Mecha Star Wars.

Chapter 1169 Lingzhen Pavilion

West Market.

The gilded banner with the words "Lingzhen Pavilion" fluttered in the wind. The flagpole was made of ebony and covered with carved gold foil, which sparkled in the twilight.

The peacock blue "phosphorus-patterned tiles" glow with a breathtaking iridescence in the twilight, and the six-fold flying eaves are raised high, shaped like a black bird spreading its wings.

The copper bell hanging under the eaves was engraved with the twenty-eight constellations. The gilded bell, only the size of a child's fist, was as thin as a cicada's wing, but it stood still in the wind.

I don't know what material the huge vermilion lacquered door was made of, but in the dim twilight, reflecting the sporadic lights that had just come on, it looked like mother-of-pearl.

The huge copper door knocker is like the eyes of a giant beast. The gap in the door that allows two people to stand side by side is like a mouth that is half open. The white screen wall covers the inside tightly, tempting outsiders to go in and take a look.

"Wow! It's worthy of being called Lingzhen Pavilion!" Du Xingyu praised, his hands on his hips, "It's so impressive wherever it goes!"

Jinyang Prefecture is not as wealthy as Yunshan Prefecture. Although it is the capital of a state, the commercial buildings are always less prosperous and exude a simple and low-key style.

The brand new gilded facade of Lingzhen Pavilion, standing out among the gray shops, is like a dazzling gem placed on a pile of stones. It is hard not to notice it.

"Come, come," Du Xingyu turned around and called out, "You two junior sisters have never been to Lingzhen Pavilion, right? I will take you to see it today."

A few people stepped onto the stone steps, and the copper bells under the eaves suddenly moved without wind, making crisp tinkling sounds.

Lin Fan looked up and found that there was no bell in the bell.

Two handsome little boys dressed as Taoist children walked out from the door of Lingzhen Pavilion, smiling and extending their hands to welcome everyone in.

"I'm sorry for not welcoming you, please~"

The little boy was also about ten years old. He was cute and adorable, and knew when to advance and retreat. He looked more like a disciple of an immortal sect than Jintong, who was born in Changtian Sect. This made Jintong unconsciously puff out his chest and act in a pretentious manner.

Everyone followed the Taoist boy across the threshold.

"That's the Qi-Guiding Bell," Shen Xiuyuan explained with a smile when he saw Lin Fan looking up and stopping. "The spiritual energy of the cultivator will stimulate its bell tongue, making it ring like a bell. Then those in the pavilion will know that a cultivator has arrived, and a Taoist child will go out to greet him."

It turned out to be the doorbell.

Lin Fan also said, how come there is no staff outside to greet and see off customers in such a big store, this is quite high. It turns out that it is divided by people.

"What about ordinary people?" Mu Jingjing asked, "Ordinary people can't activate the Qi-Seeking Bell, so no one will come out to greet them?"

As they were talking, several people had already circled the tall screen wall.

The front hall is not big, with eight beautiful pillars made of golden-threaded sunken wood, with live green ivy wrapped around them, and the vines are hung with thumb-sized pearls.

Where cloth curtains were usually hung, there were instead crystal bead curtains with red and blue sapphires sandwiched in the middle and strung with gold threads.

In front of the antique display shelf on the south side stood a bronze square tripod that was half a person's height, with a sword hanging on the shelf, next to it was a worn-out oil lamp, and further down was a scroll that looked like an antique such as a calligraphy or painting.

In front of the west window, on the jade shelf, there are dazzling jewels, jewelry, colored glaze, crystal, and even swords are inlaid with gems. The jade incense burner is still emitting curling white smoke...

There were several paintings and calligraphy hung side by side on the white walls on both sides of the east staircase. Several stacks of new and old books were neatly placed on the long table below. In several porcelain jars under the table were piles of bundled scrolls.

This is a shop that has everything and is luxurious in every way.

From Lin Fan's modern perspective, it must be a high-end luxury place.

"Ordinary people don't dare to come in easily if they don't have any needs. Those who come in are either rich or noble, so naturally there will be people to receive them." Yu Sinian replied in a low voice.

Jin Tong looked around and saw that there was no one in the lobby. He calmed down after being dazzled by the jewels and gems. He curled his lips and said disdainfully, "This place is not that great. There are not many things and there are no customers."

"Once you enter a place like this, you naturally cannot stay in the lobby for long. You have to go into the private rooms and have people present the treasures to you and carefully select them." As soon as Shen Xiuyuan finished speaking, two Taoist boys led them upstairs.

"The private room at Changtian Gate has already been prepared for you distinguished guests. Please come in."

Jin Tong's face suddenly turned red, his back hunched slightly, and then he straightened up quickly.

Everything in the box was extremely luxurious. As soon as everyone sat down, a middle-aged man dressed as a steward came in from outside the door.

As soon as he took a look, he came forward with a smile and a bow.

"I was wondering why the magpies were calling on the branches so early today. It turns out that the distinguished guests from Changtian Gate are coming to our Lingzhen Pavilion! Mr. Xiaoyao, it's been so many years since we last met. I didn't expect to see you again in Jinyang, hahahaha..."

"You're welcome!" Du Xingyu cupped his hands and greeted the person. "You're the manager of Jinyang Lingzhen Pavilion now? You got promoted? Congratulations!"

"Thanks to all of you," the man smiled and turned to the others behind Du Xingyu, "These two, if I remember correctly, are 'Yu Gu Sheng' Shen Xiuyuan, Master Shen, and 'Zhe Shan Jing Hong' Yu Sinian, Master Yu?"

Wow~ Lin Fan and Mu Jingjing looked at each other. The titles of the two senior brothers seemed very impressive.

Shen Xiuyuan and Yu Sinian came forward to greet them, and introduced Lin Fan, Mu Jingjing, and Jin Tong.

The steward's surname was Qiao. After respectfully greeting everyone, he had people present gifts and snacks and then left.

"Senior Brother Du turns out to be such a powerful figure..." Mu Jingjing sighed.

Du Xingyu was always unruly and unkempt. Unexpectedly, he was the one with the widest social connections.

"Where?" Du Xingyu smiled and waved his hand, sitting at the table and holding up the teacup, "You should know that Lingzhen Pavilion not only does business with ordinary people, but also does business with our immortal sect, so wherever we disciples reveal our identities, portraits, and information, they will record it. I just traveled more outside in recent years, so they have seen more of me."

"Junior sister may not have noticed," Yu Sinian said, "When we entered the door, wasn't there a screen wall? When we passed in front of it, our figures and appearances were recorded."

"Ah?" Mu Jingjing was stunned.

Lin Fan recalled that the screen wall was very ordinary, not even as conspicuous as the gate. How could it have the function of a camera?
This is high technology for cultivating immortals.

"Junior sister's portrait and identity should have spread throughout Lingzhen Pavilion by now," Shen Xiuyuan also smiled, "Next time we go to another store, the manager there should be able to recognize you."

They had not chatted for a few words when Shopkeeper Qiao came in with the auction catalogue.

The items to be auctioned this time are targeted at those with cultivation levels below the Golden Core level.

In the immortal sect, it is of a slightly higher mid-range level.

It not only gave enough face to the mortal emperor, but also prevented Lingzhen Pavilion from being too hasty.

Du Xingyu had already flipped through the album. Shen Xiuyuan glanced at him and asked Manager Qiao.

"How many sects have confirmed their participation in this auction?"

Shopkeeper Qiao mentioned the names of many sects, and knowing what Shen Xiuyuan wanted to ask, he took the initiative to say, "It's not certain whether anyone from the Taixu Palace will come, but the people from the Youye Sect are already on their way."

"Do you know who is coming from the Youye Sect?" Shen Xiuyuan asked again.

"Not sure." Shopkeeper Qiao replied, "It was just two days ago that news came in that someone was coming. We won't know who it is until they arrive."

Shen Xiuyuan nodded and let him go.

"Brother, don't worry." Du Xingyu smiled and pushed the album in front of him. "It's an auction. Whoever has more spirit stones will have the last laugh. Take a look first to see if there is anything suitable. If you are interested, buy some spirit stones first. If you don't have enough, we will lend them to you first."

Shen Xiuyuan was not worried about the spirit stones at all, but he felt warmed by the kindness of his fellow apprentices. He put his worries aside for the time being and started looking at the picture album.