Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 564 - 285: Auction

In just ten days, he reaped a bountiful harvest.

Not only did he fortunately find two books of third-rank sword techniques, but he also pocketed a full ten bottles of lava spiritual essence, and most surprisingly, he obtained a Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit.

Even if he couldn’t find anything he desired at the subsequent auction, this trip to Hundred Bamboo City was definitely worth it for him.

Xu Ping couldn’t help but feel a private sense of awe.

Indeed!

If you want to find those rare and precious items, you still have to come to bustling metropolises like Hundred Bamboo City.

"There’s still five days until the agreed time, let’s check out other shops, maybe there will be more rewards."

Xu Ping thought to himself as he lifted his foot, ready to head to the next shop to explore.

At that moment, a covert yet powerful Divine Sense swept over him like a sharp sword.

Xu Ping felt his disguise was as fragile as thin paper in front of this formidable Divine Sense, utterly useless.

His actual appearance and cultivation were completely exposed to this mysterious Divine Sense.

"Nascent Soul Divine Sense??"

Xu Ping’s pupils instantaneously contracted sharply, his mind was like turbulent waves crashing.

This Divine Sense was incredibly powerful, definitely reaching the Nascent Soul Level.

If his own Divine Sense wasn’t several degrees stronger than that of ordinary Golden Core Perfection cultivators, he likely wouldn’t have detected this deeply concealed probing Divine Sense.

"Why would a Nascent Soul Cultivator appear in Hundred Bamboo City?"

"Is this Divine Sense randomly probing, or is it specifically targeting me?"

Xu Ping’s mind was instantly flooded with countless questions, but his expression remained calm, not exposing any sign of distress.

He lightly tapped the ground, his figure flickering like a specter, disappearing into the crowd in the blink of an eye.

A moment later, in a dark corner of the street.

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows, and upon a closer look, it was Hongyi.

He slightly squinted his eyes, gazing in the direction where Xu Ping vanished, as a meaningful smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

"What a coincidence, I didn’t expect to encounter Fellow Daoist Xu here."

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land should be a cause for great joy. Especially since it’s been almost thirty years since they last met. Seeing Xu Ping now having stepped into the Middle Stage of Golden Core, Hongyi couldn’t help but secretly admire, Xu Ping’s talent is indeed astonishing.

"Hong, perhaps this time, in the competition for the quasi-Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood, I could bring Xu in."

At this moment, the cold and eerie voice of Nine Nether Elder suddenly rang in Hongyi’s Sea of Consciousness without warning.

Hongyi was slightly startled, then gently frowned, full of confusion, and couldn’t help but ask:

"Although Fellow Daoist Xu has broken through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core, in battles against top Golden Core cultivators, he might struggle to be significantly effective?"

After all, this time competing for the quasi-Fourth Rank Soul Nourishing Wood is incomparable to previously slaying that Third-rank Upper Grade Demon Beast.

Although the Demon Beast was strong, he had complete confidence at that time that even if something unexpected happened, he could ensure Xu Ping’s safe retreat.

But now the circumstances were vastly different.

Those few top Golden Core cultivators from Wind Country each have extraordinary prowess, reportedly able to contend with Nascent Soul cultivators.

By comparison, Xu Ping’s cultivation at the Middle Stage of Golden Core seems somewhat ordinary.

"What do you know!"

Nine Nether Elder reprimanded immediately, his voice unwaveringly authoritative.

"That Xu has definitely had great opportunities in recent years, even I can’t see through him!"

Nine Nether Elder paused slightly, his tone inadvertently revealing a hint of astonishment,

"Moreover, his fortunes have surged significantly, now he truly qualifies as a person of great fortune."

"A person of great fortune?"

Upon hearing this, Hongyi was taken aback.

Having cultivated for many years, he naturally understands what a surge in fortune signifies; that is an immense opportunity one can only hope for.

Although being a person of great fortune doesn’t directly enhance combat power and cultivation.

On the long journey of cultivation, such individuals often turn danger into safety, acquiring various rare treasures and opportunities hard to come by.

"After cooperating with Xu, should I take him down in betrayal?"

Nine Nether Elder’s voice rang out once more in Hongyi’s Sea of Consciousness, accompanied by chilly laughter,

"Seize his opportunities, perhaps it will make your path to Nascent Soul much smoother?"

"Nine Nether Elder!"

Hongyi’s tone immediately turned solemn,

"Fellow Daoist Xu is my friend of several decades. Though my cultivation isn’t high, such betrayal is something I disdain."

"Hahaha, I was just casually suggesting, the final decision is in your hands!"

After Nine Nether Elder finished laughing, his voice gradually faded away, leaving Hongyi standing quietly in place, deep in thought.

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Half an hour passed by swiftly, Xu Ping finally returned to the inn where he was staying.

As he entered the room, his tense nerves slightly relaxed, letting out a long breath.

The sudden probing by the Nascent Soul Divine Sense earlier made him feel as if he had thorns in his back while amidst the crowd.

Fortunately, the powerful Nascent Soul Divine Sense didn’t pursue him further, making no subsequent actions.

Based on various signs, perhaps the other party bore no ill will towards him.

"Could it really be a random probe by a passing Nascent Soul Cultivator?"