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Qi Xiao smiled faintly and took out a small jar of Stone Flowing Paste and a few sprigs of Tongcao from his jade ring.
The effects of Stone Flowing Paste and Tongcao were not extraordinary, but due to their scarcity and the difficulty in finding substitutes, their prices had always remained high in the cultivation world. Even the all-encompassing Linlang Pavilion often found itself lacking these two items.
The manager's eyes brightened. "We can auction off the Golden Elixirs, and we might not even charge a commission. However, I wonder if you would be willing to sell us the Stone Flowing Paste and Tongcao directly?"
"Rest assured, our price will be very fair," he added, holding up four fingers.
Qi Xiao smiled slightly and shook his head in refusal. The manager shouldn't underestimate my youth; he was trying to deceive me. The price of Stone Flowing Paste and Tongcao had always been high, and I have no shortage of sellers outside this place.
Moreover, I've heard quite a bit about Linlang Pavilion's recent large-scale acquisitions of Tongcao.
The manager was taken aback, his attitude towards Qi Xiao becoming more cautious. Although Linlang Pavilion had indeed been acquiring these items extensively lately, such transactions were usually conducted discreetly, with both parties keeping it confidential. It was impossible for outsiders to know.
How did this unfamiliar seller come by such information? Could he be someone from above or a disciple of some major power?
Qi Xiao paid no mind to the manager's thoughts and raised two fingers, his tone leaving no room for refusal. "I will only sell these two items together, and you must add twenty high-grade spirit stones."
In his previous life, the leader of Miaochun Valley had encountered problems during cultivation at this very moment and had asked Linlang Pavilion to conduct extensive external acquisitions of Tongcao. Qi Xiao recalled this as he noticed the manager's gaze fixated on the Tongcao earlier.
The manager was startled, frowning in hesitation. "That's too high."
A single high-grade spirit stone was worth ten thousand low-grade spirit stones! Forty high-grade spirit stones could even equate to the annual income of some small families.
Qi Xiao shrugged, unconcerned; after all, it wasn't him who was anxious. He turned to leave with his items in hand.
Sure enough, just as his foot was about to step out the door, the manager's voice sounded resignedly behind him. "I agree."
The manager signaled for someone to present a neatly arranged plate of spirit stones. Qi Xiao accepted them without hesitation.
As he stepped outside, Lu Yuan looked somewhat puzzled.
"Brother Qi, don't you need the Tongcao for your cultivation? Selling it like this seems a waste, doesn't it?"
Qi Xiao's gaze was resolute. Relying solely on herbs to enhance one's abilities was not a long-term solution. "I can use Tongcao to strengthen my spirit, but I can't depend entirely on it! Besides, the more Tongcao you consume, the weaker its effects become. I've kept enough for myself; the rest is better sold off in exchange for things I actually need."
Lu Yuan understood. There were indeed many valuable items at this auction. Initially, he thought it would be an ordinary event, but upon learning that it was organized by the Linlang Pavilion, he sensed that this auction was anything but simple.
As expected, when they entered, a maid presented them with a catalog of the items up for bid, which included numerous elixirs and even some martial arts techniques and weapons. Lu Yuan noticed several lightness techniques that could enhance speed and felt quite intrigued.
The manager treated them as esteemed guests and instructed the maid to lead them to a private room on the second floor.
"Why are they allowed to go in?" A young man in white glared angrily at Qi Xiao and his companion before turning to confront the smiling female cultivator in front of him. "You must give me an explanation!"
The female cultivator smiled slightly at Qi Xiao and his companion, her tone apologetic. "I’m sorry for interrupting you two esteemed guests. Green Willow, why don’t you take these two guests inside quickly?"
The maid complied and opened a door to usher them in. The young man in white grew increasingly agitated, shouting louder and louder. Unable to tolerate it any longer, the female cultivator clapped her hands and summoned several Golden Core enforcers to escort the young man away.
Once the door to the private room was closed, the maid served fruits and fragrant tea.
Curious, Qi Xiao asked, "Is there something special about this private room?"
The maid named Green Willow covered her mouth with a light laugh. "During auctions like these, there are all sorts of people attending. Naturally, some esteemed guests prefer a secluded place where they won't be disturbed. Besides a pleasant environment, they can also gather insider information that others might not know."
"Auctions are all about who offers more; some families have limited budgets and want to ensure their money is well spent. It’s only natural for them to be curious about the starting prices or the identities of their competitors. On the second floor, it's easier to inquire about such matters."
As for how to gather information, there would naturally be a price to pay.
Qi Xiao certainly did not believe that Linlang Pavilion would offer such information for free. "Why couldn't that young man sit up here?"
A hint of pride flashed in Green Willow's eyes. Many attendees at the auction sought to take advantage of the private rooms, but with so many people around, where could they possibly sit? Naturally, only esteemed guests like the two of them could be accommodated.
Qi Xiao speculated that to gain entry into the private room, one either needed wealth or a significant status. As for the two of them, who had no apparent reason to be there, how could they qualify? It was likely that the supervisor had concocted some extraordinary background for them.
Qi Xiao smiled, surprised that a casual remark of his could yield such benefits.
"Brother, what are you looking at?"
Yu Feng gazed at two figures draped in black robes on the second floor and felt that one of them looked somewhat familiar. Hearing his younger brother's voice brought him back to reality, and he found it amusing. He was the eldest son of the family, yet he could only sit on the first floor. Qi Xiao was merely a discarded disciple from Qingjing Peak; what right did he have to be on the second floor?
It must have been his own eyes playing tricks on him. No, it was his brother who had misjudged.
Hai noticed Yu Feng's expression and looked at him with concern. "Feng'er, there are many people here; I fear that what you want may not be easily obtained."
Yu Feng's face darkened as he lowered his voice. "Brother, what time is it? Why are you saying such things? If you give up now, will all our efforts go to waste?"
"As long as I get that item, I will surely earn Elder Zhao's recognition! Brother, think about my future; think about our family's future!"
For the promise of becoming a personal disciple that Yu Feng spoke of, their family had already invested a considerable amount of money. For this auction, they had mobilized all their available funds and even sold off some minor assets out of fear that they wouldn't have enough.
If this time didn't work out, their family would be left with nothing but an empty shell.
"Feng'er, are you really confident?"
Yu Feng's gaze was resolute, almost frenzied.
"Brother, don't worry; this time it will definitely work!"
Hai sighed softly. "Alright, I support you."
Yu Feng brightened up. "Thank you, Brother."
"Ah, we are family weathering storms together; there's no need for such words. Once you become a personal disciple and slay that white tiger and Yu Rong, our family's good days will truly begin."
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