System Of Endless Cultivation

[You have invested 300 High-Level Energy Points into the evolution of the Qi Concealment Art.]

[You comprehended the Qi Concealment Art, and your mastery reached its peak. By understanding its essence, you pushed it beyond its limits, evolving the Profound Rank Skill, Qi Concealment Art, into the Spirit Rank Skill, Silent Flowing Qi Art.]

The moment Eryx invested the points to evolve the Qi Concealment Art, a vast amount of information surged into his mind from the System.

The Silent Flowing Qi Art was now a Spirit Rank Skill. According to the information, even warriors at the Spirit Origin Realm would be unable to see through a person's cultivation when this skill is used.

Eryx considered it for a moment and reasoned that Lin Jiaxu was likely much stronger, so he didn't stop. He continued investing points to further evolve the Silent Flowing Qi Art.

After pouring in another 1,000 High-Level Energy Points, the Silent Flowing Qi Art evolved into a Mystic Rank Skill called Shadow Veil Art. At the same time, he perfected his mastery of the Shadow Veil Art.

With this, not to mention Mystic Origin Realm warriors, even Saint Origin Realm warriors would be unable to detect a person's cultivation when the Shadow Veil Art is used.

No matter how powerful, Eryx believed Lin Jiaxu should not be a cultivator above Saint Origin Realm.

However, to be on the safe side, he still decided not to continue increasing his cultivation. Not to mention, he was not left with much energy points either.

By now, Eryx had already used 1550 Energy Points out of 2030 points. He now only had 480 Energy Points.

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[Eryx Xylaris]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Realm.]

[Physique: Elemental Spirit Body.]

[Bloodline: None.]

[Cultivation Technique: Flowing Vitality Breathing Technique.]

[Skills: Shadow Veil Art.]

[Energy: 480]

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The next day, Eryx woke up early. He quickly freshened up and prepared for the day, feeling eager to accompany Lin Ning'er to the city. Today marked his first journey outside the mountain, and the excitement of exploring this cultivation world stirred within him.

After getting ready, Eryx headed out toward the Medicinal Garden. The air was fresh, and a soft breeze rustled through the leaves as he walked. When he arrived, he saw Lin Ning'er already waiting for him.

"Ready for our trip to the city?" When Lin Ning'er saw him coming, she asked.

Eryx nodded and said, "Yes, I'm looking forward to it."

"Good! I'll finish refining some pills first, and then we'll head out."

Lin Ning'er had already gathered all the herbs she needed to refine a variety of pills. She led him to the pill refinement room. 

As she began refining the pills, Eryx watched closely. He was again fascinated by the process. He was eager to learn more, and Lin Ning'er was happy to explain each step to him. Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, the pills were ready.

During the process, more than twenty or so failed pills were produced as well. These pills ended up in Eryx's hand. However, he refrained from extracting energy from them just yet. Instead, he kept them inside his storage bag.

"Alright, I'm done. Let's go now!" Lin Ning'er said, packing up the pills they would auction in the city.

Eryx nodded and then followed her as they left the mountain.

A noteworthy point is that Lin Ning'er never noticed Eryx's true cultivation. To her, Eryx still appeared to be a Seventh Layer Qi Refinement Realm cultivator. This was entirely due to the Shadow Veil Art, which created an invisible barrier that concealed his real cultivation level.

As Lin Ning'er and Eryx descended the mountain, the path showered with lush greenery, and ancient trees on both sides came into view.

As they walked, Lin Ning'er chatted casually with Eryx, pointing out various landmarks and sharing stories about her experiences in cities.

Eryx listened attentively and absorbed everything he could. This was his first time leaving the Silver Moon Sect, and he was curious about everything.

"The city we are going to is called White Cloud City. It's a big city, bustling with powerful cultivators, merchants, and travelers. You'll find all kinds of people there. If you are lucky enough, you may even encounter people from different worlds." Lin Ning'er said.

Eryx's attention was completely attracted to her last sentence. He nodded, feeling even more excited, and asked, "What's it like? I mean, is it safe in the city?"

Lin Ning'er smiled. "It's safe enough, but as with any city, you have to be careful. Don't attract too much attention, especially when you are not powerful enough to protect yourself."

Eryx nodded in understanding and continued to listen to everything Lin Ning'er had to say.

The journey down the mountain was long but enjoyable. After twenty minutes, they reached the base, where the terrain flattened, and the road widened. To Eryx's surprise, a few horses with wings on their backs were eating warm grasses.

Lin Ning'er went ahead and brought two horses with her, saying, "These are Winged Horses. Although these are only ordinary horses, their speed is in no way less than that of Core Formation Realm warriors."

Eryx was surprised. Even though he was from the Devlin Family, due to his low status, he was not aware of many things. The information about the Winged Horses was one of those things.

Following that, the two of them mounted their horses and set off. After just an hour of travel, towering city walls came into view in the distance. These walls were massive and imposing, with a constant flow of people entering and exiting through the gates.

Lin Ning'er adjusted the pouch of pills at her waist and said: "We're almost there. Once we get inside, we'll head straight to the auction house."

Eryx nodded and followed her silently. His eyes widened as they approached the city. It is because the gates of this city were enormous, guarded by soldiers in armor. Merchants and travelers were lining up to enter. Some were with carts of goods while others were carrying large sacks over their shoulders.

This was the scene Eryx witnessed outside the city. According to Lin Ning'er, this city was far livelier inside.

As they passed through the gates, Lin Ning'er handed over a token to the guards, who nodded and let them in without trouble.

The instant they stepped inside the city, Eryx witnessed streets packed with people, stalls, and shops. He also noticed that the air here was buzzing with activity, and the smell of food, spices, and incense filled his senses.

"This is White Cloud City. Let's head straight to the auction house first. If we have time after that, I can show you around the city," Lin Ning'er said with a grin.

Lin Ning'er guided Eryx through the bustling streets of White Cloud City, making their way toward their destination.

After walking through several streets, they arrived at an imposing building that stood out even in the midst of the busy city. The building was enormous, made of white stone with golden patterns adorning its walls.

A large signboard above the entrance read, "White Gold Auction House".

This was their destination this time.

The entrance of White Gold Auction House was wide. Several cultivators and merchants were entering the auction house.

It seems an auction was about to be held here, and all these people came specially to participate in the auction.

Lin Ning'er stopped in front of the building and turned to Eryx, saying: "The White Gold Auction House is well-known for auctioning high-quality treasures, herbs, and even cultivation techniques. It's one of the best auction houses in this city, and the place we'll be selling the pills."

Eryx nodded silently; however, his eyes were filled with curiosity and excitement. He couldn't wait to see what kind of items were being auctioned here.

Unlike other people, they didn't line up. Lin Ning'er explained that people who are here to auction items can directly enter the auction house after explaining their purpose to any one of the attendants.

She led Eryx directly to a staff member standing at the entrance. Then she took out a small token and showed it to the staff member.

The staff member seemed to know Lin Ning'er. When she approached, he gave a respectful bow. When Lin Ning'er presented the small token, the staff took it and said, "Miss Lin, Manager Herman has been waiting for you for a while now. Please, come in."

Lin Ning'er nodded and followed the staff member with Eryx.

They were led inside the auction house, where the atmosphere changed drastically.

Eryx noticed that the interior of the auction house was luxurious, with polished floors and grand chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

They were led through the halls until they reached a private room. Once inside, a servant brought them tea and refreshments.

At the same time, the staff member politely asked Lin Ning'er to wait before leaving.

They didn't have to wait for long. Soon, a chubby middle-aged man entered the room.