The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 868 Auction

It was not difficult to confirm the information provided by Fairy Qingli. Zhao Chen simply returned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and asked the chief steward Johnson about it. He then got the opportunity to "identify" the so-called "meteorite iron".

"This piece of meteorite is extremely hard and has unknown magical properties. It is generally a good material for making magical swords and weapons. The seller requires one bottle of each of the precious springs in the Sima family's 'Seven Springs Cave Heaven'.

"If it were true in the past, few people would have been able to do this. But not long ago, something happened in the Sima family's cave, causing a lot of spring water to be taken out. Now the difficulty and price of obtaining it have dropped a lot." Johnson introduced in detail.

Zhao Chen took the "meteorite iron" and studied it. He found that although it was called "iron", it was more like the fruit of a certain plant... and this fruit could even block the "Eight Diagrams Bright Light Mirror" from sensing the Star Raft's accessories. It was not until he activated his "investigation" ability that he was able to detect it.

It is indeed a "Star Raft Accessory"... Zhao Chen nodded secretly and asked casually: "Do you know who the seller is?"

"I'm not sure... You know, we don't force sellers to register their identities." Johnson replied with difficulty, and then quickly explained, "But even if they register, it's useless. Most sellers won't leave their real names and auras."

I see... I originally wanted to buy it before the auction, but now it seems I have to wait a little longer.

Zhao Chen could actually take the so-called "meteorite iron" away directly, but that might cause a dispute and make it difficult for Johnson... What's more, if the auction went wrong, there would be no way for King Liang to "reasonably" take away the "ghost mailbox", and the emperor's plan would have more variables, which would not be worth the loss.

Moreover, given the "fate" between me and "Xingcha Accessories", even if someone really snatched it away from me, I would meet it again sooner or later.

With this in mind, Zhao Chen returned the "meteorite" to Johnson, and then, with the mentality of "since I'm here now", he began to "identify" other auction items.

From the "monster organs" needed by the orifice-refining monks, to the evil spirits needed for the mana realm, to the magic tools that can be used by the supernatural monks, there is everything available, including elixirs, talismans, magic tools, and techniques, and the quality is extremely high, far exceeding the ordinary stuff in the "Wanbao Tower".

Among them, what caught Zhao Chen's eyes most was a secret treasure of magical power level, which came from the major sect "Tianji Sect" in Jiuzhou and could make an accurate "prediction".

Of course, the content of the "prophecy" cannot exceed the upper limit it can bear, otherwise this secret treasure may backfire on the holder.

The lack of calculation algorithm has always been Zhao Chen's shortcoming, so he is actually very interested in this secret treasure. Unfortunately, the seller asked for a material called "Sand of Time" instead, which he did not have.

After "identifying" these general auction items, Zhao Chen wanted to take a look at the three finale items, but was told that those items were being personally guarded by a "Dongxuan" Zhenren, so he had to give up.

After saying goodbye to Johnson and leaving the Imperial Household Department, Zhao Chen, who had nothing to do, simply went into the harem to find the Queen to carry out today's teaching work.

It is worth mentioning that after practicing the piano and taking a bath during this period, the Queen's condition has improved a little. At least the "normal" time every day is no longer just from sunset to midnight, but extends half an hour forward and backward!
"It's just that I feel extremely uncomfortable every time I'm teased, and the queen has been going too far recently!"

Although he complained like this, Zhao Chen still quickened his pace after seeing the queen's bedroom.

This is certainly not because he has developed any special fetish, but taking a bath here with the Queen is indeed very beneficial to his body. His current physical strength is even catching up with those martial artists who practice fighting techniques.

……

In the Prince Liang's Mansion, in a wing room in the backyard.

"Golden Palace Lord" Wu Hao found Master Yuchan again, and after paying respectful salute, he reported:
"Recently, due to the auction held by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, many 'Dongxuan' masters have come to Beijing, including many outer sect elders and guest officials from the upper sects and aristocratic families. "For example, Master Liu from the Zheng family stationed at the 'transmission node' in Mianchi, Master Yin from the Youzhou Liu family, and Master Zhang Huaide from the side branch of the Dragon and Tiger Sect Zhang family. "

Yuchan Zhenren didn't care too much at first, but when he heard that the Dragon and Tiger Sect had also sent someone, he couldn't help but think: "Do you know why Zhang Huaide came?"

"I don't know...but he seems to have consigned some items to the Ministry of Internal Affairs." Wu Hao replied.

Yuchan thought for a moment and said with a smile, "You can tell him about Zhang Jingyi's appearance."

"As you wish, Senior Brother." Wu Hao knew what Master Yuchan was thinking, and agreed without any hesitation. Then he asked with some concern, "Will so many Masters entering the capital cause any changes?"

“Don’t worry, most of these masters with backgrounds know about the fight between the emperor and me and won’t get involved easily… Besides, I will invite them to watch the fight between Yue Guiyi and me. This will give them a perfect reason to avoid the vortex, so as not to be used by the scheming Majesty.” Master Yuchan said confidently.

This is also another reason why he publicly challenged Yue Guiyi to a duel...

"Once Ming Hongyi gets the 'Strange Mailbox' and learns the location of the fourth sealed secret realm from the so-called mysterious person, have him go in and break the seal immediately.

"I want to see what the emperor is up to!"

Master Yuchan paused for a moment, glanced at his nominal junior brother, and then asked, "Are there any news about Lingyun and the Taixi witch?"

"Lingyun hasn't... but the witch pretending to be Yan Ruyu has left Jiuzhou and fled to the coastal areas." Wu Hao lowered his head and continued, "In addition, it has been confirmed that the reason why Lingyun became the Liang King's offering is because his body was injured by the Jinglian Sect, one of the top sects, and he needed the 'Nine Nether Su Nu' to heal his injuries."

"Oh? So, the 'Heavenly River Goddess Picture' might really be in Lingyun's hands?" Master Yuchan thought, "Where did you get this information?"

"The Daoist government just happened to capture another 'Blood Son' of his and searched his soul to find the source.

"Unfortunately, the memories of the Blood God Sons are not interconnected... We can't use this to find Lingyun."

……

In the bathtub of the Queen's bedroom, the Queen, who was leaning almost entirely on Zhao Chen's arms, suddenly said, "By the way, His Majesty came here today to talk about something.

"He told you to try to use only the Blood Demon Sect's spells and magical powers after you meet 'Master Yuchan'."

Hearing this, Zhao Chen, who had been somewhat distracted, quickly focused his mind and said thoughtfully, "It seems that I should go to Wuyou Valley while there is still some time to meet the new City Lord Qin."

……

The next evening, as many monks poured into the Kyoto Grand Theater, the large-scale auction proposed by Zhao Chen and organized by the royal family officially began.

(End of this chapter)