Chapter 848 - 448: Setting the Stage
Fifteen days passed swiftly, at East Cloud Island, in the main hall of Yellow Dragon Temple, over ten high-tier cultivators had gathered by invitation to attend Huang Long Daoist’s private transaction meeting.
Within the grand hall, the space was expansive and majestic. Void Refining cultivators from various places had gradually arrived, including sword cultivators with an ethereal demeanor, graceful female cultivators, uninhibited cultivators holding a wine gourd, and refined Confucian cultivators. Not too many nor too few, there were exactly eighteen Void Refining cultivators.
As time went on, the atmosphere within the hall gradually heated up, with all cultivators anticipating an extraordinary transaction event. After approximately half a cup of tea’s time, Huang Long Daoist entered the hall accompanied by a young man.
This young man was Li Mu, their entrance heralded the commencement of the private transaction meeting.
With a smile, Huang Long Daoist announced to everyone, "Thank you all for waiting, today the fellow cultivators attending this transaction meeting have all arrived. Thank you for coming, the transaction meeting officially begins!"
"Hold on, Fellow Daoist Huang Long, we are all Void Refining cultivators here. Who is this young friend? What qualifies him to participate in this transaction meeting with us?" At this moment, a blue-robed cultivator glanced at Li Mu and asked puzzledly.
Upon hearing this, the Void Refining cultivators all turned to Li Mu, some curious, some looking for entertainment, others indifferent, waiting for Huang Long Daoist to provide an explanation.
With calm composure, Huang Long Daoist looked at everyone and introduced with a smile, "Everyone, this is Friend Li Mu from the South Wilderness Spirit Realm. Although he is young, he is an Artifact Refining Grandmaster who can refine Tier Six Spiritual Treasures. Therefore, I specifically invited him to this transaction meeting. I hope all fellow Daoists can be understanding."
Hearing this, the Void Refining cultivators were momentarily shocked, even the blue-robed cultivator who previously questioned cast an apologetic glance toward Li Mu, acknowledging Huang Long Daoist’s arrangement.
An Artifact Refining Master capable of refining Tier Six Spirit Treasures, a person of such esteemed status, even if their cultivation is still shallow, has the qualification to sit alongside these Void Refining cultivators.
As soon as Huang Long Daoist finished speaking, the hall erupted with discussions, the Void Refining cultivators all looked at Li Mu with respectful gazes.
A Void Refining cultivator with the appearance of a Confucian cultivator cupped his hands toward Li Mu, respectfully saying, "Ah, it’s Master Li. I have also studied the Path of Artifact Refining somewhat. I wonder if Master Li has any masterpiece to show us? Could you display a few for our enlightenment?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu was about to reply when Huang Long Daoist swiftly said, "I have here a Tier Six Spirit Sword refined by Friend Li. Please take a look, fellow Daoists."
As the words fell, Huang Long Daoist summoned the Tier Six Gold Element Spirit Sword. Instantly, the hall was filled with brilliant golden light and an overwhelming sword intent permeated the air, enveloping the hall in a golden aura of sword qi. The Spirit Sword floated in mid-air, its blade slender and entirely golden yellow, with artifact patterns glowing in spirit light, emitting a soft golden halo.
All the Void Refining cultivators were attracted to this Spirit Sword, their eyes fixed intensely on the floating Gold Element Spirit Sword, expressions of amazement on their faces. Two sword cultivators even couldn’t resist standing up, wanting to get closer to better feel the sword’s essence.
"Is this... is this the Spirit Sword crafted by Master Li? It’s truly extraordinary!" A cyan-robed sword cultivator exclaimed with admiration, his eyes gleaming with fervor as if he was already eager to possess the Spirit Sword.
Seeing the situation, Huang Long Daoist smiled and nodded, saying, "Indeed, this Spirit Sword was crafted by Friend Li himself. Its quality has reached the peak of Sixth Tier Lower Grade, only one step away from promotion to Middle Grade. Today, we take this opportunity to show it to everyone, hoping to stimulate some discussions for the upcoming transaction meeting."
"Once the transaction meeting concludes, fellow Daoists wishing to refine spirit treasures can visit Friend Li." With that, Huang Long Daoist looked at Li Mu and introduced him with a smile.
All the Void Refining cultivators nodded and said yes, with this Spirit Sword as proof, they held absolute trust in Li Mu’s artifact refining skill, each engaging with Li Mu, fostering connections.
Upon hearing Huang Long Daoist’s introduction, Li Mu humbly cupped his hands in thanks, smilingly responded, "Thank you, Elder Huang, for the introduction. If the seniors have any needs, this young man will certainly give his utmost."
Li Mu’s words instantly warmed the atmosphere within the hall.
At this time, the blue-robed cultivator who previously questioned Li Mu’s cultivation showed a look of remorse, walking up to Li Mu, he cupped his hands with a pleasing smile saying, "Master Li, I am Yin Wujiu. Earlier, I was disrespectful, please don’t take offense."
Li Mu quickly cupped his hands in response, "No harm done, Senior, no need to worry."
"Since there are no objections, let us begin this transaction meeting then!" Huang Long Daoist surveyed the entire hall, smilingly spoke.
Seeing no opposition, Huang Long Daoist waved his hand and produced a jade-made long table from his storage ring, with twenty jade meditation mats floating above it.
"This jade table does not have any special function, but aids in displaying and trading treasures. Please everyone, be seated." After introducing, Huang Long Daoist himself sat down on a mat.
Seeing this, everyone promptly took their seats, Li Mu also found a place and sat down, minding the jade table.
The attributes revealed by Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits confirmed that the table was merely a simple Tier Two Spiritual Artifact, with the ability to display items, possessing no special utilities.
"For this transaction appraisal, let Huang be the first. Each person will place three treasures on the jade table, then trade in order. If a transaction doesn’t succeed, the next person then takes a turn. No other transactions must be initiated before any confirmation is complete." Huang Long Daoist laid out the transaction rules.