prynovel Chapter 145 Success
Chapter 145 Success
Chapter 145 Success
"Where did these guys get so many contribution points?" Chu Xuan asked.
Liu Chengzhi casually said, "They naturally couldn't come up with the money on their own. There are only two possibilities: either they have money at home, or they've signed a contract of servitude."
"Junior Brother Chu, your reputation is no less than theirs now. If you were to give the word, I'm sure many forces would be willing to participate in the bidding on your behalf."
"Never mind!"
Chu Xuan shook his head.
To sell oneself to someone else for a single pill is simply too foolish.
Of course, this is from his perspective.
For others, it might be worth it!
So what if they signed a contract of servitude? If they could truly break through to the True Essence Realm, or even higher, which power would dare to treat them like slaves? They would still be treated like royalty!
Of course, this is only a possibility.
A single Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill can at most help a Qi Refining martial artist solidify their foundation. If it could create a True Origin Realm martial artist, it would have been fought over by various major forces long ago.
Just as the two were chatting, someone else walked in.
Chu Xuan's eyes narrowed; it was someone he knew.
Qian Yao was following closely behind a middle-aged man with an extraordinary demeanor.
When he saw Chu Xuan, his gaze froze, and he turned his head away somewhat awkwardly.
Qian Wanli noticed Qian Yao's unusual behavior behind him and followed his gaze, quickly spotting Chu Xuan sitting with Liu Chengzhi.
"Is he Chu Xuan?"
Qian Wanli asked.
"It's him!" Qian Yao nodded.
"Let's go say hello!"
As Qian Wanli spoke, he strode towards Chu Xuan.
"That man is Qian Yao's father, Qian Wanli, who is also the head of the Qian family. He is currently at the minor completion level of Gang Jin—" Liu Chengzhi whispered in Chu Xuan's ear.
-
Upon seeing Qian Wanli and his companion approaching, he immediately stood up and greeted them with a smile, saying, "Uncle Qian, Brother Qian, I am truly sorry. I did not know you were coming. I apologize for not welcoming you properly."
"Hehe, you're too kind, my dear nephew. Given the relationship between our two families, there's no need for such formalities."
Qian Wanli laughed heartily and waved his hand generously.
Then, his gaze fell on Chu Xuan, and he feigned surprise, saying, "Eh, this young friend looks unfamiliar!"
"My name is Chu Xuan. I've met Patriarch Qian." Chu Xuan said politely.
"So it's my nephew Chu Xuan, who's ranked twenty-seventh on the popularity list! You're too kind. I'm Qian Wanli." Qian Wanli smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, his face full of sincerity. "To be honest, nephew Chu, I was just about to apologize to you. My son was ignorant and offended me greatly before. I hope you'll forgive his rudeness."
Chu Xuan laughed and said, "Senior Brother Qian and I are fellow disciples, and moreover, he is the manager of the Hundred Beasts Garden. He is my dearest friend and brother! What does a little misunderstanding matter?"
"Haha, it's good that Nephew Chu doesn't mind!"
"Master Qian, you're too kind!"
"Same to you!"
"You're too kind!"
"Nephew Chu, have you come for the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill?"
"To be honest! That's absolutely true—"
"I wonder if my nephew Chu would be willing to come to my Qian family as a retainer? If so, my Qian family would sell everything we own to buy you a Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill."
"I'll think about it—"
"Then I'll await good news."
The two stood there chatting and laughing, their hearty laughter occasionally escaping their lips. They had smiles on their faces, but were secretly cursing inside.
After exchanging pleasantries, Qian Wanli left with Qian Yao and sat down on the other side.
"Father, are you really going to recruit Chu Xuan?" Qian Yao asked in a low voice from the side.
Qian Wanli's smile remained unchanged, but his voice carried an icy chill: "Are you out of your mind to ask such a stupid question?!"
Although the Xuan Yang Sect uses the method of raising Gu to cultivate its disciples, it does not abandon them.
If Xuan Yang Sect disciples could be intercepted and killed at will, then the sect would have been wiped out long ago!
Especially for someone like Chu Xuan, who ranks high on the popularity list, if it is found that he was intercepted and killed by the Qian family, it will be regarded as a provocation!
There's only one outcome for the Qian family!
Genocide!
Therefore, Qian Wanli had to be extremely cautious!
How can the Qian family clear their name without showing an expression of regret for not having met their true talent sooner?
Although it doesn't have much effect, it's better than nothing!
Moreover, from the probing just now, he could tell that there was absolutely no possibility of reconciliation between the Qian family and Chu Xuan!
This further solidified his determination to eliminate Chu Xuan.
On the other side, Liu Chengzhi and Chu Xuan chatted for a few words before Liu Chengzhi took his leave.
After that, more people entered the venue.
Once most of the attendees had arrived, the auction proceeded as scheduled.
The auction was not hosted by a busty, long-legged young woman in a cheongsam, but by a skinny, old man with a powerful and profound aura!
The opponent made no attempt to conceal their strength!
Chu Xuan was startled; it was definitely Gang Jin, and possibly even the Great Perfection of Gang Jin!
"Enough with the small talk! The auction begins!"
The old man spoke directly, "Today's first item for auction, the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill, starts at 10,000 contribution points! Each bid must increase by at least 100!"
Zheng Ziang and the others immediately became solemn.
"Eleven thousand!"
"Twelve thousand!"
"Twenty thousand!"
Finally, after a bidding process that lasted about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill was sold for 71,000 contribution points, which was roughly what Liu Chengzhi had estimated.
To Chu Xuan's surprise, it was Tao Ran who won the bid for the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill!
Upon hearing the gaunt old man announce the results, Tao Ran's face flushed with excitement, and his clenched fists trembled slightly.
Zheng Ziang and the others all looked like they had eaten shit.
Seventy thousand contribution points are beyond their means. Even if they enter the inner sect, they're not worth that price!
Next, several more items were auctioned off, all of which were quite expensive, but they were far less valuable than the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill.
Before long, Chu Xuan finally obtained the cultivation technique he needed.
"Four Harmonies True Qi, the top-tier Qi cultivation technique! Starting bid is eight thousand. Everyone knows the rules. Let's begin—" the old man said directly.
"Ten thousand!"
Chu Xuan raised his hand directly.
What he needs to do today is not only to capture this Four Directions True Qi, but also to make it known to everyone.
Therefore, be as high-profile as possible!
"Father, Chu Xuan said before that he was after the Myriad Manifestations Returning to Origin Pill, but his real purpose is probably the Four Directions True Qi. Should we give him a push?" Qian Yao whispered.
Qian Wanli said calmly, "Don't forget our objective! The semi-spiritual weapon is paramount; let's avoid unnecessary complications!"
Yes, their target wasn't Chu Xuan, but rather the semi-spiritual weapon.
The Qian family already possessed a semi-spiritual weapon, but it was kept hidden away by his father, Qian Jiujiang, as the family's trump card, and few people knew about it.
If he could acquire another semi-spiritual weapon, Qian Wanli would be able to contend with a martial artist who had reached the Great Perfection of the罡劲 (Gang Jin) realm!
By then, the Qian family's strength will surely increase significantly!
Compared to this, Chu Xuan's threat seemed so insignificant.
After all, it will take Chu Xuan at least two more years to enter the inner sect.
"11,000 points!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
Chu Xuan looked up and saw that it was Xie Lei, the manager of the No. 2 Beast Garden, who had raised his hand.
"I'm sorry, Junior Brother Chu! I'm also very interested in this Four Directions True Qi." Xie Lei said with a hint of apology and a smile.
Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised.
That bastard! He even greeted me first, turns out he's a wolf in sheep's clothing!
Xie Lei had already broken through to the Gang Jin level, so it was impossible that he hadn't practiced Gang Jin techniques by now. Raising the price at this time clearly showed that he saw Chu Xuan's determination to win and wanted to trick him.
However, this was exactly what Chu Xuan wanted.
Chu Xuan said calmly, "It's alright! An auction is all about the highest bidder winning, right? Let's all rely on our own abilities! Thirteen thousand points!"
He added another two thousand contribution points!
After Xie Lei sat down, his face darkened. He looked at his two companions and said, "This kid has only been a disciple for a short time. Where did he get so many contribution points?"
Tong Yuanzheng chuckled and said, "Should we do another round to test his limits?"
"Don't do anything stupid!" Zheng Zi'ang frowned. "The Four Directions True Qi is useless to us. If Chu Xuan stops following us, we'll be stuck with it!"
Tong Yuanzheng had also considered this possibility and immediately nodded, saying, "Then forget it!"
Xie Lei then spoke up: "You two, interested in pulling off a big heist?"
The two men looked at Xie Lei, their gazes sharpening.
While the three were talking, the auction came to a conclusion, and Chu Xuan ultimately won the bid.
He spent 15,000 contribution points to buy a piece of junk that was of little use to him.
It's impossible not to feel heartbroken!
But compared to my own life, it's worth it a thousand times over.
The auction then continued.
Chu Xuan had lost interest in staying any longer and got up to leave, heading backstage to make the transaction.
"Father! Chu Xuan is gone!"
When Qian Yao saw that Chu Xuan had left halfway through, he immediately became restless.
They still have to wait to bid for the semi-spiritual weapon.
By the time you try to catch up, it will be too late!
"What's the panic?!"
Qian Wanli gave a low reprimand, his sharp gaze sweeping over Qian Yao, instantly silencing him.
"Don't worry! I already notified your older brother! He can't escape!" Qian Wanli then explained in a low voice.
If I were to go out with them at this time, it would seem too deliberate.
If Chu Xuan were to get into trouble, even a fool would know it's related to the Qian family.
"Big brother's back?"
Qian Yao's eyes lit up immediately.
His elder brother, Qian Zhen, was not a disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect. He was spotted by the Yu Shu Sword Pavilion when he was young and was taken in as a disciple. Now he has also achieved minor mastery of the Gang Jin technique and has become an inner disciple of the Yu Shu Sword Pavilion!
Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion is also a top force in Lingxiao Prefecture. Although it cannot compare with Xuan Yang Sect, it firmly stands in the first tier among the many forces in Lingxiao Prefecture!
At that moment, the voice of the withered old man came.
"Next up for auction is a semi-spiritual weapon, the octagonal purple-gold hammer—"
"Junior Brother Chu, here are your cultivation techniques and pills."
In the VIP room, Liu Chengzhi walked over with the Four Harmonies True Qi cultivation manual and a bottle of pills. "The Four Harmonies True Qi and six Nine-Turn Condensing True Pills, totaling 18,000 contribution points, please check them."
Chu Xuan took it and carefully checked it over. After confirming that there were no problems, he took out all the contribution points and gold tickets together.
Now he's completely broke!
I have less than a thousand contribution points left.
-