"Young Jiang, there's an auction tonight at the Canghai Trade Alliance Mingqian Realm branch in Mingyuan City, would you like to join?"

In the courtyard of the pavilion, Hu Yiqiu looked at Jiang Chen with a light smile.

"Auction?"

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Sure, let's take a look."

"I knew you'd be interested, let's go."

Hu Yiqiu smiled gently, turned around, and headed towards the courtyard gate.

"Elder Wine-crazed, may Feng'er accompany you?"

A voice rang out as the west side pavilion door opened, and Huo Feng'er stepped out.

"Are you, young girl, interested in the auction too?"

Hu Yiqiu looked at Huo Feng'er with a puzzled expression.

Huo Feng'er smiled slightly, glanced at Jiang Chen, and softly said, "My family needs to refine a Spirit Pill, and we haven't collected all the Spirit Grass yet, so I want to check out the auction."

"Oh? You also need Spirit Grass?"

Jiang Chen looked at Huo Feng'er in surprise.

"Is Junior Jiang also going for Spirit Grass?"

Huo Feng'er showed a hint of peculiar expression in her eyes.

"Indeed, I need some rare Spirit Grasses and am hoping to try my luck."

Jiang Chen nodded lightly.

"Then let's go together!"

A gentle voice called, and Sang Zhenye walked out of the north pavilion.

"Teacher!"

"Elder Sang!"

Both Jiang Chen and Huo Feng'er greeted with a respectful salute.

Sang Zhenye nodded slightly, smiling as he glanced at Jiang Chen, a trace of gratification in his eyes.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly without revealing his intent; he indeed wished to see if the auction had the Spirit Grasses needed to refine the God Concealing Pill.

In that year, all seven great cultivators of Changlin Academy helped Wu Xianxia gather the required Spirit Grass. However, the God Concealing Pill is a seventh-grade Spirit Pill, where most required grasses are of seventh-grade rarity.

In the Mingqian Realm, seventh-grade Spirit Grasses are extraordinarily scarce, and despite Changlin Academy's influence, a year has passed without collecting enough for a single batch, and the failure rate in elixir crafting is high. Crafting high-grade Spirit Pills necessitates extra ingredients from the elixir recipe.

But now, owing to the scarcity of Spirit Grasses and the remote location of Mingqian Realm, Changlin Academy hasn't amassed enough material for even one crafting attempt.

The four kept quiet, stepping forth from the courtyard.

"Mr Jiang."

A call resonated, and a man approached the group.

"Greetings, esteemed elders."

Zhang Daoling bowed to Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye.

"Senior Zhang, why are you here?"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

Zhang Daoling glanced at Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye, hesitated briefly, and signaled Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen instantly comprehended, releasing a strand of Divine Sense from within.

"Master, is anyone watching us?"

A voice transmitted to Hu Yiqiu's mind.

Hu Yiqiu paused with a frown, as a mysterious wave emanated from within him.

"No!"

After a moment, Hu Yiqiu gently shook his head, softly asking, "What happened?"

"I was watched when meeting Senior Zhang this afternoon, likely related to Elder Tong Jiang."

Jiang Chen whispered softly.

"Let's discuss it at the auction!"

Sang Zhenye's expression changed sharply, softly speaking with deep meaning while looking at Zhang Daoling, "You're coming as well!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Daoling nodded.

The group moved towards the Domain Lord's Mansion gates.

Huo Feng'er glanced at Jiang Chen and the others suspiciously, her eyes reflecting a trace of confusion.

Canghai Trade Alliance Mingqian Realm branch.

Canghai Trade Alliance is a top power on Canglan Continent, formed from numerous business alliances, with influence spanning across the entire continent. Besides the Canglan Great Emperor's power, this alliance's influence is the most widespread.

Although it is a top force, none of the Four Great Apex Powers dare underestimate them. Canghai Trade Alliance primarily engages in commercial activities, its true strength remaining a mystery.

People know that once there were three sects—second-rate powers on Canglan Continent—that jointly tried to seize a high-grade Earth Rank Cultivation Technique at one Canghai branch, invoking Canghai's wrath.

Overnight, those three sects were utterly annihilated.

That battle let people in Canglan Continent recognize Canghai Trade Alliance's prowess, categorizing it among first-rate powers.

Since then, no one dared to cause trouble at Canghai-hosted auctions.

"This auction is open and does not require invitations, anyone can enter, especially with many reclusive powerhouses arriving for the Mingqian Banquet; even Canghai Trade Alliance might not know everyone."

Arriving at the branch headquarters, Hu Yiqiu softly explained, "But there are three separate halls for the auction, each with different entry qualifications."

"Entry qualifications?"

Jiang Chen asked with puzzlement.

"It's about how much you can afford to participate in the auction."

Hu Yiqiu concisely explained.

Jiang Chen understood, then smiled softly.

The Canghai Trade Alliance indeed knows business well, with Mingqian Banquet upcoming, forces across Mingqian Realm have emerged, hosting auctions now will naturally involve many strong participants. With more participants, competition increases, and their profits grow."

"Young Master Jiang?"

A slightly surprised call rang out.

Everyone looked to see a young man emerge from the alliance.

"Pang Guang? What brings you here?"

Jiang Chen looked at the young man in surprise.

The youth was Pang Guang, son of Shenmu Prefecture's Canghai Trade Alliance branch president.

"My father was transferred to the division headquarters, so naturally, I came along!"

Pang Guang spoke with a light smile, fist raised in a respectful salute to Hu Yiqiu and the others, "Greetings, esteemed elders."

Hu Yiqiu and the others nodded slightly; to them, a Divine Infant Realm cultivator held little importance.

"Young Master Jiang, are you here for the auction?"

Pang Guang turned to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen nodded lightly.

"Today marks the first day of the auction, and the rare items haven't been unveiled yet—the auction lasts three days, with the final day showcasing the best treasures."

Pang Guang briefly introduced the auction, then smiled lightly, "But today there'll be some rare items auctioned; come along, you might find what you desire."

With a gesture, Pang Guang led the way into the auction.

Jiang Chen and the others followed suit.

Following Pang Guang, the group navigated effortlessly to an expansive auction hall.

This is the highest-rated of three auction halls—Pang Guang knew Jiang Chen enrolled in Changlin Academy and with Hu Yiqiu present, he guided them here.

"Quite the gathering today!"

Seeing the crowded hall, Jiang Chen spoke softly.

As the hall was already bustling, filled with seated individuals awaiting the auction's commencement.

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