The First Venerable of All Paths

"I'll offer ten thousand spirit stones!"

Below, a burly man with a full beard laughed wildly and said, "Although she's just a maid, she must taste quite good."

These lustful words, laced with desire, immediately drew snickers from many people.

"Zhou Laohu, you think you can buy a maidservant from a Dao Seeking Sect disciple for ten thousand spirit stones? Are you still dreaming?"

At this moment, a cold laugh rang out: "I, Xue, am willing to offer twelve thousand spirit stones."

The speaker was in his early thirties, with a three-inch beard and a delicate, feminine face.

"snort!"

Upon hearing this person speak, the burly man named Zhou Laohu sneered and said, "Twenty thousand spirit stones!"

He then added, "If you keep bidding, I'll give you this item."

For him, 20,000 spirit stones was just a small amount.

However, the Mad Lion Mercenary Group brought a lot of goods this time, many of which were cultivation resources that he needed.

Spending 20,000 spirit stones to buy a maidservant who can only be used for venting one's frustrations is already the limit.

"Twenty-one thousand spirit stones."

Xue Guan was not intimidated by Zhou Laohu and calmly made his offer.

Sure enough, as soon as he opened his mouth, Tiger Zhou stopped talking.

"The first shipment has already been offered for 21,000 spirit stones."

The business alliance manager chuckled and asked, "Is there anyone else bidding?"

Listening to these people talking about goods over and over again, Fang Xuan's killing intent, which he had managed to suppress, surged up once more.

Fortunately, he also knew that if he really acted recklessly, he would be facing the entire Sunset Town Business Alliance and the Mad Lion Mercenary Group.

"Twenty-three thousand spirit stones."

Fortunately, Qiu Yun spoke up at this moment.

Of course, this was something Lu Zhao had secretly asked her to do.

Lu Zhao wasn't incapable of making a bid, but she was, after all, an outsider.

Having Qiu Yun, a local, make the offer will avoid a lot of trouble.

"Thirty thousand spirit stones."

As soon as Qiu Yun opened his mouth, Xue Guan continued to bid, his words showing no fluctuation whatsoever.

"Thirty-two thousand spirit stones."

Qiu Yun's expression remained unchanged.

This time, it was Xue Guan's turn to hesitate.

He first glanced at Qiu Yun, then at the maid Xiao Zhuzi who was bound on the stage, then closed his eyes and stopped bidding.

With more than 30,000 spirit stones, it was no longer worth his continued investment.

"Tsk, looks like you really like this little bitch."

Just as the business alliance manager was about to announce whether anyone would continue bidding, Han Yanling, who had finally found an opportunity, casually uttered a number.

"Then I'll offer 50,000 spirit stones."

Upon hearing this, many people gasped in surprise.

Fifty thousand spirit stones is already an extremely high price.

Qiu Yun also glanced at Lu Zhao, who nodded slightly.

"Fifty-two thousand spirit stones."

"One hundred thousand spirit stones."

Han Yanling immediately doubled the price, saying with a mocking expression, "Qiu Yun, I told you, I'll make sure you get nothing today."

Qiu Yun's expression changed as soon as the 100,000 spirit stones were mentioned.

"Sister Lu, shall we continue bidding?"

Qiu Yun said in a low voice, "I can only come up with 150,000 spirit stones at most right now, but the trading company..."

Two hundred thousand spirit stones.

Lu Zhao slowly opened his mouth, uttering a startling statement.

Such a large sum of spirit stones is considered a huge amount of money in Sunset Town.

"Two hundred thousand spirit stones?"

Han Yanling was taken aback, then sneered, "Can you even produce it?"

"It's none of your business."

Lu Zhao spoke calmly, but her hands clenched tightly in secret.

It seems that having so many spirit stones must have been a bit of a burden for her.

But she could sense that Fang Xuan was very nervous about the maid on the stage.

Even if it meant selling everything she owned, she couldn't let it fall into the hands of others.

"You've got guts!"

Han Yanling slammed her hand on the table and shouted angrily, "I'll offer 210,000 spirit stones!"

"Compare your spirit stones to mine?"

Han Yanling said with a disdainful look, "The Han family has no shortage of spirit stones."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao frowned and was about to speak again when Fang Xuan gently pressed her wrist.

"Brother Fang Xuan, you..."

Fang Xuan looked at the stage and said in a hoarse voice, "One million spirit stones."

"boom!"

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Everyone looked at Fang Xuan in disbelief, as if they were looking at a madman.

Spending a million spirit stones just to buy a maid, is this person a fool?

"One million spirit stones? What a joke!"

Han Yanling was startled at first, then exclaimed shrilly, "Even if you were sold, you wouldn't have this many spirit stones!"

Fang Xuan didn't even glance at her, but merely surveyed the crowd, asking indifferently, "Anyone else bidding?"

Everyone fell silent.

"Fine, fine, fine. How dare you ignore me! You're incredibly arrogant!"

Han Yanling laughed in anger and said, "I'd like to see how you manage to produce so many spirit stones."

"Young man, are you sure you want to offer one million spirit stones?"

The merchant alliance manager smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "If you bid but can't come up with the spirit stones, you'll have to pay a price."

Several burly men suddenly emerged from all around and subtly surrounded Fang Xuan and his companions.

This caused Qiu Yun's expression to change.

"Hey, do you even have that many spirit stones?"

Qiu Yun whispered, "If you bid recklessly, people could die!"

"rest assured."

Fang Xuan remained calm and said, "If I can afford the price, I can provide it."

"it is good."

The merchant alliance manager gave Fang Xuan a deep look and said, "This young man has bid one million spirit stones. Is anyone else bidding?"

A million spirit stones isn't like cabbage.

Even if they had them, they wouldn't use them to buy a mere maid.

"Since no one is bidding, this item belongs to you, young man."

The merchant alliance manager's smile widened, and he said, "However, according to the rules of our merchant alliance, spirit stones must be settled on the spot."

"Brother Fang Xuan, I have over 500,000 spirit stones here, which may be helpful in an emergency."

Lu Zhao said in a low voice.

I don't have a single one on me.

Li Guanlan transmitted his voice, "If you need it, I can..."

"No need."

Fang Xuan took out a storage bag and threw it onto the platform.

"Please take a look and see if this item is worth a million spirit stones."

The manager of the business alliance reached out and took the storage bag. He scanned it with his divine sense, and a glint of light immediately appeared in his eyes.

"What a joke."

Han Yanling suddenly burst out laughing: "You think you can just throw out some random piece of trash and get a million spirit stones in return? What do you take the Merchant Alliance for? A junk collector?"

"Please wait a moment, young man!"

The business alliance manager said, "I need to find someone to examine it."

"Can."

Fang Xuan pointed at the little bamboo and said, "But I have to be there, and I have to bring her with me."

"Of course, no problem."

The business alliance manager smiled, then beckoned to another person to continue presiding over the auction, while he himself, with Xiao Zhuzi in tow, headed backstage.

"Guanlan, you all leave first, don't worry about me."

Fang Xuan transmitted his voice to Li Guanlan: "No matter what happens, protect them!"

Li Guanlan and Fang Xuan had already reached a tacit understanding. Without saying a word, they quickly left the main hall with Lu Zhao and Manman.

As Fang Xuan left, many people's eyes revealed various thoughtful expressions.

The Vulture Gang member also quietly left, as if to inform someone.

Not only him, but many others also left the main hall one after another.

"interesting."

Han Yanling curled her lips and murmured, "The fact that it has piqued the interest of the Merchant Alliance manager means that it must be something special."

"Go, send someone to keep an eye on them."

......

"Please wait a moment, I will go and invite Master Tang."

After leading Fang Xuan to a room, the manager of the Merchant Alliance hurriedly left.

However, he returned the storage bag to Fang Xuan.

Only Fang Xuan and Xiao Zhu remained in the room.

Xiao Zhu kept her head down the whole time, her body trembling slightly.

Fang Xuan didn't speak to Xiao Zhuzi, but his mind raced as he pondered what to do next.

He knew very well that taking out that thing would inevitably attract attention.

But in order to rescue Xiaozhuzi, this was the only option they had.

"If they dare to harbor any evil intentions, don't blame me for unleashing a bloodbath!"

Fang Xuan glanced at Xiao Zhuzi, who was covered in injuries, and the killing intent in his eyes grew even more intense.

"Clang!"

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and the manager of the business alliance led an old man in.

"Young friend, let me see that thing!"

The old man shoved the steward aside and eagerly grabbed the storage bag on the table.

"etc!"

Fang Xuan pressed down on the storage bag and looked at the old man, saying, "Are you sure you can take responsibility for this?"

"That's natural."

The old man laughed and said, "As long as that thing is real, I will offer you a million spirit stones with both hands."

Fang Xuan released his grip.

The old man then picked up the storage bag and poured out a blue seed.

The seed has a faint ring of blue flame on it, as green as jade.

It is indeed a lotus seed!

"It's true! It's actually true!"

The old man held the green seeds, his body trembling with excitement.

He suddenly looked at Fang Xuan and said, "Young friend, do you have any more of this on you?"

Seeing Fang Xuan's expression darken, the old man quickly said, "Young friend, please don't misunderstand. If there are any more, I am willing to pay a high price to buy them."

Fang Xuan shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I only have one of these. I don't have any extras."

"That's a real shame."

The old man's eyes flashed, and he said, "I'll take this item, but I won't take advantage of you. I'll price it at 1.8 million spirit stones."

"What do you think, young friend?"

Although lotus seeds are practically priceless.

But 1.8 million spirit stones is still a lot.

"Thank you very much, senior."

Fang Xuan didn't care how many spirit stones there were; he just wanted to leave with Xiao Zhu as soon as possible.

His previous actions have already attracted a lot of attention.

Wealth can be very tempting.

Fang Xuan could clearly see the greed in those people's eyes.

Faced with a pack of greedy wolves, Fang Xuan must be careful and try to escape as soon as possible.

"Young friend, here are 800,000 spirit stones. Please count them."

After counting the spirit stones, the old man handed them to Fang Xuan and said meaningfully, "If you have any other good items, young friend, our merchant alliance can buy them at a high price."

"It depends on luck."

Fang Xuan said, "Now, can I take her away?"

"Please make yourself at home, young friend."

The old man had a big smile on his face, but after Fang Xuan left with Xiao Zhuzi, the smile gradually faded.

"Go, send someone to keep an eye on him."

The manager paused, licking his lips, and said, "A big fish?"

It's bigger than you think.

Master Tang grinned and said, "Keep an eye on things for now. Once they leave Sunset Town, make your move immediately!"

"clear!"

After the steward left, Master Tang stared at the green lotus seed in his hand, his face filled with fervor.

"This is good stuff."

Master Tang smiled coldly: "Boy, you are an opportunity sent by the heavens, how could I let you slip through my fingers?"