Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 468 - 259: Exchange Gathering; Withered Wood
Until the auction dust settled, Xu Ping never managed to figure out which lucky person ultimately pocketed those two Core Formation Spiritual Objects.
Xu Ping stood up unhurriedly and raised his hand to calmly adjust the black robe he wore.
Then he walked with a leisurely and steady pace, as if strolling leisurely, leaving the auction venue.
Being a Golden Core Cultivator, simply taking out a Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit to partake in the auction wouldn’t naturally incite the covetousness of others.
Exiting the grand building, the sunlight outside remained bright and splendid, pouring unreservedly onto the streets. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
After leaving the auction venue, Xu Ping found a quiet inn in Hundred Bamboo City and rented a guest room.
The room’s furnishings were very elegant, with antique-style furniture arranged neatly, and several deep-meaning que paintings hanging on the walls, emitting a faint wave of spiritual power.
Walking into the room, Xu Ping went straight to the bed and sat cross-legged.
With a slight movement of thought, he took out the Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit he successfully acquired at the auction from his Storage Ring.
This Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit resembled a ruby shining with magnificent brilliance, radiating dazzling luster under the indoor soft light, and also emitting a captivating and refreshing fragrance.
"Finally, I got a third-tier Longevity Fruit!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Ping swallowed the Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit whole.
In an instant, a vast and warm spiritual power surged vigorously within him.
He closed his eyes, mobilized his Mana, and fully immersed himself in refining it.
Half an hour later.
Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, a hint of uncontainable satisfaction flashed in his eyes:
"Not bad, truly not bad. Consuming the Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit this time actually extended my life by sixty-eight years, and the proficiency of the Longevity Skill has also increased by a full sixty-eight points."
Indeed, everything was as he had predicted. Even though this was his third time consuming the Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit, the effects were still very significant, far exceeding expectations.
Gaining sixty-eight more years of life was naturally great, but more crucial and significant was the substantial increase in the proficiency of the Longevity Skill.
Xu Ping opened the proficiency panel and his eyes fell on the cultivation technique.
[Cultivation Technique: Longevity Skill Mastery (Golden Core Chapter): 380/400]
...
"Just a mere twenty points more, and the Longevity Skill will achieve Minor Achievement!"
Looking at the clearly displayed data on the panel, the corners of Xu Ping’s mouth unconsciously lifted, a trace of uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.
With the current pace of progress, Xu Ping estimated in his heart that it would likely take only a few more years to achieve a breakthrough.
Of course, if there was another opportunity to acquire a third-tier Longevity Spiritual Object, then the day of breakthrough would be at hand, just around the corner.
"I wonder what kind of change will occur after achieving Minor Achievement."
In spite of himself, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.
After the breakthrough, the acceleration in cultivation speed was almost certain.
The question was whether the Longevity Mana would undergo some unexpected changes.
If after the Minor Achievement breakthrough, the Longevity Mana slowly advanced towards the Nascent Soul Level mana, then whether it was in the exertion of magical weapon power or its ripening ability, it would surely become stronger.
"I hope that in this trade meeting, someone will trade a third-tier Longevity Spiritual Fruit!"
With this thought, Xu Ping couldn’t help but look forward to this trade meeting even more.
...
...
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Early this day, Xu Ping left the inn and walked towards the northern part of Hundred Bamboo City.
The venue for the trade meeting was set in a large hall in the northern part of Hundred Bamboo City, not far from the inn where he was staying.
A stick of incense later.
Xu Ping arrived in front of an imposing and luxurious hall.
On both sides of the hall entrance stood two Foundation Establishment Cultivators in late-stage, their postures upright, their eyes sharp, constantly observing their surroundings with vigilance.
Feeling the strong aura exuded by Xu Ping’s Golden Core cultivation, the two guard cultivators dared not be negligent.
One of them stepped forward, slightly bowing, and respectfully inquired, "Senior, are you here to attend the trade meeting?"
"Mm."
Xu Ping nodded lightly, his expression calm.
Then, he casually tossed the identity token representing his participation to the approaching Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
The cultivator carefully caught the identity token, examined it thoroughly, and after confirming everything was in order, respectfully reached out to slowly push open the stone door, saying, "Senior, please enter."
Xu Ping stepped into the stone door with steady strides.
After turning a corner, he entered a very spacious hall.
The hall was quite large, with a floor paved with smooth jade, shimmering with a gentle luster under the reflection of spiritual power.
At the center of the hall stood a large round table made from a single block of Purple Vein Spirit Wood, emitting a faint fragrance. It was said that this spirit wood was not only exceptionally sturdy but could also nourish spiritual power.
Scattered around the table were over thirty unusually broad Taishi Chairs.
At this time, most of the chairs were already occupied by cultivators.
Xu Ping’s gaze swept over the crowd, immediately sensing the varying strength of their spiritual power fluctuations.
The lowest cultivation among these cultivators was the Fake Pill Realm, and there were even two Late-Stage Golden Core cultivators, each with restrained auras.
"It seems I’ve come to the right place."
Seeing this scene, Xu Ping thought to himself.
With so many high-level cultivators participating in this trade meeting, the possibility of acquiring third-tier Spiritual Objects through trade greatly increased.
