Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1420 Disputes
In the increasingly bustling market.

"I never expected my husband to have such refined tastes!"

Shan Lingyi walked forward with a smile and took Li Qing's arm.

"Isn't this area the path we came from?"

Li Qing smiled gently, turned to look at the tall, energetic girl in a red dress beside him: "You must be Nuan Nuan!"

Through the veil that concealed her face, one could clearly see that the girl's delicate features bore a striking resemblance to the former Sugiichi.

"Greetings, Osugi Dan! Greetings, Uncle!"

Realizing what was happening, Shan Nuan quickly bowed.

Her gaze, filled with awe and curiosity, now held a hint of peculiar surprise.

Looking at the young cultivator in front of her, dressed in a simple blue robe, she found it hard to reconcile him with the image of her uncle that she had imagined in her mind.

That young face was rather ordinary, at most with a touch of refinement, but it lacked the imposing presence and nobility she had imagined. Moreover, there was no aura emanating from him. If it weren't for her aunt's actions, she would have found it hard to connect this young cultivator in green robes with the legendary Qingxuan Ancestor, who had once overpowered countless monstrous geniuses in the Taiyuan Realm and was now a powerful figure in the late Nascent Soul stage.

Seeing Shan Nuan's reaction, Shan Lingyi couldn't help but smile: "Nuan Nuan, do you think your husband isn't as tall and mighty as you imagined?"

She immediately saw through what Shan Nuan was thinking.

"What kind of image does Nuan Nuan think I should have?" Li Qing couldn't help but chuckle.

"no no!"

Shan Nuan shook her head hurriedly, flustered, and explained, "I hope Uncle won't blame me. Nuan Nuan didn't mean it that way!"

"Don't worry, your husband won't care about these things!"

Shan Lingyi teased.

Her husband had fought his way up from the bottom of the cultivation world, shattering countless rules and order, so why would he care about the opinion of a junior?

This niece has no idea what kind of person her husband is now.

How could ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in the outside world compare to my husband?

Through the numerous messages relayed by Li Qing, Shan Lingyi already knew everything that had happened in the Southern Moon Sea.

My husband, who has just advanced to the late Nascent Soul stage, has replaced the Ji family as the Lord of the Southern Moon Sea.

Thinking of this, Shan Lingyi involuntarily moved closer, her beautiful eyes, filled with tenderness and adoration, gazing deeply at the young face beside her: "Nuannuan is unaware of my husband's situation. I only told her the news of your promotion!"

"It doesn't matter!"

Li Qing smiled slightly and said, "Nuan Nuan is Shan Quan's daughter, so we're family!"

This special family relationship made him feel a bit different.

Although Sugiichi has passed away, his admiration for Sugiichi has not faded. Back when Sugiichi was weak, Sugiichi did a lot for him.

Upon hearing the words "family," Shan Lingyi's smile widened even more.

This also means that her husband has acknowledged Shan Nuan's identity.

At this moment.

The sounds of a heated argument in the distance grew louder and louder, attracting more people to converge on that area.

"Let's go!"

Li Qing chuckled: "That seems to be a hidden ancient treasure. Now that we've come across it, we can't let it slip by."

The three of them started walking towards the crowd at the same time.

Shan Lingyi also knew Li Qing's personality very well. When she brought Shan Nuan here this time, she specially wore plain clothes and a forbidden veil, so the people around her could not recognize her as the true master of Yunhuan Immortal City.

"So, Young Master Qian, you're determined to compete with our Purple Treasure Pavilion for this treasure?"

Even in the face of Qian Sui's formidable reputation as a master alchemist, the steward of the Purple Treasure Pavilion did not back down in the slightest.

"Not bad!"

The young man in black robes remained arrogant: "I am determined to have this as well!"

Meanwhile, the stall owner, a rogue cultivator who was the true owner of the treasure, was already trembling with fear.

As the saying goes, "Possessing a treasure is a crime."

This treasure will bring him enormous benefits, but it will also bring him unprecedented crises.

"It seems we can't leave Yunhuan Immortal City!"

That was his only thought.

He even began to worry that someone might try to harm him even in the marketplace, since he was just a rogue cultivator and no one would care whether he lived or died.

"Our Purple Treasure Pavilion offers one million low-grade spirit stones!"

"This young master offers 1.5 million low-grade spirit stones. Two million low-grade spirit stones. Two million five hundred thousand."

The once bustling crowd instantly fell silent.

No one expected that such an unimaginable treasure could appear in this stall, which was mainly filled with cultivators from the lower levels of the cultivation world.

The bidding for millions of low-grade spirit stones was like a series of thunderclaps, ringing in everyone's ears.

At this level, the wealth of spirit stones is a fortune that only Golden Core cultivators can possess.

Countless frenzied and fervent gazes were fixed on a square ancient jade piece on the stall.

The ancient jade was surrounded by only faint spiritual energy fluctuations, and it appeared to be a dark yellow color, as if it were just an ordinary jade stone from a spiritual mine.

"My lord, I just remembered the report from our subordinates!"

With her arm linked with Li Qing's, Shan Lingyi chuckled softly, "It seems that a cave ruin has been discovered in a mountain range surrounding Yunhuan Immortal City. It is said to be the place where a Nascent Soul True Monarch passed away!"

"But later I heard that during the battle among the Golden Core cultivators, the key to unlocking the cave's restrictions was lost. Unexpectedly, it was picked up by a rogue cultivator. The Purple Treasure Pavilion was the very force that first discovered that cave."

Li Qing smiled faintly: "He is probably not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. There is a hidden ancient treasure sealed inside that jade. To be able to use this as a key to open the cave, he must be at least a peak mid-Nascent Soul cultivator!"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, Shan Lingyi's eyes showed a hint of interest.

"Uncle, should we also place an order?"

Shan Nuan also showed a hint of excitement on her face.

The cave dwelling of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is of immense value.

“Of course, since we’ve encountered it again, it means that we have an even stronger connection with that cave,” Li Qing said with a smile.

He wasn't about to miss an opportunity that was offered to him.

As the saying goes, if you don't take what Heaven gives you, you will be punished by Heaven. He has no habit of handing over treasures and opportunities to others.

"Three and a half million low-grade spirit stones!"

The old man, dressed in a purple robe, shouted again.

"Four million low-grade spirit stones!"

The proud young man in black robes was not to be outdone. He himself did not have that many spirit stones, but that did not prevent his grandfather from being wealthy.

Looking across the entire Yunhuan Immortal City, those who can rival my grandfather's wealth are probably only the high and mighty Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

I believe my grandfather won't blame him, after all, this ancient jade is related to that cave ruin.

But before the arrogance on his face could disappear...

A clear voice rang out again from the crowd on the periphery: "Six million low-grade spirit stones!"

The price increase of two million low-grade spirit stones immediately plunged the surrounding area into a deathly silence once again.

The purple-robed elder and the arrogant young man both stared in shock into the distance.

The astronomical price of six million low-grade spirit stones is almost comparable to the entire fortune of a late-stage Golden Core expert.

Such a bid was almost enough to make either of them lose the desire to bid further.

After all, it was just a cave dwelling ruin, and no one could determine the value of the treasures inside. If it really was just an ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarch, it might not be able to recoup its costs.

"Who are you?"

Gazing at the red-dressed figure bidding in the distance, the arrogant young man couldn't help but let out a cold shout.

"Since it's an auction, are we not going to let others bid?"

Shan Nuan continued in a cool voice, "If you two fellow Daoists are not satisfied, then you are welcome to continue bidding!"

That confident aura made the purple-robed elder and the arrogant young cultivator's expressions even more unpleasant.

They never expected that what should have been a contest between the two of them would be so forcefully interfered with by others. "Six and a half million low-grade spirit stones!"

The arrogant young man gritted his teeth and continued speaking.

"Seven million low-grade spirit stones!"

Shan Nuan's voice rang out again.

This bid shattered any remaining illusions of the two elderly men in purple robes.

It's no longer an option to compete fairly head-on with the other party.

The next moment, their eyes met, and they instantly realized each other's thoughts.

"Fellow Daoist, this item has already been decided between our two parties. This bidding is an internal matter between us, and you have no right to interfere!"

After the old man in purple robes finished speaking, the arrogant man beside him nodded.

"So, you two fellow Daoists are trying to force a sale?"

Shan Nuan's voice carried a hint of mockery.

Because of the Ming family incident, Yunhuan Immortal City has long since fallen into the hands of the Linghai Pavilion, and the new rules and order were personally formulated by the Linghai Pavilion.

To openly violate the rules of the trade in front of one's aunt, the lord of Yunhuan Immortal City, is tantamount to courting death.

Not to mention, there's also an uncle-in-law with unimaginable methods and strength by his side.

"How can there be any forced buying or selling?"

Just then, two figures exuding considerable power walked in.

The elderly man on the left was dressed in a green Taoist robe, and wisps of incense fragrance unconsciously wafted out. The middle-aged man on the right was also dressed in a luxurious purple Taoist robe, and his face exuded a powerful aura.

"This must be Master Qian Sui, the alchemist!"

The moment the old man appeared, another gasp of surprise rang out from the crowd.

"It is said that even those high-ranking Nascent Soul True Monarchs need to make an appointment with Master Qian Sui to meet them."

"I've met the Pavilion Master!"

The old man in purple robes took the initiative to bow to the middle-aged man with a commanding presence.

"No wonder he dared to appear alongside Master Qian Sui; it turns out he's the Pavilion Master of the Purple Treasure Pavilion."

For a moment, the bustling crowd around them was plunged into unprecedented shock.

No one expected that such two important figures would emerge from this notoriously impoverished southern part of the city.

"This treasure was jointly acquired by our Purple Treasure Pavilion and Master Qian Sui, so there's no need for you to interfere, fellow Daoist!"

The middle-aged man in purple robes looked at Li Qing and the other two, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Indeed, I hope you can give me some face, fellow Daoist!"

Master Qian Sui also spoke calmly.

Upon seeing this scene, Li Qing couldn't help but chuckle.

Unexpectedly, I encountered a situation where someone used their power to bully others.

He had almost forgotten when the last time this happened was.

"Lingyi, it seems the time has come for you, the lord of Yunhuan Immortal City, to make a public appearance!"

Li Qing smiled as he looked at the beautiful woman beside him.

"My husband is teasing me again!"

Shan Lingyi chuckled softly, but had no choice but to remove her veil.

She didn't want to use her power to intimidate others, but unexpectedly, they were the ones who were intimidated by others first.

And at the same time.

"True Lord Linglong!"

The middle-aged man in purple robes, who had been calm and composed, and Master Qian Sui were instantly stunned.

The two never expected that the person bidding against them would be none other than Linglong Zhenjun, the ruler of the entire Yunhuan Immortal City.

"Meet the true king!"

Both of them showed fear on their faces at the same time, and then quickly bowed in greeting.

Although this Linglong Zhenjun rarely appeared in public and remained hidden behind the scenes, given their status, they naturally recognized this mysterious Linglong Zhenjun.

Recalling their past battle, the two felt even more terrified.

This Linglong True Monarch has personally killed a peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator and is privately regarded in this cultivation world as the most terrifying Puppet Dao True Monarch.

at the same time.

The surrounding crowd also knelt down in respect.

Even the arrogant young man in black robes panicked and knelt down, unable to get up.

The fact that my grandfather was entitled to stand does not mean that he was entitled to stand and bow.

For a while.

Only three standing figures remained around, along with two figures bowing deeply in respect.

"Have you two forgotten the rules of Yunhuan Immortal City?"

The smile on Shan Lingyi's face disappeared, and she asked in a calm voice.

"Don't dare! Don't dare!"

"How dare we two disobey the rules set by the True Lord!"

The middle-aged man in purple robes and Master Qian Sui trembled, their bodies bending more and more.

"Oh!"

"I thought you two didn't take me seriously!"

"We beg Your Excellency's forgiveness. We were blind to your greatness and unintentionally offended you."

Watching the two who were still bowing and apologizing, Shan Lingyi looked at Li Qing, seemingly waiting for his decision.

Li Qing smiled and waved his hand.

This is such a small matter that it wouldn't make him angry.

"Since your two families are so wealthy, you shall bear the cost of purchasing this treasure from the spirit corpse!"

"It should, it should!"

"After we return, we will certainly prepare a generous gift and personally go to Linghai Pavilion to apologize!"

Instead of being angry, the Pavilion Master of Zibaoge and Master Qian Sui, the alchemist, were delighted by this result.

This actually shows that the True Lord Linglong has already forgiven them.

What does the loss of these few spirit corpses matter?

"Get up!"

Shan Lingyi looked at the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator in the distance: "Since a bid has been made for this item, you will naturally receive your share of the spirit stones. However, given your cultivation level, you should try not to leave Yunhuan Immortal City!"

"If needed, you can go to the Spirit Sea Pavilion, where someone will arrange a temporary cave dwelling for you."

"Thank you very much, True Lord!"

The rogue cultivator, who had been filled with fear and unease, began to frantically kowtow to express his gratitude.

Unexpectedly, under such a twist of fate, he ended up with the best result.

"Seven million low-grade spirit stones!"

"That's seven million low-grade spirit stones. Seven million!"

Thinking of this, even though he was just a rogue cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, his blood and qi were already surging, and his whole body turned red.

Even if he is not very talented, such a stroke of good fortune is enough to give him a chance to glimpse the Golden Core realm.

At this moment, he felt as if the once unattainable opportunity to achieve the Golden Core was now falling upon him.

"I never imagined that I, Hu Han, would one day have the opportunity to glimpse the realm of the Golden Core."

Amidst countless awe-inspiring gazes.

Shan Lingyi took the ancient jade and then, arm in arm with Li Qing, walked deeper into the market.
(End of this chapter)