Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 382 Threat. (First Update!)

Unlike the previous two items, as soon as Tao Xiliang finished speaking, a cultivator in the room immediately asked loudly, "Manager Tao, is this 'Rouge Demon' one of the top-quality ghost servants that your Crane Cry Tower received?"

The question had barely been asked when a cultivator in a silver-red silk robe sitting in the front row chimed in, "If it's neither a 'vengeful spirit' nor a 'fierce spirit,' then it must be an 'evil spirit' or a 'wicked creature'?"

"Without special magical artifacts, who has the means to control this thing?"

"This 'Rouge Curse' is powerful, but it's something that no one can control. It's just like trying to quench thirst with plums. What's the point of talking about its quality?"

Then, more cultivators spoke up...

"I've come here specifically for that batch of high-quality ghost servants. Don't tell me they're all things that [Ghost Control Technique] can't control!"

"It's quite normal for the 'evil spirits' or 'wicked creatures' of the [Scissors Prison] to possess ten ghostly skills and yin arts... What kind of superior quality is this!"

"Your Crane Cry Tower doesn't even enslave this 'Rouge Demon' yourselves, keeping her locked in this cage. So how are we supposed to control her even if we manage to buy her?"

"Manager Tao, are you making fun of us?"

In an instant, the semicircular hall was filled with chatter and chaos. Some cultivators, even those seated at the back, took advantage of the commotion to stand up, peer at the stage, and point and whisper, all expressing their dissatisfaction with Crane Cry Tower.

The "Rouge Demon" in the cage, already wild and untamed, was further agitated by the atmosphere. Ignoring its chains, it lunged at the edge of the cage, baring its teeth at the surrounding people, its ferocity fully revealed. It raised its slender, onion-like hands, slapping the iron cage with a clanging sound, the chains rattling continuously. A chilling aura surrounded it, like a black mist slightly shrouding its pale face, adding to its malevolent presence.

Watching this scene, even the three men from Hengshui County sitting next to Zheng Que began to murmur among themselves…

"Senior Liao, should we make an offer this time?"

"Offer a bid? What a load of rubbish! If we buy this thing, will the three of us be her food supply?"

"Let's wait and see. The batch of high-quality ghost servants that Heminglou mentioned shouldn't be this one..."

Zheng Que listened quietly, his expression unchanged, but he was secretly thinking to himself that this "Rouge Demon" was very beautiful and looked very obedient and well-behaved!

It would be best if no one else bid, letting him win the bid at the starting price...

Just as he was about to make a bid, Tao Xiliang suddenly spoke calmly: "Quiet!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to contain a hint of intimidation, instantly spreading throughout the entire venue and causing the boiling clamor to vanish in an instant.

For a moment, many cultivators felt as if a heavy gong had struck their hearts, and their minds were slightly stunned. After regaining their senses, they all subconsciously stopped talking and focused their attention back on the stage.

Throughout the entire process, Tao Xiliang remained calm and composed, clearly unfazed by such sudden questioning. He explained in a gentle voice, "The 'Rouge Demon' has only nine ghostly techniques and yin arts in total."

"These are not the top-quality ghost servants that this building is going to photograph."

"I will explain when those top-grade ghost servants come up later."

"As for this 'Rouge Demon,' it is, after all, a ghost from the [Scissors Prison]. Besides being used as a ghost servant, it also has other uses."

"For example, its yin energy can be extracted to nurture and refine corpse puppets; it can intimidate ghosts below the [Scissors Prison] level in the surrounding area; its soul is also one of the main ingredients of the [Youth Preservation Pill]..."

"Alright, the starting bid is 20,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each subsequent bid must be at least 1,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

After Tao Xiliang finished his introduction, the many cultivators present finally stopped their murmurs and complaints about Heming Tower's unfairness.

Immediately afterward, Zheng Que spoke first: "Twenty thousand low-grade spirit stones!" Seeing Zheng Que bid again, the three people from Hengshui County next to him were immediately shocked.

The leading elder cultivator hurriedly transmitted a warning: "Fellow Daoist Zheng, this 'Rouge Demon' is most likely an 'evil spirit' or 'wicked creature,' and cannot be controlled by ordinary means!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que was about to explain when Feng Guangchang, sitting in the front row, sneered inwardly and immediately shouted, "Twenty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Zheng Que frowned. This alchemist from Dongcen County kept trying to raise the price!
He immediately forgot about explaining to the three men from Hengshui County and was about to threaten Feng Guangchang again via telepathy, but the next moment...

"Thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

A deep, unfamiliar voice came from in front of Zheng Que.

Zheng Li immediately looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person who made the bid was also sitting in the first row, only five or six seats away from Feng Guangchang.

Unlike other cultivators, this cultivator, dressed in a dark blue robe with a wide lapel and narrow sleeves, and wearing a cymbal-shaped hat, spread his arms and legs wide and sat with an air of authority when making his bid. He didn't even glance at Feng Guangchang to his side, clearly not afraid of this alchemist from a major county.

Seeing this, Zheng Que immediately shouted, "Thirty-one thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the cultivator in the autumn-scented robe and cymbal-hat turned around, revealing a bronze face with thick eyebrows and sharp eyes. His gaze was full of warning and anger as he stared coldly at Zheng Que.

The old cultivator from Hengshui County was immediately startled and quickly sent a telepathic message to remind him, "Fellow Daoist Zheng, don't act rashly!"

"That is Mao Yanxin from Fengmu County. He is known throughout the prefecture for his ruthless and bloodthirsty nature."

“Even Feng Guangchang from Dongcen County, who is known for his arrogance due to his status as an alchemist, dares not offend Mao Yanxin!”

Just as the old cultivator was transmitting his voice, Mao Yanxin stared intently at Zheng Que and uttered each word clearly: "Forty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"I am Mao Yanxin from Fengmu County!"

Although he only gave his name, the threat in his tone was obvious, and it also contained an overwhelming confidence that all the cultivators in the hall should give way to him.

Zheng Que frowned immediately. He wasn't afraid of Mao Yanxin, but the other party's bid was too high. If this continued, how could he bid on the rest of the items?
While pondering, he continued, "Forty-one thousand low-grade spirit stones."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Que hesitated whether to continue threatening Mao Yanxin with his voice, when the other party said without hesitation, "Forty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Zheng Que's face immediately darkened. After thinking for a moment, he immediately transmitted his voice to Mu Xiangu in the private room: "Mu Xiangu, help me bid on this 'Rouge Demon'!"

"Bid in the name of the Heavenly Artifact Sect, and don't spend too many spirit stones!"

Before Mu Xiangu could respond, Tao Xiliang shouted in a loud voice, "Forty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones for the first time!"

"Forty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones, second time..."

"forty thousand……"

Just then, a clear, melodious, yet arrogant voice rang out from one of the private rooms above: "Forty-six thousand spirit stones!"

"I am Fu Qingge, an inner disciple of the Heavenly Artifact Sect!"

"Anyone who dares to raise the price again shall die!"

(End of this chapter)