Chapter 533: Chapter 276: Powerful Privileges

Five Dragons Island Market. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Lin Chang’an, along with his Sword Servant, arrived at the auction.

As for the auction, which featured items needed by Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, he naturally had no interest in attending.

He came here mainly for the Core Formation cultivators’ exchange meeting.

"Master Lin, please have a seat."

On the top floor of the pavilion, in a spacious hall, a seat had already been prepared for him.

Lin Chang’an, with his Sword Servant, sat directly at a position, and a Maid presented Spirit Tea, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Fruit, all received by the cold-eyed Sword Servant.

The Sword Servant then respectfully knelt to the side, serving wine and peeling Spirit Fruit.

Lin Chang’an, enjoying himself leisurely, spoke calmly to the maidservants coming and going:

"Go fetch a report on the situation of the Demon Beast Abyss."

"Please wait a moment, Master." The maid, not daring to delay, respectfully bowed and retreated gracefully, hurrying to fetch a report on the turbulence in the Abyss.

This information would cost at least a few hundred Spirit Stones for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But as a Core Formation cultivator, the circle is different, and what Foundation Establishment cultivators cherish isn’t worth much to a Core Formation cultivator.

After the maid brought the report, other Fake Pill and Core Formation cultivators also arrived one after another.

"Mr. Lin."

"Master Lin."

As each cultivator entered, Lin Chang’an displayed a friendly smile, greeting everyone with cupped hands.

Then, each Core Formation and Fake Pill cultivator took their seats, waiting for the exchange meeting to commence.

This exchange meeting is jointly organized by the Four Seas Commerce Association, the Long Family, and the Profound Sound Pavilion.

While waiting, Lin Chang’an lowered his head and looked at the information in his hand.

Although he had already learned some details from Old Hu’s transmission, it wasn’t comprehensive enough.

He still had to pay attention to the turbulence and his own safety.

If it’s local turbulence, then he, a Core Formation cultivator, could be considered high-level combat power.

But if it’s Nascent Soul influence turbulence, once implicated, a Core Formation cultivator is just a slightly stronger ant.

That’s why he paid extra attention.

"The two Palace Masters of Bihai Palace have been in seclusion for nearly two hundred years, not even appearing for their grand 900th birthday celebration."

As Lin Chang’an looked at the situation report on the Demon Beast Abyss, he couldn’t help but ponder deeply.

The two Palace Masters of Bihai Palace were already late-stage Nascent Soul powerhouses, the same old rumors persisted.

Some said the two Palace Masters were preparing to break through to Divinity Transformation, others said they had suffered great injuries from inner demons during cultivation.

There were also claims that the two Palace Masters, having fought earlier years, had overdrawn their lifespan, and now were nearing the end of their lifespan.

Various statements existed, but the long-unseen two Palace Masters, who once ruled the Demon Beast Abyss, only left the Inner Sea somewhat stable.

In the Outer Sea’s major sea regions, many forces were clearly beginning to stir, starting to test the waters.

"It seems that the Demon Beast Abyss won’t settle down anytime soon, although the Five Dragons Island Sea Region remains relatively peaceful, it’s still necessary to be prepared at all times."

Looking at the report, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but shake his head silently.

Though the Demon Beast Abyss remained unstable every day, the unrest caused by Nascent Soul influences is entirely different from the turbulence below.

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"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for honoring us with your presence. Here is the catalog of the upcoming auction; fellow Daoists are welcome to take a look. If anything catches your eye, just instruct someone below."

At the front of the main hall, there were three seats, representing the three forces holding the exchange meeting: the Four Seas Commerce Association, the Long Family, and the Profound Sound Pavilion.

This time, it was Liu Ruyu from the Profound Sound Pavilion who came. Seeing Lin Chang’an, she nodded in acknowledgment, and Lin Chang’an nodded back with a light smile.

Though the three forces had private disputes, no one would complain about earning more Spirit Stones openly.

With the Five Dragons Island Market holding a decade celebration, normally a Core Formation cultivators’ exchange meeting and auction are held every three years, hosted by the three forces in turn.

This time, it’s the Four Seas Commerce Association’s turn to host. The presenter was a new face among Core Formation cultivators, waving spiritedly with a broad smile.

One by one, well-trained, elegantly graceful Qi Refining Late Stage female cultivators filed in.

Outside, these noble Qi Refining Late Stage female cultivators showcased their charm in front of the Core Formation cultivators.

Wishing to become a concubine of a Core Formation cultivator.

"Come, fellow Daoists, let’s first drink this fine wine and then discuss transactions after a short break."

The Four Seas Commerce Association, noted for its wealth, presented rare Spirit Fruit and Spirit Wine amidst hearty laughter.

If any Core Formation or Fake Pill cultivator fancied them, the maid would accompany them with drinks and entertainment.

Additionally, at the center of the banquet, Foundation Establishment female cultivators danced gracefully to melodious instrumental music.

"My master has me to serve him!"

When a beautiful female cultivator, eyes glimmering, approached slowly, about to respectfully hand over the auction catalog.

The Sword Servant beside Lin Chang’an, with a cold glance, took the catalog from her hands and coldly left a remark.

This scene made Lin Chang’an smile silently, realizing that sometimes having a considerate maid was indeed nice.

Beside them, as a Core Formation cultivator witnessed this, he laughed and said,

"Mr. Lin, you’re truly amusing, even bringing your beautiful concubine along."

Lin Chang’an did not refute the comment but lightly smiled and nodded, saying:

"Brother Feng, sometimes it’s more fulfilling to personally nurture someone, and of course, it’s even more reliable."

Seemingly in jest, but also subtly criticizing how at the Four Seas Commerce Association’s banquet, these maids and dancing Foundation Establishment female cultivators,

all were members of various families within the Four Seas Commerce Association, obviously intending to win over the attendees discreetly.

Many of the Fake Pill cultivators present were merely playing along, though some were genuine; after all, they had all reached Core Formation and indulging themselves was quite normal.