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“Ren Brother, what is this? Is it delicious?” Upon entering Jiangzhou City, Ren Pingsheng was momentarily stunned before regaining his composure. He had to admit that the prosperity of a first-tier city was truly unimaginable.
It should be noted that the Nanyun City and Great Chu Imperial City he had seen before were both said to be just a step away from a first-tier city. Aside from lacking in population and area, they were not far off in other aspects. However, looking at it now, there was still a significant gap, both in depth and prosperity; they were truly incomparable.
Ren Pingsheng calmed down, but Yi Qingyi was getting excited. Like a child entering the city, her eyes darted around, wanting to see this and taste that. Ren Pingsheng could only helplessly accompany her as they wandered around Jiangzhou City, buying whatever she liked, with plenty of food and entertainment.
“Ah! Ren Brother, does this mask look good on me?” She twirled in front of Ren Pingsheng wearing a small clown mask. Initially, she wanted to scare him, but Ren Pingsheng remained unfazed and turned to pay for it instead.
“Not bad, it suits you well. But you can't wear it at night; it might scare people,” he finally turned his face and said with a smile, then followed the bouncing Yi Qingyi as they headed to another place. At that moment, he truly believed that this was probably her first time out; she seemed to have never seen anything before and was curious about everything.
They wandered for an unknown amount of time until it got late. Ren Pingsheng finally stopped. “That's enough for today; let's find a place to stay. We can continue exploring tomorrow.”
“Okay, but you have to remember that there are still many places I haven't been to yet. There are so many delicious things I haven't tried!” Yi Qingyi looked reluctant to leave, which made Ren Pingsheng chuckle.
“If we keep this up, you'll really turn into a little chubby one without paying attention to your image.”
“Ah, no way!” She immediately jumped up and hurriedly looked down at herself. It was strange; after eating so much that day, there was no sign of it at all. He really didn't know what her stomach was made of.
“That's mean, Ren Brother, you're lying to me.” She pouted her lips, looking quite unhappy.
“Haha, alright, let's go.” Ren Pingsheng shook his head, feeling helpless towards her. It felt like he was taking care of a little girl who hadn't grown up yet.
After resting for a night, the next morning, Ren Pingsheng was once again dragged out by her. He really couldn't understand how she didn't feel tired after all the traveling these days. They had spent an entire day wandering yesterday, yet she still seemed so energetic.
“Haha, Wang Brother! Are you also here for the auction in three days?” In a restaurant in Jiangzhou, while Ren Pingsheng was having a meal with Yi Qingyi, he suddenly overheard two martial artists talking from afar.
“Haha, yes! The Jiangzhou auction happens every three years, and we just happened to catch this one. I heard this auction will have countless treasures. There are also many precious spirit herbs and martial arts techniques that would be very useful for both of us,” another martial artist said excitedly.
“It seems you got an invitation card, Wang Brother. You should know that this auction is organized by the Baoyue Merchant Guild. If you're not someone of status, it's unlikely you could even get an invitation,” said the first martial artist.
“Haha, I still have some connections; I do have an invitation in hand this time. This is also thanks to the favor shown by Senior Li from the Iron Fist Sect,” the martial artist said proudly.
“Senior Li? Could it be the legendary Li Yi, who is said to be just one step away from becoming a king-level expert?” The other martial artist exclaimed in surprise.
“Indeed, it's Senior Li Yi. His strength is now unfathomable; it's not something we can discuss casually. Come on, let's drink!”
Ren Pingsheng looked at the wine in his cup, but his mind was occupied with thoughts of the auction. He had heard about auctions before, but he had never attended one. This time, he wanted to see what it was all about. It wasn't that he was particularly interested in the techniques or anything like that; he was more curious to see if there were any spiritual herbs he needed, such as Life and Death Grass and Yin-Yang Fruit, both of which were essential for him.
Although the chances were slim, he didn't want to give up. Since he was preparing to train in the Southern Region, it made sense to keep an eye out for these items. Such rare treasures wouldn't just come running to him.
Additionally, he wanted to purchase some spiritual herbs to try brewing wine using the secret techniques he had obtained earlier. He was no longer the inexperienced youth he once was; over the years, he had developed a fondness for fine wine. After tasting Yunxi Wine, he found it hard to enjoy lesser wines. The wine he was currently drinking felt quite ordinary.
In fact, he now possessed five brewing recipes, two of which were comparable to Yunxi Wine and were not difficult to brew. However, the other three required materials that were hard to find, especially those from king-level beasts. In the past, this would have been a problem for him, but after obtaining hundreds of king-level beast corpses in the Sword King Tomb, it was no longer an issue. With the most challenging materials resolved, he began to think about those three unheard-of fine wines.
"This Baoyue Merchant Guild sounds familiar," Ren Pingsheng muttered as he furrowed his brow in thought before flipping his hand to reveal a golden token. It was a token given to him by Xin Yue'er as a token of gratitude when they were in Nanyun Forest.
"I always thought this Baoyue Merchant Guild was just one of the three major merchant guilds in Snow State, but it seems it's not that simple. Since it can appear in this Southern Region, it likely has a presence beyond just Snow State's three major merchant guilds. These powerful forces are indeed well-hidden," he reflected with a hint of nostalgia.
"Kid, let me tell you the truth: this Baoyue Merchant Guild is no ordinary organization; it's a colossal entity. It existed back in my day. Its influence spans all four regions, including the Central Domain, so it's best not to offend them," the Demon Emperor suddenly interjected.
"Really?" Ren Pingsheng was taken aback. A business that operated across five regions was undoubtedly a massive force. Even a regional overlord would think twice before provoking them.
"Haha, the waters of this continent run deep; you'll understand in due time. Since this auction is organized by Baoyue Merchant Guild, there will likely be many good items available for you to check out."
"I definitely want to go; I just wonder if this token will be useful. Without an invitation, I might not be able to attend," he said hesitantly.
"Well, you can only try. I had little contact with such colossal entities back in my day, so I'm not too sure," the Demon Emperor replied with some resignation. He wasn't omniscient and couldn't know everything.
"Then there's nothing else I can do!" Ren Pingsheng nodded and put away the token. He glanced at Yi Qingyi, who was happily eating her meal and shook his head helplessly. He couldn't fathom how a girl could eat so much while still looking slender and having an excellent figure.
"Qingyi, how about I take you somewhere nice in a couple of days?" Ren Pingsheng asked with a smile after she finished eating.
"Where? Where are we going?" Yi Qingyi asked eagerly.
"To an auction; it's not only lively there but also has many good things."
"What kind of place is that? Why haven't I heard of it before?" she tilted her head in confusion.
"Haha, you'll know once you go there. Alright, let's go!" Ren Pingsheng laughed as he paid the bill and led her out without caring about the curious gazes from other martial artists.
Jiangzhou City was already bustling with activity, and with the upcoming triannual auction approaching, there were even more people than usual passing through—mostly martial artists. Their cultivation levels were impressive; at least they were all Warriors Realm practitioners. Many had formidable guards accompanying them—individuals of considerable status.
"Young master, we've arrived; this is Jiangzhou City," an elder said softly to the carriage inside as their group came to a stop outside the city.
"Are we there yet? The auction starts tomorrow, and it seems the timing is just right." The voice from inside the carriage was warm and gentle. If Ren Pingsheng were here, he would immediately recognize it as that of Mei Xinyuan, the son of the lord of Yuzhou City whom he had encountered before.
"By the way, is there any news from Elder Song and Elder He?" The voice from inside the carriage continued.
"Oh, not yet. However, some traces have been found; I'm afraid they might be in serious trouble!"
"I see. Never mind, let's head into the city first! There are important matters to attend to this time, and we can't afford any delays." Mei Xinyuan inside the carriage frowned slightly but decided to set that aside for now. He naturally knew what they had gone to do, and with no news for such a long time, it was likely that something had indeed gone wrong. At this moment, he also thought of Ren Pingsheng.
There were many like them who had come from afar to participate in the auction; representatives from various major forces were present. This could be said to be the largest auction in Jiangzhou, with countless rare treasures and unique items on display. Various martial arts techniques and skills were eye-catching. No force wanted to miss such an opportunity, especially with a great calamity approaching; these major forces were even more restless.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was nightfall. Ren Pingsheng sat alone in his room, practicing his cultivation. He had been quite busy lately and had fallen behind in his training. Now he was at the High-Level Sovereign stage, just one step away from perfection; perhaps he would break through tonight.
The Gathering Spirit Array was continuously rotating, rapidly absorbing True Qi. The Six-Colored Cyclone in Ren Pingsheng's Dantian spun faster and faster, with a trace of Demonic Energy within it. True Qi was abundant in the Tianlan Continent, while Demonic Energy was somewhat less common. Ren Pingsheng could absorb it because he already had Demonic Energy within him.
True Qi and Demonic Energy flowed into the True Qi pool and Demonic Energy pool below under the refinement of the Six-Colored Cyclone, without any interference between them.
Three hours later, dawn was breaking, and the sky gradually brightened. At this time, Ren Pingsheng remained motionless, his aura growing stronger.
Finally, after a night of accumulation, it seemed to reach its peak. The Six-Colored Cyclone in his Dantian suddenly shook violently, then all the True Qi was swept away. The True Qi pool below finally filled up, and his cultivation broke through that final barrier, reaching the Perfected Respect Level. The Demonic Energy beside him still needed a little more time to break through as well, but it wouldn't be difficult with some effort.
At this moment, the sky was fully brightened, and Jiangzhou City lifted its veil of silence, bustling once again. The triannual auction of Jiangzhou City would officially begin today.
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