape feasible.

In the following days, Zhou Xun continued in his peaceful cultivation.

Time passed quickly, and before long, three months had gone by.

Finally, it was time for Zhou Xun's Wangchuan Lake Daoist Field to be transferred!

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