chsdbacks Chapter 177: Wu Jinming, who wants to improve, bids for a Spirit Peach.
Chapter 177: Wu Jinming, who wants to improve, bids for a Spirit Peach.
Baojin Sword Pavilion is located in the most prosperous central area of Canglan Immortal City.
It occupies a large area.
As you enter the Baojin Sword Pavilion, a handsome young man in uniform approaches.
It's not that Baojin Sword Pavilion lacks beautiful women; on the contrary, it has many, including even fairies from the Jiuhua Sword Sect. However, these women are currently serving their wealthy patrons in the various private rooms of the auction house.
If you make them feel comfortable, you can even auction off a single Tier 1 Healing Pill and get it for several times the price.
Of course, we only sell services, not our bodies.
However, if those female disciples actively engage in transactions with those wealthy patrons, then the Nine Hua Sword Sect has no say in the matter.
Sensing the faint but palpable pressure emanating from Zhang Xuanchen, the young man realized that the old man before him was no ordinary person. He gave a professional smile and said:
"Welcome, senior. Are you here to buy or sell?"
Zhang Xuanchen glanced at the young man and said in a low voice:
"I am not here to buy or sell, but to have something that your esteemed establishment auctions on my behalf."
Upon hearing this, the young man frowned slightly: "Auction?"
Senior, as you know, the situation is very tense right now, and everyone in all factions is on edge.
The timing of this auction was impeccable, attracting elders, young masters, and ladies from many powerful families.
Firstly, it was to relax, and secondly, it was to take the opportunity to auction off some good items to enhance their strength and better protect themselves.
Furthermore, the items to be auctioned have already been decided, and the senior wants to auction off his treasures.
You need to reach the third rank to use it.
"I wonder what kind of senior you are..."
Zhang Xuanchen naturally understood his meaning, and immediately took out a mid-grade third-tier Golden Vein Body Tempering Peach, handing it to the Great Sage on his shoulder to eat.
At this moment, the Great Sage used his supernatural powers to make his hair more ordinary, no longer golden, but brown overall.
Her appearance has declined significantly.
To avoid being targeted by some young master or lady from a powerful family who might try to force him into a sale, which would be a troublesome matter.
The Great Sage took the peach Zhang Xuanchen offered without hesitation and began to eat it.
The Golden Vein Body Tempering Fruit is not a rare item; anyone with a bit of knowledge recognizes it.
The young man before us was no exception.
"Golden Vein Body-Forging Peach!"
He chuckled and cried at the same time, seeing that such a precious treasure had been given directly to a monkey, and a look of heartache appeared on his face.
What a waste!
wrong!
Damn it, this little monkey didn't explode after eating a mid-grade third-tier Golden Vein Body Tempering Fruit, and it didn't even show any expression. Doesn't that mean...?
Third-tier demon general!
Just as the young man was in shock, a hearty laugh rang out.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, please forgive my negligence just now."
My surname is Wu, and my given name is Jinming.
He is the master of the Treasure Gold Sword Pavilion here.
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, upright, and resolute-looking middle-aged man appeared in front of Zhang Xuanchen, his eyes filled with shock as he looked at the Great Sage.
His cultivation level was at the peak of the mid-stage Golden Core realm. If this monkey demon could make him sense danger, it must be at least at the mid-stage of the third rank.
This old man is no ordinary person; he was able to subdue such a monkey demon.
His smile immediately widened.
The situation is dire now, and it's best not to offend such people.
Zhang Xuanchen waved his hand, and his aged voice rang out again: "It's alright. Am I now qualified to consign a spiritual item for auction?"
The middle-aged man smiled and replied, "Of course, this way please, fellow Daoist."
Xiao Wu, come here too, you can pour wine for this senior in a bit.
The young man nodded hurriedly: "Yes, Fourth Master... Pavilion Master."
And so, Zhang Xuanchen and the middle-aged man arrived at the private room on the third floor.
The structure is similar to Tianya Restaurant, and the environment is also quite nice.
To entertain Zhang Xuanchen, Wu Jinming reluctantly brought out a pot of mid-grade third-level spirit wine.
The young man next to them filled their glasses with wine.
Wu Jinming spoke up, "Come, fellow Daoist, how does my Jade Dew Immortal Wine taste?"
However, Zhang Xuanchen did not move, but looked at Wu Jinming calmly.
They were meeting for the first time, yet the other party offered them such precious spirit wine.
There's something they need help with.
He stared at him for a full three seconds before speaking: "Sect Master Wu, I don't like beating around the bush. Just say what you have to say."
If it's impossible to send the item for auction, that's fine too; I certainly won't put Pavilion Master Wu in a difficult position.
Upon hearing this, Wu Jinming hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist, please don't be offended."
Well, to be honest, I do have a favor to ask.
"But there's no rush. Let's talk about the consignment auction first. Maybe Mr. Wu will find something he wants. What do you think?"
Zhang Xuanchen nodded, then waved his hand.
Ten rectangular wooden boxes appeared on the table.
The first five wooden boxes each contained five mid-grade third-tier spirit peaches.
They consist of three boxes of Golden Vein Strengthening Peach, one box of Dewy Vein Nourishing Peach, and one box of Crimson Flame Heart Burning Peach.
The last five, each containing five, were only of the third-tier low-grade quality.
There are only two varieties: three boxes of Lingxi peaches and two boxes of Danxia peaches.
These spirit peaches are relatively common among third-tier spiritual items. Although they are precious, taking them out will not lead to death. After all, in the eyes of the other party, he is a mysterious Golden Core cultivator with a third-tier monkey demon by his side.
Unless Wu Jinming is stupid, he wouldn't think of attacking me.
Wu Jinming looked at the ten boxes of spirit peaches on the table. Although he was shocked, a hint of disappointment was clearly visible in his eyes.
But he didn't show it at this moment, and smiled:
"Fellow Daoist, your methods are indeed extraordinary, managing to obtain so many high-grade spirit peaches."
Wu admired him.
"These third-grade mid-level spirit peaches cost at least 700 mid-level spirit stones each at this time, while third-grade low-level spirit peaches cost at least 400 mid-level spirit stones each."
Of course, this is just a conservative estimate; the actual price at an auction would be much higher.
Wu then offered his congratulations in advance, wishing his fellow Daoist good fortune.
After this auction, Zhang Xuanchen will have at least 27,500 mid-grade spirit stones in his pocket.
If it were a lower-grade item, that would be over 2.7 million.
This is roughly equivalent to the Zhang family's net income over the past five years.
This is a considerable fortune for a Golden Core cultivator.
That's why he only brought out so much; any more and he wouldn't be able to protect it.
If it weren't for Xiao Jin and Xiao Tao, even fewer would have been sold.
Hearing Wu Jinming's calculations, Zhang Xuanchen was excited, but his face remained expressionless.
He said calmly, "It's alright, Pavilion Master Wu. Did you perhaps ask for a spiritual fruit that matches your own attributes?"
Thus, breaking through to the late stage of the Golden Core realm?
Upon hearing this, Wu Jinming was taken aback, inwardly marveling at Zhang Xuanchen's profound cultivation.
If someone can discern one's own cultivation level, then their strength is at least at the late Golden Core stage, or even higher!
Yes.
How could someone with only early or mid-stage Golden Core cultivation be so indifferent to more than 27,000 mid-grade spirit stones?
This is someone you absolutely must not provoke.
He immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Fellow Daoist's cultivation is profound; I admire it."
As you probably know, the Nine Hua Sword Sect is currently divided into two factions: one led by Xia Xiangtian and the other by the young sect leader Zhou Tianjian.
The two factions were already irreconcilable enemies.
If it weren't for the threat of the Soul Devouring Cult, my Nine Hua Sword Sect would have long been plunged into internal strife.
I come from a martial arts family and am Zhou Tianjian's uncle, so I have always wanted to break through to the late Golden Core stage to better help Tianjian compete for the position of sect leader.
Unfortunately, his talent was limited, and he remained stuck in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm for a full fifty years without any sign of breaking through.
Therefore, I would like to ask you for a third-grade high-quality earth-attribute spirit peach.
I'm willing to pay double the spirit stones!
Please grant my request, fellow Daoist!
As he spoke, he stood up and bowed to Zhang Xuanchen with clasped hands.
This shows how eager he is to improve.
It's no secret that the Nine Hua Sword Sect is divided into two factions; almost everyone knows it now, and there's nothing that can't be said.