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Chapter 365
Chapter 365: Warming Up




Translator: Novel Saga Editor: Novel Saga

"Can you find out from where that girl Zhong Xiu has invited such an expert charm magician?" the beautiful woman asked after a little consideration .

"This subordinate has sent people to investigate, but there has been no result yet," the green-dressed young woman replied .

The beautiful woman's brows creased, and she shot a discontented look at her .

The green-dressed woman's body abruptly became stiff, and she lowered her head in response .

"Continue your investigation, and notify me the moment you have the results," the beautiful woman commanded .

"Yes," the green-dressed woman complied . Then, she drew back, and stood to the side of the green-dressed man .

"Humph! So, you intend to regain the popularity with the help of some high-ranked magic charms . This attempt of yours is nothing but a delusion . " The beautiful woman sneered .

She turned around after a while, and walked outside .

. . .

The auction venue on the first floor of the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion…

The venue was originally divided into two separate meeting places . But, the partition wall that stood in the middle of both venues had been removed this time . In addition, the layout of the venue had been slightly modified so that it could accommodate thousands of people at a time .

However, there still existed a big disparity between this venue and the one on the third floor… whether it was in terms of the layout or the scope … But, this scope could still be regarded as more than enough for some warm-up events before the large-scale auction that was scheduled to be held at the end of the month .

All seats of this venue were fully occupied at the moment . Therefore, some people were standing to one side . They were talking and discussing with great enthusiasm . Most of the faces in the venue were smeared with a hint of excitement as well as anticipation .

In addition, there were some people in groups of three or four who occupied a certain area of the venue . Their facial expression looked calm, and they had a composed bearing . However, they seemed somewhat inharmonious with the clamorous environment of the surrounding .

"Red Snake Tribe, Blazing Tiger Tribe, Multifarious Gem Pavilion, Blue Dome Association . . . "

Zhong Xiu and Shi Mu stood in a room above the auction hall . And, the window of that room was providing them with a panoramic view of the crowd below . Zhong Xiu's gaze wandered somewhere in the crowd, and then she spoke out their names one by one .





"These influential people don't stand in the same league as the Mystical Eagle Tribe and the Black Spirit Association . But, they are also regarded as medium-sized forces in the neighboring regions . " Zhong Xiu said with excitement .

"I think you can boost up your strength significantly if you can draw these forces to your side," Shi Mu added .

"Perhaps, all of them have shown up here for the high-ranked magic charm . Big Brother Shi, we may think of bringing out some high-ranked magic charms as a bargaining chip today . But, I'm afraid that a large quantity of them will be required to continue this trend if we do so . You . . . " Zhong Xiu looked at Shi Mu with a worried look on her face .

"Miss Xiu, you don't have to worry about this . The process of drawing a magic charm is in itself a process of practicing a magic art . Besides, I've already drawn a lot over the past month or so . So, you can toss out a few of them at regular intervals by the end of the month to attract the attention of these people . This would also make them assured about the guaranteed supply of magic charms at the final auction," Shi Mu said .

"Many thanks, Big Brother Shi . " Zhong Xiu said .

. . .

A purple-robed middle-aged man stood on the platform at the moment . He was tall, and his hands looked bright-red in color… It seemed that the red color of his hands was due to some kind of cultivation art that he would practice .

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion's Auction . This humble man is Gu Li . I can see many new faces here today . I'll say a few words before starting the auction as per the convention . This Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion will conduct altogether five small-scale auctions before the final auction which will be conducted at the end of the month . These small auctions will be organized to warm-up our distinguished guests who have come from afar . This is the third auction . I, hereby sincerely invite you to honor us with your gracious presence at the final auction on behalf of the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion . We have myriads of exotic and rare things to offer at the scheduled time . I believe that we won't disappoint you that day," the purple-robed man raised his voice to say .

The droning sound of people's discussion subsided a lot as soon as this announcement was made . Simultaneously, everyone directed their gaze towards the middle .

"Well then, let's get started without further ado . " The purple-robed middle-aged man beckoned with his hand, and several yellow-shirted men walked up to him with a wooden box .

There was a metallic ore in that box which was sparkling and radiating cold light like a snow . It was one-foot in size, and was exuding a very intense invisible aura of the gold .

"This is a piece of high-ranked Golden Iron . The degree of its purity is very high . It can substantially enhance the power of the spirit tool pills if it is added in the process of its refinement . The starting price of this product is five thousand spirit stones . And, each subsequent bid must be higher than the previous bid by at least one hundred spirit stones," the purple-robed man said .

This high-ranked Golden Iron wasn't regarded as a very rare or unusual stuff . But, such a big piece was sufficient enough to enhance an ordinary spirit tool to a higher grade . Someone immediately called out his bid . Then, the bid price started to rise gradually . It was finally captured by a Xian Tian advanced-stage warrior who made the highest bid of 9,500 spirit stones .

A hint of exultation flashed through the purple-robed man's eyes since the high-ranked Golden Iron had been sold at a fairly good price . It could be treated as a good sign for them .

He waved his hand, and someone again walked up with another auction item . It was a large white egg that was almost half the size of a human .

"This is the beast egg of a red-eyed golden eagle — a Xian Tian-ranked bird-class demon beast . All you need to do is to use some offering sacrifice methods to make this beast recognize its master once this egg hatches . Then, you can have a red-eyed golden eagle as your spirit pet . I would also like to share with you that we are going to offer demon pills and other materials of a red-eyed golden eagle at the final auction which will be held at the end of the month," the purple-robed man said in a loud voice .





A Xian Tian-ranked demon beast's egg was presented before the people . But, it could only set off a small tide in the auction hall in response .

To have a flying-class demon beast as a spirit pet was indeed very useful . However, it wasn't only because of their combat power . The more important point was that it could carry a person while flying once it was fully grown . It could be said that these beasts were equivalent to a not-so-low-ranked flying magic tool . Furthermore, having this flying beast at one's disposal could make one's adventure trips very convenient . Hence, many powerful people who hadn't made any bid before joined in and started to vie for this egg .

However, the genuinely big influences present in the auction hall still remained motionless . It seemed that they had absolutely no interest in the red-eyed golden eagle's egg .

The purple-robed middle-aged man noticed these people's facial expression, and understood the situation inwardly . He had eventually realized that it was the previous announcement about the high-ranked magic charms that had drawn these people to this pavilion .

Another two auction items were offered in the following time . But then, the purple-robed middle-aged man noticed that those influential people seemed to be losing their patience now . So, he made a gesture behind him .

There was a yellow-dressed man underneath the platform . He walked up the stage with a white jade box in his hand .

The jade box was opened, and three miraculously flickering magic charms came into sight . They were red, purple, and blue in color respectively, and each of them was exuding bursts of strong magic power waves .

"Ladies and gentlemen, after a long wait… here's the next product for the auction . These three are high-ranked magic charms . These high-ranked magic charms have been refined by an expert charm magician in response to our special request for the same," the purple-robed man introduced .

Everyone's gaze converged on the three magic charms in the jade box as they heard these words . Those influential people had been stable and sturdy all along like a mountain . But even they sat up straight, and their eyes lit up brightly in response .

"The first one of these three high-ranked magic charms is the Chain of Fire Explosion Charm . The second one is the Thunder Cloud Storm Charm, and the third and last one is a Frosty Sky Water Blade Charm . All of them are considered top-notch magic charms in the category of high-ranked magic charms . The magic art they contain doesn't have any issue . In fact, each of them is equivalent to the strength of the Earth-ranked totem warrior's one strike . They are valuable treasures . I think that it's needless to say anything further . " The purple-robed man took the three magic charms out of the box as if he deliberately wanted to make everyone see them clearly .

"They are indeed high-ranked magic charms!"

"They are exuding intense magic power waves!"

A wave of exclamation and discussion started to ring in the hall .

The Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion had previously claimed that there would be high-ranked magic charms at the auction today . But, most of the people present at the scene had embraced a dubious attitude towards that news . However, they finally believed this news when they saw the real thing .

Those influential people's eyes also got suffused with a gleam of excitement and eagerness to do something .

"These three magic charms are offered for sale together . The initial price of these charms is five-thousand spirit stones . And, each subsequent bid mustn't be less than one-hundred spirit stones more!" A contented look flashed through the purple-robed man's eyes when he saw the people's reaction . He then said .

"Five thousand one hundred!" someone immediately called out his bid .





"Five thousand two hundred!"

"Five thousand five hundred!"

Most of these bidders were Xian Tian-ranked warriors . After all, only these people could dare to take out thousands of spirit stones so casually .

"Six thousand spirit stones!" A blue-robed young man was seated in the front row of the auction . He made his bid by adding five-hundred spirit stones in one fell swoop like a rich and overbearing person .

A few people were seated next to that blue-robe man . They seemed to have encircled him from all sides… like stars twinkling around the bright moon .

"This person is called Lan Yu . He is the Young Master of a medium-sized chamber of commerce — The Hundred Gem Pavilion . He also has the backing of the Blue Mountain Tribe which is a Peaceful barbarian tribe . " Zhong Xiu explained to Shi Mu; they were in a certain room on the second floor .

Shi Mu nodded, and a delighted smile emerged on his face in response .

"Six thousand five hundred!"

Another vigorous voice resounded at this moment . It was the voice of a big man who was seated not far from the blue-robed man . He wore a red armor, and was surrounded by a few red-robed attendants .

The blue-robed man looked at the red-armored man with a cold look on his face . The red-armored man also gazed back at him with an unyielding expression on his face, and a sneer crawled across his face .

"This man is an Earth-ranked Elder of the Blazing Tiger Tribe," Zhong Xiu explained .

Shi Mu groaned in response, and continued to watch the development of the situation below in a quiet manner .

"Six thousand eight hundred!" the blue-robed man didn't back down a bit .

"Seven thousand!" Another influential person began to participate in the bidding .

Shi Mu felt greatly relieved when he saw this situation . The fact that only three high-ranked magic charms could attract such a high price was beyond his expectations .

This bid price still couldn't be considered high if they were compared with that of some spirit tools and valuable spirit materials . But, this thing was a consumable item at the end of the day . Though, they could reap considerable commission as well as revenue for the auction if they were offered for sale in large quantities .

Shi Mu had obtained a bountiful number of spirit stones from the Dark Moon Cult's sub-altar that was situated in the Hidden Wind Valley . But, the majority of them had been used in the procurement of goods, his previous expenses, and practicing cost . Consequently, he was left with only 30,000 spirit stones or so nowadays .

However, he could now seize this opportunity to make a big profit from the sale of high-ranked magic charms . In fact, it would be a fairly good income even after the deduction of making cost and commission from the total income . On top of that, the final product — 'Star Stone' — would also fetch a lot of spirit stones for him . And, so many spirit stones would be enough to enhance his martial art and magic art practice to a step further again .

One of the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion's guards came into Shi Mu and Zhong Xiu's room at this time . He made a respectful gesture to greet Zhong Xiu, and then said to Shi Mu, "Senior Shi, someone at the door is looking for you . "

. . .

The people were still competing against each other for the magic charms . Finally, the three magic charms were bagged by the Elder of the Blazing Tiger Tribe since he had had the highest bid of eight-thousand-five-hundred spirit stones .

The sudden appearance of three high-ranked magic charms had made the auction reach a new upsurge tide in terms of the highest bid price . After that, the next few items were also sold at the auction at a significant price .

The curtain of this small auction finally dropped after half-an-hour .

In a certain living room of the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion…

The Young Master of the Hundred Gem Pavilion, the Elder of the Blazing Tiger Tribe, and three golden-robed men had gathered in this room . They all had had the same idea, and hadn't left the pavilion immediately .

An air of hostility could be vaguely felt among them since they had just bid against each other at the auction .

"Elder Yan, you've already bought three high-ranked magic charms . So, why are you still here?" Lan Yu — the Young Master of the Hundred Gem Pavilion — cast a sidelong glance at the red armored man, and said in a cold manner .

"This place is the Welcoming the Immortals Pavilion . It's not your Hundred Gem Pavilion . Besides, this old man doesn't need to seek suggestions from Young Master Lan," the red-armored sneered .

Lan Yu snorted, and sat down .

"You're the Vice President of the Blue Dome Chamber of Commerce, Yan Que . Dear Friend Yan, I am Yan Dian of the Blazing Tiger Tribe," the red-armored man looked at a golden-robed handsome man, and said . That man's face looked white; he was one of the three golden-robed men .

"Nice to meet you . " The white-faced man bore a cold and stern expression on his face… He didn't say much in response .

Suddenly, a sound of footsteps spread from outside . Then, Zhong Xiu's silhouette appeared at the door .

"I'm extremely sorry to have kept my respected guests waiting for so long . Actually, there had been some important matters related to this pavilion that had kept me occupied," She walked into the living room . Then, she swept her gaze over the surrounding men once . After that, she made a gesture as a sign of greeting .

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