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279: The Rise of the Mystic PavilionLin Jingyu’s heart stirred slightly. Repairing the Family’s spirit eye was currently the top priority, a crucial step in laying the Foundation for the Lin Family to completely escape its resource predicament and rise.

With a spirit eye, Spiritual Qi could be continuously supplied for the clansmen to Cultivate, and stronger Formations could be deployed.

However, several key auxiliary materials required, such as “Deep Sea Sinking Silver” and earth core jade marrow, were not ordinary items. The Lin Family had exhausted all its efforts to inquire in various ways, but still hadn’t managed to gather them.

The large auction in Southeast Market Town, a place where people from all walks of life gathered and treasures abounded, might be a rare opportunity.

Furthermore, he had been in seclusion refining pills some time ago, and in addition to supplying Miaoling Pavilion’s daily needs and the Family’s own use, he still had a surplus.

He had refined several batches of Medicinal Pills of excellent quality, far surpassing those circulating on the market.

These Medicinal Pills were no longer of much help to his own cultivation improvement, but if placed in the market for sale, they would certainly fetch a large amount of Spirit Stones.

He also needed to start preparing for a rainy day.

After all, competing for such rare spiritual materials at an auction without strong financial backing would be nothing short of a pipe dream.

”Uncle Lingshan, the market auction is about to begin. I wish to go and explore.”

Lin Jingyu found Lin Lingshan and explained his idea, ”The matter of repairing the spirit eye should not be delayed any longer. This auction might allow us to find what we need.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Lingshan’s tiger-like eyes flashed with a sharp glint. Without any hesitation, he nodded heavily:

”This matter concerns the future of the Family, so it must be fully supported! The Family treasury still has over thirteen thousand Spirit Stones accumulated. I will have Lin Lingkuang bring them all to you immediately.

The market is a place where Dragons and snakes are mixed, and the auction house is even more intertwined with interests and hidden currents. Although your strength has greatly increased, you still need to be careful in all matters and must not easily make enemies!”

His words still carried some timidity, as the Lin Family had been weak for a long time and had no self-perception of being a powerful Family.

Lin Jingyu smiled calmly, took the heavy Storage Pouch of Spirit Stones handed to him by Lin Lingkuang, and a sweep of his Divine Sense confirmed the number was correct.

”Uncle Lingshan, rest assured, I know my limits.”

With his current cultivation at the Peak of Ninth Level Qi Refining, possessing Thunder True Intent, the Mental Energy of the first layer of Spirit Refining Art at Major Achievement, plus numerous trump cards.

Not to mention in this Southeast Market Town, even looking at the entire Chiyan Prefecture, among those below the Foundation Establishment Stage, there were already few who could threaten him.

Even if he truly encountered an Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, even if he couldn’t defeat them, he was fully confident he could retreat safely.

In the Southeast Market Town area, he indeed had the capital to act unrestrainedly, but his nature was steady, and he disliked showing off.

The next day, as the morning sun began to show, Lin Jingyu controlled his flowing cloud kite and once again arrived at Southeast Market Town.

Compared to previous days, the market was undoubtedly more lively and bustling now.

The streets were crowded with people, shoulder to shoulder, and the auras of various Cultivators were mixed. Among them were many with profound spiritual power and sharp gazes, clearly drawn by this auction.

Occasionally, powerful Divine Senses swept through the crowd, and the faintly brought Spiritual Pressure fluctuations indicated that there were at least Foundation Establishment Stage experts hidden among them.

It seems the auction’s appeal is great, with many Cultivators from outside the Southeast Market Town region specifically coming for it.

Lin Jingyu first went to Miaoling Pavilion.

The current Miaoling Pavilion was a world apart from the deserted place it was a few months ago!

The pavilion had undergone renovations and expansion, appearing even more magnificent.

The front of the building was bustling with activity, Cultivators entering and exiting in an endless stream. The shop assistants were busy on their feet, their faces glowing with excitement.

Inside the pavilion, it was even more boisterous and crowded, with the sounds of haggling and inquiries about Medicinal Pills echoing incessantly.

All these changes stemmed from the Pill Refining Grand Competition.

Lin Jingyu, with an undeniable crushing dominance, refined High Grade Medicinal Pills, winning the championship for Miaoling Pavilion. This not only severely frustrated the arrogant momentum of their old rival, Daling Pavilion.

It also instantly equated “Miaoling Pavilion” with “high-quality Medicinal Pills,” making its reputation widely known.

Now, countless Cultivators came specifically for its reputation, requesting to buy Miaoling Pavilion’s Medicinal Pills or asking for custom Alchemy.

Among them, many wished to pay a hefty price to invite the mysterious “Master Lin” to act, and the Jade Slips and gift lists for requesting pills almost piled up on the counter.

However, most of these requests were politely but firmly turned away by Feng Xixi with a smile.

She deeply understood that Lin Jingyu’s ambition lay in the Great Dao, and cultivation was the fundamental priority. How could he spend his days immersed in refining pills for others?

Moreover, scarcity makes things valuable. Maintaining this mystery and transcendence was more beneficial for Miaoling Pavilion’s long-term development.

”Jingyu little brother! What wind brings you here today? You’re a rare visitor!”

Shopkeeper Qin Yue spotted Lin Jingyu entering the shop at a glance, and her face immediately bloomed into a smile. She put down the account book in her hand and came forward to greet him.

Besides joy, her eyes also held a hint of imperceptible gratitude and relief. If Lin Jingyu hadn’t stepped forward that day, Miaoling Pavilion would probably have been swallowed whole by Daling Pavilion, leaving no bones.

”Hmph! Some people, becoming so busy, don’t even know to come see us for so long! Have you forgotten us?”

Yun Momo, at the side, pouted her delicate, rosy lips, feigning dissatisfaction as she complained, but her bright, lively eyes were already filled with excitement and joy.

She circled Lin Jingyu, chirping, ”Look quickly, my cultivation has improved again! I’m at Qi Refining Sixth Layer! It’s all thanks to the Medicinal Pills you left!”

Lin Jingyu sensed it, and Yun Momo’s Foundation was solid, her spiritual power flowing smoothly, indeed progressing rapidly. He couldn’t help but smile slightly: ”Congratulations, Momo, on your great improvement in cultivation.”

After exchanging pleasantries with the two for a moment, Lin Jingyu explained his purpose, taking out over a dozen warm jade bottles from his Storage Pouch and handing them to Qin Yue:

”Sister Yue, the market auction is about to begin. I’ve recently refined some Medicinal Pills that are no longer of much use to me. Keeping them by my side would be a waste, so it’s better to exchange them for Spirit Stones in case of need.

These Medicinal Pills, I’ll trouble Miaoling Pavilion to sell on my behalf.”

Qin Yue took the jade bottles, opened each stopper, lightly sniffed the pill fragrance, then poured out the Medicinal Pills to carefully observe their color and pill patterns. The surprise in her eyes grew deeper and deeper.

”This is... a High Grade Jade Marrow Pill! The medicinal power is pure and profound, almost without Impurities! And this bottle... it’s actually a Medium Grade obstacle breaking pill! The pill patterns are clear, and spiritual light is contained within, its quality can be called the best among its peers!”

Qin Yue looked up, a mischievous smile in her eyes:

”Jingyu, oh Jingyu, you are now our top brand in the Alchemy world of Southeast Market Town! Countless Cultivators stuck at a Bottleneck seek a high-quality obstacle breaking pill but cannot obtain one.

If these Medicinal Pills of yours were released, not to mention at market price, even with a premium of 20 or 30 percent, they would definitely be snatched up!”

She pondered for a moment, then immediately made a decision:

”Sister won’t be insincere with you. For these few bottles of Medicinal Pills, I’ll make the decision, Miaoling Pavilion will settle with you at a price of ten thousand Spirit Stones first!”

This price was extremely fair, even slightly generous, showing ample sincerity.

Lin Jingyu did not take out his highest quality High Grade Medicinal Pills this time. Firstly, it would be too astonishing; secondly, Medium Grade and High Grade Medicinal Pills were already enough to exchange for the required Spirit Stones. Knowing how to conceal one’s true abilities allows for longevity.