Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race-Chapter 433 - 341 Auctions and Treasure Hunting (none today)_1
A day passed quickly, and a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in, hovering in front of Shen Long.
Shen Long opened his eyes, flicked his fingers, and a beam of red light shot out, hitting the Sound Transmission Talisman. The talisman self-ignited, and Xu Xin’s voice rang out, "Taoist Friend Shen, this is Xu Xin. We have met before. I have something to discuss with you."
"Xu Xin!"
Shen Long’s brow furrowed. He had little to do with Xu Xin, so why would Xu Xin come to him?
After some thought, he figured it must have something to do with Chu Buyu.
He stood up and walked out, opening the courtyard door to see Xu Xin standing at the entrance.
"Taoist Friend Xu, please come in."
Shen Long smiled faintly, invited Xu Xin in, and closed the courtyard door.
"Taoist Friend Shen, if I may be so bold to ask, did you request Junior Sister Chu to refine an artifact?"
Xu Xin said politely.
"I asked Fairy Chu to help refine an artifact with a top-grade elixir. Is there something wrong with that?"
Shen Long asked.
"Not at all. Oh, by the way, the Barbarian Tribe has issued a wanted notice for Junior Sister Chu and a male cultivator. That male cultivator wouldn’t happen to be Taoist Friend Shen, would it?"
Xu Xin cut to the chase, his gaze fixed on Shen Long.
"If I say it isn’t, would Taoist Friend Xu believe me?"
Shen Long said with a smile that was not quite a smile.
"I believe."
Xu Xin nodded, his expression turned serious, and he asked, "Taoist Friend Shen, could you tell me what your relationship with Junior Sister Chu is?"
"Friends. I asked her to help with artifact refining, and she asked me to help with alchemy."
Shen Long said.
"Just friends?"
Xu Xin frowned, somewhat incredulously.
"What else? Taoist Friend Xu, what kind of relationship do you hope we have?"
Shen Long spread his hands.
"I mean no offense, Taoist Friend Shen. I’ve known Junior Sister Chu since the Qi Refinement realm. She rarely helps others refine artifacts willingly, and that she would help you intrigued me, hence the question."
Xu Xin explained.
"Any other questions, Taoist Friend Xu?"
Shen Long inquired.
"No more, make yourself at home!"
Xu Xin turned to leave.
"Wait, Taoist Friend Xu. Did you come to me just to ask about my relationship with Fairy Chu?"
Shen Long expressed his doubt.
He had assumed Xu Xin would speak harshly, threatening him not to associate with Chu Buyu.
"What else? As you are friends with Junior Sister Chu, it’s normal for you to associate. To be honest, Taoist Friend Shen, I fancy Junior Sister Chu, and no matter what your intentions are towards her, I’m willing to compete with you fairly."
Xu Xin confidently said.
"Taoist Friend Xu, you’re mistaken. I didn’t say I wanted to compete with you."
Shen Long clarified.
"A fair lady is a gentleman’s good match. Whether you compete or not is up to you, but I won’t lose to you."
Xu Xin said earnestly.
Shen Long was speechless for a moment; Xu Xin was just like Ye Hongyao, very confident in himself.
"Alright, I won’t bother you any longer. In half an hour, the auction will start. If you wish to attend, don’t miss it."
Having said that, Xu Xin took his leave.
Shen Long left his lodging and came to the entrance of the Star Moon Temple, where a long line of high-level cultivators were entering the venue.
Not long after, Shen Long reached the entrance.
"Senior Shen, Master Aunt Chu has informed us about you, please follow me."
A guard said politely, leading Shen Long in personally.
Soon, Shen Long followed the guard to the front row of the venue, pointing to a spot and saying, "Senior Shen, this is the seat Master Aunt Chu has arranged for you. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."
Shen Long nodded, dismissing the guard.
Golden Crow True Monarch and several other Nascent Soul cultivators sat in the row behind, close to Shen Long.
"Taoist Friend Shen, you and Fairy Chu must be quite close! She personally sent someone to arrange a seat for you."
Golden Crow True Monarch teased with a smile.
Shen Long smiled indifferently, chatting with Golden Crow True Monarch and the others.
After the time taken to drink a cup of tea had passed, along with a loud chime of a bell, the doors were closed.
Shen Lin flew to the center of the circular stage in the middle of the venue, cupping his fists and saying, "I will preside over this auction, just like last time. The highest bidder wins. Let’s start the bidding."
He produced a small umbrella that sparkled with golden light, saying, "A defensive Dharma Treasure, the Golden Light Umbrella. Starting bid is 300,000 Spirit Stones, each increment must be no less than 50,000 stones."
"300,000!"
"350,000!"
"400,000!"
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Shen Long naturally had no interest and closed his eyes to rest.
Shen Lin introduced item after item; Dharma Treasures, elixirs, talismans, formations, Demon Cores, Spirit Wood, Spiritual Wine, etc., each fetching a high price.
Half an hour later, Shen Lin spoke up, "A jar of fourth-grade Mind Nourishing Brew, a Spiritual Wine that can strengthen Divine Sense, in exchange for the shell of a Thunder Attribute fourth-grade Spirit Turtle."
As soon as the words fell, Shen Long opened his eyes and flew to the circular stage, transmitting a message to Shen Lin. Several Nascent Soul cultivators flew to the stage and presented their items for Shen Lin to inspect.
Shen Lin contacted the owner through a Messaging Plate, and eventually made the exchange with Shen Long.
Shen Long put away the Mind Nourishing Brew and returned to his seat.
Shen Lin took out fourth-stage elixirs, complete sets of Dharma Treasures, and fourth-stage formations, some to be auctioned off with Spirit Stones, others to be exchanged for goods.
"The Spiritual Treasure, Xuan Water Spear, personally refined by Master Aunt Chu, is to be exchanged for materials suitable for artifact refining of the same value."
Shen Lin took out a short halberd that flickered with blue light and said aloud.
This was a Spiritual Treasure refined by Chu Buyu, which she offered in exchange for materials to refine other Spiritual Treasures. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Several Nascent Soul Cultivators flew up to the circular stage, presenting their items for Shen Lin to inspect, and in the end, it was the nine-year-old hermit who exchanged for this treasure.
Shen Long was somewhat surprised, the nine-year-old hermit had plenty of good items on him, having previously exchanged for a fourth-stage Puppet Beast at a gathering and now another Spiritual Treasure. Where did he get so many good items?
"A Demon Core of a fourth-stage early Water Flood Dragon, to exchange for a Miracle Elixir or Spiritual Wine that strengthens the Divine Soul."
In Shen Lin’s hand was a blue jade box containing a blue Demon Core.
"A Demon Core of a fourth-stage Water Flood Dragon! Now that’s rare."
Golden Crow True Monarch remarked.
Interested, Shen Long made his way to the circular stage and handed a golden jade box to Shen Lin.
Several Nascent Soul Cultivators were eager to exchange for the Demon Core, each approaching the stage, showing their items for Shen Lin to examine.
After communicating with the owner via the Messaging Plate, Shen Lin eventually made the exchange with Shen Long.
"A Heavenly Demon Talisman, containing the Spirit Soul of a fourth-stage early Water Flood Dragon – by utilizing this talisman, a Cultivator can transform into a Water Flood Dragon of the same stage to battle foes. In exchange, a Miracle Elixir that prolongs life is sought."
Shen Lin held a talisman that emitted dazzling blue light and announced loudly.
The blue talisman shimmered with an image of a mini Flood Dragon and emitted astonishing spiritual energy fluctuations.
"The Heavenly Demon Talisman!"
Shen Long became interested. He knew that only fourth-grade Talisman Crafters from the Heaven Rune Sect of the Southern Border Cultivation World could refine such Heavenly Demon Talismans, which were extremely precious.
Impressive skills to obtain the Spirit Soul of a fourth-stage Flood Dragon!
Many sought the talisman, showing Shen Lin their items. They did not necessarily have Miracle Elixirs to prolong life, hoping to trade with other possessions instead.
The Heavenly Demon Talisman eventually ended up in Su Shanhe’s hands. Apart from Shen Lin, no one knew what Su Shanhe traded for the talisman.
"This auction is now concluded, and next time we will prepare even richer goods."
Shen Lin announced the end of the auction and the Cultivators gradually left.
Shen Long had not gone far from the auction venue when he heard Xu Mo’s voice beside his ear, "Taoist Friend Shen, please wait."
Shen Long stopped in his tracks and turned around to see Xu Mo and Golden Crow True Monarch approaching.
"Taoist Friend Shen, we have a matter to discuss with you. May we have a word in private?"
Xu Mo asked politely.
Shen Long nodded and led them to his residence.
With a flick of his sleeve, Xu Mo released a golden sphere the size of a pigeon’s egg, which shot out and, upon his spell’s command, burst into blinding gold light, forming into a thick golden light screen that enveloped the three of them.
"Taoist Friend Xu, please speak your mind!"
Shen Long said.
He was also curious about what matter Xu Mo regarded with such importance.
"Taoist Friend Shen, to be frank, we wish to invite you to help break a ban. We have discovered a site which we suspect to be the ruins of a major sect, with possible rare Spiritual Medicines and Spirit Fruits inside. Are you interested?"
Xu Mo spoke solemnly.
"Ruins of a major sect? Taoist Friend Xu, you and Taoist Friend Qin are both at the Nascent Soul middle stage, and you can’t break the restriction? You require my assistance?"
Shen Long voiced his doubt.
"Taoist Friend Shen, the entrance is guarded by one of the ten ancient bans, the Qinglian Divine Ban, which can only be broken by Divine Sense Attacks. This was one of the reasons I sparred Divine Sense with you before,"
Xu Mo explained.
"Not to keep anything from Taoist Friend Shen, we originally planned to go with several friends to break the ban; however, they have suddenly gone missing, and we cannot reach them. Fearing a leak, we decided to invite you to join us,"
Golden Crow True Monarch added.
"The Qinglian Divine Ban! One of the ten ancient bans!"
Shen Long raised his eyebrows and pondered with a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Taoist Friends Xu and Qin, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but how can I be sure what you’re saying is true?"
Shen Long challenged.
What if it was a trap, given his reputation as an Alchemist?
"I am willing to swear by the Heart Demon Oath that there is not a single word of falsehood. Should I lie, may my cultivation regress and meet a terrible fate,"
Xu Mo immediately swore by the Heart Demon Oath with great seriousness.
"Taoist Friend Shen, our words are true. If we delay for too long, the place might be discovered by others,"
Golden Crow True Monarch said earnestly.
"If you want me to go, it’s possible, but I’ll need to make some preparations. How about we meet at the marketplace exit after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea?"
Shen Long suggested.
"Taoist Friend Shen, you won’t notify anyone else, will you?"
Xu Mo asked, frowning.
"Rest assured, Taoist Friend Xu, I will not do that. But I must make my preparations,"
Shen Long replied.
"Alright then! We’ll wait for you at the marketplace exit,"
Xu Mo agreed, and with a motion of his hand, the golden screen dissipated back into a golden sphere, returned to his hand.
After they left Shen Long’s residence, Shen Long walked into the Practice Room.
He entered the Myriad Beasts Tower and stored the Gold-Winged Windrocs and others in the Spirit Beast Bracelet, then exited and sat calmly for half the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before he left.
Shen Long arrived at the marketplace exit and met up with Xu Mo and Golden Crow True Monarch, and the three of them left the marketplace together.
