Calabash Fairy

Chapter 109 Auction Invitation

Early in the morning, Fang Yan sensed Qi Lian's presence in the Qingfeng Mountain area. In just a few breaths, he saw the figure flying rapidly in a dark, demonic wind.

"Such incredible speed; this must be the talent contained within those eagle wings..."

Although he had a suspicion before helping this person, if Qilian could completely resolve the troubles in his soul, he would be able to fully control the four demon beast talents that had already been integrated into this body.

But seeing it in person now still fills him with mixed feelings.

At this moment, Qilian was almost no different from those other strange creatures of heaven and earth. According to his estimation, apart from the talents of the four kinds of demonic beasts, this being who was reborn due to various special reasons might also have unique talents in his bloodline.

Having risen from the dead, this person's future is bound to be extraordinary.

As soon as Qilian arrived at Qingfeng Mountain, he concealed his demonic aura and slowly landed in front of Fang Yan, bowing respectfully with his hands clasped.

"Lord Mountain God."

Qi Lian was genuinely grateful to the person before him, who was the first benefactor he had encountered after his resurrection, and even more so, his savior.

"You don't need to be so polite. There's still some time before the appointed time. Brother Jin is always punctual, so please take a seat and wait a moment."

"Yes, thank you, Mountain God."

As Fang Yan and Qi Lian sat facing each other, Fang Yan filled the three wine cups on the table with Phoenix Spirit Wine and began to converse with the person opposite him.

To be honest, the two of them had only met two or three times.

Previously, Qi Lian had been walking a tightrope between life and death, and Fang Yan was quite wary of this being who could lose control at any moment. He had never had such a relaxed and comfortable conversation with Qi Lian as he had today.

Qi Lian sat under the plum tree, looking down at Xiahe Village, his expression subtly complex.

He had forgotten how long it had been since he had seen such a lively and bustling scene.

On the other side, the Money Rat didn't keep the two waiting for long. In less than half an incense stick's time, with a streak of light, the Money Rat's figure appeared on Qingfeng Mountain.

Brother Jin.

Brother Fang.

As the Money Rat and Fang Yan bowed in greeting, he then looked at the young man in a dark blue robe with beast patterns not far away. His bright golden eyes lit up, and he bowed and smiled, "This must be Lord Qilian. I have prepared the information you requested. This intelligence does not involve the secrets of the Hundred Beasts Sect, and the record period ends three years ago. It only costs seventy Wanbao Coins."

As he spoke, the Money Rat smiled and took out a jade slip from his sleeve, handing it to the young man.

Upon seeing this, Qi Lian quickly took it from the money rat and then took out many spiritual materials from his robes and presented them to the money rat, thanking it repeatedly.

Fang Yan stood aside, watching this scene with a smile. He poured himself another cup of Phoenix Spirit Wine and watched the two make their deal.

Just then, Fang Yan sensed something and looked towards the north of Qingfeng Mountain, where a series of prayers were heard approaching him from afar.

"Mountain God of Qingfeng Mountain, thank you for saving my husband's life. Our family will worship you day and night from now on, and we beg for your protection."

At this moment, in the ancient banyan village outside the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Every household was kneeling and worshipping before a wooden gourd-shaped deity statue, as tall as a person, in the center of the village. They offered incense and offerings, and kept kowtowing and praying.

Among them, the families saved by Fang Yanling were the most devout. Although the others and the village chief had never received any favors, they still knelt and worshipped with great respect.

In the past two days, based on Tiewazi's memories and narration, their village carved out the statue of the mountain god of Qingfeng Mountain, offered fruits as sacrifices, and then began to worship.

Otherwise, that mud gourd next to the woodpile is really...

"We only hope that the mountain god will forgive us for coming to worship so late..."

In the village, the older the people, the clearer they understood that one must be respectful and courteous when worshipping the gods, especially since this deity had indeed been kind to them...

Not far away, a caravan passing by was quietly watching this scene.

"The Mountain God of Qingfeng Mountain... I seem to have heard of this deity in the ancient ferry city..."

The leader was muttering to himself.

Their caravan stopped here last night, but they never expected to witness such a scene. In particular, the stories the villagers told him about the mountain god's miraculous appearance and the talismans that saved people are still echoing in his ears.

On the other side, at the top of Qingfeng Mountain.

After exchanging information with the Money Rat, and then asking the Money Rat to help deliver a message to Elder Qi Tianhua of the Hundred Beasts Sect using spiritual materials, Qi Lian took his leave.

The money rat watched Qi Lian's departing figure and the pair of eagle wings behind him, pondering to himself.

The Black King Eagle... seems to be somewhat different...

...

A moment later, the money rat turned its gaze back, took out an invitation made of crystal yellow rock from its sleeve, and placed it on the stone table.

"Brother Fang, this is the auction invitation from my Rock Vein branch. If you do the math, the next auction is only about sixty years away."

"If Brother Fang comes to this auction, he will surely make a profit."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yan did not refuse this time, and chuckled, "I've been curious about Wanbao Trading Company's auction for a long time."

Back then, he had to carefully manage his spiritual materials and precious coins, let alone participate in any auctions. But now, with his assets being equivalent to half of a celestial sect's, he really can go and see what an auction is like.

Not to mention, this auction took place more than sixty years later...

"Speaking of which, I've recently refined some elixirs and talismans. Since Brother Jin is here, why don't you do me the trouble to trade them as well?"

Upon hearing this, the money rat's smile widened, and he rubbed his hands together, nodding repeatedly.

Although Fang Yan and this person had known each other for a long time and were quite familiar with each other, when it came to making a transaction, the Money Rat remained exactly the same as when they first met...

Only after the Money Rat exchanged all the elixirs and talismans in his hands for Myriad Treasures Coins did the man get up with a smile and take his leave.

That night, Hei Yan returned like a victorious general. Especially after being praised by Fang Yan and rewarded with several bottles of elixirs, he held his head high for several days, making Xuan Shui a little envious.

Qingfeng Mountain returned to its peaceful and tranquil state until several days later, when Ge Ling passed away peacefully in his sleep. Yang Sheng descended the mountain to see him off...

That night, in a large mountain outside Xiahe Village.

Yang Sheng looked at Ge Ling, who was about to enter the underworld with two underworld messengers, with a complicated expression.

Since they moved from Baicao Village to Xiahe Village, and since they were close in age, they often gathered together to drink tea and chat.

But now...

Ge Ling clearly noticed that Yang Sheng was in a bad mood, so he turned around and a smile appeared on his aged face.

"I said, Old Yang, everyone dies eventually, there's no need to sigh and lament like this."

"Since you have been valued by the Mountain God and become the temple keeper, and may even become the Mountain God's protector in the future, then you should cultivate diligently. This is a blessing that one cannot obtain even in eight lifetimes."

"We cannot follow the Mountain God for too long. We can only repay his kindness in the next life. But you are different. You must always follow and accompany him..."

After speaking, Ge Ling nodded to Yang Sheng and then, without further hesitation, walked into the underworld with the two underworld messengers, leaving Yang Sheng standing there in a daze...