The beautiful woman came into a living room after some time . Some people were already seated in that room .
A golden-haired young man with blue eyes, a black-robed old man with long eyebrows, and a dignified middle-aged man who held a folding fan in his hand were among them . They all heard the sound of footsteps, and looked in that direction one after another .
"The three of you, I'm sorry for the delay . My hands are full with too many things with these days . It's very disrespectful that this humble woman had kept you three waiting," the beautiful woman walked in, and said in an apologetic manner .
"Haha, Elder Zhao seems quite occupied nowadays . By the way, it's no big deal if the three of us waited you for some time," the dignified middle-aged man's words were accompanied by a laugh .
"President Zong is very modest . The business of the Black Spirit Association in the Rising Sun City seems to be soaring at its zenith . Who in the entire Rising Sun City doesn't know this?" the beautiful woman said with a smile .
The Black Spirit Association had a large-scale chamber of commerce set up in the Rising Sun City . It would deal in the business of ore here . It had been established by the collaboration of several medium-sized barbarian tribes . It couldn't be compared with the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce in any aspect . However, it was still ranked among the top ten chambers of commerce in the Rising Sun City .
The golden-haired young man was one of the Elders of the Spirit Eagle Tribe . This tribe commanded great power . In fact, his status couldn't be considered below Linghu Kuan . As for the black-robed old man with long eyebrows… he belonged to another powerful barbarian tribe that resided near the Rising Sun City . And, he was the Chief of the Blue Feather Tribe .
"Elder Zhao, this is a very special period . So, we don't want to take more time in formal greeting . Let's get straight to the point . The auction is about to begin . The three of us have come over here with some goods in response to your invitation . And, we want to entrust them to you for this auction . This is the detailed list of those goods . Elder Zhao, please take a look at it," the golden-haired young man said . Simultaneously, he took out a jade slip .
The black-robed old man and the dignified middle-aged man also took out their respective jade slips and handed them to her .
The beautiful woman's face beamed with elation .
"Thank you so much for placing trust in this humble woman . You all rest assured . This humble woman will exert all of her strength to make sure that your entrusted goods get sold at the highest bid price . " the beautiful woman said .
"We naturally believe in Elder Zhao . Otherwise, we wouldn't have come here," the dignified middle-aged man replied with a smile .
The dignified middle-aged and the other gentlemen left the Jade Spirit Pavilion after half-an-hour .
After that, the beautiful woman held the three jade slips, and an excited smile bloomed across her face .
She took a long and deep breath . She then clapped her hands, and a green-dressed man walked in .
"Transmit an order that another auction will be conducted tomorrow . Important matters will be announced after the meeting," she said .
The green-robed man complied, and retired .
She then arrived by the side of the window, and gazed in the eastern direction of the city… A faint smile played at the corners of her mouth .
. . .
The east of the city… the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion .
Frequent movement of people could be seen here . And, the stream of people couldn't be considered shallow either . However, it was still poles apart if it was compared with the bustling scene of the Jade Spirit Pavilion .
Zhong Xiu stood in a certain room on the third floor of this Pavilion . Her beautiful eyebrows slightly creased at this moment . The white-haired old man — Manager Ge — stood in front of her; he was telling her something in a low voice .
"Elder Gu Shan of the Spirit Eagle Tribe, Chief of the Blue Feather Tribe, and President Zong of the Black Spirit Association . . . Manager Ge, have you done a proper enquiry in this regard?" Zhong Xiu asked .
"Yes, my subordinates have dispatched two groups of people to confirm this news . The three of them did go to the Jade Spirit Pavilion an hour before . And, they departed nearly half-an-hour ago . I'm afraid that the purpose of their visit should be to entrust goods for the auction," Manager Ge confirmed .
"Well, I already knew about this matter . You go down first . " Zhong Xiu said .
Manager Ge complied, and walked towards the door .
However, he glanced towards the inside room before he stepped out of the room .
He saw that Shi Mu sat behind a square table there . He had bent over that table, and was drawing something .
Manager Ge glanced at him once . Then, he retracted his gaze, and walked out of the room .
Zhong Xiu closed the door, and let out a soft sigh .
Meanwhile, Shi Mu had stopped his magic brush . Suddenly, a ray of light flashed on the water-blue-colored magic charm that was in front of him, and then it dissipated .
This was a middle-ranked water attribute magic charm – Cold Frost Charm .
A trace of a smile emerged on Shi Mu's face as he saw this . He examined the magic charm a bit, and then nodded with satisfaction . He then put it aside . After that, he stood up, and stretched his muscles a bit .
A thick stack of magic charms was already placed on the side table . There were apparently dozens of them, and all of them were middle-ranked magic charms .
"Miss Xiu, don't worry . You do know that the Jade Spirit Pavilion has more goods in their stock than here . Even the quality of their goods is better than those of the goods here . So, it's natural that their popularity would also be far better," Shi Mu walked out of the inside room, and held Zhong Xiu's hand as he said .
"The Jade Spirit Pavilion has formed an alliance with another three influential parties . This alliance must have uplifted their fame and strength even further . The auction will officially mark its commencement in another half month or so . I'm worried . . . " Zhong Xiu said in a soft voice .
"Miss Xiu, Elder Zhao's network of connections is very profound and far better than ours . We can't compete with her in this area . However, I'm almost ready here . " Shi Mu said .
Zhong Xiu looked at Shi Mu, and felt a surge of peace in her heart .
"We don't have much time left for the auction . So, this is the time for us to counterattack . " Shi Mu said .
. . .
On the first floor of the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion… a number of rooms were opened on both sides of the aisle of the auction venue . All these rooms had been converted into well-equipped small-sized shops . And, some precious things were arranged in these shops .
Several visitors would stroll around these small shops from the beginning to the end of the auction .
A black-faced barbarian man halted in front of a small shop at this time; he was a Hou Tian warrior . His eyes drew towards a fiery-red-colored magic charm that was placed somewhere on the shelf in that shop . The waves of magic power it was exuding didn't seem weak . It was a middle-ranked fire attribute magic charm — Fire Spear Charm .
The black-faced barbarian was struck dumb for a moment . The supply of magic charms was very scarce on the Western Continent . It was usually very rare to see a magic charm in large shops . And, the ones that were there were sold at a considerably high price .
He cast a glance at the marked-price on its surface, and found that it wasn't expensive at all .
"I want this magic charm!" the black-faced barbarian immediately addressed a young man who was guarding the shop .
"Okay . Your Excellency, please wait a moment . " The young shopkeeper smiled, and took down the magic charm on the wooden frame . Then, he handed it to the black-faced barbarian .
The black-faced barbarian paid him the spirit stones, and then his face beamed with a gleam of excitement .
The fact was that he didn't have many spirit stones . And, a small-scale auction was scheduled to be held in the afternoon . He knew that he might not be able to make a bid for any good thing due to insufficient number of spirit stones . However, he was at least able to buy this middle-ranked magic charm . So, he could say that it had been a worthwhile trip for him .
A middle-ranked magic charm was perhaps nothing in front of a Xian Tian-ranked powerhouse . However, it could be viewed as the most valuable treasure for this barbarian man since he was a Hou Tian-ranked warrior . He would surely have a lot more confidence than before while doing anything… whether it was to accompany people to some remote mountains for hunting demon beasts, or to participate in the tribal competitions .
"Brother, why are you so excited? Don't tell me that you've bought some very good stuff!" Some similarly dressed barbarian men walked over to the black-faced barbarian man .
"It's nothing . I've just found a fairly good thing," the black-faced barbarian averted his eyes, and didn't tell them the truth .
After all, it wouldn't be good for him if such a valuable treasure came to the knowledge of so many people .
Those people exchanged glances with each other a few times… as if they didn't believe his words .
Meanwhile, the young shopkeeper of that small shop again took out a middle-ranked fire-attribute magic charm from somewhere, and placed it on the shelf .
"A middle-ranked magic charm!"
One of these people was a Hou Tian advanced stage warrior . He showed the quickest response at this time . He caught sight of the magic charm that had just been placed on the shelf, and exclaimed .
These people looked at the marked-price of the magic charm almost at the same time, and then looked at each other . Then, they rushed to the counter of the shop like a swarm of bees, and started to vie for that magic charm .
Their quarrel immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding people, and they also swarmed around the shop .
"Here's a middle-ranked magic charm… It's a wind-attribute hurricane magic charm!" Some people found a magic charm on the shelf of another shop .
"There's also one!" Someone again found a magic charm in another shop . And, the price of that charm was also not high .
All magic charms were bought by these people in no time .
On the other side, the shopkeepers of these small shops would immediately put another magic charm on display every time a magic charm was purchased .
However, the shopkeepers would stop taking out more magic charms when a total of five magic charms had been sold by their shop .
"Everyone, the auction has received the support of a proficient charm magician of late . We are indebted to this great master for the supply of so many magic charms . However, the number is still limited . Each store can supply only five charms every day . And, that is also subject to availability," a shopkeeper announced to the surrounding people after he had sold all five magic charms .
His announcement sparked off a discussion among these people . There were many people who couldn't snatch away any magic charm . They secretly made a firm resolve that they would rush over here a bit earlier tomorrow . Then, they would be able to grab a middle-ranked magic charm for sure .
"Drawing a middle-ranked magic charm is just a piece of cake for the great master . There will be a large number of high-ranked magic charms at the auction that will be conducted at the end of the month . And, all of them will be made by the master personally," the shopkeeper said .
"How many will be there?" someone asked .
"This is temporarily confidential . However, it is said that the master has started the preparation since a long time ago," the shopkeeper said .
This statement triggered a tumultuous situation in the crowd .
A high-ranked magic charm was definitely a rare thing in the Western Continent . The power it would display was formidable enough to threaten even an Earth-ranked powerhouse . Its value to the Xian Tian-ranked warrior was the same as that of a middle-ranked magic charm to a Hou Tian warrior . It was regarded as a very precious and life-saving thing .
These magic charms could substantially enhance the overall strength and heritage of people if they were to be supplied in a large quantity .
Some of the Xian Tian warriors and Star-ranked magicians in the crowd didn't feel anything when they saw these middle-ranked magic charms . However, a hint of excitement finally surfaced in their eyes at this very moment .
"In addition, a small number of high-ranked magic charms will often be displayed at the following small-scale auctions . You all are welcome," the shopkeeper said in a loud voice .
The surrounding crowd heard these words, and again started a discussion . Everyone looked quite excited at the moment . But, there were also many people in the crowd whose facial expressions changed . And, they left the venue right away… It seemed as if they had rushed to inform someone .
The shopkeeper saw this scene, and a smile spread across his face in response .
The Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion had a large number of middle-ranked magic charms . And, high-ranked magic charms would appear soon at the auction . This news spread everywhere at lightning speed .
Many influential people of the city became restless to do something as this news reached their ears .
It was seen that Earth-ranked powerhouses and people below their rank had a great attraction for the high-ranked magic charms .
The Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion also began to send invitations to many influential people in the city at the right moment . And, they all were invited for the auction that would be held at the end of the month . But, the people who received their invitations said that they would send people to attend the auction .
In the Jade Spirit Pavilion… the beautiful woman's face looked as cold as a cold frost .
"According to the news we have received… more than 20 small and medium-sized barbarian tribes of this city as well as some other chamber of commerce have agreed to attend the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion's auction at the end of the month," a green-dressed man stood to one side, and said in his mouth .
The green-dressed young woman stood to the side, and was watching the beautiful woman in a careful manner .
The beautiful woman slammed her palms on the chair heavily, and stood up .
"So, they have resorted to high-ranked magic charms to attract more people . That's good, Zhong Xiu . I had looked down on you," she said with hatred .
"Do we have some high-ranked magic charms in our stock?" The beautiful woman thought of something . Then, she turned her head to look at the green-dressed woman, and asked .
"Yes, we have some, but only ten or so . And, they all are already scheduled to appear as an auction item on the day of the auction," the green-dressed woman replied .
"Only ten or so . . . That is very few . " The beautiful woman frowned, and shook her head in response .
The beautiful woman had been able to make it to the position of the Chamber of Commerce's Elder at a young age . She was an incomparably savvy person . Therefore, she had understood after a moment of consideration that it was obviously not a good option to use magic charms to contend with the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion .
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