The Auction House

"Sir, are you attending Auction, or do you have some precious treasures to auction?"

The Auction House clerk wasn't surprised to see Lu Changsheng dressed in a straw raincoat, his face covered with a black cloth, and carrying a Long Sword on his back—a common attire for Swordsman.

The Great Xia Imperial City is home to people from all walks of life.

Auction Houses are in the business of selling goods and services; they welcome all comers.

I have a treasure to auction; I wonder if your firm can handle it?

Lu Changsheng sized up the servant boy and was surprised to find that he was actually at the Qi Condensation Realm.

It seems the Auction House in the Imperial City has powerful connections; even the servants who greet guests have the Qi Condensation Realm Transformation Realm, so they aren't afraid of anyone causing trouble.

The servant was a clever man; he knew that Lu Changsheng's question meant the item to be auctioned must be valuable, "Hey, there's no treasure in the world that our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company can't handle. Unless it's priceless and unavailable, we'll definitely sell it to you. Please come in, sir; our manager will personally attend to you."

Lu Changsheng followed the servant into the Auction House. The Golden Core Realm manager was calculating accounts. When he saw Lu Changsheng arrive, he raised his eyelids slightly but didn't pay much attention to him.

He had met all sorts of practitioners: Daoists, Swordsmen, eminent monks, scholars, and even royalty.

"Sir, what do you wish to auction? I'll set a starting price. However, our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company only auctions rare treasures. Don't waste time on ordinary treasures; we'll accept Heavenly Treasure Trading Company at market price."

Heavenly Treasure Trading Company is truly domineering.

During his trip down the mountain, Lu Changsheng learned a great deal about the ways of the martial world and common knowledge.

Heavenly Treasure Trading Company is the largest trading company in this land, with branches in various major cities.

The Auction by Heavenly Treasure Trading Company are the highest-level Auctions in each city. Medicinal Pills and Talisman below the Fourth-Grade are not even eligible to be auctioned. Instead, Heavenly Treasure Trading Company directly buys them and then resells them at a higher price, without participating in the auction itself.

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Only rare treasures will be auctioned off by Heavenly Treasure Trading Company in Auction for commission.

I would like to auction two Medicinal Pills.

"What grade of Medicinal Pills? Are you familiar with the rules of our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company?"

The shopkeeper became slightly more serious and looked Lu Changsheng up and down.

Lu Changsheng possessed Innate Dao Body, so the shopkeeper couldn't discern his cultivation level, and since he was covered by a black cloth, his appearance was obscured.

If the other party knows the rules of Heavenly Treasure Trading Company and auctions two Medicinal Pills again, then they will be at least two Fourth-Grade Medicinal Pills.

Fourth-Grade Medicinal Pills are highly sought after among cultivators in the Golden Core Realm and Nascent Soul Realms, so two Fourth-Grade Medicinal Pills are considered decent auction items.

So the shopkeeper's attitude improved slightly.

Lu Changsheng held up five fingers.

"Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills?"

The shopkeeper's expression gradually became respectful.

Two Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills are quite valuable and useful even to cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm.

Once the two Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills are auctioned off, Heavenly Treasure Trading Company can earn a considerable commission.

Lu Changsheng's hand gesture changed to six, and the shopkeeper and the servant's expressions changed.

"Two... two Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills?!"

The shopkeeper felt a chill run down his spine.

Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills is a rare and priceless item even at an Auction, let alone two Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills.

This is a distinguished guest.

"To be precise, it's one Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills and one Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills."

Lu Changsheng originally wanted to auction two Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills directly, but then he thought that it would be too shocking to offer two Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills at once, so he decided to settle for less and only offer one Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills and one Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills for auction.

"Seventh, Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills..."

The shopkeeper slumped into the armchair.

Did he hear that right?

How could Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills appear at Auction House?

Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills are priceless.

"Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills... Our Auction House hasn't handled a treasure of this caliber for countless years. It's truly hard to say its value. Let me check the records from previous years. Someone, treat this distinguished guest well, serve the finest tea!"

The shopkeeper changed his tune, ordering everyone to treat Lu Changsheng, this distinguished guest, with utmost respect.

The Heavenly Treasure Trading Company couldn't afford to offend distinguished guests who could produce Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills- or Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills.

After a while, the shopkeeper returned carrying an ancient book and said cautiously, "Esteemed guest, the Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills that our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company auctioned off last time was worth 1 million Spirit Stones."

"One million Spirit Stones!"

The servant was dumbfounded.

Spirit Stones contain abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and are the general equivalent in transactions between cultivators.

One million Spirit Stones would require Space Ring to hold them all.

"Our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company's normal commission rate is 150%, but since the item you wish to auction is exceptionally valuable, we will only charge 130%. Are you satisfied with this commission rate?"

The shopkeeper addressed Lu Changsheng with increasing respect.

Even with a commission of 130%, Heavenly Treasure Trading Company can still take 30,000 Spirit Stones.

Furthermore, by currying favor with this distinguished guest, Lu Changsheng, there's no telling if he'll come back to auction treasures again in the future.

"Can."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Heavenly Treasure Trading Company is adept at navigating interpersonal relationships.

"May I have the honor of seeing Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills? I swear on the reputation of Heavenly Treasure Trading Company that I will never embezzle any goods."

"Take it."

Lu Changsheng took out a small Jade Bottle containing a Seventh-Grade Phoenix Blood Yang-Restoring Pill.

Lu Changsheng had several Phoenix Blood Yang-Restoring Pills. Taking one out to auction off wouldn't affect his own use of it.

"This item is called the Phoenix Blood Yang-Restoring Pill. It is made from a drop of the true blood of the Divine Beast Phoenix, combined with various heavenly materials and earthly treasures. It can quickly restore Blood Qi, resist cold and Yin Qi, and also has a certain detoxification effect."

"This item is called the Soul-Replenishing Pill, Sixth-Grade Medicinal Pills that can repair damaged souls."

Lu Changsheng then took out a small Jade Bottle.

The shopkeeper carefully took the two Jade Bottles, as if afraid they would break.

Damaging Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills is something even Golden Core Realm cultivator like the shopkeeper couldn't afford to pay for, even if he sold his business.

The shopkeeper opened the small Jade Bottle of Phoenix Blood Yang-Restoring Pill, and a rich medicinal power gushed out, making one's pores open and filling the room with warmth.

"This is undoubtedly Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills. I'll spread the word right away, and there will surely be bidders. I can't speak for other places, but in Tianyu City, there are cultivators who can afford 1 million Spirit Stones. In addition, our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company will send Dao Palace Realm expert to oversee the auction and protect this item."

The manager of Heavenly Treasure Trading Company was very particular about rules and regulations, and his arrangements were very orderly.

"I plan to attend the Auction and bid on a number of treasures. As for my identity, I don't want anyone to know."

"I understand. Please follow me to the Heaven-Grade VIP box. The Auction begin soon."

The shopkeeper personally led Lu Changsheng to the top- Heaven-Grade private box Auction hall.

"If you feel lonely, I can arrange for someone to come and keep you company. Our Heavenly Treasure Trading Company can provide you with the best service."

"There's absolutely no need for that."

Lu Changsheng only wanted to exchange some Spirit Stones to buy a batch of Houtian Spirit Treasures to reward his disciples, and did not want any unforeseen complications.