Chapter Thirty-One: Transaction

  Hu Dong did not expect that this Bi Zhuang would be so generous!

  These four "Tiger Tendon Pills", although he had never heard of their name, were among the best in terms of color and quality among the third-grade elixirs he had seen, if they were put up for auction, it was unknown how many forces and warriors would go crazy for them!

  And she actually gave it to herself?

  Seeing Hu Dong sunk in thought without speaking, Lin Yue'er said softly: "What? Does the steward think this gift is too thin and refuses to accept it?"

  "Of course not!" Hu Dong sank into thought for a moment. This Tiger Tendon Pill had an enormous effect on warriors below the Innate level. He was at the ninth layer of the Refining Skin stage, just one step away from breaking through to the coveted Innate realm. If he could get these four Tiger Tendon Pills, although their effect on him would not be as pronounced as it would be for a warrior in the Refining Bone stage, they could at least save him some time in breaking through.

  For warriors, time is the most precious thing!

  Hu Dong was a straightforward person, and Bi Zhuang's actions were clear. Sending out such a big gift, he wouldn't believe it was just a coincidence or nonsense. The gift was fake, but the sentiment was real. Holding the bottle, Hu Dong thought for a moment before saying: "Bi Zhuang has given me this great gift, I'm truly honored! However, I do need something like this, so thank you first!"

  "Hu Guanshi is too polite, if Hu Guanshi likes it, we still have some of this kind of dan medicine in Bi Zhuang, and even higher grades." Lin Yue'er smiled lightly according to Chu Hao's previous instructions, saying: "It can also be considered as making friends with Hu Guanshi."

  "We are now friends." Hu Dong's body paused for a moment, and then he burst out laughing, putting the small bottle containing the Tiger Tendon Pill into his sleeve. He praised the two of them: "Bao Zhuang is indeed a great manor with great deeds, and it also has talented people like Miss and Mr. I, Hu Dong, am honored to have made friends with you two. Let me make a promise in advance, as long as your manor sells things here, Tao Ran Ju will only take 5% of the commission."

  This was an unexpected surprise, Chu Hao didn't think that this right to manage affairs would be so great, and it could actually cut the price by so much. To know, in Tao Ranju, things sent for auction, generally as an intermediary auction house, Tao Ranju would charge a transaction fee of 10%, which was provided by the employer. But Hu Dong suddenly cut it in half, it seems that his identity in Tao Ranju is not simple.

  But then he thought about it and Chu Hao understood. After all, the power to casually give away a third-grade elixir like this must be clear to Hu Dong, even if his authority wasn't enough, but at this moment, making promises was also considered an investment for Tao Ranju, and even if the higher-ups found out, they wouldn't blame him.

  After understanding this section, Chu Hao felt that Hu Dong was a unique individual.

  "Thanks for your concern then." Lin Yue'er said.

  "It's just returning the favor to your esteemed manor, merely repaying with some trivial effort. Hu Dong said: 'Your manor can casually produce third-grade elixirs worth a fortune, but what is it preparing to auction off this time? I am now extremely looking forward to cooperating with your manor.'"

  "Hehe, I suppose it won't disappoint Hu Guanshi." Lin Yu'er smiled and snapped her fingers.

  Chu Hao walked out with his head down, pulling his hoarse voice and said lightly: "Hu Guanshi, this tea table is too small." Then, without seeing any movement from him, a large eight-immortal table floated out of the inner hall of the reception room and landed in the center of the great hall under Hu Dong's shocked gaze.

  "Senior!"

  Hu Dong's face changed drastically, and he hastily stood up, respectfully bowing to Chu Hao, saying: "So Master Jian is a senior of the Foundation Establishment stage, I didn't know earlier, please forgive me, senior!"

  This move completely changed Hu Dong's understanding of Chu Hao!

  Because this is a notion of controlling objects with one's mind that can only be achieved by high-level cultivators in the foundation-building period!

  Before, Hu Dong had thought that the black-robed hunchbacked old swordsman was just a congenital expert, so although he attached importance to him, it didn't reach the level of today. You should know, building foundation and innate Qi training are like heaven and earth!

  Cultivating the Tao and understanding the Tao, one is only qualified when they have reached the foundation-building stage!

  In the capital city's Tao Ran Ju, there are only three or four people who can reach the foundation-building period!

  In this boundary of Zhu Ji, one can easily kill with a casual move, extremely terrifying!

  But Hu Dong did not expect that the person in front of him would be such a master!

  And then, Lin Yue'er's identity also began to change in Hu Dong's eyes. After all, having a strong foundation period as a servant, that Bi Zhuang is not simple, this miss, I'm afraid the identity is even more complicated!

  "Ha ha... we're just doing business, no need for such grand courtesy." Chu Hao said lightly, and Hu Dong felt as if an invisible force lifted his bowed body up. His expression became even more respectful, this was indeed the aura of a Foundation Stage expert!

  As he spoke, Chu Hao put the two sword boxes on the table and walked back to Lin Yue'er's side, resuming his indifferent expression.

  But having just witnessed that scene, Hu Dong didn't dare underestimate this person again. He walked over to the Eight Immortals table and spoke in a more cautious tone, asking Lin Yue'er: "This is..."

  "Let's take a look at it anyway." Lin Yue'er picked up her teacup, maintaining the proper elegance and nobility. In fact, she was also shocked by the previous scene, but at this moment, she had to continue acting according to Chu Hao's words, otherwise everything would be exposed. She drank tea just to cover up her emotions: "Inside is what our Bi Zhuang sent over for auction."

  The two sword boxes were both ancient bronze with a flowing edge, exuding an antique charm. Hu Dong heard the words and lightly opened one of the sword boxes, took a glance, and was shocked: "Flying Sword!" Then, he opened another sword box, his face even more astonished: "A Second-Rank Artifact! This is a flying sword artifact that only a pre-heavenly expert can wield!"

  "Not bad!" Lin Yue'er said lightly: "These two small things, trouble Hu Guan Shi to take care of."

  Bi Zhuang auctioned off was actually a magic weapon!

  Hu Dong's eyes narrowed, this first long sword, whether in terms of quality or sharpness, is probably the top existence among all weapons. Any later-stage master who gets it will be like a tiger with wings added. And this second flying sword is even more extraordinary, containing spiritual energy and an array, it is a two-grade artifact that only a pre-heavenly cultivator can use!

  The noble sword against the enemy is a sharp weapon that can kill people thousands of miles away!

  Anything like this is a top-grade item in the martial arts world, and even if it's placed at the Xiantian boundary, it's still a hot commodity. I didn't expect Biquan to bring out something like this for auction!

  Could it be that this Bì Zhuāng, a power I've never heard of before, is also just like Táo Rán Jū, an enormous entity?!

  As Chen Honghong said, the level of alchemy and pill-making in this nine-layered world is extremely backward. Second-grade artifacts are often given to many pre-heavenly masters who have completed certain tasks and received rewards from their sects. For most scattered cultivators without any backing power, it's even more difficult to obtain them!

  Even if it's just an ordinary flying sword in a treasure trove of magical weapons, there is no exception!

  Hu Dong's eyes widened as he stared at the flying sword, a second-grade artifact. If he could break through to the Xiantian realm, it would have an enormous impact, and his strength would be at least two or three levels higher than that of a same-stage martial artist!

  But thinking of the identities of the two people behind him, he hastily retracted his thoughts and said: "Miss and Sword Old Master's moves are indeed extraordinary. These two flying swords can make any auction house famous if put up for sale."

  "So we chose Tao Ran Ju, adding flowers to the brocade." Lin Yue'er smiled and said: "These two little things, if there's still something that catches Hu Guan Shi's eye, you can take one too."

  "No, no, no..." Hu Dong muttered to himself in his heart, but he quickly waved his hand, although he also yearned to own that second-grade artifact. But now that he had already accepted the invitation of a senior from Bi Zhuang and received four Tiger Tendon Pills, how could he still have the face to accept this extremely valuable thing?

  Then again, with a peerless expert like Chu Hao around, he didn't dare to accept it anymore!

  "Hehe, it seems that Hu Guanshi doesn't like these two small things. Let's give them to Hu Guanshi another day when we come back." Lin Yue'er smiled and said to Chu Hao: "Sword Elder, aren't there still two bottles of elixir? Take them out together."

  Chu Hao felt extremely depressed in his heart, but at this moment he couldn't erupt and could only swallow down this extremely disgusting name. He walked out with a cold and stern breath. From the sleeve, he took out two bottles of Dan medicine and threw them towards Hu Dong.

  Hudong hastily took over, only to hear Lin Yue'er say: "One bottle is 'Guti Dan', and the other is Hongyan Dan. Three days later, at the auction, please take care of it for me, Hudong."

  Hu Dong opened the bottle and sniffed it, then nodded hastily: "It's definitely, definitely."