448: Distress

This puppet is something that can significantly enhance one's strength, and it can definitely be used as a trump card.

Looking at the remaining Spirit Stones, Zhou Luo thought to himself that if he could bid for it, it might be a good thing.

Then, the Disciple from the Ice Snow Sect, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again with strong resolve.

He had only spoken twice before, obtaining the beast bone containing Golden Core level Cultivation Methods and the Tianmo Spear from the Demon Clan. Now, he was equally determined to get that puppet.

As soon as he spoke, the several Cultivators who had intended to compete all wisely shut their mouths.

Only a few Disciples also from Immortal Sects were still competing with him.

However, this Ice Snow Sect Disciple's background was unknown, but he was simply overflowing with wealth, not even blinking an eye when raising the bid.

This strong behavior intimidated the other competitors, who could only concede the item in the end.

In the private room, after obtaining the xuanming jade marrow, Zhou Luo didn't have much interest in other items.

After all, he had a long Lifespan. Golden Core level Cultivation Methods, top-grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Artifacts, Foundation Establishment Stage puppets—these were all just external things, not necessities. There was no need to waste Time on them.

"Let's go."

Before the auction ended, Zhou Luo said to Ye Qian.

Immediately, the few of them got up and left, and the moment they emerged, they attracted the attention of the surrounding Cultivators.

After all, everyone was curious about why this Immortal Sect Disciple would spend so many Spirit Stones to buy something that their Sect already possessed.

It wasn't until they saw Zhou Luo, a male, come out of the private room that some realized the truth.

It seemed this wasn't something the Azure Spring True Sect Disciples wanted, but rather something that man needed.

But didn't Azure Spring True Sect Disciples keep men at a distance? Why would they appear together today?

The Cultivators present all showed a hint of confusion, even forgetting the auction items on the high platform.

Ignoring everyone's gazes, Zhou Luo walked out naturally and calmly.

With the Azure Spring True Sect's deterrence, these people didn't dare to do anything.

After leaving the Golden Cloud Auction House, it was indeed true that no one dared to follow them.

Upon returning to the Tianxia Tavern, Ye Qian arranged the three Senior Sisters in another room.

The Azure Spring True Sect was on their way back to the Qingyuan Domain, so the three of them could conveniently leave with them. This had been planned from the beginning.

"Hasn't Sister Yao Wu arrived yet?"

In the room, Ye Qian asked.

Previously, Yao Wu had mentioned that she would come to Golden Cloud City and would take the opportunity to return home with Zhou Luo.

Now, she was already the Lieyang Mountain Master. Although she hadn't inherited True Person Lieyang's Legacy yet, it was only a matter of Time.

This trip home was, firstly, to see her eldest son, Zhou Changqing; secondly, to introduce Zhou Changguang to his Father; and thirdly, to support Zhou Luo and prevent Long Yu from directly taking action against him after the Azure Origin Sect's defeat.

Originally, she had planned to arrive before Zhou Luo came to Golden Cloud City.

But recently, the sixteen-year-old Zhou Changguang was breaking through to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, so to avoid disturbing him, Yao Wu was waiting a bit longer.

"She still needs some Time, let's wait," Zhou Luo said.

Anyway, there was nothing to do back home, so he might as well take this Time to see if there was anything else he needed to buy in Golden Cloud City.

After all, compared to Qingyuan City, the variety of items here was not only complete, but there were also various rare treasures. Even the three main ingredients required for Foundation Establishment Pills were not considered rare goods.

"Okay," Ye Qian nodded.

While Zhou Luo and Ye Qian were engaged in Dual Cultivation, the auction also successfully concluded.

It was said that the last item brought out was actually a Spiritual Artifact.

This was something that even Golden Core True Persons coveted, and it was ultimately obtained by Long Yu's youngest daughter.

On this day, Zhou Luo strolled through Golden Cloud City as usual and purchased another batch of Spiritual Artifacts for body tempering.

Just then, a person blocked his path. It was Zhu Zhifeng from the auction that day.

"Daoist friend, could we sit down and chat?"

Wearing an Alchemist's robe, he cupped his hands and asked, his old face bearing a sincere and earnest expression.

Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow, looking at the bustling crowd and then towards the Tianxia Tavern not far away.

"Okay, let's go to the tavern to talk."

Immediately, the two came to a private room on the third floor of the Tianxia Tavern.

As soon as they entered the private room, Zhu Zhifeng stood up and bowed solemnly: "How should I address you, Daoist friend?"

"My surname is Xu," Zhou Luo said.

This Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, who was also a Second Order top-tier Alchemist, was being so polite to him. It seemed he still wanted to discuss the matter of the xuanming jade marrow.

"Daoist friend Xu." Zhu Zhifeng sat down and spoke again: "Daoist friend Xu should not be from Golden Cloud City, right?"

Zhou Luo nodded: "I am from the Wan Gu Sect."

After speaking, he casually took out the Wan Gu Sect's token.

Today, no matter what, he could not give the xuanming jade marrow to the other party.

If the other party still harbored designs on it, he planned to use another identity to further deter them.

Zhu Zhifeng's turbid eyes looked at the unique Wan Gu Sect token, and a flicker of surprise flashed through them.

He chuckled softly: "So it's a Disciple of the Wan Gu Sect. But Daoist friend Xu, since you are a Disciple of an Immortal Sect, you shouldn't be so desperate for that xuanming jade marrow, should you?"

"To be honest, my Lifespan is running out. If I cannot step into the Golden Core Realm, I don't have much Time left."

"Since Daoist friend Xu is a Disciple of the Wan Gu Sect, could you part with the xuanming jade marrow?"

He looked at the other party with burning eyes, his words carrying a hint of pleading.

Initially, when he learned that the other party was not a Azure Spring True Sect Disciple, he thought about whether he could make a transaction with them.

But now that he learned the other party might be from the Wan Gu Sect, he immediately chose to play the emotional card.

Zhou Luo's face showed a look of difficulty: "Daoist friend, it's not that I'm unwilling to give this item to you, but a close friend of mine also needs this thing."

The emotional card didn't work on him. To avoid exposing himself, he chose to lie.

"I can exchange it with something else. Just tell me what you need, as long as I can do it. I, Zhu Zhifeng, have been in this Immortal City for over a thousand Nian and I do have some things," Zhu Zhifeng said somewhat urgently.

Zhou Luo shook his head. He picked up a wine cup: "Daoist friend Zhu, I am unable to help with this matter. Please think of other ways."

After saying that, he drained the wine in one gulp, got up, and left the private room, not forgetting to say before leaving: "I've paid for the meal, Daoist friend Zhu can eat as much as you like."

Bang—

The moment the private room door closed, Zhu Zhifeng slammed his fist onto the dining table.

Fortunately, the dining table was sturdy, and he controlled his strength, so it only made a loud noise, causing the bowls and chopsticks to jump slightly.

Returning to the room, Zhou Luo was just about to mention this matter to Ye Qian.

Suddenly, a burning sensation came from his chest. His face changed drastically, and he quickly took out the item inside.

It was a golden Talismans.

At this moment, more than half of the golden Talismans was stained with blood, looking somewhat gruesome.

"Xiao Wu is in danger."

As soon as this thought surfaced, he moved, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing from the spot.

Ye Qian in the room was also stunned, then quickly activated her magic power and chased after him.

Before leaving, she sent a message to her three Senior Sisters.

"The situation is urgent, come quickly."