After Qin Ming received the news.

His whole spirit shook with excitement.

The auction at Mirror Snow Pavilion was about to begin.

He instructed Wu Jiang for a while, then set off for Vast Sea Immortal City.

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he no longer needed to rely on a flying spiritual artifact for transportation.

But using the Spiritual Light Shuttle was still more mana-saving.

Qin Ming flew through the air, watching the scenery of Wangyue Lake quickly receding below him.

His tunneling speed was now several times faster than before.

Half a day later.

Qin Ming arrived at Vast Sea Immortal City, where the flow of people at the gate was several times more than usual, presumably heading for the auction.

The nearby low-tier independent cultivators saw that a Foundation Establishment cultivator was arriving from the sky and ceremoniously gave way.

Qin Ming entered the Inner City and followed the main road to the Mirror Snow Pavilion, where he met Guu Qingzhao.

From her, he learned that besides the Foundation Establishment Pill, there would be many other treasures entrusted for auction.

The appearance of the Foundation Establishment Pill not only attracted numerous independent cultivators and Qi Cultivation Clans, but even a majority of third-class Foundation Establishment Clans came.

After all, each addition of a Foundation Establishment cultivator significantly enhances the overall strength of these clans.

These third-class Foundation Establishment Clans do not have the ability to cultivate the Foundation Establishment Pill, so they would not miss any opportunity.

There were still three days left until the auction officially began.

Inside and outside Vast Sea Immortal City were bustling with conversations, and even the rooms in the inns and lodges of the Outer City were insufficient.

The Immortal City added many temporary habitation spots outside the city.

Inside Mirror Snow Pavilion.

Guu Qingzhao and Shopkeeper Liao were extremely busy for these two days.

Qin Ming sat alone by the window of the building, casually ordered a few small dishes, drinking wine and looking outside.

"Hey, have you heard?"

"The Foundation Establishment Pill put up for auction by Mirror Snow Pavilion this time is likely made by the Wangyue Island Master."

"Naturally, Elder Qin is an Honorary Guest Elder of Mirror Snow Pavilion."

"I must say, I have long heard that besides his extraordinary attainments in the Spirit Plant path, Elder Qin's alchemy skill is unmatched."

"Are you kidding? Is he more impressive than Master Sunx? He is a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist Master."

"Although Elder Qin can cultivate the Foundation Establishment Pill, he just advanced to a Tier Two Alchemist not long ago."

"Precisely because of this, Elder Qin is no more than forty years old, and will eventually become a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist."

"It's just a pity we haven't seen his true appearance; we should be able to see him at this auction."

"When you put it that way, it makes sense."

"Let's eat!"

...

Qin Ming listened to the discussions at the neighboring wine table and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh wryly.

At this moment.

From the third floor staircase, two elderly men, one fat and one thin, came up, exuding a Foundation Establishment Stage mana fluctuation.

Immediately drew the attention of the cultivators dining on the third floor, although they dared not look too much.

The two approached Qin Ming's table, and as they got closer, the thin old man smiled and greeted Qin Ming: "Hehe, greetings Fellow Daoist Qin! I have heard much of your great name!"

"Would it be convenient to chat for a bit?"

Qin Ming turned back and assessed the two men briefly, then stood up and returned the courtesy asking: "May I know who the two Fellow Daoists are?"

"I'm Xue Zhili, and this is Fellow Daoist Miao Renke."

"Fellow Daoist Xue."

"Fellow Daoist Miao."

Qin Ming glanced over them; Xue Zhili was in the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, Miao Renke was Early-stage Foundation Establishment.

"This isn't the place to talk business, could Fellow Daoist Qin move upstairs for a discussion?" Xue Zhili asked with a smile.

Qin Ming didn't know why these two sought him, but he nodded, following them upstairs to a private room on the fifth floor.

As the three went upstairs.

"No way? Was that Elder Qin sitting next to us earlier?"

"That seems to be the case."

"Then didn't Elder Qin hear everything we said just now?"

"..."

Inside the private room on the fifth floor.

Xue Zhili raised his hand to cast a soundproof restriction, then spoke directly: "Fellow Daoist Qin, here's the matter. I have organized an exchange meeting among Foundation Establishment cultivators, which will commence after the auction concludes."

"After all, it's rare for so many Foundation Establishment cultivators to have time to gather together."

"Those who attend this exchange are not ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators; they are outstanding individuals among their peers. With your name resounding throughout the Spiritual Habitat Cultivation Realm, you have the qualification to participate, and I sincerely invite you. Are you interested?"

Xue Zhili finished speaking, waited with a smile for Qin Ming's response.

Qin Ming pondered briefly and asked: "Where will the exchange meeting be held?"

"Hehe, there's no need to worry, Fellow Daoist Qin. The exchange meeting will be held at my Cloud Villa, located within the Inner City." Xue Zhili replied.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming immediately agreed.

Such a level of exchange meeting could possibly have items he needed.

"In that case, I certainly won't refuse Fellow Daoist Xue's kind offer, and I will definitely participate then."

Xue Zhili smiled upon hearing his words, "Then I await Fellow Daoist Qin's presence."

Afterward.

The three chatted and got to know each other.

From their prior exchange, Qin Ming learned that Xue Zhili was quite well-known in Vast Sea Immortal City.

Miao Renke was also a Foundation Establishment stage independent cultivator, but his cultivation in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation was a more obscure branch, the Mechanical Puppetry Technique, making him a Tier Two Middle-Grade Puppet Master.

Though his own cultivation was only at the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, his puppetry skill, when exhibited, could rival Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

After the exchange ended.

Xue Zhili and Miao Renke bid farewell to Qin Ming and left.

Three days later.

The auction, which had been generating momentum for three months, was held as scheduled.

At the Treasure Auction House of Mirror Snow Pavilion in Vast Sea Immortal City, the grand scale could accommodate over a thousand cultivators simultaneously.

Of course, the entry qualification for this auction was quite high, and average independent cultivators couldn't get in.

After entering the venue.

Guu Qingzhao had someone arrange an excellent view private room for him, then told him:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, this auction might have plenty of items you need."

Qin Ming was surprised to hear even she said so, immediately nodded: "That would be best, indeed."

His financial means were now substantial, anything he set eyes on, he could afford the price.

After half an hour.

Various sect families and independent cultivators gradually entered the venue.

Qin Ming looked toward the hall's entrance, and in just a moment, he already noticed four or five Foundation Establishment cultivators entering.

He couldn't help but feel inwardly: to begin with, Foundation Establishment Pills are extremely rare; with these Foundation Establishment Clans competing, it's difficult for independent cultivators to seize them.

However, quite a few Qi Cultivation Clans were prepared to spend everything to try their luck for even a sliver of this chance.

"Qilian Mountain Mun Family, Ten Thousand Swords Manor Gusu Family, Xiaokui Island Qian Family, even these long-established Foundation Establishment Clans are here."

"And Wildfire Ancestor, Illusion Spirit Fairy, why are these people here as well?"

"It's tough! I never thought so many people would contend for this Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Absolutely no way for independent cultivators to survive!"

Qin Ming also learned from Guu Qingzhao the crucial reason why so many came to compete this time.

It's because the auction was held within Vast Sea Immortal City.

Even if an independent cultivator successfully acquires the Foundation Establishment Pill, they need not worry about being robbed halfway.

Because spell fights are prohibited within Vast Sea Immortal City, ensuring safety. After obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill, they can rent a dedicated cave mansion for seclusion under the main peak of Vast Sea, choosing to break through locally.

...

After a stick of incense.

Inside the venue, every seat was filled; anyone who had secured entry qualification arrived.

A middle-aged auctioneer took the stage, following a passionate opening speech.

The first auction item was brought up.

"This is the first auction item of this event."

"It is the Spirit Nesting Spirit Rice, reappearing in the Cultivation Realm after a century, totaling fifty pounds!"

"Produced by Wangyue Island Master Elder Qin!"

The middle-aged auctioneer then uncovered the red cloth, revealing the icy pure white spirit rice inside.

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