hhnovel Chapter 531 - 22: Roadside Robbery
Chapter 531 - 22: Roadside Robbery
Exiting the Government Office, Fang Zheng glanced back, looking thoughtful.
If the Mad Daoist had forced a move just now, would he have been able to leave Zhaonan Prefecture alive?
He couldn’t guarantee.
The Ghost King’s Escape Technique was unparalleled, far surpassing ordinary Martial Sect masters and Masters, but he himself was ultimately just an unblemished.
Controlling the Ghost King with an unblemished body ultimately couldn’t fully unleash the Ghost King’s true power.
Moreover...
The Mad Daoist was also not an ordinary Master.
The Song Family of the Eight Great Families, with a legacy spanning thousands of years, has foundations deep enough not to lose to top-tier Immortal Sects.
He surely has extraordinary Magical Treasures and Spirit Talismans on him, perhaps even something to counter the Ghost King.
"Alas!"
Fang Zheng shook his head and sighed:
"Master Jiuyuan explored so many ruins, and had quite a few good treasures, but unfortunately none were left behind."
"Otherwise..."
"Why would it come to this?"
Stabilizing the situation, he turned and left.
The Prefecture City was ultimately a place of strife; even with his strength, it’s hard to guarantee safety, so it’s better to return to Gu’an County early.
Of course.
Before that, he needed to visit the auction, sure to have great items since Song Ji specially gathered gold and silver for it.
A few days later.
Fang Zheng appeared on the outskirts south of the city, where several carriages were parked, along with a group of strong servants.
"Fang Zheng from Gu’an County?"
One person took the auction invitation, scrutinized Fang Zheng, and then said:
"You should know that this auction is different from usual, so you need to ride in our carriage."
"No problem," Fang Zheng replied:
"Are the items real?"
"Of course." The other nodded:
"Besides the items listed, there will also be surprises. As long as you have enough gold and silver, you’ll surely return loaded."
Saying this, he gestured invitingly, saying:
"Hero Fang, please get on the carriage."
The carriage was pitch black, wrapped tightly in black cloth that blocked perception, with many runes obscuring senses.
Thus,
once inside the carriage, all six senses were sealed, and those inside wouldn’t know the carriage’s final destination.
However, the cloth was soft, not difficult to tear, providing assurance that it won’t trap a person.
Breaking the cloth, though, would mean losing the chance to go to the auction; it’s a matter of choice.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has been honest in business for many years, or else no one would dare risk getting in the carriage.
"Does everyone need to ride such carriages?"
"No."
The other shook his head:
"Special invitees don’t need to."
Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows, recalling the token he obtained from Song Ji, likely a special invitation token.
He touched the Qiankun Bag at his waist but didn’t take out the token.
Who knows if the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has done something to the token; it would be bad if it exposed that he killed Song Ji.
"Alright then."
Nodding, he stepped into the carriage.
The carriage wheels rolled, unevenly, clearly without effective shock absorption.
Uncertain of how long had passed.
"Hero Fang."
"We’ve arrived!"
Fang Zheng lifted the curtain, stepped out, and saw a manor’s backyard with several identical carriages parked nearby.
’Sixty li south of the city, likely near Wuqing County, so this should be Ma Sheng’s estate in Wuqing County.’
’Quite hidden!’
The carriage indeed blocked Divine Thought, yet couldn’t deceive the Ghost King’s perception; Fang Zheng discerned clearly along the way.
"Hero Fang."
Someone came to greet him:
"This way please!"
Fang Zheng nodded.
Reaching the front yard, he witnessed people coming and going.
Some wore masks, some cloaked, while others like him displayed their true faces openly.
Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, activating Ghost Eyes.
Daoist Qiu from Pure Yang Palace, loose cultivator Bai Jiuxiao, Ma Sheng from Wuqing County...
’Hmm?’
What a crowd, even Ah Nan Tu from Profound Flame Hall and the Second Manor Master Qi Chuan from Three Sages Manor were present.
These two were wanted rebels by the Imperial Court.
Whoa...
Celestial Corpse Sect’s aura?
Six Paths of Demon Heaven attendees are here.
White Bone Sect...
"Hmph!"
A muffled snort interrupted Fang Zheng’s investigation, causing him to instinctively lower his head, with cold sweat appearing on his forehead.
Martial Sect!
What a terrifying Qi and Blood!
Just a snort made his Qi and Blood unstable; if fighting, he’d have no power to resist.
"Everyone!"
The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s shopkeeper Qian Ming appeared in the center, loudly announcing:
"Please come inside."
......
"Water-Repelling Pearl!"
"True to its name, holding this pearl allows you to carve a dry path through ocean waves, walking through water as if on land."
"Truly an essential treasure for exploring underwater secret realms."
Qian Ming stroked his beard, announced:
"Starting bid at one thousand taels of gold, with each increase no less than fifty taels of gold. Please bid."
Water-Repelling Pearl?
Fang Zheng sat in the back, unobtrusive, hearing this with thought.
He recalled years ago in Changtu Prefecture, a fisherman once extracted a Water-Repelling Pearl from a fish’s belly while fishing.
Wonder if this is that one?
The Water-Repelling Pearl was of little use to ordinary people, perhaps just convenient for more effective fishing, but for certain East Sea denizens, it had marvelous uses; if exploring underwater relics, it could lead to sudden success.
However.
As Fang Zheng knew, East Sea cultivators often practiced the Water Avoidance Technique; they also had treasures similar to the Water-Repelling Pearl.
The true value would need further calculation.
"One thousand two hundred taels!"
"One thousand three hundred taels!"
"..."
"One thousand eight hundred taels!"
Someone in the crowd stood up, clasped his hands, and said:
"I am Peng Ran from Yingzhou Island, I hope everyone will show some courtesy for our Island Master’s sake."
"Peng is deeply grateful!"
Island Master of Yingzhou Island?
One of the Three Immortals of the East Sea.
Fang Zheng slowly sat up straight, showing a solemn expression.
Yingzhou, Abbot, and Penglai, three islands known as the Three Divine Mountains of the East Sea, each island has a Rogue Immortal.
Rogue Immortal,
Not every Master can be called Rogue Immortal; a certain cultivation base must be achieved.