Unrivaled Soldier in the City

"Who’s that guy talking? Does he come here a lot?"

Looking at the maid beside him, Lin Kuang asked curiously.

"Mm, that’s Young Master Chang from Zhenlin City. He really likes Sister Lan Ji—you could say he’s Miss Lan Ji’s devoted follower.

He shows up to every auction to give her face. Even though Sister Lan Ji always ignores him, he still enjoys it and never gets tired of coming.

Don’t be fooled by how glib he sounds, he’s actually a pretty interesting person, and he’s very well‑liked in Zhenlin City."

The maid said with a smile, clearly quite familiar with that Young Master Chang.

Hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded. "So that’s how it is."

"Young Master Chang, if you buy three treasures today, maybe if I’m in a good mood I’ll accompany you for a late‑night snack."

Lan Ji said with a smile.

Obviously, Lan Ji was also very familiar with this Young Master Chang, otherwise she wouldn’t joke with him.

"All right then, since Lan Ji has spoken, forget three items—five or six wouldn’t hurt either."

Young Master Chang said heartily.

"Then it’s settled.

Okay, let’s start the auction."

Lan Ji stopped wasting words and brought out the first lot.

A stand more than a meter tall appeared beside Lan Ji. It was shrouded in light, so you couldn’t see what was inside at all.

And the more you can’t see, the more everyone wants to see.

"Lan Ji, hurry up and lift the cover. We’re all old acquaintances here, don’t torture us."

At this moment someone spoke from one of the private rooms on the second floor, clearly another person very familiar with Lan Ji.

Hearing that, Lan Ji smiled and nodded. "All right, I won’t drag it out."

As she spoke, Lan Ji waved her palm and the light on the stand vanished, revealing three white Jade Vials.

"Everyone, all three of these contain Elixirs, all Fifth Grade Elixirs.

One vial holds Detoxification Pills, which can neutralize the vast majority of poisons.

Another holds Qi Recovery Pills, which can instantly restore all the Profound Qi in the body of a Martial Artist in the True Realm.

The last one holds Healing Pills. As long as you’re not dead, as long as you still have a breath left, this Elixir can keep you hanging on until help arrives.

These three Elixirs might sound like ordinary pills, but their Grade Level is very high, and their effects are tremendous.

They’re practically essential Elixirs for surviving and training out in the wild.

Oh, and each vial only contains one pill. Starting bid is three thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals."

Lan Ji said with a smile.

In truth, that starting price wasn’t expensive; you could even say each Elixir was worth two thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals.

However, this was an auction—starting price doesn’t mean much, the real key is the bidding at the end.

As soon as Lan Ji finished speaking, someone shouted, "I bid three thousand two hundred."

"Old fox, you dare say such a small number out loud? Three thousand five."

Someone else called out, seeming quite familiar with the first bidder.

"I’ll go three thousand eight."

Another voice chimed in.

Right after that, people kept raising the price. From the starting bid of three thousand, it quickly surged by nearly three thousand—someone had already bid six thousand.

Lin Kuang didn’t rush to act, just watched quietly.

"That Lan Ji mentioned the True Realm—what Realm is that? Is it the Realm after the Void Realm?"

Lin Kuang pondered inwardly but didn’t ask; that kind of question would be too idiotic spoken out loud.

Besides, if Lin Kuang didn’t even know something like that, people would really start to doubt him.

While Lin Kuang was thinking for that brief moment, the price had already climbed past eight thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals.

By now, the bidders were being very cautious—this price was already somewhat beyond the Elixirs’ intrinsic value.

Besides, there were still good items to come, and everyone was waiting.

Seeing that no one was speaking, Lan Ji couldn’t help but say with a smile, "Everyone, eight thousand six hundred once—any higher bids?

Otherwise these three Elixirs are going to belong to someone else."

"Since Lan Ji said she’d have supper with me if I buy three items, looks like I have no choice but to step in."

The Young Master known as Chang spoke again.

"I bid nine thousand."

Young Master Chang said with a grin.

"I’ll say nine thousand two hundred."

Just as Chang’s voice fell, a somewhat gloomy voice rang out, directly topping his bid.

Hearing that voice, everyone present showed an expression like they were ready to watch a good show.

The speaker was Chang Hu’s old rival, Jin Zhan. Whenever those two met, there was guaranteed to be drama.

"Jin Zhan, you’re snatching from me again!

Nine thousand five!"

Chang Hu said, clearly annoyed.

"Chang Hu, this auction isn’t your family’s. Nine thousand six."

Jin Zhan said with a cold laugh.

"So what if it’s not? I’m set on these Elixirs. Nine thousand eight!"

Chang Hu called out again, looking like he wouldn’t shut up until he got them.

"Ten thousand!"

Jin Zhan spoke once more, clearly determined to win.

"All right then, since Young Master Jin is being so generous, I’ll let you have these three Elixirs."

At this point, Chang Hu said somewhat helplessly.

But everyone could hear the faint amusement in Chang Hu’s tone—obviously, he had just tricked Jin Zhan.

Hearing Chang Hu’s words, Jin Zhan let out a cold snort, clearly displeased.

"Ten thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals, first call—any higher bids?"

Lan Ji said with a smile.

Ten thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals for three Elixirs—Lan Ji was quite satisfied with that price.

"Ten thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals, second call.

Ten thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals, third call.

All right, sold. These three Elixirs go to Young Master Jin!"

In the end, Lan Ji brought down the hammer.

"Next is the second item: a longsword. If you cultivate Fire System Techniques, you might want to take a look at this."

As she spoke, Lan Ji dispelled the light on the stand beside her, and a fiery‑red longsword appeared before everyone’s eyes.

"Everyone, this is the Fire Cloud Sword, a Middle Grade Magic Artifact. It can increase the Attack Power of Martial Artists cultivating Fire System Techniques by twenty percent.

At the same time, this Fire Cloud Sword contains a powerful strike sealed within it, one that can rival the Attack Power of a True Realm Martial Artist.

Starting bid is forty thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals, and each raise must be no less than five hundred."

Lan Ji introduced with a smile.

At that moment, the eyes of those who cultivated Fire System Techniques lit up. The price was high, but it was indeed worth that much.

"I bid forty‑two thousand."

Someone spoke up.

Forty‑two thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals was already a sizable sum—ordinary Martial Artists couldn’t bring out that much at all.

Of course, those who could attend this auction weren’t ordinary people. They were either Disciples of major clans, or Core Disciples of some Sects—they had money.

"I’ll go forty‑five thousand!"

Someone else raised the bid, adding three thousand in one go—that was a big move.

Lin Kuang watched calmly. None of these things were of any use to him, so he couldn’t be bothered to bid.

In the end, the Fire Cloud Sword was sold for sixty‑eight thousand Low Grade Profound Crystals.