Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique
Chapter 127: The Treasure Appraisal Convention!

Chapter 127: Chapter 127: The Treasure Appraisal Convention!

"What method? Please enlighten me, Elder Yao." Ling Feng’s eyes flashed with a sharp gleam as he cupped his hands in a salute.

"Actually, it’s no secret. On the edge of the Immortal Trace Mountain Range in Hanwu County, a treasure appraisal event will be held tonight. It’s Hanwu County’s annual grand gathering, and I happen to have received an invitation."

"A treasure appraisal event in Hanwu County?"

Ling Feng’s eyelids twitched. When he had returned to Wenxian Sect, he had passed by this place and indeed heard of the "treasure appraisal event."

The event would not begin until the evening, and with his speed, if he traveled at full pace from Wenxian Sect to Hanwu County, there would be plenty of time.

Elder Yao stroked his long beard and smiled lightly, "Unfortunately, I have other matters to attend to and likely won’t have the time to participate in Hanwu County’s treasure appraisal event. However, if you are interested, you might as well try your luck there. I’ve heard that the second-place reward for the event is the Replenishing Spirit Marrow."

With that, Elder Yao took out an invitation sealed with golden thread from his sleeve and casually handed it to Ling Feng, "Take this."

"Thank you, Elder Yao!" Ling Feng accepted the invitation, once again saluting Elder Yao with cupped hands. The elder’s information had come at exactly the right time.

"No need to be polite. You eliminated those degenerates from the Iron Blood Alliance for our sect. Consider this invitation my reward to you."

Elder Yao smiled faintly, "Alright, off you go. If you miss the time for the event and can’t make it to the treasure appraisal, this invitation will go to waste."

"Thank you! I’ll take my leave now!"

With those words, Ling Feng gave Elder Yao a deep bow and then strode away from the Treasure Pavilion along with Jiang Wanqing.

"Elder Yao, to just give such a valuable invitation to Senior Ling Feng like that..."

"Yes, the treasure appraisal event happens only once a year, the invitees are all significant figures. Elder Yao, you have waited many years for this opportunity."

"It’s alright." Elder Yao shook his head and chuckled, "At my age, competing for such vain titles holds no meaning. Let’s just say I’m granting a favor to the young man. I do pride myself on having some Eye Power to judge people, and I believe this young man will surely achieve greatness."

Saying this, Elder Yao’s gaze unconsciously drifted towards Little Bamboo Peak as if reminiscing about past events, and he let out a long sigh.

Thirteen years ago, the reason why Duanmu Qingshan committed such a heinous betrayal, killing the previous Sect Leader, was crystal clear to Elder Yao—he had witnessed everything that happened that night.

Unfortunately, at that time, he was completely engrossed in alchemy, with insufficient strength, and was in no position to contest figures like Lin Canglang, so he could only keep these secrets buried deep inside.

But now, in Ling Feng, he saw a glimmer of hope. Perhaps the time was near for the truth to be revealed.

He was waiting for the day Duanmu Qingshan would make a formidable return!

...

As the day waned, Ling Feng arrived in Hanwu County by evening.

As for Jiang Wanqing, Ling Feng did not bring her along but instead had her return to either Little Bamboo Peak or Yunxiu Peak to wait.

After all, in Ling Feng’s current situation, Jiang Wanqing’s pace was no longer able to keep up.

Hanwu County, being a commandery, was bustling within its walls, bright with lights and crowded with an atmosphere of lively hustle and bustle.

Having retracted his Qinling Light Wings, Ling Feng entered the city and headed east. Before long, Ling Feng finally stopped in front of a shop named "Treasure Pavilion."

This Treasure Pavilion was the largest shop in Hanwu County, and it was also the venue for the "treasure appraisal event" that evening.

Only to find the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion bustling like a marketplace, with a steady flow of guests arriving in carriages and on horseback, creating an exceptionally lively scene.

Ling Feng raised an eyebrow and strode into the Treasure Pavilion.

As soon as he entered, he was greeted by a maid with a striking figure. Noticing Ling Feng’s shabby attire, which showed no signs of being a scion of a great family, she glanced at him with a hint of disdain and lazily said, "Sir, today is the annual Treasure Appraisal Convention at the Treasure Pavilion. Without an invitation, you cannot enter."

She assumed he was a naive youngster from some small sect who had come to purchase weapons or elixirs—since he was young and unaccompanied by any elders.

"I am aware," Ling Feng touched his nose and pulled out an invitation from his chest, replying indifferently, "Here is the invite. May I go in now?"

"Of... of course you can!"

The maid’s mouth twitched slightly—a person qualified to have an invitation was not someone a mere maid could afford to offend. Immediately her demeanor changed as if she had put on a new face, and she said sweetly, "I’m sorry, sir, just now, I..."

"No need to explain," Ling Feng said impassively. "Lead me in, please."

"Yes, yes, sir, please follow me."

The maid dared not dawdle and quickly led Ling Feng into a very spacious hall, which was divided into dozens of smaller side halls, each side hall accommodating roughly twenty to thirty people.

"What is this for?" Ling Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It seems that this is the sir’s first time attending the Treasure Appraisal Convention," the maid managed a strained smile and explained, "Before the convention starts, each distinguished guest must go through this kind of test. First, you choose what you believe to be the best treasure in these side halls, then we arrange your seating based on your ability to appraise treasures."

"Interesting," Ling Feng smiled slightly. Whoever came up with this rule was quite innovative indeed.

Although Ling Feng had never engaged in treasure appraisal before, he felt his vision wasn’t bad. With the Heavenly Dao Eye, he could see through the flow of True Qi within a martial artist’s body, naturally, he could also easily discern the amount of spiritual energy contained within the treasures.

The maid turned gracefully, pointing to a door ahead and said, "Sir, please go to Hall No.6 ahead to select the treasure. Each side hall contains one hundred treasures. Once you’ve made your selection, simply hand it over to the appraiser at the door."

"Hmm."

Ling Feng nodded at the maid and then proceeded into Hall No.6.

Upon entering, Ling Feng was astonished to find that the woman who had fraudulently used the name "Lin Feng" was also among the crowd choosing treasures.

Shedding her male disguise for a light pink dress full of youthful vitality, this "Lin Feng" indeed looked quite captivating.

Ling Feng shrugged and quickly averted his gaze, remembering the purpose of his visit.

At that moment, Lin Xian’er was curiously touching and looking at various items with a frown, clearly not quite understanding how to determine which treasure was valuable.

Not far from her, there was a handsome man with somewhat powdery mannerisms, also selecting the better treasures. The man seemed to deliberately inch closer to Lin Xian’er, while Lin Xian’er subtly maintained a certain distance, obviously not too fond of the man.

As it turned out, after leaving the Wenxian Sect, Lin Xian’er saw the evening approaching and decided to stay overnight in Hanwu County, only to unexpectedly encounter a senior brother from Heavenly Position Academy, named Jia Lang.

This Senior Jia Lang had only seen Lin Xian’er a few times before at Heavenly Position Academy, but he had already been coveting her beauty.

Now, seeing Lin Xian’er appear in his territory, he wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip by and immediately became extremely enthusiastic about showing Lin Xian’er around Hanwu County as a gesture of local hospitality.

With such earnestness, Lin Xian’er reluctantly agreed.

Tonight, it was precisely Jia Lang who invited Lin Xian’er to join the Treasure Appraisal Convention, only to inadvertently run into Ling Feng here.