Chapter 534: Chapter 276: Powerful Privileges

Some prefer not to stir up trouble and offend the Four Seas Commerce Association.

But as a True Pill Cultivator, especially one with backing, there’s naturally no fear of these.

Thus, at this banquet, one can observe a scene where Fake Pill Cultivators enjoy the service of maids, while most True Pill Cultivators gaze calmly at the Foundation Establishment Female Cultivators present.

If one truly seeks concubines, True Pill Cultivators would choose from the Foundation Establishment Female Cultivators present, as how could they take a liking to Qi Refining Female Cultivators?

"Master." The Sword Servant knelt respectfully beside the table, offering the auction catalog in her hands.

However, noticing the Sword Servant’s flushed earlobes, clearly affected by the previous words, Lin Chang’an merely chuckled softly.

"There are quite a few good items in this auction."

Upon opening the auction catalog, Lin Chang’an’s eyes couldn’t help but gleam. Though he wasn’t power-hungry, he was well aware of the power struggles at play.

After all, he was an Honored Guest Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

The tri-annual auction, hosted alternately by three major powers, this time was hosted by the Four Seas Commerce Association, clearly at great expense.

Who would have thought that, while the auction was just starting downstairs and low-level cultivators were excitedly bidding,

at the transaction venue for Core Formation Cultivators upstairs, all valuable items from the auction had been organized into a catalog, with every Core Formation Cultivator having a copy.

This meant that if anyone in attendance saw something they liked, they could directly pay Spirit Stones to acquire it from the auction.

Such items would naturally no longer appear in the auction.

This is the status brought by power within the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

...

"Come, let’s have a drink."

"Celestial Crystal True Master certainly hasn’t lost any of his former majesty."

The transaction meeting of Core Formation Cultivators was also a place of fame and fortune, where a few friends joked with each other, and some took the opportunity to make connections with certain cultivators.

"How about this Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact?"

The Sword Servant was taken aback, watching as her master chuckled and opened the catalog, pointing at a finely crafted piece of inner armor.

The Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, in a pinch, could activate a golden defensive shield capable of withstanding a Fake Pill Cultivator’s strike.

"Master..."

The Sword Servant, upon realizing, blushed down her snowy neck, while Lin Chang’an nodded lightly, his expression calm, raising his hand slightly.

The catalog floated into the hands of a waiting maid, ready to be at service.

"Bid for this item."

"Just a moment, Master."

Many maids present widened their eyes, as few Core Formation Cultivators would be willing to bid a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact for a maid or subordinate.

Even the dancing Foundation Establishment Female Cultivators present looked on with expressive eyes, eager to showcase themselves in front of this generous Core Formation Master.

"Haha, Mr. Lin is truly generous."

Not only these female cultivators, but even many Fake Pill and Core Formation Masters cast their gazes, some envious, others lamenting.

This is the advantage of being a Loose Cultivator; with concentrated resources, there’s no need to consider descendants or family development.

Meanwhile, a Core Formation Cultivator couldn’t help but envy, saying, "A Tier Three Array Master, truly extravagant."

Though Core Formation Cultivators appear high and mighty, in reality, most live rather tightly.

After all, the resources they need for personal cultivation are substantial, and they also have to consider families, descendants, and sects, so resources are never enough.

And Lin Chang’an being a Tier Three Array Master symbolizes financial strength.

Lin Chang’an smiled and nodded to everyone, internally reflecting.

Cultivators pursue the Immortal Dao, partly to enjoy the privileges associated with their power.

Without the lure of privilege, where would cultivators find the drive?

The power to grant life or death over low-tier cultivators is also a privilege brought by strength.

Apart from Lin Chang’an, many other cultivators also selected their desired Spiritual Objects, instructing the maids to retrieve them directly.

Since many of these cultivators had families, descendants, and sects.

There’s no need to bid; they simply take them at the starting price.

Thus, each Core Formation Cultivator would typically take only one or two items, lest they risk offending the power present and facing losses outweighing gains.

...

After several rounds of drinks, the Core Formation Cultivator from the Four Seas Commerce Association, responsible for the transaction meeting, laughed heartily:

"Fellow Daoists, there’s plenty of this fine wine here, but I dare not delay your important matters. If any blame comes down, I couldn’t bear it."

This Core Formation Middle Stage Cultivator from the Four Seas Commerce Association used a teasing joke to lighten the atmosphere.

"Let’s start the transaction first, then if any Daoist wishes to stay and savor the Four Seas Commerce Association’s fine wine, there’s plenty more!"

This hearty laughter also marked the announcement of the transaction meeting’s commencement.

"In that case, let the transaction meeting begin."

Upon this announcement, the enchanting female cultivators dancing in the center revealed a hint of disappointment.

But no one dared to act out; they all respectfully saluted everyone present before slowly retreating.

These Foundation Establishment Female Cultivators were treasures of the Four Seas Commerce Association, naturally not casually serving others, otherwise, when the association attempts to win over a certain cultivator in the future,

it would be quite something to realize, "Hey, wasn’t this female cultivator the one who accompanied a certain Daoist previously?" Such a situation would leave the Four Seas Commerce Association not only failing to win over anyone but also offending them.

As the transaction meeting commenced, a Fake Pill Cultivator cupped his hands to everyone and said:

"I shall humbly make the first move to open the discussions."

Following this, the Fake Pill Cultivator raised his hand, and several Demon Beast materials appeared from his Storage Bag.

"These are the materials of a Tier Three Early Stage Demon Beast. My strength is limited, so I only got these scraps. If any Daoist desires them, feel free to take them.

I merely wish to exchange for some Spirit Wood materials..."

The first to appear happened to be a Core Formation Cultivator practicing a Wood Attribute Technique, piquing Lin Chang’an’s curiosity.