Chapter 277 The auction begins
"Pure and innocent Young Master Tang San." Xiao Ling made up a name at random, with a hint of weirdness in his tone, "Just call me Tang San."
"So it's Mr. Tang San." A gleam of light flashed in the old man's eyes, and then he smiled and said, "I guess you guys are here for the auction in Black Emperor City too?"
Xiao Ling glanced at the old man with a look that said, "Do I even need to ask this?" He thought to himself, "If it's not for the auction, then is it to come to your Black Emperor Sect's banquet? How could I possibly tell you my real purpose?"
He nodded casually and urged impatiently: "Stop talking nonsense, can we go in?"
"Of course you can..." The old man nodded quickly, took out a green waist badge from his ring and handed it to Xiao Ling.
"Mr. Tang San, now that Black Emperor City is bustling with people, it's not easy to find a place to live. But our Black Emperor Sect has prepared a special resting place for the Black Horn Region's strong men. You just need to take this token to the 'Black Emperor Pavilion' in the city center, and someone will arrange accommodation for you. Those who can live there are all well-known strong men in the Black Horn Region. You should be able to find out their information by just asking around, so I won't go into details."
Xiao Ling took the token, thanked them casually, and then took Medusa and the other two people, and slowly walked into the purple gate under the envious eyes of the people around...
After watching Xiao Ling and the others disappear behind the purple gate, the old man immediately beckoned over a subordinate and ordered him hastily, "Go quickly and report this news to the sect master. Another Dou Zong expert has arrived."
The subordinate responded, turned around quickly, and left the scene in a hurry, obviously to carry out the old man's orders.
After his men left, the old man narrowed his eyes slightly, tapped his hands with his pipe, and muttered to himself, "How come I have never heard of the pure and innocent Third Young Master Tang? I don't know where he came from. I hope he won't cause any trouble."
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Passing through the narrow and dim city gate, the four of them stepped into the sunny outdoors. The dazzling sunlight poured down from the sky, and the hustle and bustle of the city once again flooded into their ears like a tide.
They squinted their eyes and gradually adapted to the light outside, then looked up and saw the huge internal structure of the Black Emperor City and the bustling crowds on the wide streets. Even Xiao Ling couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
The grand scale of the Black Emperor City was indeed impressive. It was no less impressive than the capital of the Jia Ma Empire. In some ways, its unique charm even made the capital pale in comparison. There were some things that the capital did not have. This prosperous city was undoubtedly one of the most lively places Xiao Ling had ever seen since he set foot on the Dou Qi Continent.
"Shall we go directly to the Black Emperor Pavilion?" Little Medical Fairy turned around and asked Xiao Ling.
Xiao Ling nodded gently and replied, "Yes, let's go to the Black Emperor Pavilion to rest for a night and recuperate. The auction will start tomorrow."
After saying that, his eyes fell on Zi Yan, who was looking around with a curious face, and then continued: "If you want to walk around the city, that's no problem. The money I gave you before should be enough for you to spend for a while. Remember not to cause trouble. If you encounter any problems, remember to find us."
After getting Xiao Ling's permission, Zi Yan immediately smiled and her eyes lit up. With her childlike nature, she was always full of curiosity and interest in lively places.
Seeing Zi Yan so excited, Xiao Yixian also smiled and said, "You guys should go to the Black Emperor Pavilion and settle down first. I will accompany Zi Yan to look around. She is quite interested in this place."
Xiao Yixiang had long noticed that there seemed to be a subtle feeling flowing between Medusa and Xiao Ling. She felt that giving the two some time alone together might help their relationship go a step further.
Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Xiao Ling's fickleness, she also knew that Xiao Ling was not the type to stay by one person's side from the beginning. She could only accept the current situation.
She knew that her achievements today were inseparable from Xiao Ling's help. In the future, Xiao Ling would help her solve the problem of the poisonous body.
If she hadn't met Xiao Ling, she might have ended up like other people with the poisonous body in history, unable to escape the fate of disaster. So, despite Xiao Ling's shortcomings, she would still choose to accept and tolerate him.
Xiao Ling nodded and agreed to Xiao Yixian's proposal. With her watching over him, he was not worried that Zi Yan would get into trouble. So, they split into two teams.
Xiao Ling took Medusa directly to the Black Emperor Pavilion. He could feel that there were many powerful people gathered here, and it could be said that there were many masters and hidden dragons and crouching tigers.
The strength of the Black Horn Region is indeed well-deserved and should not be underestimated.
With the token given by the old man, Xiao Ling successfully booked two rooms, which were enough for the four of them to rest at night.
“In this Black Emperor Pavilion, there are at least a dozen auras of Dou Huang powerhouses. They are most likely masters on the Black List, or leaders of major forces. It seems that it will not be an easy task for you to take down the Bodhi Transformation Saliva this time.” After entering the room, Medusa laid down a Dou Qi soundproof barrier, then sat on a chair and spoke calmly.
Xiao Ling nodded, not showing too much surprise. His soul power was stronger than Medusa's, and he could sense more. In his perception, there were still several Dou Zong-level auras hidden in the Black Emperor City.
"The value of Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva is extraordinary, and there are some ancient legends behind it. Since these people know that Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva will appear at the auction, they will naturally not let it go easily. But to be honest, I bet that most of them only have a vague understanding of this thing." Xiao Ling said easily.
No matter what, Xiao Ling was determined to get the Bodhi Body Saliva. His goal was clear, and he was well prepared and would not give in easily.
Such a large auction naturally has a dazzling array of treasures, and with so many powerful people gathered, there will definitely be private competition and scrambles after the auction. Xiao Ling has made up his mind that if there is a treasure he likes, he will never let it go. He has also been eyeing those Dou Zong bodies and souls for a long time.
"Legend? Is there anything extraordinary about the origin of this Bodhi Incarnation Saliva?" Medusa asked with a little surprise. After all, the snake people lived in a remote area, and she didn't know much about such secrets.
Xiao Ling nodded and began to explain to Medusa, "In this world, there is a very mysterious ancient tree called the Bodhi tree. They may grow in remote mountains and old forests, or they may be hidden in other places that are difficult to find."
"After a long period of sedimentation, the roots of this tree will gradually form a sticky substance with magical effects. It is shaped like a heart, so some people call it Bodhicitta. But generally speaking, it takes at least a thousand years for a Bodhi tree to condense Bodhicitta. The Bodhi Body Saliva is a magical substance secreted from the surface of the Bodhi heart."
"If you take the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, it has the magical effect of transforming a person and improving their special physique." Xiao Ling continued, "And the Bodhi Heart is a rare thing nurtured by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It is said that if taken by a person, it can even replace the heart. In this way, even if the heart is fatally injured, life can be saved. Moreover, the power provided by the Bodhi Heart is far greater than the original heart. Most importantly, it can continuously nourish the soul and make the soul gradually stronger. For a pharmacist, this is absolutely an irresistible temptation."
"And it's not just for alchemists," Xiao Ling added, "For everyone, a strong soul is a well-known benefit."
Medusa couldn't help but be surprised when she heard these magical uses.
This Bodhicitta can actually replace a person’s heart and strengthen the soul!
It is no exaggeration to call it a divine object.
Stroking her chin, Medusa said to herself,
"It's really amazing. So, this Bodhi Heart is really a treasure. If I have the chance to get one, maybe I can cultivate a super genius in no time."
Hearing what Medusa said, Xiao Ling couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Many people do think so, but it is not easy to find the Bodhi Heart or even the whereabouts of the ancient Bodhi tree through the Bodhi Body Saliva. Most people only know about these magical treasures through some scattered rumors." Xiao Ling explained, "But, to be honest, you still underestimate the effect of the Bodhi Heart. If someone who knows the value of it gets the Bodhi Heart, they will not use it to cultivate geniuses, but will only keep it for themselves or their family. Let me tell you this, if someone has the Bodhi Heart, no matter how mediocre his original talent is, he can steadily cultivate to the Dou Sheng realm and become a truly top powerhouse on the Douqi Continent."
The information about this kind of rare treasure has always been kept secret. Without sufficient power and background, it is impossible for ordinary people to learn such detailed information.
If Xiao Ling had not read the original novel in his previous life, he would have had to rely on Yao Lao to reveal some information about the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. Think about those burly men in the Black Horn Region. Even if they really got the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, most of them would just stare blankly, not knowing what to do.
But unfortunately, many people lack self-awareness and flock to the place as soon as they hear any sign of trouble. But it is also a good thing this way, as these people will fall into Xiao Ling's trap and become his prey.
After listening to Xiao Ling's detailed introduction to Bodhicitta, Medusa was shocked beyond words: "I never thought that Bodhicitta would have such an amazing effect."
But she quickly regained her composure and said calmly: "However, such treasures are still out of reach for us."
Xiao Ling grinned and comforted him easily: "Haha, don't worry, I believe you will be able to reach the realm of Dou Sheng in the future."
After hearing this, Medusa's eyes flashed with a complicated light, and she smiled and responded: "Thank you for your good words, I hope so."
The two of them finished their discussion on the topic of Bodhicitta, and Medusa turned to ask Xiao Ling about some news and situations in Zhongzhou.
Xiao Ling told Medusa everything he knew and the information he could share, which allowed her to gain a better understanding of Zhongzhou and aroused her curiosity about that place.
About two hours later, Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan also returned to the room.
The four of them chatted casually for a while, and then Medusa took Zi Yan to another room. It was obvious that they planned to rest together.
As a couple in love, Xiao Yixiang and Xiao Ling naturally have their own things to do.
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The night was peaceful and the undercurrents in the outside world did not seem to affect their peace.
As the night quietly faded away and the first rays of morning light broke out, the Black Emperor City seemed to be awakened in an instant, radiating amazing vitality. The originally empty streets were quickly filled with people pouring in from all directions. They had only one goal, that was the magnificent auction square in the center of the city!
For this auction, the Black Emperor Sect had started to build momentum several months in advance, intentionally or unintentionally leaking information about some rare treasures. Especially the coveted Bodhi Transformation Saliva, which attracted the attention of countless powerful people. Many old predecessors who had not appeared in the Black Horn Region for a long time, as well as Dou Zong powerful people from outside the Black Horn Region, gathered here to see the charm of these treasures.
Xiao Ling easily arranged a VIP box with his own strength. They arrived a few minutes early and stood in the box, overlooking the hall below through the one-way glass wall that only allowed people to see outside from the inside. The hall was crowded with people, and the voices of people talking gathered into a noisy sound wave. It was roughly estimated that there were at least thousands of people.
In the VIP passage on one side of the hall, famous strong men in the Black Horn Region appeared from time to time. Each of these people was a well-known character.
The top two on the list, Jin and Yin, are twin brothers. Both are Douhuang-level warriors. When they join forces, they can even fight against Douzong warriors.
The leader of the Blood Clan, Fan Lao, is a four-star Dou Huang, known for his ruthlessness and strength.
Su Mei, the leader of Luosha Sect, is one of the few powerful women in the Black Horn Region. Her reputation is as awe-inspiring as her strength.
Lu Man, the Dou Huang warrior who took Qing Lin away in the original novel, also attended the auction on behalf of Tianshe Mansion this time.
The fact that this auction could attract so many powerful people is enough to prove the prestige of the Black Emperor Sect and its heavy promotion of this auction.
With the arrival of these powerful people, the atmosphere of the auction became more tense and full of expectations. Everyone present was looking forward to it, curious about what rare treasures would be displayed at today's auction.
Even Fang Yan from the Demon Flame Valley, who had had contact with Xiao Ling before, attended the auction with several elders.
Seeing that Fang Yan had now reached Dou Zong level, Xiao Ling showed a meaningful smile on his face. It seemed that the Po Zong Dan he had given him before was not wasted. In this auction, he might be able to obtain another Dou Zong level body.
At this time, Zi Yan suddenly pointed in a direction, with a hint of surprise in her tone: "Look over there, isn't that Elder Huo and Xiao Yan? Why are they here too?"
After hearing Zi Yan's words, everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and indeed found two familiar figures, Elder Huo and Xiao Yan.
Xiao Ling gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair and said with a smile: "They may have heard that there are some good things in this auction, so they also came to take a look. We don't have to worry too much. Elder Huo is powerful enough, so they shouldn't encounter any trouble."
Zi Yan nodded, obviously agreeing with Xiao Ling's words. The people around were still talking excitedly. Xiao Ling and the others continued to chat in the box, waiting for the auction to officially begin.
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As noon approached, an old man in a yellow robe slowly walked towards them. His robe was embroidered with several golden pythons. Under the light, the pythons seemed to come alive, emitting a faint light, giving people a strange sense of oppression.
"This is Mo Tianxing, a well-known top warrior in the Black Horn Region. He was already a Dou Zong level figure more than ten years ago. He has been practicing in seclusion over the years and rarely shows up, but it is because of him that the Black Emperor Sect can maintain such a transcendent status." Xiao Ling introduced to the people next to him. Although he had never seen Mo Tianxing in person, with his status and position, it was not difficult for him to get a portrait and understand his appearance.
After listening to Xiao Ling's introduction, Xiao Yixian, Medusa and Zi Yan also looked at Mo Tianxing a few more times. The strength of a four-star Dou Zong is indeed considered to be the top powerhouse in the Northwest Continent, but to them, it is just that.
As time went by, more and more masters entered the auction. In addition to the Dou Zong level figure mentioned in the original novel, there were three Dou Zong masters that Xiao Ling had never heard of.
With Xiao Ling's perception, he realized the strength levels of the three opponents. One was Dou Zong three stars, one was Dou Zong four stars, and the other was an even more powerful Dou Zong five stars.
Judging from their positions and behaviors, the two Dou Zongs with lower star levels seemed to be on the same side, while the five-star Dou Zong appeared to be alone, and it was obvious that he came here alone this time.
According to Xiao Ling's guess, these people might have happened to be near the Black Horn Region recently, and heard the news of the Black Emperor Sect's auction, so they decided to come over and try their luck to see if they could get anything.
Finally, at a certain moment, a clear bell sounded from the center of the auction hall. It echoed melodiously in the venue, gradually drowning out the noise all around.
As the sound of the bell faded away, an energy halo slowly rose above the auction table. It gradually rose, and eventually, like a huge transparent cover, it enveloped the entire auction table.
This is for safety reasons. After all, in a lawless place like Black Horn, robbery of auction items has happened before.
Although the Black Emperor Sect was not an ordinary small force, they naturally did not dare to take it lightly in the face of such valuable auction items and the Dou Zong masters present. If something went wrong, the Black Emperor Sect would lose face.
After the energy halo rose to the top, it was like a huge inverted jade bowl, firmly covering the auction table, providing an extra layer of protection for the upcoming auction.
(End of this chapter)