Body Refinement for Longevity: From Health Cultivation Exercises to Overcoming All Techniques

Behind the two men were more than a dozen men with prominent cheekbones, all of whom were at the Ming Jin level.

The group walked with their heads down, remaining silent.

"Are they here for the auction too?"

Chen Han suddenly smiled faintly, "I wonder what Master Li's expression will be when he finds out that Li Muyun and the Thunderclap Martial Arts Technique have both been stolen."

Chen Han was a man who clearly distinguished between good and evil. He would never forget the kindness that Master Li had shown him, and he would not repay kindness with enmity because of Master Li's character. He did not think much of it when he bumped into Master Li this time.

It would be wonderful if I could repay the kindness I received in the past.

However, he would not pass on the Thunderclap Martial Arts to Li Muyun. He had obtained the former by his own ability, so if Master Li wanted to blame someone, he should blame the Zhao family. As for the latter, it was entirely Master Li's fault. He had traded his own daughter for martial arts; how could he do such a thing?

Chen Han was a free spirit who did whatever he wanted. Although there were some improprieties in this matter, he didn't care at all.

Upon arriving at the center of the Black City, you are greeted by a small square with a ring in the center and a row of spectator seats around it.

Chen Han had been here before and was deeply impressed by this arena.

This is because the arena is usually used for fighting, not only between people, but also between beasts and between humans and beasts. The audience seats are occupied by a group of gamblers who have placed bets, as well as people who are just watching the excitement.

The scene was incredibly bloody.

Anyway, this kind of place is disgusting; all sorts of things are done here.

Entry requires identity verification, and an entrance fee of one hundred taels is also required. Without this one hundred taels, you won't even have the chance to watch the excitement.

Chen Han brought with him five hundred-tael silver notes. In fact, he only had five hundred taels left. Oh right, there were also sixty coins in the pocket of another set of clothes from buying steamed buns.

After taking his seat, Chen Han waited for a while. When most of the people had arrived, a beautiful woman with delicate features and a charming demeanor walked onto the stage.

She wore a streamlined, form-fitting cheongsam, revealing a patch of snow-white skin at the thighs, as if she wanted to slit it all the way up to her waist, displaying her long, slender legs without any attempt to conceal them.

Some of the hot-blooded young men had their eyes shining, almost popping out of their sockets.

Even Chen Han, who had seen countless people on short videos in his previous life, couldn't take his eyes off it for a moment.

"I am Liu Xixi. Thank you all for your support of this auction. The organizer of this auction is Mr. Zhang, the absolute power holder in this city. The items have been rigorously verified, so you can rest assured about their quality."

"Before the auction begins, I feel it is necessary to explain the rules of the auction in this city to everyone again."

"First, malicious bidding and price gouging are not allowed."

"Secondly, please be sure to maintain order at the auction. No one may make loud noises or intimidate others."

"..."

After Liu Xixi explained some more rules, her expression suddenly turned serious, and her charming and alluring demeanor vanished. "Finally, this auction will be overseen by five martial artists. Anyone who breaks the rules will have their hands and feet severed."

Five martial artists!

For a moment, the stadium fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Five martial artists are enough to dominate a region in Black Lion City. In the past, only two martial artists were present at the auction. Why has the number more than doubled this time?

Could it be that some good stuff has leaked out of the market? Everyone couldn't help but feel curious and expectant.

"That concludes my remarks. If no guests have any objections, let's begin this auction."

With Liu Xixi's delicate hand gesture, a young girl carried a wooden box onto the arena.

"The first item up for auction is a poison-repelling sachet."

As he spoke, he opened the box, and an ordinary little pouch appeared in everyone's sight.

"This sachet contains a variety of precious and rare medicinal herbs. It was painstakingly crafted by a master alchemist over several days. Wearing it can provide immunity to 99% of poisonous fog and also has the effect of keeping you alert and mentally sharp."

"This item is extremely rare and highly sought after. The starting bid is one hundred taels of silver."

Chen Han's gaze sharpened. He casually pulled open his clothes to take a look, and it was exactly the same as the purse he was carrying.

"This thing is called a poison-repelling sachet. Just as I expected, it really is very useful."

Chen Han revealed a look of joy. He had personally experienced the function of this purse. If he hadn't had it, he probably wouldn't have been able to win so easily when he confronted Qingxue in the cave.

"The starting price is one hundred taels of silver, and each bid must be at least ten taels higher."

"One hundred and twenty taels!"

As soon as Liu Xixi finished speaking, someone immediately made a bid.

"One hundred and thirty taels. I often gather herbs in the marshland, and I don't know how many brothers have died from the poison released by this strange flower. I am determined to get this."

"One hundred and forty taels."

The bidding continued unabated, and in the end, the poison-avoiding pouch was sold to the old man who claimed to be a herb gatherer for a high price of one hundred and eighty taels of silver.

Next, a few more items were auctioned off. This time, it was a small box, small enough to be held in the palm of one's hand. No one paid much attention to it, but Liu Xixi's expression changed at this moment.

She took a deep breath to calm herself before speaking, "Muscle Strengthening Pill..."

Strengthening Muscle Pills? What are those?

For a moment, the field fell silent again.

Suddenly, several people got excited and jumped up, staring intently at the small box with fanaticism in their eyes.

"The Strengthening Muscle Pill! But, but that Strengthening Muscle Pill comes from one of the three great masters of alchemy!"

"Exactly."

Liu Xixi said, "This Strengthening Muscle Pill is made from the essence of the hearts and blood of hundreds of exotic beasts combined with many rare medicinal herbs. After taking it, martial artists will strengthen their muscles and bones and consolidate their foundation."

It will be of immense benefit to future martial arts training; there are even rumors that it will eliminate any bottlenecks for those below the Martial Master level. Only three people in the Chu Kingdom can refine this item, and at most thirty pieces are produced each year.

Are there no bottlenecks for those below the Martial Master level?

These words caused a sensation, and everyone was swept up in a frenzy, their eyes fixed on the small box.

Liu Xixi opened the box, and a refreshing fragrance filled the air, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. But then Liu Xixi ruthlessly closed the box again.

She announced loudly, "The starting bid for the Strengthening Pill is five hundred taels of silver, with each bid increment no less than fifty taels."

"I'll offer six hundred taels!"

"I'll offer six hundred and fifty taels!"

"I will offer one hundred and fifty taels of gold."

The ratio of silver to gold is 1:5, which is equivalent to 750 taels of silver.

"Damn it, I'm going all in, eight hundred taels."

Chen Han pondered Liu Xixi's words on the stage: "Strengthen muscles and bones, consolidate the foundation and nourish the vital energy." Wasn't this the Tai Chi health cultivation exercise he practiced?

Moreover, that was only the first stage of Tai Chi health cultivation. Now, he has already reached the third stage, where he can lift mountains and take on heavy loads.

Is it a coincidence?

Chen Han couldn't help but have doubts.

After thinking for a while and finding that he couldn't come up with a solution, he stopped thinking about it and instead observed the situation on the field.

The bidding has reached a terrifying one thousand taels, which is completely unaffordable for ordinary martial arts schools and wealthy households. Only business families and powerful figures in the city have the strength to compete.

Chen Han keenly noticed that Master Li, who was not far away, was also participating in the bidding, but he looked bitter because the price was too high, and gritted his teeth to raise the price several times.