Several individuals dressed in matching attire went around distributing auction brochures to everyone.
“Lot number one- a top-grade Spirit Stone weighing 1305 grams. As we all know, we cultivators absorb spiritual energy not only from heaven and earth but also from items rich in it, with the most effective being Spirit Stones. The spiritual energy within a Spirit Stone is more refined than that of the heaven and earth’s, and absorption is faster. This Spirit Stone weighs 1305 grams, and I believe its effects need no further elaboration,” the auctioneer explained in a brief and concise manner.
Below, many people had eager expressions, ready to bid.
“Starting price for the top-grade Spirit Stone is 1 million, with each subsequent bid no less than 100,000.”
Yan Ge turned to Huangfu Yuchen, a smile in his eyes. If they were to auction their own Spirit Stones, they would become millionaires or even billionaires.
Huangfu Yuchen put his arm around Yan Ge. Money wasn’t an issue for them. Whether it was the Foundation Establishment pills or the Spirit Stones, each item was precious.
But thinking about it, Yan Ge didn’t want to avoid being pursued.
Other cultivators had already begun to bid eagerly, “1.1 million.”
“1.2 million!”
“1.3 million!”
“1.4 million!”
…
Finally, the Spirit Stone was sold to a woman for 2 million.
The second item for auction was ten Spirit Gathering Talismans. These talismans were also valuable, as they could accelerate the absorption of spiritual energy during cultivation. They were sold for 1.1 million each.
The third item was a Nascent Infant Pill, most suitable for cultivators about to enter the Nascent Soul stage. It started at 2 million and was eventually sold for a high price of 3.2 million, which caused a sensation.
Yan Ge observed the expressions of the people around and noticed that their surprise wasn’t due to the 3.2 million price, but rather the rarity of cultivators approaching the Nascent Soul stage.
However, the bidder was only at the Early Foundation Establishment stage, so it was clear that they were just acting as a proxy. The real buyer for the Nascent Infant Pill wasn’t present.
…
After looking for a while, most items were unremarkable to Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen. They could acquire most of what they needed through the system store and weren’t interested in competing with other cultivators.
In the end, they didn’t purchase anything. However, they gained a general understanding of the cultivators present and the families and factions they were associated with.
During the event, Ji Chang relayed a message from Old Wang, asking them to stay for a while longer.
After the auction ended, Yan Ge, Huangfu Yuchen, and Old Wang got into Ji Chang’s car.
“Mr. Huangfu, Mr. Yan.” Wang Zhiyuan greeted them with his hands clasped together. “I wonder if there’s anything I can assist you with?”
Huangfu Yuchen appreciated his straightforwardness and handed him the gift box containing the strange jade. “Could you see if there’s anything unusual about this jade? I felt a strange fluctuation inside it before, but now it’s gone, and I don’t sense any danger.”
Wang Zhiyuan accepted the gift box with both hands and, upon opening it, gently picked up the jade. Seeing the five black dots on the jade’s surface, his expression changed subtly. “This seems to be… wait a moment.”
He then infused a strand of his true qi into the jade. The energy within the jade once again fluctuated.
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen frowned.
A sense of shock flashed across Wang Zhiyuan’s face. He explained in detail to them, “Esteemed seniors, this jade contains an array called the Five-Point Control Array. It’s a very malicious formation that contains a demon cultivator’s true qi and records the birth details of the intended victim. This jade is only effective on cultivators, and it poses no threat as long as it’s not worn close to the body. However, if worn for forty-nine days, the person will inevitably weaken and die without any discernible cause. If it weren’t for my special status and having access to the most information, I wouldn’t have known about this.”
Huangfu Yuchen’s hold on Yan Ge’s hand tightened subconsciously, as if afraid he would disappear at any moment.
It turned out to be a demon cultivator’s true qi. Ever since they had entered the world of cultivation, they had never come into contact with demon cultivators, so they didn’t recognize the tainted true qi of a demon cultivator.
Yan Ge also felt a chill down his spine. The reason he and Yuchen dared to touch the jade was mainly that neither of them had shown any adverse reactions. But they hadn’t anticipated that this jade would harbor such a malicious secret.
Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen exchanged a glance, both thinking the same question: Did Du Rulan know that this jade wasn’t a safeguard but a danger to Yan Ge?
Thinking about Du Rulan’s reaction when he took the jade, their hearts sank.
A glint of killing intent flashed in Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes as he asked, “How could recording someone’s birth details harm the person whose birth details are recorded?”
Wang Zhiyuan explained, “Think of it like each person having a unique magnetic field. Recording their birth details in the jade makes the jade’s ‘magnetic field’ align with the wearer’s. The Five-Point Control Array then uses this as a medium to attack the wearer. As for why you don’t feel any danger, that’s the terrifying aspect of this formation. It causes harm imperceptibly.”
Seeing the expressions on Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen’s faces, he guessed something but refrained from asking further. “As long as the jade isn’t worn close to the body, nothing will happen.”
“Thank you.” Huangfu Yuchen took out a small vial from his storage ring and handed it to Wang Zhiyuan. “This is called the Soul-Returning Pill. It can save a life as long as there’s a breath remaining. I also refined it. It’s a bit bitter in taste but just as effective.”
Wang Zhiyuan was taken aback. He tried to decline, his tone solemn, “Both of you have saved my life. How could I accept something so valuable? Please take it back.”
Huangfu Yuchen was firm. “You recognizing this formation is also a favor to both me and Xiao Ge.”
Wang Zhiyuan didn’t immediately understand his words, but he suddenly saw their intertwined hands and understood.
“Mr. Wang, please accept it.” Yan Ge smiled.
Through this incident, Wang Zhiyuan realized that both of them were straightforward people and were interested in forming a close relationship. Since there would be more interactions between them in the future, he accepted the pill. “In that case, I’ll gratefully accept.”
“Farewell.” Huangfu Yuchen pulled Yan Ge out of the car.
Wamg Zhiyuan watched the two gradually move away and disappear in the dazzling lights of the street lamps and neon lights, once again exclaiming at their extraordinary cultivation.
At this point, Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen were in the air.
“Baby, where’s the Mo’an Temple?”
“This way.” Yan Ge also wanted to see who was putting in so much effort to deal with him. This matter puzzled him greatly; back when he crossed over, he was just an ordinary person and hadn’t offended anyone, let alone provoke demon cultivators.
Silently flying forward through the night, the city’s twinkling lights below resembled stars in the sky. Feeling the gentle breeze and the warmth of the hand he held, Yan Ge’s heart calmed down. He smiled and said to Huangfu Yuchen, “Running a farm sounds pretty good.”
A cold gleam passed through Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes, but his tone was gentle. “Baby, leave the farm to me.”
“Alright.” Yan Ge playfully leaned against his shoulder. “I’ve been busy in the Great Han Kingdom for so long. Now it’s my turn to take a break. I’ll be relying on you to support me from now on.”
“No problem.” Huangfu Yuchen held his hand and gave it a kiss, then looked at a tall silhouette in the shadows ahead. “Is that it?”
He had caught a unique aura.
“Yes.” Yan Ge’s lips curled with a hint of coldness.
In an instant, they teleported and appeared in the Mo’an Temple, and then started walking directly towards the source of the aura.
The temple was lit by lanterns. The lights swayed gently, causing the shadows of the buildings to dance along.
A young monk holding a broom walked over, and upon seeing the two, he paused and clasped his hands together. “Honored patrons, the temple is already closed. Perhaps you could return tomorrow.”
Yan Ge didn’t want to trouble innocent people, so he spoke calmly, “We’re here to see Xuyan.”
The young monk replied serenely, “The abbot is currently in seclusion. Please return another day.”
“Seclusion? Is he there?” Huangfu Yuchen sneered. He nonchalantly placed his left hand behind his back while raising his right hand. With a swift motion, a fierce palm wind struck a courtyard a hundred meters away.
The gust of wind suddenly rose, and then halted after some point—Huangfu Yuchen had no intention of alarming unrelated bystanders, so he directed his attack only at the courtyard. People outside the courtyard wouldn’t hear any commotion.
The young monk stared at Huangfu Yuchen with an odd expression.
The palm strike landed heavily on the courtyard’s wall, emitting a silvery light that vanished in an instant.
Unexpectedly, the courtyard remained completely undamaged!
It was protected by a formation.
Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen exchanged a glance, then flew up together, positioning themselves on the left and right of the courtyard and looking down.
There was no movement within the courtyard.
Yan Ge understood formations better than Huangfu Yuchen, so he suggested: “Yuchen, strike again.”
Huangfu Yuchen raised his hand and struck once more.
As the silver light flashed again, Yan Ge’s spiritual sense swiftly swept through the entire courtyard. In his spiritual sense, the courtyard transformed into a clear “skeleton,” and even the spirit stones used to set up the formation were clearly visible to him. He smiled faintly and without hesitation, struck a lamp post with his palm.
In an instant, the entire courtyard appeared to have its protective membrane torn away, becoming somewhat dimmer.
At the same time, a figure in yellow and red shot up from inside the house and rushed off into the distance.
Unexpectedly, a figure flew out from the shadows and dashed towards it head-on. Simultaneously, an invisible punch hit the escaping figure like a hundred-pound hammer.
Xuyan grunted and fell back to the ground, his round eyes gleaming with panic. He spoke in a deep voice, “Amitabha. I wonder why the two honored patrons are disturbing this old monk’s meditation?”
The one who had struck him was Huangfu Yuchen. At the sound of his words, Huangfu Yuchen sneered, and without any hesitation, delivered another palm strike.
Xuyan’s wide build contrasted with his agility. He rose like a flying swallow, evading nimbly to the right. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he looked at Huangfu Yuchen.
Unexpectedly, the palm strike from Huangfu Yuchen seemed to have a mind of its own. It suddenly changed direction and struck from behind. With a loud “bang,” it landed on Xuyan’s back.
Master Xuyan couldn’t believe his eyes, and blood trickled from his mouth.
Just as he was about to escape, Huangfu Yuchen flew over and stood in front of him. His gaze was as if he were looking at a dead man.
A white shadow flashed over, and a new figure stood before Xuyan.
Yan Ge fixed his gaze on Xuyan, and he spoke slowly, “You should recognize me.”
Xuyan saw his face clearly and was taken aback. In that instant, his eyes showed surprise, confusion, and doubt, as if he felt that Yan Ge shouldn’t have found him, and certainly not so quickly.
Huangfu Yuchen saw it all clearly. He stepped forward and gripped Xuyan’s chin with his left hand, while his right palm landed on his mouth, inserting something into it.
Xuyan’s jaw was lifted slightly, and he subconsciously swallowed whatever was given to him, which made him panic. “What have you given me?!”
Yan Ge smiled playfully. “It’s the same jade you gifted me. How does it taste?” After saying that, he tapped a few acupoints on Xuyan’s body.
“Only I can undo your acupoints. As long as I don’t undo them, you won’t be able to force the jade out. I wonder what will happen after forty-nine days?”
A chill flashed through Xuyan’s eyes as they darted left and right, seeking an opportunity to escape.
“Speak! Why did you target Xiao Ge?” Huangfu Yuchen questioned coldly.
Several individuals dressed in matching attire went around distributing auction brochures to everyone.
“Lot number one- a top-grade Spirit Stone weighing 1305 grams. As we all know, we cultivators absorb spiritual energy not only from heaven and earth but also from items rich in it, with the most effective being Spirit Stones. The spiritual energy within a Spirit Stone is more refined than that of the heaven and earth’s, and absorption is faster. This Spirit Stone weighs 1305 grams, and I believe its effects need no further elaboration,” the auctioneer explained in a brief and concise manner.
Below, many people had eager expressions, ready to bid.
“Starting price for the top-grade Spirit Stone is 1 million, with each subsequent bid no less than 100,000.”
Yan Ge turned to Huangfu Yuchen, a smile in his eyes. If they were to auction their own Spirit Stones, they would become millionaires or even billionaires.
Huangfu Yuchen put his arm around Yan Ge. Money wasn’t an issue for them. Whether it was the Foundation Establishment pills or the Spirit Stones, each item was precious.
But thinking about it, Yan Ge didn’t want to avoid being pursued.
Other cultivators had already begun to bid eagerly, “1.1 million.”
“1.2 million!”
“1.3 million!”
“1.4 million!”
…
Finally, the Spirit Stone was sold to a woman for 2 million.
The second item for auction was ten Spirit Gathering Talismans. These talismans were also valuable, as they could accelerate the absorption of spiritual energy during cultivation. They were sold for 1.1 million each.
The third item was a Nascent Infant Pill, most suitable for cultivators about to enter the Nascent Soul stage. It started at 2 million and was eventually sold for a high price of 3.2 million, which caused a sensation.
Yan Ge observed the expressions of the people around and noticed that their surprise wasn’t due to the 3.2 million price, but rather the rarity of cultivators approaching the Nascent Soul stage.
However, the bidder was only at the Early Foundation Establishment stage, so it was clear that they were just acting as a proxy. The real buyer for the Nascent Infant Pill wasn’t present.
…
After looking for a while, most items were unremarkable to Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen. They could acquire most of what they needed through the system store and weren’t interested in competing with other cultivators.
In the end, they didn’t purchase anything. However, they gained a general understanding of the cultivators present and the families and factions they were associated with.
During the event, Ji Chang relayed a message from Old Wang, asking them to stay for a while longer.
After the auction ended, Yan Ge, Huangfu Yuchen, and Old Wang got into Ji Chang’s car.
“Mr. Huangfu, Mr. Yan.” Wang Zhiyuan greeted them with his hands clasped together. “I wonder if there’s anything I can assist you with?”
Huangfu Yuchen appreciated his straightforwardness and handed him the gift box containing the strange jade. “Could you see if there’s anything unusual about this jade? I felt a strange fluctuation inside it before, but now it’s gone, and I don’t sense any danger.”
Wang Zhiyuan accepted the gift box with both hands and, upon opening it, gently picked up the jade. Seeing the five black dots on the jade’s surface, his expression changed subtly. “This seems to be… wait a moment.”
He then infused a strand of his true qi into the jade. The energy within the jade once again fluctuated.
Both Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen frowned.
A sense of shock flashed across Wang Zhiyuan’s face. He explained in detail to them, “Esteemed seniors, this jade contains an array called the Five-Point Control Array. It’s a very malicious formation that contains a demon cultivator’s true qi and records the birth details of the intended victim. This jade is only effective on cultivators, and it poses no threat as long as it’s not worn close to the body. However, if worn for forty-nine days, the person will inevitably weaken and die without any discernible cause. If it weren’t for my special status and having access to the most information, I wouldn’t have known about this.”
Huangfu Yuchen’s hold on Yan Ge’s hand tightened subconsciously, as if afraid he would disappear at any moment.
It turned out to be a demon cultivator’s true qi. Ever since they had entered the world of cultivation, they had never come into contact with demon cultivators, so they didn’t recognize the tainted true qi of a demon cultivator.
Yan Ge also felt a chill down his spine. The reason he and Yuchen dared to touch the jade was mainly that neither of them had shown any adverse reactions. But they hadn’t anticipated that this jade would harbor such a malicious secret.
Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen exchanged a glance, both thinking the same question: Did Du Rulan know that this jade wasn’t a safeguard but a danger to Yan Ge?
Thinking about Du Rulan’s reaction when he took the jade, their hearts sank.
A glint of killing intent flashed in Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes as he asked, “How could recording someone’s birth details harm the person whose birth details are recorded?”
Wang Zhiyuan explained, “Think of it like each person having a unique magnetic field. Recording their birth details in the jade makes the jade’s ‘magnetic field’ align with the wearer’s. The Five-Point Control Array then uses this as a medium to attack the wearer. As for why you don’t feel any danger, that’s the terrifying aspect of this formation. It causes harm imperceptibly.”
Seeing the expressions on Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen’s faces, he guessed something but refrained from asking further. “As long as the jade isn’t worn close to the body, nothing will happen.”
“Thank you.” Huangfu Yuchen took out a small vial from his storage ring and handed it to Wang Zhiyuan. “This is called the Soul-Returning Pill. It can save a life as long as there’s a breath remaining. I also refined it. It’s a bit bitter in taste but just as effective.”
Wang Zhiyuan was taken aback. He tried to decline, his tone solemn, “Both of you have saved my life. How could I accept something so valuable? Please take it back.”
Huangfu Yuchen was firm. “You recognizing this formation is also a favor to both me and Xiao Ge.”
Wang Zhiyuan didn’t immediately understand his words, but he suddenly saw their intertwined hands and understood.
“Mr. Wang, please accept it.” Yan Ge smiled.
Through this incident, Wang Zhiyuan realized that both of them were straightforward people and were interested in forming a close relationship. Since there would be more interactions between them in the future, he accepted the pill. “In that case, I’ll gratefully accept.”
“Farewell.” Huangfu Yuchen pulled Yan Ge out of the car.
Wamg Zhiyuan watched the two gradually move away and disappear in the dazzling lights of the street lamps and neon lights, once again exclaiming at their extraordinary cultivation.
At this point, Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen were in the air.
“Baby, where’s the Mo’an Temple?”
“This way.” Yan Ge also wanted to see who was putting in so much effort to deal with him. This matter puzzled him greatly; back when he crossed over, he was just an ordinary person and hadn’t offended anyone, let alone provoke demon cultivators.
Silently flying forward through the night, the city’s twinkling lights below resembled stars in the sky. Feeling the gentle breeze and the warmth of the hand he held, Yan Ge’s heart calmed down. He smiled and said to Huangfu Yuchen, “Running a farm sounds pretty good.”
A cold gleam passed through Huangfu Yuchen’s eyes, but his tone was gentle. “Baby, leave the farm to me.”
“Alright.” Yan Ge playfully leaned against his shoulder. “I’ve been busy in the Great Han Kingdom for so long. Now it’s my turn to take a break. I’ll be relying on you to support me from now on.”
“No problem.” Huangfu Yuchen held his hand and gave it a kiss, then looked at a tall silhouette in the shadows ahead. “Is that it?”
He had caught a unique aura.
“Yes.” Yan Ge’s lips curled with a hint of coldness.
In an instant, they teleported and appeared in the Mo’an Temple, and then started walking directly towards the source of the aura.
The temple was lit by lanterns. The lights swayed gently, causing the shadows of the buildings to dance along.
A young monk holding a broom walked over, and upon seeing the two, he paused and clasped his hands together. “Honored patrons, the temple is already closed. Perhaps you could return tomorrow.”
Yan Ge didn’t want to trouble innocent people, so he spoke calmly, “We’re here to see Xuyan.”
The young monk replied serenely, “The abbot is currently in seclusion. Please return another day.”
“Seclusion? Is he there?” Huangfu Yuchen sneered. He nonchalantly placed his left hand behind his back while raising his right hand. With a swift motion, a fierce palm wind struck a courtyard a hundred meters away.
The gust of wind suddenly rose, and then halted after some point—Huangfu Yuchen had no intention of alarming unrelated bystanders, so he directed his attack only at the courtyard. People outside the courtyard wouldn’t hear any commotion.
The young monk stared at Huangfu Yuchen with an odd expression.
The palm strike landed heavily on the courtyard’s wall, emitting a silvery light that vanished in an instant.
Unexpectedly, the courtyard remained completely undamaged!
It was protected by a formation.
Yan Ge and Huangfu Yuchen exchanged a glance, then flew up together, positioning themselves on the left and right of the courtyard and looking down.
There was no movement within the courtyard.
Yan Ge understood formations better than Huangfu Yuchen, so he suggested: “Yuchen, strike again.”
Huangfu Yuchen raised his hand and struck once more.
As the silver light flashed again, Yan Ge’s spiritual sense swiftly swept through the entire courtyard. In his spiritual sense, the courtyard transformed into a clear “skeleton,” and even the spirit stones used to set up the formation were clearly visible to him. He smiled faintly and without hesitation, struck a lamp post with his palm.
In an instant, the entire courtyard appeared to have its protective membrane torn away, becoming somewhat dimmer.
At the same time, a figure in yellow and red shot up from inside the house and rushed off into the distance.
Unexpectedly, a figure flew out from the shadows and dashed towards it head-on. Simultaneously, an invisible punch hit the escaping figure like a hundred-pound hammer.
Xuyan grunted and fell back to the ground, his round eyes gleaming with panic. He spoke in a deep voice, “Amitabha. I wonder why the two honored patrons are disturbing this old monk’s meditation?”
The one who had struck him was Huangfu Yuchen. At the sound of his words, Huangfu Yuchen sneered, and without any hesitation, delivered another palm strike.
Xuyan’s wide build contrasted with his agility. He rose like a flying swallow, evading nimbly to the right. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he looked at Huangfu Yuchen.
Unexpectedly, the palm strike from Huangfu Yuchen seemed to have a mind of its own. It suddenly changed direction and struck from behind. With a loud “bang,” it landed on Xuyan’s back.
Master Xuyan couldn’t believe his eyes, and blood trickled from his mouth.
Just as he was about to escape, Huangfu Yuchen flew over and stood in front of him. His gaze was as if he were looking at a dead man.
A white shadow flashed over, and a new figure stood before Xuyan.
Yan Ge fixed his gaze on Xuyan, and he spoke slowly, “You should recognize me.”
Xuyan saw his face clearly and was taken aback. In that instant, his eyes showed surprise, confusion, and doubt, as if he felt that Yan Ge shouldn’t have found him, and certainly not so quickly.
Huangfu Yuchen saw it all clearly. He stepped forward and gripped Xuyan’s chin with his left hand, while his right palm landed on his mouth, inserting something into it.
Xuyan’s jaw was lifted slightly, and he subconsciously swallowed whatever was given to him, which made him panic. “What have you given me?!”
Yan Ge smiled playfully. “It’s the same jade you gifted me. How does it taste?” After saying that, he tapped a few acupoints on Xuyan’s body.
“Only I can undo your acupoints. As long as I don’t undo them, you won’t be able to force the jade out. I wonder what will happen after forty-nine days?”
A chill flashed through Xuyan’s eyes as they darted left and right, seeking an opportunity to escape.
“Speak! Why did you target Xiao Ge?” Huangfu Yuchen questioned coldly.
