Golden-Eyed Beast

Yellow Dragon Pill! What a generous gesture.

Liang Qu had seen the Yellow Dragon Pill in the Great Merit Exchange Ledger and knew that it was a top-grade precious pill that required Great Merit to exchange for.

Its effects are simple and direct: it can transform the marrow and bones of young people whose bodies are not yet fully formed, creating a semi- Martial Bone that surpasses Mortal Bone!

Long ago, the Da Zhuang he fought in the Martial Arts School was Innate Strong Bone, surpassing Mortal Bone, yet below Martial Bone —a typical semi- Martial Bone.

While Martial Bone is extremely difficult to cultivate, semi- Martial Bone is not uncommon for those with genuine strength.

The reason is very simple.

If not for innate differences, people who grow up eating meat, eggs, and dairy will be taller, stronger, and even better-looking than those who grow up eating bran and wild vegetables.

Most people eat coarse grains and frequently chew hard foods, which can cause the muscles in their jaw and cheeks to enlarge, often resulting in a wide or round face.

Without meat to supplement nutrition, and frequently exposed to sunlight, the skin lacks collagen, resulting in a yellow and dull complexion.

In addition, the harsh living conditions and heavy physical labor will cause the bones to gradually develop horizontally, resulting in hidden injuries and disabilities, and making it impossible for them to have an attractive physique.

Liang Qu in the past was like this: thin and dark-skinned.

Fortunately, he was young at the time, had great potential, and was transformed by Marsh Spirit, which allowed him to quickly rise in status and receive nutritional support, thus giving him a good appearance.

This is enough to prove that the nutrients ingested from external sources can affect a person's basic talents.

Using strong medicine will naturally result in a strong body.

For example, Jian Zhongyi, the County Magistrate of Ping Yang County, swallowed the Dragon Python Great Pill when he was young. It had the same effect as the Yellow Dragon Pill, but was more potent.

Of course, external things are not omnipotent, and everything in excess is as bad as deficiency.

How potent are the elixirs that can alter a person's natural talents?

Being too young and lacking sufficient physical strength to withstand the effects of the medicine carries a risk of death.

The patient is too old, and their body is basically set, so the improvement effect is minimal.

Balancing the left and right, the semi -Martial Bone is usually the limit that can be achieved by external force intervention.

Wei Shao's meaning was quite clear.

Xu Yuelong gave you two Great Merit benefits, I'll give you three, and I won't even need to report it, I'll give them to you immediately! Admittedly, Liang Qu Innate Martial Bone, and the Yellow Dragon Pill won't improve his talent much, but the medicinal power is real and can be used to improve his martial arts cultivation!

That's great!

Liang Qu readily agreed.

"Alright, Lord Wei, give me the Yellow Dragon Pill now, and I'll come work for you right away."

Wei Shao was taken aback. "Brother Liang, are you joking?"

Liang Qu retorted, "Didn't you start by making a joke?"

Wei Shao laughed heartily.

"That's true."

Neither of them is mentally ill.

Who poachs people in public? Everyone has to choose sides.

As Yang Dongxiong's disciple, Liang Qu was destined to be in the same faction as Xu Yuelong. Even if he had a rebellious streak and insisted on jumping to Wei Lin's side, he would never gain Wei Lin's trust.

Wei Shao the reasoning behind it. His words were like seeing an interesting dog on the roadside and being tempted to take out a sausage from his pocket, wanting to tease it and make sucking noises.

Whether or not he gets the sausage is another matter; he'll be happy as long as the dog reacts.

"It's a real pity. Brother Liang is so young and renowned. I would very much like to work with you."

Liang Qu couldn't help but clench his Fist.

"Liang Qu, is something wrong?"

Ran Zhongshi and the others' voices came from behind.

"It seems Brother Liang's friends have arrived!"

Seeing that Ran Zhongshi and the others had noticed him and were watching him intently from the side, Wei Shao did not linger.

"Goodbye."

Ran Zhongshi watched Wei Shao disappear, then walked up to him and asked, "We just parted ways and I saw you being stopped. Did Wei Shao make things difficult for you?"

"They didn't make things difficult for me; they just came to win me over."

Xiang Fangsu laughed out loud, "Is he out of his mind, trying to win you over?"

"It's precisely because it's not broken that I'm annoyed."

Liang Qu knew he was being looked down upon.

The other party didn't take him seriously at all, which is why they came over to tease him.

"Thank you so much, Big Brother Ran and Brother Xiang, for getting me out of this predicament."

"It's nothing. Go find your senior brother. I bet Wei Lin has a lot of people coming too."

"Um."

After thanking Ran Zhongshi and the others, Liang Qu quickly joined up with his Senior Brother Xiang and took a stroll around the second floor.

During this time, he was quite tempted by several things, but unfortunately he didn't have much money on him and couldn't bear to spend it.

The second floor already boasts a dazzling array of fine items, not to mention the auction house.

I heard that the auction, which will last for nearly two hours, has a total of more than one hundred items prepared by the Celestial Ship Merchant Guild.

The last few people met Yang Dongxiong on the third floor, where they encountered Xu Yuelong and his gang.

They were truly a gathering of outstanding talents, bringing together the most powerful figures in Ping Yang County.

They had exchanged glances.

Steward Zhu Bingcan greeted everyone with a smile and led them up to the third floor.

The interior of the third floor of Sky Vessel Tower is further divided into two levels. The first level is separated by curtains, with each curtain representing a seat.

The second floor features private rooms arranged around the walls, offering better privacy and a clearer view from above. A waiter stands at the door, ready to assist at any time.

At their request, Xu Yuelong and Yang Dongxiong's two groups had their private rooms placed next to each other.

The ebony floor was as bright as a mirror from being scrubbed so many times, the huge long table was filled with fruits, and wisps of white smoke rose from the Tortoise-Crane Brazier.

Xu Zishuai plopped down on the Arhat Bed and picked up a plate of Lychee to peel and eat.

Lu Gang picked up the catalog and flipped through the auction items.

Liang Qu opened the window. Apart from the stage at the very front and the long aisle in the middle, the rest of the auction hall was relatively dark.

He leaned on the railing and heard Zhu Bingcan's joyful and flattering voice.

"Lord Jian, your presence amidst your busy schedule is truly an honor for Sky Vessel Tower."

"You're too kind Steward Zhu."

"Lord Jian, please Elder Monk."

"Lord Wei..."

Liang Qu looked over upon hearing the sound, but only saw a figure in red enter the private room from behind; he did not witness it firsthand.

It's a bit ridiculous that I've been here for so long and still haven't seen what my actual boss looks like.

Yu Dun walked to Liang Qu's side.

"Today is the first auction held by the Celestial Ship Merchant Guild in Ping Yang County. Unless they are rivals, everyone will give them face and avoid competition, which can be considered an implicit benefit."

So if you like something, don't worry, try shouting it out; you might still get a picture.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Yu."

Liang Qu knew the truth: Xiang Fangsu had spent eighty-four gold coins on a piece of jade that had little value, which gave him a deeper understanding of wealth.

I only regret that I don't have enough money.

At six quarters past Chen hour, everyone gradually arrived.

The waiters covered the candles in the corridor with Glazed Cover one by one, until only the auction hall at the very front was still lit.

The atmosphere involuntarily became solemn.

The auction was hosted by Zhu Bingcan, who had previously delivered the invitation. His goatee was slightly upturned, making him look radiant and very energetic.

"Everyone..."

A series of polite opening remarks.

"I won't say more. Hold onto your number and don't miss out on any items you like."

The first item up for auction today is Good Fortune Green Birch Tree from Lan Province! Legend has it... this tree possesses powerful healing properties and can bring good fortune to its grower. Starting bid: 300 taels!

The story was well-crafted, and Liang Qu listened with great interest. Soon after, he saw people raising their paddles one after another, raising prices with great restraint, much like what Yu Dun had described.

"Fourteen hundred taels, sold!"

"The Crimson Gold Holy Shard, with virtually unimpeded flow of Qi and Blood, and its power amplified by the inscribed patterns, starts at six hundred taels!"

"Two thousand eight hundred taels, sold!"

Liang Qu looked at his Senior Brother Lu in surprise, not expecting his senior brother to be so rich, silently taking out nearly three thousand taels.

"Jade Nectar Pacifying Pill, a masterpiece by Master Lai, starting bid: seven hundred taels!"

"Two thousand six hundred taels, sold!"

The prices of the items in the entire auction were clearly arranged from low to high, with the overall trend showing prices getting higher and higher.

From the very first item, not a single transaction was below one thousand taels, and starting with the fifth item, the price went up to three thousand or more, which gave Liang Qu a headache.

There are over a hundred items in total. Based on the current trend, the tenth item will likely exceed five thousand, and the thirtieth item will likely exceed ten thousand. The further we go, the less relevant it becomes to us.

Just watch the show.

"Next up is the carcass of a strange beast captured in the middle reaches of the Jianghuai and Huai Rivers— the Golden-Eyed Beast!"

Zhu Bingcan lifted the curtain.

As the crimson beast with a lion's head made its appearance, Liang Qu met its golden gaze and a sudden longing welled up from the depths of his heart and soul.