dì èr tiān yī zǎo ， zhěng gè fēng dǐng rén tóu cuán dòng ， duì yú líng yún mén lái shuō ， jīn tiān shì jiě sàn ， biàn mài jiā dàng de dǎo méi rì zi ， dàn duì yú qí tā shì bù guān jǐ gāo gāo guà qǐ de xiū zhēn zhě ér yán ， zhè yī tiān què yǐ qī pàn le hǎo jiǔ 。
第二天一早，整个峰顶人头攒动，对于凌云门来说，今天是解散，变卖家当的倒霉日子，但对于其他事不关己高高挂起的修真者而言，这一天却已期盼了好久。
The next morning, the entire peak was bustling with people. For Lingyun Sect, today marked a day of disbandment and selling off their assets—a misfortune for them but an eagerly anticipated event for other cultivators who had nothing to do with it.
gè dà zōng mén ， xiū xiān jiā zú zàn qiě bù shuō ， biàn shì sàn xiū ， yě qī dài zhe jiǎn lòu néng táo dào bù cuò de bǎo wù ， lín xuān qǐ dé hěn zǎo ， kě lái dào guǎng chǎng de shí hòu ， fā xiàn lǐ miàn yǐ jīng jǐ mǎn le xiū zhēn zhě 。
各大宗门，修仙家族暂且不说，便是散修，也期待着捡漏能淘到不错的宝物，林轩起得很早，可来到广场的时候，发现里面已经挤满了修真者。
Major sects and cultivation families aside, even independent cultivators looked forward to picking up some good treasures. Lin Xuan got up early, only to find the square already packed with cultivators when he arrived.
zài rù kǒu chù ， měi rén yòu fēn de le yí gè yù tǒng jiǎn ， jiāng shén shí zhù rù ， jiù kě yǐ kàn dào jīn tiān huó dòng de xiáng xì ān pái 。
在入口处，每人又分得了一个玉筒简，将神识注入，就可以看到今天活动的详细安排。
At the entrance, each person received a jade cylinder. By inserting their divine sense into it, they could see the detailed arrangements for today’s event.
zhěng gè bǎo wù jiāo yì huì fēn wéi liǎng bù fèn ， pāi mài yǔ zì yóu tiāo xuǎn ， xiān jiǎng pāi mài ， jì rán shì ràng cān yù de xiū zhēn zhě jìng jià ， suǒ mǎi de dōng xī zì rán yě jiù bǐ jiào gāo jí ， qí zhōng bāo hán le líng qì ， zhì qì cái liào ， hái yǒu shòu luǎn 。
整个宝物交易会分为两部分，拍卖与自由挑选，先讲拍卖，既然是让参与的修真者竞价，所买的东西自然也就比较高级，其中包含了灵器，制器材料，还有兽卵。
The treasure exchange was divided into two parts: auctions and free selection. First, there were the auctions. Since this involved bidding among participants, the items would naturally be of higher quality—ranging from spiritual artifacts to crafting materials and even beast eggs.
líng qì yǔ zhì qì cái liào dà jiā dōu qīng chǔ ， zhè shòu luǎn jiù shì yāo shòu chǎn xià de shàng wèi fū huà de hòu dài 。
灵器与制器材料大家都清楚，这兽卵就是妖兽产下的尚未孵化的后代。
Everyone knew that beasts could absorb天地灵气 (heavenly essence) like cultivators, possessing great powers. Although fierce, these beasts could be tamed, and once they recognized a master, they never betrayed them. Many cultivation sects were accustomed to keeping such beasts as guardians for their mountains.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， yāo shòu yǔ xiū zhēn zhě yī yàng kě yǐ xī nà tiān dì líng qì ， jù yǒu mò dà shén tōng ， bù guò yāo shòu suī rán xiōng měng ， què kě yǐ xùn fú ， ér qiě yí dàn rèn zhǔ ， yǒng bù bèi pàn ， hěn duō xiū zhēn mén pài ， dōu xí guàn xùn yǎng yāo shòu ， zuò wèi kān mén hù shān zhī yòng 。
众所周知，妖兽与修真者一样可以吸纳天地灵气，具有莫大神通，不过妖兽虽然凶猛，却可以驯服，而且一旦认主，永不背叛，很多修真门派，都习惯驯养妖兽，做为看门护山之用。
These beast eggs came from the spiritual beasts that Lingyun Sect had been raising. Since they hadn’t hatched yet and weren’t bound by any master, buying them was very cost-effective.
zhè xiē shòu luǎn jiù shì líng yún mén xùn yǎng de líng shòu suǒ chǎn ， yóu yú shàng wèi fū huà ， hái méi yǒu rèn zhǔ ， suǒ yǐ mǎi huí qù fēi cháng huá suàn 。
这些兽卵就是凌云门驯养的灵兽所产，由于尚未孵化，还没有认主，所以买回去非常划算。
From this, it became clear that the auctioned items were the true treasures of Lingyun Sect. However, ordinary independent cultivators couldn’t expect much; these items would likely be divided among Drifting Cloud Valley, Fire Spirit Sect, Dao Talisman Mountain, and other sects. Even cultivation families could only hope to get a few lower-grade spiritual artifacts or worthless beast eggs.
yóu cǐ kě jiàn ， pāi mài de dōng xī cái shì líng yún mén zhēn zhèng de bǎo bèi ， bù guò zhè xiē pǔ tōng sàn xiū jiù bù yòng xiǎng le ， kěn dìng shì bèi piāo yún gǔ ， huǒ líng mén ， dào fú shān ， tiān xīng zōng děng jǐ gè mén pài guā fēn ， jiù suàn shì gè xiū zhēn jiā zú ， yě zuì duō jiǎn lòu hē yì diǎn tāng ， mǎi xià jǐ jiàn gè pài kàn bù shàng de xià pǐn líng qì ， huò zhě lā jī shòu luǎn 。
由此可见，拍卖的东西才是凌云门真正的宝贝，不过这些普通散修就不用想了，肯定是被飘云谷，火灵门，道符山，天星宗等几个门派瓜分，就算是各修真家族，也最多捡漏喝一点汤，买下几件各派看不上的下品灵器，或者垃圾兽卵。
The second part of the exchange was free selection, similar to how independent cultivators had set up stalls in previous days. Lingyun Sect had categorized their items for sale, allowing everyone to sift through them.
jiāo yì huì de dì èr gè bù fèn ， jiù shì zì yóu tiāo xuǎn ， suǒ wèi zì yóu tiāo xuǎn ， yǒu diǎn lèi sì yú qián jǐ tiān sàn xiū de bǎi tān ， zhǐ bù guò shì líng yún mén jiàng tā men yào chū shòu biàn mài de dōng xī fēn mén bié lèi ， rán hòu ràng dà jiā shāi xuǎn 。
交易会的第二个部分，就是自由挑选，所谓自由挑选，有点类似于前几天散修的摆摊，只不过是凌云门将他们要出售变卖的东西分门别类，然后让大家筛选。
While the best treasures were already auctioned off, Lingyun Sect’s thousand-year accumulation meant that various low-grade and even Foundation Establishment stage items could still be found. The main buyers would be cultivation families and wealthy independent cultivators.
suī rán zuì hǎo de bǎo wù ， yǐ jīng ná qù pāi mài le ， dàn líng yún mén qiān nián de jī lěi ， shēn jiā hái shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， gè zhǒng dī jiē shèn zhì shì zhù jī qī xiū shì kě néng yòng dào de dōng xī ， dōu yǒu kě néng chū xiàn 。
虽然最好的宝物，已经拿去拍卖了，但凌云门千年的积累，身家还是非同小可，各种低阶甚至是筑基期修士可能用到的东西，都有可能出现。
The jade cylinder provided a clear description of what was for sale, listing all the items in detail, which pleased Lin Xuan as it saved him from much trouble.
zhè xiē gè mén pài yòu bù gǎn xìng qù le ， zhǔ yào de mǎi zhǔ shì xiū zhēn jiā zú hé yī xiē sàn xiū zhōng de fù yǒu zhě 。
这些各门派又不感兴趣了，主要的买主是修真家族和一些散修中的富有者。
Lin Xuan skipped over other sections and directly headed to the功法类 (cultivation technique) section. There were numerous low-grade cultivation techniques—more than ten in total. This piqued his interest again; although Drifting Cloud Valley had taught basic cultivation techniques, he was given only a common one as an unimportant disciple.
yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ jiè shào dé hěn qīng chǔ ， shèn zhì lián yào mài de wù pǐn yě xiáng xì de luó liè le chū lái ， zhè ràng lín xuān xīn zhōng yī xǐ ， shěng le zì jǐ hěn duō shì 。
玉筒简里介绍得很清楚，甚至连要卖的物品也详细的罗列了出来，这让林轩心中一喜，省了自己很多事。
Only a few elite disciples were allowed to learn truly excellent low-grade techniques.
qí tā de xiān lüè guò bù tí ， lín xuān zhí jiē zhǎo dào le gōng fǎ lèi ， dī jiē gōng fǎ dǎo shì yīng yǒu jìn yǒu ， jū rán yǒu shí jǐ zhǒng zhī duō ， lín xuān xīn sī yòu huó fàn qǐ lái le ， suī rán piāo yún gǔ lǐ chuán shòu le dī jiē gōng fǎ ， dàn duì yú zì jǐ zhè yàng de bù shòu zhòng shì de dì zǐ ， dōu shì suí biàn gěi le yī zhǒng zuì pǔ tōng de liǎo shì 。
其他的先略过不提，林轩直接找到了功法类，低阶功法倒是应有尽有，居然有十几种之多，林轩心思又活泛起来了，虽然飘云谷里传授了低阶功法，但对于自己这样的不受重视的弟子，都是随便给了一种最普通的了事。
This explained why, despite having abundant spirit medicines and working hard, he hadn’t broken through the fifth layer yet.
zhēn zhèng hǎo de dī jiē gōng fǎ ， zhǐ yǒu shǎo shù yōu xiù de jīng yīng dì zǐ cái huò zhǔn chuán shòu 。
真正好的低阶功法，只有少数优秀的精英弟子才获准传授。
While Lingyun Sect couldn’t match Drifting Cloud Valley in terms of high-ranking cultivators or mid-grade cultivation techniques, they were on equal footing when it came to low-grade techniques. So, why not buy a refined low-grade technique? It would make his cultivation smoother and faster.
zhè yě shì wèi shén me zì jǐ yǒu dà liàng líng yào fǔ zhù ， yòu xiū liàn kè kǔ hái hái chí chí tū bù pò dì wǔ céng de yuán yīn 。
这也是为什么自己有大量灵药辅助，又修炼刻苦还还迟迟突不破第五层的原因。
What particularly excited Lin Xuan was that due to the limited space and too many participants, the stalls had become somewhat cramped. To sell items at better prices, Lingyun Sect decided to hold two rounds of free selection—one in the morning for cheaper items and one in the afternoon for more expensive ones.
suī rán líng yún mén bǐ bù shàng piāo yún gǔ ， dàn nà shì zhǐ gāo jí xiū shì de shù liàng ， yǐ jí zhōng jí gōng fǎ de zhì liàng ， guāng jiù dī jiē gōng fǎ lái shuō ， shuāng fāng qí shí bù xiāng bó zhòng 。
虽然凌云门比不上飘云谷，但那是指高级修士的数量，以及中级功法的质量，光就低阶功法来说，双方其实不相伯仲。
Low-grade techniques were part of the morning’s transactions, while mid-grade techniques would be sold in the afternoon. This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about rushing around; he could take his time selecting.
nà me zì jǐ hé bù mǎi xià yī běn jīng miào de dī jiē gōng fǎ ， nà yàng zì jǐ xiū xíng yě jiù kě yǐ gèng shùn chàng ， sù dù yě gèng kuài le 。
那么自己何不买下一本精妙的低阶功法，那样自己修行也就可以更顺畅，速度也更快了。
After understanding the situation described in the jade cylinder, Lin Xuan headed straight for where low-grade cultivation techniques were being sold. He needed to act quickly; he didn’t want someone else to beat him to it. He wanted to acquire Lingyun Sect’s best low-grade technique and had no interest in ordinary ones.
yóu qí ràng lín xuān xīn dòng de shì ， yóu yú guǎng chǎng miàn jī bù zú ， cān jiā de xiū shì yòu tài duō ， ràng tān wèi biàn dé yǒu xiē zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu le qǐ lái ， wèi le jiāng dōng xī mài chū gèng hǎo de jià qián ， líng yún mén jué dìng ， zì yóu tiāo xuǎn jiāng jǔ xíng liǎng chǎng ， shàng wǔ xiān mǎi bǐ jiào pián yi de ， xià wǔ zài mǎi guì yī xiē de 。
尤其让林轩心动的是，由于广场面积不足，参加的修士又太多，让摊位变得有些捉襟见肘了起来，为了将东西卖出更好的价钱，凌云门决定，自由挑选将举行两场，上午先买比较便宜的，下午再买贵一些的。
He soon found a relatively secluded corner. The reason was simple: low-grade techniques were only suitable for Flexible Spirit Period disciples, and most cultivation families looked down on them. Independent cultivators might be interested but were too poor; even if they could afford the spirit pills, they wouldn’t spend it.
ér dī jiē gōng fǎ shǔ yú shàng wǔ jiāo yì de wù pǐn ， zhōng jiē gōng fǎ jiāo yì de shí jiān zé dìng zài xià wǔ ， zhè yàng zì jǐ jiù bù yòng dān xīn gù cǐ shī bǐ ， kě yǐ màn màn tiāo xuǎn 。
而低阶功法属于上午交易的物品，中阶功法交易的时间则定在下午，这样自己就不用担心顾此失彼，可以慢慢挑选。
Thus, these items were hard to sell, and the stall owner was a common low-grade disciple.
jiāng yù tǒng jiǎn lǐ miáo shù de qíng kuàng nòng qīng chǔ yǐ hòu ， lín xuān jiù zhí jiē xiàng zhe mǎi dī jiē gōng fǎ de dì fāng qù le ， jì rán yào mǎi jiù yào dòng zuò xùn sù yì diǎn ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng bèi bié rén jié zú xiān dēng ， tā xiǎng shōu gòu líng yún mén zuì hǎo de dī jiē gōng fǎ ， qí tā pǔ tōng de kě méi yǒu xìng qù 。
将玉筒简里描述的情况弄清楚以后，林轩就直接向着买低阶功法的地方去了，既然要买就要动作迅速一点，林轩可不想被别人捷足先登，他想收购凌云门最好的低阶功法，其他普通的可没有兴趣。
Few people inquired about the techniques. Lin Xuan glanced around and saw that there were over ten jade cylinders on the table, with a young man of twenty-something sitting behind them.
hěn kuài jiù zhǎo dào le ， zhè shì yí gè bǐ jiào piān pì de jiǎo luò ， yuán yīn wú tā ， dī jiē gōng fǎ ， jǐn shì hé líng dòng qī dì zǐ ， gè mén pài xiān bù shuō ， biàn shì xiū zhēn jiā zú yě duō bàn kàn bù qǐ ， sàn xiū suī rán yǒu xìng qù ， kě qióng a ， jiù suàn shǒu zhōng miǎn qiǎng yǒu zú gòu de dān yào ， yě shě bù dé 。
很快就找到了，这是一个比较偏僻的角落，原因无他，低阶功法，仅适合灵动期弟子，各门派先不说，便是修真家族也多半看不起，散修虽然有兴趣，可穷啊，就算手中勉强有足够的丹药，也舍不得。
《浑天术》 (Heavenly Sphere Technique), 《紫阳劲》 (Purple Yang Strength), 《柔木功》 (Flexible Wood Technique)…
suǒ yǐ ， zhè shǔ yú bù hǎo mǎi de yī zhǒng dōng xī ， fù zé bǎi tān de yě shì yī míng pǔ tōng de dī jiē dì zǐ 。
所以，这属于不好买的一种东西，负责摆摊的也是一名普通的低阶弟子。
Each jade cylinder had a label in front, clearly stating the name of the cultivation technique. Lin Xuan read through them until he saw the words 《凌云诀》 (Lingyun Method).
wèn jīn de rén liáo liáo wú jǐ ， lín xuān kàn le kàn ， tān wèi shàng gòng bǎi zhe shí jǐ gè yù tǒng jiǎn ， yí gè èr shí duō suì de qīng nián zuò zài hòu miàn 。
问津的人寥寥无几，林轩看了看，摊位上共摆着十几个玉筒简，一个二十多岁的青年坐在后面。
It was purely coincidental that when he heard a senior Foundation Establishment cultivator give lectures at Eagle Nest Pavilion, this same expert praised various sects’ foundational techniques. He mentioned that among the seven or eight major sects in Yanzhou Region, Lingyun Sect’s strength and number of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were unsurpassed, with even their master, Cloud Crane True Man, being a Condensation Core Stage expert.
《 hún tiān shù 》，《 zǐ yáng jìn 》，《 róu mù gōng 》……
《浑天术》，《紫阳劲》，《柔木功》……
However, for low-grade disciples, Lingyun Sect was not inferior to its own sect. Especially the best foundational technique 《凌云诀》 (Lingyun Method) and the top low-grade technique of his own sect, 《飞云劲》 (Flying Cloud Strength), each had their strengths, being equally excellent.
měi gè yù tǒng jiǎn de qián miàn ， dōu yǒu yí gè biāo qiān ， xiě qīng chǔ le gōng fǎ de míng chēng ， lín xuān āi zhe yí gè gè de wǎng xià kàn ， zhōng yú 《 líng yún jué 》 sān gè zì yìng rù le yǎn lián 。
每个玉筒简的前面，都有一个标签，写清楚了功法的名称，林轩挨着一个个的往下看，终于《凌云诀》三个字映入了眼帘。
At that time, Lin Xuan didn’t pay much attention to it but remembered it. The senior Foundation Establishment cultivator spoke highly of 《凌云诀》, so he naturally wanted to acquire this technique.
shuō lái yě shì còu qiǎo ， yǐ qián zài zhì yīng gé tīng jiào xí jiǎng kè de shí hòu ， céng yǒu yī wèi xué shí yuān bó de zhù jī qī gāo shǒu diǎn píng gè mén pài jī chǔ gōng fǎ ， tí dào yǎn zhōu dì jiè de qī bā gè zōng pài zhī zhōng ， shí lì dāng rán yǐ běn mén zuì qiáng ， zhù jī qī xiū shì zuì duō ， hái yǒu zhǎng mén yún hè zhēn rén zhè yàng de níng dān qī gāo shǒu 。
说来也是凑巧，以前在稚鹰阁听教席讲课的时候，曾有一位学识渊博的筑基期高手点评各门派基础功法，提到兖州地界的七八个宗派之中，实力当然以本门最强，筑基期修士最多，还有掌门云鹤真人这样的凝丹期高手。
He picked up the jade cylinder with the words 《凌云诀》 and inserted his divine sense into it, glancing around casually before asking, "How much?"
dàn jiù dī jiē dì zǐ ér yán ，* hòu de líng yún mén qí shí bìng bù bǐ běn pài xùn sè ， yóu qí shì tā men zuì hǎo de jī chǔ gōng fǎ 《 líng yún jué 》， hé běn mén dī jiē gōng fǎ zhōng pái dì yī de 《 fēi yún jìn 》 gè yǒu suǒ cháng ， nán fēn bó zhòng ， dōu shì shàng hǎo de dǎ gēn jī de gōng fǎ 。
但就低阶弟子而言，*后的凌云门其实并不比本派逊色，尤其是他们最好的基础功法《凌云诀》，和本门低阶功法中排第一的《飞云劲》各有所长，难分伯仲，都是上好的打根基的功法。
"Thirty lower-grade Essence Cleansing Pills," the disciple didn’t even look up.
zhè fān huà dāng shí lín xuān méi zài yì ， bù guò yì zhí jì de ， nà wèi zhù jī qī xiū shì de yán yǔ duì 《 líng yún jué 》 pǒ duō tuī chóng ， suǒ yǐ tā zì rán xiǎng yào shōu gòu zhè běn gōng fǎ le 。
这番话当时林轩没在意，不过一直记得，那位筑基期修士的言语对《凌云诀》颇多推崇，所以他自然想要收购这本功法了。
"Hmm." Lin Xuan didn’t say anything. He took out three jade bottles from his pocket and placed them on the stall. After the other party counted the spirit pills, he turned and left.
ná qǐ biāo yǒu líng yún jué sān gè zì de yù tǒng jiǎn ， jiāng shén shí zhù rù jìn qù ， chū lüè de liú lǎn le yī xià ， lín xuān tái qǐ tóu ， suí yì de dào ：“ duō shǎo qián ？”
拿起标有凌云诀三个字的玉筒简，将神识注入进去，初略的浏览了一下，林轩抬起头，随意的道：“多少钱？”
The entire process took less than five minutes. Then, he continued strolling around the market as if nothing had happened. Compared to independent cultivators’ stalls, this place was much busier; there were more valuable treasures, and cultivation families were richer. They had prepared enough spirit pills in advance for this exchange, starting their purchases.
“ sān shí lì xià pǐn xǐ suǐ dān 。” nà dì zǐ tóu yě méi yǒu tái 。
“三十粒下品洗髓丹。”那弟子头也没有抬。
Lin Xuan didn’t make any further moves. After a short while of wandering, he returned to the inn. Acquiring 《凌云诀》was an impromptu decision; his main goal was still to buy mid-grade cultivation techniques that included spiritual control. He would rest and prepare for the afternoon. As long as nothing went wrong in the afternoon, this trip would be a success.
The next morning, the entire peak was bustling with people. For Lingyun Sect, today marked a day of disbandment and selling off their assets—a misfortune for them but an eagerly anticipated event for other cultivators who had nothing to do with it.
Major sects and cultivation families aside, even independent cultivators looked forward to picking up some good treasures. Lin Xuan got up early, only to find the square already packed with cultivators when he arrived.
At the entrance, each person received a jade cylinder. By inserting their divine sense into it, they could see the detailed arrangements for today’s event.
The treasure exchange was divided into two parts: auctions and free selection. First, there were the auctions. Since this involved bidding among participants, the items would naturally be of higher quality—ranging from spiritual artifacts to crafting materials and even beast eggs.
Everyone knew that beasts could absorb天地灵气 (heavenly essence) like cultivators, possessing great powers. Although fierce, these beasts could be tamed, and once they recognized a master, they never betrayed them. Many cultivation sects were accustomed to keeping such beasts as guardians for their mountains.
These beast eggs came from the spiritual beasts that Lingyun Sect had been raising. Since they hadn’t hatched yet and weren’t bound by any master, buying them was very cost-effective.
From this, it became clear that the auctioned items were the true treasures of Lingyun Sect. However, ordinary independent cultivators couldn’t expect much; these items would likely be divided among Drifting Cloud Valley, Fire Spirit Sect, Dao Talisman Mountain, and other sects. Even cultivation families could only hope to get a few lower-grade spiritual artifacts or worthless beast eggs.
The second part of the exchange was free selection, similar to how independent cultivators had set up stalls in previous days. Lingyun Sect had categorized their items for sale, allowing everyone to sift through them.
While the best treasures were already auctioned off, Lingyun Sect’s thousand-year accumulation meant that various low-grade and even Foundation Establishment stage items could still be found. The main buyers would be cultivation families and wealthy independent cultivators.
The jade cylinder provided a clear description of what was for sale, listing all the items in detail, which pleased Lin Xuan as it saved him from much trouble.
Lin Xuan skipped over other sections and directly headed to the功法类 (cultivation technique) section. There were numerous low-grade cultivation techniques—more than ten in total. This piqued his interest again; although Drifting Cloud Valley had taught basic cultivation techniques, he was given only a common one as an unimportant disciple.
Only a few elite disciples were allowed to learn truly excellent low-grade techniques.
This explained why, despite having abundant spirit medicines and working hard, he hadn’t broken through the fifth layer yet.
While Lingyun Sect couldn’t match Drifting Cloud Valley in terms of high-ranking cultivators or mid-grade cultivation techniques, they were on equal footing when it came to low-grade techniques. So, why not buy a refined low-grade technique? It would make his cultivation smoother and faster.
What particularly excited Lin Xuan was that due to the limited space and too many participants, the stalls had become somewhat cramped. To sell items at better prices, Lingyun Sect decided to hold two rounds of free selection—one in the morning for cheaper items and one in the afternoon for more expensive ones.
Low-grade techniques were part of the morning’s transactions, while mid-grade techniques would be sold in the afternoon. This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about rushing around; he could take his time selecting.
After understanding the situation described in the jade cylinder, Lin Xuan headed straight for where low-grade cultivation techniques were being sold. He needed to act quickly; he didn’t want someone else to beat him to it. He wanted to acquire Lingyun Sect’s best low-grade technique and had no interest in ordinary ones.
He soon found a relatively secluded corner. The reason was simple: low-grade techniques were only suitable for Flexible Spirit Period disciples, and most cultivation families looked down on them. Independent cultivators might be interested but were too poor; even if they could afford the spirit pills, they wouldn’t spend it.
Thus, these items were hard to sell, and the stall owner was a common low-grade disciple.
Few people inquired about the techniques. Lin Xuan glanced around and saw that there were over ten jade cylinders on the table, with a young man of twenty-something sitting behind them.
《浑天术》 (Heavenly Sphere Technique), 《紫阳劲》 (Purple Yang Strength), 《柔木功》 (Flexible Wood Technique)…
Each jade cylinder had a label in front, clearly stating the name of the cultivation technique. Lin Xuan read through them until he saw the words 《凌云诀》 (Lingyun Method).
It was purely coincidental that when he heard a senior Foundation Establishment cultivator give lectures at Eagle Nest Pavilion, this same expert praised various sects’ foundational techniques. He mentioned that among the seven or eight major sects in Yanzhou Region, Lingyun Sect’s strength and number of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were unsurpassed, with even their master, Cloud Crane True Man, being a Condensation Core Stage expert.
However, for low-grade disciples, Lingyun Sect was not inferior to its own sect. Especially the best foundational technique 《凌云诀》 (Lingyun Method) and the top low-grade technique of his own sect, 《飞云劲》 (Flying Cloud Strength), each had their strengths, being equally excellent.
At that time, Lin Xuan didn’t pay much attention to it but remembered it. The senior Foundation Establishment cultivator spoke highly of 《凌云诀》, so he naturally wanted to acquire this technique.
He picked up the jade cylinder with the words 《凌云诀》 and inserted his divine sense into it, glancing around casually before asking, "How much?"
"Thirty lower-grade Essence Cleansing Pills," the disciple didn’t even look up.
"Hmm." Lin Xuan didn’t say anything. He took out three jade bottles from his pocket and placed them on the stall. After the other party counted the spirit pills, he turned and left.
The entire process took less than five minutes. Then, he continued strolling around the market as if nothing had happened. Compared to independent cultivators’ stalls, this place was much busier; there were more valuable treasures, and cultivation families were richer. They had prepared enough spirit pills in advance for this exchange, starting their purchases.
Lin Xuan didn’t make any further moves. After a short while of wandering, he returned to the inn. Acquiring 《凌云诀》was an impromptu decision; his main goal was still to buy mid-grade cultivation techniques that included spiritual control. He would rest and prepare for the afternoon. As long as nothing went wrong in the afternoon, this trip would be a success.