"A Fourth-Grade Talisman!"
The appraiser’s eyes instantly revealed a bright light as he looked at the talisman in Lin Chen’s hand; he became spirited.
Having been in the Wanxing Commerce Association for many years, he had appraised nearly a thousand Fourth-Grade Talismans, but the quality and energy contained within the one in Lin Chen’s hand was something he had rarely seen in his life.
"Fourth-Grade Defensive Talisman—Earth Spirit Shield Talisman."
"Quality Grade: Supreme!"
The appraiser took the Fourth-Grade Talisman from Lin Chen, identified its grade, and appraised it meticulously.
"If this old man hasn’t appraised it incorrectly, this talisman can definitely withstand a full-force strike from a warrior below the Third Layer of the Reverting Void Realm. Its value can be set at five hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones," he slowly stated.
At this moment, Yu Weilian and Zhao Lingxi also happened to walk in.
At the auction, the treasures had been sold under Yu Weilian’s gavel. The remaining items, which were not particularly precious, were left for the other auctioneers of the Wanxing Commerce Association to handle.
"For such a talisman, the Wanxing Commerce Association is willing to offer a purchase price of seven hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones. I wonder how many Master Lin Chen has on him?" Yu Weilian entered the room and promptly quoted a price, looking at Lin Chen with a face full of anticipation.
When she was in Desolate Sky City, she had heard of Lin Chen’s not insignificant talent as a Formation Master. Yet in just a short span of two years, she had not expected Lin Chen could actually refine Fourth-Grade Talismans.
The appraiser had been valuating treasures for many years in the Wanxing Commerce Association. Since he could offer a price of five hundred thousand, the commerce association’s selling price would definitely exceed that. The seven hundred thousand offered by Yu Weilian would not leave the association at a loss; they would simply earn a bit less.
"I don’t have any more. I currently have only made one," Lin Chen shook his head, speaking indifferently.
In reality, it was not that he didn’t have more; rather, the Earth Spirit Shield Talisman was of great use to Lin Chen himself. After all, he had offended two among the Seven Great Sects—the Sword Qi Sect and the Floral Transfer Palace. Although Lin Chen’s identity was not yet exposed, it was only a matter of time before they realized.
Moreover, Lin Chen had attracted attention from various powers at the Soaring Dragon Conference; it would be significantly difficult for him to completely leave the Great Flame Dynasty. Hence, he had to reserve some defensive talismans for protection.
He had initially refined ten Earth Spirit Shield Talismans, leaving nine still on his person.
After exchanging the materials and martial arts skills he had acquired at auction for seven hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones, Lin Chen bid farewell to Yu Weilian, Zhao Lingxi, and the others.
When Lin Chen left the Wanxing Commerce Association, Yu Weilian escorted him to his residence before slowly departing.
On the way back to the Soaring Dragon Court from the Wanxing Commerce Association, Lin Chen sensed the presence of many warriors following him, looking for an opportunity to make a move.
However, given Yu Weilian’s status and the presence of some of the commerce association’s guards, those who followed secretly could not find a chance to act against Lin Chen.
Even though Lin Chen had treasures that were extremely tempting, the Wanxing Commerce Association was not to be trifled with. Besides, they would have to act within the capital of the Great Flame Dynasty, so those people finally had to give up.
However, after Lin Chen entered the Soaring Dragon Court, he found that the place he entered was the residence of the Jade Cauldron Sect, which caused everyone to begin speculating about Lin Chen’s real identity, noting that from the time he left the Wanxing Commerce Association to his return, he had maintained a disguised face. Googlᴇ search NoveI~Fire.net
Upon returning to his abode, Lin Chen closed the room door and first laid down talismans that isolated his aura. Then he removed his disguise, returning to his usual appearance.
Lin Chen then took out the treasures he had obtained from the Wanxing Commerce Association, a slight smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
Considering his gains, Lin Chen felt that this adventure was very much worth it.
What he needed to do now was to take advantage of the time to practice the Purple Cloud Winged Body Technique, and then to quickly master the Scorching Sun Divine Fist. With these additions, Lin Chen’s trump cards and strength would inevitably surge.
At that time, even if the Seven Great Sects, the other six Sects, and the people from the Great Flame Dynasty’s Royal Family wanted to act against him, Lin Chen would have the means to protect himself.
And if he could master the Fourth-grade Refining Technique and refine a top-tier earth-grade treasure for defense, that would be even better.
But Lin Chen knew he was pressed for time and probably couldn’t accomplish so much so soon.
Sitting cross-legged with his Divine Soul contained, Lin Chen entered the space within the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
Surrounding the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron were still numerous densely packed patterns, and within the cauldron, a golden flame blazed. The Rusty Dagger was suspended in the midst of it, subjected to the roasting of the golden flame.
With a thought, Lin Chen waved his hand, transferring the nine hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones from his Spatial Ring into the space of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron.
Ever since discovering that the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron could absorb energy, Lin Chen had refrained from placing spirit stones in its space for fear the cauldron would autonomously consume the stones—a loss he could not afford. Although strengthening the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron would bring countless benefits to Lin Chen, he currently needed the spirit stones. And if the cauldron’s power wasn’t able to benefit him in its current state, then it was better for Lin Chen to use the stones directly on himself.
Nevertheless, Lin Chen did intend to let the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron indulge just this once, now that he had prepared the spirit stones.
As nine hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones piled up in the space of the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron like a mountain, the cauldron immediately started to tremble, followed by an erupting suction force that instantly drew energy from those spirit stones.
Refining nine hundred thousand top-quality spirit stones would take even a warrior of the Heaven-reaching Realm a full year.
However, the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron was incredibly domineering. With just a tremble of its body and the golden flame enveloping the mountainous pile of spirit stones, it refined them all into the purest energy within half a stick of incense. Then, it became a long rainbow, absorbing the energy voraciously.