Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 43 The Auction! The Millennium Soul-Nourishing Grass!
"Wang Bang!"

"do not want!"

"An eight! I won!"

Nanali grinned and pounced on the table, grabbing all the bets on it and pulling them into her arms.

Eating, sleeping, cultivating, playing cards... the life of an evil spirit master is so simple and unadorned.

"I don't want to play anymore! It's boring!"

Jiang Yi threw the remaining cards on the table and rubbed his throbbing temples.

For the past two weeks, besides cultivating, he's been dragged to play cards by Nanali, but this girl seems to be cheating, getting a royal flush every time, making him look like Shrek.

"Hmph! I didn't cheat!"

Nanali gave a soft snort, seeing through Jiang Yi's thoughts at a glance. She raised her delicate face, revealing a hint of arrogance.

"How could I, Lady Nunnally, do such a thing?"

"I don't believe you! Little Phoenix can testify!"

She suddenly pointed to Leng Yulai, who was sitting quietly to the side.

The black-haired woman was elegantly sipping a cup of black tea when she heard this, and merely raised her eyes slightly.

"There really isn't!"

Leng Yulai nodded.

“Nanali has always been very lucky. Or rather, the fact that she has survived to this day is a testament to her exceptional luck.”

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow and glanced at Nanali in surprise.

Why did he feel that Leng Yulai's words seemed to have a hidden meaning, a veiled reference?

"One more!"

Nanali waved her little hand, but Jiang Yi had already stood up and yawned.

"I'm not coming! I have plans with someone else, I'll come again tonight!"

He picked up his coat from the back of the chair, casually draped it over his shoulders, and walked outside.

Only two elderly people living alone remained in the same spot.

Nanali watched Jiang Yi's departing figure, her eyes darting around. Suddenly, she crawled to Leng Yulai's side on all fours, like a paramecium.

She leaned close to Leng Yulai's ear and whispered something devilish.

"Little Phoenix, it seems like he's seeing someone else..."

"Get off!"

Leng Yulai pushed Nanali away irritably, glared at her, and said, "Why are you getting so close?"

I'm not a lesbian.

Leng Yulai gracefully played with a strand of dark hair on her shoulder, her red lips parted slightly, and she spoke casually.

"It's just what the mission requires!"

……

East Sea City, at the entrance of the Forging Masters Association.

Sunlight shines on the towering building, gilding the metallic structure with a golden hue.

Two blonde girls, one tall and one short, stood at the doorway, creating a beautiful scene.

"Brother! Over here!"

The younger girl spotted Jiang Yi walking towards her from a distance and immediately waved her arms excitedly.

"You've grown taller in just half a month."

Jiang Yi stepped forward and patted Tang Wuling's head with a smile.

"Have it?"

Tang Wuling tilted her head, like a kitten being stroked, squinting her eyes as she enjoyed her brother's caresses.

Her blonde hair shimmered softly in the sunlight, and her bright eyes were like the purest gemstones.

"Hey! Can you two please stop ignoring me?"

Mu Xi stood to the side and couldn't help but speak up.

She crossed her arms, pouted, and looked Jiang Yi up and down with obvious wariness.

Could my junior sister have been fooled by this person? But it seems I'm the one who came later?
Jiang Yi turned around and looked down.

The daughter of the master craftsman was dressed in a fiery red outfit that accentuated her already developing curves, like a blooming rose.

"Senior Sister Mu Xi!"

Jiang Yi smiled and nodded, his tone polite but somewhat distant.

Unfortunately, she lacks the demeanor of a mother...

"Alright! The auction is about to begin, Senior Sister, let's go!"

Tang Wuling bounced back to Mu Xi's side, hugged her arm, and said sweetly.

That adorable and charming appearance almost melted Mu Xi's heart, and her dissatisfaction vanished instantly.

"Let's go!"

Mu Xi nodded, but her gaze unconsciously drifted to Jiang Yi again. The three of them walked side by side into the distance.

……

The Donghai Auction House was bustling with activity today.

As an annual auction event, this year's event was particularly grand in scale.

The exterior walls of the auction house were covered with ornate banners and decorated with soul-guided lights. The entrance was bustling with activity, and soul masters dressed in various costumes came and went in an endless stream.

Wow! There are so many people!

Tang Wuling was stunned by the sea of ​​people in front of her as soon as she got out of the car.

She stood on tiptoe, trying to get a better look at the grand scene at the entrance of the auction house. Her curious expression made Jiang Yi smile.

Unlike usual, today's auction is said to feature soul bones and battle armor, a rare event in the entire East Sea City.

"Let's go!"

Jiang Yi naturally took Tang Wuling's hand, and with his other hand politely gestured for Mu Xi to follow.

They made their way through the crowd to the VIP entrance.

After paying a deposit of one million federal dollars, a maid in a cheongsam respectfully led them to a private room on the second floor.

Compared to the noisy lobby downstairs, the second floor was much quieter. The corridor, covered with a red carpet, was lined with private rooms, each with a different number engraved on its doorplate.

Their box was located in one of the best viewing spots, with luxurious interior decoration and a huge one-way window that offered a clear view of the auction stage and most of the seating area below.

"Wow, this place is so big! And the girls here are so pretty..."

As soon as Tang Wuling entered the private room, she excitedly leaned against the window sill, curiously looking at the auction hall below, like a badger entering a melon patch.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Jiang Yi.

"However, brother, you're not allowed to look at those pretty older sisters!"

"shallow!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi rolled his eyes; he had seen far more beautiful women than anyone else.

"Whee!"

Tang Wuling wasn't angry when she heard Jiang Yi's sarcastic remarks; instead, she smiled sweetly.

Jiang Yi and Mu Xi sat on the sofa in the back, and they were much calmer than Tang Wuling.

Jiang Yi needs no introduction; he's a top-tier special agent with exceptional professional skills.

As the daughter of a master craftsman and with her master being a divine craftsman, Mu Xi had seen many grand occasions.

"Is there anything you need?"

Jiang Yi reached out and started flipping through the electronic screen on the table in front of him.

This display device connects to the auction house's internal system information, showing information on all items in this auction, including detailed descriptions and estimated prices.

His fingers moved smoothly across the pages, eventually stopping at one screen.

On the screen is a medicinal herb with dark green leaves, bearing a snow-white flower bud the size of a thumb.

That was his goal at the auction.

The Thousand-Year Soul-Nourishing Grass! A spiritual herb capable of nurturing spiritual power!
In this era, with the existence of spirits, what truly troubles spirit masters is no longer their physical endurance, but their mental strength.

To withstand higher-level spirits, one must possess sufficiently strong mental power.

For this reason, any treasure that can enhance mental power is a highly sought-after item with a price but no market. It is usually traded privately and rarely appears in public auctions.

This thousand-year-old Soul-Nourishing Grass is probably being auctioned off because the seller is in a hurry for money.

"I don't need to buy anything."

Mu Xi shook her head. She came today to accompany Tang Wuling, afraid that her junior sister would be deceived.

"Oh! Let me see!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Wuling immediately became interested, ran back from the window and sat down next to Jiang Yi, her slender fingers swiping across the screen.

She still couldn't find a single one of the spirit objects sealed in the second layer.

"Millennial Dragon Scale Fruit! Millennial Earth Dragon Tendon!"

She almost gasped in surprise.

These two items are among the four spiritual items she needs to break the second seal. She never expected to encounter two of them here at once!
But soon, she looked down and touched her empty purse, and her face immediately fell.

But...she's poor...

"Thump! Thump!"

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door of the private room.

A maid carried in a plate of delicate pastries and drinks and respectfully placed it on the coffee table.

"The auction is about to begin. Please prepare yourselves, distinguished guests."

She gently told him the news and then bowed and left.

In the auction hall below, the lights gradually dimmed, leaving only the auction stage illuminated as if it were daytime.

A glamorous woman in a gorgeous dress walked onto the stage, smiling and bowing to those around her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual grand event of Donghai Auction House! I am the auctioneer for this auction, and it is an honor to serve you all..."

The auctioneer's booming voice resounded throughout the hall through the amplified soul guide device, and enthusiastic applause immediately erupted from the audience.

The auction has officially begun!
(End of this chapter)