The White Fox! (Two-in-One)

[In the previous chapter, the protagonist played "Eliminate Sorrows," and many readers offered their opinions. After careful consideration, I realized that this was indeed the case. While "Sorrow- Eliminate Sorrows" is a good poem, it still falls short compared to famous poems. I had not considered all aspects of it.]

"Eliminate Sorrows" has been replaced by "Canon," and it is hailed as "a masterpiece representing human rationality in music."

[The listener may be interested in interpretation; the emotions expressed in the poems and music in the text may differ from the original author's. This is necessary for the plot, so please forgive any discrepancies.]

Jiang Lin stared blankly at the human-shaped doll on the stage for a moment.

What's going on?

This kind of thing is popular in ordinary mortal realms, but do these cultivators really need it?

There was a similar image on that list before, but it was just a regular human figure, like the mannequins in a clothing store, labeled "Cultivation Doll".

Jiang Lin thought it was a sparring session, like the wooden dummy.

Why are you even dressed up now?!

Is he serious about this "sparring session"?

Before Jiang Lin could figure it out, the host spoke up:

"Welcome to the Empty Spirit Sect Auction House. As the grand finale auction before this Sect Martial Arts Competition, and also the first and last auction of the year for the Empty Spirit Sect Auction House, I'm sure it won't disappoint you."

First, there's this "Maidservant Cultivation Doll".

This doll has built-in Spiritual Power and voice commands, and also comes with a special cultivation technique. Cultivating with her will not only bring warmth to this cold winter, but may even help you advance your cultivation level!

The host paused briefly, then channeled a wisp of Spiritual Power into the puppet. The puppet stood up and instantly transformed into an ordinary woman, with a rather pretty face—though perhaps a bit like a typical internet celebrity.

The woman gracefully curtsied to everyone, her faint smile carrying a hint of allure.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting going, the host quickly called out:

Starting bid! 10 High-Grade Spirit Stone!

Hearing the price, Jiang Lin almost fell off his chair.

Ten High-Grade Spirit Stone for that? Isn't it just the artist's "Painting Soul of painting" technique? Why is the price so high?

Are you kidding me?

Is this thing really not from the Buddhist Joyful Union Sect, or any other sect that practices group meditation?

Jiang Lin was wrong. Soon, Jiang Lin heard someone shout "12 High-Grade Spirit Stone!"

Immediately following was the price increase.

13 pieces!

14 High-Grade Spirit Stone and 50 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone!

15 High-Grade Spirit Stone.

Jiang Lin looked over and saw that the guys bidding were dressed very much like male prostitutes, and there were even a few monks wearing monk robes among them.

He has the air of a cunning and wicked monk.

They were almost always accompanied by alluring women. These women were all quite beautiful, but they were licking their lips and looking around, seemingly searching for prey.

Another girl noticed Jiang Lin's Jiang Lin and gave him a knowing look.

Just a glance in the crowd, and if it weren't for his Indestructible Kidney today, Jiang Lin felt that his back would have been aching!

These people must belong to a sect that primarily practices dual cultivation.

In the end, this "Cultivation Doll" was actually auctioned off to an ordinary cultivator.

After Diao Da explained, I learned that this guy had a son, but his son suffered from gynophobia, so he bought the virtual woman so that his son could take it one step at a time and start with this kind of virtual woman.

This further broadened Jiang Lin's worldview. Although he had been in this world for eleven years, he was still amazed by the wonders around him.

The second item up for auction was a Flying Sword of mediocre quality, named Spirit Deer.

Although the Spirit Deer can only be considered a fourth-grade magic weapon (ninth grade is the weakest, first grade is the highest, and above that is the category of immortal weapons).

However, the sword's aura was gentle and pure, and its Spiritual Power was abundant. Even from a distance, it gave Jiang Lin the feeling of a white deer leaping among the spring spirits, a feeling of a fairyland.

A white deer leaps across the stream, finding peace in its tranquility.

This sword can be given to Niannian!

Starting bid: 6 High-Grade Spirit Stone!

As the host called for the start of the beat, Jiang Lin didn't know whether he should complain or not...

Such a proper sword is cheaper than that toy?

That makes sense, everyone here has their own Natal Magic Treasure, and Sword Cultivator also have their own Natal Flying Sword. This sword isn't of high quality; although it has the power to calm the mind, it's ultimately limited. Even if someone were to buy it, it would be to give it away as a gift.

"8 pieces."

"9 pieces."

"10 pieces."

"11 pieces"

"11 at a time... 11 twice..."

"Eleven spirit stones plus one Low-Grade Spirit Stone, I'll take them!"

Jiang Lin intervened just in time for the final strike of the hammer.

You're kidding, don't even think about getting an extra Low-Grade Spirit Stone from me!

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and fell silent...

This can even have an extra Low-Grade Spirit Stone added?

Wait a minute? This guy looks so familiar! He looks a bit like Jiang Lin, the Flower-Picking Thief!

He's not short of money, is he? But what's with the Low-Grade Spirit Stone?

Oh!

I understand!

This sword was definitely a gift the Flower-Picking Thief wanted to give to his sweetheart, so he added a Low-Grade Spirit Stone to show that "I still have some longing for you."

As expected! Young Master Jiang is truly devoted!

Actually, Diao Da and the others knew that Brother Jiang was just stingy...

No! This is called being thrifty and managing a household well!

Those who constantly drive up bids are fools who regret it to death afterward.

Finally, the Flying Sword was sold for 11 High-Grade Spirit Stone and 1 Low-Grade Spirit Stone.

However, the host promptly changed the rules, stating that each bid increase must be at least 10 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.

Auction houses actually have such rules, it's just that they're not explicitly stated in writing, but this auctioneer never expected to see something like this today...

Hearing the addition of new rules, Jiang Lin would have stood up and accused them of "price gouging" if Diao Da Jiang Lin and the others hadn't held him back.

As the auction progressed, items were sold one by one.

Among them was First Grade Pill for tonifying the kidneys.

Jiang Lin almost couldn't resist making a move!

Even if you have Indestructible Kidney, what man would complain if his kidneys got better and better?

But Jiang Lin still held back...

Money should be spent wisely, because there will be much more to spend later.

Among the five women sitting behind Jiang Lin, the junior sister rested her chin on her hand, watching Jiang Lin with great interest.

Jiang Lin wanted to bid, but he tried his best to control his emotions. The woman, who possessed the Mind Reading, saw through this clearly and found it very interesting.

But at the same time, a feeling of displeasure began to spread in the woman's heart.

This guy would rather spend over ten High-Grade Spirit Stone to buy a sword and give it away, and even wanted to do everything he could to pave the way for Jiang Yuni and Lin Qingwan's cultivation, but now he's unwilling to spend an extra spirit stone for himself?

Were those two women really that important to him?

As she thought about it, Bai Jiu Yi angrier and angrier, and even had the urge to hang this guy up and beat him!

For no reason other than wanting to beat someone up!

Men! They're all the same!

"Senior Sister Bai Qiao, could you please take a picture of this pill?"

Just as the price was slowly rising, Bai Jiu Yi said to the girl beside her.

Upon hearing her master's order, Bai Qiao was startled, wondering what her master wanted to do, but she dared not disobey or ask any further questions.

Finally, for 20 High-Grade Spirit Stone, this first-grade Immortal Pill for tonifying the kidneys fell into Bai Qiao.

When Bai Qiao made her bid and the deal was finalized, almost everyone looked over, their gazes filled with sympathy: "I understand," "This girl is so pitiful," and "Why can't her Dao Companion work out?"

This made Bai Qiao's face turn bright red. She lowered her head, wishing she could immediately reveal her true form and find a hole to crawl into...

After receiving a Immortal Pill to tonify the kidneys, she turned out to be Maidservant Wall.

However, this is not an auction of the entire Maidservant Wall, but rather the price of each attempt to acquire the Maidservant Wall.

The final transaction price wasn't high; it was set at one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone for one try.

After all, none of the Maidservant Wall came out yesterday, which shows that the remaining three maids on the wall each have their own ambitions and are not so simple.

Jiang Lin spent 200 High-Grade Spirit Stone to bid for a piece of Ice Dragon Blood Crystal from the Extremely Cold Continent. He still had 400 High-Grade Spirit Stone left in his pocket. To be honest, Jiang Lin didn't know if he would have enough in the end.

"The next item up for auction is Azure Lake Heavenly Water Azure Lake Heavenly Water. I won't go into detail about it. Starting bid: 300 High-Grade Spirit Stone!"

"310 pieces!"

"320 pieces!"

"330 pieces!"

Before Jiang Lin and the others could react, the crowd that had been waiting for a long time began to speak.

Various auction calls rang out, and in less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the price soared to 350 High-Grade Spirit Stone, and it was still increasing by ten High-Grade Spirit Stone each time!

They slowed down a bit when they reached 400 High-Grade Spirit Stone, adding them one by one.

Cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of Shangguan Mei and Qin Xiao, who were standing to the side.

Their budget is 500 High-Grade Spirit Stone! This is the surplus money of the entire Dragon Gate Sect over the past century.

But if we go any higher, we won't be able to take any more pictures!

"500 pieces!"

When the bet reached 480, Shangguan Mei knew it was out of control! Rather than letting it gradually rise, she decided to add twenty more at once! Maybe that would have a deterrent effect!

Indeed, just as Shangguan Mei had expected, the 500 High-Grade Spirit Stone stunned everyone, especially Shangguan Mei's determined look, which made everyone hesitate.

The host, exceeding all expectations, started banging on the table.

500 at a time!

500 in two attempts!

500 pieces..."

"600!"

Just as Jiang Lin and the others had sat up straight, feeling that things were about to work out, a charming voice came from behind them.

The girl's voice drifted through the hall, captivating everyone's hearts.

Every man was momentarily stunned! It was like fighting a bunch of burly men, only to have a beautiful girl call you "Onii-chan" (older brother/brother).

Absolutely intoxicating!

It even made people breathe more heavily.

"Is this person a master of seduction techniques?"

Jiang Lin calmed himself down and turned to look. It was the girl the system had told him to flirt with that day. The girl was also looking at him, her upturned lips even showing a little girl's smugness.

It's as if it's saying, "I just won't give it to you, what can you do about it?"

What Jiang Lin didn't know was that she had actually been somewhat unhappy since he auctioned off that piece of Ice Dragon Blood Crystal.

Bai Jiu Yi didn't know why she was unhappy.

I'm just really annoyed!

Why are you so hesitant to buy yourself a single First Grade Pill, yet so generous with the women around you!

That little dragon is one thing! He's just a brat! Your master is another, after all, he adopted you! But what right does Lin Qingwan have?!

I'm not happy!

"610!"

Jiang Lin raised the sign.

"615!"

"620!"

"625!"

"630"

"..."

Inside the hall, only Jiang Lin and she remained, shouting to each other.

Jiang Lin had already sensed it! This girl was doing it on purpose!

Wait a minute! Have I ever offended her? Why does it feel like we have a blood feud?

At this point, the premium for Azure Lake Heavenly Water had exceeded the average market price by 150 High-Grade Spirit Stone!

That's a lot!

However, Azure Lake Heavenly Water is extremely rare and hard to find. If I miss this opportunity, I don't know when I'll be able to encounter it again. I can't delay my senior sister's cultivation.

Just as Bai Jiu Yi was about to shout again, Bai Jiu Yi felt the disgusted gazes of the men around her.

The fact that I came to Empty Spirit City is just because it's a newly established sect in Wutong Province. Where would a newly established sect get so many High-Grade Spirit Stone?

If I stop now, others will see me as a shill. But if I actually manage to get the photo, they will question my identity, and in that case, I will lose more than I gain.

"630 once! 630 twice! Three times! Sold!"

Although he didn't know why the girl suddenly stopped arguing with him, Jiang Lin felt relieved the moment the hammer struck!

"Junior Brother Jiang! Thank you so much!"

"Senior Brother Jiang, you're so generous!"

"Senior brother, you look so cool spending money like water on your senior sister!"

"Brother Jiang, I'll never call you stingy again!"

As soon as Jiang Lin turned around and looked away from the woman, he saw the admiring gazes of Senior Sister Shangguan, Senior Brother Qin Xiao, and Diao Da.

"It's alright. If it weren't for the 500 spirit stones from the Dragon Gate Sect, my few spirit stones wouldn't amount to much."

Although I wasted a lot of money, there was nothing I could do.

Regardless, at least it was filmed, that's good enough.

Upon hearing Jiang Lin's words, the junior sisters' hearts tightened, and they were captivated by Senior Brother Jiang's handsome face and faint smile.

Senior sister is so lucky! Senior Brother Jiang is not only tall and handsome but also talented, and he's rich too.

There are so few men like that. If she weren't afraid of being killed by her senior sister's sword, she would have wanted to marry Senior Brother Jiang as his concubine.

Similarly, Shangguan Mei's eyes lit up when she looked at her junior brother.

Seeing Qin Xiao's expression, as if he'd just eaten a lemon, made me want to Eliminate Sorrows...

After successfully bidding for the Ice Dragon Blood Crystal and Azure Lake Heavenly Water, Jiang Lin felt that his pockets were half empty, no longer living up to his image as a nouveau riche from this morning.

Indeed, you can never have too much money.

Senior Sister Shangguan and the others, having achieved their goal, were also very happy and could now relax and be bystanders.

Compared to Jiang Lin, his real goal was now just one item up for auction.

Little Fatty! You must take good care of yourself! I'm so sorry...

Looking at the auction stage, Jiang Lin sighed softly. It was all his fault for being so dashing and charming, attracting countless people to covet his good looks. Otherwise, how could Little Fatty have been caught in the crossfire?

Just as Jiang Lin was indulging in his narcissism, the real highlight of the auction was already being brought up!

The first thing that caught everyone's eye was a cage.

Immediately following this was a young fox lying in the middle.

The fox's fur was as white as snow and extremely clean. Although it was a mythical beast, Jiang Lin, a human, found it handsome and refined, perhaps because he had been single for too long.

"Arctic fox!"

Offstage! Everyone gasped in surprise the moment they saw the white fox!

And Bai Jiu Yi's beautiful eyes sparkled...

Why...

Will Master be in this cage?