The tenth mysterious auction item (part two)

The Shennong Drink fetched a staggering price of two thousand mid-grade Spirit Stone, and was ultimately won by Zhuge Xiang. This Shennong Drink, worth two thousand mid-grade Spirit Stone, is one of the Nine Great Immortal Treasures of the Great Qin Empire. What exactly are its effects? Everyone was extremely curious, but with the Shennong Drink in Zhuge Xiang's hands, their effects were something they could never know.

When Lu Yuling appeared earlier, she said that there were nine items for sale in this Auction. Since Zhuge Xiang won the last item, Shennong Drink, the Auction was naturally over. Everyone present stood up and prepared to leave one after another.

However, at that moment, a female disciple of the Asura Sect walked onto the stage and whispered something in Lu Yuling's ear.

Lu Yuling's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and then her clear, cold voice rang out. "Please wait, everyone. We have just received news that an additional item has been added to the auction, making it the tenth item."

Adding another item to the auction? Lu Yuling's words surprised everyone present, but none of them rushed to leave. They all sat down again, secretly wondering what good thing the additional item could be.

"Suddenly adding an item to the auction?" Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly, sat down as well, and looked at Lu Yuling with curiosity. Zhuge Xiang was also very curious about the sudden addition of an item to the auction.

"I believe everyone will like this additional item in the auction," she said with a wave of her hand. A Maid from the Asura Sect then came up with a tray. Lu Yuling lifted the curtain covering the tray, revealing several brand-new parchment sheets piled on it.

"This tenth item, added to the auction, is actually a Treasure Map. The location of this Treasure Map is within the Hundred Emperors Tomb. It records the location of a Nether Ice Phoenix Egg."

"You should all understand that among mythical beasts, the Phoenix is the most revered among birds. The Phoenix is a legendary divine beast comparable to the Dragon Clan. The assistance one could gain from obtaining a Phoenix Egg is self-evident."

Gently picking up one of the parchments, Lu Yuling spoke in a calm voice, yet her words were astonishing. Everyone's eyes lit up as they stared intently at the parchment in Lu Yuling's hand, their expressions suggesting they wanted to snatch it immediately.

Ancient Divine Beast each possessed great Divine Ability, and among them, the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, and Qilin were the most powerful races. A Phoenix Egg with pure bloodline? Let alone the Deity Transformation stage cultivators who could refine it, even a Return to Void Realm expert would be tempted.

"Young lady, is there some conspiracy involved? Phoenix Egg, how could we possibly be qualified to fight over them?" Sarira Skeleton Yin Wugu, spoke up, his eyes fixed on Lu Yuling. The others, who had been blinded by greed, also sobered up a bit upon hearing Yin Wugu's words.

Indeed, how could they possibly be qualified to contend for Phoenix Egg? It's like a group of people who have just grasped the Qi Energy of Qi trying to fight over Treasure Artifact. How could those who have only just grasped the essence of Qi Energy be qualified to contend for such Treasure Artifact?

"The Hundred Emperors Tomb, as everyone knows, are places that the Great Qin Empire explicitly stipulates can only be entered by young Cultivator from various prefectures. The powerful members of the royal family, the Ying Clan, have also set up Restriction Barrier that prohibits anyone over the age of 30 from entering. This is one of the restrictions."

At this point, Lu Yuling paused slightly, then continued, "Furthermore, this Treasure Map was once sent into the Asura Sect by several Genius Disciples, but none of them succeeded in finding it. Therefore, in order to find the Phoenix Egg, the Asura Sect has made nine copies of the Treasure Map and put them up for auction. Let's see if you all have the determination to give it a try."

Lu Yuling's words were very clear, and they dispelled the doubts in everyone's hearts.

The Phoenix Egg in the Hundred Emperors Tomb are protected by royal Restriction Barrier; those over 30 years old cannot enter. Naturally, it's up to us to fight for them. They've copied nine Treasure Map? It seems the Asura Sect really wants to find the Netherworld Ice Phoenix's eggs.

"Alright, nine Treasure Map, starting at a low price of one mid-grade Spirit Stone. Those interested can now bid," Lu Yuling said, seeing that everyone below had dispelled their doubts.

With a mere mid-grade Spirit Stone as the price, it was clear that these nine Treasure Map were intended to be given away. As a result, everyone confident in their abilities made a move, including Yin Wugu, Tu Qianxiong, Huo Siling, Tian Lingshan, and even Pei Yingxiao and Wu Zhao, each of them receiving a copy.

Back then, how many disciples did the Asura Sect send in to search each year? Lu Yuling Zhuge Xiang and the others naturally understood Lu Yuling's words, so none of them made a move on the nine Treasure Map. Sure enough, after Wu Zhao got his hands on the last Treasure Map, the Auction finally ended.

Before they even left, Asura Sect Disciple found Zhuge Xiang and asked Zhuge Xiang to stay. Along with him, Blood Rakshasa Lin Haiyan, White Bone Asura Gu Siqi, and Zhang Kuang also stayed. Several of them had participated in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking and had a chance to win a spot on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, so they all stayed.

Sure enough, Lu Yuling soon spoke, conveying the Asura Sect's message to Zhuge Xiang and the others: if anyone else finds the Nether Fire Phoenix Egg in the Hundred Emperors Tomb, they should obtain it at all costs. Upon their return, the Sect will bestow generous rewards. With this message, Zhuge Xiang and the others each received a Treasure Map.

"Oh? You'll stop at nothing? Interesting..." Lin Haiyan said with a smile, after carefully putting away the Treasure Map.

"Understood. I will do my utmost to fulfill the Sect's mission," Gu Siqi said solemnly as he carefully put away the Treasure Map.

"Hehe, if there's a fight, even without the Sect's instructions, I would never stand idly by," Zhang Kuang, his face filled with intense fighting spirit, clearly unable to resist making a move.

"Netherworld Ice Phoenix? Interesting..." Zhuge Xiang also put away the Treasure Map, a smile playing on his lips, looking quite interested.

For Zhuge Xiang, the Netherworld Ice Phoenix was actually irrelevant. Finding it would be best, but not finding it wouldn't matter. What truly made Zhuge Xiang happy was the turmoil caused by the Phoenix Egg. The more chaotic things were and the more battles there were, the happier Zhuge Xiang would be, as it meant he would gain more experience.

Everything that needed to be explained had been explained, and all the Treasure Map that needed to be given had been given. With nothing else to do, Gu Siqi and the others gradually dispersed. However, when Zhuge Xiang was about to leave, Lu Yuling stopped him.

"Zhuge Xiang, don't rush off. An old friend of yours wants to see you," Lu Yuling said after stopping Zhuge Xiang.

"Oh? An old friend? Who is it?" Zhuge Xiang asked with some surprise upon hearing Lu Yuling's words, and then asked with doubt, "With your cultivation level, you are qualified to participate in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking, why didn't you participate?"

"The Dragon Phoenix Ranking?" Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Lu Yuling smiled, her ethereal smile outshining everything else. She looked at Zhuge Xiang with a teasing expression. "This Dragon Phoenix Ranking is nothing more than a platform for you children to hone your skills; it's not suitable for me."

"Small?" Zhuge Xiang wasn't angry at being called a child by Lu Yuling's condescending manner and the way she looked at a child. His gaze, however, fell on Lu Yuling's already bulging chest, and he smiled meaningfully, nodding, "Not bad, you're definitely bigger, truly bigger."

Zhuge Xiang made no attempt to conceal his gaze. When his eyes swept over Lu Yuling, it felt as if they were tangible; a tingling sensation ran through her chest, and her pretty face flushed red. She quickly said, "Alright, don't waste any more time here. Your friend is already waiting for you behind us."

As they spoke, Lu Yuling turned and left, while Zhuge Xiang smiled calmly and followed her with Qin Qing beside him.

Behind the auction hall, Zhuge Xiang indeed saw a familiar figure, head down, intently fiddling with a tiny syringe, needles sucking in fine hairs—so delicate that they were almost imperceptible if one wasn't paying attention. Zhuge Xiang knew he didn't have the patience for such meticulous work.

The work was incredibly meticulous, yet the maker's technique was exceptionally skillful, steady, and swift. The syringe was nearing completion, Zhuge Xiang, without interrupting, waited until the Half a Tea Interval before finally capping it completely. Only then did the maker look up, let out a soft sigh of relief, and give Zhuge Xiang a bright smile, "You've finally arrived."

"Stormy Pear Blossom Needles? Niu Geng? Could it be that the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles auctioned before were all made by you?" Zhuge Xiang asked, looking at the other party.

Indeed, this man is none other than Niu Geng, and what he was just working on was the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles. No wonder Zhuge Xiang was surprised; Niu Geng actually has the ability to make the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles?

"Have you forgotten the Tang Family Fort Tang Family Secret Record disciples gave me? It records all the famous mechanisms and Hidden Weapons of the Tang Family Fort. Due to material limitations, only this last Peacock Plume is left. As for the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles, I extracted Silver Sea Black Gold from the Qi Breaking Blade back then, and I still have three barrels left."

Zhuge Xiang was surprised, Niu Geng smiled honestly, reached into his arms, took out a peacock feather and two buckets of rainstorm pear needles, plus the ones he had just made, and handed them all to Zhuge Xiang.

"As a friend, you've always been the one helping me, and there's nothing I can do to help. Here, take these three buckets of Stormy Pear Blossom Needles and this Peacock Plume; perhaps they'll come in handy."

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony." Nodding, Zhuge Xiang reached out and took the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles from Niu Geng. There's no need for too much formality with friends. Besides, Zhuge Xiang was also very curious about the power of the Rainstorm Stormy Pear Blossom Needles and the Peacock Plume Feather. In the Hundred Emperors Tomb, fighting is everywhere. Having these might actually come in handy.

After chatting with Niu Geng for a while and learning about his current situation, Zhuge Xiang didn't linger. He said goodbye, and together with Qin Qing, the two turned and left. (To be continued...)