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Chapter 584: Stirring Trouble
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Wang Hong looked at the Old Man in front of him, who was still vigorously inhaling and savoring the scent of alcohol in the air as if he wanted to swallow every bit of it. Wang Hong had a hunch about the Old Man's intentions.
It seemed like another connoisseur of fine spirits.
The aroma of high-quality Spirit Wine was exceptionally strong, so much so that the last time he had transported Ten Thousand-Year Spirit Wine from his spatial storage to his body, the fragrance had permeated his entire being.
"Esteemed Fellow Daoist, I just caught a whiff of a rich aroma of wine. Do you happen to have some on you? I'm willing to offer a high price for it."
"Apologies! I've already entrusted my Spirit Wine to the Central State Trading Company for auction. If you're interested, you can participate in the auction," Wang Hong replied without hesitation. He had only brought out two jars of Spirit Wine because he didn't want to give the impression that he had a lot of it. The rarity of such Spiritual Objects was precisely what made them valuable, and revealing too many at once would not be in his best interest.
"Fellow Daoist, please don't be too hasty in refusing. If you're willing to sell me a small portion to satisfy my craving, I can promise to do you a favor in return. I happen to be a Nascent Soul Cultivator!" Old Man said, a hint of pride in his voice. He found it difficult to endure the long wait until the auction began.
"This is my token. Simply bring this token to the Floating Cloud Immortal Manor to find me," Old Man added, producing a jade token in a vibrant green hue, offering it to Wang Hong regardless of his response.
Wang Hong was aware of the Floating Cloud Immortal Manor, as he had gathered information about it. It wasn't far from Lin Hai City and was the ancestral land of a Cultivation Clan. According to the gathered intelligence, the Floating Cloud Immortal Manor did indeed have a Nascent Soul ancestor who had a profound love for wine.
Wang Hong, at this point, retrieved a small bottle of wine from his Storage Bag and handed it to the Old Man.
"Indeed, my Spirit Wine has already been entrusted for auction. Here's a small bottle that I originally intended to keep for personal use. You can have it," Wang Hong offered.
Wang Hong was primarily interested in the Old Man's offer to assist him in the future. Since his subordinates would be running a business in this area, they might encounter various troubles, and having some extra help could be beneficial. Moreover, one small bottle of Spirit Wine was insignificant to him.
With a smile, Old Man agreed to the deal on the spot.
Wang Hong wasn't concerned that the Old Man might be a fraud; the aura on the jade token was genuine. Besides, Nascent Soul Cultivators were a rare breed, and their circles were relatively small. If this person deceived him today, there was a good chance they would cross paths again in the future.
Even if he were truly deceived into parting with a small bottle of Spirit Wine, it wouldn't be a significant loss. It was just a few sips.
After parting ways with the Old Man, Wang Hong found a secluded spot to thoroughly inspect himself inside and out, ensuring there were no issues. Only then did he revert to his original appearance and return to the backyard of his shop.
Ten days before the auction, the Central State Trading Company had stopped accepting consignments and began distributing free pamphlets. These pamphlets contained detailed information and images of each item to be auctioned.
The purpose of this was to make sure that more people were aware of the auction and had ample time to prepare enough Spirit Stones. With everyone adequately prepared and ready to participate in the bidding, the prices of the items were naturally driven higher.
Wang Hong naturally received a booklet as well and carefully flipped through it. From within its pages, he found many items that piqued his interest.
In fact, he felt that all the treasures at this auction were quite suitable for him, and he could put them to good use once he acquired them. Unfortunately, this was just wishful thinking. Even if he had enough Spirit Stones to buy everything, he doubted he could leave Lin Hai City without drawing too much attention.
Slowly, he came across his own consigned item, the Spirit Wine - two jars of it. The Central State Trading Company had even given this wine a name, calling it "Penetrating Fragrance."
As for the magic weapon made from the tree leaves that he had consigned, it was placed at the very end of the booklet. Moreover, the booklet described this magic weapon in the most exaggerated way, mentioning Grand Dao Runes and defensive principles, making it seem impressive even to those who might not fully understand it.
A few days later, news of a magic weapon containing Grand Dao Runes had spread throughout Lin Hai City and its surrounding cities, causing a tremendous sensation. Many Cultivators who hadn't originally planned to attend the auction hurriedly arrived, each carrying their own Spirit Stones.
In the final days leading up to the auction, countless Cultivators flooded into Lin Hai City, most of them coming specifically for that unique tree leaf magic weapon.
Wang Hong had completely underestimated the power of those tree leaves. He had consigned it without knowing what it was, hoping to have it identified, thinking that it was just a piece of tree leaf. He had even left a hidden mechanism on the magic weapon so that it couldn't be used against him easily.
He had no idea that the runes on those leaves would have such a profound effect. Now he was feeling a bit apprehensive, even considering whether he should bid for it himself once the auction ended.
At this point, Lin Hai City was overcrowded, and the majority of its inhabitants were high-tier Cultivators. It seemed that Lin Hai City had suddenly transformed into a place where Golden Core cultivators were as common as dogs, and Nascent Soul cultivators roamed freely. You could throw a shoe randomly, and it might hit two high-tier Cultivators.
All of this was caused by a single tree leaf.
Finally, the day of the auction arrived, and everyone flocked to the Central State Trading Company. The venue was set up in a building adjacent to the trading company.
By this time, Wang Hong had changed his appearance and appeared as a middle-aged man with a slight beard.
Originally, the auction venue was quite spacious, with enough room for all customers, and each person had their own chair and a tea table. But now, those who arrived later were lucky to find a place to stand, and some Cultivators had even suspended themselves from the ceiling. Fortunately, they were all high-tier Cultivators and could maintain such bizarre postures without getting tired.
Central State Trading Company hadn't anticipated this situation, so they had to enlist a group of Nascent Soul Cultivators to maintain order.
Wang Hong had arrived early and managed to secure a chair.
The auction's host was a plump lady who had presided over auctions for many years. However, she had never seen such a phenomenon before.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this once-in-thirty-years auction. We apologize for the lack of preparation this time," she said.
"Now, we will present the first item for auction."
After her introduction, a maidservant approached the auction stage, carrying a tray with a large, sparkling crystal orb.
"The first item up for auction is a Medium-sized Spirit Vein, personally extracted by a Nascent Soul Cultivator, preserving ninety percent of the original Spirit Vein's integrity. Bidding starts at one hundred mid-grade Spirit Stones, with each bid increment no less than ten mid-grade Spirit Stones. Let the bidding begin."
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