Cultivation Starts from Farming

"A jade box? Deliver it to Celestial Desolate Island and hand it to the Island Master?" Xu Ping's eyes instantly showed vigilance as he wondered to himself, is this person setting a trap for him?

But he didn't enter the room to bid for Geng Metal, and he did make a purchase for a second-stage Longevity Pill, so he shouldn't have been targeted!

"Yes, you just need to deliver it, don't ask anything!" The cultivator continued in a hoarse voice, with a tone that carried a hint of undeniable firmness.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's brows furrowed deeply, and he lowered his head in contemplation, continuously weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Is this trip very dangerous?

It shouldn't be very dangerous. With his Escape Technique and strength, even Fake Pill cultivators couldn't catch up to him.

And Golden Core cultivators would leave him alone unless they were looking for trouble for no reason.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Ping had made up his mind.

The cultivator sitting opposite remained silent and did not urge him, quietly waiting.

After the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Xu Ping raised his head and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist, may I first see the Soul-Searching Technique!"

"Of course!" The cultivator was secretly pleased, but his tone remained hoarse and indifferent. "Here is a part of the Soul-Searching Technique recorded for you to verify its authenticity."

With that said, he flicked his finger, and a jade slip fell into Xu Ping's hand.

Xu Ping held the jade slip in his hand, swept it with his Divine Sense, and the three characters "Soul-Searching Technique" suddenly appeared in his Sea of Consciousness.

He then began to carefully examine the 'Soul-Searching Technique'.

A quarter of an hour later.

Xu Ping's Divine Sense withdrew from the jade slip, nodding his head: "This 'Soul-Searching Technique' is indeed real!"

Although it was only a portion, he could confirm its authenticity.

"Since my things are genuine, would Fellow Daoist be willing to deliver this jade box to Celestial Desolate Island and hand it over to the Island Master?" the cultivator immediately inquired.

After a moment of silence, Xu Ping slowly opened his mouth and said, "I can!"

"In that case, Fellow Daoist should make an oath!" Though the cultivator was extremely excited inside, his tone was still calm.

"An oath?" Xu Ping furrowed his brow deeply, immediately refusing, "If I have to make an oath, then I will not deliver it, and this transaction can be called off."

He immediately stood up, ready to leave.

If it meant restricting him, he would rather give up this transaction and search slowly in the future.

"Please wait, Fellow Daoist!" the cultivator suddenly called out to Xu Ping, with a hint of urgency in his voice, "Since Fellow Daoist is unwilling to make an oath, I will not force you."

"Could we change the transaction method? You deliver the jade box to Celestial Desolate Island and have its Island Master give you the Soul-Searching Technique, as he also knows this kind of technique."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping gave the other a long look, but unfortunately, the figure and face were shrouded in black mist, only revealing a vague silhouette.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ping nodded, "This method, I accept."

Since the other party values the jade box so much, they must not be deceiving him.

"Good! Then I hope Fellow Daoist delivers as soon as possible!" The cultivator cupped his hands, shoved the jade box to Xu Ping, and without further delay, turned and left the room, then passed through the array passage, leaving the auction venue.

Seeing the other completely disappear from sight, Xu Ping turned his gaze back, then lowered his gaze to the jade box in his hand.

After carefully investigating the restriction on it, he couldn't help but be secretly startled.

The restriction on it was inscrutable to him despite his array knowledge.

"Could it be a third-stage restriction?"

"What kind of treasure is contained inside to be concealed by a third-stage restriction?"

"Surely it can't be Geng Metal... right?"

Xu Ping was startled by his sudden thought and quickly shook his head, "It shouldn't be, it shouldn't be...he wouldn't be that bold...would he?"

This is priceless Geng Metal, after all!

Would he give it to a stranger just like that?

Does he have such courage?

Xu Ping carefully recalled, noticing the other seemed to have entered a small room.

"Deception!?" His face quickly darkened.

If this jade box indeed contained Geng Metal, even he had to admire the other's nerve.

Xu Ping's expression was uncertain, but he eventually regained calm, "It's all just my speculation. I can't be sure what is truly inside this jade box!"

"For now, it's crucial to safely take this jade box out."

Xu Ping flipped his palm, and the jade box in his hand suddenly disappeared.

The probability of him safely taking this jade box out was still quite high, as Golden Core cultivators are searching worldwide for those who entered the small room and have no time to deal with him.

Fake Pill cultivators would surely behave the same way.

As for other Foundation Establishment cultivators causing him trouble, it was quite unlikely.

Otherwise, he would've tossed the jade box away long ago.

Moreover, with his current knowledge in arrays, although he couldn't break the restriction in a short time, concealing it for a period was feasible.

This way, he could have control and not fear being tracked.

...

After securing the jade box, Xu Ping walked out of the room.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, was the transaction successful?" Gong Yang stepped forward and inquired.

"It was successful." Xu Ping nodded.

"Good to hear it's successful. Let's go then." Gong Yang smiled, he came to the underground auction not to buy anything but mainly to accompany Xu Ping.

"Alright." Xu Ping nodded in response.

Then the two walked through the array passage and arrived outside.

...

Golden sunlight spilled onto the ground, sparkling with specks of light; a gentle breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

With a move of his Divine Sense, Gong Yang summoned a flying boat shimmering with spiritual light into the air.

"Let's go!"

Gong Yang beckoned with a word, his figure flashing onto the flying boat, followed closely by Xu Ping.