First Layer Foundation Establishment; this Wei Yuan’s cultivation level is currently far from being a match for Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei, so Lu Ping paid no further attention.
Thus, more than an hour passed, and all the participants arrived, totaling one hundred and nine people, with more than half being Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and over a dozen Crystallization Cultivators.
Golden Core Ancestors do not consider such trade conferences worthy of their attention, so naturally, no Golden Core Ancestors participated.
"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to our Cold Mountain Pavilion. I am Liiu Qiumei, the shopkeeper of Cold Mountain Pavilion, and I am honored to host this trade conference."
A beautiful woman in her early twenties, dressed in a purple Daoist robe, stepped onto the central high platform and spoke clearly.
Many present were not unfamiliar with Liiu Qiumei.
This woman, the shopkeeper in charge of Cold Mountain Pavilion, a Crystallization Early Stage Cultivator, is also the proud disciple of Elder Jiang, ranking second among all disciples.
She had a nickname on Nine Cold Mountain, called Second Senior Sister.
Of course, this nickname was used only by her fellow disciples; outsiders dared not disrespect a Crystallization Cultivator by addressing her as such, often calling her a predecessor instead.
Liiu Qiumei referring to herself as a junior at this moment was indeed quite humble.
Lu Ping couldn’t help but glance twice at Liiu Qiumei, as he still remembered her somewhat.
When Liiu Qiumei first apprenticed under Elder Jiang, she was just a little girl in the Qi Cultivation Stage. Who would have thought that just four or five decades later, she would reach her current Crystallization Stage level?
Such talent is indeed remarkable.
Comparing this with the eldest son...
No comparison, no harm.
In terms of age, Liiu Qiumei is only a few years older than Lu Yuanshan, but Cultivators absolutely cannot judge appearances by age.
Especially female Cultivators, who often have methods to maintain their youthful appearance, making it impossible to judge their age from appearances.
Lu Ping quite admired Liiu Qiumei, coming from a prestigious sect, being the favored disciple under Elder Jiang, with decent talent rumored to be a Water and Wood Dual Spirit Root Cultivator.
Among her peers, she wasn’t the most talented but was the most cherished by Elder Jiang.
Therefore, Elder Jiang felt at ease handing over the management of industries like Cold Mountain Pavilion to Liiu Qiumei.
"For this trade conference, I won’t disturb everyone’s interests any further. Let’s get started."
With these words, Liiu Qiumei summoned three treasure boxes from her storage bag and presented them to everyone.
"These three treasures are registered in the treasure registry, and I trust that everyone is clear about their wondrous uses, so I won’t elaborate further."
"According to the rules, these three treasures are to be exchanged, not sold. Everyone just needs to bring out treasures to trade."
Everyone turned their gaze toward the three treasures.
The first treasure box contained a fiery red, semi-transparent crystal, about fist-sized, in an irregular hexagonal shape, emitting traces of Li Fire Qi Rhyme and looking quite extraordinary.
Upon seeing this treasure, Zhao Liancheng, beside Xuu Qingshan, showed a gleam of interest.
As a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, naturally, treasures like the Li Fire Crystal piqued his interest.
The treasure box held none other than the Li Fire Crystal.
The other two treasure boxes contained a Tier Three Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact ’Glazed Pearl Light Lamp’, and an Array Jade Scroll with a set of Array Banners, respectively.
The array is a Tier Four Sect Protection Array, personally crafted by Elder Jiang, named ’Five Elements Qiankun Array’, attracting the attention of several cultivation clans.
Lu Ping floated directly onto the high platform, scrutinizing the three treasures, somewhat tempted himself.
For the Cyan Mountain Sect, these three treasures were all valuable.
Especially the Li Fire Crystal, which could be acquired in advance for Lu Changfeng, to be refined when he reaches the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage, to impact the Crystallization Stage.
The Five Elements Qiankun Array, two tiers higher than the Cyan Mountain Sect’s current Small Mist Concealment Array, could be used to replace and upgrade, strengthening the Cyan Mountain Sect’s defense.
After all, the Cyan Mountain Sect’s protection under the Dubhe Institute’s sect system was nearing its expiry.
It’s necessary to reinforce the Cyan Mountain Sect’s defenses, to guard against potential future external invasions.
As Lu Ping pondered these matters, those below the platform moved swiftly.
There were many interested in the three treasures.
For instance, Zhao Liancheng, after seeing the Li Fire Crystal, immediately took action, bringing out two Tier Four Talismans for an exchange attempt.
The emergence of two Tier Four Talismans drew the attention of many present.
Typically, talismans of this tier are held by Crystallization Cultivators, serving as key weapons, and are incredibly valuable.
Zhao Liancheng, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and an inner sect disciple of Shenxiao Palace, managed to bring out two Tier Four Talismans at once, showing his substantial background, clearly prepared.
Other cultivators vying for the Li Fire Crystal looked at the Tier Three Spiritual Artifacts and Cultivation Technique Jade Scrolls in their hands, and hesitated to make a move.
Bringing out two Tier Four Talismans at once, equivalent to a weapon that could defeat two Crystallization Cultivators, not even Crystallization Clans had such boldness.
Was Zhao Liancheng here to stir things up?
Grumbles aside, everyone had to respect this capability, enabling someone to present such treasures.
The Li Fire Crystal wasn’t the only one, so the competition stopped temporarily.
Shortly after, the Li Fire Crystal was obtained by Zhao Liancheng.
Lu Ping didn’t command Lu Yuanshan to act and exchange.
All must wait until after exchanging for the Foundation Establishment Pill.
The Tier Three Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact Glazed Pearl Light Lamp quickly went to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Mu Family of Yunbei County.
Ji Daolin exchanged a bottle of Tier Four Elixirs for the Five Elements Qiankun Array, clearly intending to strengthen his clan’s defenses with it.
Once the exchange for these three treasures was completed, Liiu Qiumei proceeded with a second batch of treasure exchanges, taking out new treasures.
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"The total number of Foundation Establishment Pills amounts to fifteen!"
"To ensure fairness, each person may exchange for only one at a time."
"If interested, please continue with the trade!"
Liiu Qiumei’s voice reached every corner of the venue, loud and clear in each cultivator’s ears.
Upon hearing "Foundation Establishment Pills", the eyes of every Qi Cultivator present lit up simultaneously, their attention firmly fixed on the treasure box at the center of the platform, filled with hope.
If not for the presence of Cold Mountain Pavilion and the intimidation of Elder Jiang, had these Foundation Establishment Pills been outside, they would have long sparked a scramble among cultivators.
"The first Foundation Establishment Pill, our Jiangling Tang Family wants it!"
The first to react and speak was a cultivator from Jiangling Tang Family.
"A Tier Three Middle Grade Defense Spiritual Artifact Spirit Turtle Shield, in exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill from the Fairy!"
The Tang Family cultivator’s voice was loud and clear, openly declaring his identity, taking out a magical artifact for the exchange.