Chapter 172 Mysterious Turtle Sea-Overturning Grand Formation
Square Inch Mountain Market Archway entrance.
Several stationed Cultivators arrogantly inspected the passing Cultivators. When they saw Qin Ming, transformed into a Curly-Bearded Strongman, descend, they immediately put on a humble and obsequious look, their faces full of flattery, and fawningly greeted him, "This Senior, are you here to enter the Market?"
"May I ask for your name?"
"I will handle the registration for you right away."
The Qi Condensation Cultivators lining up around them also sensibly made way, casting curious glances at this Foundation Establishment Stage Curly-Bearded Strongman with a body full of Fiend Qi.
"This one is… Daoist Long!"
Qin Ming replied in a muffled voice, and a rough Aura was immediately manifested without reservation.
"Oh, oh! So it's Senior Long, please come in quickly, I will open the Formation for you." The gatekeepers registered for a moment, and then let him pass.
Qin Ming entered Within the Market. In an instant, trading caravans coming and going were bustling with activity, and crowds of Cultivators of all kinds were like woven fabric. The Shops on both sides were dazzling with goods.
This was the largest Immortal Cultivation Market he had ever visited so far, even several times larger than the Green Sun Market back then.
Qin Ming walked along the Main Street towards the inside. The surrounding Cultivators, seeing such a burly figure of a Great Foundation Establishment Cultivator, made way one after another.
He was not in the mood to appreciate the Market's prosperity, nor was he in the mood to browse the surrounding Shops.
Instead, he went straight to the largest "Cloud Fire Pavilion" Within the Market. Without a doubt, this Cloud Fire Pavilion was one of the Thunder Origin Sect's properties.
"Senior, please come inside, please go up to the fourth floor."
The female receptionist on the first floor saw a Great Foundation Establishment Cultivator arrive, and quickly put on a professional smile, welcoming Qin Ming up.
Cloud Fire Pavilion was very large, with eighteen floors in total. The construction and decoration were simple, elegant and luxurious, the materials and workmanship were exquisite, fully demonstrating the grandeur of a local powerhouse, and the presentation can be said to be top-notch.
After Qin Ming went up, the many Qi Condensation Cultivators eating on the first floor breathed a sigh of relief.
"Who is this Senior expert?"
"I didn't expect a Great Foundation Establishment Cultivator to come here today."
"This Senior... probably isn't a Cultivator from around here? Why do I have no impression?"
"Hush, don't talk nonsense, some Great Foundation Establishment Cultivators are capricious, be careful of saying something that brings disaster."
"Indeed, indeed, eat, eat!"
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The Room decoration on the fourth floor was antique and fragrant, elegant and dignified.
After half a cup of Tea.
A middle-aged Cultivator wearing a blue base gold silk bright red brocade robe, revealing Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage Spiritual Power Fluctuation, entered. Between his gestures, he revealed a calm and composed temperament.
After the middle-aged Cultivator entered the Elegant Room, he looked up and down at the Curly-Bearded Strongman with a rough temperament in front of him, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile on his face, "I am Han Lin, the stationed person of Thunder Origin Sect in Fangcun Mountain, and also the Shopkeeper of this Cloud Fire Pavilion. Greetings, Fellow Cultivator Long!"
"May I ask where Fellow Cultivator Long learned from? Han has many friends, and basically knows all Foundation Establishment Fellow Daoists in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, but I have never heard of Fellow Cultivator Long's name."
"I am just a rustic man from a mountain village, rarely appearing in the world. It is normal that Fellow Daoist Han has not heard of me." Qin Ming replied indifferently.
Thunder Origin Sect, such a behemoth, has an intelligence network all over the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, and naturally has information on every Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
But his false identity had only appeared twice near Heavenly River Market and Thousand Leaf Spirit Island. It was normal for the other party not to know.
"So that's how it is. Fellow Cultivator Long is here at Fangcun Mountain for the first time. I wonder what you need to purchase. This Sect dares to say nothing else, but the Cultivation Resources here are still very abundant."
Han Lin's tone was calm and steady, and his words revealed full sincerity.
"I heard that Your Sect has Tier-3 Formation for sale, so I came from afar, attracted by the reputation." Qin Ming said straightforwardly.
As soon as these words came out.
Han Lin, sitting opposite, was surprised, obviously stunned for a moment, and re-examined the unremarkable Curly-Bearded Strongman in front of him.
You must know that Tier-3 Formation is not comparable to other Cultivation items, not to mention the Tier 3 Spirit Vein requirement for setting up Formation. Its expensiveness is definitely not something ordinary Cultivators can covet.
Only those Major Power of large Family Clan, at least Sects with several Foundation Establishment, have enough Spirit Stone Resources to purchase this item.
Ordinary Rogue Cultivator, let alone buying Tier-3 Formation, cannot even afford a strand of Formation hair.
"Haha! I didn't expect Fellow Cultivator Long to come for Tier-3 Formation. May I ask where your Immortal Abode is?"
"This Sect Cloud Fire Pavilion does sell Tier-3 Formation, and I dare to say that in the entire Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, there are no more than three fingers' worth of forces capable of selling Tier-3 Formation."
Qin Ming replied after hearing this, "Hehe! Just a reclusive Loose Cultivator, not worth mentioning, but I recently heard that there will be a Beast Calamity, so I have to spend all my wealth to exchange for some survival opportunities."
"Oh? I didn't expect Fellow Cultivator Long to be so well-informed. This news is currently only circulating among the Senior Members of various Major Power." Han Lin couldn't help but reveal a trace of surprise.
He was afraid that this "Fellow Cultivator Long" was definitely not some rustic man from a mountain village. How could a rustic man from a mountain village grasp such Important Information? But as long as there are Spirit Stones to be made, all comers are guests. As long as they are not wanted Cultivators, or Demonfolk of the Demonic Path, they can all Trade.
"This... involving the Trade of Tier-3 Formation, I have to take the liberty of checking Fellow Daoist Qin's Spirit Stones. At least reaching one hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, or more than one thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones, to proceed to the next step of the Trade." Han Lin explained with a smile.
Qin Ming, transformed into a Curly-Bearded Strongman, smiled freely, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, and immediately took out two Spirit Stone Pouches and placed them in front of Han Lin. Han Lin nodded slightly to Qin Ming, and then opened the two Spirit Stone Pouches, only to see that each pouch was actually filled with five hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones.
After showing off a wave of Spirit Stone Strength, Han Lin no longer doubted the other party's purchasing power.
Suddenly the smile on his face became even stronger. If this business was done, it would be another great achievement! So he enthusiastically poured Spirit Tea for Qin Ming, and then began to introduce to Qin Ming, "This Sect has a total of three types of Tier-3 Formation for sale."
"The first type is Primordial Chaos Star River Grand Formation, Low-Grade Third-Order Formation, which can use the power of mountains, rivers, stars, and celestial bodies, combining offense and Defense, priced at one thousand eight hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones."
"The second type is All-Heavens Mysterious Spirit Grand Formation, Low-Grade Third-Order Formation, in addition to extremely strong Defense capabilities, as long as it is within the Formation Range, consuming Middle-Grade Spirit Stones, it has the ability to move through space, priced at one thousand five hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones."
"The third type is Mysterious Turtle Sea-Overturning Grand Formation... Tier 3 Mid Grade Formation, known for its extremely powerful Defense capabilities, it can easily block all attacks below the Late Golden Core Stage."
"However, this Formation only has Defense capabilities, no other functions, and requires Tier 3 Mid Grade Spirit Vein to exert the strongest Formation Defense effect."
"If it is only Tier 3 Low-Grade Spirit Vein, the effect will be greatly reduced, but I must make it clear to Fellow Cultivator Long in advance, priced at one thousand two hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones."
After Han Lin finished speaking, he gently picked up his teacup and took a sip of Spirit Tea, waiting for Qin Ming's reply.
"I wonder if Your Sect has a more advanced Upper Third Rank Tier-3 Formation?" Qin Ming suddenly blurted out.
Puff! "Cough cough!"
Han Lin was asked and directly sprayed out a mouthful of Tea, and then hurriedly wiped the water off his body.
He didn't expect the opposite "Fellow Cultivator Long" to say something astonishing.
"Cough! To be honest, Fellow Daoist Qin, This Sect's Sect-Protecting Grand Formation is also Upper Third Rank Great Formation…" Han Lin's face couldn't help but twitch. He couldn't possibly sell Thunder Origin Sect's Sect-Protecting Grand Formation, could he?
"Haha! So that's how it is, I was really abrupt." Qin Ming smiled awkwardly.
He pondered slightly, and finally chose Tier 3 Mid Grade Formation "Mysterious Turtle Sea-Overturning Grand Formation" among the three types of Formation.
Qin Ming immediately took out another two hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to Han Lin. The Spirit Stones on his body directly shrunk by more than half.
But he was not flustered, at worst he would go Auction another Foundation Establishment Pill.
Both parties traded goods for money.
Han Lin took out something resembling a tortoise shell, and dozens of earth-yellow Formation Flags and handed them to Qin Ming, then said with a smile, "Fellow Cultivator Long, please keep them safe, this is the Formation core of the Mysterious Turtle Sea-Overturning Grand Formation, these Formation Flags."
"By the way, and this thing, this Jade Slip details the Set up Formation method of this Formation. When the time comes Fellow Daoist Qin can operate according to the instructions above, it is very simple and convenient."
Qin Ming put away the Formation and Jade Slip, and couldn't help but sigh, buying Formation was the real money pit. His purpose for this trip was also achieved, and he immediately cupped his hands to Han Lin to say goodbye, "Shopkeeper Han, happy cooperation, I still have Important Matter to attend to, so I won't stay longer."
"Haha! Fellow Cultivator Long, don't rush to leave, or else stay in the Market for a few more days?"
"Han will also do his best as a Landlord, and properly entertain Fellow Cultivator Long." Han Lin racked his brains, wanting to retain this super client for him.
Not everyone can take out one thousand two hundred Middle-Grade Spirit Stones without changing their expression to buy a Formation.
With Han Lin's experience in managing Cloud Fire Pavilion, he knew without thinking that Fellow Cultivator Long opposite him probably possessed some Hundred Crafts of Cultivation of extremely high level.
Otherwise, there was only one possibility left, "Bandit Cultivator", but Han Lin had just secretly checked with special props. This Fellow Cultivator Long indeed had no Disguise Aura.
And he was not on the wanted list of Wei Kingdom Cultivation World. His background should be considered clean.
"I appreciate Fellow Daoist Han's kindness, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, and we will drink and be merry with the Shopkeeper again at a set time." Qin Ming cupped his hands and said.
Seeing that Qin Ming did not directly refuse, Han Lin asked him eagerly, "I wonder if Fellow Cultivator Long has Power? Are you interested in joining my Thunder Origin Sect? This Sect's treatment of Honored Guests has always been extremely high…"
Qin Ming was already used to this kind of solicitation, and refused the other party in a few words.
Han Lin was also quite depressed. He originally wanted to probe indirectly and inquire about the other party's background, but he did not expect "Fellow Cultivator Long" to be impervious to persuasion, and his words were even more watertight.
Although he was a little disappointed, this was after all the first time dealing with each other, and he couldn't be too hasty.
What's more, the first time he facilitated a big Trade, with Fellow Cultivator Long's Strength, he would probably have to deal with him a lot in the future.
Thinking of this.
Han Lin took out a Jade Token from his arms and handed it to Qin Ming, saying, "Fellow Cultivator Long, you have spent so many Spirit Stones in This Sect at one time, you are qualified to become an Honored Guest of This Sect. If you have any needs in the future, please come here to find Han."
"As long as it is within the Range of Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, there are few Resources that This Sect cannot obtain, and we can give Fellow Cultivator Long a 20% discount."
Qin Ming took the Jade Token, and was not polite, "Then thank you very much."
Then, under Han Lin's respectful farewell, he left the Shop.
Causing the Cultivators on the Street to stop and watch, because with Han Lin's status and position, there were really not many Cultivators who could be personally seen off by him.
Qin Ming left Square Inch Mountain Market, and was not in a hurry to rush back.
Instead, he frantically circled around the Mountain Top in the vicinity.
End of Chapter