Chapter 223: Thunder Seal Technique

Tianbo Tower.

Outside the building, a torrential rain was falling; raindrops struck the wind chimes, mingling with the sound of zither strings in a tinkling, pattering rhythm.

The attendant removed his gloves and handed over a neatly folded booklet.

"Once the golden eyes are removed from the Golden-Eyed Beast, they lose their source of nourishment. They can remain intact for ten days if soaked in water-wood fluid.

After about twelve or thirteen days, the essence within will gradually dissipate, and by a month, more than half will be lost. To ensure the best effect, it is best for you, young master, to consume them within ten days.

Attached is a prescription within the booklet, drafted by Mr. Huang Kunsheng, a third-rank master apothecary of Tianbo Tower, based on pharmacological analysis. It will maximize the efficacy of the golden eyes, and is gifted to you, young master."

Liang Qu opened the booklet.

"Dense-fruit flower, schizonepeta, flower of Inula, gardenia, chuanxiong, phellodendron... boil in water, steam the eyes once boiling until the water is halved, then pierce the golden eyes and extract the inner fluid..."

Liang Qu had studied medicine and possessed a basic ability to identify herbs and their pharmacological properties.

The prescription in the booklet was indeed an exquisite eye-brightening formula from a pharmacological perspective, with a very ingenious combination of ingredients.

He wouldn't have been able to come up with it himself; he could only grasp the general idea.

Liang Qu put away the booklet and thanked him.

The attendant turned slightly to the side.

"Does the young master require lunch? It is pouring rain outside; you may rest in the exhibition hall. If you are in a hurry to leave, the Chamber of Commerce has also arranged carriages."

Liang Qu was surprised. "You arranged carriages for everyone?"

The attendant bowed. "One hundred and thirty-eight in total."

One hundred and thirty-eight—exactly matching the number of auction items today...

Liang Qu saw many attendants handing out umbrellas to those auction participants who were empty-handed.

In other words, all participants who had won an item were provided with carriages, and those who hadn't were provided with umbrellas.

Tianbo Chamber of Commerce's service was truly first-class; spending money here allowed one to experience the joy of spending.

"Lunch won't be necessary. I have a matter to resolve. You may go about your business; there is no need to follow me."

The attendant bowed and retreated.

Liang Qu looked left and right, then walked in a certain direction.

Xu Zishuai was examining other auction items on the side. When he turned back, he found the space behind him empty.

Strange, where did Liang Shidi Liang go?

In another corner of the auction hall, a crowd had gathered.

"Congratulations, Brother Shao. Although the Thunder Seal Technique is only a mid-tier martial art, it possesses a 'myriad-aspect' nature, making it a rare martial art indeed."

The speaker's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of envy.

The so-called "myriad-aspect" referred to the manifestations of all things; martial arts that could manifest wind, fire, thunder, or lightning during an attack were considered to have this nature.

Techniques like leaving frost with every step or igniting fire with every blade strike belonged to this category, and were even rarer than ordinary martial arts.

"With this martial art, Brother Shao, your cultivation will surely reach a higher level, and you will be boundless in your glory."

"It is a pity; if this technique were a top-tier one, it would be even better."

Wei Shao, standing at the center of the crowd, gripped the scroll and bowed modestly.

"If it were truly a top-tier martial art, it wouldn't have fallen to me to bid on it; ten thousand taels wouldn't even be enough. Furthermore, on the path of martial arts, one's realm is the foundation; martial techniques are merely the icing on the cake."

As soon as these words were spoken, the others nodded repeatedly. Yet, an untimely remark drifted out from behind a screen.

"I, for one, think there is no need to rush the congratulations."

Wei Shao's brows furrowed upon hearing this.

Who was being such a killjoy?

Liang Qu stepped out from behind the screen and blocked Wei Shao's path, the scene mirroring the one from before!

It's this brat...

Wei Shao, holding the scroll, saw his smile gradually fade.

Liang Qu glanced down at the Thunder Seal Technique scroll, then looked up and stared at Wei Shao, smiling.

"Thunder Seal Technique, starting bid five hundred taels, final price three thousand four hundred taels. I remember correctly, right?"

Wei Shao narrowed his eyes and tilted his head slightly.

"And so what?"

Sensing the coldness in Wei Shao's tone, the people beside him changed their expressions. They looked Liang Qu up and down, and once they matched him to the image in their memories, hostility began to radiate from them.

Since the River Patrol Office arrived in Pingyang County, their biggest loss had been the suppression of the Whale Gang.

A massive contribution, yet they received very little of the credit, to the point where the Chief Commandant was overshadowed by the Vice Commandant.

The culprit behind this was none other than the person before them; naturally, they wouldn't mistake him.

The harmonious atmosphere vanished without a trace. Liang Qu's appearance was like driving an iron nail into a smooth, soft wooden board, shattering its integrity.

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How sharp were the perceptions of martial artists? As soon as hostility emerged, the many people present sensed it.

Zhu Bingcan, who had personally handed over the Longevity Immortal Vine, had to divert some of his attention to the two of them.

Today was the grand opening, an auspicious day; there must be no bloodshed.

"What is Liang Shidi Liang doing? Has he started a conflict with someone?"

"Don't be hasty, let's watch first."

Yu Dun stopped Xu Zishuai from stepping forward.

There were several Hunting Tiger realm experts present—Yang Dongxiong and Xu Yuelong were there; they were not mere decorations.

He didn't know Zhu Bingcan's strength, but it certainly wouldn't be low.

As the Chief Manager of Tianbo Chamber of Commerce in Pingyang County, he least wanted any trouble on the first day of business.

"Clashing with Wei Shao again?"

Ran Zhongshi and Xiang Fang Su exchanged glances and looked toward Xu Yuelong.

Xu Yuelong turned his head to look at Wei Lin on the other side, discovering that Wei Lin was also watching him.

Dressed in red as bright as blood, Wei Lin grinned at Xu Yuelong, revealing his stark white teeth.

"This is interesting. Wait a moment, no need to leave yet."

The people from the Three Judicial Departments and the Demon Suppression Division had originally intended to leave for dinner after collecting their items, but upon seeing this scene, they couldn't help but stay to watch the show.

Most of the people here were from the Imperial Capital and knew quite a few scandals; they were well aware of the conflicts between the fathers and grandfathers of Xu Yuelong and Wei Lin.

Seeing the two of them staring "affectionately" at each other, even if they hadn't seen much of Liang Qu and Wei Shao, they could guess which side they belonged to.

Who didn't like to watch a good show?

A thousand people, a thousand faces; a hundred states, a hundred different attitudes.

Zhu Bingcan broke into a cold sweat and hurriedly apologized.

"I am truly sorry, Magistrate Jian, I..."

"Eh, the young are full of vigor. Manager Zhu, do not concern yourself with me. Today is the grand opening; there should be no trouble."

"Magistrate Jian is magnanimous."

The atmosphere in the auction hall changed drastically. Liang Qu, this iron nail, had smashed into it, tearing open a crack that threatened to snap the entire board.

Curiosity, hostility, indifference... the emotions in the many gazes were too complex to describe.

Liang Qu remained unmoved. He took out the glass bottle from his bosom and shook the golden eyes submerged in the water-wood fluid.

"Golden-Eyed Beast's pair of eyes, starting bid eight hundred taels! Final price three thousand six hundred taels, about the same as your Thunder Seal Technique.

Have a duel with me!

If you lose, hand over your Thunder Seal Technique!

If you win, I will gift you my golden eyes!

How about it?"

Wei Shao's brows furrowed tightly. Feeling the many gazes falling upon him, he turned his neck uncomfortably.

What a ruthless brat.

He hadn't expected that a casual gesture before the auction would bring him such trouble; he had just wanted to tease a dog, only to be bitten back.

With the arrow already on the string, he had no choice but to respond to the other's challenge.

"What do you want to compete in?"

"Swimming! We shall compete in swimming!"

Liang Qu grinned.

"We are both from the River Patrol Office; surely you wouldn't be afraid of a swimming competition, right?"

Rainwater splashed against the windowsill, and the sound of the wind chimes grew more urgent.

Competing in swimming?

As someone from the River Patrol Office, he certainly shouldn't be afraid of a swimming competition. It was a test of one's water-based martial arts.

But Wei Shao had heard rumors about Liang Qu's destiny.

Being able to have a connection with a pseudo-dragon was rare even among the children of the powerful.

It was clearly a destiny with an affinity for water; proposing a swimming competition meant he was well-prepared. Even if he...

Wei Shao hesitated for a moment, then suddenly felt an icy gaze strike him, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Compete with him."

Wei Lin's voice was cold and devoid of emotion.

Wei Shao bowed his head submissively.

"Yes!"

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