CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 2 MERFOLK, SEA PEARL_2

"Blood to Pearl, this is the Sea Pearl."

...

Sea Pearl? Chen Jiuge was somewhat surprised. What kind of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures is this? I’ve never heard of it before.

"Mr. Chen, you may not know, but this is a legend from our Sea Pearl Immortal City," Hai Bo explained.

"It is said that Ba Xia Old Ancestor, who carries the Sea Pearl Immortal City, once had a Merfolk Daoist couple. Therefore, it is relatively easy to encounter Merfolk on his travels. The Sea God’s Blessing refers to Merfolk who can turn a drop of blood into a Sea Pearl."

"As for the function of the Sea Pearl, I am not clear on that either. This should be the only Merfolk who has received the Sea God’s Blessing to appear recently."

"Fellow Daoist Hai, I have a question. Isn’t it said that it’s easy to encounter Merfolk because Ba Xia Old Ancestor’s Daoist couple was a Merfolk?" Chen Jiuge found it difficult to understand. How can they dare to publicly auction Merfolk in the Sea Pearl Immortal City, which is built upon Ba Xia’s back? Ba Xia, who carries the Sea Pearl Immortal City, must be at least a Golden Immortal Great Power. How could these people dare to do such a thing?

After hesitating for a moment, Hai Bo quietly leaned in and whispered, "Ba Xia Old Ancestor completely lost consciousness 100,000 years ago. However, the news was suppressed by the people of the Haidao Heavenly Sect. But any Cultivator with some strength, or those who have lived in Sea Pearl Immortal City for a while, actually know about this."

Ba Xia Old Ancestor lost consciousness. Chen Jiuge was shocked. This is at least a Golden Immortal Great Power; how could he suddenly lose consciousness? As for his Life Span ending, that’s even more unlikely. No Golden Immortal in the Heavenly Realm has ever exhausted their Life Span. Many of those Golden Immortals who claim their Life Spans are waning are actually still living well.

"Shh, Mr. Chen, keep your voice down," Hai Bo said nervously.

"Hai Bo, you’re still so timid. What’s there to be afraid of talking about? Even the Haidao Heavenly Sect themselves have admitted it," Jiang Wenzhong said contemptuously.

Sitting down, Jiang Wenzhong turned to Jiang Huahua and said, "Little sister, did Mother know you snuck off to Lingbo Pavilion with Hai Bo?"

Jiang Huahua trembled, unsure how to respond.

Chen Jiuge was slightly displeased. Who does this guy think he is, just taking a seat?

"Kid, who do you think you are, daring to take our spot?" Da Bai stood on the stool and taunted.

Jiang Wenzhong, somewhat baffled, pointed to himself and asked, "Are you talking to me?"

"Is there anyone else here?" Da Bai adjusted his sunglasses, flicked his heavy gold necklace, and said arrogantly.

"Ah, ha, you’re actually talking to me? Do you not know who I am?" Jiang Wenzhong was stunned. I’m the Young Master of the Jiang Family! How dare someone in Sea Pearl Immortal City be so insolent towards me!

"Kid, do you know what you’re saying?"

Da Bai, true to his nature as Chen Jiuge’s Spiritual Beast, voiced Chen Jiuge’s thoughts, "I don’t care who you are! Get lost! Pay for the snacks you ate, then scram."

Jiang Wenzhong chuckled in anger, and the Spiritual Energy in his body began to surge. He was about to make a move in public when a Female Cultivator pressed a hand on his shoulder, immobilizing him. The Female Cultivator was not striking in appearance, but her eyes were sharp. "Young Master Jiang," she said, "surely you’re not thinking of causing trouble in my Lingbo Pavilion?"

Feeling the acute pain in his shoulder, Jiang Wenzhong forced a smile. "How could I?"

Watching Jiang Wenzhong leave in embarrassment, the Female Cultivator bowed slightly and said, "In Lingbo Pavilion, no one will disturb you."

Chen Jiuge nodded his thanks.

As this little episode passed, the auction for the two Merfolk on stage had reached a fever pitch.

"1,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones," a commanding voice came from a private room.

"The Family Head of the Jiang Family?" someone uttered in surprise.

The Jiang Family? Chen Jiuge’s lips curled into a smirk.

"Da Bai, make a bid."

"Me?" Da Bai said, somewhat excited.

"Mmhmm."

"2,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones!!!"

Da Bai leaped onto the table and shouted with an air of arrogance.

Chen Jiuge was dumbfounded. They bid one million, and you doubled it? Do you even know how to bid?

All eyes in the hall converged on Chen Jiuge’s table. Feeling somewhat numb, Chen Jiuge took a sip of Spiritual Wine and said, "2,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones."

He’s my cub; I can’t let him lose face. It’s just a few million Top Grade Spirit Stones, after all!

The crowd fell silent until a voice of doubt came from the Jiang Family’s private box: "Since when can the riffraff in the main hall afford 2,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones? I demand proof of funds."

Amidst many skeptical gazes, Chen Jiuge calmly handed a rather useless Treasure to the Female Cultivator who had just stopped Jiang Wenzhong.

The Female Cultivator glanced at Chen Jiuge in surprise, then nodded to Tian Yiyi on the stage, signaling that the assets were sufficient.

"Alright, this customer has offered 2,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones. Does anyone wish to bid higher?" Tian Yiyi’s expression was somewhat excited. I hadn’t expected that a legendary Sea God’s Blessing could sell for so many Spirit Stones. I’ve examined this Sea Pearl myself. Apart from glowing at the bottom of the sea and having a hint of Spiritual Energy, it’s no different from an ordinary Luminous Pearl from the Mortal World. The only possible difference is that it can be produced endlessly, but that’s of no real value.

"2,100,000."

"3,000,000."

Watching the shocked gazes of the Cultivators, Da Bai felt its beastly life was now complete. So this is what it feels like to be an idol... Master is truly too kind! I will definitely perform well!

The auction continued. The Jiang Family Head clearly didn’t want to lose face, even if it meant spending more Spirit Stones.

This went on until Da Bai shouted an astronomical bid of 10,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones.

By now, Chen Jiuge was completely numb. The words were out; it would be impolite to take them back. Besides, this feeling of showing off is actually quite nice.

"10,000,000 Top Grade Spirit Stones, going once, going twice, sold! Congratulations to this young patron for winning the two Merfolk," Tian Yiyi said, winking seductively at Chen Jiuge.

The Female Cultivator, who had not left, invited in a low voice, "Esteemed guest, our Pavilion Master requests your presence."

"Let’s go," Chen Jiuge said, following the Female Cultivator into a red room.

...

Tian Yiyi, draped in a sheer veil, gave Chen Jiuge a flirtatious look and asked, "Fellow Daoist, which Sect do you belong to? The Myriad Beasts Sect or the Galaxy Sacred Land? Or perhaps one even farther away?"

"Can’t I be a Loose Cultivator?" Chen Jiuge said, somewhat discontented. Although this woman has a nice figure, she has too much of a worldly air about her. She’s not even comparable to my Senior Sister, let alone Li Qiwen.

"You must be joking, Fellow Daoist." Tian Yiyi, seeing that Chen Jiuge did not appreciate her approach, toned down her frivolity.

"The Jiang Family has a Heavenly Immortal, and their family’s power in Sea Pearl Immortal City is arguably the second strongest. Ordinary people dare not offend them."

"Cash on delivery. Where are the two Merfolk?" Chen Jiuge was not very keen on discussing his identity.

Tian Yiyi clapped her hands, and several Cultivators brought the two Merfolk before Chen Jiuge.

"This is their control Token," Tian Yiyi said, tossing a Token to Chen Jiuge.

After verifying it, Chen Jiuge threw out the Storage Bag he had shown the Female Cultivator for asset verification. "200 True Immortal Level Nascent Soul Immortal Fruits."

"No problem. As it turns out, we at Lingbo Pavilion have made a bit of a profit. I’ll include the few remaining members of their clan as a little something extra for you."

"By the way, Fellow Daoist, be careful. That Family Head of the Jiang Family is not a magnanimous man. Of course, no one dares to cause trouble in Sea Pearl Immortal City."

After collecting the Merfolk into his Personal Cave Heaven, Chen Jiuge left without a word. It was clear this woman had ulterior motives.

...

"Pavilion Master, why bother meeting him in person? That man shouldn’t live much longer," the Female Cultivator said, somewhat discontented.

"Xiaotuan, you don’t understand. The Heavenly Realm is vast. Our Haidao Heavenly Sect is far from the strongest; in fact, we are weak. The nearest Myriad Beasts Sect and Galaxy Sacred Land could easily destroy us. If it weren’t for our agreement with the Bihai Immortal Sect to present a united front externally, we wouldn’t be able to hold this Three Lights Territory," Tian Yiyi said, her gaze profound.

"Pavilion Master, do you suspect this Cultivator belongs to one of those two Sects?"

"It’s not suspicion; it’s certainty. Those two little ones are definitely Spiritual Beasts. Only members of the Myriad Beasts Sect travel with such little ones, so they’re very recognizable," Tian Yiyi said disdainfully.

"Due to their Sect’s Cultivation Techniques and methods for nurturing Spiritual Beasts, disciples of the Myriad Beasts Sect often travel with Spiritual Beasts by their side that have taken on the appearance of small children after Transformation. Very few disciples keep them in Spiritual Beast Bags. As for why—don’t ask. The answer is simply deep affection."