?Chapter 952: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 949 Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror Chapter 952: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 949 Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror The elderly man with the raven-hued crown waited for the other party to disappear from the house, the smile that had hung on his face suddenly vanished, darkening his mood.
By nightfall, the same elder had met two other Core Formation Stage loose cultivators in the house.
Just like the others, they too handed over some materials and, after reaping their rewards, left with great joy.
During the following days, Han Li punctually attended the grand auction at the Nine Heavens Palace every morning.
Since he had made a gain the first day, Han Li naturally held high hopes for the forthcoming auctions.
Unfortunately, he didn’t acquire anything in the following days.
Just like the rich surnamed elder who had exchanged for the Scarlet Essence Mushroom had said, apart from the daily final lots consisting of over ten items, the rare materials of the rank Han Li wanted were scarce at the auctions.
The ending auctions mostly featured finished treasures of Daoist paper talismans.
It seemed that obtaining the Hei Jin on the first day had indeed been a stroke of luck.
However, Han Li hadn’t been idle outside of the auctions either.
He had also managed to learn a bit about the underground auction using various means.
According to the information he gathered, the underground exchange was similar to the grand auction for the first few days a€“ materials necessary for the Devilish path were prevalent, and it was rare for especially precious items to appear.
However, the last day would host an exchange meeting specifically for Nascent Soul experts to trade items.
In the past years, many rare materials had surfaced during these events, and there was a high possibility that the few materials he still needed could be found there.
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Participating in this exchange wasn’t easy, as it seemed only cultivators connected to the Devilish path or those introduced by related parties were allowed to join.
Upon realizing this, Han Li felt relieved.
He put the thought to the back of his mind and continued to attend the auctions at the Nine Heavens Palace daily.
A few days later, on the last day of the auction, Han Li spotted another material he needed.
His spirits lifted, and he spent over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones to secure the item.
Before long, the public grand auction concluded.
The cultivators swarmed out from the auction venue, and Han Li, blending in their midst, descended to the ground.
However, he didn’t leave the city market directly but instead headed straight for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.
Unbeknownst to Han Li, this unwitting move allowed him to temporarily evade a disaster.
Several elders from the Yin Sifting Sect, who had vanished from the entrance of the city market days ago, suddenly reappeared.
Among them was also the Endless Sky Saintess, her face still hidden behind a muslin cloak.
The Saintess was idly playing with a small mirror, its silver gleaming brightly.
She watched the cultivators going in and out of the city market, occasionally glancing into the mirror, her bright eyes in motion as she knitted her brows in concentration.
As time ticked away, the silver light from the mirror grew stronger, but the woman remained silent.
Ge Tianhao and the others standing beside her were also beginning to show increasingly grim expressions, the mood amongst them souring.
“We haven’t discovered that person.
Among the cultivators who have entered and left the market, there were a few who also used Illusion Techniques to hide their true faces, but none of them is that person.
Could it be that he really didn’t attend the grand auction?
If so, then these past few days have been a waste,” Lin Yinping finally said after a long pause, her voice tinged with hesitation.
“That’s impossible.
Among the high-level cultivators who recently came to Jinjing, there are few who would miss this grand auction.
Moreover, Miss Lin, you saw it with your own eyes that day.
That person stood in front of the Treasure Light Hall for some time before leaving, which clearly showed their keen interest in this auction,” Ge Tianhao said slowly.
Hearing this, Lin Yinping unconsciously nodded her agreement, though the contemplative look on her face did not fade.
“Could it be that the Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror isn’t as miraculous as rumored, or perhaps the time spent cultivating it was too short, and you, Daoist Lin, haven’t yet been able to truly wield its power?
Hence, you’ve been unable to detect that person’s whereabouts,” the Yin Sifting Sect elder with triangular eyes suddenly spoke up.
“That’s unlikely.
The Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror is one of the Seven True Treasures crafted by the Qi Miao True Seal, a renowned treasure in the realm of immortal cultivators that has been famous for a long time.
As for the issue of cultivation, ancient treasures generally don’t require much of that, it’s just that this mirror is a bit special and needs some refining to fully exploit its ability to break through illusions.
The refining over these days has been sufficient.
Otherwise, the few cultivators who also used secret techniques wouldn’t have had their true faces revealed by this treasure,” Lin Yinping shook her head and explained with slightly parted cherry lips.
“In that case, either that person’s Illusion Technique and Divine Skills surpass those of the Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror, making it impossible to be detected, or they’ve had some reason to stay within the city market.
Or perhaps they used some method to leave through some other way,” Ge Tianhao reasoned as he spoke, his gaze flickering with thought.
“The Exquisite Sound Treasure Mirror has such a renowned reputation, there are indeed some illusions it cannot dispel, but they are definitely rare.
It’s not so coincidental that this person possesses such Great Divine Power.
And as for the second scenario, the surroundings of the city market are protected by the notoriously famous Eight Extremes Light Splitting Array from the Daoist Sects.
It would be impossible for that person to leave the formation undetected.
It’s most likely they are still within the city market and haven’t left yet,” Lin Yinping finally concluded with certainty.
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“What does Daoist Lin mean?” The triangle-eyed elder hesitated instead.
“Continue to stand guard here.
As long as that person is still in the city market, they will definitely pass through this place.
Additionally, dispatch a few more astute disciples to roam around the city market to see if they can find any trace of this person.” Lin Yinping suggested as such.
“Hmm!
What Daoist Lin says is reasonable.
Let’s follow Daoist Lin’s advice and keep watch until evening.
If that person is really in the city market, they should appear during this time.” Ge Tianhao thought for a moment, found no issues, and agreed immediately.
Then he raised his hand and released several Sound Transmission Talismans.
Before long, several low-level cultivators from the Yin Sifting Sect arrived, and after receiving their instructions, they respectfully took their leave and headed deeper into the city market.
Just as these few were becoming somewhat alarmed and doubtful from their failure to find Han Li, Han Li had already met Elder Wang from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion again.
Naturally, he had reverted to his original appearance.
Elder Wang knew some of the details about Han Li’s appointment with the wealthy old man in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and thus was not surprised.
Instead, he was very enthusiastic and ushered Han Li into a private room, personally keeping him company.
After an idle chat with Elder Wang for a while, the two naturally exchanged some cultivation experiences and insights, both appearing to gain something from the conversation.
Just as the two were eagerly corroborating their experiences, the wealthy old man finally arrived at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion as promised.
Seeing this scene, he unceremoniously joined in the discussion.
This exchange between the three of them lasted for nearly half a day, only stopping with mutual smiles as evening approached, concluding the beneficial conversation.
The wealthy old man and Han Li did not linger in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.
They took their leave and exited the building.
Upon stepping out, Han Li’s face blurred for a moment and instantly transformed into another, unrecognizable yellow-faced cultivator.
The wealthy old man was taken aback at first but then caught on and thought nothing of it.
However, Han Li was the one who became surprised.
Instead of heading towards the exit of the city market, the wealthy old man led him directly towards a small building nearby which was adorned with a sign that read ‘Suling Pavilion’.
“Elder Fu, what is this?” As they were about to enter the building, Han Li couldn’t help but ask.
“This Suling Pavilion is a private shop, and its owner is a good friend of mine for many years.
He has recently arranged a temporary transportation formation inside the building, which happens to be not far from the underground trading conference.
I have contacted him in advance, and we can be teleported directly there,” the wealthy old man confidently explained.
“A transportation formation.
If I’m not mistaken, aren’t transportation formations strictly forbidden in the city market?” Upon hearing this, Han Li’s confusion grew, and he became even more astonished.
“Hehe.
Rest assured, Daoist friend.
My old friend has significant influence.
Due to special circumstances, he has applied in advance to the powers behind the city market and has temporarily received permission.
This transportation formation can only exist for a short few months, and very few know of its existence,” the wealthy old man explained casually.
“I see!” Han Li had an epiphany.
The owner of Suling Pavilion was an ordinary-looking but clean old man, whose manners and speech were exceptional, giving people a refreshing impression on first meeting.
What surprised Han Li even more was that this person was a well-known Array Master, which made Han Li very keen on building a rapport.
Sadly, because he was in a rush to attend the underground trading conference, Han Li didn’t have time to talk much with this person.
He teleported out of the city market through a small-scale transportation formation arranged in a secret chamber of the building.
In the next moment, the two appeared in a small, hidden cave.
After the two walked out of the cave and flew into the air, Han Li realized they had directly reached a nameless small mountain near the southern part of Jinjing.
The massive walls of Jinjing were still faintly visible not far from the mountain.
As Han Li had left the city market, Ge Tianhao, who was still guarding the entrance of the city market, also checked the time.
After pondering for a moment, he suddenly said to Lin Yinping at his side:
“Daoist Lin, the underground trading conference is about to start.
There are a few items appearing at today’s conference that will be of great use to Ge’s future cultivation.
I cannot afford to miss it.
Now, with the sky so late, that person has not appeared, and no other disciples have found any trace of him in the city market.
It seems we must have erred somewhere in our previous deductions.
This person is cunning as a fox and might have left the city market long ago.
It might be better for Daoist friend to join Ge at the trading conference.
That person may also appear there, and even if not, you could definitely gain something from the underground trading conference.”
“It does seem that waiting here like this won’t yield any results.
Alright, I’ll go with Daoist friend.
Maybe we’ll really find something there,” Lin Yinping bit her rosy lips, looked towards the deep end of the city market, and agreed somewhat reluctantly.
After that, Ge Tianhao consulted with the others.
The two cultivators, one male, and one female, who had been following him remained to temporarily guard this part of the city market.
Another elder would join him and Lin Yinping in attending the underground trading conference, while the triangle-eyed elder and another claimed they had important matters and thus took their leave.
For a time, the many Nascent Soul elders of the Yin Sifting Sect that had gathered did not have any contact or altercation with Han Li.
They disintegrated as a group and went their separate ways.
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