Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 328 - 12 I won’t raise【Request for Monthly Tickets!】_1

Chapter 328: Chapter 12 I won’t raise【Request for Monthly Tickets!】_1

Xianyuan Pavilion.

The day of the auction is the liveliest day of each month. The central high platform in this area and the open space around it could accommodate tens of thousands of participants.

On the high second floor, there are also a row of elite boxes. The Nine Heavens and Ten Lands or other important power factions all have exclusive rooms here.

Before the auction, Elder Chuan Jian was walking along this corridor. Beside him was a large white bear standing erect. The bear was fully armored, like a mighty general. On the bear’s shoulder was a wheelchair with Dan Taijing seated on it.

These were the two who had come to Taotie City with the important duty of Shu Mountain Sect.

As the two were walking along, a group of people approached from the other end of the corridor. Leading the group was a robust middle-aged Taoist with skin as bronze and a stern face. He wore a Taoist robe, with the Eight Diagrams Yin-Yang Fish set against a blazingly red backdrop.

The two sides locked eyes, and both slowed their steps almost immediately.

"Elder Chuan Jian, it’s been a long time," The middle-aged Taoist, with a slight smile, greeted him respectfully.

"I heard that you have been in seclusion in the Fanghu for a long time. You finally came out." Elder Chuan Jian also smiled.

The man in front of him was none other than Daoist Chi Niu of Penglai Upper Sect.

"I had no choice. I must secure the Demon-Subduing Pestle today," Daoist Chi Niu shook his head. "I can’t trust others on this matter, so I had to come myself."

"What a coincidence," said Elder Chuan Jian, "My Shu Mountain Sect is also determined to get it."

"Hahaha." Daoist Chi Niu laughed heartily, then raised his hand, "Well, let’s see who will get it."

Behind, there was a cough.

Elder Chuan Jian looked over to find a slender man in a black shirt with a jade belt, and said, "This must be the newly advanced Daoist Xuan Lu? The Penglai Upper Sect is indeed full of talents."

"Indeed, junior Xuan Lu pays his respects to Elder Chuan Jian." Daoist Xuan Lu also greeted him, "Whoever gets the Demon-Subduing Pestle today, it’s best if our two families don’t harm the goodwill between us."

"Naturally, all the righteous paths in the world are connected, harmony is the most important," Elder Chuan Jian laughed and waved his Black Meteorite Iron Hand.

"Right, harmony!" Daoist Chi Niu also laughed.

After some small talk, both sides went to their respective rooms.

"The Shu Mountain Sect wanted my Demon-Cutting Knife some years ago, and now they want to compete with me for the Demon-Subduing Pestle. It’s really infuriating!" As soon as Daoist Chi Niu sat down, he said in a serious tone: "If they hadn’t intervened, I might have been able to secure the Demon-Subduing Pestle every early."

Before the auction, he had also contacted Xianyuan Pavilion using the influence of Penglai Upper Sect, hoping to buy the Demon-Subduing Pestle with a decent bid in advance.

Normally, the face of Penglai Upper Sect should naturally be greater than Shu Mountain Sect, considering it is the first Immortal Sect of the Nine States. If it were at other times, Xianyuan Pavilion might have agreed.

But because the Shu Mountain Sect also made a request, giving it to others in advance would be equivalent to directly slapping Shu Mountain Sect in the face. Xianyuan Pavilion simply denied both and instead promised a ten percent discount to both parties.

"The Six Baos of Demon Elimination have been held by the Shu Mountain Sect for thousands of years, so it’s very normal for them to regard them as their own," Daoist Xuan Lu chuckled, "Don’t be anxious in a while, think twice before acting."

"I know, I will follow your orders later." Daoist Chi Niu nodded.

The reason why Daoist Xuan Lu was brought along this time was because of his quick mind. Although he has not been in the Seventh Realm for long and is still relatively inexperienced, he has been an important strategist of their Fanghu party long before his promotion.

Even though Daoist Chi Niu is a senior powerhouse, he is not arrogant in front of him.

"If I meet him in the Secret Realm one day, I must teach him a lesson," Elder Chuan Jian clenched his fist forged from Black Meteorite Iron, his expression equally serious.

Thanks to the absolute sound insulation of the boxes in Xianyuan Pavilion. Unlike Chu Liang’s room, if the two parties were separated by a wall, they might easily start fighting.

At this moment, Dan Taijing’s large white bear was sitting cross-legged, holding itself in a realm that was indistinguishable from a human cultivator. He himself sat beside, smiling and said, "No matter successful or not, Elder, you must control your temper. If you take the initiative in such an occasion, you’ll be giving others the advantage."

"Don’t worry, I’m not Empress Feng." Elder Chuan Jian chuckled.

...

"Auction?"

Wen Yulong looked at the jade plaque at the entrance of the Xianyuan Pavilion, then remembered that today was the day of the monthly auction held here.

Although the Demon-Subduing Pestle was a sensation when it was publicly announced, it was not enough to stir the entire Taotie City. They had only been paying attention to the fluctuations of the Spirit Gathering Pills these past few days and had not paid much mind to this news.

Chu Liang’s gaze swept from top to bottom, naturally landing on the last item: "Demon-Subduing Pestle?"

"One of the Six Demon-Cutting Treasures!" Wen Yulong said, "This is an important treasure of our Shu Mountain Sect; there should also be people from our sect here. Shall we go in and see it?"

"Okay." Chu Liang nodded.

Entrance tickets for the auction were inexpensive. After payment, one could receive a long wooden plaque labeled with an area and number. The two entered the first tier of the main hall, choosing a relatively rear seat.

This auction attracted thousands of attendees.

However, although there were many people in the hall, most of them, like them, came to watch the excitement and did not plan to buy anything. Many of the rest were just onlookers, ready to seize any suitable opportunities.

So, not many people should bid when the time comes.

Soon after they sat down, a gong sounded and a Xianyuan Pavilion shopkeeper walked onto the high platform.

"Thank you, fellow daoists, for visiting our Xianyuan Pavilion. I believe the treasures tonight will not disappoint you all." His voice, carried by the breeze, echoed in every corner of the main hall. "Without further ado, let’s start today’s auction!"

Ding.

Another gong sound.

Immediately two maids, both dressed in colorful clothing with billowing skirts, each carrying a golden tray covered with red cloth, ascended the platform.

"The first item today is a pair of Bright Pearls from the Eastern Sea!" The shopkeeper lifted the red cloth, revealing a large pair of bright pearls.

One was bright red, and the other was purple-black, each with its unique lustrous fog.

"This red pearl reveals all under the sun, the purple pearl sees through the shadows. Within the light of the red pearl, all disguises are broken, and those hiding have nowhere to hide. The purple pearl can perceive ghosts, making the Yin energy as visible as substance."

"The starting price is two thousand Vermilion Bird Coins, each increase in bid should be no less than one hundred Vermilion Bird Coins." The shopkeeper waved his hand, "Please raise your paddle!"

Because of the large number of people, the rule here was: simply raising the paddle was considered participating in the round of bidding at the base price, effectively meaning a bid increase of one hundred. If one wanted to increase more, one had to voice it.

These Yin and Yang pearls seemed quite practical, and quite a number of people participated in the competition. As Chu Liang was watching the spectacle, he felt a nudge from Wen Yulong beside him.

"Senior Brother Chu, this is a good item. It would be great to embed it in a magic artifact." Wen Yulong, gazing at the treasures on the stage, looked excited. "You should bid."

"Let’s see how it goes." Chu Liang declined politely.

Before long, the item was auctioned off for a high price of four thousand Vermilion Bird Coins.

Chu Liang swiftly calculated that the starting price of two thousand Vermilion Bird Coins for these two pearls was definitely low, but four thousand was excessive. It seemed that auctions were indeed a way to get more money. Those who genuinely wanted to buy had to pay a higher price than the retail price, thus adding to the profits.

This was an epiphany.

At this point, the second item was brought onto the stage: a fist-sized Wind Spirit Crystal. Placed there, it emitted a cool light, lifting all objects within a one-foot radius.

"Whether it’s contemplating the principles of heaven and earth or using it as an auxiliary material to forge magic artifacts, this item is exceptional!" The shopkeeper continued to boast.

"Yes!" Wen Yulong’s eyes sparkled on seeing this, "If this item was given to me, it would certainly raise the quality of a magical artifact by a significant level! Senior Brother Chu, you should bid!"

Chu Liang was somewhat regretful. It seems that coming to the auction with this fella was a mistake...every single item excited him, and he could think of a fine use for each.

Who could bear that?

What family situation would allow you to buy everything you see at an auction?

Annoyed, Chu Liang had no choice but to refuse adamantly, "If you want it, you can bid yourself, I’m not bidding."