Paying one percent to avoid a great deal of trouble was a worthwhile trade for Lu Yang at this stage.
If he brought out his Spiritual Medicine in broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, who knew how many people would set their sights on it?
After he left the city, who knew how much trouble he would cause?
Although humanity stood opposed to demons and monsters, its own people were hardly united as one.
The kind of murder and robbery committed for treasure played out on the lands of the Great Jun Dynasty almost every moment.
Lu Yang had never entrusted his safety to the kindness of others.
Appraisers were a special profession.
The cultivation methods they practiced were quite fascinating.
They could condense a remarkably special kind of true essence.
When this true essence came into contact with a treasure, it released a dazzling glow.
Generally speaking, the longer and more brilliant the glow, the more valuable the treasure—and vice versa.
Thousands of years ago, a powerful expert had created this cultivation method by modeling it after the abilities of the Spirit Beast known as the [Treasure-Hoarding Mouse]. It had become quite famous across the continent.
However, the method was held in the hands of certain major powers, and ordinary people had little chance of obtaining it.
Moreover, the true essence produced by this method was not very powerful in combat. Even if many martial artists obtained it, they were unwilling to practice it.
Only major merchant associations and great families would specifically train a group of appraisers. Though their combat strength was not great, their status was quite distinguished, and they were treated very well!
Inside the Secret Chamber, the treasure's glow stretched a full three zhang, its colors dazzling and brilliant, like iridescent glazed