Mist Lord

The Cloud Mist Pavilion was exceptionally lively today.

With the Level 7/8 Grand Lord Trial approaching, the demand for various war resources, especially rare items, has surged. Cloud Pavilion is releasing some of its treasures at the opportune time.

Having enjoyed all the benefits in normal times, they must show some responsibility to the outside world when it matters most.

The trials for level 7/8 lords are a complex undertaking with far-reaching consequences. Besides the main lord, their subordinate lords must also participate, and therefore must be well-prepared to avoid being sent to their deaths instead of being of help.

Yunwu Pavilion has really gone all out this time, putting rare Tier 3 slave soldiers, contract scrolls, fine-grade weapons and armor, and even rare treasures on the shelves.

For products like wound medicine, they even brought out all the inventory from the past six months.

It can be said to be full of sincerity.

The items are all high-quality, but they are also quite expensive, and not everyone can afford them.

"It's Pei Shuang!"

"And Xia Yuan!"

"I must say, the two of them actually have great chemistry standing together; they're a perfect couple!!!"

The auction organized by Yunwu Pavilion this time adopted a sealed-bid auction model. When Xia Yuan and Pei Shuang arrived, the auction was already close to its end.

This was clearly something Pei Shuang had planned.

Otherwise, given her reputation in the league, she would be surrounded by onlookers wherever she goes.

The fact that Xia Yuan, a rising star, was also by her side this time made her even more eye-catching.

"So, which one do you like?"

Pei Shuang certainly didn't lack anything; her main purpose this time was to accompany Xia Yuan on a stroll. This was to demonstrate to the outside world how much the Suiye faction valued Xia Yuan, as well as the close relationship between them.

"These are all great things, but unfortunately I can't afford them all."

Before coming here, Xia Yuan thought he was quite wealthy, but upon seeing this, he realized he was still a penniless pauper. Even a simple third-tier soldier slave cost nearly two hundred silver coins. Other high-quality equipment and rare treasures were even more valuable.

After purchasing grain, calves, farm tools, and seeds, he had very little money left, which he needed to use for recruiting soldiers daily.

Currently, recruiting sword-and-shield dogs and skeleton warriors alone costs a total of 30 silver coins per day.

I still need to think about making money when I get back.

As they strolled around, they arrived at Xia Yuan's favorite area: the treasure chest blind box section. To match the lively atmosphere of this auction, Cloud Mist Pavilion unusually brought out more than thirty bronze treasure chests at once.

Unfortunately, many people were just watching the spectacle, but very few actually bought anything.

Even the new lords who just arrived this year have all been tortured by treasure chests to some extent, and know that the probability of getting good items from treasure chests is extremely low, and they are purely a scam.

Otherwise, so many lords wouldn't have taken the treasure chests they worked so hard to obtain and sold them at the Cloud Mist Pavilion.

"I want this treasure chest."

Xia Yuan glanced around discreetly and quickly chose one of the inconspicuous bronze treasure chests.

"Alright!"

The female shop assistant only recognized the vest Shangtang, but was not familiar with Xia Yuan himself.

"You still have this interest?"

Seeing that Xia Yuan hadn't bought anything but instead came to open blind boxes, Pei Shuang became a little curious.

That's a bit too much of a gambler.

"Let's try our luck, maybe we can benefit from your popularity."

Xia Yuan didn't hide anything and immediately opened the bronze treasure chest, inside which was a talisman.

"Holy crap! I got gold!"

"What incredible luck!!! I opened several and got nothing, but he got it on his first try."

"Damn it, that's awful!"

"Brother, are you selling this amulet? I'll offer 400 silver coins!"

Those with shallow minds were still filled with envy and jealousy, while the more astute lords, especially the great lords who were going to participate in the trial, were already eager to make their offers.

Amulet!

This is the number one life-saving artifact on the battlefield, aside from the legendary substitute doll. Buying it is a sure win.

"I'll offer 450!"

"I'll offer 500!!!"

The auction held by Cloud Mist Pavilion had already attracted many powerful lords.

And just as the sealed bid was about to open, it quickly attracted a host of lords to compete for the bids, making the scene quite lively.

"Your luck..."

Pei Shuang was also stunned, never expecting that Xia Yuan would win the jackpot with a casual draw.

Could she really bring good luck?

"I still have the amulet I received as a reward from the Alliance. I can sell it to you if you need it."

The amulet awarded by the alliance had already been used, but another one appeared later. Xia Yuan deliberately opened the treasure chest in public, intending to sell this amulet to raise funds.

"want!"

The more prominent a lord is like Pei Shuang, the greater the potential security risks. Items like talismans are naturally the more the better, especially during the Great Trial period.

"However, I might not have that much cash. Would it be okay if I used part of the payment to offset the cost of the goods?"

"Of course, no problem."

After several encounters, Xia Yuan believed that Pei Shuang would not let him suffer a loss; how could she possibly sell it to an outsider?

"Thanks!"

This undoubtedly made Pei Shuang very happy, and it also demonstrated the unity of the Suiye faction to the outside world.

"Why!"

Seeing this, the other lords had no choice but to leave.

There's nothing to complain about. First, the highest bidder wins, and second, good things tend to circulate within factions; that's how everyone does it.

.........

In the distance, Lu Zhanting and Wen Yutong were also browsing the auction in the crowd.

"Xia Yuan is not only very lucky, but also very good at dealing with people."

"..."

Lu Zhanting subconsciously clenched his fist, then turned and left as if nothing had happened.

Ever since Xia Yuan entered their small circle, Lu Zhanting could clearly feel that he had fallen out of favor with Sect Master Pei Shuang. Even in private conversations, Xia Yuan was mentioned more often.

That's not all; the key issue is that Pei Shuang's resources are clearly being tilted towards Xia Yuan.

This subtly undermines one's own interests.

However, Pei Shuang is the sect leader after all, and it is her freedom to support whomever she wants; no one has the right to interfere.

How could Lu Zhanting dare to express his dissatisfaction to Lu's face?

.........

With the money, Xia Yuan was finally able to participate in the auction.

However, instead of choosing popular third-tier soldiers or rare treasures, he set his sights on a young wood elf slave.

Wood Elves are a branch of Elves, naturally affinity-with nature, and are also chosen apprentices of Root Mage.

Although it was not a slave to soldiers and was still in its infancy, its wood elf bloodline alone was enough to fetch a high price, and it was eventually sold for 65 silver coins.

In addition, 285 silver coins were spent to acquire 10 half-elf archers.

These two transactions alone depleted most of Xia Yuan's funds, and considering the need for subsequent recruitment, he had no choice but to suppress the urge to continue bidding.

When they returned to the territory, the thirty adult oxen, twelve calves, 100,000 catties of rice, farm tools, seeds and other agricultural supplies that Pei Shuang had promised had all been transported to the teleportation array square.

With this batch of agricultural supplies, Mingguang Town can finally begin large-scale land reclamation.

"Here, this is the difference in price I'm making up for."

Pei Shuang then handed Xia Yuan a bag of silver coins, totaling 300 coins.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

Even with a conservative estimate, this batch of agricultural supplies would be worth at least 475 silver coins, even at a 20% discount.

In other words, Pei Shuang's asking price for the amulet was as high as 775 silver coins, which was clearly beyond the normal level.

"This amulet is a gift I prepared for my sister. Even though she's already an 8th-level lord, she still likes to lead the charge in battle, which is too dangerous. Consider this amulet a small token of my appreciation."

Pei Shuang explained with a smile, "Items like amulets can only be found in treasure chests, and they are extremely rare. Even great lords don't have many in stock. If you were to put one up for auction, it could fetch this price."

"...Alright then."

Xia Yuan gave Pei Shuang a deep look. His original plan was to use this talisman to repay some of the favors owed. Unexpectedly, Pei Shuang's actions not only failed to repay the favors but actually exacerbated them.

Who said this girl was innocent and naive?

In other words, Xia Yuan didn't spend a penny on this trip. He not only got a bunch of agricultural supplies for free, but also bought a wood elf and ten half-elf archers.

Where can I go to reason with this?

.........

By the time they returned to their territory, it was already getting dark.

Xia Yuan did not discuss other matters further, but simply instructed Wang Er to inventory and store the supplies, and at the same time to send the wood elf Elon to the clock tower to become an apprentice of the root mage Serandis.

As for the ten half-elf archers, they were naturally placed under the unified management of Elua.

Early the next morning.

Xia Yuan then arrived at the Black Stone Altar, ready to do something big.