Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 37: Cloud Sea Pavilion Auction

Qiu Shunyi approached Chu Ning after seeing him.

"Chu Ning, you said yesterday to invite more people for fun, so I asked a few more folks.

Who knew, when I asked, it turned out everyone hadn’t been to the market for a while, so we ended up with more people."

Chu Ning looked at the small group of nearly twenty people, thinking to himself, this is more than just a few.

In the Spirit Plant Room, there are only about thirty new disciples, and more than half are here.

However, Chu Ning was secretly pleased, the more people the better, more people means more safety.

"No problem, the more the merrier."

Chu Ning said with a smile, while Qiu Shunyi’s expression became even more awkward.

"I just heard from others that Yuan Guang is coming too."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning couldn’t be happier, that’s great, with someone leading, he can stay low-key.

If anything happens, it won’t be on him.

As for Yuan Guang seemingly not getting along with him, Chu Ning didn’t care at all.

After all, he had already advanced to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, while the other was only at the Third Layer, no reason for arrogance.

"No problem, we’re all fellow sect brothers, there’s no grudge." Chu Ning said, patting Qiu Shunyi’s shoulder.

Qiu Shunyi thought Chu Ning was comforting him and quickly led him over when he saw a sect elder arriving with a spiritual boat.

"There are too many of us for one trip, let’s go first."

Chu Ning agreed and thought it was good to go to the market early for more browsing, especially since he was returning with everyone this time.

Nearly ten people boarded the spiritual boat, along with Chu Ning and Qiu Shunyi, and Lv Xingyuan who had been to the market before, and several other cultivators.

However, the other members didn’t seem too happy about leaving first.

Chu Ning guessed their thoughts, likely wanting to wait for Yuan Guang.

This disciple who entered the Third Layer of Qi Refining "at the same time" as him, had already become the leading figure among the new Spirit Plant Room disciples.

Not long after Chu Ning and the others left, Yuan Guang finally arrived.

As soon as he appeared, several people voluntarily surrounded him, talking all at once:

"Senior Brother Yuan, you’re just arriving. You didn’t see, as soon as Chu Ning heard you were coming, he quickly left."

"He must be too embarrassed to face Senior Brother Yuan. Last season he dared to plant Ink Spirit Bamboo; if he hadn’t planted Spirit Rice, he might have gone hungry this month.

Unlike Senior Brother Yuan, who has started to acquire various cultivation resources."

...

Yuan Guang forced a smile on his face, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Ever since Zhuang Yunde told him that Chu Ning’s spell cultivation was much better than his, and that he had been recommended as an art student, Yuan Guang tried to avoid meeting Chu Ning.

Luckily, Chu Ning kept a low profile and rarely showed up, so their encounters were scarce.

He hadn’t expected that Chu Ning would be going to the market today as well.

However, upon hearing that Chu Ning had already left, he sighed with relief.

With another smile, Yuan Guang spoke:

"We’re all fellow sect brothers, let’s not talk about this behind his back. Chu... Senior Brother’s Ink Spirit Bamboo might be doing quite well."

"Senior Brother Yuan is really magnanimous."

"Indeed, Senior Brother Yuan is modest, calling him senior brother."

Amidst the flattering voices surrounding him, Yuan Guang’s expression became even more unnatural.

Fortunately, another sect elder arrived with a spiritual boat.

The crowd dispersed, knowing they wouldn’t dare discuss these matters at the elder’s spiritual boat.

Meanwhile, Chu Ning was unaware of everything that happened after he left.

He didn’t even know Yuan Guang had heard from Zhuang Yunde about him being recommended as an art student.

Once the group entered the market, they gradually dispersed, while Chu Ning continued to stick with Qiu Shunyi.

"Chu Ning, after a season of planting, everyone’s starting to earn some money. When they went out before, they all bought some stuff. Are you buying anything?"

Qiu Shunyi first asked Chu Ning.

Chu Ning nodded, "I need to buy some talisman paper for someone."

Qiu Shunyi didn’t think much of it, assuming Chu Ning was asked to buy something by a senior brother living nearby and immediately said:

"Then go to Cloud Sea Pavilion. The stuff cultivators commonly use is most complete there, and the quality is the best."

"Alright, speaking of which, I haven’t been to Cloud Sea Pavilion before." Chu Ning said, and they continued walking deeper into the market.

Along the way, Chu Ning spotted familiar tasks he had done before.

But with his pockets now filled with dozens of Spirit Stones, he really wasn’t interested in things worth only a few broken spirits.

Unless there was a task like Old Man Sun’s, which could earn ten or twenty Spirit Stones, that’s different.

However, to avoid being recognized by him and having him accidentally reveal something, Chu Ning decided not to check it out.

Luckily, Old Man Sun’s shop was a bit off the beaten path, so unless you deliberately headed that way, you wouldn’t pass by.

The few of them leisurely strolled toward Cloud Sea Pavilion, unexpectedly finding more people not only in the market but heading toward the market center.

Seeing these unfamiliar scenes, Chu Ning asked Qiu Shunyi, "Shunyi, why are there so many people today, feels a bit unusual."

"Today is the bi-monthly auction day at Cloud Sea Pavilion." Qiu Shunyi explained matter-of-factly.

"Isn’t this why you invited me to the market today, to catch some excitement?"

Chu Ning finally realized, thinking about how he assumed Qiu Shunyi had a strong influence to gather so many people.

Turns out everyone just wanted to join in the fun.

Seeing Chu Ning completely unaware, Qiu Shunyi began explaining.

Cloud Sea Pavilion holds a public auction day every two months, showcasing some fine merchandise.

Although prices are higher due to bidding, these items aren’t usually available for sale.

So, every time, many cultivators come specially for this.

Including some Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.

To enhance its prestige, Cloud Sea Pavilion offers private rooms for capable buyers, while the auction remains open to the public.

Thus, many low-tier cultivators come to broaden their horizons.

According to Qiu Shunyi, he has already attended twice.

After listening, Chu Ning got a general idea of the situation.

Meanwhile, they finally reached Cloud Sea Pavilion.

Upon entering, they saw a large hall capable of holding two to three thousand people, laid out in rows of seats like a staircase.

The seats near the front were already filled, with Chu Ning estimating around four to five hundred people.

"So many people today, we have a bit of time before the auction starts, we can sit a bit closer." Qiu Shunyi eagerly suggested.

He then turned his head and asked, "Chu Ning, should we buy talisman paper first?"

Chu Ning glanced at the crowded counter and the cultivators occasionally heading upstairs, shook his head, and said:

"I can buy talisman paper anytime, let’s watch the auction first."

In a place with so many cultivators, buying things didn’t make him feel secure.

Chu Ning made up his mind to look for a small shop outside to purchase some later.

Since he was already here, he might as well watch the auction and broaden his horizons.