After the conclusion of the twenty-fifth livestream session, life continued at a steady pace for Lin Yu.
On one hand, he mobilized the connections of the Nine Heart Begonia and Jade Phosphor family, tasking them with tracking down the rare soul metal necessary for producing the Fixed Soul Cannon.
Meanwhile, Lin Yu himself focused mainly on stockpiling a large reserve of elixirs through his alchemical expertise. With the upcoming relocation of the three clans—Agility Clan, Breaking Clan, and Defense Clan—to Heaven Dou City, Lin Yu had decided against securing expensive city real estate for them.
It just wasn't worth it. Heaven Dou City, being the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, had land prices that rivaled the most expensive cities from Lin Yu's previous life. It was like trying to buy property in Beijing—unthinkably expensive.
Rather than settle the three clans in costly estates within the city, Lin Yu had a different plan: he would establish a sect outside of Heaven Dou City and integrate the clans' bases into this new establishment. This approach would save a fortune and provide room to grow.
This sect wouldn't just accommodate the Breaking Clan, Agility Clan, and Defense Clan; it could also offer space for other allies like the Strength Clan, Jade Phosphor family, and Nine Heart Begonia clan if they wished to move in.
However, Lin Yu's ambitions didn't stop there. He aimed to create a sect that could rival even the mighty Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a significant investment in both time and resources. Even with the financial backing of the wealthy Nine Heart Begonia clan and the construction expertise of the Defense Clan, it was a challenging endeavor.
So Lin Yu needed to find more funding, and for that, he turned to his best skill: alchemy.
With six months until the next livestream session, Lin Yu decided to devote this time to crafting high-quality elixirs using his Celestial Cauldron spirit. When the next session came, he planned to use the platform to announce the opening of a new market outside Heaven Dou City, dedicated to selling his elixirs.
He was confident this would cause a sensation across the entire Douluo Continent. The demand would be overwhelming, and all he'd need to do was sit back and watch the money roll in.
During this period, the three clans—Agility, Breaking, and Defense—finally completed their migration to Heaven Dou City. Lin Yu quickly met with Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He, presenting them with his plans for the new sect.
The three clan leaders readily agreed. They knew that the resources available within a large sect far surpassed what their clans could muster. And given Lin Yu's ability to produce potent elixirs—capable of fetching astronomical prices—they did not doubt his capacity to build such an organization.
With Lin Yu's guidance, representatives from the four clans and the Nine Heart Begonia family soon selected a suitable location outside of Heaven Dou City to construct the new market. While Lin Yu could have managed transactions from his current residence, he foresaw the need for a dedicated space. After all, once he announced his plans, the influx of buyers would likely overwhelm any smaller location.
Additionally, Lin Yu envisioned the future sect offering alchemical training to its disciples. Not every student would succeed in producing perfect elixirs, and the lesser-quality products still needed a market. Establishing a dedicated market space allowed them to sell such items and would eventually transform the area into a bustling trade hub. It was a solid investment.
However, in the midst of his alchemical endeavors, Lin Yu received a piece of surprising news from Dugu Yan that caught his attention.
The Heaven Dou Auction House had somehow acquired a batch of maids with Body Spirits, and they were preparing to auction them off.
"Yan Yan, is this true?" Lin Yu asked, pausing his work in the alchemy room. "The Heaven Dou Auction House got their hands on a group of Body Spirit maids and plans to auction them?"
Dugu Yan nodded, offering Lin Yu an invitation letter. "Yes, it's true. The auction house has sent invitations to many prominent figures and factions within the city. Here, take a look."
Lin Yu skimmed the letter, his expression turning intrigued. The Heaven Dou Auction House indeed claimed to have acquired a batch of Body Spirit maids. Although the exact number wasn't specified, using the term 'batch' implied that there were at least three or more.
Interesting, Lin Yu thought. In the original story, the auction only featured a single cat-eared maid. Now, they've managed to get a whole group. Could this be because the livestream exposed the potential of Body Spirits?
If they're aware of the potential, why wouldn't the auction house's backers keep these maids for themselves? he wondered. Maybe it's because their innate spirit power is low?
Regardless of the auction house's reasons, Lin Yu had made up his mind—he intended to win these Body Spirit maids. After all, he understood how to help Body Spirits evolve, and he had the means to assist these maids in unlocking their full potential. With his plans to establish a new sect, he could certainly use their talents.
"Three days from now, huh?" Lin Yu noted as he checked the date on the invitation. With a plan in mind, he turned to Dugu Yan.
"Yan Yan, I'm planning to attend the auction. Will you join me?"
Dugu Yan tossed her short purple hair, a confident smile gracing her face. "Of course, I'll come with you. My grandfather has no interest in such events, and I'm curious to see what types of Body Spirits these maids possess."
Three days later, the day of the auction arrived. Lin Yu and Dugu Yan set off for the Heaven Dou Auction House together.
Upon arrival, they were greeted by the sight of the massive, domed structure—a grand building that resembled a giant, inverted bowl. The building's pristine white exterior gleamed under the sunlight, and a large, hammer-shaped sign loomed at its peak.
Without delay, Lin Yu and Dugu Yan stepped through the grand entrance, ready to see what the auction held in store.