Qin Ming pondered for a moment.
This trip to the Spirit Nest Islands required leasing a Tier Two island Spirit Field, which would likely cost a significant amount.
So he took out the bark of the Tier Two Spirit Plant Red Silver Yellow Hemp and a bottle of Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill from his storage pouch and placed them in front of Guu Qingzhao.
Originally, Qin Ming intended to use that bottle of Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill himself, but an entry for [Mana Crystal] appeared, allowing him to break through to the Late-stage Qi Cultivation.
He didn’t need so many Tier-Breaking Pills for the Late-stage Qi Cultivation.
"I’ll entrust these two items to Fellow Daoist Guu for auction," he said.
Guu Qingzhao curiously opened the jade bottle, glanced inside, and her eyes instantly sparkled with a bright light, a strong expression of delight emerging between her dark eyebrows.
"It’s actually a Top-Grade Marrow Cleansing Pill!"
"These two items from Fellow Daoist Qin could be considered the finale of the auction!"
Qin Ming smiled. Seeing Guu Qingzhao’s reaction, he felt a sense of allure beyond words.
"It seems Fellow Daoist Qin has truly inherited Master Su’s teachings!"
"I believe once Fellow Daoist Qin establishes his Foundation, it won’t be long before he becomes a Tier Two Alchemist."
"Having dual Tier Two skills is rare even in the entire cultivation realm of Wei Country."
Guu Qingzhao smiled slightly and praised Qin Ming.
Qin Ming waved his hand, "Ah, Fellow Daoist Guu praises me too much. My Spirit Root aptitude is low; Foundation Establishment is a distant task."
"I don’t think so. Fellow Daoist Qin has great potential; establishing your Foundation is just a matter of time," Guu Qingzhao replied with a playful smile.
Qin Ming smiled wryly at her words.
Three days later.
A giant Dharma Ship, even larger than the Spirit Feather Sect’s Crossing Abyssal Dharma Ship, slowly docked in front of the Yunmeng Mountain gate.
The ship’s cabin had five floors, with three tower pavilions outside, accommodating thousands of cultivators.
Like a Primordial Giant Beast, Qin Ming appeared extremely tiny standing beneath it.
To afford such a golden-devouring giant beast, only the Mirror Snow Pavilion could do so, and each voyage surely consumed a substantial amount of Spirit Stones.
At this moment.
In the distant sky, countless escape lights flew in this direction.
"These cultivators have all bought tickets to leave the Yunze Wilderness with us," Guu Qingzhao said casually, standing beside Qin Ming.
None wanted to be entangled in this major power conflict.
Mirror Snow Pavilion guards began verifying the boarding jade scrolls one by one before allowing passage.
The number of cultivators gathered grew, with several thousand arriving just in the morning.
"Aren’t you worried about unsavory individuals among them?" Qin Ming asked in curiosity.
Guu Qingzhao chuckled, "Even if there were such individuals, as long as they’re willing to pay Spirit Stones, I would still welcome them."
"There’s no need for Fellow Daoist Qin to worry; the safety on board is quite reliable."
Seeing her confidence, Qin Ming felt much relieved and accepted her invitation to board the Dharma Ship.
By the initial quarter of the hour at 3:00 PM, all cultivators were onboard.
The massive Dharma Ship started slowly, while Qin Ming and Guu Qingzhao stood by the railing on the third floor of the ship.
Watching Yunmeng Mountain gradually disappear from their view...
A sudden inexplicable sense of melancholy surged in Qin Ming’s heart.
He never imagined that one day he would return when he first arrived in this wilderness.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, come inside for a cup of Spirit Tea," Guu Qingzhao invited, seemingly accustomed to such a life, showing a carefree attitude.
Qin Ming let go of his sentimental thoughts, nodded, and followed her into a luxurious suite on the upper three floors.
Originally, he requested a regular room, but she still arranged a premium accommodation for him.
The room was incredibly spacious with an excellent view, offering a scenic outlook through the window.
...
Three days later.
In the banquet hall on the fourth floor of the Dharma Ship, more than a hundred cultivators were seated.
Most who could enter had considerable strength, being Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators.
There were also four or five Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, with their mana auras faintly hidden among the crowd.
Soon after.
The auction on the Mirror Snow Pavilion’s Dharma Ship began.
Qin Ming and Guu Qingzhao sat in a private box, enjoying pastries delivered by attendants while observing the venue below.
"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to this auction."
"I can only say that there will be substantial items featured at this auction, and it certainly won’t disappoint anyone here!"
A middle-aged cultivator in black robes stepped onto the central platform to warm up the crowd.
"First up is the first auction item."
Two bottles of pills were brought onto the platform by an attendant.
The middle-aged cultivator gently uncorked one of the bottles, releasing a captivating aroma of pills.
A deep blue Spirit Pill appeared in everyone’s sight.
"It’s the Spirit Storage Pill that can increase mana in the mid-to-late Qi Cultivation Stage!"
"I suppose there’s no need for me to further introduce this Spirit Pill?"
"Among all Qi Cultivation Stage mana-enhancing pills, none surpass the effectiveness of this one."
Just as he finished speaking, the atmosphere heated up.
"Is it really the Spirit Storage Pill?"
"Who crafted this wonder?"
"It’s rumored the Spirit Storage Pill is incredibly challenging to refine; ordinary alchemists dare not attempt it."
The crowd reacted fervently.
The middle-aged cultivator raised his hand and cleared his throat: "Spirit Storage Pill, five pills per bottle."
"Starting bid at four hundred Spirit Stones."
"Each increase must be no less than ten Spirit Stones!"
The bidding began.
"I bid four hundred and twenty!"
"Four hundred and fifty!"
"Four hundred and eighty!"
"Five hundred!"
...
Qin Ming hadn’t expected the Spirit Storage Pill he sold to Guu Qingzhao to be so popular.
He sold it for four hundred and fifty Spirit Stones per bottle back then.
Now, after rounds of bidding, the price soared beyond five hundred Spirit Stones.
’Why do I feel like I’ve lost out?’ he mused.
In the private box.
Guu Qingzhao glanced at Qin Ming and couldn’t help but smile slightly.
"Five hundred and fifty!"
The bidding continued.
"Five hundred and eighty!"
Clearly, the cultivators understood the scarcity of this pill and bid fervently, knowing the opportunity wouldn’t last.
"Alright!"
"Five hundred and eighty going once!"
"Five hundred and eighty going twice!"
"Five hundred and eighty going thrice!"
"Sold!"
...
After a fierce competition.
The second bottle of Spirit Storage Pill was also sold for over five hundred Spirit Stones.
"Next, the second auction item."
An attendant brought another item onto the platform.
The middle-aged cultivator unveiled a cyan Dharma Robe to the audience.
"A High-Grade Cyan Spirit Robe, offering both defensive and acceleration effects, capable of withstanding a full-force strike from a Late-stage Qi Cultivation."
"Starting bid at five hundred Spirit Stones!"
"I bid six hundred!"
...
As each auction item was sold for high prices.
The auction house approached its conclusion.
An attendant cautiously presented a delicate jade bottle.
The middle-aged cultivator eagerly uncorked it, releasing a burst of azure spirit charm.
The fragrance of the pill filled the air.
"Now, the first finale item of this auction."
"Tier-Breaking Pill, Top-Grade... Marrow Cleansing Pill!"
"Starting bid, two thousand Spirit Stones per piece!"
Boom!
The venue erupted into unprecedented excitement.