When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Chapter 171 Murong Yu

The auction venue wasn't the bright hall with rows of seats that Zhu Chongjiu had imagined. Instead, it was a series of private rooms, each about a hundred square meters, surrounding a spacious hall. Furthermore, the rooms were arranged in tiers, each one lower than the last, from top to bottom.

The layout of this auction venue clearly demonstrates a greater commitment to protecting the privacy of bidders.

Because of the wealth Zhu Chongjiu displayed in front of the two guards, one of the guards whispered something to a staff member as he was respectfully escorted into the venue.

However, Zhu Chongjiu did not bother to eavesdrop; he only heard things like that this group of people were very wealthy.

When the staff led Zhu Chongjiu and his entourage, they asked them whether they wanted to sit in three private rooms or one?

Although they were a group, you should know that they each had three admission tickets.

Zhu Chongjiu replied, "One room is enough; there's no need for separate seating."

It was possible that because of what the security guard said to the staff, the staff member led Zhu Chongjiu and his party to a private room that was closer to the front.

Although with their current strength, this distance difference has no effect whatsoever, being closer to the front allows them to showcase their strength to some extent.

Upon entering the private room, the staff member began with a set script, which included introducing himself, his name, job title, the rules of the auction, the services offered, and that if anyone disliked his service, they could file a complaint and request a replacement.

As Zhu Chongjiu listened to the staff's words, he also sensed the defensive and spying array set up outside the private room.

After the waitress finished speaking, Zhu Chongjiu nodded slightly and asked her to bring him some fruits and tea, and also asked her to introduce the auction items and their corresponding prices.

Since Zhu Chongjiu and his group arrived relatively early, and the auction was still some time away from starting, Zhu Chongjiu wanted to familiarize himself with all the items and their levels beforehand. This way, if he came across something he liked or found useful, he wouldn't be caught off guard and bid haphazardly.

Unlike the locals who attend the auction, who probably already know about the items, he is not stupid. He knows when to show off and when to save money.

Zhu Chongjiu listened quietly to the staff's introduction, while the other children chatted and laughed as they ate fruits and pastries.

Because the Nine Heavens Chamber of Commerce holds its auction in Qingfeng World only once every ten years, there are many items available each time. The staff member talked non-stop for more than two hours before he finished talking about all the items available this time.

During the event, Zhu Chongjiu also raised a few questions about the auction items, but the staff member couldn't answer them. It wasn't that the staff member lacked professional knowledge, but rather that they only had a superficial understanding of the specific functions of the auction items.

With the two-hour-plus presentation concluded, the auction will begin immediately.

Zhu Chongjiu took out a hundred low-grade immortal crystals from his storage ring and rewarded the service staff whose strength had just reached the Heavenly Official realm, saying to him, "You don't have anything to do now. You just need to keep an eye on replenishing the fruits and pastries."

I'll call you when I need you later.

The waiter respectfully accepted Zhu Chongjiu's tip, bowed in acknowledgment, and then retreated to the door of the private room without saying another word.

Zhu Chongjiu looked at the center of the venue through the crystal window in front of the private room, which was as clear as glass.

As the staff member just mentioned, when the auction begins, the auctioneer and the items to be auctioned will emerge from the underground area in the center of the hall.

It's just an ordinary stone floor. How did the auctioneer and the items for auction come about? Is it some kind of formation?

Just as Zhu Chongjiu was engrossed in his research, the circular stone in the center of the hall slowly sank, and half a minute later, it slowly rose again, along with a beautiful young woman.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "Damn, it was just a stage effect!"

Due to the array formation in the private room, it not only prevents others from probing, but also prevents the people inside the room from using their spiritual senses or internal energy to the outside.

This also prevented Zhu Chongjiu from discovering the underground mechanism in the center of the hall.

Zhu Chongjiu, who had instantly lost interest, thought to himself, "This operation is also correct. Otherwise, with private rooms all around, where else could people and goods come from if they didn't come down from the ground?"

In heaven?

After making a comment, Zhu Chongjiu turned his attention to the auctioneer who emerged from underground.

With her plump, rounded figure and fair, smooth skin, she would have captivated countless men in the Tang Dynasty!

Even now, in Zhu Chongjiu's eyes, she is a stunningly beautiful woman who is still a little naive.

As soon as the young woman appeared, gasps and praises could be heard coming from all the private rooms.

Amid exclamations and praises, the young woman didn't need to speak; she said, "I am Murong Yu, the president of the Qingfeng World branch of the Nine Heavens Chamber of Commerce. I welcome everyone to participate in this auction."

I hope everyone has a great time!

As Murong Yu introduced herself, Zhu Chongjiu turned to the staff at the door and asked, "Is the president of your branch so young?"

What level is her cultivation?

"Reporting to Young Master, our Qingfeng World's branch leader is not even a thousand years old, yet his strength has reached the Heavenly King level of Immortal King."

Upon hearing the staff's reply, Zhu Chongjiu was secretly surprised, "Although I have never praised myself, I believe from the bottom of my heart that I can be considered one of the top experts of my generation."

However, there was another woman who was about the same age as him, but whose strength was a whole level higher than his.

No, it's a girl!

This information shocked Zhu Chongjiu, and he was unable to calm down for a long time!

After the initial shock, Zhu Chongjiu asked the staff, "Could you tell me about your chairman's background?"

After saying that, Zhu Chongjiu took out a hundred low-grade immortal crystals from his storage ring.

This time, however, the staff member did not take the immortal crystal from Zhu Chongjiu's hand. Instead, he apologized and said, "We ordinary people cannot possibly know the identities and information of the Chamber of Commerce's management personnel, nor do we dare to inquire about them."

This is top secret, and it's also a regulation.

Hearing that he hadn't gotten anything out of the staff, Zhu Chongjiu didn't take back the immortal crystal. Instead, he threw it directly into the staff member's arms, muttering "This is a reward for you" to himself, before turning back to look at the auction hall.

The first half of the auction was rather dull for Zhu Chongjiu, as most of the items were magical techniques, divine weapons and armor, and rare minerals.

These things are of no use to Zhu Chongjiu and the others.

Finally, one day later.

An item, exuding a strong earth elemental law that could be felt even through the array, slowly rose from the ground in the center of the hall to Murong Yu's front.

The moment this item appeared on the auction table, Zhu Chongjiu and Xiao Tu, who was playing games with the other kids behind him, instantly perked up.

Xiao Tu put down the playing cards in his hand (which Zhu Chongjiu made in his spare time to relieve boredom) and came to Zhu Chongjiu's side, staring intently at the mud-like object that emitted a dark light and was constantly changing shape.

Not only him and Xiao Tu, but Zhu Chongjiu could also sense that many of the bidders in the private rooms were quite interested in this item when it appeared at the auction.

After waiting all day, it finally happened! Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself.

As Zhu Chongjiu recalled the information the staff had given him about this item, Murong Yu had already begun to introduce it, saying, "I'm sure everyone already knows about this item."

That's right, this is the extremely rare Breath Soil, also known as the Breath Soil, which is said to be the origin of all things in the universe.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this thing is only the size of a fist. With the blessing and activation of immortal magic, it can grow infinitely large and blot out the sky.

If used for self-defense, this item is virtually indestructible and can withstand all attacks from those below the level of a Celestial General. If used to trap people, it can also trap all enemies below the level of a Celestial General.

The effect will be even greater if used by someone who cultivates earth-based laws!

Just as Murong Yu finished introducing the item, a slightly disdainful voice suddenly came from a private room.

President Murong is right, but it seems that even if a Celestial Lord uses this item, he can only exert the power you just mentioned, right?

Moreover, for this object to trap and resist the celestial general's attack, it must be activated by the celestial general to unleash its power.

President Murong, please stop beating around the bush and just state the price. If it's reasonable, buying it to play with isn't out of the question.

When Murong Yu heard someone undermine him, he maintained his original smile and did not get angry.

Looking in the direction from which the voice came, Murong Yu continued, "This guest is right, I did indeed omit some details in my introduction."

This guest's reminder has reminded me of something else concerning this item.

After saying that, Murong Yu used her immortal power to raise the Breath Soil to a slightly higher position, and then said, "Everyone can see the current state of this Breath Soil."

According to the expert appraisal of this chamber of commerce, this piece of soil will definitely transform into a spirit of elemental laws within three thousand years.

If fed with rare and precious materials imbued with the laws of earth, the transformation time will be greatly shortened.

At this point, Murong Xue looked in the direction of the person who had just spoken disparagingly of the item and continued, "I wonder if such a fine piece is worth buying for this guest to take home and play with?"