Chapter 355 Meeting Tai Lin
Chapter 355 Meeting Tai Lin
The golden, radiant elixir enveloped the entire room in a layer of light.
Ying Hua's expression shifted, and she quickly told her to put it away.
"How do you have the Tengyuan Pill?"
"Shennong gave it to me," Mu Yunyun said casually, as she was used to lying.
Ying Hua's thoughts became complicated.
Even Shennong could never have refined such a divine elixir.
However, he didn't expose her.
"This pill is too conspicuous; it's best not to show it to others. I'll figure out a way to get the Dongzhu currency."
"You?" Mu Yunyun asked suspiciously.
Ying Hua almost laughed: "It's just Dongzhuhai currency. My Dijiang family still has some influence in Fenglinzhou, so lending some is not out of the question."
"that would be great."
Mu Yunyun breathed a sigh of relief.
......
The next day.
Crowds surged in.
The treasure appraisal event organized by the Yingzhao clan attracted clans from all over the world.
Of course, these clans all have impressive origins.
After all, appraisal is an auction, and you really can't do it without some financial resources.
"Have you heard? There are items from the sacred mountain in this treasure appraisal."
"Of course I've heard about it. The ancestor of the Taihao clan cut off the tendons of the Azure Dragon to make a bowstring. I never expected that the Yingzhao clan could obtain such a treasure."
"Why can't we get it? The Taihao clan and the Yingzhao clan are related by marriage."
As Mu Yunyun took a step forward, she heard the people around her excitedly discussing it.
This is a pavilion built by the Yingzhao family.
Mu Yunyun was also shocked when she arrived.
It should be noted that no other place in the entire Yuanzhou possesses such craftsmanship or such palaces and pavilions; they are products of the Iron Age and beyond.
"This is not unusual in the East Sea region, it's just that my Yuanzhou is far from the East Sea and not very prosperous."
Mu Yunyun was amazed by Ying Hua's explanation.
Of all the lands and seas, the East Sea is the most prosperous, after all, the sacred mountain lies to the south of the East Sea, and all travelers must stay in the East Sea.
She looked around and sat down in her seat.
Soon, a young slave brought over a stack of snacks and tea.
"Please enjoy, my lady. Try this milk cake and see if it suits your taste." The little slave said with a hint of pride, "This milk cake was made by the Nightbird Clan themselves, and this set of pottery was personally brought over from Yuanzhou by our young clan leader."
Mu Yunyun wasn't surprised by any of this, but seeing the little slave's enthusiasm, she still took a bite.
"Well, it's really good."
The clan members behind her were surprised.
"It's actually the Nightbird Clan! I've heard my mother mention it. She said that ever since she tasted the feast prepared by the Nightbird Clan, nothing tasted good anymore. I didn't expect the rumors to be true. This milk cake is so sweet."
"Look at you, so naive. Milk cake is nothing. I've tried the spicy fish made by the Night Bird Tribe, and that's what I call fresh."
"By the way, are you selling these pottery pieces? How much are they worth in pearls? I'll pay you."
Most of those who came were pampered concubines from the main family.
The clan sent them here with the intention of establishing friendly relations.
The slave boy smiled apologetically: "My lady, this pottery is not for sale. However, there is indeed a set of black pottery among the items being appraised. If you like it, you may wish to bid on it and play with it."
Everyone's interest was immediately piqued.
Everyone was born into a clan, and using it as a gift or to host a banquet for others to enjoy was a matter of great prestige.
"Have you heard? The Northern Yin Clan has come here this time as well."
hiss--
The Northern Yin Clan!
Everyone gasped.
"Didn't the Northern Yin Clan go to the sacred mountain?"
"I don't know, but I've heard that the youngest son of the Northern Yin Clan's youngest patriarch is still traveling in the Nine Provinces. It's possible that it's that person."
It turned out to be the case.
Everyone's hearts sank.
If it really is the Northern Yin Clan, then they have absolutely no hope of activating the Azure Dragon String.
More importantly, how many of them would dare to offend the Northern Yin Clan?
Mu Yunyun was also feeling uneasy.
She never expected such a turn of events.
The auction began quickly.
Mu Yunyun wasn't interested in the items in front of her; they were mostly herbs, pottery, weapons, and animal hides.
Until that dragon string was brought out.
The whole place fell into silence.
All that remained was shock.
Even after tens of thousands of years, the dragon tendons of the Azure Dragon of the Sacred Mountain still emit a chilling light that is sure to captivate the soul.
"One hundred bushels of Eastern pearls—"
Suddenly, someone spoke.
This sound instantly caused the scene to boil over.
"Five hundred bushels of Eastern pearls—"
Another sound.
They completely forgot that the Northern Yin clan might be present, and everyone's eyes gleamed with a determined light.
"One thousand bushels of Eastern pearls—"
A calm and composed voice suddenly rang out.
When he spoke, the entire room fell silent.
Mu Yunyun turned around upon hearing the sound.
One thousand bushels!
She knew that the people who came to appraise the treasures were all wealthy and powerful, but she didn't expect them to be so generous.
The young man, who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, leaned back in his chair. He was thin and slender. He held a cup of tea in his hand, revealing the dark pattern of the Bei Yin clan emblem on his cuff.
Mu Yunyun's heart tightened.
The Eastern Sea, the Northern Yin Clan.
The beast's body is that of a large bone eagle.
If we were to truly contend with the Northern Yin clan.
That......
But thinking of Taihao, she gritted her teeth.
"One thousand and one bushels".
Everyone: "..."
The entire room fell silent.
All eyes turned to Mu Yunyun.
"How can the bidding be so petty? Aren't you ashamed?"
"There's no way you'd add it by the bushel; that's a joke."
A wave of disdain washed over everyone, but Mu Yunyun remained calm and composed. She looked at the family member who was auctioning off the item and asked, "Isn't this against the rules?"
The family member smiled obsequiously, "No, no, Miss, add as much as you want."
The young man who offered a thousand bushels of pearls didn't even blink.
"Two thousand bushels of pearls."
two thousand!
His words caused an uproar in the audience.
Two thousand bushels of pearls are equivalent to ten years of tribute from the local area.
Even if they wanted to curry favor with the sacred mountain, they really didn't need to go to such great lengths.
Everyone remained silent.
His previous high spirits vanished instantly.
"Two thousand and one bushels."
Mu Yunyun had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.
This time.
The young man finally deigned to look up at her.
But with just one glance, the boy's brows furrowed slightly.
Mu Yunyun was so beautiful that she swallowed the boy's harsh words, leaving only one sentence behind.
"You want to fight me?"
After speaking, he showed disdain in his eyes and was very arrogant. Mu Yunyun had seen this kind of behavior in many clan members before, and her heart was not moved at all.
She stood up and bowed respectfully.
"My lord, this item is of utmost importance to me. Could you please be so kind as to part with it?"
Upon hearing this, the little slave beside him snorted coldly.
“This lady, you should think carefully about the consequences of offending my Northern Yin Clan.”
"My master is determined to get this magical treasure, so don't overestimate yourself."
Mu Yunyun awkwardly shut her mouth.
"At the appraisal event, the highest bidder wins. Since you, sir, are unwilling to compromise, then let's rely on our own abilities."
"you!"
The little slave was furious and also quite anxious.
They didn't actually bring many pearls, but since their elder brother was about to become sworn brothers with that lady at the sacred mountain, they wanted to present a decent gift.
That's why they lingered in the four seas and nine continents for so long.
I finally found something I liked, but I never expected someone to be so disrespectful.
Yin Dan never expected anyone to be so bold.
He glanced at Mu Yunyun.
"Who do you think you are, daring to be so arrogant?"
Mu Yunyun was extremely apologetic: "The Mu family of Yuanzhou, Beihai."
Upon hearing the name "Mu Shi," Yin Dan's eyes flashed, revealing an expression of interest.
"You are from the Mu family?"
If he remembers correctly, the little maid who came to the main house a while ago was the one who filed a complaint against Madam Mu.
Now it seems the rumors were indeed true.
This Mu family member is truly arrogant and doesn't take the Northern Yin family seriously at all.
"Good, good, good."
He laughed suddenly.
"What a fine example of the Mu family."
He stood up.
"Never mind, I'm leaving."
The little slave quickly followed.
"Sir, wait a moment."
After being released, the little slave felt a little regretful.
"My lord, that magical treasure is truly rare. How could it have vanished so suddenly?"
"Why argue with a dead man?"
"Why do you say this, sir?"
Yin Dan did not speak.
Not long ago, he sent someone to take the maid to the sacred mountain.
However, the main family would certainly not believe the maid's one-sided story and would definitely investigate further.
He wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire.
"Tell my brother that what that maid said is true. This Mu family member is indeed arrogant and unruly. Not only did she kill my clansmen, but she also spoke rudely to me in every way. She must be taught a lesson."
Having served Yin Dan for over ten years, the young slave could guess about seven-tenths of his personality, so he tentatively spoke.
"That lady is so beautiful. Why don't you take her back to the sacred mountain, sir? She can serve you tea and water and temper her temperament."
"Is she worthy?"
However, despite saying that, Yin Dan was indeed genuinely tempted.
Mu Yunyun is indeed beautiful.
She was even more outstanding than the goddesses of the sacred mountain.
Thinking that she was serving him tea and water—no, serving him tea and water was too good for her, so he decided to be her foot-washing maid.
"Tell me, isn't taking her to the sacred mountain an honor?"
After all, offending one's own family requires a lesson.
The little slave smiled and said, "My lord is kind-hearted. If she can serve you, she will be grateful and serve you wholeheartedly."
"Too."
It's just a magical treasure; what magical treasures doesn't the sacred mountain have?
He just couldn't stand the way she looked.
"If she serves me well, I won't mind giving her a bit of honor."
"Are you referring to a master-servant contract, sir?"
Yin Dan remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
The little slave started to panic.
"My lord, please reconsider. The young clan leader will certainly not agree. Only the Divine Mountain Maiden is worthy of you. Why associate with someone of such lowly status..."
It is true that some adults on the other side of the sacred mountain sign master-servant contracts with females.
After the contract is signed and declared to Heaven and Earth, one can serve in bed; however, under the laws of Heaven and Earth, one cannot enter into a formal contract.
The lady is of noble status; why treat her with such courtesy?
Yin Dan just said that.
The master-servant contract is indeed a bit absurd.
Given his status, his mother will surely choose a clan of equal standing in the future, ensuring that his offspring will be outstanding individuals, not lowly servants.
"Then let her be a foot-washing maid." Let's temper her a bit.
The young slave replied, "I will immediately convey your instructions, sir."
He felt fortunate for this concubine.
If the main branch of the family were to come, the Mu clan would surely be wiped out.
Fortunately, she met his family today. His family is kind-hearted and saved her life. Hopefully, she will be grateful.
He wanted to laugh.
How could she not appreciate it? She'd probably be overjoyed. That's a sacred mountain; countless clan princesses would love to serve their master but never get the chance. She's really lucky.
......
Here.
Mu Yunyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She hadn't expected the Northern Yin family to be so agreeable.
Two thousand bushels of pearls is indeed expensive, but it's worth it.
The Ying family members refused to accept her pearl.
“Our young clan leader said it’s just a formality, and we really can’t accept this Dongzhu.”
"Whether it's caused trouble for your young clan leader or not, we should follow the rules and not stand on ceremony with me."
The family members had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept it.
Upon receiving the items, Mu Yunyun's first priority upon returning to Yuanzhou was to return these treasures.
However, she stared at the dry well.
Are they going to throw it into the well?
What if it gets lost or damaged?
There are quite a few treasures here.
This well is bottomless; if it breaks, she can't afford to pay for it.
She hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and jumped in.
Mu Yunyun only felt a flash before her eyes.
When I opened my eyes again, it wasn't the pitch-black bottom of the well, but a house and a courtyard.
here it is......
It's very relaxing here.
A small courtyard, a nest-like house, with a spring tree growing in the yard, where a gentle breeze rustles the leaves.
Is this inside a well?
Mu Yunyun looked around, somewhat reservedly examining this unfamiliar place.
"Who?"
Suddenly, a clear, cool voice rang out behind my ear.
Mu Yunyun turned around at the sound and met a pair of fiery red eyes.
Mu Yunyun's breath hitched.
She is not someone who values appearance.
After all, Qi Yue's appearance was so stunning that few could compare to him.
But the person in front of me...
"Who are you?"
That voice...
Is it Lord Tai Lin?
Mu Yunyun calmed her shock.
The ancient nine-tailed fox clan really did look...
She was a little embarrassed, afraid that she had been impolite, but the thought of how ridiculous she had been made made her scalp tingle.
She never expected that this well would be so strange, that she would actually run into the person she was looking for.
But the play must go on.
"Is the Taihao clan so unruly?"
She glanced at Tai Lin, her eyes calm and unwavering.
Tai Lin suddenly looked up.
"Ancestor..."
He quickly lifted his robes and knelt down.
“With our ancestors above us, we juniors have been disrespectful and have truly sinned.”
Mu Yunyun was terrified.
She actually made the patriarch of the Taihao clan kneel before her.
She raised her hand.
"Alright, how are your injuries?"
Tai Lin dared not get up.
"Thanks to the mercy of our ancestors, my injuries will soon be healed."
Seeing that he wouldn't get up, Mu Yunyun had no choice but to help him up herself.
“Ancestor, this is against the rules.”
How could he allow his ancestor to lower himself to such a lowly position?
"There's no need for formalities between us," Mu Yunyun said. "I've come here to return the fox clan's magical treasure to you. Please don't be careless in the future."
Upon hearing this, Tai Lin felt somewhat ashamed.
"The ancestor's teachings are correct."
Mu Yunyun moved at will, and those rare and precious materials piled up at her feet like small mountains.
"Count them, is that enough?"
Her heart was bleeding with heartache!
Her baby...
Upon witnessing this scene, Tai Lin became even more certain of Mu Yunyun's identity.
'Our ancestors said that our first ancestor could conjure things out of thin air, and it was indeed true.'
'I never expected our ancestor to be so easygoing and easygoing.'
'Did the progenitor miss his ancestors?'
'She must have wanted to, otherwise she wouldn't have helped him.'
A murmured voice reached Mu Yunyun's ears. Her gaze fell on Tai Lin, the little fox exuding an air of aloofness.
Mu Yunyun: "..."
So he's a chatterbox?
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