What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

That's "ambergris".

Of course, it is called ambergris, but many knowledgeable people here know that it is actually the molted skin of a snake from an ancestor of the Liu family in Northeast China who has lived for hundreds of years.

"The snake molt of the Liu family patriarch contains the remnants of true dragon bloodline, which has miraculous effects on yin cultivation, body refinement, and even breaking through realms."

The woman in the cheongsam's voice trembled slightly.

"This item has no starting bid. The seller only wants one thing—a life-extending herb that is over three hundred years old, or a fragment of a forbidden technique that can restore one's soul."

My heart sank.

Guan the Blind Man had told me before that Third Master Liu was on the verge of a breakthrough and urgently needed this scroll of the Old Ancestor's Snake Skin.

I originally planned that if the other party accepted money, I would sell everything I owned to buy the ticket as a stepping stone to meet Master Liu.

After all, Master Liu didn't have a good reputation with Blind Guan; he was known for his unpredictable temper.

But right now, I don't have any of the things the seller wants.

"Old Chen, this is troublesome," Li Qing said in a low voice.

"This thing can't be bought with money."

Just then, a voice came from a private room on the second floor that had been tightly closed:

"An 800-year-old life-extending herb in exchange for this snake molt."

The entire room fell silent.

The Life-Sustaining Grass is a legendary healing herb that grows at the intersection of the Yin and Yang realms.

This thing is not only extremely difficult to find in its growing environment, but it is also as rare as finding a grain of gold in the desert.

It is said that the medicinal effects of a century-old medicine can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bones.

I had only seen records of this thing in my grandfather's notes, I never thought that there was actually a real one that had been passed down to the world.

Moreover, the person in the private room on the second floor made a move that was eight hundred years old!

The woman in the cheongsam on the auction stage whispered a few words into her earpiece, then took a deep breath and slammed the gavel down heavily.

"Sold. Congratulations to the distinguished guest in VIP room number three."

I watched as the coiled snake skin was carefully carried off the stage, and sighed inwardly.

It got snatched away.

Unexpected, yet reasonable.

After all, with the wealth that Li Qing and I can currently offer, plus the hundred or so pounds of flesh on our bodies, we probably wouldn't even be worth a single leaf from this life-extending herb.

"Let's go, Li Qing."

I stood up, my voice still lukewarm, revealing no emotional fluctuations.

"Let's go back to the hotel first, then think of another way."

Li Qing nodded somewhat dejectedly: "Alright, the waters of Fengtian City are truly deep. Our meager resources can't even make a ripple here."

The three of us walked out of the theater, and the evening in Fengtian was already chilly.

The setting sun cast long shadows of us.

Just as we reached a corner on the back street of the theater, two men dressed in black robes, exuding a sinister aura, suddenly emerged from the shadows and blocked our way.

Li Qing instantly became alert, his right hand already touching the compass at his waist, his eyes turning sharp.

I also narrowed my eyes slightly, and the malevolent energy within my body began to circulate slowly.

"Gentlemen, is there something you need?"

I spoke calmly, my fingers already touching the hilt of the scalpel.

One of the men in the long gown bowed slightly to me; his attitude was polite, but it was only superficial.

"Mr. Chen, my third master invites you."

My heart skipped a beat, but I maintained a calm and composed expression on my face.

"Your third master? Who is he?"

I pretended not to know.

"Is there another Third Master in Fengtian City?"

The man raised his head, revealing a pair of vertical pupils.

"The Liu family, Third Master Liu."

Li Qing muttered under his breath, "Damn, speak of the devil, and he appears. This old monster's information network is pretty good."

I remained silent for a few seconds.

Logically speaking, I'm not in good condition right now; my internal energy has only recovered by half, and Master Liu is rumored to be a ruthless killer who doesn't blink an eye.

If it's for safety reasons, I should refuse.

But since they had specifically named us and blocked our way, it meant that they had already figured out our whereabouts.

In Fengtian, it was almost impossible to escape the eyes of the Liu family.

"Since Third Master has honored us with this honor, then let's make the trip."

I smiled, my expression unchanged.

The two men gestured for them to pass and stepped aside to make way.

At the end of the street, there was a black, unmarked vintage Hongqi sedan.

We got into the car, and the windows were completely covered by thick black curtains.

The car drove smoothly and quietly. No one spoke in the carriage except for Li Qing's slightly heavy breathing.

About twenty minutes later, the car stopped.

The car door opened, revealing a quaint and secluded mansion.

The vermilion gate was covered with copper nails, and the two huge stone lions in front of it were bathed in a red glow under the setting sun.

This is the old residence of the Liu family in Fengtian.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Li, please come in. Third Master is waiting for you in the back garden."

The man in the long gown who was leading the way bowed slightly, his tone carrying a well-trained respect.

He pushed open the heavy vermilion door and gestured for him to enter.

I stepped over the threshold, which was at least thirty centimeters high, and onto the perfectly paved bluestone path.

Unlike modern villas, the old Liu family residence exudes a sense of coldness and solemnity that comes with the passage of time.

Passing through several hanging flower gates, a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance gradually filled the air.

This scent doesn't feel like ordinary sandalwood to me; it's a fragrance mixed with some kind of cold, eerie aroma.

Its aroma is refreshing, yet it also sends a chill down your spine.

In the back garden, lush bamboo provides shade.

A hexagonal stone pavilion stands in the center of the pond, the water of which is dark and its bottom is not visible.

Inside the stone pavilion, an elderly man dressed in a dark gold Tang suit sat quietly.

His hair was meticulously styled, and although his face was covered with wrinkles, his eyes were not cloudy, but rather revealed a profound understanding of the ways of the world.

At this moment, he was holding a delicate white porcelain teacup in his hand.

"Young man from the Chen family in Jiangcheng, and the successor of the geomancer lineage, I, Liu Kun, have been waiting here for a long time."

Upon our arrival, the old man stood up and nodded slightly to us, his manners impeccable.

This is none other than the current head of the Liu family, one of the five great shamanic families outside the Great Wall, known as Third Master Liu.

I returned the greeting in a curt manner: "Junior Chen Yang greets Third Master. I apologize for the intrusion and disturbance."

Li Qing also abandoned his relaxed demeanor and solemnly performed a traditional greeting within the circle.

"Please sit down, gentlemen. Try this Fengtian Snow Peak Green Tea. Although it is not as delicate as the famous teas of the South, it has a refreshing and crisp taste."

Master Liu waved his hand, and his attendants immediately poured us some tea.

I took a sip, and the warm tea went down my throat, instantly transforming into a very faint aroma that spread throughout my body.

The fatigue I felt from fighting that night, which drained my energy, dissipated almost instantly.