Using entries to cultivate immortality in chaotic times

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"See? Even Chen Qiu, who seized the Magic Practitioner's inheritance, still has to bow his head when he sees me, Ning Laiping."

"Since he's asking my grandfather for a favor, he naturally has to behave submissively."

He certainly recognized Chen Qiu.

The moment Chen Qiu seized the Magic Practitioner's inheritance, his portrait was basically sent to every family and sect with a bit of power within Da Xia Country. His grandfather was none other than the most famous Foundation Establishment peak Artifact Refiner in Fei City.

Naturally, he wouldn't miss out on this news.

By now, Chen Qiu had already stepped into the auction, and Ning Laiping looked in the direction Chen Qiu left with a cold smile, "An out-of-town Magic Practitioner who wants to acquire the Lifebound Treasure crafted by my grandfather has to learn to keep his head bowed."

Tonight's auction highlight—

Was his grandfather!

His grandfather was at the peak of Foundation Establishment and on the verge of breaking through to the Golden Core stage. All Artifact Refiners, when using the power of heaven and earth to craft a Spiritual Treasure at the moment of their breakthrough, would imbue it with a more potent force than other Spiritual Treasures of the same level!

Stronger, more expensive, and rarer!

His grandfather happened to be especially skilled at crafting Spiritual Treasures for Magic Practitioners and had gained fame for it. Chen Qiu's purpose in attending tonight's auction was clear; he wanted to win the privilege of having a Spiritual Treasure crafted by his grandfather at the very moment he broke through his Cultivation level.

Thus, through this formidable treasure, he could participate in the competition for Heavenly Prides four days later.

But Ning Laiping didn't like this person.

It wasn't a matter of conflicting interests, rather, the news that his grandfather would break through that night and craft a Magic Practitioner's Treasure had spread throughout the entirety of Fei City. He had been the center of conversation, with everyone congratulating him that his grandfather was about to become a Golden Core Artifact Refiner and would soon be able to craft Golden Core Spiritual Treasures for Golden Core cultivators. This would greatly enhance both his prestige and power.

Since Chen Qiu had gained the Magic Practitioner inheritance, the focus of conversation had shifted away from him. Initially, he was just internally uncomfortable with it but could not voice his feelings without seeming petty to others.

But since Chen Qiu just happened to be asking his grandfather for a favor, it was impossible to hold back the resentful energy in his heart without venting it a little.

And those surrounding him also laughed and joined in.

"He's just a Loose Cultivator from the remote areas of North Continent, getting arrogant now. Does he really think acquiring a Magic Practitioner's inheritance makes him invincible?"

"Exactly, even with his arrogance, doesn't he still have to come beg Mr. Ning's grandfather to craft a Treasure for him?"

"No matter what, he's just a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator, after all, we're either Artifact or Alchemy Cultivators. If we were Magic Practitioners, how would it be his turn, Chen Qiu, to seize a Magic Practitioner inheritance?"

Those gathered around Ning Laiping were Alchemy and Artifact Cultivators.

Either disciples of prestigious lineages or inheritors of family traditions.

In Southern State.

Artifact and Alchemy Cultivators were highly regarded and held the highest status. Whether it be Sword or Magic Practitioners, they often needed to seek the help of Artifact and Alchemy Cultivators. Moreover, both required immense talent and accumulation, making those capable Artifact and Alchemy Cultivators exceedingly rare.

Hence a renowned Artifact Cultivator, in terms of connections and status, would far surpass cultivators of the same level.

The younger generations of these Artifact and Alchemy Cultivators often associated with one another, forming a small clique. Even some Golden Core cultivators, when seeking favors from their elders, would treat them quite amiably and speak to them with praise.

As the saying goes,

"No dealings without scholars; conversation always of the learned."

In ordinary families, even the Golden Core Great Powers that could be treated as honored guests had crossed paths with them, and these powers were highly respectful when asking for their elders' help, indicative of a seller's market.

After years of immersion, they too didn't think mocking a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator was a big deal, regardless of whether that cultivator had won a Magic Practitioner's inheritance or not. Once he came to Fei City, he had to learn to keep a low profile.

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Meanwhile—

Inside the auction, Chen Qiu and others had taken their seats in the hall.

"Here."

The scholar sitting cross-legged in the hall smacked his lips, "Looks like we might not have to spend any Spirit Stones this time, someone is going to pick up the tab for us."

"Them?"

Fat Long looked up toward those provoking young masters, sitting in the room labeled with the character for 'Heaven' on the second floor; he grinned, "You've got a point, just don't know if those young masters will engage in a bidding war and save us some Spirit Stones."

Chen Qiu leaned back in his chair, flipping through the auction listing in his hand, turning to the last page where he saw an old man who bore a resemblance to the young master who had challenged him earlier.

There were also a few lines of small text introducing him.

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"Ning Taiping."

"A Foundation Establishment peak Artifact Refiner, the Supreme Elder of the Ning Family of Fei City. Though his Cultivation is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, his threats extend to the early stages of the Golden Core, courtesy of the Spiritual Treasures in his possession."

"Ranked first among the top ten Foundation Establishment Artifact Refiners of Fei State, regarded as the most likely to step into the Golden Core realm in recent years."

"Specializes in forging Spiritual Treasures for Magic Practitioners and can tailor them to fit the usual tactics of cultivators."

"Tonight's highest bidder will earn the privilege of having an exceptional Treasure crafted with the power of heaven and earth when Ning Taiping breaks through to Golden Core outside the city."

"Note: Tonight's highest bid secures only the forging privilege. Forging fees and the necessary heavenly and earthly materials must be provided separately."

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"Got it."

Chen Qiu nodded slightly, casually flipping through the auction list and said nonchalantly, "So Ning Taiping's grandson thinks we're here to request his grandfather to forge a Magic Practitioner's Treasure, which is why he provoked us?"

"Looks like it."

Fat Long nodded, "Seems like he's used to being spoiled in Fei City; his grandfather would probably smack him if he knew he was acting like this."

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