By the time Lin Dong arrived in Yan City, it was already late afternoon. Fortunately, after entering the city, he found a relatively quiet inn to rest. While there, he also took the opportunity to inquire about the situation in Yan City, as he was new to the area and there was much he didn't know.
Inside his room, Lin Dong sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes closed. After a while, he slowly opened them, his face pale. He had just entered his mental space again, using the Mental Grinder to temper his mental energy.
Although he had experienced this kind of pain many times, it still made him uncomfortable.
Lin Dong took out a jade bottle from his Qiankun Bag. Inside the jade bottle was a pale white pill. This was a pill he had refined using spirit herbs from Qingyang Town. Although it had some effect in restoring mental energy, he had used it so many times that only one pill remained.
"It seems I'll have to go to the 'Wan Jin Auction House' tomorrow to see if there are any spirit herbs that can restore mental energy."
Looking at the sole remaining pill, Lin Dong sighed softly. Ordinary spirit herbs weren't very effective at restoring mental energy, and spirit herbs for restoring mental energy were relatively rare. He had searched all over Qingyang Town and only found one plant, and its quality wasn't particularly high.
The Wan Jin Auction House Lin Dong mentioned was the largest auction house in Yan City. This auction house belonged to the Wan Jin Merchant Guild, one of the three leading powers in Yan City. Its scale and reputation far surpassed the trade fair in Qingyang Town. There, he was sure to find some of the spirit herbs he was looking for.
With this thought in mind, Lin Dong let out a soft breath and drifted off to sleep.
The next day, Lin Dong woke up early, packed his belongings, and then left the inn, heading towards the Wan Jin Auction House in the city center.
The Wan Jin Auction House wasn't only in Yan City; it also had branches in Tiandu Commandery. Its reputation was considerable. After walking for a while, Lin Dong arrived outside the Wan Jin Auction House.
Seeing the Wan Jin Auction House for the first time, Lin Dong understood what true grandeur was. Comparing the trade fair in Qingyang Town to this place was truly insignificant.
Outside the Wan Jin Auction House, people came and went like ants. Such a formidable atmosphere could only be barely compared to the hunting activities in Qingyang Town.
Lin Dong stood outside the auction house, rubbing his face, trying to make himself appear less countrified. Then, with a self-deprecating chuckle, he merged into the crowd and entered the auction house.
The Wan Jin Auction House was divided into inner and outer sections. The outer section was the largest in area, but the items traded there weren't overly precious, as the majority of good items were auctioned inside. Of course, to buy some of those items, one would need to spend a considerable amount of money.
Lin Dong walked around the outer section of the auction house. Here, fourth-grade spirit herbs were not considered rare. As for spirit herbs that could restore mental energy, Lin Dong did see a few, but they were only of the third-grade level.
Previously, Lin Dong might have been able to use a third-grade spirit medicine of this type, but now time was too pressing. His goal was to reach the Second Seal Talisman Master rank as quickly as possible, so the spirit medicine he chose had to be the best. After browsing for a while, he didn't find any spirit medicine that caught his eye, so he had no choice but to enter the inner section.
Upon reaching the entrance to the inner section, Lin Dong was stopped by a guard. When he heard that he had to pay ten Yang Yuan Stones as a fee to enter, his face darkened. This Myriad Gold Merchant Association was truly a black market establishment.
After cursing silently, Lin Dong reluctantly handed over ten Yang Yuan Stones. The guards who had been blocking him then retreated. Just as Lin Dong was about to enter, a commotion erupted from behind him.
Hearing the noise, Lin Dong turned his head in surprise and saw several figures appearing on an opposite street. The surrounding people were all staring intently.
Among them was a young woman in a red dress, incredibly alluring, with skin as fair as snow, a peach blossom face, and an elegant, graceful demeanor. Her curves were full and her figure exquisite, captivating all who beheld her.
Beside her was a tall, slender woman in a green dress, also extremely beautiful. However, on her lovely face was a hint of aloofness, mixed with a touch of youthful innocence, creating a unique aura of her own. She was even a cut above Xie Yingying of the Xie family.
Both girls could be considered exceptional beauties, and walking together, they looked like a pair of flower sisters. Their appearance made it difficult for them not to attract attention. The eyes of the surrounding people burned with desire, yet also held a hidden respect, indicating that the identities of these two girls were certainly not ordinary.
"Manager Su and the young lady are getting more beautiful by the day; they look just like sisters..."
"Heh heh, I wonder which man will be lucky enough to get close to such a treasure in the future. Truly..."
"Are you looking to die? Don't you know Manager Su's methods?"
"Just saying, just saying..."
Seeing the two guards discussing animatedly, Lin Dong suddenly realized that these must be people from the Myriad Gold Merchant Association. He quickly scanned the two girls, then withdrew his gaze. He had no interest in their identities; what he cared about most right now was spirit medicine that could nourish his Mental Energy. So, he didn't linger and turned to enter the auction house.
When Lin Dong entered the auction house, there were already quite a few people inside. He pondered for a moment, took out a hat from his Qiankun Bag, put it on his head, and then found a seat in the middle.
Although this wasn't Qingyang Town, and it was unlikely many people would recognize him, wearing it wouldn't hurt. It was always better to be a little cautious.
When Lin Dong sat down, the auction had not yet begun. He wasn't in a hurry, so he closed his eyes to rest his mind, quietly waiting for the auction to start.
Not long after he closed his eyes to rest, the noisy commotion erupted again. This time, Lin Dong didn't need to turn his head to know that this situation was definitely caused by those two girls. He didn't intend to turn around, but suddenly, the Natal Talisman in his Niwan Palace vibrated.
This discovery startled Lin Dong slightly. He looked behind him, his gaze sweeping past the two girls, finally settling on an old man in a gray robe.
"So it's an immortal..."
Seeing the gray-robed elder, Lin Dong realized that this person was none other than Grandmaster Yan, the one who had given him the first three levels of the Divine Movement Scripture. The spiritual fluctuations he had sensed earlier must have been due to both of them cultivating the Divine Movement Scripture.
Lin Dong stared at the gray-robed elder, a flicker in his eyes, but he had no intention of approaching. He slowly withdrew his gaze. Although he had once received a favor from Grandmaster Yan, it was better to be cautious given the mysterious Stone Talisman he possessed.
"Oh?"
When Lin Dong withdrew his gaze, the gray-robed elder also let out a surprised "oh." His eyes swept across the countless people in the auction hall. He, too, had sensed a faint spiritual energy fluctuation, but after a thorough search, he found nothing, leaving him puzzled. You are reading this story at – http://xtruyen.vn
"Grandmaster Yan, what's wrong?"
The woman in the red cheongsam asked with a hint of doubt when she saw this.
"Haha, it's nothing…"
The gray-robed elder shook his head, thinking his earlier perception was just an illusion. He waved his sleeve and said, "The auction is about to begin. Let's go in."
"Yes."
Despite her not-insignificant status in the Myriad Gold Chamber of Commerce, the woman still respected Grandmaster Yan. She immediately nodded with a smile and led the way into the auction hall.
Watching them leave, Lin Dong quietly sighed. He had just sensed that Grandmaster Yan's spiritual energy was incredibly powerful. Although it was just a fleeting sensation, it was enough for someone of Lin Dong's level to detect.
"Grandmaster Yan's spiritual energy is truly strong. I'm afraid he has reached the three-seal or even four-seal level."
Before, he hadn't known, so he hadn't been afraid. But now, he truly felt the elder's formidable power. No wonder even that woman treated him with such respect.
"Clang!"
As Lin Dong was pondering, a crisp bell rang in the auction hall. The atmosphere then became charged, and Lin Dong's gaze also turned towards the auction stage. He knew that the Myriad Gold Chamber of Commerce's auction was about to begin…
This was Lin Dong's first time attending such an auction, so he felt a little anticipation. He wondered what good items would be available here?