On the Magic Treasure Platform, two Puppets, one holding the Sword Shield Gold and the other the Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear, began to fight.
The Artifact Refiners observing the battle didn't care about combat skills or willpower. What they discussed in low voices was entirely about how to refine artifacts.
"The refining technique for the Sword Shield Gold is ingenious! The weight is just right."
"The material for that Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear seems very good. Good material is the foundation of a good Magic Treasure."
After thousands of activations, the Sword Shield Gold and the Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear were so hot they were on the verge of breaking.
Qian Duoduo said to Elder Miao, "Let's call it a draw."
Continuing the fight would be meaningless, regardless of win or loss, and would damage two Senior Dan Artifacts.
Having won the previous two rounds, calling a draw in this round was unrelated to winning or losing, and it also gave the other party Face.
"I had the same idea." Elder Miao quickly called off the Puppets.
Qian Duoduo retrieved the Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear, intending to examine it briefly before putting it away, but Zeng Zifang snatched it from him.
"Let me see."
She held it in her hand and looked at it, "This Magic Treasure is good, how much does it sell for?"
"One hundred thousand."
"Qian Duoduo, why are you so foolish? From today onwards, this Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear will sell for five hundred thousand gold coins. You are not allowed to sell it for a single coin less."
Seeing that Qian Duoduo didn't react, Zeng Zifang urged again, "Did you remember?"
Qian Duoduo quickly nodded, "I remembered."
"No, you young man lack resolve. I'll keep this Magic Treasure for you and bring it out at the Treasure Appraisal Conference."
Zeng Zifang confiscated the Cold Flame Pure Snow Spear, then turned and instructed Elder Miao and Qian Duoduo.
"You two discuss the Treasure Appraisal Conference; I'm leaving first."
...
Seven days later, early morning, Right Eyebrow Peak, Eyebrow Slope, Linghua Pear Garden.
Tens of thousands of Magic Treasures hung from thousands of Linghua Pear Trees.
Looking towards Right Eyebrow Peak from the other seven peaks of the Ba Ling Sect, it seemed as if a red sun was about to rise from there amidst myriad rays of light.
The Disciples, Protectors, and Elders from Nose Peak, Right Eyebrow Peak, and Treasure Hall were all present.
Under each Linghua Pear Tree, there was at least one person responsible for explaining the function and price of the Magic Treasure.
For this Treasure Appraisal Conference, in addition to Qian Duoduo's more than one thousand Magic Treasures, the Treasure Hall brought out over ten thousand Magic Treasures below the initial-level xuan weapon, almost emptying their coffers.
Whether it was a newly initiated Utility Disciple or a Protector or Grand Elder from various peaks, everyone could find a Magic Treasure they liked.
Qian Duoduo, accompanied by Guan Tusheng and Ming Huanhuan, stood at the entrance of the Linghua Pear Garden. After nine melodious chimes, he saw several streams of people beginning to surge towards Right Eyebrow Peak.
At the front of the peak, seven new passages had been added, but the entry test remained; Disciples without strength still had no way to enter.
Before long, thousands of Disciples arrived at the Linghua Pear Garden.
They were surprised to find that, in addition to tens of thousands of Magic Treasures, one hundred Martial Arts Stages had also been newly set up in the garden.
Could it be that one could appraise treasures while also watching battles?
Amidst whispers, more and more Disciples gathered in the garden.
Half an hour later, an astonishing tens of thousands of Disciples poured into the Linghua Pear Garden.
"The time has come. Please welcome the Old Ancestor!"
Teng Libin, who had been standing high up, resting with his eyes closed, shouted loudly.
As his voice fell, Ancestor Zeng, clad in golden robes, appeared in the sky above the Linghua Pear Garden.
Those in motion stopped their steps, those speaking closed their mouths, and the entire garden fell silent.
"This Treasure Appraisal Conference is the first of its kind for our Sect, and many Disciples are curious as to why we are holding this event. In the Immortal Cultivation World, Magic Treasures are extensions of a Cultivator's limbs and an expansion of a Cultivator's Spiritual Vein. A Magic Treasure that complements a Cultivator can greatly enhance their combat power."
"The Treasure Appraisal Conference is about bringing out all the Magic Treasures that can be brought out, creating an opportunity for you to meet the Magic Treasure most suitable for you. At the same time, it allows you to see stronger and better Magic Treasures; as long as you grow, they will be waiting for you ahead."
With just a few words, the atmosphere in the Linghua Pear Garden immediately heated up.