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Treasure Pavilion is the location of this Auction, and it is quite famous throughout Jiangzhou. There are countless treasures here; as long as you have money and strength, there is no treasure you cannot obtain. Holding the Auction here is truly fitting.
The Treasure Pavilion appears large from the outside, capable of accommodating thousands of people, and inside it is vast. It is said that some powerful experts have used spatial techniques to modify it, allowing for tens of thousands of people to participate in the Auction without any issue. Naturally, many people with status and influence have come to this Auction.
As a new day begins, people have already started arriving at the entrance. The Auction will start in an hour, and many are eager to enter. They hold red Auction invitations and are led by beautiful maidens into the Auction venue.
Among them, some invitations stand out; they are silver or gold. These are VIP cards, representing different statuses. The red invitations only signify eligibility to participate and are the lowest tier, allowing access only to the lowest Hall. Silver represents first-class VIP treatment, while gold signifies second-class VIP treatment, each having their own exclusive VIP rooms.
"Oh, Brother Luo, what a coincidence that you are here too." The speaker is Ren Pingsheng, who met Liu Liulin at Wanyao Mountain. He follows a few elders and has also come to attend the Auction.
"Brother Liu, it's good to see you!" Luo Sandao greeted him warmly upon seeing him. He had come along with his elders to experience this event and see if there were any suitable treasures available.
Most attendees at this Auction are sect-level powerhouses, with a few Supreme Experts who also have significant backgrounds, each accompanied by formidable Guards. Some have come with their elders just to broaden their horizons.
"By the way, Brother Luo, have there been any leads on the Life and Death Grass?" he leaned in and asked quietly.
"None. Perhaps the initial rumors were false; I haven't seen a trace of the Life and Death Grass."
"Do you think it might be in that person's hands? Otherwise, why did news of the Life and Death Grass disappear right after he left? Isn't that too coincidental?"
"It's hard to say. We all saw that he was chased away by the Black Fiend Tiger. Perhaps he didn't intend to leave at all. Besides, whether he survived is another question. Since there’s been no news about the Life and Death Grass, we shouldn't dwell on it anymore. Let's focus on this Auction! I wonder if there will be any suitable treasures for us." Luo Sandao quickly shifted the topic.
"Haha, there will definitely be plenty of treasures suitable for us. The real question is whether we can afford them," Liu Liulin chuckled.
"Indeed, this time there will surely be no shortage of treasures at the Auction, but with so many participants, it might not be so easy to acquire anything. Let's head in first!" The two chatted and laughed as they followed their elders into the Treasure Pavilion.
The outside was becoming increasingly lively, with more and more people arriving. Gradually, it started to get noisy.
“Jiangzhou City City Lord's Son has arrived, please come in!” An elderly man responsible for reception outside called out with a smile upon seeing the invitation. Immediately, a beautiful maid came out to lead them inside.
“Thank you, Elder,” said the Jiangzhou City City Lord's Son, who appeared to be a handsome young man with bright eyes and a graceful demeanor. He spoke politely, giving off no sense of arrogance.
“Not at all, Qiu Gongzi, please come in. I apologize for not being able to host you personally,” the elderly man replied courteously. This elder was the Grand Elder of the Treasure Pavilion and also a complete Zongji Jing expert, just one step away from being a King-Level Expert. He had quite a reputation in Jiangzhou City.
Watching the guests leave, the elder's expression returned to calm. The son of the city lord warranted such courtesy mainly because his Father was a true King-Level Expert, known for his formidable strength and influence. Respecting such powerful figures was only natural.
“Ha ha, so it’s Zhan Hall Master from One-Pin Hall. It seems you will make quite a splash at this Auction!” Just a few moments later, another group appeared, causing the elder's expression to change as he quickly approached them.
“Oh, it’s you, Chang Laogui, personally here to greet us. It seems the rumors are true! That item is indeed here,” said an elderly man with white hair and beard, particularly notable for his long eyebrows that hung down along his cheeks.
“The Heavenly Mechanism must not be leaked; you will know in due time. However, you certainly won’t be disappointed at this Auction. Be prepared!”
“Thank you! After the Auction, we shall celebrate with drinks,” replied the Zhan Hall Master, immediately brightening up upon hearing the strongly suggestive words. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he led his group inside.
“Ha ha, it seems many have received news this time. But the value of that item is indeed worth such efforts. It could be an opportunity to obtain the Heritage!” The elder murmured to himself with an enigmatic smile.
Ren Pingsheng had spent the night in cultivation and finally broke through at the last moment. By now, it was already bright outside. Despite not having slept all night, he felt no fatigue at all. Looking out at the bustling Jiangzhou City, he took a deep breath and felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation.
“My cultivation is now complete. Next comes the breakthrough in the Soul secret technique, and then I will become a sect-level expert; becoming a King-Level Expert won’t be far off.”
“Ren Brother, are you awake? I’m hungry.” There was a knocking sound at the door from his sect. Hearing this, Ren Pingsheng shook his head with a helpless smile and walked over to open the door.
Dressed in white, Yi Qingyi was peeking in from outside. Upon seeing Ren Pingsheng, she cheered and rushed inside, tugging at his clothes as she said, “Ren Brother, let’s go eat! I’ve been hungry for ages.”
"Hey, you little foodie, why are you hungry every day?" He rubbed her small head and said with a smile. However, seeing her silly grin made him feel cheerful.
"Alright, then I'll take you to eat something delicious and then to a fun place." After saying that, Ren Pingsheng took her downstairs. Once she was full and satisfied, they slowly headed towards the Treasure Pavilion. At this time, many people were walking in the same direction as him, some of them flaunting their invitations by waving them in their hands.
Outside the Treasure Pavilion, many people were holding invitations, waiting to enter. Ren Pingsheng and Yi Qingyi also stood in line at the back. The people in front were moving slowly, and it was almost their turn.
"Ren Brother, we don’t have such an invitation. Can we really go in?" Yi Qingyi asked with a puzzled expression.
"Don't worry, we can get in. There are many good things inside," Ren Pingsheng said with a light smile.
"Hah, you little brat without an invitation are actually queuing here. Aren't you wasting my time? Hurry up and scram!" At that moment, a few martial artists behind Ren Pingsheng overheard Yi Qingyi's words and immediately shouted.
"Oh, whether we can go in or not doesn't seem to be up to you," Ren Pingsheng said calmly while glancing at him.
"You brat, what did you say? Do you know who I am? Be careful or you might lose your life." The martial artist behind him shouted arrogantly, immediately attracting the attention of many people. He then smugly added, "Look, this is a silver invitation. Do you know what that represents?"
"What’s all this noise about?" An old man walked over; he turned out to be a sect-level expert, and the scene immediately quieted down.
"Um, Elder, I am the Young Master of Fengyang Sect. This kid doesn’t have an invitation but is still queuing here. I’m worried he has ulterior motives, so I got a bit agitated just now." Unexpectedly, this arrogant martial artist turned out to be someone of status. The Fengyang Sect was a fourth-tier force, and its Vice Master was also a strong figure on the verge of reaching King-Level. So generally, people were reluctant to offend them.
"Is what he said true? If you really don’t have an invitation, then hurry up and leave!" The Elder turned to Ren Pingsheng and said expressionlessly.
"I indeed don’t have an invitation, but not having one doesn’t necessarily mean I can’t go in!" Ren Pingsheng gently squeezed Yi Qingyi's hand tightly and smiled as he spoke.
"Nonsense! How can you go in without an invitation? Leave quickly or don’t blame me for being rude."
"Hehe, Elder, please don’t be angry. I see this brother isn’t doing it on purpose; maybe it’s his first time here and he’s not familiar with the rules. Brother, my name is Ning Feng. If you don’t mind, how about coming in with me? But my invitation can only bring one person." A young gentleman approached with a friendly demeanor while an old man followed behind him; it was unclear whether he was a guard or an elder.
"Thank you, Young Master Ning, but there's no need to trouble yourself. My name is Ren Pingsheng, and I will remember this favor." Ren Pingsheng glanced at him; his eyes were clear and deep, instantly creating a good impression.
"Elder, although I do not have an invitation, I wonder if this token would suffice." He then flipped his hand and took out a golden token.
"A token?" The elder frowned slightly, feeling it was somewhat familiar, and casually accepted it. The token was entirely golden, with a crescent moon on the front and the words "Baoyue Merchant Guild" engraved on the back.
"This is... a Golden VIP Token? Forgive my old eyes; please enter, Young Master. I will guide you." He clasped his hands in a somewhat flustered manner. He recognized the token; it was the VIP token of the Baoyue Merchant Guild, which was divided into five levels: Black Iron Token, Bronze Token, Silver Token, Golden Token, and Diamond Token.
This golden token represented a four-star VIP status, allowing one to enjoy a 40% discount on purchasing techniques and treasures from the Baoyue Merchant Guild. This was universally applicable across the continent. As long as there was a Baoyue Merchant Guild location, it would never expire. Additionally, this token allowed participation in any auction held by the Baoyue Merchant Guild.
It should be noted that over the years, he had only seen a Golden Token twice. In the Southern Region, there were rarely more than ten of these tokens available. This was why he felt flustered; every person who possessed this token was among the top tier in the Southern Region—truly influential individuals.
"Hehe, Young Master Ning, I will take my leave first." Ren Pingsheng cupped his hands and said with a smile.
"Haha, it seems Young Master Ning is worrying for nothing. If there's an opportunity, I'll treat Brother Ren to a drink." Ning Feng's eyes lit up as he immediately realized that Ren Pingsheng likely had an extraordinary background.
Ren Pingsheng nodded and followed the elder into another VIP passageway that only a select few could access.
"Qingyi, stop messing around!" Looking at Yi Qingyi making faces at that Young Master Fengyang, he smiled and patted her head, pulling her over.
"Brother Ren, he's a big bad guy!" Yi Qingyi muttered indignantly.
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