Chapter 203

"Trouble?"

"Not really!"

Luo Chen shook his head, not taking it to heart.

"This matter was not your fault to begin with."

"The Huo family didn't act properly; those participating in the auction have the right to comment."

"At that time, it wasn't just the two of you discussing it."

"On the contrary, that Foundation Establishment cultivator, attacking a junior, is truly..."

Huo Hu!

Luo Chen recited this name, revealing a look of contemplation.

If he guessed correctly, he should be the genius of this generation that the Huo family sent to the Yan Alliance!

Less than fifty years old, and he successfully reached Foundation Establishment.

Because the two major Nascent Soul sects were at war, the Yan Alliance, as a vassal of the Yuding Sword Sect, also joined the war.

This Huo Hu didn't take the opportunity to shine in the war, but instead hurried back to Taishan Market under the guise of handling family affairs.

It is said that his realm hasn't even stabilized yet.

I don't know if this person is cowardly and afraid of trouble, or if he has mastered the essence of the "Dao of Cowardice."

But judging by his bullying of the weak just now, I'm afraid it's the former!

Looking at the two who were pleading guilty, Luo Chen sighed.

"However, when you go out, you should indeed be cautious in your words and actions."

"Take this matter as a lesson; you must never commit it again in the future."

"Get up!"

Qu Lingjun nodded repeatedly.

He wasn't affected just now, but that was because he was standing beside Luo Chen.

The momentum Huo Hu targeted at Su Xiaolin was not friendly at all.

Su Xiaolin stood up, his face losing the restlessness brought by his promotion to the ninth level of Qi Refining, becoming more steady.

He had indeed taken this advice to heart.

Next time he commits it, Luo Chen might not necessarily be there to block for him.

At that time, it might be death and destruction!

Having experienced this small episode, quite some time had passed.

However, the auction below was still slow to enter the process.

Luo Chen twitched the corner of his mouth.

Everyone says this Huo family has a deep foundation.

But looking at it now, he didn't see any foundation at all.

What he saw was a feeling of a nouveau riche.

Organizing an auction is so sluggish.

Inside the auction hall, the noisy and chaotic sounds were deafening.

There were even quarrels inside.

If it weren't for the presence of Foundation Establishment true persons, the rogue cultivators below would have started a fight because of "what are you looking at."

Suddenly.

Luo Chen's ears moved, and then he closed his eyes slightly.

"What do you want to bid for later?"

It was Wang Haichao's telepathic message.

Nangong Jin: "I'll pass; I don't have many spirit stones left, so I'll just be a spectator."

Li Yixian: "I heard from Fellow Daoist Yu Rou that the Huo family managed to get two magic treasures and several top-quality magic tools from the Yan Alliance for this auction; I'm a bit tempted."

Wang Haichao: "Magic treasures aren't cheap!"

This telepathic message carried a tone of consolation.

Li Yixian said helplessly: "Of course they aren't cheap, but times have changed. If I have a magic treasure in hand, I can have more confidence."

Speaking of this, Li Yixian asked curiously: "Alliance Leader Wang, do you have anything you want to bid for?"

"A low-grade magic treasure called the Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian; I am determined to get it!"

Wang Haichao's telepathic message was decisive and unquestionable.

In another private room, Li Yixian frowned.

Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian?

The name sounds like a fire-attribute magic treasure.

But Wang Haichao clearly specializes in water-system cultivation techniques; why is he so determined to get a fire-attribute magic treasure?

"Dan Chenzi, what about you?" Wang Haichao asked.

Luo Chen, who had been silent, laughed lightly: "I want a secret technique called the 'Clear Source Wonderful Elixir Method'; I hope you fellow daoists won't bid against me later."

Clear Source Wonderful Elixir Method

This name flowed through the hearts of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Nangong Jin asked curiously: "What kind of secret technique is this?"

Li Yixian: "I naturally won't compete with Fellow Daoist Luo Chen."

Wang Haichao: "I have no intention of competing for this technique. However, Dan Chenzi, you must be careful of other Foundation Establishment cultivators in the area bidding against you."

Luo Chen smiled slightly: "No matter, I have a small amount of wealth!"

As soon as these words came out, the three of them were startled.

That's right!

Luo Chen is an alchemist; who could be short of money, but he couldn't be.

Instead, it was they who had to be more careful.

In the Dahe Gang's private room.

Wang Haichao opened his eyes with a solemn expression.

"Luo Chen has quite a bit of wealth; if it's not necessary later, it's better not to offend him."

"Otherwise, if it affects my bidding for the Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian, it won't be worth the loss."

While he was pondering.

Min Longyu behind him looked at the noisy scene in the hall, a look of expectation appearing on her face.

"Fellow daoists, thank you for traveling thousands of miles to participate in our Huo family's auction."

"I am Huo Hu, an inner disciple of the Yan Alliance; today's auction will be hosted by me!"

The auction finally began after much sluggishness.

It was almost evening.

But when Huo Hu announced he was from the Yan Alliance, the noisy scene became much quieter.

After all, a large Nascent Soul sect still has a certain deterrent power.

However, Huo Hu's auction level is a matter of opinion.

Anyway, Luo Chen frowned as he watched from above.

Some regular resources were priced too high, causing a cold reception at the start.

This is truly too clumsy.

Whether compared to Luo Tianhong of the Yuding Sword Sect or Tian Xingzi of the Zhenlong Black Market, it's not even close.

Moreover, Huo Hu is not very good at raising prices.

A treasure that could have been sold for a higher price was, in his mouth, not hiding its shortcomings...

"Wait, why am I worrying for him?"

Luo Chen couldn't help but purse his lips; he was afraid he would laugh out loud.

Huo Hu's poor auction level, wouldn't that just happen to benefit him?

"Next to be auctioned is a second-grade secret technique called the 'Clear Source Wonderful Elixir Method'."

"The effect of this technique is very unique; it can dissolve the sequelae of elixir poison caused by excessive elixir consumption. Moreover, it also has a certain effect on dissolving poison."

"The only drawback is that it takes a long time to cultivate this technique."

"Starting price—three thousand spirit stones, each bid must not be less than one hundred!"

Hearing Huo Hu's voice, Luo Chen's eyes lit up.

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators from Dahe Market also tacitly focused their attention on him.

However, Luo Chen didn't bid for the first time.

He was waiting!

"Three thousand one hundred spirit stones!"

Soon, someone started bidding.

And it wasn't just one person.

"Three thousand two!"

"Three thousand three!"

"Three thousand four!"

The bidding voices rose one after another, constantly sounding.

The range of each bid wasn't high, but it seemed there was no sign of stopping.

Luo Chen's initial wishful thinking of bidding at a low price was soon dispelled.

Sure enough!

Because rogue cultivators excessively pursue cultivation speed, they often choose to swallow elixirs without restraint.

When they reach a high realm, they will discover the sequelae brought by excessive elixir consumption.

At this time, for the sake of the Great Dao, there will always be people willing to spend money to buy one or two methods to dissolve poison.

Although, the drawbacks might be very large!

The bidding voices were still continuing.

Soon, it reached four thousand.

For a secret manual that is not a main cultivation technique or an attack/defense spell, this price is already very high.

The three Foundation Establishment cultivators who had been paying attention to this scene couldn't help but be extremely surprised.

In the Li family's private room.

Li Ao couldn't help saying: "A method to dissolve poison; if one learns this method, wouldn't one be able to use elixirs to accelerate cultivation at will?"

"Aunt, why don't we buy it too!"

Li Yixian shook her head, "It's not that simple. Didn't you hear that in the mouth of a Foundation Establishment true person, this method is very time-consuming? For Qi Refining cultivators like you, what you lack most is time; how can you waste it on a secret technique without any power."

That's true.

Going for the sake of saving time and accelerating cultivation, but instead wasting a lot of time.

Contradictory things, increasing trouble in vain.

Seeing Li Ao realize it, Li Yixian said again:

"Moreover!"

"This is something Fellow Daoist Luo Chen specifically needs; it's best not to compete with him."

Li Ao curiously looked at the Luo Tian Society's private room.

"But, he hasn't made a single bid until now?"

Li Yixian was also a bit puzzled.

Thinking for a while, she hesitated: "Perhaps, he wants to make a final decision!"

Such a discussion also took place in the Nangong family.

It's just that Nangong Jin's response was.

"Do not participate in any bidding; prepare spirit stones and bid for what we need most!"

Does Luo Chen want to make a final decision?

He has this consideration!

But his main focus was still on observing the strength of the bidders.

"Each bid rarely exceeds the range of five hundred spirit stones."

"Sure enough, those who need a method to dissolve poison are all people who frequently take elixirs. Such an existence, if not like me having a stable source of wealth, then their hands must be tight."

"In this way, it's easy to handle."

Luo Chen does have a small amount of wealth.

After the deal with the Golden Stone Pavilion, his total wealth returned to fifty thousand again.

And on the Luo Tian Society's account, there were still tens of thousands of spirit stones.

For a second-grade secret technique, for him, there really was no pressure.

He was just used to spending every penny on the blade.

His gaze fell on the direction where a Foundation Establishment true person was.

In his ears came Huo Hu's annoying pricing voice.

"Four thousand three hundred spirit stones, once!"

"Twice..."

"Five thousand!"

The clear voice suddenly came out.

Huo Hu looked at the direction of Luo Chen's private room.

"The fellow daoist in private room number nine bids five thousand spirit stones; is there anyone else who wants it?"

In the venue, there was silence.

Suddenly increasing the price by seven hundred spirit stones shows that the other party doesn't take this little spirit stone to heart.

The Foundation Establishment true person who had been participating in the competition earlier was almost about to get this method to dissolve poison.

But he didn't expect someone to intervene.

He glared at private room number nine with hatred, hesitating.

He beckoned the maid at the door.

"Senior Tu, what are your orders?"

Tu Shan suppressed his anger and asked in a low voice: "Who is in that private room?"

The maid was stunned and answered subconsciously: "We cannot disclose..."

"I'm asking you, who is he!"

The maid shivered, "It's the Luo Tian Society; the leader is named Dan Chenzi, a second-grade alchemist."

Second-grade alchemist!

Tu Shan was stunned.

Immediately, he sighed dejectedly.

Such an existence is definitely not something he can compare to in terms of wealth.

Continuing to compete would only be asking for humiliation.

He gave up bidding.

"Five thousand spirit stones, twice!"

"Five thousand spirit stones, three times!"

"Sold!"

Without even saying a word of congratulations, Huo Hu waved his hand and had someone send the item to the person in private room number nine.

This transaction price made him a bit dissatisfied.

The "Clear Source Wonderful Elixir Method" is a second-grade secret technique from the Green Elixir Valley, which his senior brother seized from the corpse of a Foundation Establishment true person from the Green Elixir Valley.

He entrusted him to auction it.

As a result, it sold for such a price.

If Luo Chen knew his psychological activity, he would only spray:

With your ability, can you still sell it for a high price?

You have to praise this cultivation technique to the skies, saying it comes from a Nascent Soul sect, is suitable for family inheritance, and that the drawbacks can be improved.

It can only be said that Huo Hu's hosting of this auction has indeed exposed his face.

The cultivators in Taishan Market and nearby all remembered him.

But his ability does not match this position.

"Is this the Clear Source Wonderful Elixir Method?"

Luo Chen took the jade slip from a Huo family cultivator, his face not showing excitement, but his heart was quite curious.

If he learns this method, he can start cultivating at high speed again.

Not paying attention to the auction still going on in the venue.

Luo Chen immediately delved his spiritual sense into the jade slip.

It's not that he couldn't wait.

It's just that if there's any problem with this cultivation technique, it's better to return it face-to-face.

Breaking the one-time restriction.

After checking, confirming there was no major problem.

Luo Chen then withdrew his spiritual sense.

And at this time, the auction in the venue finally came to a climax from a lukewarm state!

Because the magic treasure Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian began to be auctioned.

And this magic treasure, from the beginning, the price began to soar all the way.

The pricing was only ten thousand spirit stones.

When Luo Chen noticed it, the price had already soared to fifty thousand!

"President, something seems wrong!"

Sima Hui Niang's expression was suspicious.

Luo Chen nodded; he had also discovered something wrong early on.

Because the main force competing for the bid at this moment was not others, but the two Foundation Establishment true persons from Dahe Market, Wang Haichao and Nangong Jin!

Wang Haichao had previously stated that he was determined to get it.

Although he didn't know why he, who specializes in water-system cultivation, was so enthusiastic.

But everyone was willing to give him this face.

But Nangong Jin, rushing to bid like this, is really not right.

"This is just a very ordinary low-grade magic treasure flying sword, and it doesn't even suit the two of them."

"Why is the competition so fierce?"

"This is almost tearing their faces off!"

Luo Chen's expression was uncertain, his gaze swept over the two private rooms one after another.

Finally, it landed on the leisurely host Huo Hu.

"He is so calm, as if he is sure that someone will pay a high price for this magic treasure?"

Fifty-three thousand!

Fifty-four thousand!

Fifty-seven thousand!

The price is still rising all the way.

For a low-grade magic treasure that is not very strange, this price is indeed too much.

Its true value should be around thirty or forty thousand.

Suddenly, a familiar heavenly female voice came to his ears.

"Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, something is wrong!"

It was Li Yixian.

Luo Chen remained calm and sent a telepathic message back: "It is wrong; the value of this item doesn't seem to be in it."

"Could it be related to the quota for staying in Taishan Market?"

Luo Chen's expression shook, and after a while, he replied: "Perhaps it is!"

Looking at the situation in the venue.

Luo Chen became more and more certain of Li Yixian's guess.

The Huo family hosting the auction is to show off their grand event of becoming the master of Taishan Market.

In this case, this auction must not be a tiger's head and a snake's tail.

Not to mention anything else, at least a few sky-high treasures must be sold.

Only then will people talk about it and keep praising it.

And to take out real good things, for the Huo family, it might be a bit difficult, or they might be reluctant.

Since that's the case, why not take out a "cheap good" and sell it?

And right now, there happen to be a few big fools to slaughter!

To enter Taishan Market, one must show something.

To put it another way, that is a "certificate of submission"!

Kang Dongyue also reminded him to "perform well" at the auction.

Sure enough, Luo Chen looked at Huo Hu, whose gaze frequently fell on the two private rooms of the Luo Tian Society and the Li family that had not yet bid.

"Is this waiting for us to bid too?"

Luo Chen pondered this way.

In his ears came Li Yixian's worried telepathic message.

"Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, are you going to bid?"

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