"Hmmm...?"

Noticing the unusual activity of the exclusive Identity Jade Talisman, Ji Haoyuan couldn't help but be taken aback.

But when he took the Jade Talisman out and saw the contents clearly, his previously calm expression immediately turned tense.

The others present also seemed to notice Ji Haoyuan's oddity at this time, and one by one, they turned to look at him.

"Haoyuan, has something happened?"

Eventually, Ji Bochang spoke up for everyone.

Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan did not hide anything and slowly spoke:

"I just received news from the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion.

In half a month, the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion will hold a large auction."

"An auction?"

Ji Bochang and the others couldn't help but be startled.

"That's right." Ji Haoyuan nodded, "Moreover, this auction is not an ordinary one; it will feature Foundation Establishment Pills as auction items."

"What? Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Upon hearing this last piece of news from Ji Haoyuan, everyone present, including Ji Bochang, was greatly shocked.

Foundation Establishment Pills, there would actually be Foundation Establishment Pills!

At this point, everyone found it hard to remain calm.

They were all clearly aware of what a Foundation Establishment Pills auction meant.

Especially at this moment, when the situation was particularly delicate.

Everyone could almost imagine how fierce the competition would be at that auction in half a month.

Perhaps even cultivators from the Crimson Sunset Sect would enter the scene to compete.

"Uncle Fifth, should our Ji Family also participate in this auction?"

At this moment, Ji Yunfan, as the Clan Leader of the Ji Family, couldn't help but look towards Ji Haoyuan.

Unknowingly, he and the present family elders had already begun to first seek Ji Haoyuan's opinion.

This was exactly what Ji Bochang, standing by the side, wanted to see.

"Of course."

Ji Haoyuan answered without hesitation.

"Our Ji Family must not only attend this auction but also try our best to compete for those Foundation Establishment Pills.

At the very least, we should strive to acquire a few Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects."

In the current Cultivation Realm, besides Foundation Establishment Pills, there were other Spiritual Objects that could be used for Foundation Establishment.

Such as Five Elements Essence and Natural Dao Liquid.

However, whether it was the Five Elements Essence or Natural Dao Liquid, their effectiveness for Foundation Establishment was far inferior to that of the Foundation Establishment Pills.

Moreover, they did not possess the protective effects of the Foundation Establishment Pills.

Using them for Foundation Establishment, once failed, it would not be life-threatening, but the path of cultivation would be severed, with no second chance to start over.

This was the main reason the Foundation Establishment Pills were hailed as the premier Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.

Because with Foundation Establishment Pills, if the Foundation Establishment failed, as long as the cultivator was not too old, they would still have a second, or even third chance to start over.

"So..."

Ji Haoyuan continued, "Calculate all the Spirit Stones our Ji Family can currently utilize, and see if we can sell some of the items we currently don't need over the next half month to exchange for more Spirit Stones."

He knew very well that the reason the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion scheduled the auction for half a month later was to give participants more time to amass Spirit Stones.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's words, everyone nodded in agreement.

After the group gradually dispersed, Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang returned to the back mountain.

Ji Haoyuan immediately took out a Defensive Spiritual Artifact, a round shield, and handed it to Ji Bochang.

"Ancestor, please take this Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

The situation is unclear, and neither you nor I can guarantee when a real war might break out.

This item offers decent protection; please hold onto it."

Hearing this, Ji Bochang quickly shook his head.

"Haoyuan, since this is your protective item, how could I take it away?

You should keep it for your own protection."

However, Ji Haoyuan shook his head.

"It's alright.

This item's grade is somewhat low for me now, and it doesn't serve much purpose.

Besides, I already have a new Defensive Spiritual Artifact."

Saying this, he summoned the Kunluo Spirit Umbrella he had crafted himself.

Seeing the Kunluo Spirit Umbrella, Ji Bochang immediately recognized that its grade was indeed higher than the Defensive round shield.

Thus, he no longer declined and gratefully accepted the Defensive round shield.

He only said, "For the auction in half a month, I'd like to go with you myself."

Upon hearing this, Ji Haoyuan wanted to ask Ji Bochang to stay in the clan.

But when he saw the concern in Ji Bochang's eyes, he ultimately didn't refuse and instead smiled and nodded:

"Alright!"

Time passed quickly.

Half a month later.

When Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang arrived in the Crimson Sunset Immortal City together, the number of people in the city was noticeably much higher than when he came here previously.

It was evident that most of these additional people were here for the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion's auction.

"Senior..."

While walking to the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion, Ji Haoyuan suddenly heard a familiar voice from behind.

Turning around.

He saw Bai Qingshuang, who had been his guide the last time he came to the Crimson Sunset Immortal City, looking at him with great delight.

This made Ji Haoyuan a bit surprised.

He hadn't expected to encounter Bai Qingshuang again by chance.

"Huh? Haoyuan, who is this...?"

Ji Bochang, on the other hand, was somewhat puzzled.

He clearly didn't understand how Bai Qingshuang, just a Qi Refining Stage cultivator, could know Ji Haoyuan.

Ji Haoyuan then briefly explained to Ji Bochang before smiling and turning to Bai Qingshuang:

"Since we've met again by fate, Qingshuang, could you be our guide once more?"

"Yes, absolutely!"

Bai Qingshuang immediately nodded with delight.

She respectfully led the way.

"By the way, senior, where are you headed this time?"

Ji Haoyuan smiled as he replied.

"Just take us directly to the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion.

We are here to attend its auction this time."

Upon hearing this, a look of realization flashed in Bai Qingshuang's eyes.

Things were just as she had guessed.

Truly, the number of people who had come to the Crimson Sunset Immortal City to attend the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion's auction recently was large.

She knew of at least seven or eight Foundation Establishment-level forces coming.

With this in mind, she shared some of the information she had gathered recently with Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang.

In response, Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang both nodded.

The situation was indeed as they had expected.

The number of people coming to the Crimson Sunset Immortal City to attend the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion's auction was noticeably higher than they had anticipated.

After some time.

With Bai Qingshuang leading the way, Ji Haoyuan and Ji Bochang arrived at the Exquisite Treasure Pavilion.

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