Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

That short sentence had already whetted Wei Xi's appetite.

Wei Xi narrowed his eyes, realizing he had met an opponent of extremely high skill level.

Dealing with such a troublesome character, Wei Xi stopped beating around the bush and said bluntly, "I've seen your abilities, so please speak frankly!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qizi, who was standing to the side, lowered her head even further, fearing that she would become a victim in the battle between the two.

A rustling sound came from behind the curtain, accompanied by shadows sweeping across the expensive fabric, like an old dream from years past.

The layers of curtains were drawn back by the maids, revealing the true identity of the owner of this private room.

She was a woman around twenty years old. At first glance, she was tall and slender with a dignified demeanor. Upon closer inspection, her sideburns were as if cut by a knife, her eyebrows as if painted with ink, her nose as straight as a hanging gall, and her lips as red as pearls. What was even more wonderful was her pair of phoenix eyes, which were full of spirit when she looked around.

This person's appearance was outstanding, second only to Qin Feng. Countless people would pale in comparison, not to mention her overall demeanor, which overshadowed her fine silks and satins, making it clear at a glance that she held a high position and great power.

Now Wei Xi felt much more at ease: there was no reason for such a person to make things difficult for him; he was probably just looking for some fun on a whim.

The remaining concerns focus on whether the other party is ruthless.

“I am a little older, so it is not an exaggeration for me to call the three of you ‘little immortal masters’,” the woman reclining on the couch said, her eyelids slightly lifted. “Captain Yuan is doing this for me. If he has offended you in any way, please forgive him.”

"I wonder what brings you young immortal masters to this desolate Chongxiao City?"

Wei Xi was unsure: was this a test to see if they had any backup plans to silence them in Chongxiao City, or was it to ask if the three of them were colluding with Yuan Qizi to launch an attack?

In the midst of the chaos, Wei Xi was surprisingly at a loss for words.

"What else could I have come here for? To buy things!" Qin Feng said bitterly, "It's a pity I didn't check the almanac before I left home, and now I've been dragged into this mess!"

This frank expression caught everyone off guard. The woman on the bed showed an embarrassed expression, which, though fleeting, ultimately dispelled the veil of mystery.

"The Double Ninth Festival gathering is indeed famous throughout the world, but seeing it today, I feel it's nothing special. It's clear that these rumors cannot be entirely believed."

The man's way of speaking seemed familiar, which displeased Wei Xi. He feigned impatience and said, "Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I'll take my leave!"

This time, Qin Feng grabbed Wei Xi, who was about to run away.

Upon closer inspection, Qin Feng's other hand had already gripped the hilt of Gao Han's sword.

Wei Xi immediately became alert: there was a master in this room whom he could not detect.

Anyone with a modicum of cunning would know that taking action at this moment is not a good idea. On one hand, there are Wei Xi and his two companions, who have just been thoroughly humiliated, with their strongest fighter still recovering from serious injuries; on the other hand, their opponents are unfathomable experts who have been waiting in comfort.

Moreover, based on Wei Xi's understanding of Qin Feng, she would have been willing to fight even if she had a 30% chance of winning. The reason she is holding back now is simply because the hope of escaping unscathed is extremely slim.

Circumstances dictate that Wei Xisheng had to stop and prepare to find a way to back down.

"Since you're here, don't rush off," the woman on the couch said with a smile. "Although Chongxiao City is a remote and impoverished place, it does have some interesting things. If you see anything you like, just take a picture, and put it on my tab! Come! Give the three little immortal masters some seats!"

Several well-trained servants came upon hearing the commotion, invited Wei Xi and his companions to sit down, and served them fruits and pastries before respectfully withdrawing. Although Wei Xi was a vulgar person who readily accepted anything, a detached glance was enough to tell that these pastries were far more exquisite than those in the Yun family's private room.

This woman's wealth is evident; this windfall might actually come true.

But Wei Xi was quite certain that such a free lunch wouldn't happen to her. Therefore, she was extremely vigilant, wanting to interpret the profound meaning behind every little action of the other party.

Qin Feng, displaying the demeanor of a great general, sat calmly to the left of Wei Xi, with Gao Han resting across his lap.

As for Lian Gou Lang, he had kept quiet ever since he entered. Now that he felt he had escaped a disaster, he dared to observe the owner of the private room, and then turned his gaze to the curtains, studying the intricate patterns on them.

The scene displayed in the water mirror in the private room was different from that during the day; back then, it was a quick auction with sessions set up according to categories. The Double Night Gathering, on the other hand, was a large-scale fine auction, and the items auctioned were simply incomparable to those during the day.

Within a quarter of an hour of Wei Xi sitting down, three deals were made: the Unhindered Grass to stabilize his realm and expand his Qi Palace; the Cloud-Ascending Eagle Egg, which would hatch into a Spirit-Consciousness Demon Beast; and the beautiful Black Abyss Hundred-Layered Silk.

Each of the three items fetched an astronomical price, and the total transaction amount made Wei Xi's heart ache just thinking about it.

The white-haired young man presiding over the auction in the water mirror began to introduce the fourth item.

"Distinguished guests, the following lot comes from the Golden Age!"

"Thinking back to those days when the powerful figures who amazed the era slew all the demons and beasts, established sects and laid the foundation for the cultivation world, how exhilarating that must have been!"

"The demonic beasts were defeated, the yin and yang energies ceased to flow, and the vast waters wreaked havoc by those water-attribute-friendly demonic beasts gradually receded. The four lands of east, west, south, and north were connected as one, and the era belonging to the human race finally arrived!"

"Distinguished guests! This item for auction is the 'Tears of the Dried-Up Sea'! It is the last drop of water that condensed from the dried-up monster-infested waters of that time!"

"These demonic beasts include the Devouring Beast of the Zhenhai Sect, the Luexi that controls the rivers of the Northern Frontier, the giant moss crocodile lurking in the swamps of the Southern River, and the silt-ridden beast that created thousands of oases in the Western Regions!"

"After identification, [Tears of the Dried-Up Sea] is a top-tier material with water affinity. Even cultivators with affinity for other attributes can unleash the same strength as water-affinity cultivators simply by wearing it!"

“What’s even rarer,” the white-haired youth, passionately promoting the product, raised his head slightly, “is that the [Tears of the Dried-Up Sea] can harmonize various materials, preserving their individual properties while preventing them from clashing. It’s a treasure coveted by weapon refiners, alchemists, and herbalists!”

Wei Xi frowned slightly: The function of [Tears of the Dried-Up Sea] is too powerful. Doesn't it have any side effects at all?

However, if what the white-haired boy said is true, then [Tears of the Dried-up Sea] is indeed a top-tier material, one that is both legendary and highly functional.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted. Wei Xi was still lacking water and gold in his materials. If he could acquire [Tears of the Dried-Up Sea], wouldn't that be...?

Wei Xi quickly stopped herself from thinking about it: with the previous prices as a reference, she wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing, not even if it meant robbery!
Wei Xi, the outlaw, is having a lucky day.

“It seems that Master Wei has taken a liking to this item,” the woman smiled and turned her head to instruct, “Write a note: 20 million high-grade spirit stones plus the Bing-character secret realm explored last year.”

This spirit stone might cost him his life, so Wei Xi immediately refused, saying, "I cannot accept such a reward without merit! I am just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and my wife's kindness is misplaced! I absolutely refuse to accept it!"

"You can call me Tenth Sister," the woman gestured to her subordinates to bid, "Little Immortal Master Wei, don't be nervous, I will give you a condition you can't refuse!" (End of Chapter)