Chapter 734
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Chapter 734: The Auction!
On their way back to the courtyard where they were staying, Su Yi and Su Tian Que encountered none other than Xi Wuqing in the halfway corridor of Yutian Palace. He seemed to be leaving the palace. It appeared that Xi Wuqing had returned recently.
“Big brother, where are you headed?” Su Yi asked, curious if Xi Wuqing had just arrived.
“There’s an auction, and I heard that something I want will be up for bidding. I’m going to take a look!” Xi Wuqing replied.
“Auction? What’s an auction?” Su Yi asked in confusion. This was the first time he had heard of such an event.
At Su Yi’s words, Xi Wuqing couldn’t help but feel a twitch in his eyes.
Is this young boy truly a former disciple of the Divine Sword School, one of the most prestigious martial arts sects? How could he not know what an auction is?
“Well… come with me. I’ll show you. The auction today is quite special.” Xi Wuqing raised an eyebrow, an expression of pride crossing his face. “Today’s auction is extraordinary. Ordinary people can’t even get in, but with your status, it will be no problem.”
Su Yi made his way through Yutian Palace, which had an unexpectedly relaxed atmosphere.
With Su Yi’s reputation in the Central Region and his position within Yutian Palace, he could come and go freely, as though it were his own home.
However, when encountering the alchemists, blacksmiths, and Soul Tamers within the Yutian Palace, Su Yi always showed great respect. He greeted them warmly whenever they crossed paths.
Su Yi had a simple thought. Over the past few days, he had been under the care and protection of the Yutian Palace. Moreover, everyone in the Yutian Palace was quite formidable. Who knows, perhaps one day he would need the help of these alchemists and blacksmiths for his own alchemy and forging. This was a great opportunity to build good relationships.
And these alchemists, blacksmiths, and Soul Tamers within the Yutian Palace knew that Su Yi had infinite potential. The Palace Master and others valued him highly and were eager to befriend him.
“You seem quite familiar with this place.” As Xi Wuqing observed how Su Yi greeted the alchemists, blacksmiths, and Soul Tamers along the way, his curiosity grew. It seemed they were all on familiar terms with Su Yi.
The more time they spent together, the more Xi Wuqing felt that Su Yi was an enigma.
It wasn’t just his strength that impressed him, but other things as well, like taming the Crying Snake and the Green Emperor, or the mysterious space that had left a deep impression on Xi Wuqing.
Furthermore, Su Yi’s personality was both wicked and proud, yet he was resilient. He was clean and decisive when it came to dealing with opponents, as shown by his actions against the mercenary groups in the Forest of Demons. As for beauties like Ouyang Jinwei, most young men would hesitate, perhaps showing mercy. But Su Yi showed none when it came to striking.
When it came to his own people, however, Su Yi transformed. He treated Su Xiaoshuai like a true brother, and it was evident that he respected Old Man Gu Yue, Guan Lan, Yun Ding, Yan Lu, and the others.
All of this only made Xi Wuqing more intrigued by Su Yi. This young man was indeed exceptional.
“It’s always wise to establish a good relationship early on, as it can come in handy later when you need assistance. It makes it easier to seek help,” Xi Wuqing said.
Listening to him, Su Yi’s eyes shifted. He whispered to Xi Wuqing, “I understand.”
“This…” Xi Wuqing rolled his eyes, thinking to himself that this young boy was indeed extraordinary.
It was then that Su Yi finally learned what an auction was from Xi Wuqing.
This auction seemed very similar to the ones from his past life. It was essentially a gathering where valuable treasures were put up for bidding.
The items on offer included various types of elixirs, refining materials, spiritual medicines, rare treasures from heaven and earth, cultivation techniques, martial arts, and other valuable objects.
Auctions were typically organized by powerful factions with a solid foundation, as ordinary forces couldn’t afford to host them.
“Recently, many powerful forces have arrived in the Central Region. The atmosphere is charged, with experts from the Five Sects and Three Schools, along with other top powers from the Central Region. Some influential forces from beyond the Central Region have also joined in. That’s why today’s auction is extraordinary. It’s of a very high standard, and ordinary people simply can’t enter!” Xi Wuqing’s mouth curved upward in a boastful smile. As a Soul Tamer, he had the status to attend such grand auctions.
“That’s something I must experience. I’m sure there will be many interesting things up for auction today!” Su Yi said, his interest piqued. Such a high-profile event would surely offer many great items for sale.
“Of course,” Xi Wuqing sighed. “It’s said that many powerful individuals from the Five Sects and Three Schools will attend today’s auction. There may even be hidden experts, all for the sake of obtaining a certain precious treasure.”
“What treasure?” Su Yi’s curiosity grew. Something that could draw so many powerful people must be truly extraordinary.
“It’s said to be an ancient object, a rare treasure that has attracted the attention of many strong beings. Many have come in search of it.” Xi Wuqing shared what he knew, but beyond that, he didn’t have much information.
He was just a humble wanderer, concealing his true identity. Only a few people knew these details, and he could only uncover so much.
“Do you plan to acquire that treasure from the auction?” Su Yi asked casually, assuming that Xi Wuqing had been gathering information specifically about the treasure.
Xi Wuqing shook his head. “That treasure has already drawn the attention of many powerful warriors. To obtain it, there will surely be fierce competition. The Five Sects, Three Schools, and Sacred Mountain are all involved. Even within Central Region City, hidden experts remain. If you don’t have absolute strength, it’s best to stay away from that treasure.”
Su Yi thought for a moment and realized it made sense. With so many people after the treasure, a fierce battle would be inevitable. Whoever wins the treasure would be in grave danger after the auction, likely under the watchful eyes of powerful warriors.
Without the strength to protect it, who would dare claim it?
Su Yi understood the dangers of keeping such a treasure. He had experienced it firsthand in the Forest of Demons.
“I’ve heard that a Star Cloud Ganoderma will be auctioned today. It’s extremely rare, even more potent than the Blood Spiritual Ginseng. I have great use for it, and I’m determined to obtain it!” Xi Wuqing’s eyes gleamed.
He hadn’t been able to acquire the Blood Spiritual Ginseng last time—it had ended up in Su Yi’s hands. He had planned to ask for it, as it was incredibly valuable to him.
But recently, Xi Wuqing had heard that a Star Cloud Ganoderma had been spotted. He came to Central Region City to gather information, all in hopes of obtaining the Blood Infant Lingzhi.
“Star Cloud Ganoderma, that’s a remarkable item.” Su Yi knew the significance of the Star Cloud Ganoderma. Both the Star Cloud Ganoderma and the Blood Spiritual Ginseng were treasures of great value.
