Chapter 1696

On the road, they also encountered many beastly monsters and dangers.

But these were nothing for Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying.

Their strength had already been greatly improved, and with the help of soul spiritual artifacts, their journey had been very smooth.

Tianfengcheng is an extremely prosperous city, filled with all kinds of people and Men Sects.

After Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying entered Tianfengcheng, they immediately began their search for treasures.

After wandering here for a few days, they discovered many good things.

Among them was a thousand-year snow ginseng that could increase soul resilience, a fire-attribute beast's inner core that could be used to refine Yuan-Enhancing Pills, and armor, shields, and cloaks made from the hide of an earth-attribute beast.

This is a rare treasure!

At the same time, Prince Di Luomi also discovered that his strength had reached a bottleneck; to continue improving, he must find more heavenly materials and earthly treasures!

"Senior Brother Di, what do you think of this thing?" Hearing Ming Ying took out a water-blue Brother Zhuzi and asked Prince Di Luomi.

The color of this Brother Zhuzi was similar to water-blue, but it was more crystal-clear and translucent than water-blue, emitting a rich glow, seemingly containing endless mystery.

"I feel this thing should be quite good." After looking carefully, Prince Di Luomi said affirmatively.

"Since that's the case, let's buy it." Hearing Ming Ying said. Although he was also a pill refiner, he had not studied artifact forging much, so he did not understand these things well.

Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying together paid a considerable price to buy this item.

Afterwards, they found an inn and stayed there.

Because they had not rested well these past few days, Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying went to sleep early.

When they woke up the next morning, they slowly walked out of the inn.

Suddenly, a sound of urgent horse hooves rang out, then three fast-galloping white horses stopped beside them, blocking their path.

"Two sirs, please stop." The man riding at the front tightened the reins, flipped off the white horse's back, and jumped down.

Seeing this, Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying immediately became alert, their eyes filled with killing intent. They instinctively sensed the other party's hostility.

"Two sirs, do not misunderstand; we are disciples of Yunyang Sect, ordered to protect you two. We hope you two can go with us."

Hearing that the other party was from Yunyang Sect, the expressions of Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying relaxed considerably. After all, in Jibei, Yunyang Sect was an extremely vast power; no one dared to provoke it.

"Two sirs, rest assured; we absolutely have no ill intentions, only worry that you might be targeted by some with hidden motives." That man hurriedly explained.

"Alright, we will temporarily believe you." Prince Di Luomi nodded.

"Thank you for understanding; two sirs, please mount." After speaking, that man pulled the reins of one of the white horses, Si Shiyi for Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying to sit on it.

Hearing Ming Ying nodded, then sat on another white horse with Prince Di Luomi. This white horse was obviously tamed not long ago, but its temperament was very gentle and easy to control.

The three galloped all the way and finally arrived in front of a huge Shanfeng.

"Ahead is the main peak of our Yunyang Sect, named Donghua Tianyang Peak. Here gathers the top experts of the entire Jibei region, and it is also the largest auction house." The horse-riding man pointed to the distant Shanfeng and said, "And our target this time is Donghua Tianyang Pavilion on Donghua Tianyang Peak, where there are many precious materials. Moreover, the rules there are relatively strict; only fifth-rank or higher pill refiners or alchemists are allowed to enter."

"I see. Then let's hurry." Prince Di Luomi said impatiently.

That man nodded, then drove the horse straight toward Donghua Tianyang Peak.

Donghua Tianyang Peak is very high, reaching hundreds of zhang in height. Even a Wu Wang-level martial artist, fully exerting lightness skills, could not fly over it. Therefore, Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying could only choose to walk.

The scenery on Donghua Tianyang Peak was very beautiful; various kinds of trees covered the entire area around Shanfeng, along with some strangely shaped plants.

Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying walked up the stone steps along the mountain; on the way, they encountered some people.

However, they did not sense any threat from those people. These people were all at the peak of the Wu Wang realm, probably here to attend this auction house.

When they reached the foot of the mountain, Prince Di Luomi saw a huge square; around the square were many guards at the Wu Huang and Wu Wang realms. It seemed those people were blocked outside.

As expected, as soon as Prince Di Luomi stepped into the square's range, a guard stepped forward and said, "Who are you?"

"We are here to attend this auction." Prince Di Luomi replied.

"Please hand over your invitation for us to check." That guard said.

Prince Di Luomi nodded, then took out a golden invitation from his storage ring and handed it to that guard.

After that guard inspected it, he nodded and said, "So you are honored guests invited by Yunyang Sect; please enter."

The guard made way, and Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying walked in.

Upon entering Donghua Tianyang Pavilion, Prince Di Luomi was stunned by the scene inside.

Inside Donghua Tianyang Pavilion, heads were crowding together, with all kinds of people present. On several seats sat several old men wearing long green robes; those old men had immeasurable auras, obviously being Wu Wang-level super experts.

"Do not mind those few; they are just some unshowable old trash."

The Yunyang Sect disciple who guided Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying said, "This auction mainly auctions some precious materials and rare pills. Moreover, some things can only be authenticated as real or fake by our Yunyang Sect's pill refiners and alchemists. Therefore, most people inside are just watching the show."

"Is that so." Prince Di Luomi nodded.

"Alright, come over here first." That man led Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying to a counter and said, "This is where items needed for the auction are placed; you can put the items you wish to auction here. After the auction begins, someone will host the auction."

Prince Di Luomi nodded, then placed his water-blue Brother Zhuzi on the counter.

After that man saw that Brother Zhuzi, his mouth immediately gaped open, and he said in surprise, "This... how did this Brother Zhuzi get into your hands?"

"Is there a problem?" Prince Di Luomi was frightened by that man's expression.

"Shouldn't this Brother Zhuzi be within the sect? This... this is impossible..." That man seemed somewhat out of control, constantly saying some nonsensical words.

"Young friend, did you make a mistake somewhere? This Brother Zhuzi should be our Yunyang Sect's third-rank pill—Xuanlan Pill! Although this pill is only third-rank, the energy it contains is much stronger than ordinary third-rank pills. Moreover, it possesses special effects for healing wounds and restoring spiritual energy."

At this moment, an old man wearing a white long robe walked over, carefully inspected that Brother Zhuzi, and then said affirmatively.

"I see." Prince Di Luomi breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that man coveted his item.

"We want this Brother Zhuzi."

That old man said, "Young friend, if you are willing to auction this Brother Zhuzi to our Yunyang Sect, I can give you a promise. As long as you auction this Brother Zhuzi to us, then our Yunyang Sect will owe you a favor. In the future, if anything happens, you can use this favor to find me."

Prince Di Luomi did not immediately reply to that old man but turned his head to look at that man. Although that man was somewhat out of control, Prince Di Luomi still wanted to learn some information from his mouth.

"Senior, this Brother Zhuzi is the most precious among all third-rank pills within our sect. If this Brother Zhuzi is auctioned off, then our Yunyang Sect will lose an ace in the hole."

That man immediately explained, "Although our Yunyang Sect owes the young friend a favor, we can still use other things to compensate the young friend for his loss... for example... for example, our Yunyang Sect's most precious fourth-rank pill—Di Ling Pill!"

"Di Ling Pill?" After hearing the name of this pill, Prince Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying both froze.

Earth Spirit Pill, as the name suggests, is a medicinal pill refined using the spiritual essence of the earth's core as its primary ingredient.

It possesses extremely powerful healing effects, capable even of regenerating tendons and bones, and bringing the dead back to life.

Such pills are exceedingly rare on the market; they are generally strictly controlled by major powers and kept as treasures to anchor their sects.

"Yes, we are willing to exchange one Earth Spirit Pill for your Brother Zhuzi."

The old man stated with certainty.

"The Yunyang Sect can refine medicinal pills of this grade solely because we possess an ancient well within our sect capable of gathering the spiritual essence of the earth's core. This ancient well is the Yunyang Sect's greatest secret; very few people in the entire Jibei Region know of it. However, our sect's rule is that once someone can produce a third-grade pill refined within our sect—regardless of what pill it is—we will exchange it for this Earth Spirit Pill."

Di Luomi could not help but marvel inwardly; the Yunyang Sect's foundation was truly profound.

Such a pill, worth a fortune on the market, was merely a trivial effort for them.

Nevertheless, this only strengthened Di Luomi's resolve to sell that Brother Zhuzi.

Because from the expression on that man's face, Di Luomi guessed that such a matter would certainly not be conducted openly within the sect.

"Very well, I accept your conditions." Di Luomi finally said, "Please, elder, give me the Earth Spirit Pill."

"Very well." The old man immediately produced a transmission talisman and said, "Drop a drop of your blood upon it, then silently recite your name."

Di Luomi followed the instructions; soon, he received the old man's transmission. It detailed the usage and precautions for the Earth Spirit Pill, and also included an introduction to the Yunyang Sect.

"Thank you, elder." Di Luomi bowed with clasped hands, then turned and left the place.

"We also thank you, elders." Hearing Ming Ying also bowed and expressed gratitude.

"Young friend, what is your name?" The old man suddenly asked.

"My name is Di Luomi; this is my brother, Hearing Ming Ying." Di Luomi introduced.

"So it is Young Di and Young Hearing. I am Sun Xinghe, the Vice President of the Alchemist Guild; this is Lady Gongsun, the President of the Alchemist Guild."

The old man pointed to another old man beside him wearing a green long robe and said, "We two are elders of the Alchemist Guild and also the heads of this auction house. Therefore, if you ever need anything in the future, you may come to us at any time."

"Very well." Di Luomi nodded.

"Then, where are you preparing to go now?" Sun Xinghe asked.

"We are preparing to undergo some trials in the Jibei Region."

Di Luomi replied.

"Coincidentally, we two have had the same intention recently. If you do not mind, you may travel with us."

Lady Gongsun said, "Besides the auction house, there are many places in the Jibei Region containing extremely precious materials and heavenly treasures. Although we two are not warriors of the Saint level, our eyes are extremely sharp. We can just guide you through the confusion."

Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying exchanged a glance, then bowed and said, "Then we thank you, elders."

"No need for courtesy." Lady Gongsun and Sun Xinghe said simultaneously with smiles, "The auction is about to begin; let us go there first."

Having spoken, the three walked together into the auction house.

The auction was taking place inside a huge venue; the lighting within the venue was very soft, giving a warm and comfortable feeling.

Di Luomi and Hearing Ming Ying followed Lady Gongsun and Sun Xinghe to an auction platform.