Chapter 481: Ten Thousand Years of Cultivation, Divine Beast Blood, and Shen Congyun

Chapter 481: Ten Thousand Years of Cultivation, Divine Beast Blood, and Shen Congyun

Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower.

"Sir, are you here to purchase an Entry Ticket for the Auction?"

Seeing Jiang Ning and Lvyi step through the gate, a Maid immediately came forward to greet them.

The Maid was dressed in a yellow skirt, with a graceful figure and an outstanding demeanor.

"Auction, what Auction?" Jiang Ning asked, his expression puzzled.

Hearing this, the Maid immediately understood and said, "Young Master, in three days, it will be this year's summer Auction at the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower. In recent days, many guests have been coming to purchase tickets for the Auction. That's why I assumed you were here to buy an Entry Ticket."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning was instantly intrigued.

He was currently in dire need of resources.

He was very much in need of resources.

At the Third Rank, he needed a lot of Essence Points to improve his skills, thereby unlocking more keys to the gates of the world’s spiritual energy.

Moreover, each Blood Transformation required a large amount of Heavenly Treasures to replenish the body's consumption.

Therefore, this level required a vast amount of resources.

A few days ago, he had plundered a batch of treasures from the Moonlight Sword Palace, many of which he couldn't use.

He had previously considered finding a merchant guild to sell them and exchange for money and resources.

After all, with his current consumption, even Wang Qingtan's wealth could not help him much.

That thousand gold was only enough to alleviate his immediate needs.

In the future, he would have to rely on himself for more resources.

After becoming a Grandmaster, the demand for Martial Arts resources became even more intense.

The further he advanced in his skills, the greater the improvement, but the more resources he needed.

In the current situation, even if he became a Grandmaster, he could only say that he could protect himself.

If the situation changed, the wheels of history and the whirlpool of the times might evolve into an unpredictable state.

The Duxian Gate now had two Grandmasters of the Second Rank, and the power of the sects represented by the Duxian Gate in Guangning Prefecture had expanded significantly.

Moreover, there had been a prolonged drought.

If the autumn harvest failed and the drought worsened, the entire Guangning Prefecture might erupt like a scalding oil pan with a spark falling into it, spreading like a wildfire.

The abnormal weather, the continuous drought, and the events he had personally experienced at the Three Elements Daoist Temple in Dongling City all made him see an invisible hand guiding the changes in the world's situation.

As the situation deteriorated, a massive upheaval would inevitably occur.

Living in the current Great Xia, having seen various situations and the records of rebellions and turmoil in the archives, he could not help but think ahead and prepare for the future.

Currently, the only thing he could do was to improve himself as much as possible.

Before the great tide of events arrived, the stronger his strength, the more composed he would be in dealing with it, and the better he could protect the people around him.

Whether it was his elder brother and sister-in-law's family, Wang Jin, Lin Qingyi, Wang Qingtan, or Shen Congyun, he did not want any of these people who had helped him to suffer misfortune.

The incident of Old Lady Sun's death last year still reminded him constantly.

"How much is the Auction ticket?" Jiang Ning asked.

Hearing the expected question, the Maid smiled sweetly and said, "Ten gold, Young Master!"

She mentioned the Auction Entry Ticket in her first sentence to promote it.

For them, every time they sold an Auction ticket, they would receive a one percent commission.

One percent, for ordinary people, was a considerable sum.

Ten gold was equivalent to ten thousand silver taels.

One percent of ten thousand silver taels was a hundred silver taels as a commission.

"Really expensive!" Upon hearing the Maid's words, Jiang Ning couldn't help but comment.

"Yes, it is!" The Maid nodded. "However, if Young Master has considerable wealth, this trip will not be in vain! Many rare items only appear at the Auction!"

"If I have something, can it be consigned for Auction?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Of course!" The Maid smiled sweetly and continued, "But the item must be very valuable. This requires the Appraiser from the tower, and you also need to purchase an Auction Entry Ticket first!"

"Does Young Master need one?" The Maid asked again.

"One, please!" Jiang Ning said.

"Of course, Young Master!" The Maid immediately showed a delighted expression, nodding repeatedly, and continued, "Please follow me, Young Master."

A moment later.

Inside the Vip Room.

Jiang Ning sipped his wine, waiting for the Maid to return.

A short while later.

The door to the Vip Room was pushed open.

The Maid was in the lead, followed by a gray-haired old man. Besides these two, there was no one else.

"Elder Qian, this is Young Master Jiang!" The Maid entered the Vip Room and introduced him.

"Young Master Jiang, I am Qian, the Appraiser here! I heard that Young Master has something to consign for Auction. Can I take a look first? If the quality is satisfactory, I can set a suitable starting price!" The gray-haired old man said.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

He waved his hand.

A white light flashed in his hand, and a few items appeared on the tea table beside him.

Seeing this, the gray-haired old man's eyes flashed with surprise.

As one of the appraisers of the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower, he was well-versed and knew exactly what kind of skill Jiang Ning had just used.

It was clearly a magical treasure with the ability to store a vast amount of items within a tiny space.

He took Jiang Ning's earlier words even more seriously.

Then his gaze fell on the items on the table.

A piece of Blood Jade, two books, two Swords, and a piece of White Bone.

The moment he saw the Blood Jade, his expression became very serious.

Meanwhile, the Maid beside him took out a silver ticket and handed it to Jiang Ning.

"Master Jiang, please keep this! With this ticket, you can attend the Auction on the sixth floor of the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower three days from now. The Auction will officially start at the fourth watch of the afternoon!"

"The ticket also includes a list of the Auction items that have been confirmed. Master Jiang can check if there are any items you're interested in!"

"Besides these confirmed items, there will be many more items at the Auction three days from now that are not listed here, just like the items you have chosen to consign for Auction."

The Maid explained one after another.

Jiang Ning took the ticket, and the gray-haired old man's voice immediately rang in his ear.

"Go! Quickly bring a Head Steward over!" the gray-haired old man said.

Hearing the meaning in the gray-haired old man's tone, the Maid immediately understood.

"Elder Qian, please wait, I will notify Steward Shen right away."

Steward Shen?

Hearing this title, Jiang Ning was instantly surprised.

The image of Shen Congyun flashed in his mind.

Then, he looked at the hurriedly departing Maid, retracted his gaze, and refocused on the ticket in his hand.

The ticket had a silver border. Just by glancing at it, he knew it was a significant symbol of high status and guest importance.

He didn't really care about this.

Then he flipped through the ticket.

On the first page on the left, there were only a few words, not indicating his identity or name, but only recording the time, place, and hour.

Clearly, this was a regular ticket, with no ownership mark. Anyone who obtained it could attend the Auction on the sixth floor of the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower three days from now.

He then looked at the folded paper tucked inside the ticket.

He pulled out the paper and unfolded it, quickly scanning through it. It only listed thirty item numbers.

Then, he began to read it carefully, remaining silent.

The gray-haired old man beside him was also carefully and repeatedly analyzing the items he had just handed over.

A moment later.

Jiang Ning retracted his gaze. He had finished reading the thirty items listed in white letters and suddenly felt a surge of interest.

Because there were a few items he found very intriguing.

One was the Seed Leaf.

The Seed Leaf was not a real leaf.

It was a magical treasure that existed in the form of a leaf, capable of storing a vast amount of items within a tiny space.

In ancient times, such items were used by cultivators and were collectively referred to as magical treasures in the current era.

So there was no doubt that this item also required a spiritual root to use.

In terms of quality, it was far superior to the Sumeru Ring he currently possessed, perhaps several levels higher.

This item was even more miraculous. After refining and recognizing its owner, it would transform into a leaf pattern on the body.

The reason it existed in the form of a leaf, according to the information on the paper, was based on the concept of a world within a single leaf.

Clearly, this was an exaggerated statement.

But there was no doubt that this item was not only more convenient to carry but also had a larger storage space.

For him now, it was very useful.

Because the two Sumeru Rings he had previously possessed were gradually becoming too small, with insufficient space.

If he obtained the Seed Leaf, it would be a different story.

The Seed Leaf could completely solve his storage concerns.

In addition to this.

The Zetian Golden Stone also caught his interest.

After mastering the Weapon Refinement Technique, he already had the means to smelt rare minerals and strengthen weapons.

Coincidentally, he had already mastered the ability to control water and fire, allowing him to summon flames that surpassed ordinary fire.

Such flames were sufficient to smelt the Zetian Golden Stone, thereby enhancing the Long Saberspirit Weapon he possessed.

Strengthening his weapon would significantly boost his combat power.

In addition, a piece of Bronze Fragment and three drops of Divine Beast blood also piqued his interest.

What was a Divine Beast?

A thousand years of cultivation made one a great beast.

Any great beast with three thousand years of cultivation in ancient times had to face the Lightning Tribulation.

If it survived the Lightning Tribulation, its Inner Core would be purified by the tribulation, gaining the recognition of heaven and earth, and could truly transform into a human form, indistinguishable from ordinary humans.

It can also continue to enhance one's Daoist cultivation.

Reaching this level, one is bestowed the title of Demon King among the demon race.

Such power, in that era, could rank one among the immortals, indistinguishable from a true immortal.

On earth, one would be a Demon King, roaring over a territory.

And a Divine Beast, is a terrifying existence with ten thousand years of Daoist cultivation.

Ten thousand years of Daoist cultivation is what earns one the title of Divine Beast.

Three drops of Divine Beast blood, one can imagine the purity and potency of the energy contained within.

The thought alone is inconceivable.

He had previously obtained a drop of ordinary dragon blood in the True Dragon Hall.

He knew the power of such creatures.

A single drop of blood was enough to greatly enhance a martial artist's foundation, physical strength, and blood energy.

A Divine Beast, with ten thousand years of Daoist cultivation.

The energy contained within would be even more potent than that of ordinary dragon blood.

If given to him, after diluting and refining it, his body's every expenditure could be instantly replenished, leaving no deficiency or weakness.

But upon closer reflection, Jiang Ning felt something was amiss.

How could such a supreme treasure appear at this tiny Auction?

In his view, the summer Auction held by the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower, which occurs once a quarter, is just a small Auction.

For such a supreme treasure to appear at a small Auction is unreasonable!

Is it a trap?

A fleeting thought crossed his mind, and he shook his head inwardly.

Whether it is or not, it has nothing to do with him.

He does not want to rashly involve himself in any disputes or turmoil.

As for the Bronze Fragment, he is interested.

This object is too mysterious, with only the word "unknown" recorded on the white paper.

The unknown only piqued his interest even more.

The idea of finding a treasure is thrilling.

He now possesses the Heavenly Eye, which allows him to identify most things that ordinary people cannot.

Just like how he obtained the Weapon Refinement Technique.

Because of the Weapon Refinement Technique, he was spared a major trouble.

The trouble with the Long Saber having a spirit.

The Evil Dragon Spirit sealed within the Long Saber was inadvertently refined and dissolved by him due to the Weapon Refinement Technique, turning it into Nonexistent.

Although this temporarily reduced the spirituality of the Spirit Weapon Long Saber, in the long run, it increased its malleability.

At that moment.

Footsteps approached from outside the door.

One set of footsteps was heavier, in the front.

The other set was lighter, following behind.

Clearly, the lighter footsteps belonged to the previous Maid.

An eighteen-year-old girl, with a body as soft as silk, naturally had light footsteps.

The next moment.

The door to the Vip Room was pushed open, and a familiar figure appeared in Jiang Ning's line of sight.

"Head Steward Shen!!" Jiang Ning was slightly surprised, yet it made sense.

The gray-haired old man had asked the Maid to find Steward Shen.

In the world, there are countless people surnamed Shen, as numerous as stars.

In a city, there are also many people surnamed Shen.

But in a small tower like the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower, there would not be many people surnamed Shen.

Now, Shen Wenyuan has taken the position of the Inspection Bureau's head in Guangning City.

And Shen Congyun, as Shen Wenyuan's nephew, has long been in Guangning City.

So when the name Steward Shen was mentioned, Jiang Ning felt it might be Shen Congyun.

Upon seeing him, it was as expected.

It was indeed Shen Congyun.

"Commander Jiang!!" Upon seeing Jiang Ning in the Vip Room, Shen Congyun was initially stunned, his expression surprised, before he spoke.

Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar title, Jiang Ning had already risen to greet him.

Shen Congyun was his benefactor, who had greatly helped him.

"I didn't expect Commander Jiang to have come to Guangning City!" Shen Congyun smiled happily.

Although he had not returned to Luoshui County after arriving in Guangning City, he had been keeping track of Jiang Ning's information.

So he knew a lot about Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning was the most promising and valued talent from Luoshui County, the one he chose to help, even willing to violate the neutrality rules of the Ten Thousand Blossoms Tower.

So he had always been very concerned about Jiang Ning's development.

Jiang Ning's subsequent achievements did not disappoint, or rather, far exceeded his expectations.

Especially when he learned last year that Jiang Ning had obtained the position of Deputy Commander in the Inspection Bureau.

He felt a sense of pride.

The higher Jiang Ning's achievements, the more it confirmed that he had not made a mistake in his judgment, that he had not made a mistake at all.

It affirmed his insight.

It affirmed his efforts.

He never expected that today, while receiving a Vip, he would encounter this Vip, Jiang Ning.

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