Chapter 213 - 212: Cultivation World: Look, That’s My Rebellious Disciple

"I heard all the items being auctioned at the Treasure Pavilion this time are from an Ancient Secret Realm. There’s even a medicinal herb that can mend the Divine Soul."

"For real?"

"They’ve already put out flyers. Would I lie to you?"

"Tsk, this is going to be a huge event then. Want to go check it out?"

"No way. I can’t even afford the deposit to get in."

...

Sword Flight was forbidden within the town, which was why Chu Liangyu overheard conversations like this on the road.

’What a coincidence. I happen to need something that can mend a Divine Soul for my Beast Husbands.’

’But since I’ve stumbled upon it, there’s no reason to miss out.’

Chu Liangyu stepped forward to stop one of the people discussing the Treasure Pavilion. "Excuse me, Fellow Daoist," she said politely. "Do you know how to get to the Treasure Pavilion?"

The man froze for a moment, sizing her up before replying, "Just go straight down this road, then take a left. The Treasure Pavilion is at the very end."

"Thank you."

Chu Liangyu smiled, nodded her thanks, and turned to head toward the Treasure Pavilion.

Following the man’s directions, Chu Liangyu walked for about ten minutes before stopping in front of the Treasure Pavilion’s building.

The name "Treasure Pavilion" on the plaque above flashed with a golden light, catching the eye even from a great distance.

In front of the building, a man in green robes was checking if people were qualified to enter.

Chu Liangyu stood to the side and watched for a moment, quickly understanding that the so-called qualification was simply paying a certain amount of Spirit Stones.

’This must be the deposit they were talking about.’

Thankful once again that she had gotten a large number of Spirit Stones from Lou Sang, Chu Liangyu no longer hesitated. She followed the example of others and stood before the man in green.

"One hundred Mid Grade Spirit Stones. They will be returned after the auction."

She had plenty in her Trading System’s storage space. Finding it too troublesome to pick through them, Chu Liangyu simply took out a single top grade spirit stone.

"Is this enough?"

The exchange rate for Spirit Stones here was 1:100, so her one top grade spirit stone was worth exactly one hundred Mid Grade Spirit Stones.

However, top grade spirit stones were quite rare, and few people used them for transactions. It was even rarer to see someone hand one over so brazenly without even using a storage bag.

’Someone who can produce a Spirit Stone of this quality can’t possibly be unable to afford a storage bag. Is she deliberately showing off her wealth?’

The man in green’s face darkened. He accepted the Spirit Stone, but the look he gave Chu Liangyu was one he would give to the nouveau riche, full of contempt.

No one who could enter the Treasure Pavilion was short on Spirit Stones, but he had truly never seen someone so crass.

"Here is a mask to conceal your identity. If you require a private room, it will cost additional Spirit Stones."

Chu Liangyu didn’t know what he was thinking. She only found his attitude rather arrogant and frowned in displeasure.

’Is the Treasure Pavilion really that impressive? Even a mere attendant looks down his nose at people.’

Chu Liangyu’s expression turned cold, losing the warmth it held when she had spoken before.

’Forget it. I’m not here to cause trouble. Winning the auction for the herb is what’s important.’

The lighting inside the Treasure Pavilion was dim, with only the auction stage being brighter than the rest of the hall.

Thinking that the herb for mending the Divine Soul must be a rare item, Chu Liangyu decided to get a private room. That way, she wouldn’t have to endure the stares of so many people.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything I can help you with?"

Just as Chu Liangyu stepped inside, a Female Cultivator approached to ask.

"Do you still have..."

Chu Liangyu stopped mid-sentence. In the next instant, her gaze shifted imperceptibly toward a dimly lit room.

Just now, the moment she started to speak, she felt a gaze fall upon her.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything I can help you with?"

Seeing her suddenly go silent, the Female Cultivator found it strange and asked again.

"A private room, please."

"Of course. This way, please."

The gaze followed her until she entered the private room. It faded slightly then, but the feeling of being watched still lingered.

’My reputation isn’t great right now. It’s probably just someone who recognizes me.’

With that thought, Chu Liangyu put the gaze out of her mind.

After paying the Female Cultivator the Spirit Stones for the room, Chu Liangyu walked over to a seat by the window and sat down.

A catalog was laid out on the table. Chu Liangyu flipped through it and realized it must be for the items up for auction this time.

The herb she wanted for mending the Divine Soul was on the very last page of the catalog.

Aside from that, many of the items listed were things Chu Liangyu had never seen before.

As Chu Liangyu looked on, her attention was gradually captivated by the items inside.

"Your Eminence, was there a problem with that Female Cultivator just now?"

A complex look filled Li Jingxuan’s eyes. He set down the tea he had just sipped, temporarily pulling his gaze away from Chu Liangyu.

In response to his subordinate’s question, he simply said, "None."

’The story of how I became a Fallen Demon has spread throughout the entire Cultivation World. I can’t very well say, ’Look, there’s my rebellious disciple.’’

Regardless of what others might think, he didn’t want to see her at all right now.

"Your Eminence, the herb for mending the Divine Soul will likely be expensive this time. I’m afraid the Spirit Stones I’ve brought won’t be enough. Would you permit me to go back and get more?"

Li Jingxuan flipped through the catalog without looking up. "Go and come back quickly. Don’t delay my important business."

"Yes."

Upon entering, everyone was given a mask to conceal their identity, but this only worked on Cultivators below the Divinity Transformation realm.

If there was a Cultivator above the Divinity Transformation realm present, the masks would have no effect.

As Li Jingxuan was already at the Divinity Transformation Late Stage of cultivation, he could naturally see through Chu Liangyu’s disguise with ease.

The moment he saw her, he admitted to himself, he wanted to kill her.

But for some reason, his heart ached with a sharp pain.

The day he fell to the Demon Path, his Divine Soul was also damaged. He had come to the Treasure Pavilion this time precisely for the herb that could mend the Divine Soul.

He never expected his rebellious disciple to be here as well.

’Putting aside what her purpose is, where did she get so many Spirit Stones to enter the auction?’

...

"The auction is about to begin. Will everyone please take their seats."

Along with the sound of a striking gong, the lights on the auction stage grew even more dazzling.

Chu Liangyu tore her attention away from the catalog and focused on the auction stage below.

The Female Cultivator in charge of the auction was stunningly beautiful, with an exceptionally outstanding figure.

Even in the Cultivation World, where beauties were as common as clouds, she would be considered top-tier.

Before the auction even began, the crowd’s attention was already captivated by this Female Cultivator.

"Hahaha... It’s been a while, Fairy. You’ve truly become even more radiant and beautiful."

"Could it be you’ve obtained some fine nourishing treasures?"

Someone teased her in a playful manner, drawing a wave of boisterous laughter from the crowd.

They weren’t children anymore; how could they not understand the implication in the man’s words?

An ordinary young woman would have hidden herself in shame long ago, yet the Female Cultivator on the stage remained perfectly composed.

"You jest, Fellow Daoist. Perhaps my recent increase in cultivation has made my appearance a bit more youthful."