475: qualifications

After arriving in Gu Yong City, Li Qi stayed directly at the Immortal Brew Pavilion. They provided both food and lodging, making it very comfortable.

During this period, Li Qi would wander around Gu Yong City whenever he was free, quietly gathering various pieces of news. He gradually gained a deeper understanding of Gu Yong City and the entire Origin Realm.

He carried many top-grade crystals on him, making him something of a minor tycoon in Gu Yong City, and he lived quite a lavish life.

Soon, two days passed, and the day of the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference arrived.

In the center of Gu Yong City, there was a lake spanning ten miles. In the middle of the lake was a small island with exceptionally beautiful and pleasant scenery.

And this time, the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference... was being held on that small island.

Although the scenery on the island was remarkably beautiful, the island itself was small and could not accommodate many people. Therefore, it was destined that not many would be qualified to participate in this Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference.

Every seat at the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference was incredibly precious. The organizers would not allow irrelevant spectators to take up these spots.

Only three types of people were qualified to participate in the Rare Treasure

Appreciating Conference.

The first type were those who had received an invitation from the host; those with an invitation letter could participate.

The second type were those with sufficient strength... for example, those in the Dao Source Realm!

Such people could freely choose whether or not to attend the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference.

Because the strength of the Dao Source Realm itself represented extraordinary status and financial power. If such a person took an interest in something at the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference, they would have the capability to purchase the treasure. Naturally, the organizers would not turn such people away.

The final case was the leaders of various factions. Even if they had not received an invitation from the organizers, these regional big shots could enter and leave the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference as they pleased, and the organizers would not stop them.

Seeing that it was about time, Li Qi left the Immortal Brew Pavilion and headed toward the lake in the center of the city.

Before even getting close to the lake, Li Qi could see from a distance that the lakeshore was surrounded by a ring of guards. They were on high alert, and no unauthorized persons were allowed to approach.

Some shouting could even be heard from afar.

"What's going on? Why won't you let us through to the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference?"

"Are you intentionally making things difficult for us?"

"Please forgive us, sir. Allow me to ask one more thing... Do you have an invitation from the host?"

"No, so what?"

"Oh, then allow me to ask another question... Where do you come from, sir?"

"Damn it!"

"I come from where I come from!"

"And I'm going where I'm going!"

"Do you still need to pry into my background? Step aside quickly, or don't blame me for turning hostile!"

The manager standing in front of this person rolled his eyes, a hint of disdain appearing on his face as he spoke slowly.

"Don't take offense, sir, but it seems you and your companions won't be able to enter this Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference."

These few young people planning to enter the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference were all at the Samsara Realm. Moreover, they looked a bit like hotheaded fools who hadn't even figured out the requirements for the conference before trying to barge in. It was no wonder they were stopped by the manager.

Li Qi saw this scene from a distance and found it somewhat amusing.

The manager's inquiry about their origins was to probe their background and see which faction they belonged to.

If the names these people provided carried enough weight... the manager would have let them through.

Even if these people were of humble birth and had no noteworthy faction behind them, there was still a way to enter the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference.

Because invitations to the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference... could be bought!

For just 50 mid-grade creation crystals, one could purchase an invitation to the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference.

The reason for this was simple: if you were willing to spend some creation crystal stones to buy an invitation, it showed your determination to participate in the auction. The organizers would then assume you weren't just a spectator there to watch the fun and would welcome your arrival.

Unfortunately, these young people met none of the criteria. They likely heard about the Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference at the last minute and rushed over in a hurry.

Li Qi walked straight toward the people by the lakeshore. Not only did he reveal the strength of a Dao Source Realm expert, but he also emitted a trace of the aura belonging to the Three Thousand Great Daos...

The expressions of the managers stationed by the lake changed, and their gazes simultaneously fell upon Li Qi.

He is actually... a Dao Ancestor?!

A manager immediately stepped forward and said with a beaming smile.

"Sir, are you here to participate in this Rare Treasure Appreciating Conference?"

Li Qi nodded and said calmly, "Indeed."

The smile on the manager's face became even warmer as he hurriedly said.

"Please, come in. This way, please."

"Elegant seats have already been prepared for you on the island, accompanied by fine wine and dancers. We certainly won't let you leave disappointed."

Li Qi smiled with satisfaction. "Very well, then let's go in."

The manager led the way for Li Qi, and the guards by the lake opened up a path, respectfully welcoming Li Qi inside.

Seeing such treatment, many people nearby expressed their dissatisfaction, and a noisy commotion broke out.

"I'm not convinced! Why can he enter without an invitation?"

"Why can't we go in?"

"You're just looking down on people!"

The commotion grew a bit large and showed signs of escalating. The guards nearby were no longer indifferent; they swarmed forward, grabbing the ones shouting the loudest and giving them a sound thrashing.

The manager watched all this coldly. He picked at his ear and looked at these people with a trace of contempt in his eyes, speaking slowly.

"If you were also Dao Source Realm experts... then you could also enter and leave as you please..."

"Can't you even see that much? Idiots!"