Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises-Chapter 317 - 137: True Skill

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The auction takes place in Lingchuan Tower.

Most of the people entering the venue are dressed head to toe and wearing masks.

Only a few Martial Artists with powerful auras, or those with deep backgrounds, swagger in without any concealment.

Lin Zheyu used the Turtle Breath Skill to suppress his aura, altered his appearance, and then put on a mask.

It’s wise not to flaunt wealth.

Although all the participants in the auction are prominent figures who may not care for his small account of silver taels, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Arriving at Lingchuan Tower, he presented his invitation.

Despite having an invitation, entry requires a deposit of a thousand silver taels, which will be refunded after the auction.

This serves as a test for the invitation recipient, preventing miscellaneous people from entering with randomly distributed invitations.

"Hello, please follow me."

After paying the deposit, a maid approached him and said respectfully.

Guided by the maid, Lin Zheyu was led to his seat.

The invitation did not specify a seating location; guests are assigned areas based on the invitation’s grade after arriving at Lingchuan Tower.

Lin Zheyu’s invitation was of the lowest grade, placing him in the farthest rear area, extremely distant from the auction stage.

The auction’s process provides excellent privacy protection, which is reassuring.

The venue is large and can accommodate over a thousand people.

Lin Zheyu arrived relatively early and sat in his seat, observing the people entering the venue.

Almost all attendees are Martial Artists, with most having strength above the Qi Blood Realm.

Among them, there are many whose strength Lin Zheyu couldn’t discern.

They might be trained in aura-concealing arts, or their strength might vastly surpass his.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, the auction finally began.

A woman gracefully stepped onto the auction stage.

She was extremely beautiful, dressed in a purple gown,

Her aura was very enchanting, charming, soft, as illusory as water, and full of Spiritual Energy.

Her skin was like snow, her bright eyes and white teeth, that jade-like skin under the firelight on stage seemed to glow, dazzlingly white.

"What an extraordinary woman!"

The man next to him, wearing a monkey mask, murmured with a fascinated look.

Not only him, many were captivated by her beauty the moment she appeared.

Even Lin Zheyu was no exception.

The love for beauty is universal.

It was Lin Zheyu’s first time seeing such a beautiful woman with such charisma and looks.

"Does anyone know who she is? I want to propose to her," someone said without the slightest self-awareness.

"Tch—"

Behind him, a sturdy man laughed, "That’s the Lee Family’s precious daughter, Lee Lingyun, one of Wuling City’s top ten beauties. And you think you can marry her?"

"So she is Lee Lingyun. My goodness, she’s so beautiful; no wonder she ranks among the top ten beauties."

"Lee Lingyun showing up at this auction suggests there might be quite a few good items up for grabs."

"Hey, are you new? Lee Lingyun often hosts auctions. Many young masters of Wuling City come here because of her fame."

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Lin Zheyu looked at the elegant woman on stage introducing herself, somewhat surprised.

He didn’t expect this to be Lee Lingyun.

Lin Zheyu often heard about her from Martial Artists in Chongwu Tower, along with the other top ten beauties who were also common topics of conversation.

"I’ve heard she’s a martial prodigy, but unfortunately, it’s too far to discern her strength," Lin Zheyu thought to himself.

The commotion in the venue quieted down after Lee Lingyun began to speak.

Lee Lingyun’s voice was very pleasant, crisp and melodious, with a touch of ethereal quality.

The items at the start of the auction were just appetizers, meant to engage the audience.

Lin Zheyu waited silently without speaking.

Those items were of no use to him.

Time slowly passed.

More than half an hour went by.

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Most of you present here are Martial Artists, and what we are auctioning next is also related to the Martial Dao.

It is well known that the Qi Blood Realm is the foundation of Martial Dao, and the stronger the foundation laid at this stage, the greater the potential for future development."

"If one can cultivate to the Nine Transformations of Qi and Blood, transforming into a Qi Blood Dragon, there’s a great chance of breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm."

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"Here it comes!" Lin Zheyu became excited and more attentive upon hearing the introduction.

The previously auctioned items, although very valuable, included antiques, titles, rare jewels, etc.

But Lin Zheyu wasn’t the slightest bit interested.

He attended the auction primarily hoping for cultivation techniques to appear at the auction.

"But few can cultivate to the Qi Blood Dragon Realm."

"The main reason is the limited lifespan of Martial Artists. If they can’t break through to the Bone Marrow Refining Realm before forty, their Qi Blood will begin to decline."

"Breaking through after age forty will affect Martial Dao potential."

"However, there is a way to solve this. Up for auction next is the Life Extension Elixir, which can extend life, prolonging the age limit past forty, giving more years to lay a solid foundation..."

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Lee Lingyun was skilled at livening up the atmosphere. Her crisp and melodious voice made it easy for people to listen.

Under her influence, the excitement in the venue heated up.

"Two thousand silver taels!"

Someone couldn’t help but bid first.

The Life Extension Elixir, a magical elixir, only exists in major powers and noble clans, which is also why those clans often produce geniuses.

"Two thousand two hundred taels!"

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"Three thousand five hundred silver taels!"

The price climbed steadily, and Lin Zheyu couldn’t help but think, it’s good to have money.