Chapter 5 - chapter 5 Auction house storm

Lin Chen travels to Qingyun City for a major auction, aiming to acquire resources for the clan. The system's "Treasure Scan" identifies a "Nine-Turn Golden Pill" that can enhance cultivation aptitude. At the auction, Lin Chen outbids a spoiled young master, Li Hao, from the powerful Li sect, spending 50,000 spirit stones. Li Hao, humiliated, tries to ambush Lin Chen outside, but Lin Chen's Nascent Soul aura and a system-provided "Shadow Cloak" make him untouchable. Su Wan, who accompanied him, is awed by his strength. The system issues a task: "Protect the auction from a demonic sect attack. Reward: Mysterious Map, 2,000 FP." Lin Chen senses a larger conspiracy and prepares to face the threat.