I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1075 - 1076 Ancient Dragon Pavilion

Chapter 1075 -1076 Ancient Dragon Pavilion

Next morning, at dawn.

Li Xiaobai had received an invitation and a letter, which led him to the Ancient Dragon Pavilion.

The invitation, naturally, came from the Pavilion itself, while the letter was penned by a cultivator named Zong Guolong, who seemed to be the steward in charge of the upcoming auction. Zong would be the one to see for negotiation and trade matters.

The words on the letter were simple, containing just one sentence.

“A meeting on the third floor of the Ancient Dragon Pavilion.”

“Zong Guolong does seem to be a straightforward person. If I could place my treasury at this auction, I believe the profits would be substantial,” Li Xiaobai muttered to himself. The architecture of the Ancient Dragon Pavilion bore some resemblance to the Lingxue Pavilion, with obvious signs of being a centuries-old establishment. It had lower, middle, and upper levels: the first floor served as the main auction hall, while the second floor, accessible only by those with high cultivation levels or the very wealthy, contained the VIP seats.

As for the third floor, it was a gathering place for cultivators of the auction house, where Zong Guolong could be found.

After showing the invitation and letter, Li Xiaobai ascended to the third floor and followed the guide to a private room.

Diffuse smoke created a haze in which a silhouette flickered.

“Is the visitor the Third Young Master of the Han Family, Han Buzhu?”

The figure halted its movements and asked.

“I am Han Buzhu of the Icy Frost Sect, and I offer my greetings to Elder Zong,” Li Xiaobai said with a bow and a cupped-fist salute, maintaining polite decorum.

The room’s furnishings were simple: a bed, a desk, two chairs, and a small incense burner.

A square-faced middle-aged man sat sternly on a Taishi Chair, with an account book laid out before him, his brow revealing an aura of unspoken authority, the mark of someone accustomed to a high position.

“No need for formalities. Manager Wang has already related your matter to me. The auction is imminent, and I’ve heard you wish to make a large transaction with our Ancient Dragon Pavilion. What kind of deal is it? If the items are not of high quality, I am afraid that Young Master Han may be disappointed today,” Zong Guolong said without any preamble, getting straight to the point. He was a man who valued efficiency and disliked wasting time with careless chatter.

“Elder Zong, your decisiveness is admirable. To be frank, I do possess quite a few valuable items badly in need of liquidation. It happens that the Ancient Dragon Pavilion’s auction is around the corner, which is why I’ve come calling,” Li Xiaobai replied.

Zong Guolong nodded, his face impassive: “Show me then, display them.”

Li Xiaobai didn’t waste any time; with a flick of his hand, treasures from his Space Ring cascaded out. In just the blink of an eye, the small room was filled with glittering gems and treasures, a dazzling array of precious items piled high, stuffing the space to the brim.

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“Holy shit…”

“So much…”

Witnessing the visually striking array of materials, even Zong Guolong, who was known for his composure, couldn’t help but swear. He had originally thought that the items the other party wanted to discuss were just a few rare species to be added to the auction inventory.

But looking at the scene before him, it was like intending to dominate the rankings!

The gleam and glitter of the room alone almost surpassed all the items on his auction list. What was the background of this Third Young Master of the Han Family? He was merely a young sect master of a large sect, a junior cultivator indeed, so how could he possibly have such an immense fortune?

Could it be that there were other people of high standing behind him, guiding from the shadows, unwilling to show themselves and thus having this junior disciple step in on their behalf?

Zong Guolong pondered as his gaze scrutinized the treasures amidst the gleaming hoard.

“This is the Thousand-Year Royal Water Pearl!”

“This is the material from the Cui Geng Fish King!”

“This is the Fire Lingzhi!”

“This is the Immortal Spirit Pill!”

“All these Magic Treasures are top-notch, even a Half-Saint Cultivator can use them! There are even Formations here, a formation of one hundred and eight flags is enough to set up a Mountain Protection Array. Could these materials have been plundered from some sect?”

Upon seeing this, Zong Guolong’s eyes couldn’t leave the treasures and elixirs before him, his eyes filled with even more shock.

Such quantity was one thing, but the quality was also top-tier, each item could be placed in the mid-stage or even late stage of an auction. He became more convinced of his conjecture, that this was not something a junior could bring forth on their own. The young man before him must have the guidance of a supreme expert behind him. He must be befriended and not offended!

Li Xiaobai said, “The origin of these treasures cannot be disclosed, but the auction house doesn’t have a rule about inquiring into the sources of the items, does it?”

Zong Guolong hurriedly said, “Of course not. That was just a slip of the tongue in a moment of excitement. Please don’t hold it against me.”

“Then what do you think of these treasures, Elder Zong? Are they to your satisfaction?”

Li Xiaobai said with a smile, these were just a part of Chen Heyan’s stock, and he still had many more resources he hadn’t revealed yet!

“They’re just some inexpensive goods. Your place is too small for the real treasures; I haven’t even brought those out yet. But it seems I don’t need to now, this deal is considered done, isn’t it?”

“This is only a part and not everything?”

Zong Guolong’s eyes twitched. Just the treasures in this room alone could sell for sky-high prices. If there were even better things than these, the Ancient Dragon Pavilion would strike it rich today!

He had a premonition that if this deal went smoothly, it would be the grandest auction in nearly a decade. At this moment, he even regretted not inviting more important figures to attend, as that would have driven the prices even higher.

“Of course, such a small amount of resources can hardly be considered a big deal. As it’s my first visit to this treasure land and I’m looking to do business with the Ancient Dragon Pavilion, it’s only natural to show sincerity. Do these resources meet your Dharma Eye, Elder?”

Li Xiaobai said lightly, smiling.

“They do meet my eye. To be honest, in these years, I have seen countless treasures, and even the least among the resources you provided could be considered of medium quality. If all are sold, they would fetch an astronomical price!”

“But there are some things among these resources that I do not quite understand. For example, this Cultivation Technique is the Icy Ruler, which seems to be a closely guarded secret of the Icy Frost Sect. Why would you also put it up for auction?”

Zong Guolong wasn’t blinded by joy or money; he remained cautious and inspected each treasure carefully.

He knew that pie doesn’t just fall from the sky; if there were any clues or peculiarities among these treasures, he would refuse them, even if it meant forgoing a lucrative deal.

“The Icy Ruler is indeed a Cultivation Technique of the Icy Frost Sect, but that’s no big deal. Who says one can’t sell their own Cultivation Technique? This trip to Ice Dragon Island will likely yield many better Cultivation Techniques than the Icy Ruler. Selling a few sect Cultivation Techniques is nothing serious.”

Li Xiaobai waved his hand dismissively. After all, it wasn’t his own sect, and if the conditions allowed, he would dare to sell the entire Icy Frost Sect directly.

“Hiss!”

“Incredible!”

Zong Guolong was shocked once again; he had never seen such a straightforward business approach.

“The magnitude of your perspective, Elder Zong, is admirable!”

“Someone, quickly pass down the order, bring the auction item list. I will personally write a new one!”