91: Chapter 91

Profound Moon Palace is also known as Profound Moon Holy Land, located in the northern part of the Central Region where a cluster of peaks converges.

Here, the peaks are like swords pointing at the sky, and by nightfall, they are shrouded in a faint moonlight mist that flows between the thousand-fathom cliffs like a fairyland.

Profound Moon Palace is primarily composed of nine main peaks, each overseen by a Nascent Soul Stage Expert.

Profound Moon Palace differs from other Holy Lands in that the high-level members of the Sect do not necessarily share a single surname. Within Profound Moon Palace, they believe in ability and talent.

As long as one has the ability to lead the rise of Profound Moon Palace, even those with an outside surname are eligible to sit in the position of Sect Master. This is also the main reason why Profound Moon Palace was able to squeeze into the Central Region's Ten Great Sacred Lands in just two hundred years.

On the Yuehua Platform at the back of Qingyue Peak, a woman in white was sitting cross-legged.

The woman’s appearance was elegantly peerless; she wore a light blue dress, her brows were like distant mountains, and her eyes like autumn waters, bearing a seventy percent resemblance to Fairy Qiyue.

Secluded Moon slowly opened her eyes, a hint of a smile forming at the corners of her mouth. "In another half month, I will be able to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Third Layer Realm. Then, I can leave this world through this Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony and head to the Profound Realm."

Before her voice could fade, the drifting clouds above the Yuehua Platform suddenly froze. A blue-gray bird flew over, and as it swept past the ancient pine on the cliff's edge, it suddenly transformed into a blurry phantom, condensing into the form of a man in black upon landing.

A faint black mist swirled around him, and his face was hidden in the shadows.

Secluded Moon did not feel any panic at this.

"Why have you sought me out? This is deep within Profound Moon Palace; even for me, getting in took a great deal of effort." The man's voice was as raspy as sandpaper, his gaze scrutinizing as it swept over Secluded Moon.

Secluded Moon slowly stood up, her light blue skirt brushing against the bluestone ground. "I want to make a big deal with you."

The man frowned slightly, the black mist surging around him. "What deal?"

Secluded Moon extended her jade-like hand and gave a light wave; a cold light flashed from beneath her light blue sleeve. As the hand seals at her fingertips changed, a woman's body encased in ice crystals appeared out of thin air, floating between the two of them.

The woman within the ice crystals had a peaceful expression, but all life within her had ceased; it was none other than the already fallen Fairy Qiyue.

The man's voice suddenly rose several octaves, the black mist churning even more violently. "This is... Fairy Qiyue? Who killed her!"

Secluded Moon smiled. "Naturally, it was me, her 'good sister'."

"You're looking for death!"

"Do you not know what status Fairy Qiyue holds in my heart?" As his voice fell, the black mist around the man suddenly exploded, making no attempt to hide his killing intent.

Secluded Moon was completely indifferent to this. She said to herself, "I came to you this time because I want to use this corpse to do business with you."

"Hmm?"

The black mist instantly coalesced back onto the man, as if the unpleasantness from a moment ago had never happened. "Are you serious?"

He stared intently at the bloodless remains, his eyes full of heat.

A faint smile played on Secluded Moon's lips. "Naturally. Just give me two sixth-grade elixirs, and this Fairy Qiyue will be yours."

"However, you must promise me one condition: this transaction cannot be known by a third person, and you cannot bring this corpse out in front of others." She chuckled and added, "Of course, a hundred years from now, you can bring her out openly."

By then, even if the Central Region knows Qi Yue died by my hand, what can they do?

The man agreed without hesitation. "Fine, what Medicinal Pills do you want!"

"One Yi Ling Pill to help me stabilize the Realm I am about to Breakthrough to, and one Hua Chen Pill to help me clear the Pill Poison from my body."

"Pill Poison?"

The man couldn't help but chuckle. "It seems that to Cultivate to the Nascent Soul Second Layer, you've consumed quite a few Medicinal Pills."

Hearing this, Secluded Moon's expression instantly turned cold. "These matters are none of your concern."

The man didn't mind. "Deal!"

If Chen Xuan were here, he would have clicked his tongue twice and quipped that he didn't expect Fairy Qiyue's body to only be worth 20 reputation points; this was simply too insulting... After a flight lasting half a day, Chen Xuan's group finally arrived in the dragon-hiding, tiger-crouching Central Region.

"Wanbao City! Revered Master, this Wanbao City seems even more prosperous than the Great Yan Capital." Mu Wanqing sighed with emotion as she gazed at the towering and magnificent city gate.

"Of course! This Wanbao City is a famous gold-mining spot in the Central Region, and the largest auction house in the entire East Region is located here," Qi Yue introduced from the side.

Li Pingan glanced at the three large characters on the city gate.

Aside from his own Dao Seeking Sect, this was the first time he had come to such a prosperous place.

An auction house?

Chen Xuan became quite interested. As an ordinary person from Earth, an auction was something he had only heard of but never experienced.

There were still four days until the Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony, so he could go and take a look to join in the fun.

Under Qi Yue's guidance, Chen Xuan's group found a luxurious inn to stay in.

"Sect Master, this subordinate will take her leave first and will return to regroup in half a day."

Chen Xuan nodded. This was Qi Yue's private matter, so he naturally wouldn't stop her.

Having received permission, Qi Yue's figure flashed as she sped away.

Xiao Yun glanced in the direction Qi Yue had left, then respectfully said to Chen Xuan, "Senior, if there is anything you need these next few days, please feel free to instruct me."

Chen Xuan smiled. "You don't need to be so restrained. Since you are Qi Yue's friend, you are naturally a guest of my Dao Seeking Sect."

"This Junior is overwhelmed!"

For a Sect Master to be treated this way by Fairy Qiyue, the Senior before him must be unfathomable! At the very least, back when Fairy Qiyue was the Grand Elder of Profound Moon Palace, her attitude was nowhere near this respectful.

Chen Xuan felt somewhat helpless; I want to treat you as a friend, but you always want to be a subordinate.

Oh well!

"Take me to see the largest auction in Wanbao City."

"Revered Master, I want to go too." Upon hearing "auction house," Mu Wanqing's eyes lit up instantly. She took Xiao Lingxian's slender hand and said, "Junior Sister, you want to go too, right?"

Xiao Lingxian said calmly, "I will follow Revered Master's arrangements."

Li Pingan scratched his head sheepishly. "Revered Master, this Disciple also wants to go and broaden his horizons."

Having come from a background as a Kiln Worker, this was the first time Li Pingan had heard the term "auction," and he felt quite curious.

Chen Xuan looked at Ye Hao nearby and asked, "What about you, Ye Hao?"

Ye Hao shook his head slightly. "Revered Master, I want to stay at the inn to Cultivate."

Good grief... Truly a Grind King! If this were his past life, he'd be the quintessential model employee and labor hero.

Thus, Ye Hao stayed in the inn alone, while Chen Xuan took his three Disciples and one guide to the Wanbao City auction.

The streets were bustling with people and traffic; the rows of buildings on both sides had upturned eaves, with faded banners snapping in the wind.

Xiao Yun introduced, "The largest auction in Wanbao City is called Linglong Pavilion. Normally, it only opens once every five years. But now that the Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony is approaching, many Cultivators from other regions are coming here to compete. Linglong Pavilion naturally won't pass up such a good business opportunity."

Chen Xuan nodded slightly; who doesn't do business during the holidays?

"So, what can be bought at this auction?" Mu Wanqing asked curiously.

"The items for auction are extremely diverse, ranging from Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities, to divine weapons and Sharp Weapons, down to Monster Cores, Spirit Medicine, Talismans, and Formations. Even Cultivators' Dao Companions can be auctioned."

What was that?

Chen Xuan: "???"