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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, ten days have passed.
This morning, a black figure with a pair of enormous wings flew outside Mist City. After a brief pause, this person appeared at the Jingcheng Auction's estate. The individual was Xu Feng, who had hurried over from the Beast Wasteland.
The Super Sixth Level Yuan Spirit Pill proved to be powerful. Xu Feng practiced diligently for seven consecutive sessions, focusing on Fire Element One Star. He consumed thirty pills, pushing the fourth layer of Dragon's Fury to its peak, just half a step away from the fifth layer. Consequently, his realm level also reached the pinnacle of Early Stage of Golden Core, with an upgrade to the mid-stage imminent.
Xu Feng now emphasized internal cultivation in his Flat Blade series of Cultivation Methods. For cultivators above the Golden Core stage, those Combat Techniques were nearly useless—mere flashy moves without substance. Dragon's Fury and the later Weak Water Three Thousand were both Intermediate quality Cultivation Methods that theoretically could be cultivated to Late Stage of Golden Core. However, like many exaggeratedly functional Cultivation Methods, very few could genuinely reach Late Stage of Golden Core through these methods.
Fortunately, Xu Feng had enough pills for replenishment, making his cultivation far beyond that of ordinary individuals.
Today was the day of the Jingcheng Auction. A dozen auctioneers were bustling about in the venue, and business was thriving.
Upon entering the backstage area, a cultivator from the Auction House recognized Xu Feng and greeted him warmly, leading him to the reception room. Immediately, upon receiving the news, Yu Qingmu set aside his tasks and hurried to welcome Xu Feng.
Yu Qingmu exchanged a few pleasantries and said, "Xu Daoyou truly keeps his word. We won't chat much longer; Shen Gongzi knows you are coming today and is already waiting inside."
Seeing Yu Qingmu's urgency, Xu Feng replied, "Then please inform him."
The two quickly made their way to the fourth reception room, which had been reserved by Shen Gongzi early on. The interior had been arranged according to Shen Gongzi's specifications, serving as his private lounge.
As expected, Shen Gongzi was seated inside, leisurely sipping tea while A Si stood quietly beside him; however, Qin Mingyue was nowhere to be seen.
"Senior," Xu Feng greeted respectfully.
Shen Gongzi smiled and said, "Please sit; let me serve you some tea."
A Si fetched a chair for Xu Feng to sit down and poured a cup of clear tea from Shen Gongzi's table into Xu Feng's hands.
"Thank you, Senior; I am truly honored," Xu Feng quickly expressed his gratitude as he stood up. It felt overwhelming for him to have a Late Stage of Nascent Soul cultivator serving him tea.
Yu Qingmu showed a hint of envy and tactfully took her leave.
Just after Yu Qingmu left, there was a knock at the door. This was Shen Gongzi's private space, and ordinary people would have been stopped by the guards outside, unable to reach here. The person knocking must be someone familiar.
Shen Gongzi smiled and said, "Qin Louzhu, please come in."
A person quickly walked in, the purple robe fluttering; it was Qin Mingyue.
Shen Gongzi invited Qin Mingyue to sit down at the table and personally poured tea for her, saying, "Qin Louzhu believed me when I said Xu Youjin would come, but you didn't believe it."
Qin Mingyue wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "Shen Gongzi has a discerning eye; I greatly admire you. Today must be a happy day for Shen Gongzi, how could I miss such a good occasion?"
Xu Feng was surprised. Qiu Xiuqi had mentioned that a hundred years ago at the Fragrance Pill Dao Conference, Qin Mingyue had won first place and was a leading figure in the Fragrance Pill Dao. This person was elusive and hard to find; he didn't expect to see her here.
The tea in the cup radiated spiritual energy, clearly something extraordinary.
Shen Gongzi smiled and said, "Whether it's a good day or not is not for me to decide." He then looked at Xu Feng with a smile.
Xu Feng hurriedly said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior. I will not disgrace my mission." He then took out a jade box containing Tear Vine. In front of these experts, he needed to be modest; besides, they treated him well.
Shen Gongzi couldn't hide his joy and nodded, saying, "Good! You've worked hard." Qin Mingyue also showed an expression of surprise.
A Si took the jade box and carefully handed it to Shen Gongzi.
Shen Gongzi opened the jade box and held the Tear Vine in his hand, examining it closely while nodding repeatedly, saying "Good, good, good!" three times in succession.
After observing for two full minutes, Shen Gongzi finally handed the Tear Vine to the equally eager Qin Mingyue. They sat at the same table; Qin Mingyue had already seen it clearly earlier. At this moment, as she took it into her hands, she couldn't help but feel excited. This section of Tear Vine was initially in her possession, but despite all her efforts, she could only keep it alive without being able to make it regenerate.
The two green nodes on the Tear Vine were eager to sprout, full of vitality. The bottom of the vine's skin had split open, revealing three needle-like points that were roots about to grow.
Qin Mingyue watched for a full three minutes before reluctantly handing the Tear Vine over to Shen Gongzi. During those three minutes, Qin Mingyue's expression changed repeatedly—from initial surprise to confusion, then to a sense of realization, followed by a feeling of loss, and finally returning to calmness when she returned the Tear Vine.
Shen Gongzi observed Qin Mingyue's transformations but did not inquire further. He looked at Xu Feng and said, "You have indeed not disappointed me. With your assistance, I, Shen, will ensure you do not suffer any losses. Feel free to state any requests you may have."
Xu Feng replied, "I am already satisfied with the five million spirit stones I received from you, senior. I do not dare to make any further demands. My master has no intention of entering the world; I hope you can grant him a peaceful existence." This response had been carefully prepared in advance, as he feared that too many questions from Shen Gongzi would expose him. If anyone discovered that he possessed the Blue and White Porcelain, his death would be imminent.
In the realm of Xian Dao, there are many experts who have transcended worldly desires, living in seclusion and finding joy in solitude. Qin Mingyue is one such person; her alchemical skills are exceptional, yet she rarely makes an appearance. She has built a Mingyue Tower overseas, where she enjoys her carefree life, and her whereabouts are often elusive.
It is understandable that Xu Feng's master wishes to remain unknown.
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongzi nodded gently and said, "Each extraordinary person in Xian Dao has their own temperament. Since your master prefers tranquility, I will refrain from visiting to express my gratitude." He then gestured in the sky with a hand sign, and within ten seconds, Yu Qingmu hurriedly arrived.
"What instructions do you have, senior?" Yu Qingmu stood before Shen Gongzi with great respect.
Shen Gongzi pointed at Xu Feng and said, "Create a Flat Iron Token for this friend. From now on, any items he wishes to purchase will be at a 40% discount."
Flat Iron Token? That sounds somewhat familiar.
"Understood!" Yu Qingmu quickly agreed and cast an envious glance at Xu Feng before hastily leaving. A 40% discount is equivalent to half price; such a concession from Jingcheng Auction must be linked to the power behind Shen Gongzi.
Before long, Yu Qingmu returned holding a palm-sized iron token engraved with the Jingcheng Auction emblem and an oddly shaped broken blade.
Yu Qingmu presented the token to Shen Gongzi. Shen Gongzi held it in his left hand while using his right hand to draw several symbols in the air. With a press, he embedded the symbols into the token.
After checking the token, Yu Qingmu said, "It's done; thank you for your efforts." He turned and handed the token to Xu Feng.
Xu Feng took the token and saw that the back was engraved with his name—"Xu Feng." This effectively made Xu Feng one of Shen Gongzi's purchasing agents. The symbols embedded by Shen Gongzi acted like a signature on a permit; Jingcheng Auction must have corresponding verification measures in place.
Yu Qingmu explained, "Xu Daoyou, in future transactions with Jingcheng Auction, simply present this Flat Iron Token for all items at a 40% discount. For auction items, our firm will only charge a 5% commission. Congratulations, Xu Daoyou."
Xu Feng will take care of the Koukou Group in the future. With this Flat Iron Token, he has saved quite a bit of spirit stones compared to giving him ten million all at once.
"Thank you, senior." Xu Feng accepted the Flat Iron Token.
"As long as you like it, that's good. I don't like owing others favors," Shen Gongzi said, feeling pleased that Xu Feng accepted the Flat Iron Token. He continued, "If you encounter any problems you can't solve, you can find me through Jingcheng Auction, and I will offer you some assistance."
Xu Feng knew it was time to leave and said, "Thank you, senior. If there's a chance, I will definitely come to disturb you. I still have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Shen Gongzi did not rise but smiled and said, "You may go ahead; no need to see you off." Qin Mingyue glanced at Xu Feng, seeming to want to say something but ultimately held back.
Xu Feng bowed and exited.
Once Xu Feng and Yu Qingmu left, Qin Mingyue sighed, "I didn't expect there to be such a talented person in Liuxiang Kingdom. How embarrassing for me after being so self-satisfied for years." As an alchemist, one must also be skilled in herbalism; Xu Feng's involvement undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Qin Mingyue.
Shen Gongzi said, "There's no need for the tower master to worry. There are always people beyond our reach. I see this person is clever and decisive, acting with restraint; he is certainly not an ordinary individual. Given time, we may have another opportunity to meet."
"Oh?" Qin Mingyue replied. "Are you suggesting that Xu Feng might cross paths with you in Zheguo?"
Shen Gongzi smiled playfully and said, "I didn't say that; it's your interpretation."
After leaving Jingcheng Auction, Xu Feng walked through the streets of Mist City and felt a slight chill behind him; he realized he had broken into a cold sweat without noticing.
Shen Gongzi didn't ask Xu Feng several questions, but Xu Feng felt as if he had been seen through. He wondered if he could keep the matter of the Blue and White Porcelain from him. Since A Qi was present in Beast Wasteland, Xu Feng was sure that Shen Gongzi hadn't sent anyone after him.
He had indeed helped him out; judging by his expression, it didn't seem like he was faking it. Even if he had some suspicions about me, it shouldn't lead to my demise.
Once outside the city, Xu Feng didn't use the Wings of the Strange Dragon; the Lin family was only a few miles away, and he would arrive after just a few steps.
While hurrying back, he took out the Flat Iron Token to examine it closely. The iron token was actually a piece of iron made by Jingcheng Auction, featuring an array that stored spiritual energy primarily used for identity verification. It contained Shen Gongzi's spiritual energy, proving that whoever possessed this Flat Iron Token had been recognized by Shen Gongzi.
Xu Feng took out the four Earth-Level Cultivation Methods left by Jin Liaoyuan and compared them one by one with the Jade Tablet. Indeed, each Cultivation Method was printed with the words "Flat Blade," and on the back cover, there was an icon of a blade, resembling the broken sword symbol on the Flat Iron Token.
Xu Feng realized that the Cultivation Method he practiced was from the same school as Shen Gongzi's. However, he wondered what the relationship was between Jin Liaoyuan and Shen Gongzi. Shen Gongzi appeared young, but his cultivation level was at the Nascent Soul Stage, indicating he was at least over a hundred years old.
Shen Gongzi was clearly not from Liuxiang Kingdom; could it be that Jin Liaoyuan was also an Overseas Returnee?
While pondering Shen Gongzi's identity, a figure suddenly appeared on the mountain path ahead. The person came so quickly that it seemed as if they had materialized out of thin air. With Xu Feng's Golden Core Stage strength, he couldn't even see how the person had appeared.
A master! Xu Feng thought that as long as the person showed any hostility, he would immediately unleash his Flying Sword to escape.
At this moment, there was no one outside the city, and a heavy fog enveloped the area.
"I thought you were quick, but it seems I still had to wait for you."
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