Chapter 4244: Going to Tianfeng City

Wang Qingcheng gave a few instructions, then dismissed Wang Moxin.

Wang Qingcheng took out a spirit-communicating mirror, which glowed with a yellow light. He cast a spell into it, and Cao Xingdian's face appeared on the mirror's surface.

"Fellow Daoist Cao, long time no see," Wang Qingcheng greeted with a smile. Since their two families had become in-laws, he had interacted more frequently with the Cao family's younger generations.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Wang," Cao Xingdian replied. "The Nangong Immortal Clan is planning a large-scale auction, even featuring Golden Lotus Immortal Fruits, which is attracting many immortals. Ancestor Yuanxing mentioned that if you wish to attend, you should come to Yunlang City tomorrow, and we will escort you to Tianfeng City."

Without a Grand Unity Golden Immortal to lead them, Golden Immortal cultivators found it difficult to enter Tianfeng City.

"A large-scale auction! Golden Lotus Immortal Fruits!" Wang Qingcheng exclaimed in surprise.

The last time Tianfeng City hosted a large-scale auction was more than ten million years ago. The Nangong Immortal Clan's decision to include Golden Lotus Immortal Fruits indicated the immense scale of this event.

"Precisely," Cao Xingdian affirmed. "In addition to the Golden Lotus Immortal Fruits, there will be Grade 2 Dao Pills, Grade 3 Immortal Pills, and even high-grade immortal artifacts for sale." He added that the Nangong Immortal Clan had indeed presented many valuable items; otherwise, it would be difficult to attract such a large number of Grand Unity Golden Immortals.

"Alright, I'll inform the others, and we'll be in Yunlang City tomorrow," Wang Qingcheng agreed.

"By the way, has True Person Taihao fully recovered?" Cao Xingdian inquired.

Wang Changsheng had not departed through the entrance in the Thousand Spirits Sea Domain, leading the Cao family to believe something had happened to him. When they questioned Wang Qingcheng, he explained that Wang Changsheng had been pursued by powerful enemies, fought his way out of the encirclement, and left through a different entrance.

"He's almost there, I think! Nothing serious, but he still needs to rest and recuperate," Wang Qingcheng replied. Wang Changsheng was currently in seclusion, attempting to ascend to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, and there had been no further news.

"That's good, then. We'll leave it at that." As soon as Cao Xingdian finished speaking, the mirror surface dimmed.

Wang Qingcheng put away the spirit-communicating mirror, a look of anticipation on his face. "It should be soon, shouldn't it?" he murmured.

He then took out a yellow magic disk, on which a cyan lotus pattern was carved. He cast a spell into it, and Wang Qingshan's voice immediately sounded, "Qingcheng, has something happened?"

"No, Seventh Brother. The Nangong Immortal Clan is hosting a large-scale auction, featuring many valuable items like Golden Lotus Immortal Fruits, Grade 2 Dao Pills, Grade 3 Immortal Pills, and high-grade immortal artifacts. It's attracting many Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Senior Cao had Fellow Daoist Cao inform us that if we're interested, we can join Senior Cao and attend the auction in Tianfeng City."

"When is it?" Wang Qingshan asked.

"We gather in Yunlang City tomorrow."

"I understand. By the way, how is Ninth Uncle?" Wang Qingshan inquired about Wang Changsheng's condition.

"There's no news yet. If anything comes up, the clan will inform us immediately."

"That's good. I'll be in Yunlang City tomorrow. Please ask Haitang and the others as well," Wang Qingshan said.

"Alright, I'll notify them immediately," Wang Qingcheng agreed.

Early the next morning, Wang Qingshan, Wang Qingcheng, Ye Haitang, Wang Yingjie, Wang Qingling, Wang Qingxiao, Wang Qiulin, Liu Hongxue, and Sun Yuejiao arrived in Yunlang City. Cao Xingdian then led them to a secluded manor, where they met Cao Yuanxing.

Cao Yuanxing and Xuanling Celestial Venerable were seated in a cyan stone pavilion, engaged in conversation.

"Ancestor Yuanxing, Fellow Daoist Wang and the others have arrived," Cao Xingdian announced.

"Greetings, Senior Cao, Senior Xu," Wang Qingshan and the others said, bowing respectfully with solemn expressions.

"Young Friend Wang, where is your father?" Xuanling Celestial Venerable asked, looking towards Wang Qingcheng.

"My father is still in seclusion, recuperating."

Xuanling Celestial Venerable nodded without further comment.

"Alright, everyone's here. Let's go," Cao Yuanxing said.

They took a teleportation array to Tianfeng City. It was Wang Qingshan and the others' first time visiting the city, which was vastly larger than Yunlang City. Its streets were wide and clean, bustling with people, and buildings stretched like a dense forest, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

A large number of cultivators arrived in Tianfeng City, intending to participate in the auction. Among them were many True Immortal cultivators, who primarily came to broaden their horizons and expand their social circles.

"Feel free to explore on your own," Cao Yuanxing told Wang Qingshan and the others, granting them permission to move about freely.

Wang Qingshan and the others then dispersed to purchase cultivation resources.

At Tianfeng Garden in Tianfeng City, Nangong Yuwei and Nangong Yueshuo were seated in a cyan stone pavilion while Nangong Yunfeng reported to them.

Nangong Yueshuo had already advanced to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, but this news had not yet been publicly announced and was still being kept confidential.

"Many Grand Unity Golden Immortals have already arrived in Tianfeng City," Nangong Yunfeng reported. "Once the auction officially begins, we anticipate even more will come."

"Assign people to ensure these Grand Unity Golden Immortals are well entertained," Nangong Yuwei instructed. "We will need their assistance later."

"Yes, Ancestor Yuwei," Nangong Yunfeng acknowledged.

Nangong Yuwei suddenly recalled something and asked, "By the way, is there still no news about that item?"

"We've used the Immortal-seeking Plate, but we haven't been able to locate it," Nangong Yunfeng replied. "By the way, Elder Jinlin has advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, and he's also in Tianfeng City. Perhaps we could ask him to divine its whereabouts?"

"While he might be able to divine the whereabouts of other treasures, that particular item is beyond his capacity," Nangong Yuwei stated. "Forcibly attempting to divine it would only harm him. Increase our personnel and search for it secretly. It would be problematic if the news gets out; besides the False Immortals, many other forces would be interested in that item. The fewer people who know, the better."

"Yes, Ancestor Yuwei," Nangong Yunfeng acknowledged before withdrawing.

"Ancestor Yuwei, so many years have passed," Nangong Yueshuo mused, "could that treasure have fallen into the hands of a False Immortal?"

"Unlikely," Nangong Yuwei analyzed. "If the Chaos Beasts had truly obtained that treasure, they wouldn't be this quiet."

"True," Nangong Yueshuo agreed, a look of yearning on her face. "If only our Nangong family could obtain this treasure. With only one Dao technique, our foundation still feels a bit lacking."

"Foundations are built up slowly," Nangong Yuwei explained. "Our Nangong family only established a firm foothold on the Chaos Continent thanks to the Dao technique, 'Meteorite Fire Rain.' Now that you've advanced to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage, casting 'Meteorite Fire Rain' again will unleash even greater power. However, you must not casually attack Chaos Beasts at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, or their Grand Luo Golden Immortals will retaliate in kind."

"Our Nangong family is abundant with masters, and Yunxin has also advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage," Nangong Yueshuo said with a hint of regret. "This time, we should let him perform well. It's just a pity there's no source material for him to cultivate his Dao technique."

Nangong Yunxin was an outstanding member of the Nangong family and a key talent they were cultivating.

"Source materials are incredibly precious; acquiring one is not easy," Nangong Yuwei remarked. "However, given the scale of this large auction, there's a possibility that a source material might appear."

Some cultivators, due to their limited knowledge, might not recognize a source material even if they acquire one, and might then offer it for sale.