Huo Linger and Shi Teng strolled around the streets.
Shi Teng rubbed his belly and said, "Vermilion Bird City is so big, isn't there anywhere fun?"
Huo Linger played with her fingers and then said, "There is actually one place. You should like it!"
A mischievous smile appeared on Shi Teng's lips. "I'm sure I'll like it? Girls shouldn't go to that kind of place, right?"
A fierce look flashed across Huo Linger's face. "What about girls? In our Fire Country, men and women are equal!"
"Oh!"
"Let's go!"
The two of them arrived at a pavilion, one after the other.
It was the Yipin Tower that Shi Teng had seen earlier.
The surrounding buildings, damaged during the battle with the Marquis of Zhenyuan, had long been repaired.
Shi Teng looked puzzled. "Ah, didn't we just eat? Are we eating again?"
Huo Linger smacked the back of Shi Teng's head, scolding him loudly, "You're just a food bucket, all you think about is eating! The Yipin Tower isn't just a place to eat. It has many rare treasures.
And today is the Yipin Tower's semi-annual treasure auction. Maybe there's something suitable for our cultivation!"
"Oh!"
Shi Teng was stunned for a moment, then followed Huo Linger towards the Yipin Tower.
Two burly guards stood at the entrance. Shi Teng could sense that these guards actually possessed the strength of the Domain Realm.
To have two Domain Realm cultivators guarding the door, it was clear that Yipin Tower's influence was not to be trifled with.
Huo Linger casually produced a token. The two guards did not stop her, but instead bowed respectfully to Huo Linger.
Shi Teng walked over, but the two guards stopped him.
Their voices were low as they said, "Please show your invitation!"
"Invitation? I don't have any damn invitation!"
Huo Linger walked inside with a haughty air, saying as she went, "He's my attendant, let him in!"
Only then did the two guards allow Shi Teng to enter.
Shi Teng followed Huo Linger closely, his eyebrows twitching slightly. He spoke in a friendly tone, "Linger, what was that thing you just took out? Let me see it!"
Huo Linger raised her head, a hint of arrogance on her face. "Hmph, I won't let you see it!"
Shi Teng had seen Huo Linger present the token before. Wherever she went, she could pass unhindered, and no one dared to stop her.
Furthermore, everyone had to be respectful! It was definitely a rare treasure.
Shi Teng followed again, grinning, "Good Linger, just show it to me. Just let me have a look!"
Seeing Shi Teng's persistently flattering demeanor, Huo Linger could only relent.
"Alright, alright, I can let you see it, but just a glance. You absolutely can't snatch it away!"
Shi Teng puffed out his chest, looking righteous. "Don't worry about that. Do I look like that kind of person, Shi Teng?"
Huo Linger glanced at Shi Teng with a hint of disdain. "It's not that you're like them, you are them!"
Then, with a slight movement of her right hand, a golden token appeared in her palm. It was engraved with an ancient Vermilion Bird, and the back displayed strange runes resembling flames.
"This is the Vermilion Bird Order, exclusive to the royal family of the Fire Country. With this order, you can travel freely throughout the entire Fire Country!"
Shi Teng held the Vermilion Bird Order with both hands, then put it in his mouth and bit it. "Damn, it's pure gold. Nobody tries to counterfeit this thing?"
Huo Linger gave Shi Teng a mocking stare. "This is the Vermilion Bird Order. It contains the mark of the ancient Vermilion Bird. There are only a few of these in the entire Fire Country. Who would dare to counterfeit it?!"
Shi Teng nodded. It seemed the people of the Fire Country were quite honest.
If this were his previous life, there would probably be Vermilion Bird Orders flying everywhere by now.
Shi Teng's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he grabbed the Vermilion Bird Order in his hand. "Didn't you just say I'm not like them, I am them? Then, I'll do what they do!"
Saying this, he ran towards the Yipin Tower.
Huo Linger was instantly flustered. "You little brat, quickly give back my Vermilion Bird Order!"
Shi Teng grinned, "No way! Come and get it if you can!"
The two immediately began to playfully chase each other in the Yipin Tower's corridor.
Suddenly, a guard appeared in front of them, his tone icy. "Silence! No noise allowed in the Yipin Tower!"
Only then did the two calm down. After all, this was an important public place, and it wasn't good to be making a scene.
Huo Linger's tone was friendly. "Let's go, the auction should be starting soon!"
After passing through a corridor, the inside was like a separate domain, very spacious.
Inside, nearly a hundred people had already gathered. All were well-dressed and possessed extraordinary bearing, seemingly the nobility of the Fire Country.
The two of them found seats and sat down.
During this time, Shi Teng released a mental scan, clearly sensing that at least five powerful individuals were hidden in the shadows of Yipin Tower.
Seeing that most people had arrived.
The middle-aged man in the center of the building spoke, "Welcome to the Yipin Tower's semi-annual auction. This time, as usual, we have prepared ten rare treasures for everyone.
If you are interested, you can bid, and the highest bidder wins. The actual price will be based on the final transaction price."
A middle-aged man with a rough face said in a deep voice, "Alright, alright, let's get started quickly, don't waste everyone's time!"
The middle-aged auctioneer's expression was calm. "Alright, let's get straight to the point then!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, a slender young woman walked up, carrying a round tray covered with a red cloth.
It made everyone's hearts fill with curiosity and excitement.
"The first treasure is an Azure Dragon Vine seedling, with a starting price of one million Fire Spirit Stones! As usual, it can also be exchanged for equivalent treasures."
The moment the name "Azure Dragon Vine" was mentioned, the scene erupted into chaos.
Countless major sects and clans began to murmur amongst themselves.
Shi Teng frowned, "What is this Azure Dragon Vine? Is it as powerful as the Blue Silver Grass? Why are these guys so excited, acting like they've never seen anything before!"
Huo Linger couldn't help but speak, "I think it's you who hasn't seen the world! The Azure Dragon Vine is a type of divine vine, shaped like a coiling dragon. If it's as thick as an arm, it can activate the ancestral imprint! If your ancestors were ancient great beings, there's an even greater chance of obtaining ancient great divine abilities. The quantity is also pitifully small, so its value is naturally self-evident!"
Shi Teng was stunned. It seemed like this thing was actually somewhat useful.
The Shi Clan's ancestors were Immortal King-level powerhouses from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. If he cultivated this Azure Dragon Vine seedling, perhaps he could even activate the mark passed down by his ancestors.
Furthermore, his Azure Emperor Wood Sovereign Technique could greatly promote the growth of the Azure Dragon Vine seedling.
Thinking of this, Shi Teng couldn't help but nod slightly.
Then, he stood up directly and said, "I want this Azure Dragon Vine seedling. No matter how much others bid, I'll add one more Fire Spirit Stone!"
Everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Shi Teng, wondering where this young man had come from, bidding so generously.
Huo Linger was also startled by Shi Teng's actions. She had only brought Shi Teng out to broaden his horizons, not to buy anything.
Where would she get millions of Fire Spirit Stones?
Seeing Shi Teng's arrogant and proud expression, Huo Linger quietly moved her seat to the side, deliberately keeping a certain distance from him.
She didn't want to be seen as a fool by the others either.
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