Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Chapter 311: Chapter 201 – Belonging_2

Seeing this, Lin Tianming stood up and walked toward the exit of the VIP room, with Lin Xingping following closely behind.

Upon leaving the VIP room, the female cultivator standing at the door had not left. Seeing Lin Tianming and his companion emerge, she immediately greeted them.

Lin Tianming casually took out twenty spirit stones and handed them to the female cultivator, and then he led Lin Xingping further down the corridor.

After a short while, they entered a secret chamber where more than ten cultivators were already engaged in casual conversation, some of whom were familiar faces.

Upon seeing the two men enter, several Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately stood up to welcome them, specifically those they had met at a previous exchange meeting, showing great courtesy.

Lin Tianming and Lin Xingping did not dare to act arrogantly and immediately performed a fist-and-palm salute in greeting, then started to chat with the familiar cultivators.

As this was Lin Xingping’s first time attending an exchange meeting and he was unfamiliar with many of the cultivators, the intention today was to introduce him to some so that his future guardianship of the market would be more convenient.

Seeing Lin Xingping’s unfamiliar face, a cultivator promptly asked, “Lin, it’s been a while since we’ve seen Daoist Lin Shilu. Who might this fellow Daoist be?”

Lin Tianming let out a chuckle and then earnestly replied,

“Daoist Meng, my Fifteenth Grandfather is currently in secluded cultivation, and this person beside me is my uncle Lin Xingping. From now on, our Lin Family will have him stationed in the market. I hope fellow Daoists can do us the honor of lending a hand in times of crisis.”

“No problem at all. The name of the Lin Family is well-known to all. I presume there are no fools bold enough to cause trouble,” said Meng Zhaosong, the first to compliment.

The rest of the cultivators were also very polite, echoing the sentiment.

“Indeed, the Lin Family is thriving like the midday sun, rising swiftly among the many Foundation Establishing families in the Wei Kingdom. Nobody dares to offend them lightly,” they said.

Lin Tianming and his company’s faces flushed with modesty as they continuously waved their hands, displaying great humility.

While Lin Tianming and the others were chatting leisurely, some previously unacquainted cultivators, seeing the respect shown to Lin Tianming, quickly exchanged whispers with nearby cultivators to inquire about the background of the two.

After learning that Lin Tianming and his companion were from the recently prominent Lin Family of Luoyun Mountain, some cultivators took the initiative to come over and greet them.

Lin Tianming was very courteous in response to these kind gestures, engaging in mutual exchange.

At this moment, Ye Pinghai also entered the secret chamber, seeing that Lin Tianming had already arrived, he greeted him with a smile.

Lin Tianming and Lin Xingrong quickly got up and returned the salute with a fist-and-palm salute, then laughed and said,

“Grandpa Sea, as I expected, how could you possibly miss this rare opportunity for a gathering?”

Ye Pinghai nodded and replied with a hearty laugh.

“Of course, this grand market meeting happens only once every ten years. With so many Daoists rarely gathering, it’s only natural for an old man like me to join the fun,” he said.

“That’s right, a rare opportunity indeed. Usually, everyone is busy with their cultivation; such chances are indeed few and far between,” agreed the other cultivators.

Everyone nodded, then took their seats and chatted briefly, waiting for the exchange meeting to begin.

Soon after, Li Xiuyuan and Song Xun walked into the secret chamber together, accompanied by Tang Xiuyuan. Seeing the three arrive, all the cultivators in the chamber promptly stood up to welcome them.

After saluting the crowd with a fist-and-palm greeting, the three made their way directly towards Lin Tianming and Ye Pinghai.

Seeing Tang Xiuyuan attending the exchange meeting and coming with Li Xiuyuan was not a surprise to Lin Tianming. Given his role as the person in charge of Sky Dragon Pavilion in Qianchuan Market and his origin from the top-tier Tang Family of Qingzhou, his status was naturally not to be taken lightly, not even by the Zhenyang Sect.

When Tang Xiuyuan saw Lin Tianming, he chuckled and took the initiative to greet him.

“I didn’t expect Daoist Chen to be from the Lin Family. No wonder the first time we met, I had the impression of your extraordinary background.”

Hearing this, Li Xiuyuan, Song Xun, and the other cultivators were taken aback. Li Xiuyuan then asked with a smile, “Daoist Tang, you’re acquainted with young Lin?”

Lin Tianming nodded and said somewhat awkwardly, “I’ve had the fortune of meeting Daoist Tang a few times before. I had always concealed my true name and background, which has led to some misunderstandings. If I’ve given any offense, I hope Daoist Tang can forgive me.”

“Don’t worry about it, it’s perfectly normal for cultivators to hide their identities from one another. Lin, don’t give it another thought, it’s no big deal to me,” Tang Xiuyuan replied with a smile.

Listening to Tang Xiuyuan and Lin Tianming’s explanation, several cultivators nodded, understanding the reasons behind it.

They all laughed, dissolving the awkwardness, and after exchanging formalities, they began to chat casually.

Many cultivators present were unfamiliar faces, and upon hearing the conversation among several people and seeing that renowned cultivators from Qianchuan Market were very polite to Lin Tianming, many noted Lin Tianming and the Lin Family in their minds. In the future, they would naturally be more cautious to avoid provoking these powerful Foundation Establishment families.

After a short while, as Li Xiuyuan and two others entered, no other cultivators continued to come. Finding that no more were joining, Li Xiuyuan stood up and announced the start of the exchange meeting.

Once everyone had settled down, he waved one hand and two treasures landed steadily on the stone table in front of the crowd.

Looking over them, both items were extraordinary: one a Second Order Medium Stage Demon Beast Inner Pill, and the other a Second Order Medium Grade Attack Magical Artifact.

Admiring the two treasures, Li Xiuyuan smiled and then said, “These two items of mine are but ordinary, so there are no restrictions. As long as I deem the items offered in exchange satisfactory, anything can be traded.”@@novelbin@@

No sooner had he finished speaking, a cultivator took out a Third Order Spirit Medicine Material and a cultivation-enhancing Spiritual Fruit to trade for his two treasures.

Next, Song Xun also brought out two treasures, and after some comparison, successfully traded for two items he wanted.

In a short time, several well-known Foundation Establishment cultivators completed their trades, and Ye Pinghai brought out a Hun Tian Pill and a Second Order Spiritual Fruit, exchanging them for a precious Third Order Spirit Medicine Material.

What Tang Xiuyuan put forth was also impressive: a Third Order Solid Gold Stone and a Second Order Late-Stage Demon Beast Inner Pill.

Soon, Song Xun traded for the Solid Gold Stone, and the Second Order Late-Stage Demon Beast Inner Pill was traded to a Loose Cultivator.

As several renowned cultivators looked at him with anticipation, Lin Tianming felt embarrassed.

He hadn’t planned on acquiring any particular treasures at the exchange meeting, as aside from Demon Beast Inner Pills and talismans, he didn’t have much suitable for trading.

Still, with many eyes on him, he took out a Second Order Mid-tier Dragon Eye Beast Inner Pill, as well as an ordinary Third Order Spirit Medicine Material, and placed them on the stone platform in front of him.

Although these items were not the most precious, they were above average among the treasures and were swiftly traded away by several Loose Cultivators.

In return, Lin Tianming acquired a Third Order Spiritual Ore and several pieces of Second Order Initial Stage Beast Skin Armor, planning to gift the ore to Lin Shilu and the beast skin to Lin Tianyue.

As Lin Tianming completed his trades, when it was Lin Xingping’s turn, he decisively stated that he would not participate.

Lin Tianming had anticipated this. His Foundation Establishment phase was still short, and having spent all his Spirit Stones on Second Order Talismans and the Flame Fruit, he had no high-value treasures that could interest these cultivators.

It seemed better to abstain than to be the subject of ridicule.

Seeing Lin Xingping abstaining from trading, the next cultivator moved past him and continued the exchange meeting.

An hour later, the exchange meeting concluded. Except for Lin Xingping, all the cultivators had traded for items they desired, though a few treasures remained unclaimed.

In the private room, Li Xiuyuan and the others chatted briefly, then organized a sharing of cultivation experiences, including discussions on the Four Arts of Cultivation.

As Lin Tianming and Lin Xingping’s cultivation levels were too low, they didn’t show off unnecessarily, instead absorbing the experiences shared by others with patience.

As dusk approached, the day-long auction and exchange meeting drew to a close.

Laughter echoed through the large private room with the atmosphere among the cultivators being extremely amiable. Lin Tianming and his companion made a few more acquaintances and gained much experience, sparing them some detours on the cultivation path.

After half a quarter of an hour, Li Xiuyuan stood up, bowed with cupped hands to the group of cultivators, and then said,

“Fellow Daoists, this exchange meeting has concluded successfully. As we have all gathered here and each has gained something, I look forward to continuing our interactions next time!”

As his words ended, some cultivators greeted each other and then stood up to leave.

Lin Tianming and his companion bid farewell to the other cultivators and also stood up to leave, departing the auction with Ye Pinghai.

While walking through the streets of the market, Lin Tianming arranged to visit Ye Pinghai another day, who graciously agreed to the invitation.

Only when the two reached the Cave Mansion District did they part ways, each returning to their own caves.

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