Zhongtian City.

The city is filled with inspiration and bustling with people. There are many cultivators living together with ordinary people, and there is a touch of immortal charm in the mundane atmosphere.

When Mr. Chen walked into the city, he was greeted by the hustle and bustle of the city. He did not feel uncomfortable. Instead, he felt a little excited. A smile appeared on the corners of his mouth, and he walked around leisurely.

"A battle between the geniuses? Zhou Xian defeated Shi Shujing."

"Will the second Tianjiao fight break out in Zhongtian City when Zhou Xian is in the city?"

A mixed voice drifted out from the streets and taverns, and people were talking about Zhou Xian, the prodigy of Guangxiu Immortal Sect, who had defeated a powerful enemy a few days ago, passed through Zhongtian City, and stayed there.

This genius is full of vigor and is about to take a crucial step. Using the formidable enemy of the younger generation as a stepping stone, there will definitely be many subsequent struggles.

"I don't care about the fights between the younger generations."

Chen Sheng entered the world of mortals very freely and carefree, as if he didn't care about Zhou Xian. But if he really didn't care, why would he go there and be on guard in secret? He was just worried that there would be a dark hand like Taoist Chongzun who would not abide by martial ethics and attack the younger generation.

"Master, do you need a guide?"

Under the courtyard wall, a young man with clean clothes and a smart demeanor looked at Chen Sheng for two or three breaths, then trotted over.

His name is Tong Yi, a young man in Zhongtian City who aspires to become a cultivator, but has no way to do so, so he becomes a guide, leading the way for newly arrived immortal masters, earning rewards and taking a roundabout path of cultivation.

"How much is the fee?"

When Chen Sheng's mind moved, the entire Zhongtian City was covered and he could observe everything from above. However, walking in the mortal world, using too many magical powers would make the charm disappear.

So, he asked the price like an ordinary monk, looking like a well-managed man.

"One low-grade spirit stone half a day."

Tong Yi replied.

His eyes were sparkling with anticipation. A low-grade spirit stone was not much, but most of the cultivators were in poverty and had not opened a business for nearly ten days.

"Can."

Mr. Chen had no objection and nodded with a smile.

"Master, where are you going, or what are you interested in?"

Tong Yi was very happy. As a young man, he had never known the taste of sorrow and did not know how difficult it was for a low-level cultivator to embark on the path of cultivating immortals.

At this time, he was very happy because he had earned a low-grade spirit stone and had accumulated more resources for cultivation.

"I have nothing to do, so I went out for a walk. I don't have any big requests. If there is anything I am interested in, it would be spiritual herbs."

Chen Sheng was in Zhongtian City mainly to guard against Zhou Xian being ambushed by the Jindan Zhenren of other immortal sects and thus having his path cut off. As for the rest, he didn't have too many plans.

“I see…”

Tong Yi pondered for a moment and suggested, "Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce is holding an auction of considerable size. It is said that they opened a certain ancient relic and obtained many precious items."

This matter was widely spread in Zhongtian City. It was said that many monks with high status and strong cultivation were willing to participate.

"Then go and have a look."

Chen Sheng said calmly.

With his level of cultivation, the things he can value are extremely rare, but as he said just now, if he has nothing to do, he may as well go there.

"Master, I feel like you are a big shot."

On the way, Tong Yi saw that Mr. Chen was not indifferent and spoke out his true feelings.

"Why?"

Mr. Chen said calmly.

"I can't explain it clearly, but you have a special aura, very peaceful. When you talk about high-level auctions, you don't show any restraint, which is very normal. So I think you are an important person."

From the first moment he saw Chen Sheng, Tong Yi had an extremely strong idea, which was to get in touch with this immortal master.

That kind of aura is too special.

He looked for about ten customers every day. Over the years, he had seen tens of thousands of people, but none of them had the magnanimity of Mr. Chen.

It is unpretentious and plain, but upon closer inspection, one can't help but get closer.

"I am just an ordinary monk."

Mr. Chen smiled, without boasting anything, and was in a very calm mood.

Of course, the higher one's cultivation, the more one knows that the world is vast, respects nature, and is more cautious about speaking loudly for fear of shocking the world.

…

Xuhu Chamber of Commerce.

The first two characters are a person's name, and when placed in front of the Chamber of Commerce, they have special significance.

Xu Hu is the old man of the Xu family. He started out as a casual cultivator, but he managed such a large business and founded a family of immortal cultivators. His abilities are top-notch.

It's just that he is old and no longer in charge of the business, and it is now run by his descendants. However, the relationships are still there, so the business is going smoothly.

Mr. Chen paid a medium-grade spirit stone and entered the auction with Tong Yi.

Such an admission ticket was too expensive, which surprised Tong Yi. He knew there was a threshold, but he didn't expect it to be so high. Fortunately, the customer looked normal, which made him feel relieved.

In his subsequent work, he worked harder, hoping to make Chen's work worthwhile.

Because they came in a hurry, Chen Sheng did not reveal his identity, and the two were arranged in a hall, squeezed together with many wandering cultivators.

Compared with the distinguished guests in the private rooms, they came here to broaden their horizons and did not have much purchasing power.

"It is an honor for Xuhu Chamber of Commerce that you are here."

In the dark space, at the middle booth, there was a bright light. An old man was standing there with a sincere smile and a kind feeling in his words.

"This is the first auctioneer of Xuhu Chamber of Commerce. His real name is unknown, but he has the title of Golden Eyes and can identify real treasures. He is already semi-retired. His attendance this time also proves that the standard of this auction is extremely high."

Tong Yi explained on the side and conveyed the information he knew to Mr. Chen.

"I won't say any more nonsense. I think you are not interested in my old face."

The golden-eyed treasure appraiser did not say much. There were many prominent figures in the venue and his patience was limited, so it was better to get to the point as soon as possible.

He looked at the backstage, gestured slightly, and said, "The first item for auction is a fragment of a scripture. After identification, it is found to be some kind of secret method. If it is repaired, it will be extremely powerful."

After she finished speaking, a maid brought a jade tray and placed the torn scriptures on the display stand.

Under the bright light, the yellowed paper shows a stronger sense of vicissitudes of time, making people feel cautious for no reason.

"It is extremely difficult to complete the incomplete scriptures and secrets."

Chen Sheng shook his head. These words were full of auctioneer conversational tactics. Capable cultivators would look down on them, while low-level cultivators did not have the ability to do so.

"The starting price for the broken scripture is ten middle-grade spirit stones."

After the golden-eyed treasure appraiser warmed up the crowd, he started the process and allowed the monks to bid.

"I'll offer ten middle-grade spirit stones."

"Plus one."

…

"Seventeen middle-grade spirit stones."

There was silence in the private room. It was obvious that those monks of distinguished status would not lack such a broken secret technique.

In the hall where there were independent practitioners, there were several people bidding. They were all experienced practitioners and felt that they had broad knowledge and profound foundation, and could make up for their shortcomings and pick up a powerful secret method.

Finally, after several rounds of competition, the price was settled at a certain level and never moved again.

"Seventeen mid-grade spirit stones. Is there anyone who can offer a higher price?"

The golden-eyed treasure appraiser did not let the atmosphere become cold. Seeing that it was almost done, he made the final decision: "Then... congratulations to this fellow Taoist."

Afterwards, a dedicated person will contact the buyer to complete the transaction.

The golden-eyed treasure appraiser started the second round of auctioning diligently, saying, "The second item for auction is a folding screen with a formation inside. It can be placed in the study to block the prying eyes of the gods. The starting price is fifty middle-grade spirit stones."

Four strong men carried the jade screen and carefully placed it on the exhibition stand for people to observe and judge.

"Isolate divine thoughts? Things are accomplished through secrecy, this thing is good."

There were constant rustling sounds at the auction. The style of this jade screen was exquisite and luxurious, as well as practical, and it was immediately popular.

"Sixty middle-grade spirit stones."

"Seventy middle-grade spirit stones."

"Two hundred mid-grade spirit stones!"

This round of competition was unexpectedly fierce. The casual cultivators in the hall bid for a while, and finally the nobleman in the private room upstairs spoke up before he was won.

…

The ability of the Golden Eyed Treasure Appraiser was indeed high. Under his chairmanship, the auction proceeded in an orderly manner with a well-controlled rhythm. Every now and then, a fine piece would be brought out, stimulating the calm atmosphere.

"This customer is just here to kill time."

Tong Yi looked around and found that his customer, Mr. Chen, did not bid and showed no interest in any of the items.

He was very sure that this wealthy man was calm and composed at the huge auction and did not look restrained at all.

"The fifteenth item up for auction is a piece of exotic ore, which contains mysteries. The starting price is two hundred mid-grade spirit stones."

Next to the golden-eyed treasure appraiser, there was a piece of ore, the size of two fists, pitch black. Even when bright light shone on it, it did not sparkle at all. Compared with the other exhibits, it looked like a broken stone on the roadside, inconspicuous.

"This is not a mineral, but a spiritual herb of some kind of fungus. It is introverted and hard as iron. It is a second-level black stubborn grass."

A hint of interest rose in Chen Sheng's eyes. He saw that the origin of the strange mineral was some kind of second-level spiritual herb. Because of its inconspicuousness, it was difficult to find. Even alchemists would sometimes make mistakes if they were not focused.

"How dare you start the bidding on an ore of unknown origin at two hundred mid-grade spirit stones?"

"That's not what the resentful ones do."

“It should be a failure.”

Outsiders do not know how precious black grass is and are not optimistic about it. In fact, it is too inconspicuous. The terms used in the auction are also vague and it is obvious that it cannot be determined.

"Two hundred middle-grade spirit stones."

Listening to the chattering of the cultivators, Chen Sheng smiled and said nothing more, breaking the situation where no one was interested in the Black Stubborn Grass.

"Sir, why are you taking pictures of this piece of ore?"

Tong Yi was puzzled, but chose to remain silent. He believed that this customer would never do something without a purpose.

"fine……"

Someone was bidding, even if it was the reserve price, it made the golden-eyed treasure appraiser feel relieved. Even he was afraid that the item would be unsold.

Afterwards, the auction fell silent, and he reminded, "Is there a higher price..."

Having said that, he had no expectations. It was already a blessing that the exotic mineral was auctioned off.

"Two hundred and ten middle-grade spirit stones."

Suddenly, a cold voice was heard.

"It's in the private room upstairs. A distinguished person also has his eyes on this ore."

The cultivators were amazed and stared at the black grass, trying to see some details, but they were dazzled and saw that it was just a broken stone.

In the end, it can only be summed up as two gamblers who want to bet on a collection with a very small chance of winning.

"Two hundred and twenty medium-grade spirit stones."

Mr. Chen was also a little surprised, but there are many capable people in the world, so it is normal even if he saw through Hei Wancao's background.

"Three hundred middle-grade spirit stones."

In the private room, the nobleman was wealthy and perhaps annoyed by being followed, so he raised the price a lot, hoping to make Mr. Chen give up.

"Four hundred middle-grade spirit stones."

"Five hundred..."

"One thousand middle-grade spirit stones..."

"One thousand and one hundred middle-grade spirit stones."

Chen Sheng did not back down, but instead raised the price with the other party, resulting in the first mid-grade spirit stone item in the venue costing over a thousand.

This made everyone stunned. The monks in the private room above glanced sideways and looked at Chen Sheng.

It was already surprising for a casual cultivator to casually take out thousands of mid-grade spirit stones.

"Master, the owner of that private room is a legitimate son of the Tian family. Their family has an ancestor who is at the Foundation Establishment stage..."

Tong Yi left and came back again. He found out the owner of the private room was the eldest son of a wealthy family and was very impressive.

He was a little worried, but he didn't dare to persuade Chen Sheng to stop openly for fear of suffering losses, so he could only remind him secretly.

"It's okay, the highest bidder wins."

Mr. Chen had a keen insight into people’s hearts and human nature. He saw Tong Yi’s worry at a glance and smiled, acting very calmly.

Within the rules, he did nothing wrong, and outside the rules, he could re-make the rules, so there was no problem at all.

It was clearly an ordinary sentence, but when Tong Yi heard it, his heart suddenly became at peace.

Perhaps it was the calmness and appeal that made him unconsciously put his worries aside.

"Where did this mountain cultivator come from? He showed up to offend me. Is he doing it on purpose? Or is he an agent of Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce..."

In a private room, the face of a handsome young man was distorted and filled with anger. He never expected that there would be a casual cultivator competing with him.

Later, he began to suspect Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce, secretly raising the price and treating him as a fat sheep to be slaughtered.

"Mr. Tian, ​​how could we? Don't worry, we will let that casual cultivator withdraw."

After the old man retired, the head of Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce was replaced by Xu Bo. He did not want to offend this Master Tian, ​​who was the most beloved descendant of the Tian family's Foundation Establishment ancestor and had a very high status.

This time, he wanted to take advantage of Master Tian to contact the Tian family's Foundation Establishment Realm ancestor and open up channels for the Chamber of Commerce.

After this incident, it is naturally impossible and must be resolved.

"Boss, this is against the rules."

The golden-eyed treasure appraiser learned about it and stopped it. In recent years, the atmosphere of Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce has become worse.

Sometimes, he would hide away because he thought out of the blue, but he didn't expect that he would see it when he presided over the auction this time.

"Rules? A casual cultivator and a legitimate son of the Xu family, who is more important? Do I even need to think about it?"

What responded to him was the indifference of those in higher positions.

then……

"My fellow Taoist, the Tian family should not be offended. The Xuhu Chamber of Commerce will compensate you with one hundred mid-grade spirit stones. Please give up your rights."

A manager of the Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce came to see Mr. Chen and spoke politely, but when it came to blaming him, he still looked down on him.

The boss didn't come, so he wanted to send the person away with hundreds of medium-grade spirit stones.

"Guangxiu Xianzong's Zhou Xian Tianjiao encountered an unknown attack, but was repelled."

At the same time, a grand news came from outside the venue.

The genius Zhou Xian suppressed and killed the mysterious strong man with unparalleled grace. Once the incident happened, it spread in all directions immediately.

“Boring…”

Mr. Chen frowned.

His mood was ruined, and he walked away without looking back, without even looking at Xu Hu Chamber of Commerce.

(End of this chapter)