Practice begins with a fisherman

"Deliciousness should only be found in the sky, how many times can we taste it in the world? The delicacy of crab roe really lives up to its reputation, and the two foodies boarded the boat and prepared to leave." Looking at the cormorants who were feasting on the crab monster, Zhao Shoushou had a kind of Feeling helpless.

I don't know if it's the problem of the two cormorants or the problem with his breeding method. After being promoted to the first level of the low-grade spirit beast, he can be said to refuse all comers and have a big appetite. Sometimes he even doubts whether it is the reincarnation of the two pigs.

I don't know if it was Zhao Shoushou's luck or other reasons, but after the first-rank low-grade crab monsters, all the way to Qingling Mountain where the Bai family is located, went smoothly without encountering any other monsters.

The name of Qingling Mountain, the lower grade of the first level, is actually a general name for a small mountain range. There are more than ten mountains of different heights, large and small. The residences of the Bai family, Jia family, and Yi family.

The three families are all low-level small families, and the highest cultivation in the family is only in the middle stage of Qi training. Therefore, Qingling Mountain is located in a remote area, close to the Qingyuan Grand Canyon, and is often harassed by monsters. Only by warming can we occupy this spiritual vein and spiritual mountain.

There are not many cultivation resources near Qingling Mountain. The three small cultivating families mainly rely on planting spiritual rice and low-level elixir for a living. On weekdays, except for some monks who go hunting in the Qingyuan Grand Canyon, few people pass by and visit nearby. Panhuan can be called a rather quiet paradise.

It's a pity that people have misfortunes and blessings, and the moon is cloudy and sunny. The Bai family has had bad luck for the past 30 years. At present, there are only two monks, one old and one young, struggling to maintain it. This situation will naturally arouse the greed of the other two families. After all, only by occupying more resources can it be possible to cultivate monks in the late stage of Qi refining and even the foundation building stage.

Chapter 61 Qingling Mountain Small Auction

When the strengths are similar, the three cultivating families support each other. Since the decline of the Bai family will naturally be divided ruthlessly, the world of cultivation is so weak and strong, and vice versa.

But now it is the biennial spiritual root test meeting of the three families. They will test the ten-year-old children belonging to their respective families.

What is used to detect the spirit root here is only a small gadget called "spirit test stone", which can only detect the existence of the spirit root, but the attributes and appearance of the spirit root are powerless.

If the Bai family can turn defeat into victory in this test and find that three or five children with spiritual roots have hope of resurgence, the Jia family and Yi family are also willing to show mercy.

Faced with the invasion of various first-tier low-grade monsters every year, the three families are in a hurry even if they join forces. If one of the three is eliminated, the pressure and loss will only increase.

"There will be some good quality elixir every time in the Qingling Mountain Auction, I hope this time I can return with a full reward"

"The three small families are not good at cultivation, but they are good at farming"

"It's a pity that a Xiuxian family that has been passed down for more than 200 years has fallen to such an extent. It may disappear soon at the next auction."

Just stepped into the halfway up Qingling Mountain, the number of monks coming and going on the road increased several times in an instant, and all they said were gossip about the Qingling Mountain auction.

It was later known that every two years, after the spirit root testing conference, the three immortal cultivating families would jointly hold an auction. Firstly, to sell the stored elixir at a good price, and secondly, to strengthen cooperation with The contact of all parties can also be regarded as a way to increase contacts.

This tradition has lasted for more than a hundred years, so some well-informed monks will always come to participate on time, and the main target is naturally the spiritual flowers and elixir produced by the three families.

Restricted by their own cultivation bases, the elixirs produced by the three families are mainly of the first-order middle and lower grades, and the cultivation bases of the monks who came to participate in the auction were also not high.

"I'm lucky to have encountered an auction. Although I'm short of cash, it's good to broaden my horizons. Maybe there's a chance to miss it." Zhao Shoushou has longed for the auction, and since he encounters it, he will definitely not miss it.

Since entering the world of self-cultivation, he has only heard about the name of the famous auction, but not the real thing. The main reason is that he has little money, and the other reason is that he has put all his energy on improving his cultivation.

Since the three small immortal cultivating families in Qingling Mountain jointly hold the auction, it is expected that the Bai family will not be in danger of being destroyed in a short period of time. After all, the monks in the middle stage of the Bai family's Qi refining are still struggling to not sit down.

Qingling Mountain does not have a dedicated auction venue, and each auction is held by three families in turn to provide the auction venue to maintain the order of the auction. This year's host is the strongest among them, the Jia family.

The Jia family alone occupies more than half of Qingling Mountain and belongs to the most core area with abundant spiritual power. It owns more than [-] acres of first-grade low-grade spiritual fields, three acres of first-grade low-grade elixir gardens, and one-acre first-grade middle-grade elixir gardens.

At present, there are 15 monks in the Qi refining stage, including ten in the early stage of Qi refining, four in the middle stage of Qi refining, and one in the late stage of Qi refining. They are also the only monks in the late stage of Qi refining in Qingling Mountain.

Every Qingling Mountain auction, the Jia family provided the largest number of resources and the highest quality, and there was never a lack of some small treasures. It can be said that more than half of the auction's popularity was attracted by the Jia family.

The Yi family has eight monks in the Qi refining stage, six in the early stage of Qi refining, and two in the middle stage of Qi refining. The head of the Yi family with the highest cultivation is already a sixth-level monk in Qi refining. If there is enough opportunity, he may advance to the late stage of Qi refining.

The only thing left is the lingering Bai family. Currently there are only two monks. The old patriarch is on the fifth floor of Qi training, and Bai Bai is on the second floor of Qi training. It was annexed, but unfortunately the plan failed.

Comparing the two, it can be seen how embarrassing and dangerous the status of the Bai family is. Of course, this is also Zhao Shoushou's opportunity. Otherwise, how could a casual cultivator at the fourth level of Qi refining occupy the magpie's nest?

As the flow of people quickly arrived at a room specially used for holding auctions on the outskirts of Jia's house, there were about two hundred seats on the upper and lower floors. He chose an inconspicuous and hidden corner to sit down and close his eyes to rest and wait for the auction. Officially begin.

The auction here does not have any treasures to hide one's identity, and there is no specially opened single room. There is only one principle that the highest bidder wins. In principle, it is not a real auction.

"Dang, all fellow Taoists are welcome to come to participate in the biennial Qingling Mountain Auction. This auction is still jointly organized by the Jia family, the Yi family, and the Bai family. The host of this auction, in addition, this auction only accepts Lingshi transactions, and all treasures with the highest price will win, let’s stop talking nonsense and return to the main story, the Qingling Mountain Auction will officially start.” After a brief introduction, Jia Renyi announced the auction The opening of the meeting.

"The first treasure: the first-order low-grade Danyu ginseng, which has a medicinal age of 110 years. Taking it raw can directly assist in improving one's cultivation. Using it as the main medicine to refine the first-level low-grade jade ginseng is also a small one among the first-level low-grade panacea." Extreme quality, the starting price is three low-grade spirit stones, and each price increase must not be less than one low-grade spirit stone."

Danyu ginseng of the first rank is not common in the wild, and other types of elixir are immature and cannot be used. The immature Danyu ginseng is only slightly less effective, but no monk will let it go, resulting in more than 90.00 % of Danyu ginseng comes from the elixir garden of each family.

"All the auxiliary medicines of Yushen Dan have been collected, and there is only one low-grade Danyu ginseng of the first rank to start alchemy, and four low-grade spirit stones." A monk dressed as an alchemist was the first to bid.

"Although Yushen Dan is only a first-order low-grade panacea, it is one of the few panacea that is effective in the mid-stage of Qi refining. How about five low-level spirit stones?" A warm and rain-sounding voice followed closely behind.

"This fellow daoist bid for five low-grade spirit stones. Is there any fellow daoist who will continue to bid? Five low-grade spirit stones once, five low-grade spirit stones twice, five low-grade spirit stones three times, deal"

The competition in the low-level auction is not too fierce. The market price of the first-level low-grade red jade ginseng is about four or five low-grade spirit stones. Except for relatively precious treasures, the duration will not be too long.

"The second treasure: the Purple Leaf Flying Knife, a low-grade first-grade magic weapon. The whole body is carefully refined from the first-grade low-grade purple leaf known as the Leaf of Lightness and fine iron. It has dual attributes of armor-piercing and dexterity. A lot of excellent products, the starting price is 20 yuan for low-grade spirit stones, and each price increase must not be less than one low-grade spirit stone."

A palm-length, sharp and sharp flying knife danced back and forth between the ten fingers of Jia Renyi's hands, like an elf. dazzled.

Chapter 62 The Three Treasures of the Finale

This first-order low-grade magic weapon can be regarded as a real small treasure. Whether it is armor penetration or dexterity, they are very precious qualities. If the two are condensed on a magic weapon at the same time, it will definitely cause the monks to loot it .

Zhao Shoushou already owned two first-tier low-grade magical artifacts for body protection. When the Purple Leaf Flying Knife appeared, he was still envious.

The price of a first-order low-grade magic weapon is generally between 18 yuan low-grade spirit stone and 30 yuan low-grade spirit stone. This purple leaf flying knife is the best among them. Although the starting price of 20 yuan low-grade spirit stone is high, it cannot stop it. The enthusiasm of the monks living in the field.

"It's really a good treasure for body protection. It is in line with a certain skill. It has 22 low-grade spirit stones." A burly man who looks like a cow said brazenly.

"Treasures are virtuous, and a barbaric bull claims that he is dexterous. It's a joke in the world. 23 low-grade spirit stones." A man as thin as a hemp stick counterattacked sharply.

"Spiritual stones are king in the auction, and 25 low-grade spiritual stones." As expected, the auction fell into a stage of fierce competition from the very beginning, and the various monks fought with each other and fought with each other with great joy.

After fierce competition, it was finally won by the first bidder at a high price of 29 low-grade spirit stones, which can be called a small climax of today's auction.

In the next auction, there were everything one could expect to find in the auction, such as talismans, array flags, spirit beast eggs, spirit materials, etc. Of course, various first-level mid- and low-level elixir dominated the mainstream, and there were many exquisite treasures that were rarely seen in ordinary times.

It made Zhao Shoushou jealous, but it's a pity that the two shots during the cash-strapped period were quickly submerged in the fierce competition, and so far he hasn't bought a single treasure.

"The biennial Qingling Mountain Auction is about to come to an end. In order to express our gratitude to fellow Taoists, the Jia family, the Yi family, and the Bai family each provided a first-tier mid-to-high-grade treasure as the finale. auction"

"The first finale treasure is provided by the Bai Family of Qingling Mountain: a set of first-grade mid-grade detection talisman seals, consisting of a mother talisman and 18 child talismans, which can monitor every move within a radius of 25 kilometers. The starting price is [-] low-grade spirit stones." After a brief introduction, a set of vivid detection talismans appeared in front of my eyes.

Most of the talismans used by monks are for attack and defense, but this does not mean that other types of talismans are worthless. If this set of detection talismans is used well, it can save lives at critical moments and save the battle situation.

Especially for some attempts to detect the situation near the cave and detect the current situation of a certain or a group of precious monsters, the effect is extraordinary, enough to be used as a finale.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. The ancients never deceived me. If it weren’t for the complete inheritance and accumulation of more than a hundred years, how could a small cultivation family that was about to be desolate have such a treasure by its side?

"It just so happens that I want to catch a smelling fox recently, and this set of detection talismans appeared just in time, with 27 low-grade spirit stones." A late-stage Qi refining monk.

Wenxianghu is a variant of fox-type monsters, the number is extremely rare, and it is timid and easily frightened. It belongs to the first-level top-grade monsters. The most precious thing is the fragrance glands in its body, which can freeze the appearance of female cultivators At the moment of taking it, as long as you can take three bars in a row, you can stay young forever.

Whether it is a woman in the mortal world or a female cultivator in the spiritual world, there is a special paranoia about her appearance, and eternal youth is the eternal pursuit of the goal.

However, it is not easy to find the traces of the first-rank high-grade Wenxiang fox. This set of first-rank middle-grade detection talismans that can detect movement and movement within a radius of [-] kilometers is particularly important.

"A waste of everything, how can this treasure be used in the private affairs of children? 29 low-grade spirit stones"

"This set of rare talismans is worth studying, 31 low-grade spirit stones"

Under the competition of several monks in the late stage of Qi refining, the price of the talismans provided by the Bai family soared. After a cup of tea, it finally approached the mark of 40 yuan for low-grade spirit stones, and the deal was sold for 39 pieces of low-grade spirit stones.

"The second finale treasure is provided by Yi's family. It is a first-grade top-grade Baihua fruit. This spiritual fruit blooms in 30 years, bears fruit in 30 years, and matures in another 30 years. Each fruit tree can only support three spiritual fruits, or build a foundation." One of the indispensable supplements of Dan, its value is beyond doubt, the starting price is 40 yuan for low-grade spirit stones, and each increase in price must not be less than two low-grade spirit stones."

If the first finale treasure was eye-catching, the appearance of the second one immediately cheered up the atmosphere of the auction, especially the performance of the three or five late-stage Qi refining monks sitting firmly in front.

The Qi refining period is the beginning of practice. The lifespan and combat power have improved to a certain extent, but no real leap has been achieved. Everything is only enhanced on the original basis. Therefore, the Qi refining period can only be regarded as the reserve stage of practice.

Only when the foundation is successfully established can one truly embark on the road of cultivation. Except for a small number of geniuses with Tianlinggen, the bottleneck between Qi training and foundation establishment can be called a gap that every monk cannot overcome.

Foundation Establishment Pill is one of the few hopes for most monks. It can build a narrow single-plank bridge on both sides of the chasm. It is still dangerous but has the hope of success.

Because of this, when the first-level top-grade passion fruit appeared, these monks in the late stage of Qi refining would lose their composure. Perhaps the passion fruit was the real purpose of their trip, otherwise, how could a mere Qingling Mountain auction be qualified to attract three or five people? The arrival of monks in the late stage of Qi training.

"I don't have much lifespan, so I will definitely keep the passion fruit in my bag at all costs. If fellow daoists can save face, I will be grateful, 43 low-grade spirit stones." An old voice expressed his determination .

"The road of practice is full of thorns, difficulties and obstacles. If you make me wait everywhere, wouldn't you give up yourself to help others? 45 low-grade spirit stones"

"Don't do to others what you don't want to be done to others. Since the Taoist friends are old, why bother to take this muddy water? Wouldn't it be better to take care of the rest of the world? 48 low-grade spirit stones"

"What's the point of arguing about words? There are no fathers and sons, no friends of Taoism in the auction field, and the last word is that spirit stones are king. 51 low-grade spirit stones"

The price keeps rising all the way, which stunned the monks in the early and middle stages of Qi training. Could it be that it is so easy for them to earn spirit stones?

"61 low-grade spirit stones, if any fellow Taoist has an extra piece, the old man is willing to quit" only a loud shout was heard, and the old voice raised the price by ten low-grade spirit stones.

"One time for 61 low-grade spirit stones, two times for 61 low-grade spirit stones, three times for 61 low-grade spirit stones, and the first-grade high-grade Baihuaguo deal." The falling of the auction hammer means that the transaction is completed. The provider of Baihuaguo is the local practice family Yijia, and what Zhao Shoushou is even more curious about is the last treasure.

Chapter 63

Whether it is the first-grade mid-grade detection talisman provided by the Bai family or the first-grade top-grade Baihua fruit provided by the Yi family, they can be called the treasures of the monks in the qi refining period, especially the latter is one of the auxiliary medicines of the foundation pill, and it is even more important. is one of the best.

What kind of treasure did the Jia family, who is the most powerful of the three practice families in Qingling Mountain and the host of this auction, offer?It seems that the curiosity of all the monks present has been aroused.

As the last treasure, no matter in terms of value or practicality, it must leave the previous two treasures far behind in order to be truly qualified.

"The third finale treasure, which is also the last auction item in this auction, was acquired by a monk of the Jia family who risked his life and spent a lot of effort. The starting price is 70 yuan for low-grade spirit stones, and each price increase should not be less than three low-grade spirit stones." Out of confidence in his own treasures, Jia Renyi did not introduce too much.

The first-rank top-rank red-bellied eagle is one of the few bird-like spirit beasts that have been proven to be tameable in the cultivation world. When hatched, it becomes a first-rank low-rank spirit beast, and when it becomes an adult, it can possess the strength of a first-rank high-rank spirit beast. There is no bottleneck in the middle.

The red-bellied eagle can reach 120 centimeters in length and [-] centimeters in width when it is an adult. It can easily soar between the sky and the earth with a monk on its back, so that the monks in the qi refining period can enjoy the real life of cultivating immortals.

The reason why the Jia family is confident that it will be the last treasure is that the most important point is that the first-rank high-grade red-bellied eagle has a certain chance of being promoted to a second-rank low-grade spirit beast comparable to monks in the foundation establishment period.

Regardless of casual cultivators, families, or sects at the foundation stage, monks are the mainstay. When a pair of red-bellied eagle eggs appeared, the whole scene was silent.

Strictly speaking, the young eggs of various spirit beasts have a greater effect on the cultivating families and sects. Thanks to the long lifespan of spirit beasts, even after the master has passed away, they can still serve as the existence of spirit beasts protecting the mountain. At that time, it was inherited under the protection of the mountain guardian spirit beast.

For some powerful sects and families, the mountain-protecting spirit beasts passed down from generation to generation are a real foundation. deficit.

The most important thing is that the growth and cultivation of spirit beasts consume a lot of resources. The casual cultivators at the bottom who are struggling to survive are too busy to take care of themselves, so how can they spare the energy to cultivate spirit beasts.

The most obvious example is Zhao Shoushou's two first-rank low-grade cormorants. After being promoted, they only took four first-rank low-grade spirit beast pills, and the rest mostly ate blood from hunting.

To sum up, although a pair of first-grade top-grade red-bellied eagle eggs are precious, they are not very practical. Presumably this is the main reason why the Jia family reluctantly sold them.

"It doesn't take much effort to find a place without breaking through the iron shoes. If you search hard, you can't find a trace. When the opportunity comes, you can't stop it. 75 low-grade spirit stones"

"Cultivate it carefully, and after a few years, you can soar in the sky. Traveling thousands of miles a day is no longer a dream. 80 yuan is a low-grade spirit stone"

"I don't know if I can be promoted to the foundation building stage in the future, but if I miss the future today, I will regret it every day, 85 low-grade spirit stones"

"I will offer 95 low-grade spirit stones"

When some monks from the middle and late stages of Qi training from the family were in full swing, a timid voice came to the ears, and immediately added ten low-grade spirit stones with a move, which was a big deal.

Everyone looked around and saw a little girl sitting in the last row. She seemed to be frightened under everyone's attention. Her big eyes were ready to cry, as if she was going to cry at any moment.

"A little girl in the early stage of Qi training, 95 low-grade spirit stones is not 95 taels of silver. If you deliberately disrupt the rhythm of the auction, the Jia family will not let you go, 100 yuan low-grade spirit stones"

"Anyone who affects the auction process at will is regarded as a challenge to the three families of Qingling Mountain. I hope all fellow daoists will not make mistakes." Jia Renyi sneered coldly, expressing his determination and toughness.

"110 low-grade spirit stones, grandma's words don't count, and if you don't accompany you to the auction, there are all vicious villains here, you must cook and eat this pair of bird eggs." The little girl looked pitiful. When the innocent words appeared, the monks present felt their scalps go numb.

In the end, under the continuous competition, one pair of low-grade red-bellied eagle eggs became the little girl's bag at a high price of 120 five low-grade spirit stones.

The few monks who thought they were well-prepared from the surrounding slightly stronger families could only watch the treasure fly away.

"Thank you fellow daoists for traveling thousands of miles to participate in the Qingling Mountain auction. All the treasures in this auction have been auctioned off, and we will enter the stage of free trading. However, fellow daoists can identify the authenticity of the treasures by themselves. Take any responsibility." After Jia Renyi finished speaking, he moved away from the auction stage very chicly.

The Free Trade Fair is also an inevitable part of every auction. The treasures and grades that appear are different, and most monks will actively participate.

"Tsk tsk tsk, the world of practice is still Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I originally thought that the mid-stage of Qi Refining was ready to start fighting, but it turns out that I still have to go on. Today is really an eye-opener and worthwhile trip. I wonder if this pair of crab claws can be sold here. ?" A while whispering to himself, Zhao Shoushou prepared to wait and see.

"Since fellow daoists don't want to be the first to show up, She will be the first one today. The [-] first-order low-quality qi powder accumulated in the early stage of qi refining will be won by the one with the highest trading price of spirit stones. You can buy them per piece or All at once" The first person to appear on the stage was a female cultivator who was all in black and covered her face with a black veil.

The first-order low-quality Qi powder is basically the most popular auxiliary panacea, so Fang Yi has already been purchased by many early-stage Qi refining monks for three or two.

"Three first-rank low-grade fireball talisman seals, three first-rank low-grade water arrow talisman seals, three first-rank low-grade soil thorn talisman seals, the one with the highest price will get it"

"Thirty taels of first-order low-grade spiritual material gold essence and silver essence, and one catty of first-grade low-grade refined iron ore."

Soon in the free trade fair stage, all kinds of common, uncommon, and eccentric first-tier middle and low-grade treasures appeared one after another. Except for a few really unpopular treasures, most of them were successfully sold.

In the final stage of the free trade fair, the low-grade first-grade crab claws provided by Zhao Shoushou were successfully sold at the price of five low-grade spirit stones.

The most surprising thing is that the last one to come on stage turned out to be the one who had missed her for a long time, and was also the ultimate goal of this trip to Shanxi County. She was a pretty lady, and what she sold was a first-grade low-grade elixir cultivated by the Bai family.

Although the Bai family has fallen, after all, it has been rooted in this place for more than a hundred years, and the quality of its elixir is still widely known, so a lot of elixir have been processed quickly, and a total of more than 50 yuan of low-grade spirit stones have been harvested. A total of 89 low-grade spirit stones were harvested for the first finale treasure.

Chapter 64

The harvest of nearly a hundred low-grade spirit stones can be regarded as a powerful supplement to the Bai family, which is almost at the end of its rope, and must have a certain plan.

The accumulation of the Bai family's heyday, these years have been consumed in order to maintain the 89, this time in order to collect [-] low-grade spirit stones, the huge sum must be taken out of the final details.

Since he paid such a huge price, what he asked for must not be small. Although he has not yet understood the mystery of it, it must have a lot to do with the inheritance of the Bai family. Apart from that, he really doesn't understand what is worth paying so much. Great price.