Chapter 741
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Chapter 741: The Invitation From Lingbao Pavilion
“Does Lingbao Pavilion have a significant history?” Su Yi inquired, still pondering whether this Lingbao Pavilion was the same as the one he had encountered in the distant post city within the Forest of Demons. Yet, after careful thought, it seemed improbable.
“This Lingbao Pavilion is truly extraordinary. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, and its power surpasses imagination. It provides access to all kinds of cultivation resources and is said to have branches across the six lands, three continents, and one ocean. Rumor has it that no one dares to interfere with any shop affiliated with the Lingbao Pavilion. It holds prestige on par with the Central Region itself. Even the five sects and three schools would hesitate to challenge it, let alone Sacred Mountain. They have no choice but to show respect,” Xi Wuqing explained.
“So powerful?” Su Yi’s eyes widened in astonishment. The fact that the Lingbao Pavilion had branches spanning such vast territories was shocking. It even commanded reverence from Sacred Mountain. This alone demonstrated its immense strength and deep foundation. That a mere trading company could wield such influence left Su Yi completely astounded.
“This is just one of the Lingbao Pavilion’s auction venues. There are multiple branches scattered throughout the Central Region. If the item you seek isn’t found within the Lingbao Pavilion, then chances are, no other trading company has it either,” Xi Wuqing added.
“This Lingbao Pavilion, it truly seems impressive!” Su Yi murmured to himself, considering that the one in the Forest of Demons might simply share the same name. How could an outpost in the Forest of Demons be connected to such an illustrious trading house?
“Apologies, but this auction is currently overcrowded. From this point on, only those possessing an invitation letter or membership status with the Lingbao Pavilion will be permitted entry. We appreciate your understanding,” came a voice from the grand entrance of the Lingbao Pavilion.
At the entrance, figures bustled about—likely Lingbao Pavilion disciples—directing the crowd and ensuring order as people entered.
“Oh no, it’s too packed. Without a Lingbao Pavilion membership or an invitation letter, it looks like we won’t be able to get inside!”
“What a pity! They say there will be rare treasures and other marvelous items up for auction this time!”
Murmurs of disappointment spread among those gathered, their heads hung low in dejection. They understood that attending such an elite auction was beyond their reach. Some felt regretful, yet surprisingly, no one caused a commotion.
Su Yi subtly extended his spiritual awareness and quickly detected multiple concealed presences amidst the crowd. Many powerful figures had gathered, each drawn by the auction.
“So many people!” Su Xiaoshuai’s tiny head popped out as he curiously observed the surroundings. However, Su Yi swiftly tucked him back into his chest, warning the little creature that if he dared to emerge again, he would be confined within a special space. Hearing this, Su Xiaoshuai obediently settled down, though he grumbled about being deprived of his rights.
“You’re just a bird. What rights could you possibly have? At most, bird rights,” Su Yi quipped.
“I’m not just a bird, I am…” Su Xiaoshuai started to protest, poking his head out.
“Alright, behave yourself, and I’ll get you something delicious later,” Su Yi interjected before he could finish.
As the auction continued, some people entered while others, lacking invitations, left in disappointment. The once-crowded queue gradually thinned out.
Just then, Su Yi felt a chilling gaze directed at him from behind. Turning to face it, he immediately spotted the source.
A young man, clad in elegant robes and appearing to be in his twenties, fixed him with an icy glare filled with hostility. He was none other than Liu Xiaohu, a Soul Tamer of the Emperor Grade from the Tianxuan Sect, currently at the early stages of the third rank.
Beside Liu Xiaohu, Su Yi’s gaze landed on Elder Jian Wannian and several disciples who had participated in the inspection at Yutian Palace. Alongside them were a number of formidable figures, forming a group of around twenty. However, Gong Qianxing was notably absent.
Jian Wannian noticed Su Yi and Xi Wuqing as well. His expression grew complicated as he whispered something to the experts beside him, prompting them to turn their focus onto Su Yi and Xi Wuqing.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiaohu’s expression darkened further. Initially, he had dismissed Su Yi as insignificant, convinced of his own superiority while assessing the Emperor Grade soul quality. However, he later learned that even Gong Qianxing and Li Qingwei’s soul qualities had been overshadowed. Furthermore, rumors spread that Yi Su had inflicted severe injuries on Ouyang Jinwei of Sacred Mountain, earning a fearsome reputation across the Central Region.
The more Liu Xiaohu stared at Su Yi, the deeper his resentment grew. Envy transformed into hostility, and his gaze turned as frigid as ice.
Su Yi, however, only cast a brief glance at him before losing interest. Unless Liu Xiaohu provoked him, he was not worth acknowledging.
As the queue grew shorter, it was finally Su Yi and Xi Wuqing’s turn.
“Please present your invitation letter or membership card for the Lingbao Pavilion,” requested a disciple stationed at the entrance.
The disciple was lean, with confident eyes. Though appearing to be in his early forties, his demeanor suggested vast experience. His sharp gaze was filled with wisdom, making Su Yi slightly uneasy.
Glancing at the Lingbao Pavilion disciples before him, Su Yi noted that the youngest among them appeared to be in his twenties, while the oldest seemed to be in his forties. Each emanated a strong aura, and the thin disciple leading them gave Su Yi an inexplicable sense of unease.
“Hmm.” Xi Wuqing nodded and produced an exquisite golden invitation card, palm-sized, adorned with intricate patterns and three bold characters—”Lingbao Pavilion.”
“Please proceed.” The Lingbao Pavilion disciple smiled as he accepted the invitation. Immediately, another disciple handed Xi Wuqing a jade plaque with courteous precision. “Honored guest, please enter and take your designated seat. Should you require assistance, our disciples inside will be at your service.”
Xi Wuqing accepted the jade plaque and turned to Su Yi with a triumphant smile. Obtaining this invitation had taken considerable effort, as only select individuals could gain access to the auction.
Su Yi sighed and followed Xi Wuqing inside. Attending such a high-level auction would certainly broaden his horizons.
“Apologies, but the invitation card only grants entry to one person. May I ask if this young friend has his own invitation?” At that moment, the thin disciple at the entrance smiled politely while stopping Su Yi.
“No,” Su Yi replied with a shake of his head.
Xi Wuqing hesitated for a moment before addressing the disciple, “Would it not be possible to bring in a companion with the same invitation?”
“I’m sorry, but under normal circumstances, that might be allowed. However, due to the overwhelming number of attendees today, the rule stands—one invitation card admits only one individual. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the thin disciple responded with a courteous but firm tone.
