allonlinenovel Chapter 305 Blood Fiend
Chapter 305 Blood Fiend
Chapter 305 Blood Evil
The old man in brocade robes was incredibly excited. He felt this was no longer just a simple auction of a bottle of Heavenly Profound Pills; it was an event that would shake the entire Heavenly Profound Continent. The price was irrelevant; the most important thing was that a successful auction would make his name famous throughout the entire continent. When people spoke of this event in the future, they would naturally say, "On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, at the Tianxin Royal Auction House, Elder Ran personally presided over the auction of the first Heavenly Profound Pill in the history of the Heavenly Profound Continent..."
"Don't worry, Mr. Ran, there's more," Mr. Fu said with a smile, stopping Mr. Ran who was in a hurry to leave.
"Anything else? Did the old valley master refine other pills?"
"A total of five bottles of Detoxifying Pills and one bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills were refined! Actually, the Spirit Gathering Pills were refined first, and the Detoxifying Pills were refined later."
My master's initial plan was to refine a few batches of Spirit Gathering Pills to test their effectiveness, as these are among the most commonly used pills by martial artists and have the greatest practical value. However, it took him two batches to produce only thirteen mid-grade Heavenly Profound Detoxification Pills. It's important to know that the ideal state in alchemy is nine high-grade pills per batch. He felt this wasn't the result he wanted. After some consideration, he concluded that his skills weren't up to par and his techniques were somewhat rusty. He thought that refining something slightly simpler might achieve the desired result, so he switched to refining Detoxification Pills. But he refined seven batches in a row, each yielding only seven to eight pills, none of which reached the high-grade level. That's why he got angry and smashed the furnace. Seeing that I had collected the pills in a jade bottle and was holding them in my hand, he didn't destroy them. Instead, he glanced at me, said nothing, and then turned and left…”
Mo Wen calmly said, and took out the remaining bottles of pills from his pocket.
"There are five bottles of Detoxification Pills and one bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills in total. They are all of medium to high quality. I have personally verified their efficacy. I guarantee that the pills will melt in your mouth and take effect immediately. Their efficacy is by no means inferior to Domain Tomb Pills."
"So many? Good! Good, I'll arrange it right away. These pills will be the grand finale of tonight's auction! No, no, I also want them to invite those old guys to come and support us! We need to make this auction a sensation throughout Tianxin City. I guarantee you won't have come for nothing!" The old man in brocade robes disregarded his image and hurriedly ran outside.
"What is this old man surnamed Ran doing at this auction? Can he get things done if he's so impatient and agitated?"
Mo Wen felt somewhat uneasy seeing the old man in brocade robes looking so disheveled.
"He's just too excited. He's the most authoritative appraiser of spiritual herbs at the auction house. He has the final say on all the elixirs and herbs auctioned. He's a veteran of this auction house, and even the behind-the-scenes boss has to give him some respect. You can absolutely trust him to handle these elixirs!"
"The rich man said with a smile."
"That's good!"
After a cup of tea, Elder Ran returned to the private room, took out two jade tokens, and handed them to Mo Wen and the other man, saying:
"The matter has been settled. We have agreed that I will personally conduct a special auction for Elder Mo's pills tonight. The auction house has also issued the highest level of invitation, and several princes will be present at the auction to witness the auction!"
There are still two hours until the auction begins. You two can stay here and rest, or you can take your jade tokens to the auction box to watch the auction live. If you are interested in any other treasures in this auction, you can also participate in the bidding, and we will offer you the most favorable price.
The wealthy man accepted the jade pendant and bowed, saying:
"That's wonderful. We'll have to trouble you, Mr. Ran. We'll head back to the hotel now and come back when the show starts. Mr. Ran, you're welcome to visit our hotel anytime you have some free time!"
"Easy to say, easy to say!"
Old Ran warmly escorted the two to their carriage before turning to leave.
"Haha, Brother Mo, you're such a good storyteller! You made it sound so real!"
In a private room at the Wushuang Restaurant, the wealthy man laughed loudly.
"There's no other way. We can't just ignore the old man from Medicine King Valley! Ming'er's actions have caused too much trouble. If we don't take some responsibility for him, the world will probably descend into chaos," Mo Wen sighed.
"Hehe, it's fine here, but I'm afraid it will get back to the old Valley Master later! What will the people in Medicine King Valley think then?"
"It won't get through, and even if it did, it wouldn't matter. My master disappeared before I fell into the valley, and no one in the valley knows whether he's dead or alive. More than seventy years have passed, and there's still no news of him. I'm afraid he's long since turned to ashes. Most of the people in Medicine King Valley are free spirits, and the current Valley Master isn't my master's successor, so he's even less likely to care about these things!"
"That's good. As long as we can wait a few years and the Heavenly Profound Pill becomes popular in the Heavenly Profound Continent, it won't be a problem. We can say whatever we want then."
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"Sir, this is a total of 21,000 gold coins in cash that our hotel has raised. Please check it!" The hotel manager came into the private room and respectfully handed a storage bag to Sir.
“Alright, Master Jia is currently at the Qiu family's restaurant. Just send someone to deliver these gold coins to him. He'll know what to do.”
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away!"
"With these 20,000 gold coins, plus the 40,000 gold coins that Sister Qing and the others brought, the auction this morning should be fine. Even if it's a bit tense, we can still make it over after we get the auction proceeds. Brother Mo, please rest here for a while. I'll call you when the auction starts tonight!"
After Mo Wen agreed, he began to meditate and cultivate.
Under the cover of night, the imperial city was ablaze with lights, adorned with various luminous gemstones, the colorful lights illuminating the streets and buildings in vibrant hues. The main streets, lined with various shops and hotels, were even more bustling than during the day, as dignitaries, playboys, and others emerged to begin their nightlife. Exquisitely dressed women moved like fish through the streets and alleys, their wanton screams and laughter echoing everywhere.
The auction house was brightly lit tonight, with maids lining both sides of the red carpet in front of the entrance to greet guests. Luxurious carriages were parked in the square in front of the venue.
The auction hall was already packed with guests, the huge circular audience platform was full, and the VIP boxes on the second floor were also full. The atmosphere was bustling and lively. Such a scene was rare for this auction house since its opening. Unlike the Qiu family's auction house across the street, this auction house catered exclusively to the nobility and wealthy of the imperial city. Those who could enter were all prominent figures in Tianxin City; it wasn't a place where just anyone with money could get in.
Mo Wen and Master Fu also entered their private room, which could accommodate about ten people. The room was fully equipped with tables, chairs, and a tea table, with fragrant tea, fruits, and pastries laid out on the tea table for the guests. Everything in the room was made of the finest precious wood and decorated with various valuable gold and jewels, making it extremely luxurious.
There are only sixty VIP boxes on the second floor, half of which are said to be reserved exclusively for royalty and nobles. Even when they are empty, the auction house dares not rent them out to others. Fewer than thirty boxes are actually available for public rental, so even if you have money, you may not be able to book a box. Therefore, people without a certain status and position cannot sit in the VIP boxes.
The auction began as scheduled. The auctioneer, surrounded by a dozen or so elegantly dressed maids, entered the treasury. After his usual opening remarks, he got straight to the point, and a tall, beautiful maid presented the first treasure.
"Brother Mo, have you noticed that the people in the private room diagonally opposite us are a bit unusual?" Fu Ye said.
Most of the items auctioned at this auction were luxury goods that were more symbolic than practical, so there were very few items that could pique the interest of the two. They were more interested in watching the performances between the bidders and the auctioneer.
“I also noticed those two. Although their clothes were somewhat different, the wide-brimmed straw hats they wore were exactly the same as those worn by the robbers who appeared last time. They are most likely members of that gang.”
"Unfortunately, these private rooms are all equipped with soundproofing arrays, so we can't hear their conversations."
“What’s so difficult about that? As long as there are wood-elemental substances, it won’t be difficult for me. Do you see that pot of Star Leaf Orchid behind them? That’s my ear. Cover it for me, I want to hear what they’re saying.”
"Won't they find out? They seem to be quite powerful, with impressive cultivation levels."
"This is my unique Divine Tree Technique, which even the old man Dugu would find difficult to discover."
After speaking, Mo Wen gently placed his hands on the wooden railing, closed his eyes slightly, and began to communicate with the surrounding wooden objects and plants. Mo Wen's divine sense, like invisible tentacles, wandered through the various wooden artifacts in the auction hall. Soon, all the restrictions in the various private boxes seemed to suddenly disappear, and Mo Wen could listen to their conversations as if he were actually there.
At this moment, the orchid in the private room where the two people wearing straw hats were seemed to undergo a subtle change. It was a subtle change that was hard to explain, but if someone who frequently deals with plants were to observe it carefully, they would notice that this orchid seemed to possess a more refined and spiritual quality than other orchids. It appeared more delicate and beautiful than other flowers.
"Old Yan, didn't the intelligence say that this auction house would be auctioning special treasures tonight? Why are they only auctioning these vulgar items after all this time!" the middle-aged man in the straw hat said impatiently.
"Let's wait and see. The news is probably true. They're here anyway, so let's see what happens. Didn't you see that those powerful and influential people who rarely show their faces don't seem to be leaving?" the gaunt old man said hoarsely.
"The sect leader has issued a Blood Hall order to monitor and track the flow of all materials used in the refining of meteorite spirit treasures. Isn't this a bit too much? Won't it be counterproductive?"
"Don't question the Blood Hall Order! I don't want to hear these words again, or don't blame me for being ruthless! Even if you are my own nephew, it won't make an exception!" the old man said coldly.
"Yes!" the middle-aged man replied in a low voice.
"We have lost dozens of Blood Spikes, eight Yellow-level Blood Fiends, and two Profound-level Blood Fiends, but ultimately gained nothing. Moreover, we have suffered defeats on two continents simultaneously, which has never happened before. The higher-ups in the hall are in an uproar, and the hall master is extremely furious!"
The old man in black continued speaking in a chilling tone.
"This is too strange. All four recent incidents involve Heaven-rank experts. Moreover, according to the information we have gathered, among the five people involved in this incident, apart from the two from Qin State who are at the early stage of Heaven rank, the other three are at least at the mid-stage of Heaven rank. The person encountered in Liang State may have already entered the late stage of Heaven rank. Although the two from Qin State have slightly lower cultivation levels, they must have at least two accomplices at the early or mid-stage of Heaven rank. Otherwise, it would be impossible for two Yellow-rank Blood Fiends plus two Profound-rank Blood Fiends to fail together."
In just over half a month, we have encountered at least seven Heaven-rank experts, and at least three of them are at least at the mid-stage of the Heaven rank. This is too strange.
Although both continents have no shortage of early and mid-level Heavenly Rank experts, those at the mid-level Heavenly Rank and above are renowned figures in various national forces, especially those at the late-level Heavenly Rank, who are extremely rare. However, none of the Shadow Assassins from various regions have obtained information about these individuals' identities. It's as if these people suddenly appeared on the Tianxuan Continent.
Even more bizarrely, after the incident involving the two individuals in Qin State, the late-stage Heavenly Rank cultivator suddenly vanished after arriving in He Xuan City of Qin State from Liang State. None of the four Shadow Assassins who were tracking him found a single trace. Shortly afterward, the one who appeared in Lian Tian City of Yingzhou also disappeared. It was as if they had suddenly and simultaneously discovered how to break our tracking. Three out of the four individuals escaped our surveillance within the last two days. While the person who appeared at the Ji family's residence remained within our sight, his movements suddenly became unpredictable, as if he were deliberately playing games with our Shadow Assassins…”
"This can only be attributed to the weakness of those Shadow Assassins and Xuanhuang-level Blood Fiends. If it were our Earth-level Blood Fiends who intervened, the outcome would certainly be different. However, this is too much of a coincidence! Could these people be working together?"
"Things aren't as simple as you make them out to be. If the Shadow Assassins' information is true, we might still have a chance against the two from Yingzhou, but as for the person from Liang, it's likely that only those old guys at the Heavenly Rank will be able to handle it. We don't need to speculate here; the higher-ups will make the decisions on these matters. We just need to follow orders and carry them out." The old man in black finished speaking and then fell silent.
In another private room, Mo Wen frowned deeply. It seemed these people were no ordinary robbers. Based on their earlier conversation, the black-clad men who intercepted Gan Ran and her companion were merely Xuan and Huang-level assassins from that mysterious organization. According to their ranking system, above Xuan-level were Earth-level and Heaven-level. Earth-level Blood Fiends were at least at the peak of Heaven-level three to the early stage of Heaven-level four, while Heaven-level Blood Fiends were likely at least in the late stage of Heaven-level four or even higher. And from the information they revealed, there were at least four or five terrifyingly powerful Heaven-level Blood Fiends.
"Afu, we must meet up with Gan Ran and the others as soon as possible. We need to renegotiate tomorrow's auction. To be on the safe side, we need to carefully consider our plan again!"
"What's wrong? Did you hear some bad news?" Mr. Fu asked.