Chapter 13013 How come the brave young man is also aloof...
This pressure seemed to come from the sky, as if carrying the weight of thunder, and it brought silence to the place. It also made the whip in the hand of the man in white clothes fall to the ground, and the whole man trembled like he had epilepsy.
The man with a tied-up hair was not in a much better situation. He couldn't hold the small change in his hand, and it slipped into his sleeve.
Lu Qingqing was secretly shocked.
This person's cultivation level is quite high, at least comparable to that of the master at the Fuyue Town Inn.
With such a person in charge, the two people at the next table actually dared to cause trouble. They were really too bold.
After a moment, an old man slowly walked onto the stage.
He was not tall, his hair and beard were gray, and he was very thin. His dark purple robe was loose on him, but it did not make him look sloppy. Instead, he looked very energetic.
His face was covered with wrinkles and wrinkles, full of traces of time, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle and as bright as torches.
Judging from his physiognomy, the old man had only achieved the Golden Core stage at a very old age. Late bloomers were known for their steadfast character, ruthless to themselves and even more ruthless to others.
"You are here to buy treasures, not to exchange martial arts." The old man stroked his beard and smiled. "I hope you will all practice peace here."
His voice was low, like a hammer hitting the heart. His smile was gentle, yet contained a warning.
The next moment, the pressure was removed and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had been saved from the hands of the King of Hell.
The two ruffian-looking men in white clothes didn't dare to act arrogantly anymore and sat back in their chairs in shame.
The goose bumps all over Lu Qingqing's body gradually disappeared.
She turned to the left and saw that the young man wearing the ghost mask was still as calm and composed as before, as if what had just happened had nothing to do with him.
I want to thank this kind person, but it is not convenient to talk to him.
Just as she was struggling with the dilemma, the brave young man suddenly turned around as if sensing her thoughts.
Lu Qingqing bowed slightly.
The other person's eyes were deep and calm, and he looked away after a moment.
...Okay, another aloof young man.
Perhaps this is what the masters in the world of books are like.
"Everyone."
The old man's voice drew Lu Qingqing's attention back.
"Many of the guests today are attending a treasure appraisal meeting for the first time. Let me introduce myself. My last name is Zhang, and I am the steward of this Treasure House. I also preside over every auction."
It turned out that he was the personal butler of the owner of Jubao Tower.
The housekeeper's cultivation is so high, then the master...
Lu Qingqing was secretly shocked.
"It's almost time." Butler Zhang cleared his throat, "This treasure appraisal officially begins."
As soon as he finished speaking, the lanterns in the venue went out and the lights came on.
There is something special about this light. It is very bright but not dazzling, and even has a soft and comfortable feeling.
"This is the light of a night-shining pearl, the finest product on the continent, a night-shining pearl from the Southern Azure Sea."
One of the businessmen at the table next to him explained to his friend who was visiting for the first time, and also cleared up Lu Qingqing's confusion.
After this show of force, no one in the venue dared to cause trouble. They all sat in their seats, waiting for the show to begin.
The auction at Jubaolou was not much different from modern ones, and the steps were simple and clear.
At the beginning, I took pictures of some precious items in the secular world, such as antiques in excellent condition, calligraphy and paintings by ancient sages, and rare medicinal herbs that were not available in ordinary herbal medicine shops.
The monks were not interested in this and looked like they were just watching ordinary people compete.
As time went by, the auction finally came to the part that everyone was most concerned about.
"Next up for auction are elixirs and spiritual herbs," Butler Zhang introduced. "Both primary and intermediate grades are available."
As soon as these words were spoken, the place immediately became lively.
Most of the pills that ordinary people take are made by ordinary doctors, and their effects are limited. Normally, being able to take a primary pill made by a cultivator is considered a blessing. Today, there are not only primary pills, but also intermediate pills. If you miss this opportunity, where else can you find this store?
The cultivators were also quite tempted. Aside from medicine cultivators, few other cultivators could refine intermediate-level elixirs. Purchasing intermediate-level elixirs to heal injuries or enhance cultivation would save a lot of effort.
As for spiritual herbs, Lu Qingqing was not very interested, after all, she didn't know how to make pills.
"There are so many goodies today!" Several regular customers sitting in the audience looked forward to it eagerly. "We've been waiting for a long time, and finally the elixir is here! Uncle Zhang, let's start!"
Butler Zhang nodded and took out a medium-sized porcelain bottle from the tray of the child next to him. "Blood Activating and Stasis Removing Pill, a primary elixir. Starting price: twenty taels of silver."
This is an essential healing elixir for cultivators. Lu Qingqing had learned how to refine it before - of course, she learned this from reading the original owner's memories after traveling through time.
The monks showed little interest in it, but it was a valuable commodity for ordinary people. The auction reached its first climax, with the Blood Activating and Stasis Removing Pill ultimately being purchased by the owner of an escort agency.
Then some primary medicinal pills were auctioned, and every time a bottle was taken out, it was snapped up crazily, especially the Tiger Roar Pills that nourish Yin and strengthen Yang, which was sold at the highest price of the night.
Lu Qingqing: ………………
It's really disgusting.
After a lot of commotion, the auction of primary elixirs finally ended.
Next comes the highlight.
"I'm sure you've all been waiting for this long, so I won't keep you in suspense." Butler Zhang smiled. "Tonight, we're auctioning two intermediate-grade elixirs. The first is called the Heyu Pill. It's incredibly effective in healing wounds, but it's only useful for cultivators. Ordinary people, unable to absorb the nourishment, will explode and die. Please think twice before bidding."
Having said that, naturally the only ones left to participate in the auction are cultivators.
Especially the brother in the early stage of Qi Refining, whose face was pale and whose health was only 50% left. His eager eyes were almost materializing.
Lu Qingqing was originally planning to clap, but was stopped by a word from Manager Zhang.
"The Healing Pill starts at ten spirit stones."
Her current situation is that she has endless money, but not even a single spirit stone.
In fact, the main currency in circulation in the Dawn Continent is still money, while in other continents it is spirit stones.
The injured brother was obviously well prepared, and since there were not many participants, after a competition, he finally won the Heyu Pills as he wished.
Another intermediate-level elixir put up for auction is the Longevity Pill. As the name suggests, it can extend the life of an ordinary person by ten years.
"The starting price for the Longevity Pill is ten taels of gold."
The place was in an uproar again, and all the ordinary people were eager to try it. Taking a pill to extend one's life was like pie in the sky.
The man in white with dreadlocks sitting at the table to Lu Qingqing's right sneered, "Which medicine cultivator is so full of himself that he's wasting his energy refining this kind of medicine for ordinary people?"
"That's right." The Bun-Haired Lecher also said, "They're just ants. Why waste your energy on them? How foolish."
Lu Qingqing rolled her eyes inwardly when she heard the condescending tone. What a thing.
In the end, the longevity pill was bought by a wealthy man for a thousand taels of gold, which caused everyone to marvel.
There is only one last step left in the auction.
At this time, ordinary people have basically left early - spiritual herbs need to be refined, and refining requires professional equipment and true energy, so it is better to buy the finished products directly.
Lu Qingqing glanced around the venue and saw that less than one-third of the people were left.
The nobleman wearing the ghost mask still sat upright on the chair, looking straight ahead.
He held the teacup in his hand, but had no intention of drinking. He just tapped the rim of the cup with one slender finger, looking inexplicably leisurely.
"The spiritual herbs auction is now underway." Butler Zhang didn't waste any words and dropped the bombshell information.
"There is only one spiritual herb, produced in the Shura Secret Realm."
The four words "Shura Secret Realm" instantly woke up the drowsy Lu Qingqing.
If this happens to be the spiritual herb that Uncle Gui needs, can't he buy it now?
But she became depressed again in the blink of an eye - she didn't even have any spirit stones, so what was the point of taking pictures?
Not only her, the two lechers in white clothes beside her also became obviously excited, and their originally crooked bodies suddenly straightened up.
"What kind of spiritual herb is it?" The female cultivator closest to the auction table couldn't help but ask.
"You actually have spiritual herbs from the Shura Secret Realm. The owner of your place is really capable." Another male cultivator was quite surprised.
"If I had known, I should have asked my senior brother to come too." Someone lamented, "He's been worrying about the raw materials for alchemy lately!"
Although there are not many people left in the venue, the atmosphere is even more lively than before.
Only the young man who bravely stood up for justice still showed his calm expression and remained calm no matter what happened.
There is a reason why the monks are so excited when the Shura Secret Realm is mentioned.
Legend has it that the Shura Secret Realm was created by an ancient god on the Dawn Continent. It boasts rich spiritual energy and diverse terrain, home to a variety of spiritual herbs and ferocious demonic beasts.
If you kill monsters in it, you can absorb its inner elixir and greatly increase your cultivation level. It is equivalent to the monster-killing and leveling place in the game.
The spiritual herbs in the Shura Secret Realm are priceless and are the raw materials that many medicine practitioners dream of obtaining.
The most crucial point is that entering the Shura Secret Realm is extremely difficult. Without opportunity, no matter how high your cultivation is, it will be in vain—even for powerful beings from other continents.
The owner of the Treasure House was actually able to obtain the magical herbs from the Shura Secret Realm. Who wouldn’t praise his extraordinary abilities?
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost set, Butler Zhang signaled everyone to be quiet.
"Fellow Daoists." Without ordinary people, his address changed accordingly. "This water lotus grows in the desert of the Shura Secret Realm. It has a strong character. Its temper needs to be suppressed for medicinal purposes, making it quite difficult to refine."
Soon the child brought an object that looked like a glass cover. Upon closer inspection, it was a transparent restriction made of spiritual power.
There is a plant inside that looks like a lotus, but its color is like fire, as if it is burning in the air at this moment.
Even though Lu Qingqing didn't know much about alchemy, she could tell that this was a good thing.
But it’s not the spiritual herb that Uncle Gui wants.
Lu Qingqing subconsciously looked to the left. The handsome guy with a brave and righteous vibe was still playing with the cup, and was not as excited as the others.
The two scoundrels in white on the right saw Shui Shenglian rubbing his hands and were eager to give it a try.
"Butler Zhang, how do I bid for the spiritual herbs?" the man with the tied hair asked, "Do you want silver or spiritual stones?"
Butler Zhang: "This is not a regular auction process."
"What is that?" This question made everyone present even more surprised.
Butler Zhang smiled slightly and pointed at the water lotus. "We have to let it choose first."
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