Besides Huoo Qianqiu, there are three other Late-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.

"The elderly man in the black robe to the north is Yann Xiaotian of Giant Python Island, a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator renowned in the Spirit Nest Islands."

"The short elder to the west is Liuu Wanzhou from the Liuu Family of Yellow Spirit Island, a newly advanced Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, known for defeating fellow late-stage cultivators right after his breakthrough."

"The middle-aged man in green robes to the east is Yu Hong from Celestial Wave River, a Tier Two Middle-Grade Array Master."

Aunt Long specifically introduced these profound Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators to Qin Ming.

Soon after, a graceful figure descended in the center of the square.

A voice like a great bell resounded clearly in everyone's ears.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists, for accepting the invitation to Qianye Spirit Island to attend this Spirit Island Exchange Conference."

"I am Nie Aoshan; without further ado, I declare the exchange conference officially open!"

"During the seven days, aside from trade between islands, rare items from Qianye Spirit Island will be auctioned daily in the central main venue. Interested Daoists are encouraged to participate."

"That's all from me, hoping everyone gains something from this exchange conference."

"Next is the auctioning of the first wave of items today."

Qin Ming gazed at the central venue, his pupils involuntarily contracting.

Nie Aoshan's cultivation has reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, making him the highest among those present. Upon his arrival, he emanated a powerful spiritual pressure, intimidating everyone on site.

"Besides Nie Aoshan, the Nie Family also has a Supreme Elder at the Fake Pill Stage, who usually doesn't show up in public events," Aunt Long silently explained to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming nodded slightly, pondering quietly.

'It seems the Nie Family's rise over the Zhao Family isn't just due to the Thunder Origin Sect's support but also their own formidable foundation.'

If one lacks capability, no amount of support can elevate them.

Next, over a dozen graceful maids holding red-cloth-covered trays successively entered the venue.

Afterward, a middle-aged cultivator from the 72 Island Loose Alliance revealed the treasures, uncovering the red cloth one by one for public auction.

"I won't say much more."

"So, let's begin the auction for the first item of this exchange." The middle-aged cultivator said and unveiled the red cloth.

The tray revealed a yellow crystal stone, exuding rich Spiritual Qi, with a mysterious cloud-like thing inside.

"Tier Two Top-Grade Spiritual Ore, Cold Crystal Profound Copper."

"Starting bid is twenty thousand Spirit Stones, with each increase no less than one thousand Spirit Stones."

Boom!

"An exceedingly rare spiritual ore of such size!"

"Are the Loose Alliance and the Nie Family insane? They dare to trade such precious spiritual materials?"

"Who cares, since they're so generous, this Isle Master won't hold back! I bid thirty thousand!!"

"..."

"I bid forty thousand!"

"!!!"

"Fifty thousand!"

...

Soon, after several rounds of intense bidding, the Cold Crystal Spiritual Ore was auctioned at an exceptionally high price.

Even Tier Two Array Master Yu Hong of Late-stage Foundation Establishment participated; it's likely a rare array material too.

Both the Loose Alliance and the Nie Family replicated the Auction House's strategy, opening with high-value items, immediately igniting the spending atmosphere among the cultivators present.

"The second item is a potentially priceless find for Spirit Plant Masters," said the middle-aged man, smiling meaningfully in the direction of Qin Ming.

Then he uncovered the red cloth to reveal a few unremarkable-looking gray Spirit Seeds to the crowd.

All cultivators present, including several Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, exchanged puzzled glances, evidently unable to recognize the item.

Some Tier Two Spirit Plant Masters in the venue also remained silent, looking at the seeds.

But Qin Ming identified the origin of these Spirit Seeds at a glance, his eyes immediately lighting up, though he had no intention of drawing attention.

He was secretly amazed: 'It's the Spirit Seed of Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass!'

The middle-aged host had intended to keep the crowd in suspense, confident that almost no one present could recognize this item.

Perhaps only Qin, the famed Spirit Plant Master of the Spirit Nest Islands, might know a thing or two, he thought.

But after waiting for some time, Qin Ming showed no reaction, just like the others, and looked at him inquisitively.

The middle-aged host felt instantly awkward, having to muster his voice to shout loudly:

"My fellow Daoists! This is the Spirit Seed of the Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Plant — Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass!"

"In its mature form, it can protect the soul at critical moments, not only bringing one back to life but also serving as material for various Tier Three Spiritual Pills."

"It's said to be the main ingredient in crafting the high-tier Life-extending Pill!"

"Need I say more about its value?"

"Starting bid is thirty thousand Spirit Stones!"

As soon as the middle-aged cultivator finished speaking, cultivators immediately began to place bids.

"Thirty-five thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Fifty thousand Spirit Stones!"

"..."

"Come on, are you really acting like you can grow it yourself, bidding so fiercely?"

"If you've got the guts, just place a bid! Who cares whether it can be grown; it's a Tier Three Spirit Seed! Buy first, talk later!"

"Sixty thousand!"

...

Qin Ming watched the situation spiraling out of control and couldn't help but be secretly shocked.

He thought for a moment and said to Aunt Long beside him, "Fellow Daoist Long, please bid on this item for me."

"I'll give you the Spirit Stones later."

Qin Ming thought it would be more prudent to purchase the Spirit Seed under the name of Mirror Snow Pavilion, saving a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Aunt Long understood his thoughts and nodded immediately, "No problem, Fellow Daoist Qin."

After several rounds of fierce competition, Aunt Long eventually won the Tier Three Spirit Seed, Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass, for a high price of seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones.

Qin Ming looked at the Spirit Seed delivered to him, a hint of joy appearing at the corner of his mouth.

After the Tier Three Spirit Seed was sold, many rare spiritual objects were successively auctioned off in the central venue.

However, Qin Ming observed secretly for a while and discovered that several items were being purchased at high prices by some relatively unknown Spirit Island families. It seemed that these were the real contested items between the Loose Alliance and the Nie Family, and they began to compete with each other.

The auction in the central venue lasted the entire afternoon.

Meanwhile, in the valley, the trade fairs between the various spirit islands continued vigorously, with no signs of stopping.

As night fell.

Qin Ming retrieved the Tier Three Spirit Plant's Spirit Seed from Aunt Long and paid for it with Spirit Stones.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Qin for gaining something on the first day," Aunt Long said with a radiant smile, "I believe Fellow Daoist Qin should be quite confident in successfully cultivating this Spirit Plant, right?"

"At that time, you would become a Spirit Plant Grandmaster for Tier Three, wouldn't you?"

Qin Ming said sheepishly, "I'm not that confident; I'm just experiencing the thrill of the hunt."

He truly didn't expect to fulfill half of his trip's purpose on the very first day.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, I specifically helped inquire for you. The High-Tier Demon Beast Essence Blood you need will appear on the list of auction items on the third day," Aunt Long then conveyed this information.

Qin Ming thanked her again, "Then thank you, Fellow Daoist Long. As with today, I will still need to trouble you to bid on my behalf."

With that, he took a delicate jade bottle from his storage pouch and handed it to Aunt Long, saying, "Use this item to cover the cost of the Spirit Stones needed then. If it's not enough, I will make up the difference."

Aunt Long opened the bottle cap with a puzzled look, peeked inside, and her face immediately lit up with excitement.

"It's the Youthful Appearance Pill!"

Qin Ming looked on and smiled without saying a word.

He still had several Youthful Appearance Pills left from when he crafted them earlier, and consuming more would be useless anyhow, so he might as well use them as goodwill.

Whether Aunt Long would return a Youthful Appearance Pill or Spirit Stones to Mirror Snow Pavilion was no longer his concern.

...

After finishing everything.

Qin Ming walked out of the courtyard and strolled through the lively night market in the valley.

Besides selling goods, these Spirit Islands also began engaging in negotiations for large transactions, signing agreements, and more.

However, these matters were discussed in detail within the courtyards.

"It's truly lively!"

Qin Ming rarely experienced such worldly liveliness.

At that moment.

His powerful Divine Thought suddenly detected a familiar figure watching him nearby.

Qin Ming frowned slightly, quietly slipping into a nearby alley and then stealthily followed.

The person was indeed the black conical hat female cultivator Qin Ming encountered a few days ago at the Celestial River Market.

However, this time she wasn't wearing that hat and instead revealed her delicate features.

As he got closer, the woman casually flicked something from her hand.

It was easily caught by Qin Ming.

Qin Ming opened his hand to see a note with a straightforward and shocking message:

"Qianye Spirit Island is about to change, this place is extremely dangerous, leave quickly!"

After reading the content, waves surged in Qin Ming's heart, and he had guessed who this person was.

The woman lingered no longer, glancing back at Qin Ming before disappearing in a flash into the dark alley.

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