The Auction Begins

The auction began.

The Market Town Management Office had dispatched a large number of people to keep order.

Most of those waiting in line were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, though some were Qi Refining Stage cultivators.

Zhou Wen stood among the crowd, his face alight with excitement. Word was that Thousand-Year Spirit Herbs would be auctioned off. He knew he couldn't afford to bid on one, but it would still be fun to watch!

Before long, Zhou Wen reached the two guards. He took out a Mid-grade Spirit Stone and handed it to one of them.

Just then, a figure strode up in front of Zhou Wen and swaggered inside.

"What's going on? Why is he cutting in line?" Zhou Wen asked, displeased.

"Li Muxian is one of the organizers of this auction, so he gets to go in first. If you don't like it, you can stay out," the guard said coldly.

The moment Zhou Wen heard the name Li Muxian, he promptly shut his mouth and stepped inside.

When Shi Yue arrived at the Council Hall, he found Li Liang and the others gathered together, discussing something.

"Young Friend Li, you're finally back! The auction will begin in about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea," Li Liang said, his face beaming.

At this, the others all turned their eyes toward Shi Yue.

They all knew Shi Yue had been at the back of the line, and that he had Thousand-Year Spirit Herbs.

"I had a few personal matters to take care of. Senior Li, what were you discussing?" Shi Yue asked casually.

"We were discussing the other items up for auction. Apart from the Finale Auction Items, the other fellow Daoists have brought out quite a few treasures. If anything interests you, Young Friend Li,