128: Chapter 128 You really think you're human?

"seven-turn return-to-heaven pill, Dark Void Soul-Sustaining Pill, Cold Moon Spear, Star-Breaker Sword... what a grand display."

The Wu Family

Wu Shiliang, the current Family Head, looked at the message in his hand and spoke in a deep voice.

This was only a portion of the items. When he first heard the news, he even doubted if he had misheard.

Would the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce really be willing to bring out these things?

"These Rank seven Medicinal Pills and Origin Weapons are said to be provided by an outsider."

Wu Shide said.

According to information from their informants within the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce, these Rank seven treasures might not have been provided by the chamber itself, but by an outsider.

"Can we find out who it is?"

Wu Shiliang asked.

He also felt that the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce couldn't produce such items—at least, the branch in Cangyuan City couldn't produce these Rank seven Medicinal Pills and Origin Weapons.

Wu Shide shook his head.

Forget finding the person; their subordinates didn't even know where the individual was currently located, let alone anything else.

But one thing they could be certain of was that anyone capable of producing these items definitely didn't belong to an ordinary power.

"Prepare the Essence Stones."

Wu Shiliang said.

Since Rank seven treasures were appearing, they certainly couldn't miss out.

Especially a Rank seven Origin Weapon; the Wu Family didn't possess a single one.

If they could win a Rank seven Origin Weapon at auction, it would be a massive boost to the Wu Family's combat power.

In a certain manor

A man sat on a stool, holding a roasted ox leg. Serrated teeth were visible in his mouth as he easily tore the meat from the bone.

Opposite him, a young man with a head of silver hair ate the food on the table in a slow and refined manner. To some extent, the two formed a sharp contrast.

"The food these humans make is actually quite delicious."

Gu Qingchen shoved the meat and the entire bone into his mouth.

The hard bone was no different from tofu under his sharp teeth; he crushed it with ease and swallowed it into his stomach.

"How crude."

Gu Jie glanced at Gu Qingchen and spoke bluntly.

"You really think you're human."

Gu Qingchen replied with an indifferent tone.

He picked up another massive ox leg and began tearing into it.

Just because he had lived in the Human Race's territory for a while, he actually started considering himself human.

Gu Jie gave Gu Qingchen a cold look but said nothing more.

"Have you investigated the movements of the Red Flood Dragon Clan?"

Gu Jie asked.

"They are hunting down a person—the one she gave birth to."

Gu Qingchen laughed loudly.

Gu Jie's expression gradually darkened; clearly, he understood what Gu Qingchen meant.

"The clan wants us to assist the Red Dragons. Once that person is found, kill them."

Gu Qingchen said.

"Understood."

A trace of killing intent flickered in Gu Jie's eyes.

"In a few days, we're going to the Wanfu Chamber of Commerce's auction."

"A human auction? What's the point of going to that?"

Gu Qingchen was not interested.

He had no interest in human auctions; he'd rather spend that time eating more food.

A Jade Slip appeared in Gu Jie's hand, and he tossed it toward Gu Qingchen.

Gu Qingchen caught the Jade Slip casually, and his Divine Thought entered it.

"Good stuff."

Gu Qingchen's expression changed.

He immediately changed his mind.

He hadn't expected such good things to be at this auction.

Similar scenarios were playing out across various powers in Cangyuan City; even some powers from outside the city were already on their way.

It was evident how strong the temptation of Rank seven treasures was, drawing multiple factions into the fray.

The Wanfu Chamber of Commerce also raised the importance of this auction by several more Ranks, specifically transferring a True Monarch of the Other Shore from elsewhere to oversee the chamber.

...

On the other side

Lin Ming was walking through Cangyuan City.

He soon arrived in front of a manor.

"Who are you?"

The guard at the gate questioned Lin Ming upon seeing him, as he did not recognize him.

"I want to see Qin Baichuan."

Lin Ming directly produced a token and spoke.

Upon seeing the token, the two guards' expressions became respectful.

This token was a symbol of being an honored guest of the Qin Family.

"Guest, please come in."

One guard invited Lin Ming into the Qin Manor, while the other hurried inside to report the matter.

As for whether Qin Baichuan would see him, that was not something a mere guard could decide.

Qin Baichuan was the only Other Shore Realm expert in their Qin Family.

But the fact that the person before them could produce the token meant his identity was certainly extraordinary.

Before long, Qin Yi, the steward of the Qin Manor, also rushed over.

"May I ask who you are, sir?"

Upon seeing Lin Ming, Qin Yi felt a bit puzzled.

As the steward of the Qin Manor, he was generally aware of everything happening within the household and was familiar with almost all the tokens the Qin Family had issued.

However, he did not recognize the Lin Ming before him, which made him act cautiously.

Especially since Lin Ming claimed that this token was personally given to him by Qin Baichuan.

He had no way to contact Qin Baichuan, even as the steward of the manor.

Only the Family elders and the Family Head could contact Qin Baichuan, the True Monarch of their Qin Family.

"Tell Qin Baichuan to come see me."

Lin Ming said expressionlessly.

Why did these people always make him repeat the same thing twice? It was starting to feel a bit tiring.

Forget it.

Lin Ming didn't feel like communicating with him anymore; he would do it himself.

In an instant, his Divine Thought expanded, covering the entire Qin Manor, and he easily located Qin Baichuan.

He was in an inconspicuous small courtyard at the back of the Qin Manor, covered by a Formation.

A middle-aged man was sitting on a wooden chair, with a pot of tea placed on the table beside him.

"Your life is quite leisurely."

Lin Ming's voice rang in Qin Baichuan's ear.

Qin Baichuan was momentarily stunned when he heard the voice.

"Sir?!"

Qin Baichuan asked uncertainly.

"I am in your Qin Family's main hall."

Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Qin Baichuan's face. He immediately set down his cup and walked quickly out of the small courtyard.

"Sir, if you wish to see the Old Ancestor, I'm afraid..."

A look of difficulty appeared on Qin Yi's face.

"Sir."

Qin Baichuan's voice echoed in the hall as his figure appeared.

"True Monarch."

Qin Yi was startled by Qin Baichuan's sudden appearance.

"You may leave. I will host the gentleman myself. No one is to approach this place without my order."

Qin Baichuan said to Qin Yi.

"Yes."

Faced with Qin Baichuan's command, how could Qin Yi dare to refuse? He hurriedly left the hall.

"Two years have passed, and your life has become increasingly leisurely."