Bihai Palace, being such a major power, naturally couldn’t allow its members to squander resources. It was normal for some powerful cultivators to accumulate resources for themselves and even their descendants.

At the same time, the three major forces on Five Dragons Island and quite a few Core Formation Cultivators were happily gathering with the cultivators of Bihai Palace in the market.

The crowd was getting to know each other, as the three Core Formation cultivators from Bihai Palace were stationed here to maintain order in the market.

To be blunt, Bihai Palace was also taking this opportunity to earn a substantial amount of Spirit Stone resources through the merchant ships.

After all, this Secret Realm was expected to last for several decades.

Once the Secret Realm intensifies and allows Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators to enter, even more powerful figures from Bihai Palace will arrive.

After the feast, Lin Chang’an returned to Celestial Spring Peak.

Today, it was obvious that Bihai Palace was using its power to stabilize the turbulent situation.

Anyway, it had nothing to do with him.

...

Dusk gradually fell.

Under the bright moonlight, blossoming peach flowers emitted a fragrance.

But on the stone table inside the pavilion, there was a spread of Spiritual Vegetables and Spirit Wine.

"Master."

After setting down the Spirit Wine just taken from the cave abode, the sword servant stood respectfully aside.

The sword servant had no doubt about his master coming back and setting a table of Spirit Wine and Spirit Flesh for the evening.

Such calm execution and uninquiring nature of the sword servant were precisely what Lin Chang’an appreciated most.

"Moo!"

At this moment, the Cyan-Horned Bull seemed to sense something, suddenly raising its head and letting out a low bellow outside the barrier.

"Haha, Old Lin, you’re really living the life, even got yourself a young and beautiful concubine."

Hu Jin’s figure appeared, and upon seeing Lin Chang’an, he let out a boisterous laugh.

Lin Chang’an could only shake his head, this Hu Jin, still the same as ever.

"Moo!"

Seeing the visitor, the Cyan-Horned Bull also showed joy, and in the next moment, it emerged from the water, excitedly heading towards Hu Jin.

"Wow! A Tier Three Spirit Pet, Old Lin, I’m genuinely envious!"

Seeing the Cyan-Horned Bull, Hu Jin was genuinely envious from the heart.

Why didn’t I rear a Spirit Pet back then, and now look at Lin Chang’an.

"Being in Bihai Palace, do you really lack that, Old Hu?"

Lin Chang’an rarely revealed a smile as he teased.

After years of separation, old friends reunited, and after exchanging glances, both showed smiles.

The Cyan-Horned Bull also seemed satisfied after seeing the two Spirit Fruits at its lips, leisurely returning to the water pool.

To the Cyan-Horned Bull, these were all familiar people. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The sword servant awaited respectfully outside the pavilion, ready for any command.

"Tsk tsk, I must say, Old Lin, you really have the demeanor of an elder now."

Looking at Celestial Spring Peak and the life Lin Chang’an was living, Hu Jin couldn’t help but feel envious.

Back when they were in the Yue Kingdom, they hoped to one day form a core and live this kind of life.

Although he entered Bihai Palace because of ancestral connections and had no shortage of resources, other aspects couldn’t compare to Lin Chang’an.

"Here, this is Spirit Wine I brought from Bihai Palace, you can’t buy it outside."

In the pavilion, the two drank and chatted happily, a rare chance to meet again.

During their conversation, Hu Jin wanted to learn more about the current situation in the Secret Realm.

Lin Chang’an naturally shared everything he knew.

"Old Lin, you’re really something, able to keep calm."

Seeing that Lin Chang’an remained steady as a rock regarding the Secret Realm, Hu Jin couldn’t help but show admiration.

But Lin Chang’an, with a calm expression, sighed, "Haven’t we seen enough?"

"Opportunities gained mean nothing unless you turn them into strength, which is truly yours."

How many in the Immortal Cultivation Realm work for others’ benefit, and how many times opportunities bring disaster upon oneself.

"Indeed, opportunities aren’t easy to come by."

Hu Jin also lamented, then took out a Jade Scroll.

"The inventory of this merchant ship’s goods is all listed here. We’re planning an auction sometime later. Of course, don’t go overboard; although I have some face, it’s not that big."

Hu Jin’s mischievous laughter was a reminder to Lin Chang’an not to ask for the impossible.

Within his capability, he could manage.

Lin Chang’an naturally understood this and shook his head with a smile, not intending to make things difficult for Hu Jin.

However, upon opening the Jade Scroll, seeing one precious item after another, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but express amazement.

Truly, Bihai Palace was indeed extravagant.

The items listed in the Jade Scroll were naturally high-level goods.

Various Tier Three Spiritual Objects, rare Tier Three Spirit Wood, Spirit Pearls, even Pill Furnaces and tripods; they had everything, even Magical Treasures available for auction.

Though Five Dragons Island was already considered good, the auction wasn’t lavish enough to have Magical Treasures casually put up for bidding.

"How about it, tempted?"

Faced with Hu Jin’s teasing, Lin Chang’an seriously nodded for once.

"I am indeed tempted, wanting too much only to find I don’t have enough Spirit Stones."

Before, he considered himself abundant among Core Formation cultivators.

Upon seeing this auction’s listing, he realized it was a whole new world.

Yet Lin Chang’an took a deep breath, turned over the pages holding potential temptations, and finally, his gaze fell on a Talisman inheritance.

"Tier Three Fire Dragon Talisman inheritance, along with insights from this Tier Three Upper Grade Talisman Master."

With a point, Lin Chang’an directed Hu Jin’s attention as he explained the inheritance details.