Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 214 - 79: Auction (Part 6)
"Follow me, but that person is hard to bargain with. You'd better be mentally prepared."
"No problem."
The process of breaking through to the Martial Artist Realm is extremely perilous. If unsuccessful, at best one's cultivation base might regress, at worst, their meridians could shatter, resulting in death.
Even though Fang Zheng has a solid foundation and has comprehended the True Meaning of Martial Arts, he dares not be careless.
Disciples of the Pure Yang Palace have the protection of their elders when they break through, minimizing the losses from failure. He doesn't, so he needs external help just in case.
Vein-Protecting Pill,
even such treasures.
As the name suggests, the Vein-Protecting Pill can protect the meridians during the breakthrough to the Martial Artist Realm, at worst preventing immediate death on the spot.
However, the cost of such elixirs is exorbitantly high, and they are monopolized by sects and noble families, always having a price but no market.
As the curtain was lifted, a person masked with a black cloth was already seated and waiting.
"Fang Zheng?"
"It's me." Fang Zheng cupped his hands:
"Does my friend know me?"
"Heh..." The other party chuckled lightly, their voice peculiar:
"There are only a few Three Blood Martial Artists in Gu'an County, and Young Master Fang is one of the outstanding ones. What's strange about me knowing you?"
"However, you've just achieved the Three Blood and are already plotting for the Vein-Protecting Pill, isn't it a bit early?"
"Such things should be done sooner than later." Fang Zheng sat opposite and said:
"Besides,"
"If I miss this opportunity, who knows how long it will take for the next one to come around."
"Well said." The other party clapped their hands lightly and said:
"But my asking price is not low."
"Let's hear it?"
"Eight hundred taels of silver!"
"..."
Fang Zheng remained silent.
Eight hundred taels of silver, not to mention Gu'an County, but even in Zhaonan Prefecture or the Capital City, it could buy an excellent house, right?
The Vein-Protecting Pill can only be used once.
And it doesn't increase the success rate of the breakthrough, just makes the consequences of failure less severe.
"Friend."
He sighed:
"You're asking for an exorbitant price!"
"Heh..." Hearing this, the other party was unhurried:
"The price is negotiable, but it can't be too low."
Even if you started at eight hundred taels, how much could you negotiate? Six hundred taels? Five hundred? It's still expensive.
It's definitely impossible for just a few dozen taels.
Fang Zheng pondered, scrutinized the other party slightly, then took out a black iron piece from his body and placed it on the table between them.
"How about this?"
"Magical Artifact!"
The other party straightened, voice heavy:
"Are you sure?"
"Of course." Fang Zheng nodded:
"However, you need to add a certain amount of difference for me." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
"Wait a moment." The other party lightly caressed the iron piece, a chilly aura emerged, and faintly the howling of Underworld Soul Ghosts could be heard.
Indeed!
This person is a Warlock.
The iron piece can enhance the power of the Divine Soul, equivalent to a portable, simple Magic Altar, allowing Warlocks to cast spells without pinching seals or chanting curses.
However, this piece harbors a cold aura that is harmful to the body when worn for long periods, so Fang Zheng typically keeps it stored to avoid affecting his martial practice.
If he can advance to Martial Artist, his True Qi can serve as mana, making the iron piece unnecessary.
If the advancement fails...
With regressed cultivation, more body nourishment is needed, and carrying this item would be pointless. Better to trade it for some benefits.
"It's a good item."
The other party withdrew their hand and said slowly:
"However, this item is of no use to you; keeping it is a waste. How about I add thirty taels of silver in exchange for the Vein-Protecting Pill?"
Fang Zheng smiled without speaking, pulling out a Soul-Catching Talisman from his person:
"Drawn by myself."
?
The other party chuckled dryly:
"Unexpectedly, Young Master Fang is also versed in Magic!"
"Just know a thing or two." Fang Zheng said with modesty:
"Not fit for the high halls."
"Let's not beat around the bush." The other party took a deep breath, retrieved a pill bottle, placed it on the table, and said solemnly:
"How should we trade?"
"Well..." Fang Zheng thought for a moment, then asked:
"I hear there's a Magic called the Five Ghost Transport Technique. Brother, do you happen to know it? I'm quite interested in that Magic."
"Five Ghost Transport Technique?" The other party's eyes flickered:
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure." Fang Zheng nodded:
"The Vein-Breaking Pill and the Five Ghost Transport Technique for my Magical Artifact."
"Agreed!"
The other party clapped both hands:
"Deal!"
"Hold on." Fang Zheng raised his hand gently in a stopping gesture:
"I want to check the elixir first."
"That's only right."
This was expected; the other party naturally wouldn't refuse.
Moments later.
Fang Zheng walked out of the private room with a smile.
The Five Ghost Transport Technique is not particularly rare; many Warlocks know it, but the key to this Magic is how to raise the Five Ghosts. Without Ghosts, even possessing the Dharma Gate is useless.
In reality,
the methods for raising Ghosts are much more advanced than the Five Ghost Transport Technique.
That's why the other party agreed so readily.
Little did he know,
Fang Zheng carries a Five Ghosts' Pouch with the Five Ghosts already formed. Coupled with the Five Ghost Transport Technique, it can be mastered in a short time.
"Young Master."
Just as he was about to return to his seat, a scholarly middle-aged man blocked his path:
"My lady has invited you."
"Who is your lady?" Fang Zheng frowned:
"May I ask her name?"
"This..." The middle-aged man hesitated, seemingly reluctant to mention his lady's name, only saying three words:
"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."
