54: Chapter 52: Qilin Jade Pendant 54: Chapter 52: Qilin Jade Pendant As it was Xia Liping’s turn, the inspector only glanced at the invitation before letting him pass.

Entering the Mercenary Family grounds, the surrounding buildings gave off a feeling of steel monsters – very solid and tall.

At the center of the Mercenary Family compound was the auction house, the most luxurious and towering structure, far surpassing the so-called five-star hotels outside.

Ye Tian could see that the patrolling team was led by someone at Earth Rank Second Stage, with others at Dark-grade and Human Rank.

This formation amazed many people at the strength of the Mercenary Family.

Of course, the super families present wouldn’t be too afraid.

Though Earth Rank was rare, their families had one or two, and only the top-ranked families—Mo Family and Long Family—had Heaven Rank cultivators.

“Look at this grandeur; there must be a lot of good stuff inside, but I don’t have the money.”

Xia Liping sighed.

“You don’t have money?

You’ve secretly saved billions over the years; lend me some later.”

Ye Tian said to Xia Liping, speechless.

“Oh, I’m not talking about that money.

Do you think the Mercenary Family lacks funds?”

“They’re definitely trading with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!”

Xia Liping shrugged.

Bai Bing’s worldview was utterly overturned.

Billions, something she could never earn in her lifetime, but here it seemed worthless; and what were these Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, sounded like cultivating immortality.

Seeing Bai Bing’s stunned expression, Xia Liping said, “Girl, what’s wrong?”

“I told you not to bring her; if something happens, you protect her.

I’m not responsible.”

“She doesn’t even have any cultivation, why did you bring her in?

Ye Tian said helplessly.

“No way, I thought you and she were, you know, that that.”

Xia Liping gestured with his thumbs touching, looking at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian shook his head, while Bai Bing remained shocked.

“Forget it, let’s take it one step at a time.

You’re not here for the auction, right?”

“And you wouldn’t ignore a beauty in need, would you?”

Xia Liping made a very seductive gesture.

“Believe it or not, I’ll kick you to death.”

Ye Tian pretended to raise his leg to kick.

Xia Liping quickly backed off and walked swiftly toward the auction house direction.

Ye Tian walked slowly behind, took out his phone, and sent a message to Star Pavilion: “Notify Heaven Pavilion Elders to wait outside the Mercenary Family.

Once I call them in, break the barrier and enter.”

Ye Tian put away his phone, grabbed the still-stunned Bai Bing, and entered the auction house.

Divine Martial Mountain.

“Damn, such a big play, this auction will be interesting.

It’s time to suppress the arrogance of the Mercenary Family.”

A man lying on the grass with a dog’s tail grass in his mouth jumped up, looking at his phone.

This was the Pavilion Master of Star Pavilion, nicknamed Xing, real name Xiao Xing.

Due to his strong protests, Ye Tian had to call him Xing instead of his nickname Xiao Xing Xing.

Xing fixed his attire and walked out of the barrier, arriving at Divine Martial Mountain’s peak.

No wonder this organization was little known; its headquarters were at the peak of Divine Martial Mountain, protected by a barrier.

Apart from Ye Tian and Heaven Pavilion Elders, almost no one knew about Star Pavilion.

The uniform of Star Pavilion was very stylish, featuring stars as the pattern, with blue as the main base, full of high class.

Xing took out a flute, playing a hard-to-understand tune, causing birds to circle and dance above his head.

Heaven Pavilion Elders were usually cultivating, and it was troublesome to find them one by one, so this was the special way to relay messages.

Heaven Pavilion was located midway up Divine Martial Mountain, where the spiritual energy was ideal for cultivation, with mist and clouds like an immortal realm, even better at the peak.

As the melodious flute music echoed through Heaven Pavilion, all the elders opened their eyes, displaying surprise and fear.

“The Pavilion Master commands everyone to wait outside the Mercenary Family, ready to attack upon his signal.”

Then, seven old men gathered at the mountainside, except for Old Man Lin.

“The Pavilion Master has emerged; he must have a major plan for us to descend the mountain.

Let’s go.”

A relatively young-looking elder spoke first, summoning a sword from his sword box and soaring with the wind.

“Elder Jian is really annoying, still showing off at his age, can’t stand it, I’m leaving too.”

The speaker walked on air directly.

Every cultivator at Heaven Rank could transform spiritual energy into tangible objects, allowing them to ride the wind and waves, such that the gap between Heaven Rank and Earth Rank couldn’t be described by Heaven and Earth.

Another Heaven Rank cultivator remained on the ground, the newly promoted Heaven Pavilion Elder and Dragon Family Ancestor, who looked enviously at them.

He took out a small wooden crane, chanting spells, suddenly it enlarged into a big wooden crane.

The Dragon Family Ancestor mounted it and guided it with spiritual energy.

It was an unexpected find from ancient relics.

This crane could enlarge, enhance attacks, and fly, helping him barely pass the assessment.

At the auction house.

Xia Liping and others were placed in a medium-sized private room while super families were arranged in the superior rooms.

“So comfortable, look at this tea; it’s sold for a hundred thousand per ounce outside.

This large pot must be worth a fortune.”

Xia Liping took a sip from a cup of tea and then gulped it down.

“Show some class, will you?

This is Dragon Beard Tea, nothing to fuss over.”

Ye Tian also took a sip.

“Wow, so sweet and delicious.

I feel completely relaxed now!”

“What’s this Dragon Beard Tea?”

Bai Bing asked, her eyes sparkling, looking at Xia Liping.

“Dragon Beard Tea is produced every two years.

The leaves are long and thin, resembling the illustrations of the dragon’s beard in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.”

“The conditions for cultivating this tea are very demanding.

You wouldn’t understand even if I explained; just know it’s very expensive.”

“A single cup could be worth tens of thousands.

I’ll have a few more cups.”

Xia Liping said, immediately refilling his cup.

After hearing, Bai Bing joined in the tea-drinking competition with Xia Liping, while Ye Tian watched them and smiled.

“Dear guests, welcome to today’s auction event.

I believe this auction will be unforgettable for you all.”

“Without further ado, let’s begin the first round of auctions.”

“Our auction differs from the usual; the first items are exquisite, followed by even rarer treasures.”

The speaker was a woman in a red cheongsam, her voice seductive, a common trick in auction houses – female auctioneers.

“Alright, let’s bring out our first item, the Qilin Jade Pendant unearthed from ancient relics.”

“But I must warn you, this treasure may have some oddities.”

“You can bid with cash or exchange for goods of equivalent value.”

“Now, the starting bid is indefinite.”

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