Low-grade spirit stones, as currency, are never a burden no matter how many you have. There will always be a use for them.
This is especially true because he could refine Tianmai Pills. If someone else who could not refine them tried, the price of a single Tianmai Pill would likely double, costing two million low-grade spirit stones, and even then, you might only get one through a trusted contact.
“Sister Yue Nü, I’m off to raise some money and then buy materials to refine Tianmai Pills!”
The thought of the miraculous effects of Tianmai Pills made Ling Xiao unable to contain his excitement.
The Holy Son’s strength was far more daunting than it appeared on the surface.
Though he had confidence, he only had a thirty to forty percent chance of victory. He needed to increase that probability, or a loss would not just mean losing a match but could cost him his entire future.
“Be careful on the road. Although people generally don’t dare cause trouble in the holy city, you should still watch out for those reckless ones.”
Yue Nü cautioned.
In the holy city, even she became cautious, as she could no longer be considered invincible here.
“Don’t worry, Sister Yue Nü. I’ll disguise myself a bit.”
Ling Xiao chuckled, directly using the template ability of his Shanhe Martial Soul to slightly alter his appearance, combined with clothing and patterns. Unless someone was very familiar with him, they would never recognise him.
He could not yet fully change his appearance, but minor adjustments were no problem.
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Holy City, Royal Auction House.
This place boasted luxury and extravagance second only to the royal palace, being the largest and most prestigious auction house on Tianlong Continent.
In the treasure appraisal hall, the head of the Royal Auction House and chief appraiser, Yun Ya, had a flushed face, her beautiful eyes radiating intense desire.
Her body trembled, her breathing rapid.
Staring at the twenty perfect ordinary pills on the table before her, she was like a lovesick she-wolf, her eyes practically glowing green.
“Ahem!”
Sitting beside Yun Ya was a young man with many distinctive patterns on his face, looking rather mature.
At this moment, he coughed twice, snapping Yun Ya out of her dazed state.
This young man was naturally Ling Xiao in disguise. Along the way, no one had recognised him.
Yun Ya smiled awkwardly, then carefully picked up one ordinary pill from the tray, examining it closely.
The price of a perfect ordinary pill was extremely high, with market prices generally around five hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones.
And the key was that they were priceless, rarely available.
Such items, when auctioned, would fetch even higher prices. It was not impossible for one to sell for a million low-grade spirit stones.
After careful appraisal, Yun Ya gently pushed the tray to another appraiser of the Royal Auction House.
This was a white-bearded elder, not only a Dongtian Realm powerhouse but also an exceptionally skilled alchemist and appraiser.
“Mm, not bad. These are indeed ordinary pills, and of very high quality. Even martial artists at the Half-Step Tianzun Realm would benefit greatly from them. Perfect!”
The elder nodded slowly, his face showing surprise.
Hearing the elder’s words, Yun Ya smiled, then turned to the young man beside her, her charming face radiating an enchanting smile. “Since the young hero trusts our Royal Auction House, we will do our utmost to auction these perfect ordinary pills at a price that satisfies you most.”
Ling Xiao was very pleased with their professional attitude. They did not ask where the items came from or who he was, which was the proper conduct of an auction house.
So he smiled and said. “Since I came to you, I trust you. When exactly can the auction take place?”
Yun Ya smiled brightly. “Young hero, no need to rush. The Martial Dao Festival finals are in three days. Today, we can promote the perfect ordinary pills, and tomorrow we’ll hold the official auction. It will surely cause a sensation.”
Her words were not wrong.
For a sect, strong masters were important, but talented prodigies were the sect’s future.
Not to mention the Twelve Sects, any sect with disciples or independent martial artists had an urgent demand for ordinary pills.
With proper promotion, these ordinary pills would surely fetch astonishingly high prices.
Ling Xiao pondered for a moment. “Alright, but the auction must take place by tomorrow morning at the latest. I’m in a bit of a hurry for the money.”
Yun Ya smiled and said. “No problem. It’s still early before dark today, plenty of time for promotion. Though the holy city is large, our Royal Auction House has ample staff.”
While saying this, she was inwardly shocked.
Perfect-grade ordinary pills were yellow-grade low-level pills, meaning the person in front of her, if not a yellow-grade low-level alchemist himself, must have some connection to one.
Though Tianlong Continent was vast, high-grade alchemists were exceedingly rare.
If they could win over this yellow-grade low-level alchemist, it would be greatly significant for strengthening the Royal Auction House.
They did not want to remain confined to Tianlong Continent.
They also wanted to expand their business to Shenhuang Continent, or even further.
“That’s good.”
Ling Xiao nodded slightly. “I came today for two things. First, to auction these perfect ordinary pills. Second, I might need the Royal Auction House’s help with something else.”
“Young hero, please speak freely.”
Yun Ya was worried about missing a chance to curry favour, and now that he had主动 brought it up, she was naturally willing.
“It’s not a big deal. I recently want to refine some pills, but I need some materials. Your Royal Auction House is the largest on Tianlong Continent, so you must have plenty of herbs, right?”
Ling Xiao said.
Yun Ya nodded, a thoughtful look on her face.
She was probably wondering how much of Ling Xiao’s words were true or false, and whether there was someone else behind this seemingly mature but young-looking youth.
“What materials does the young hero need? Tell me, and if we have them, we’ll make things convenient for you.”
Yun Ya said.
Ling Xiao did not hide anything and directly listed the materials needed for the Tianmai Pill, which was not a secret recipe.
The materials for the Tianmai Pill were written in books, but the specific refining method was a secret. So even if you knew the required materials, it was useless.
If you could not refine it, it was no different from knowing nothing.
The white-bearded elder beside her, hearing the materials Ling Xiao mentioned, showed a surprised expression.
As an alchemist, he could not possibly be unaware of the materials needed for the Tianmai Pill. Hearing Ling Xiao’s words, he knew Ling Xiao was definitely planning to refine Tianmai Pills, which were of a much higher grade than ordinary pills.
From this, he deduced that the person behind this youth might be even more formidable than they had imagined.
