Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2084 1511: Seclusion

The instant those words rang out, all gazes in the auction venue locked onto the ancient Jade Slip.

"Is it real or fake?"

Even though they trusted Chaos Commerce's reputation, a few couldn't help but harbor instinctive skepticism.

After all, a Taiyi Golden Immortal's power stands at the pinnacle throughout the whole Universe. For them, tales of shattering heavens and earth aren't hype—they're stark reality!

Countless beings dream of reaching Taiyi someday, yet deep down, they realize without immense fortune, attaining that lofty Realm remains utterly out of reach.

To start, no cultivation method exists for that Realm; plus, without a master to instruct them, they're left fumbling blindly on their own.

Just these hurdles bar 99% of all beings, not to mention the grueling path to Taiyi Golden Immortal and the myriad tribulations along the way.

"Absolutely, it's genuine!"

The auctioneer declared with utmost sincerity: "Furthermore, a Senior Taiyi from our commerce has confirmed it—the breakthrough technique inside, though imperfect, holds real worth. In fact, it offers profound inspiration!"

"With exceptional comprehension, one could refine the technique, boost its power, and raise chances of ascending to Taiyi Golden Immortal."

These remarks ignited fervor in many hearts, faces turning red with thrill, as visions of their Taiyi breakthrough future danced before their eyes.

Yet the steep starting bid quickly dashed hopes for most, leaving them without even the means to join the bidding, much less claim the Jade Slip.

"Jiu, I regret not holding onto those Spirit Crystals to vie for this treasure."

Qing Si sighed remorsefully: "Then you wouldn't have to buy a Profound Immortal Realm cultivation method—ones for Golden Immortal and even Taiyi Golden Immortal would fit perfectly."

"It's far more complicated than that."

Li Zhirui laughed lightly, shaking his head. The Jade Slip held only a Profound Immortal's lifelong insights, lacking actual cultivation methods, so it offered scant aid in refining his own technique.

Moreover, he hadn't reached Profound Immortal yet, stuck at Heavenly Immortal Realm. Snatching a Taiyi breakthrough method prematurely would prove useless anyway.

Three major Realms separated them—a chasm demanding focus on the present bottleneck, the absence of a Profound Immortal-level cultivation method, and with that thought, Li Zhirui's mood brightened.

As they conversed, bids for the Jade Slip surged wildly, each offer swiftly topped by the next.

Merely a quarter-hour later, its price blasted past 150,000 Spirit Crystals!

Still, the climb showed no signs of slowing, rocketing upward relentlessly.

Word spreading far, rivals now poured in from beyond the auction hall, joining those inside in fierce pursuit of the Jade Slip.

"This is insane! Even skipping the last treasure wouldn't have let us compete with those Spirit Crystals," Qing Si exclaimed in shock.

For the bid had now soared beyond 200,000 Spirit Crystals, with no peak in sight!

Like Li Zhirui, the cash-strapped onlookers could merely gawk as prices skyrocketed, awed by the tycoons' deep pockets.

"Time to leave."

He lingered no more. Noting the auction dragged on endlessly, he decided to exit ahead of schedule.

Led by an attendant into a private chamber, he finalized payment for the Spirit Crystals from selling the Creation Heavenly Pill, then covered the cost of the world origin he'd won.

"Sir, departing early?"

"Yes, kindly guide me out."

"No trouble at all—it's what I'm here for. This way, please."

Guided by the attendant, Li Zhirui and Qing Si stepped into a quiet back alley.

A mere handful of paces ahead lay the bustling main street.

"Hey?! Jiu, wrong turn—the inn's that direction!" Qing Si shouted hastily, spotting Li Zhirui veering off course.

He shook his head and clarified, "No mistake here. I'm heading to the Ten Thousand Laws Building to inform that Senior."

They'd set today as the day, and though his Spirit Crystals vanished unexpectedly, blocking any cultivation method buys, honoring the appointment meant explaining personally to prevent misconceptions.

Li Zhirui kept yearning for pointers from that Senior, which would assist him in picking out techniques and spare him precious time and energy.

Not long after, he spotted that Senior once more.

"You're here?"

Right as he neared, the Senior addressed him.

"Greetings, Senior."

Li Zhirui gave a bow, then clarified, "Senior, a sudden mishap occurred, causing me to lose the Spirit Crystals, so I couldn't acquire the cultivation method today."

"You're a polite young lad. Regrettably, this is my final day on duty; others will replace me tomorrow."

This!

Li Zhirui stood dumbfounded—who could have anticipated such perfect timing that this Senior wouldn't return to the Ten Thousand Laws Building tomorrow?

Fate appeared to withhold this chance from him.

A silent sigh escaped within him, though his face betrayed nothing as he uttered, "Congratulations, Senior, on liberation from mortal burdens."

"This old man takes a liking to you, so here's my advice: when Spirit Crystals are in hand, seek out these three incomplete scriptures—'Vast Void Pure Heart Cleansing Taoist Scripture', 'Glazed World Purification Scripture', 'Nine Mystical Pure Spirit Purification Method'. If funds allow, grab them all, study them side by side, cross-check, absorb the pure essence, and cast off the impurities."

Don't mistake his naming of merely three cultivation methods for scarcity. The Ten Thousand Laws Building brims with endless Taoist technique scrolls; purification paths akin to Li Zhirui's may be uncommon, yet hundreds of comparable cultivation methods fill its shelves!

No telling the hours and toil needed to select truly fitting and useful cultivation methods from that vast array.

Furthermore, his choices might prove faulty, since full texts remained hidden—only snippets exposed, offering faint glimpses of their core ideas and principles.

This choice, in essence, amounted to a massive gamble, one demanding a hefty fortune.

Yet for the Senior standing there, it took just one casual remark to dispel countless headaches, conserve immense time and labor, and sidestep fatal errors.

Joy exploded in Li Zhirui's heart. He'd figured the golden opportunity had vanished, but fortune twisted dramatically, delivering it right back!

"Many thanks for your guidance, Senior. I'll etch it in my soul eternally, never to forget!" He bowed deeply again.

No direct vow of future repayment passed his lips, yet the sentiment lingered unspoken.

With their cultivation realms separated by such a chasm currently, promises of future aid rang empty; far wiser to harbor the gratitude and fulfill it when real prospects emerged down the line.