Chapter 743
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Chapter 743: Qin San at Lingbao Pavilion!
“It looks like we’ll have to think of another way to get you into the auction.”
Xi Wuqing felt a bit uneasy. He had assumed he could bring Su Yi along with him to the auction since he had an invitation letter. However, he hadn’t expected that, in the end, he would have to go in alone.
“Big brother, you go in first. If I can’t enter, it’s no big deal.”
Su Yi shook his head. The auction was exceptionally lively today, drawing in all the major powers. Gaining entry wouldn’t be easy.
Xi Wuqing was set on obtaining the Star Cloud Ganoderma and couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity.
Feeling troubled, Xi Wuqing hesitated. In the end, he forced a bitter smile and said to Su Yi, “Then I’ll have to go in first.”
Su Yi nodded, offering a faint, resigned smile. He had originally come to the auction just to broaden his horizons. If he couldn’t enter, there was nothing he could do, and he wouldn’t lose anything either.
Xi Wuqing sighed, looking somewhat helpless and apologetic, before stepping into the auction.
More people continued to step forward, presenting their invitations. Some even displayed a shiny silver triangular card, adorned with intricate patterns, to gain entry.
Su Yi, prepared to leave, suddenly felt a sense of familiarity as he glanced at those silver cards. He furrowed his brows. Had he seen something like them before?
He quickly reached into his space bag and, after a brief search, retrieved a gleaming black card.
This card had a cool, smooth texture, much like the silver ones being presented, except for its darker hue.
All the cards being used for entry were silver, but Su Yi’s was black—identical in shape and design but differing in color and the complexity of its engravings.
Su Yi carefully examined the black card for the first time. It had a jade-like texture, seemed incredibly durable, and emitted an air of mystery.
This was the black card he had received from Lan Yulian at the Forest of Demons’ outpost. She had told him it would grant discounts on medicinal herbs and elixirs within the Lingbao Pavilion.
As he studied the black card, its similarity to the silver ones caught his attention. Since both establishments shared the name Lingbao Pavilion, he wondered if there was a connection. Could this black card also grant him entry?
After a moment of hesitation, Su Yi decided to give it a try.
“Apologies, but without an invitation letter, you cannot enter.”
The slender middle-aged man from the Lingbao Pavilion spoke again upon seeing Su Yi. Surprisingly, his tone remained courteous, perhaps due to the Divine Sword School disciple’s prior display of respect toward Su Yi.
“I was just wondering—could this black card grant me entry?”
As Su Yi finished speaking, he cautiously extended the black card.
The middle-aged man’s casual glance at the card suddenly turned into a sharp, electrified gaze. His entire body stiffened, and his face underwent a drastic change.
With trembling hands, he took the black card from Su Yi and scrutinized it closely. His expression shifted completely.
When he looked back at Su Yi, his eyes were filled with shock and reverence. Bowing deeply, he said, “Please wait a moment, sir. I’ll be right back.”
After giving instructions to the disciples of the Lingbao Pavilion to remain by Su Yi’s side, the middle-aged man hurriedly left.
“What’s happening? Why am I being stopped?”
The entrance of the auction was quickly crowded with onlookers. Several Lingbao Pavilion disciples stood respectfully beside Su Yi, while others carrying invitation cards were left outside, causing murmurs of dissatisfaction among the crowd.
“We apologize for the delay. Please wait a moment,” one of the Lingbao Pavilion disciples spoke politely.
“What’s going on…”
Su Yi was confused. The middle-aged man had clearly reacted in a startling way after seeing the black card.
Soon, a commotion stirred inside the Lingbao Pavilion. Several figures rushed out, appearing shocked as they made their way toward Su Yi.
More than ten people emerged, led by an elderly man in his sixties. He had a plump build, a round, wrinkle-free face, and rosy, radiant skin. His sharp, intelligent eyes gleamed as he approached.
“I sincerely apologize for not recognizing our esteemed guest sooner. I am Qin San, the assistant shopkeeper of Lingbao Pavilion in the Central Region. You may also call me Qin Lao San. May I know the name of the honorable guest?”
The plump old man approached with hurried steps, clearly recognizing the black card.
Su Yi stared in surprise at Qin San. Despite his cheerful, unassuming appearance, Su Yi could tell—based on his recent encounters with powerful figures—that Qin San was a formidable expert at the Yuan Emperor Realm, and likely no ordinary one at that.
Among the group of people accompanying him, several exuded faint Yuan Emperor Realm auras, while the rest were at the Yuan Void Realm.
The sheer presence of these powerful individuals left Su Yi in awe. Compared to the Yutian Palace branch in Central Region City, Lingbao Pavilion was just as imposing. Clearly, Lifetaken Yama Xi Wuqing had not exaggerated—this place was extraordinary.
Su Yi carefully observed the group of Lingbao Pavilion experts before him. Even the shopkeeper had come forward personally. The only explanation was the black card he had just taken out.
“I beg your pardon, my lord. I was ignorant and failed to recognize your esteemed status. Please accept my sincere apologies.”
The slender middle-aged man from earlier had turned pale as he repeatedly bowed in apology. He had never imagined that the young man before him would possess the black card of Lingbao Pavilion—a VIP of the highest status.
“I don’t recall having any ties to Lingbao Pavilion. Are you sure you haven’t mistaken me for someone else?”
Su Yi, more confused than anyone, wondered if this was all some kind of misunderstanding.
Qin San, too, hesitated. Could this young man truly possess the black card of Lingbao Pavilion? It seemed almost unbelievable.
“Does this black card belong to you, my lord?”
Qin San asked, holding up the black card Su Yi had just handed over, seeking confirmation.
