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Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints-Chapter 943 - 579: Profound Star Stone_2
For he noticed that the cultivator still hadn't spoken, but seemed to be constantly exchanging messages through sound transmission.
There, engaging in holding out for higher offers.
As expected, after a brief pause, he finally spoke:
"This Profound Star Stone will only be traded for a fifth rank superior grade lightning attribute treasure, and is not restricted to magical treasures or precious materials!" the cultivator declared.
After he finished speaking, the Chi Ming Pearl and the Wushou Fungi were quickly exchanged out.
However, the Profound Star Stone remained uninterested by anyone.
While the object was indeed uniquely special, the cultivators could not find its true use.
They knew it to be exceedingly sharp, yet vastly inferior to a fifth rank superior grade magical treasure.
But when activated by True Yuan, it failed to produce much of a commotion.
"A fifth rank intermediate grade magical treasure would also suffice!" the cultivator lowered the price in the remaining moments.
"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of a fifth rank inferior grade Thunder Flood Dragon inner core!" Lin Shiming spoke up.
After a few moments of silence, the other party nodded, and with the activation of the transmission array plate.
A palm-sized stone with patterns of starlight emerged before Lin Shiming.
He gently infused some of the starlight from the Starlight Tempering Body Technique, and the next moment, as expected, spirit patterns lit up.
On the other side of the transmission array plate, the cultivator's face was filled with even more joy, and he directly crushed the Spirit Talisman, disappearing from the main hall.
Lin Shiming did not continue to input True Yuan, but instead stored the two stones into his Storage Bag for safekeeping.
This was not the time to inspect the treasures.
In regards to this auction, Lin Shiming felt it was already extremely worthwhile.
But it was only now that two had taken out their own treasures.
Shortly after, the third and the fourth followed.
All the cultivators began to produce their treasures.
Mostly fifth rank treasures were brought out, many of which greatly impressed Lin Shiming, including wood attribute five thousand year Spiritual Medicines; however, the treasures the others sought in exchange were also quite exotic.
And soon, it was Lin Shiming's turn.
Lin Shiming also took out four Jade Boxes this time.
First, he opened the first Jade Box, revealing a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit within.
This Spirit Fruit, which much appealed to many Golden Core Cultivators lacking in lifespan, was quickly followed by Lin Shiming, who continued to open the second Jade Box.
Inside the second Jade Box was a three thousand-year-old Netherworld Heavy Ironwood.
The third Jade Box contained the Seven Demons Flag that Lin Shiming had placed in it.
The fourth Jade Box contained a fifth rank intermediate grade defensive magical treasure, the Seven-Injuries Shield.
"All items will be traded for either the Nascent Transformation Fruit or Thousand Year Cold Jade Marrow or their secrets or treasures; other than these, rare treasures can also be traded, and if the value is insufficient, I will add superior grade Spirit Stones!" Lin Shiming declared.
What he really lacked was the Cold Jade Marrow, but asking for the Cold Jade Marrow specifically would make the target too obvious.
Just like Chi Shan True Person, she only sought the Nascent Transformation Fruit, indicating she had both the Cold Jade Marrow and the Heavenly Soul Fruit.
If Lin Shiming too sought only the Cold Jade Marrow, it would be clear to the other party that he was privy to the secret of the Nascent Transformation Fruit.
That would not be good news for Lin Shiming.
On the contrary, exchanging for all three items would not be a loss for Lin Shiming.
As for other rare treasures, he also adopted an attitude of giving them a try.
As expected, after a while, cultivators began to send messages to him, with the majority interested in the Seven Demons Flag, fewer in the Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit, and some in the Seven-Injuries Shield.
Only one person was interested in the Netherworld Heavy Ironwood.
Although Lin Shiming could not discern the identity of this person, he guessed that it was most likely Profound Mechanism True Person.
Only someone from Qian Ji Island would value the Netherworld Heavy Ironwood so highly.
"Fellow Daoist, I have a Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree that is about to mature; how about exchanging it for the Seven Demons Flag?"
Among the numerous sound transmissions, Lin Shiming became interested in the Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree at this moment.
Even in the Eastern Domain where he had been, such trees were rare to see, and even more so in the Southern Sea, mainly because this precious tree wilts after each cycle of blooming and fruiting, unable to be utilized a second time.
Additionally, there is no set pattern to its fruiting times.
When mature, its effect is best.
It can help cultivators break through on the spot during the Qi Refinement Realm.
"Fellow Daoist, Minor Divine Ability Fruits are but spells from the Purple Mansion stage, and they are not worth so much Spirit Stone!" Lin Shiming spoke up.
Indeed, the Minor Divine Ability was formidable at the Purple Mansion stage but somewhat common amongst Golden Cores.
For instance, Lin Shiming's Immortal Wood Shadow, up to now, naturally doesn't possess the same power as it did during the Purple Mansion stage.
However, the greatest benefit of the Minor Divine Ability Fruit is that it can allow both cultivators and Spirit Body Cultivators to increase their chances of advancing to the Golden Core stage by several fold.
Lin Shitao and Lin Xianzhi of the Lin Family's rear courtyard all need preparation.
This Minor Divine Ability Fruit is precisely what Lin Shiming prepared for Lin Shitao.
Speaking of which, this Spirit Fruit has only appeared for the second time!
The first time was within the gifts for a True Monarch's ceremony.
"A mere Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree naturally isn't much, but I possess a Secret Technique that can cultivate Minor Divine Abilities, enhancing their power!" the person continued to speak.
Confidence filled their eyes as they transmitted a Jade Slip to Lin Shiming, which contained the imagery of cultivating the Minor Divine Ability and the Secret Technique to enhance it.
This was of great interest to Lin Shiming.
After all, his three Minor Divine Abilities were extremely formidable.
However, he soon shook his head, acknowledging the Secret Technique's prowess but noting that it only amplified the fruit's Minor Divine Ability, not the practitioner's own.
For instance, Lin Shiming's Immortal Wood Shadow could be strengthened, but Revival Wind and the Light of Deduction could not be further enhanced.
Otherwise, Lin Shiming wouldn't hesitate to offer even Thousand Year Spirit Medicine in exchange, let alone the Eight Trigrams Demon Banners.
The importance of this Secret Technique left Lin Shiming in indecision.
Seeing Lin Shiming's hesitation, the other party bit their lip:
"In addition to the Secret Technique and the Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree, I will also provide information about a piece of Thousand Year Cold Jade Marrow!"
"Agreed!" Lin Shiming nodded, no longer hesitating.
The Seven-Injuries Shield may be powerful, but it is useless for cultivators like them.
Only deviant practitioners could refine it.
Lin Shiming placed the Seven-Injuries Shield into the transfer platform.
Soon after, a flash of Spirit Light lit up, and on the platform appeared a long Jade Box and two Jade Slips.
Lin Shiming didn't look at the Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree, but rather at the two Jade Slips.
One contained the Secret Technique to enhance the Minor Divine Ability, while the other provided information about the Thousand Year Cold Jade Marrow.
Yet, what caused Lin Shiming to frown was that the Cold Jade Marrow wasn't located somewhere else, but rather within the Secret Realm of Yunzhong Palace.
This cultivator clearly had been to Yunzhong Palace and had seen the Thousand Year Profound Cold Jade Marrow.
However, it seemed they failed to obtain it.
Lin Shiming carefully put away the two Jade Slips.
With a plan now in mind, he finally opened the Jade Box to examine the Minor Divine Ability Fruit tree.
He saw that the tree was merely seven inches tall but still shining brightly.
Once the tree grows to one zhang in size, it would produce Minor Divine Ability Fruits.
Among the remaining treasures, a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit was exchanged for an auxiliary ingredient for the Nascent Transformation Pill.
A three-thousand-year-old Netherworld Heavy Ironwood was traded for a dose of Bone Eroding Spirit Fire.
The leftover Seven-Injuries Shield was exchanged for a fifth-rank intermediate-grade Array Plate.
Besides these, Lin Shiming also exchanged for many treasures needed by the family.
For example, the Taiqing Purple Jade Fruit tree could increase the number of Purple Mansion cultivators in the family.
There were also other three-thousand-year and five-thousand-year Spiritual Medicines.
Though some Spiritual Medicines were not useful to him, the Lin Family had many Purple Mansion cultivators and the Soul Summoning Sword of the Sword Pavilion.
They would eventually be needed.
Soon, the Golden Core Cultivators' trade meet also came to an end, and each pavilion disappeared above the lake.
Lin Shiming looked at the lake, feeling calm within, admiring the auction's excellent techniques.
Not only was it secure, but it also allowed the cultivators to offer their treasures without any reservations.
Undoubtedly, this stimulated the cultivators.
In Lin Shiming's plans, the islands of the Lin Family should also be arranged like this in the future.
Otherwise, they would be nurturing cultivators for others.
After a few moments passed, Lin Shiming's figure suddenly appeared on an island above Coral Island.
Lin Shiming looked at the scorching sun in the sky, chose a direction, donned a Spirit Isolation Charm, and disappeared from the spot.
He did not attend the auction; since the auction's offerings were scarce nowadays, he was not in a rush.
He believed Lin Zeli could handle it well.
Instead, what he was more eager to do now was to let the Star Spirit Clam consume the Profound Star Stone.
If the Star Spirit Clam breaks through, his chances of advancing to the Golden Core Middle Stage in Body Cultivation would be even higher.
Soon, Lin Shiming returned to Welcoming Lin Palace.