502: Chapter 502 Mu Xiyao

When the young woman raised her eyes and saw Ling Hao's face clearly, her footsteps faltered noticeably.

The intelligence from Cangwu Province—Moon Shadow Sect Master, Ling Hao, who exterminated the Myriad Immortals, slew the Black Tortoise Lü Xuan, stabilized Cangwu, and seemingly had a deep connection with the White Rock Holy Land.

His portrait had long since been copied by the East Sea Chamber of Commerce's intelligence network and distributed to branches in every province.

As the eldest daughter of the Mu family and the daughter of the Fusang Province branch president, even if Ling Hao had disguised himself slightly, it was impossible for her not to recognize that face.

Seeing him today, he wasn't quite as handsome as the rumors suggested?

Although he was still very handsome, of course.

As for those rumors circulating in Fusang Province about him having a green face and fangs, those were only enough to fool ignorant Cultivators.

Mu Xiyao recovered extremely quickly.

In less than a breath's time, her smile returned, and her tone became warm and respectful, as if treating every distinguished guest:

"I am Mu Xiyao, the manager of the East Sea Chamber of Commerce's Fusang branch. May I ask for your name, Senior?"

She did not expose Ling Hao's identity.

Since the other party had not taken the initiative to reveal his identity, as a merchant, the best form of respect was to play along.

Ling Hao saw that she had recognized him and smiled:

"I have long heard of the East Sea Chamber of Commerce's impressive intelligence capabilities; seeing it today, it is truly well-deserved."

Mu Xiyao's smile remained unchanged, "Senior, you are too kind. May I ask if this Junior might take another careful look at those three Heaven And Earth Treasure pieces of yours?"

"Feel free."

Mu Xiyao's gaze fell on the three jade bottles on the black jade platform; she turned to the side and raised her hand slightly.

"Granny Yu, please."

The white-haired, archaic-looking old woman behind her stepped forward.

The old woman's face was withered and thin, but her eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. Her aura was restrained and steady, with faint fluctuations at the Void Tempering Middle Stage.

She was a Grade 9 Treasure Appraiser for the East Sea Chamber of Commerce's Fusang Province branch, known as Granny Yu. She had spent three thousand years appraising items for the Chamber and had handled countless rare treasures.

Granny Yu stood before the black jade platform, her withered fingers opening the three jade bottles one by one to appraise them.

She used a silver needle to dip a drop of the Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring, and the tip of the needle was instantly covered in vibrant green vitality.

The spiritual needle floated, and the Spiritual Qi swirled, refusing to dissipate.

She cast a spell with both hands, finally consuming the spiritual liquid. After closing her eyes and pondering for a moment, she opened them abruptly, her face showing shock.

"This spring can dispel erosion qi, heal Dao injuries, and extend the lifespan of one's Origin. It even has a slight effect on Mahayana Cultivators. I estimate its value at... ten billion Low-Grade Spirit Stone."

Facing the second jade bottle, Granny Yu's expression was much more solemn. She took out a completely transparent jade bead and probed it into the bottle. The moment the bead touched the pool water, it burst forth with blinding spiritual light, illuminating the entire VIP room as if it were broad daylight.

Granny Yu stared at the light for a long time, then slowly exhaled a breath:

"This item can improve the quality of one's Spiritual Root, and it is still effective for Spiritual Roots above Earth Grade. A conservative estimate is five billion Low-Grade Spirit Stone—but its actual value is far beyond that."

She put down the jade bead, her withered fingers trembling slightly.

"As for the third..."

The entirely crimson Medicinal Pill swirled with Golden Crow-like pill patterns in the light, its medicinal fragrance so rich it almost condensed into a solid form.

Granny Yu only had to look at it once to recognize it:

"It is indeed a Grade 9 Crimson Crow Pill, and of excellent quality at that. That Shen kid is still quite capable."

"This Medicinal Pill is highly effective for fire-attribute Mahayana Cultivators, and fire-attribute Tribulation Transcendence Stage Cultivators can use it to ascend a minor Realm. The starting bid should be over five hundred million Low-Grade Spirit Stone; it is priceless."

Granny Yu gave Ling Hao a deep look and spoke in a hoarse voice: "I have been a treasure appraiser for three thousand years, and I have never seen three Grade 9 Heaven And Earth Treasure items appear on the same day."

Mu Xiyao nodded slightly, took a purple-gold token from her sleeve, and presented it to Ling Hao with both hands:

"Senior, any one of the three items you have consigned to auction would be enough to cause a sensation throughout the entire Fusang Province, and all of them could be listed as the finale items for this auction."

"According to our Chamber's rules, anyone who consigns such precious treasures automatically becomes a Purple Ultimate VIP of our Chamber."

"With this token, Senior can attend any session of this auction and enjoy a ten percent discount on the final transaction price. The commission charged by the auction will also be reduced from twenty percent to five percent."

"After the auction concludes, Senior can become a Myriad Phenomena Heavenly Guest of our Chamber!"

Ling Hao took the token and casually took out a Storage Pouch, handing it to her:

"I have some more Spirit Stone here. Use these to cover the costs for now; if I see any small items at the auction, deduct the cost from there."

Mu Xiyao took the Storage Pouch and probed it with her Divine Sense.

Inside the pouch were three thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stone, neatly stacked. Each one was plump and lustrous, the spiritual power within them as rich as a solid.

Three thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stone, which converted to Low-Grade Spirit Stone was three billion.

This was just pocket money Ling Hao brought to "cover the costs"?

Mu Xiyao suppressed the shock in her heart, her smile remaining unchanged.

"Rest assured, Senior, the Mu family will provide you with the best private room and the most comprehensive service during the auction."

Ling Hao looked at her, then looked at the Purple Ultimate token, and asked with a smile:

"In your East Sea Chamber of Commerce, what level is this Purple Ultimate token?"

Granny Yu explained from the side:

"The East Sea Chamber of Commerce has seven tokens—Crimson Copper, Black Iron, Cyan Jade, Silver Frost, Black Gold, Purple Ultimate, and Myriad Phenomena, basically corresponding to the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Body Integration, Void Tempering, Tribulation Transcendence Stage, and Mahayana Realms."

"However, to skip more than four levels, one needs the joint recommendation of three Elders or special approval from the branch president to apply."

Ling Hao raised an eyebrow, "Oh? As a manager, you have the authority to issue such a high-level token?"

"Although this Junior is not the branch president, I do have some special privileges. Not to mention those three treasures, this Grade 9 Crimson Crow Pill alone is enough to be worth a Purple Ultimate token. Besides..."

Mu Xiyao smiled slyly, "For a big figure like you, Senior, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to issue a Myriad Phenomena token directly. However, obtaining the Myriad Phenomena token requires not only meeting the cultivation standard but also reaching a certain amount in consignments or consumption. And this Myriad Phenomena token is something only my mother has."

Ling Hao understood. So she was a "rich second generation."

Mu Xiyao glanced at Granny Yu, who understood and bowed before exiting the VIP room.

Only Ling Hao, Yu Lingshuang, Yue Xinlan, and Mu Xiyao remained in the room. The delicate sound of the seashell bells was exceptionally clear in the quiet.

Mu Xiyao restrained her smile, bowed with cupped hands, and said solemnly: "Moon Shadow Sect Master, I have long admired your name. Your portrait is ranked with the highest priority in my Mu family's intelligence files—this Junior recognized you at first glance just now."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on the two jade bottles: "The Blue Sky Vitality Spring and the Chaos Origin-Returning Liquid—this Junior dares to make a guess—these are the Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring and the Five Elements Chaos Spirit Pool water, right?"

These two items were the most renowned and precious specialties of the Moon Shadow Holy Land.

Ling Hao looked at her and did not correct the term "Five Elements Chaos Spirit Pool water," simply smiling: "Young Miss Mu is truly clever."

Mu Xiyao looked at Ling Hao's gentle smile, and the roots of her ears turned slightly red. That flush spread from the tips of her ears all the way to her cheeks, even staining her neck with a faint pink.

She subconsciously raised her hand to tuck back the stray hair at her temples, causing the coral branch hair ornament to sway gently. Immediately, she quickly averted her gaze, cleared her throat, and tried to steer the conversation back on track: "S-Senior, you have come to Fire Turtle Kingdom; surely it is not just as simple as attending the auction, right?"

Ling Hao did not beat around the bush: "The Kan Cauldron."