Chapter 172: Black Tortoise Covering Sea Great Formation

The gate of Fangcun Mountain Marketplace.

Several guarding Cultivators, acting arrogantly, were inspecting the passing Cultivators. Upon seeing the Bearded Man formed by Qin Ming, they immediately changed to a respectful and flattering appearance, cupping their hands in greeting: “Senior, are you entering the Marketplace?”

“May I ask how to address you?”

“I will handle the registration for you right away.”

The Qi Refining Cultivators queuing around also politely gave way, casting curious gazes at the Foundation Establishment stage Bearded Man, who was emanating killing intent.

“This One, Daoist Long!”

Qin Ming answered in a deep voice, a rough aura instantly revealed.

“Oh, oh! So it’s Senior Long, please come in quickly, I’ll open the Formation for you.” The gatekeepers registered him and immediately let him pass.

Qin Ming entered the Marketplace, and instantly, merchant caravans were bustling back and forth. Cultivators of various appearances were as numerous as woven cloth, and shops lined both sides, filled with a myriad of goods.

This was, to this day, the largest Cultivation Marketplace he had ever been to, even several times larger than the Qingyang Marketplace back then.

Qin Ming followed the main road, walking inward, and the surrounding Cultivators, seeing such a burly Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, all gave way.

He had no interest in admiring the prosperity of the Marketplace, nor did he have any mood to browse the surrounding shops.

Instead, he directly headed towards the largest “Cloud Fire Pavilion” in the Marketplace. Without a doubt, this Cloud Fire Pavilion was one of the Thunder Yuan Sect’s industries.

“Senior, please come inside, and please go to the fourth floor.”

The female Receptionist on the first floor, seeing a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator arrive, immediately put on a professional smile and welcomed Qin Ming in.

Cloud Fire Pavilion was very large, with a total of eighteen floors. Its construction and decoration were simple yet luxurious, using materials and craftsmanship of high quality, fully displaying the style of a powerful figure; the prestige could be said to be maxed out.

After Qin Ming went upstairs, the many Qi Refining Cultivators eating on the first floor all breathed a sigh of relief.

“Which High Person is this Senior?”

“I didn’t expect a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator to come here today.”

“This Senior… I guess they’re not from the surrounding Cultivators, right? Why don’t I have any impression?”

“Hush, don’t gossip, some Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators are capricious, be careful of bringing trouble upon yourselves.”

“That’s right, that’s right, eat your food!”

…

The decoration of the rooms on the fourth floor was antique and elegant.

After Half a Cup of Tea.

There was a middle-aged Cultivator dressed in a blue-bottomed, gold-threaded crimson robe, showing the Magical Power Fluctuation of Mid Foundation Establishment, and every action revealed a calm Temperament.

After the middle-aged Cultivator entered the Elegant Room, he sized up the Bearded Man with the rough aura, cupped his hands, and said with a smile: “This one is the resident of the Thunder Yuan Sect in Fangcun Mountain, also the chief Shopkeeper of this Cloud Fire Pavilion, ‘Han Lin’, greetings, Fellow Daoist Long!”

“I wonder where Fellow Daoist Long comes from? This Han’s acquaintances are wide, and I basically recognize all the Foundation Establishment Fellow Daoists in the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, but I’ve never heard of Fellow Daoist Long’s Great Name.”

“This One is a Mountain Village Rustic, rarely appears, it’s only normal that Fellow Daoist Han hasn’t heard of me.” Qin Ming replied faintly.

A behemoth like the Thunder Yuan Sect, its intelligence network spread throughout the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, naturally had information on every Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

But his fake identity only appeared twice near the Tianhe Marketplace and Thousand Leaves Island, so it was reasonable that the other party didn’t understand.

“So that’s how it is, Fellow Daoist Long, this is your first time coming to Fangcun Mountain, I wonder what you need to purchase? I dare not say anything else, but the Cultivation Resources in this Pavilion are still quite abundant.”

Han Lin’s Tone was calm, and sincerity overflowed between the lines.

“This One has heard that your Pavilion has Third Rank Formations for sale, so I have come by Reputation from afar.” Qin Ming said frankly.

As soon as this was said.

Han Lin, who was sitting opposite him, had a surprised expression, clearly stunned for a moment, and re-examined the unassuming Bearded Man in front of him.

You must know, a Third Rank Formation is not like other Cultivation items. Not to mention the Third-Rank Spirit Vein requirements for arranging the Formation, its expensive Degree is also definitely not something that Ordinary Cultivators can Covet.

Only those great Clans and Great Powers, with at least several Foundation Establishment sect members, have enough Spirit Stone resources to Purchase this item.

Ordinary Free Cultivators, let alone buying a Third Rank Formation, can’t even afford a strand of its hair.

“Haha! I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Long to be aiming for a Third Rank Formation. I wonder where your Immortal Realm is?”

“We do have Third Rank Formations for sale in our Cloud Fire Pavilion, and I dare say, in the entire Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, there are no more than three people who can sell Third Rank Formations.”

Qin Ming replied: “Hehe! Just a Hidden World Free Cultivator, not worth mentioning, but I heard that there will be a Beast Disaster recently, so I had to disperse my family fortune to exchange for some Survival opportunities.”

“Oh? I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Long to be so well-Informed. Currently, this News is only circulating among the High-Level of the various Great Powers.” Han Lin couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise.

I’m afraid that this ‘Fellow Daoist Long’ is definitely not a Mountain Village Rustic, how can a Mountain Village Rustic have such important Intelligence?

But as long as there are Spirit Stones to be earned, everyone is a Client. As long as they are not a wanted Cultivator, or a Demonic Path Demon, they can be Transacted with.

“This… the Transaction involving the Third Rank Formation, I have to presumptuously inspect Fellow Daoist Long’s Spirit Stone, it must at least reach ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, or one thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, before the next step of the Transaction can be carried out.” Han Lin explained with a smile.

The Bearded Man formed by Qin Ming smiled broadly, 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 at Qin Ming, then opened the two Spirit Stone Pouches, and saw that each Pouch was clearly filled with five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

After showing off a wave of Spirit Stone Strength, Han Lin no longer doubted the other party’s purchasing power.

Immediately, the smile on his face became even thicker. If this Business was successful, it would be another Great Merit!

So he enthusiastically poured Spirit Tea for Qin Ming, and then began to introduce to Qin Ming: “The Third Rank Formations on sale in this Pavilion, there are a total of three.”

“The first one is the Hunyuan Star River Great Formation, a Third Rank Low-Grade Formation, which can utilize the power of Mountains and Rivers and Stars, with Offense and Defense combined, priced at one thousand eight hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.”

“The second one is the Dutian Xuanling Great Formation, a Third Rank Low-Grade Formation, which, in addition to its extremely strong Defensive Ability, as long as it is within the scope of the Formation, by Consuming Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, possesses the ability of Void Teleportation, priced at one thousand five hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.”

“The third one is the Black Tortoise Covering Sea Great Formation… a Third Rank Mid-Grade Formation, known for its extremely Powerful Defensive Ability, which can easily block all Attacks below Late Golden Core.”

“However, this Formation only has the ability to Defend, and does not have any other functions, and requires a Third-Rank Mid-Grade Spiritual Vein to enable it to exert the strongest Formation Defense Effect.”

“If it’s only a Third-Rank Low-Grade Spiritual Vein, the Effect will be greatly reduced, I have to make it clear to Fellow Daoist Long in advance, priced at one thousand two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.”

After Han Lin finished speaking, he gently picked up the Teacup and took a sip of the Spirit Tea, waiting for Qin Ming’s reply.

“I wonder if Your Pavilion has a more Advanced Third Rank High-Grade Formation?” Qin Ming suddenly blurted out a sentence.

Puff!

“Cough, cough!”

Han Lin was asked to spit out a mouthful of Tea, then quickly wiped the water on his body.

He didn’t expect that the ‘Fellow Daoist Long’ on the opposite side spoke surprisingly.

“Cough! I won’t hide from Fellow Daoist Qin, this Sect’s Mountain-Protecting Formation is also a Third Rank High-Grade Great Formation…” Han Lin’s Complexion couldn’t help but twitch, he couldn’t sell the Thunder Yuan Sect’s Mountain-Protecting Formation, could he?

“Haha! So that’s how it is, this One was really presumptuous.” Qin Ming smiled with Embarrassment.

He pondered for a moment, and finally chose the Third Rank Mid-Grade Formation, ‘Black Tortoise Covering Sea Great Formation’ among the three Formations.

Qin Ming immediately took out another two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to Han Lin, his Spirit Stones directly shrunk by a large amount.

But he was not flustered, at worst, he could go to auction a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Both parties exchanged money for goods.

Han Lin took out a Tortoise Shell-like thing, as well as dozens of Yellow Formation Flags and handed them to Qin Ming, then said with a smile: “Fellow Daoist Long, please keep them well, this is the Formation Core of the Black Tortoise Covering Sea Great Formation, these Formation Flags.”

“That’s right, also this item, this Jade Slip contains a detailed Introduction to the method of arranging this Formation, and by then, Fellow Daoist Qin can operate according to the above, it is very Simple and Convenient.”

Qin Ming put away the Formation and Jade Slip, and couldn’t help but exclaim, buying a Formation is a real money pit.

He had also achieved his Purpose for this Journey, and immediately cupped his hands and bid Farewell to Han Lin: “Shopkeeper Han, Cooperation is pleasant, this One still has matters to attend to, so I won’t stay any longer.”

“Haha! Fellow Daoist Long, don’t be in a hurry to leave, how about staying in the Marketplace for two more days?”

“This Han will also do his best to fulfill the role of a Landlord, and entertain Fellow Daoist Long properly.” Han Lin racked his brains, wanting to keep this Super Major Client for himself.

Not just anyone can take out one thousand two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones without changing their Complexion, to Purchase a Formation.

With Han Lin’s experience in managing the Cloud Fire Pavilion, he knew without thinking that Fellow Daoist Long on the opposite side, most likely has a very high Level of Cultivation Hundred Arts.

Otherwise, there is only the possibility of ‘Bandit Cultivator’, but Han Lin had secretly checked with special tools just now, Fellow Daoist Long indeed does not have the Aura of Disguise.

And he is also not on the Wanted list of the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, so his background should be considered clean.

“I appreciate Fellow Daoist Han’s Goodwill, there will be opportunities in the future, and I will regularly have a drink with the Shopkeeper.” Qin Ming cupped his hands and said.

Han Lin saw that Qin Ming did not directly Refuse, and asked him with eagerness in his eyes: “I wonder if Fellow Daoist Long has any Power? Are you interested in joining my Thunder Yuan Sect? This Sect’s Treatment of Guest Elders has always been extremely high…”

Qin Ming was already used to this kind of recruitment, and in a few words, he directly Refused the other party.

Han Lin was also quite Depressed, he originally wanted to indirectly inquire about the other party’s background, but he didn’t expect that ‘Fellow Daoist Long’ was Oil and Salt-Proof, and even spoke without leaving a single loophole.

Although he was a little disappointed, this was, after all, their first time interacting, and he couldn’t be too impatient.

Moreover, he had made a big Transaction on the first time, and with Fellow Daoist Long’s Strength, he would probably have to Interact with him in the future.

Thinking of this.

Han Lin took out a Jade Token from his arms and handed it to Qin Ming, saying: “Fellow Daoist Long, you have spent so many Spirit Stones in this Pavilion in one go, you are qualified to become this Pavilion’s Honored Guest, if you have any Demand in the future, just come here to find this Han.”

“As long as it is within the scope of the Wei Kingdom Cultivation World, there are few Resources that this Pavilion cannot obtain, and we can offer Fellow Daoist Long an 20% Discount.”

Qin Ming accepted the Jade Token, and he was not polite, “Then thank you very much.”

Afterwards, under Han Lin’s farewell, he left the Shop.

Causing the all Cultivators on the Street to stop and watch, because with Han Lin’s Status, there were not many Cultivators who could have him personally send them off.

Qin Ming left Fangcun Mountain Marketplace and did not rush back.

Instead, he went around the surrounding Hilltops in a frenzy.