Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Even if the Gu clan of the Black Tortoise Snow Mountain obtains a slot for entering the Spirit Realm, they will auction off the slots, and he will also need to compete.

As long as he can get a ticket to the auction, he is willing to spend everything to buy the slot.

After two years of frugal living, he has quite a few Spirit Stones in hand. Additionally, he has some Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Fruits, Tier Two Top-grade Talismans, and Tier Two Top-grade Cyan Dragon Wood available for trade.

If that’s still not enough, he can also trade the Red Dragon Abyssal Fiend.

When it comes to necessary expenses, he will not be frugal.

"The Immortal City’s Law Enforcement Team holds the most slots, but their slots are usually consumed internally or accessed through connections with Golden Core Daoist Masters.

Additionally, the Wey clan of Dragon Head Mountain has obtained two slots, and I think they will auction off one. Fellow Daoist can inquire about it."

Ji An frowned. He had met with Cold Qilin True Man and other seniors from the Law Enforcement Team and had given them some Top-grade Spirit Stones.

If he had to force a relationship, he could shamelessly try to cultivate one, but this was the last resort. Whether the Golden Core Daoist Master still remembers him is uncertain.

Cultivators have strong memories, but they don’t remember irrelevant people or things deeply.

"I’ll go to Wey’s Treasure Talisman Shop and see what the situation is there."

Gu Mingyuan sighed with regret and said,

"Ah, if Brother Wey Chengqian were still in the Immortal City, it wouldn’t be difficult to get an auction invitation given our relationship."

Ji An shook his head helplessly. If Wey Chengqian were here, he wouldn’t be in such a passive position.

When the music ended, the room fell silent, and Gu Mingyuan said,

"Not completing the matter affects my mood, so let’s listen to another piece and calm down."

He looked up at the two Sound Cultivators, "Continue playing!"

The elegant sound of "High Mountains and Flowing Water" began to play. With the dust settled, Ji An listened intently, captivated.

...

At 3:00 PM, Ji An and Gu Mingyuan walked out of the Drunken Immortal Inn together, bid each other farewell, and went their separate ways.

After listening to the music, his state of mind indeed became much calmer. He walked slowly along the road, and after about half an hour, he arrived at Wey’s Treasure Talisman Shop.

Finding Wey Xianglin, he got straight to the point and said,

"Fellow Daoist, there is something I would like to ask for your help with."

"Senior, you flatter me. What instructions do you have?

As long as you need my help, I will not refuse."

"I received news that the Wey clan has obtained a slot for entering the Earth Element Spirit Realm under the Grand Array of the Immortal City. I want to ask you to find out if your family has plans to auction it and, if so, to get me an invitation."

Wey Xianglin readily agreed, "It’s a small matter. If the family decides to auction off a slot, we would be more than happy if Fellow Daoist wishes to participate.

Coincidentally, I am returning to the family tomorrow and will have the opportunity to meet the Clan Leader. I will inquire on your behalf then."

In recent years, both sides have cooperated closely, and the Treasure Talisman Shop has benefited greatly.

His talisman-making technique is very advanced, and now he has a seventy percent success rate in crafting Tier One God Cleansing Talismans, making him the strongest among many Talisman Makers.

There have been no traces of Demon Cultivators near Red Rock Immortal City, but there have been reports of Demon Cultivators’ puppets in other areas of the Northern Land, leading to a surge in orders for Purifying Talismans due to their unique effects.

The family has a large stockpile and is currently releasing them slowly, making considerable profits.

Ji An clasped his hands together,

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. Regardless of the outcome, I will host a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Inn to thank you."

"Haha, Senior, with you saying that, I feel pressured."

...

Three days later.

In his Grotto Mansion, Ji An brewed a pot of Tier Two Upper Grade Yun Ding Silver Needle Tea and said with a smile,

"It’s somewhat simple here, and there’s nothing good to entertain guests with, so please forgive me."

Wey Xianglin smiled broadly and said,

"Senior is a True Cultivator, and I admire you."

Besides the necessary tables and chairs, there was nothing else here, making him sigh in his heart.

Perhaps only cultivators who have no other concerns besides cultivation can walk firmly and far along the Immortal Path.

Ji An waved his hand gently and said,

"I am afraid of death, so I desperately cultivate, not daring to slack off in the slightest."

Wey Xianglin grinned with a hint of bitterness. He, too, was afraid of death, but when it comes to cultivation, merely working hard is not enough.

He had worked hard, had been disheartened, and finally gave up.

He understood that rain does not always bring a rainbow and not all efforts result in rewards.

In the quiet of midnight, he would feel sentimental and lament the unfairness of heaven, wondering why some people have no bottlenecks in their cultivation?

Noticing the look on the other’s face, Ji An coughed lightly to change the subject:

"Fellow Daoist, you must have brought good news today."

Wey Xianglin suppressed the unintended pain in his heart and said with a smile,

"Indeed, I did, and it’s not just one piece of good news."

Ji An served him some Spirit Tea and said,

"Let’s talk slowly. After a few cups of tea, we’ll go to the Drunken Immortal Inn for a nice drink."

"Alright, I can eat at this banquet with peace of mind this time.

The first piece of good news is that our family plans to auction off a slot for entering the Earth Element Spirit Realm, scheduled for next month. The location is the Wey’s Villa in the core area of the Immortal City.

Three days after the auction of the slot is the day to enter the Spirit Realm."

Smelling the fragrance of the tea, Wey Xianglin couldn’t help but take a sip, and the hot fluid went down his throat, opening up his pores as the bottleneck in his late-stage Foundation Establishment loosened a touch.

"Good tea, with a subtle fragrance yet a long aftertaste. The richness of the Spiritual Qi contained within is the most I’ve ever experienced, and it also has the effect of quickly restoring Divine Sense.

If I’m not mistaken, it should be Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Tea, a rare item indeed for Talisman Masters."

He had tasted Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Tea, but it was far inferior in flavor.

Ji An nodded slightly, "When I came to the Northern Land, I brought a little from the sect. Over the years, I’ve cherished it dearly, using only a few leaves for brewing at a time, but it’s nearly gone now."

"Was the Spirit Tea purchased by senior?"

"I grow it myself. I have a few tea trees near my Grotto Mansion in the sect, and being close to the source, I can collect a bit more."

"Senior is truly fortunate. I recall your sect is renowned for Artifact Refining and Beast Taming; who would’ve thought you also have high-tier tea trees."

Wey Xianglin had heard about Golden Spirit Sect from Wey Chengqian, noting that the sect’s low-tier magical artifacts were cheap and good, quite famous in the Western Continent.

Wey Clan’s Artifact Refining Shop also plans to cooperate with the Golden Spirit Sect, seeking a way in.

He chuckled and took out a Jade Pendant, saying,

"Look at my memory, got carried away with the topic.

This Jade Pendant is proof of participation in the auction, scheduled for the third day of next month, in the core area of the Immortal City at Wey’s Villa, starting at 7:00 PM sharp.

The second piece of good news is that I have secured a batch of Tier Two Purification Talisman materials from the family and can give priority supply to senior."

"This is truly a double delight, how much can you give me?"

Ji An clapped with a smile saying that with Demonic artifacts appearing in other areas of the Northern Land, there is a strong demand for Purification Talismans, many cultivators are willing to buy them just in case.

Not to mention, Purification Talismans are very practical for detecting Demonic Artifacts.

The reward for drawing talismans has increased by thirty percent, and if he can draw Tier Two Purification Talismans, his income will see a considerable boost.

"Three hundred portions of materials every month, and I can provide the first batch now."

"Great, let’s settle the account."

Wey Xianglin took out stacked Talisman Paper and Cinnabar, saying,

"Each portion of materials is 120 Spirit Stones, the purchase price is the same as the Fire Dragon Talisman, Lower grade Talisman at 200 Spirit Stones each, Middle Grade 240 Spirit Stones, Upper Grade 280 Spirit Stones, Top Grade 350 Spirit Stones.

Three hundred portions of material add up to 36,000 Spirit Stones."

Ji An’s Divine Sense searched through the Void Realm Space and fetched 60 Middle-grade Spirit Stones:

"Can we defer the payment this time? A few days ago, I visited several places to exchange all my Spirit Stones for Top-grade ones.

You know, it’s for competing for the Earth Element Spirit Realm slot."

He needs to reserve some Spirit Stones for hosting later.

"Of course, senior, your credit is something we greatly trust."

Wey Xianglin answered without hesitation. They signed the agreement with the Daoist Oath, having had a very harmonious cooperation before, and since the senior would be participating in their family auction.

All these factors stacked up, giving him no reason to refuse.

After collecting the Spirit Stones, he confirmed,

"Senior will owe 30,000 Spirit Stones, to be deducted after selling the talismans."

Ji An clasped his hands, "Thank you for your shop’s leniency, I will strive to craft more Tier Two Purification Talismans."

After two years of diligent research, he can now stably and prolifically craft Tier One Upper Grade God Cleansing Talismans using Tier Two materials, and he should be able to quickly get the hang of it.

After counting the materials, he drank the Spirit Tea and stood to say,

"Off to the Drunken Immortal Inn!"